Page 1: User Manual
User Manual High Deﬁnition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register HMX-S10BN/HMX-S15BN/HMX-S16BN...
Page 2: Before Reading This User Manual
Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. PRECAUTIONS • When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding. • Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, ﬁre, or any other source of excessive heat.
Page 3: Important Information On Use
32GB, and a 64GB built-in storage media (SSD) respectively with a built-in WIFI module but also use memory cards. • The HMX-S10 models do not have built-in storage media (SSD) and use memory cards. Although some features of HMX-S10 models are different, they operate in the same way.
Page 4 , the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • DLNA and DLNA logo are trademarks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. • AllShare ™ is a Samsung’s trademark. ® ” are not ® are either , and...
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.
Page 6 16. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register.
Page 7 When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER. c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions.
Page 8 MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864) CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA “...
Page 9: Safety Information
60 (140 ) may result in ﬁre. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion. No oil! Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power-cord, as this could damage the power-cord.
Page 10 There is a risk of electric shock. If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound, or smell or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury.
Page 11 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 in direct sunlight or near heating equipment. The heat may cause a malfunction or injury.
Page 12 Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or a large motor. Noise from these sources can distort the video or audio you are recording. Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER GETTING STARTED BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER FIRST TIME SETTINGS GETTING READY TO START RECORDING BASIC RECORDING What’s included with your camcorder Location of controls Using the remote control Identifying the screen displays...
Page 14 contents BASIC PLAYBACK USING THE MENU ITEMS ADVANCED RECORDING ADVANCED PLAYBACK Using the ﬂash Using the manual dial Changing the playback mode Playing back videos Viewing photos Handling menus and quick menus Menu items Quick menu items iSCENE Resolution Slow Motion White Balance Aperture Shutter...
Page 15 SYSTEM SETTING 100 Beep Sound 100 Shutter Sound 101 Auto Power Off 102 Quick On STBY 103 Manual Dial 103 REC Lamp 104 Default Set 104 Language 105 Demo EDITING VIDEO CLIPS 106 Deleting a section of a video (partial delete) 107 Dividing a video 108 Combining videos FILE MANAGEMENT...
Page 16 128 What you can do with a windows computer 129 Using the intelli-studio program 133 Using as a removable storage device 135 Warning indicators and messages 141 Symptoms and solutions 150 Maintenance 151 Using your camcorder abroad INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 152 Speciﬁcations devices...
Page 17: 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 are convenient to email and share with your friends and family.
Page 18: Recording Photos
Recording start/stop button. Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screen. When you close the LCD screen during standby, your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY mode (power saving mode). You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen.
Page 19 STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on your Windows computer. Using the Intelli-studio program built into your camcorder, you can import videos/photos into your computer, and edit or share the videos/photos with your friends and family.
Page 20 Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable. • The new ﬁle saving window appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, the uploading procedure will start.
Page 21: Getting To Know The Camcorder
Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with 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 22: Location Of Controls
LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front/Left Remote control sensor Recording indicator Built-in ﬂash Lens Manual button/dial ZOOM MICROPHONE SYSTEM Flash ( ) button Anti-shake (OIS) ( Display ( ) button SMART / VIEW button AUTO During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens.
Page 23 Rear/Right/Top/Bottom Memory card cover Memory card slot MODE button / Mode indicator : Video mode : Photo mode Zoom (W/T) lever PHOTO button Built-in speaker Internal microphone Recording start/stop button Charging (CHG) indicator Jack cover ( DC IN jack External microphone (MIC) jack Battery release switch Tripod receptacle Grip belt hook...
Page 24: Using The Remote Control
• The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the camcorder. • You can use the remote control conveniently when recording yourself with the camcorder ﬁxed on a tripod (not supplied). • When using the remote control, point it to the receiver of the camcorder.
Page 25 The button battery has a expected lifetime of 5 to 6 months, depending on how much you use the remote control. • You can purchase a replacement CR2025 type button battery at your local Samsung dealer. • Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools. This will cause a short circuit.
Page 26: Identifying The Screen Displays
) mode by pressing the MODE button. Center of the LCD screen Indicator Right of the LCD screen Meaning Indicator shutter* are not retained when the camcorder is turned off. page 27 Meaning Operating status (standby / recording) / Self Timer* Time counter (video recording time)
Page 27: Photo Record Mode
The total number of photos the camcorder can record is based on available space in the storage media. • The number of photos the camcorder can record may remain the same if the available space in the storage media rarely changes after recording. •...
Page 28: Video Play Mode
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 ( Video play mode The On-Screen Display icons and controls, such as the play control, volume, and return tab appear brieﬂy.
Page 29: Photo Play Mode
PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the Photo play mode only. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Photo play ( Photo play mode The On-Screen Display icons and controls, such as the play control, volume, and return tab appear brieﬂy.
Page 30: Getting Started
• Samsung is not responsible for problems that are caused by using unapproved batteries. If you use batteries from other manufacturers, there is a danger of overheating, ﬁre, or explosion. •...
Page 31: Charging The Battery
USB. • The camcorder does not operate with USB power only. Use the power adaptor or battery to operate the camcorder. • When charging using the USB jack, charging time may depend on the type of USB host (PC).
Page 32: Checking The Battery State
getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state. Charging (CHG) indicator The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state. Charging state capacity is below 5% LED color...
Page 33 ‘HD’ stands for high deﬁnition image quality and ‘SD’ stands for standard image quality. • The time is only for reference. Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions.
Page 34 - Keep the battery out of reach of children. - If the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery and use it up on your camcorder once per 6 months to maintain proper function.
Page 35: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder
When you use your camcorder for the ﬁrst time or reset it, the time zone screen appears at start-up. Select your geographical location and set the date and time. If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder. Power ( ) button ) button.
Page 36: Switching To The Power Saving Mode
Sleep Mode in the play mode (includes the thumbnail index view) • The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed, and then, if idle for more than 20 minutes, the camcorder turns off. However, if “Auto Power Off: 5 Min” is set, the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes.
Page 37: Setting The Operation Modes
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button: Video mode ( mode ( • Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights turn on. •...
Page 38: Using The Touch Panel
The camcorder does not recognize touches if you touch more than two points on the screen at the same time. Touch one point at a time. • If you use a tool, such as a pen or pencil, the camcorder may not recognize the touch properly. Drag Drag the touch screen to left or right to select...
Page 39: First Time Settings
• If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 weeks and you have not connected the AC power or the battery to it, the built-in battery fully discharges. If this occurs, charge the built-in battery by connecting the camcorder to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours.
Page 40: Selecting The Languages
• “Language” options may be changed without prior notice. • The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or AC power. • The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected.
Page 41: Getting Ready To Start Recording
The storage media and its data may be damaged. • Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder. The memory card and its data may be damaged. SSD based on ﬂash memory has been adopted as internal memory for the camcorder.
Page 42: Inserting / Ejecting A Memory Card (Not Supplied)
Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out. Your camcorder supports only SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. A card’s compatibility with the camcorder may vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of memory card.
Page 43: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card (Not Supplied)
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards • This camcorder can be used with SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. We recommend you use an SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card. SD cards up to 2GB are supported by this camcorder.
Page 44 Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children, who might swallow it. • Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. • We recommend using a memory card case to prevent data loss from motion or static electricity.
Page 45: Recordable Time And Capacity
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the camcorder can take, by memory size and resolution. Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos or taking photos.
Page 46: Attaching The Grip Belt
ATTACHING THE GRIP BELT Adjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb. If you make the grip belt too tight and use excessive force to insert your hand, the grip belt hook of the camcorder may be damaged.
Page 47: Basic Camcorder Positioning
BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder from shaking. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 1. Hold the camcorder with your both hands.
Page 48: Basic Recording
Two recording start/stop buttons to suit your preference! This camcorder features two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder, the other is on the LCD screen. Select the one that works best for you. Using the external microphone (not supplied)
Page 49 If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited. • Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error. •...
Page 50: Capturing Photos During Video Recording
You cannot capture photos under the following condition: - During a time lapse recording. - During slow motion recording. The ﬂash is not available while the camcorder is capturing photos in video record mode. • • The resolution of the captured photos depends on the resolution of the video as follows:...
Page 51: Recording Photos
• If focusing is difﬁcult, use the manual focus or the Magic Touch function. • Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data. • Adjust the brightness of the LCD screen using menu items. Adjusting the brightness does not affect the recorded image.
Page 52: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Smart Auto)
When the camcorder fails to recognize the recording situations, it records in the basic setting ( • The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on shooting conditions, such as camcorder shake, lighting, and distance to the subject. •...
Page 53: Capturing Photos While Playing Back Videos
CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can capture photos during video playback. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ) mode. page 49 1. Recorded videos appear in a thumbnail index view. •...
Page 54 0.4 inches) for wide angle and about 50cm (about 19.7 inches) for telephoto. If you want to shoot the object close to the lens at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function. • When using the zoom function while holding the camcorder in your hand, use Anti-shake (OIS) for stable recording. page 45 •...
Page 55: Setting The Anti-Shake (Ois: Optical Image Stabilizer)
• When turned on, the Smart Auto mode automatically sets Anti-shake (OIS) to On. • Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti-shake is set to On. Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands. • When this function is set to On, the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different.
Page 56 basic recording USING BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION MODE When a subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for the lighting so that the subject is not too dark. Press the Back light ( between On and Off. Back lighting causes the the subject to be darker than the background It typically occurs when: •...
Page 57: Using The Flash
Do not use a ﬂash too close to the eyes of a person. • Select a ﬂash mode and press the PHOTO button. The camcorder performs a pre-ﬂash to make sure the recording conditions (distance from objects and amount of light) are acceptable. Do not move until the second ﬂash occurs.
Page 58: Using The Manual Dial
For example: The Aperture function can not be used if you set the shutter to Manual in the menu. However, if you assign the aperture function to the Manual Dial, the camcorder sets the shutter to Auto automatically and you can use the Manual Dial to set the aperture.
Page 59: Basic Playback
Recorded images are displayed in the thumbnail display and the most recently recorded ﬁle is highlighted. • The camcorder will display the video or photo thumbnails, depending on which you recorded last. • You can choose the thumbnail view display options by touching the HD ( tab on the LCD screen.
Page 60: Playing Back Videos
basic playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail index view, ﬁnd your desired video quickly, and playback directly. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) • Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.
Page 61 At that moment, the video goes back and starts from the beginning. To adjust the volume during video playback You can hear the sound through the built-in speaker of the camcorder while the video is playing back on the LCD screen.
Page 62: Various Playback Operations
basic playback Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop • Playback and pause alternates when you touch the Play ( Pause ( ) tab during playback. • Touch the Return ( thumbnail. Search playback During playback, each touch of the Reverse search ( search ( ) tab increases the play speed: •...
Page 63: Viewing Photos
• Your camcorder may not playback the following photo ﬁles normally: - A photo with a ﬁle format not supported on this camcorder (One that does not conform to DCF standards). • Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo.
Page 64: Viewing A Slide Show
basic playback Viewing a slide show You can view a photo slide show with background music. Touch the Slide Show ( ) tab during photo playback. • The ( ) indicator is displayed. The slide show starts from the current selected photo. •...
Page 65: Using The Menu Items
The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the Menu ) tab and the Quick menu ( examples as guides. PRECHECK! • Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. • Select the record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 66 using the menu items Using the Quick menu ( Quick menu enables you to quickly access your favorite functions. You can easily select the desired menu with one-touch. 1. Touch the Quick menu tab on the LCD screen to see the available menu options.
Page 67: Menu Items
MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in the menus vary depending on the operating mode. • For item operation details, go to the page number listed under Page in the table. Video/photo record menu items Operation mode Video Items iSCENE Resolution Slow Motion White Balance Aperture...
Page 68 using the menu items Video/photo playback menu items Operation mode Thumbnail Items Play Option Background Music Highlight Story-Board Print Delete Protect Copy * Partial Delete Edit Divide Combine ** Slide Show Start Slide Show Music Slide Show Interval Slide Show Effect File Info ** •...
Page 69 Connectivity setting menu items Items Remote PC Software USB Connect TV Connect Guide Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Other setting menu items Items Storage Type * Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Quick On STBY Manual Dial...
Page 70: Quick Menu Items
using the menu items QUICK MENU ITEMS • Quick menu is available only in the video and photo record mode. • Available menu items may depend on the operation mode you selected. • For item operation details, go to the page number listed under Page in the table. Video/photo recording menu items Items iSCENE...
Page 71: Advanced Recording
Using the iScene function, you can select a setting that matches the scene you are shooting (Sports, Portrait, etc.). Based on your selection, the camcorder sets the appropriate shutter speed and aperture automatically for optimal recording. PRECHECK! Select the record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 72: Resolution
[VGA]640x480 ( ): Records in the VGA 640x480 format. • “60i” indicates the camcorder will record in interlaced scan mode at 60 ﬁelds per second. • “30/60p” indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 30/60 frames per second.
Page 73: Slow Motion
- 300 Frame/Sec: 5 minutes - 600 Frame/Sec: 10 minutes • The camcorder does not record sound while recording in slow motion. • The image quality of slow motion video may be lower than normal speed video. page 27 “Slow Motion”...
Page 74: White Balance
advanced recording White Balance The color of your image depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your image to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance. PRECHECK! Select the record ( 1.
Page 75: To Set The White Balance Manually
• Reset the white balance if light conditions change. ISO sensitivity function sets the light sensitivity of the camcorder’s image sensor. A higher ISO setting increases light sensitivity and allows the camcorder to select a higher shutter speed, thus reducing image-shake when recording without ﬂash under dim conditions.
Page 76: Aperture
Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can also manually adjust the Aperture to your preference. PRECHECK! Select the record ( 1.
Page 77: Shutter
Shutter The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the scene's brightness. User high shutter speeds to record fast moving objects and low shutter speeds to record slow or stationary objects or objects in dimmer light. PRECHECK! Select the record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 78 advanced recording Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better videos and photos. PRECHECK! Select the record ( 1.
Page 79: Super C.nite
Super C.Nite The camcorder adjusts the shutter speed to get bright images without losing color when recording a slowly moving subject or in a dark place. PRECHECK! Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab submenu item.
Page 80: Focus
Magic Touch performs the same function for photos. Focusing manually during recording This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to inﬁnity. However, it may not always obtain the correct focus, depending on the recording conditions. If the camcorder does not focus correctly, use the manual focus mode.
Page 81: Face Detection
When you specify “Focus: Manual or Touch Point,” “Face Detection” is set to “Off” automatically. Face Detection Your camcorder detects a subject’s face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image quality to the optimal settings. Record faces more vividly. PRECHECK! Select the record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 82: Magic Touch
advanced recording Magic Touch Simply touch the area on the LCD screen that you want to focus on when taking a photo. You can capture clearer photos as the Magic Touch function optimizes the focus and white balance for the point you touch. PRECHECK! Select the Photo record ( 1.
Page 83: Metering
Metering The metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder measures the quantity of light. The brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select. PRECHECK! Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 84: Digital Effect
advanced recording Digital Effect Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look. PRECHECK! Select the record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. 1. Touch the Menu ( submenu item. • You can move to the desired item by touching the 2.
Page 85: Fader
Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. PRECHECK! Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. 1.
Page 86: Tele Macro
advanced recording Tele Macro Using the Tele Macro function, you can get close up images which are created by focusing on a small portion of a large object at a wide angle. It is useful to get close up images of ﬂowers or insects etc.
Page 87: Cont. Shot
Cont. Shot This function allows you to capture photos rapidly, in succession to give you more photo-taking opportunities when recording moving subjects. PRECHECK! Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab submenu item.
Page 88: Zoom Mic
Zoom Mic adjusts the audio setting in conjunction with the optical zoom setting so that the audio zooms in on the subject as the camcorder zooms in optically. For example, when you zoom in on a bird, the Zoom Mic function automatically zooms the sound in so that you can record the bird’s chirpings.
Page 89: Voice Reduction
Voice Reduction When you are recording a scene, you are usually close to the internal microphone. As a result, your voice on the video may be too loud. You can reduce the loudness of your voice and reduce the loudness of other noise occurring near the internal microphone by using the Voice Reduction function.
Page 90: Digital Zoom
advanced recording Digital Zoom The images optically magniﬁed by the lens can be electronically magniﬁed up to a maximum 180 times. PRECHECK! Select the Video record ( 1. Touch the Menu ( submenu item. 2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( Submenu items •...
Page 91: Time Lapse Rec
Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame. The Time Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming ﬂowers and similar subjects.
Page 92 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video to be saved by your camcorder is one second, the interval deﬁnes how long the time lapse recording should be. For example, if you set the interval to “30 Sec,” time lapse recording should be set to at least 30 minutes to record a minimum video length of 2 seconds (60 images).
Page 93: Advanced Playback
advanced playback Play Option You can set a speciﬁc playback style according to your preference. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( mode. page 49 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab submenu item.
Page 94: Highlight
advanced playback Highlight The Highlight function plays a portion of each recorded video at random. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( 1. Touch the Menu ( submenu item. 2. To exit the menu, touch the ( Submenu items •...
Page 95: View
VIEW This function provides a preview of a storyboard to be printed, giving you a digest of a recorded video so you don’t need to review the entire video. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( ) mode.
Page 96: Story-Board Print
advanced playback Story-Board Print Using Storyboard Printing, you can make a digest image of a video that summarizes its story. This function captures 16 still images at regular intervals from the video and makes one still image of 16 splits so that you can save it into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to understand the whole narrative of the video.
Page 97: Slide Show Music
Slide Show Music You can watch a video while listening to background music stored in the internal memory or in a memory card. Set the background music to your preference. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Photo play ( 1.
Page 98: Slide Show Effect
advanced playback Slide Show Effect You can enjoy your slide show with various transition effects. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Photo play ( 1. Touch the Menu ( desired submenu item. 2.
Page 99: System Setting
LCD Brightness This camcorder’s LCD brightness is optimized at the factory. However, you can adjust the LCD brightness according to the ambient environment. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab Brightness.” 2. Drag the control bar to left or right to adjust the setting values.
Page 100: Guideline
Guideline Guideline displays straight line patterns on the LCD screen that can help you set the image composition when recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. 1. Touch the Menu ( 2. Touch the desired submenu item.
Page 101: Tv Type
16:9: Select when connecting to a wide screen TV (16:9). • 4:3: Select when connecting to a standard, analog TV (4:3). When you connect the camcorder to a TV using an HDMI cable, the camcorder disables this function and sets the TV output type automatically. TV Display When your camcorder is connected to a TV, you can select whether the camcorder’s On...
Page 102: Hdmi Tv Out
After 2 minutes < In the STBY mode> • When the “Auto LCD Off” function is enabled, you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal. • Auto LCD Off is disabled in the following cases: - When the camcorder has a cable connection.
Page 103: Remote
If you set PC Software to On, you can use the built-in video and photo management software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your PC. With this software, you can download stored video and photo images from the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk and edit the video and photo ﬁles right on your PC’s screen.
Page 104: Usb Connect
Before connecting a USB cable, check whether the current USB mode is appropriate for the function you want to use. TV Connect Guide You can view the TV Connect Guide for instructions before you connect the camcorder to your TV set. 1. Touch the Menu ( “TV Connect Guide.”...
Page 105: Anynet+ (Hdmi-Cec)
TV automatically turns on. If you do not want to use the Anynet+ function, set the “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)” to “Off.” • For details on the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function, refer to the user manual of the Samsung Anynet+ supported TV. Connectivity setting (...
Page 106: Storage Type (Hmx-S15/S16 Only)
This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media, such as used and available memory space, etc. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card in the camcorder before viewing the storage information. 1. Touch the Menu ( 2. Touch the desired submenu item. (HMX-S15/S16 only) •...
Page 107: Format
If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it again. • Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device. Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder. • A memory card with the protection tab set to lock cannot be formatted.
Page 108: Time Zone
Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling. 1. Touch the Menu ( “Visit” 2 Select the time zone by touching the ( LCD screen, then touch the ( 3.
Page 109: Date Type
Date Type You can set the date display to one of four types. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( Submenu items • 2010/01/01 : The date is displayed in year/month (two-digit)/date order.
Page 110: Beep Sound
Beep Sound is canceled in the following cases: - During recording and playing - When the camcorder has a cable connection. (Audio/Video cable, Mini HDMI cable, etc.) Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound that plays when you press the PHOTO button on or off.
Page 111: Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without performing an operation. This function prevents unnecessary power consumption. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab 2. Touch the desired submenu item.
Page 112: Quick On Stby
When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use the Quick On STBY function. In standby mode, closing the LCD screen starts the Quick On STBY mode to reduce energy consumption. Once you are ready to record again, this function lets the camcorder come on quickly from the power saving mode.
Page 113: Manual Dial
• Off: The recording lamp does not light up durng recording. • On: The recording lamp on the front of the camcorder lights up while you are recording, indicating that the camcorder is recording a video or photo. Other setting ( “Manual Dial”...
Page 114: Default Set
3. Set the date and time again. • Do not turn off the power while using this function. • Initializing the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images. Language You can select the language the camcorder uses to display the menu and messages.
Page 115: Demo
- If any button is operated (Recording start/stop, Display ( etc.) However, the camcorder will enter the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in STBY mode if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. If you don’t want the Demo function to start, set “Demo”...
Page 116: Editing Video Clips
) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( 1. Touch the Menu ( 2. Touch the video you want to edit. • The camcorder displays the video in paused mode. 3. Select the start point to delete using the playback control tabs, then touch the ( •...
Page 117: Dividing A Video
1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab 2. Touch the desired video to edit. • The camcorder displays the video in paused mode. 3. Find the point of division by touching the playback control tabs. • Playback control tabs: •...
Page 118: Combining Videos
“Resolution: 1080/60i(XF)” and “Resolution: 720/60p” cannot be combined. - If the ﬁle size of the combined videos exceeds 1.8 GB. - If a video’s ﬁle format is not supported by the camcorder. - When playing a video ﬁle. page 32...
Page 119: File Management
ﬁle management PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos can not be deleted unless you cancel the protection or format the storage medium. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. page 32 •...
Page 120: Deleting Files
See Submenu items below for additional details 3. Touch “Yes.” • If you selected All Files, the camcorder deletes all the ﬁles in storage media, except for those that are protected. • If you selected “Select Files”, the camcorder deletes the ﬁles you selected.
Page 121: Copying Files (Hmx-S15/S16 Only)
ﬁles you want to copy, touch the OK tab. Go to Step 3. • See Submenu items below for additional details. 3. Touch “Yes.” • If you selected All Files, the camcorder copies all the ﬁles in storage media. Submenu items • Select Files: Copy individual images.
Page 122: Auto Connecting To A Network
To reload the AP device list, touch the Refresh ( 2. In the list that appears, touch the desired AP. • The camcorder connects to the network if you are using an unsecured AP (an AP without a Security Key or Pass Phrase). •...
Page 123 When the distance from AP is large, the network connection takes longer and video stuttering may occur. • If there is an electric device using the same frequency range as the network near the camcorder, you may experience wireless interference. •...
Page 124: Manual Network Connection
• DNS Server: Provide the DNS address. 3. When done, touch the ( • The camcorder connects to the network via the selected AP. • For more information about the network settings, contact the network administrator or the service provider.
Page 125: Device Information
DEVICE INFORMATION Enter your device name so that your camcorder can be found easily by other devices. PRECHECK! Select the record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. 1. Touch the Network ( ) “Settings” Touch the device name ﬁeld.
Page 126: Playing Videos/Photos On The Tv Screen
TKIP, 802.11g is the default setting so you cannot play HD quality videos on TV. • You can watch photos and videos up to 1000 ﬁ les through TV. The more ﬁ les you watch, the slower the camcorder operates. We recommend storing the ﬁ les below 1000.
Page 127: Sharing The Videos/Photos
The effective network connection range between the camcorder and the TV may differ depending on the AP. • If the camcorder is turned off abnormally (ex: network disconnection) while you are playing a video or photo on the TV, the TV considers itself still connected to the camcorder •...
Page 128: Saving The Videos/Photos To A Pc
AP. • This function is available only after you have installed Samsung Kies on your PC. Samsung Kies is a program that lets you transfer ﬁles wirelessly from your camcorder to your PC. For more details, visit the website www.samsung.com.
Page 129: Transferring Videos And Photos Between Other Devices
TRANSFERRING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS BETWEEN OTHER DEVICES You can send or receive video or photo ﬁles between your camcorder and other devices. PRECHECK! Select the record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. To transfer your videos/photos to another camcorder 1.
Page 130 • The device-to-device transfer uses wireless ad-hoc communication. • If your camcorder was used as a receiver, you must cancel the connection before you can use it as a sender. To cancel the connection, touch the Return tab. • The network connection range between the camcorders may differ depending on the wireless ad- hoc network conditions.
Page 131: Connecting To A Tv
1. Connect the camcorder to a TV with a Mini HDMI cable. • Turn on the camcorder, and then connect a Mini HDMI cable. If you do not turn on the camcorder ﬁrst, the camcorder may fail to recognize the connected TV.
Page 132 The Anynet+ function lets you control all devices that support the Anynet + function with the same remote. You can use the Anynet + function on the camcorder if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet+ supported TV. For more information, refer to the Anynet+ supported TV’s user manual.
Page 133: Connecting To A Regular Tv
Video input may appear green depending on the TV. If this occurs, connect the yellow plug of the Audio/ Video cable to the green jack of the TV. • When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one kind of cable, the camcorder outputs video signals in the following order of priority: - HDMI Audio/Video (composite) output •...
Page 134: Viewing On A Tv Screen
Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may include noise. • If “TV Display” is set “Off,” the TV screen does not display the camcorder’s OSD (On Screen Display) menus. Appearance on Wide (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV...
Page 135: Dubbing Videos
Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analog data transfer. (composite connection) Use the supplied Audio/Video cable. • Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder. Camcorder 1. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with the Audio/Video cable.
Page 136: Printing Photos
• The number of copies is set. • If the camcorder is connected to a printer when “USB Connect” is set to “Mass Storage,” the message “Fail USB Connecting Change ‘USB Connect’” appears. Set the “USB Connect” to the “PictBridge” then connect the USB cable again.
Page 137: To Set The Date/Time Imprint
Canon, Fuji, HP, Olympus, Seiko Epson, and Sony. • Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder during PictBridge printing. If the camcorder shuts off during printing, it might damage data on the storage media.
Page 138: What You Can Do With A Windows Computer
Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder.
Page 139: Using The Intelli-Studio Program
Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when transferring ﬁ les to your computer. • When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction. • If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring, the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged.
Page 140 Smart Album: Arrange multiple videos and photos by various classiﬁcations. Intelli-studio is a program commonly used in Samsung camcorders or digital cameras. Some functions may not work depending on the product you purchased. Global Map: Displays the locations where photos and videos were shot on a map.
Page 141 Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1. Run the Intelli-studio program. 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings. • Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, depending on the folder you selected.
Page 142 using with a Windows computer Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1. Select the videos or photos you want to share. 2.
Page 143: Using As A Removable Storage Device
USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can copy video or photo ﬁles recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by connecting the camcorder and computer with a USB cable. Viewing the contents of storage media 1. Set “USB Connect” to “Mass Storage.”...
Page 144 “.JPG.” • Refer to page 62 for the photo resolution. The name of a video ﬁle recorded by the camcorder should not be modiﬁed. For proper playback, the camcorder requires that ﬁles have their original folder and ﬁle names.
Page 145: 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 Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action.
Page 146 Format the memory card using this camcorder. • Files cannot be played as the memory card format is not supported by the camcorder. Use the memory card after formatting or the new one for recording with a camcorder. • Change the memory card with the one recommended.
Page 147 Remember to back up important ﬁles before formatting. • Set “Remote” function to “On.” Action • Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important ﬁles to a PC or another storage device. • Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important ﬁles to a PC or another...
Page 148: Editing Videos
troubleshooting Editing videos Message Cannot select different resolution Not enough free space in Internal Memory. Not enough free space in Card. Select 2 ﬁles for combine. Total ﬁle size is over than 1.8GB. Cannot edit less than 6sec ﬁle. Icon Informs that ...
Page 149 Put a new ink cartridge into the printer. Check the paper in the printer. If there is no paper, insert paper. Your camcorder does not support this ﬁle format. Try another ﬁle recorded on your camcorder. Turn the printer’s power off and on.
Page 150 • Check whether an AP is available near you. • If an available AP does exist and the problem persists, contact Samsung Service Center. • Check if recipient’s device is turned on. • Check if network connection works properly and try again.
Page 151: Symptoms And Solutions
SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn on. The power turns off automatically. Power cannot be turned off. The battery is quickly discharged.
Page 152 If this occurs, format the storage media again. • If you use a memory card with low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops recording videos and a corresponding message appears on the LCD screen. •...
Page 153 Beep sound is temporally off while recording videos. • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press the Recording start/stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error.
Page 154 The image appears too bright, ﬂickers, or changes color. Image’s color balance is not natural. A subject passing quickly through the frame appears distorted Playback on your camcorder Symptom Playback (play/pause) function does not work. Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size.
Page 155 You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video cable. Your PictBridge printer cannot print photos from your camcorder. Explanation/Solution • Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack. •...
Page 156 Shut down all other applications currently running on the computer. • If you play a video on your camcorder when it is connectd to a computer, the video may not play smoothly on the computer, depending on the transfer speed. Please copy the ﬁle to your PC, and then play it back.
Page 157 - “iSCENE,” “Shutter,” “Digital Effect,” “Tele Macro,” etc. • In the Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate camcorder settings based on a detected type of scene. Most settings are automatically adjusted in Smart Auto mode. To set or adjust functions manually, you must release the Smart Auto mode ﬁrst.
Page 158 troubleshooting Using Kies (HMX-S15/S16 only) Environment conﬁguration for use of Kies 1. When setting Kies’ Allshare for the ﬁrst time, you should set a name which other devices can recognize Kies. Enter the name you want to use when identifying the share lists.
Page 159 5. In the slideshow or background music, you can select an external sound source to listen to. • If you change the names for folder and sound source, your camcorder cannot identify the sound source. • Using the provided sound sources, you cannot repurpose, delegate, rent, release for music albums, and sell them.
Page 160: Maintenance
The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder, and on the reﬂection lens. If there is dew on or in your camcorder, it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power on.
Page 161: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources The AC adaptor provided lets you power, recharge, and use your camcorder in any country/ region that has AC power in the 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. You may need a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets.
Page 162: Speciﬁcations
speciﬁcations Model name HMX-S10BN/HMX-S15BN/HMX-S16BN Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens System Focal length Filter diameter Wireless networking protocol Size/dot number LCD screen LCD screen method Touch panel type Composite output HDMI output Connectors Audio output USB output External microphone Power source...
Page 163 FCC ID : A3LHMX-S16BN This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 164 SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Labor...
Page 165 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 we do not use the...

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System Setting

Editing Video Clips

File Management

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Printing Photos

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