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
If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion. Replace only If you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adapter. Warning! Caution with the same battery or an equivalent type.
Page 3: Important Information On Use
Illustrations of model HMX-S10 are used in this user manual. • The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen. • Designs and speciﬁcations of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.
Page 4 Make a backup of important recorded data. Protect your important recorded data by copying the ﬁles to a PC. We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
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. Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Page 6 The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
Page 7 23. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Page 8 NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 9: Safety Information
The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or...
Page 10 Keep the camcorder away from water when used near the beach or pool or when it rains. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock. Keep the power-cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms.
Page 11 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 in direct sunlight or near heating equipment.
Page 12 ﬁre, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation. Only use the adaptor plug in a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Switching to the power saving mode Setting the operation modes Using the display( Using the touch panel Setting the time zone and date/time for the ﬁrst time Selecting the languages Selecting the storage media (HMX-S15/S16 only) Inserting / ejecting a memory card (not supplied)
Page 14 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 Super C.Nite...
Page 15 103 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 109 Protection from accidental erasure 110 Deleting ﬁles 111 Copying ﬁles (HMX-S15/S16 only)
Page 16 WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION (HMX-S15/S16 ONLY) USING THE WIRELESS NETWORK (HMX-S15/S16 ONLY) CONNECTING TO A TV PRINTING PHOTOS USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL 112 Auto connecting to a network 114 Manual network connection 115 Device information 11 Playing videos/photos on the TV screen 117 Sharing the videos/photos 118 Setting up the optimal network configuration for...
Page 17: Quick Start Guide
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. You can also take photos with your camcorder. STEP1: Get ready 1.
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 Viewing on a high deﬁnition TV You can enjoy HD (high deﬁnition) videos. You can also play back videos on a SD (standard deﬁnition) image quality TV. STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on your Windows computer.
Page 20 Folders directory on your PC Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/ FaceBook Share your contents with the world by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with one click. Click “Share ( )” The Intelli-studio runs automatically when you connect the camcorder to a Windows computer if you have set “PC Software: On”.
Page 21: Getting To Know The Camcorder
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Model name HMX-S10BN HMX-S15BN HMX-S16BN • Although some features of the models are different, they operate in the same way.
Page 22: Location Of Controls
) button Anti-shake (OIS) ( Display ( ) button SMART / VIEW button AUTO During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens. Backlight ( AV jack (Composite) HDMI jack USB jack Jack cover ( Power (...
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...
Page 24: Using The Remote Control
Remove the insulation sheet before using the remote control as shown in the illustration. The remote control may malfunction or not work when two buttons are pressed at the same time. • The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the camcorder.
Page 25 ﬁrmly until you hear a locking sound. 3. Place the battery holder back in the remote control. Match its ( ) mark with the ( ) mark on the remote control, and then turn the battery holder clockwise to lock it.
Page 26: Identifying The Screen Displays
IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the Video record mode only.
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
) 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. They reappear when you touch anywhere on the screen.
Page 29: Photo Play Mode
) 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. They reappear when you touch anywhere on the screen.
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
(CHG) indicator turns green. • Please make sure that there are no foreign substances on plug and in the socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder. • Charging the battery at low temperature may take longer or the battery may fail to fully charge (green indicator will not turn on).
Page 32: Checking The Battery State
Charging state capacity is below 5% LED color Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. Battery level indicator The device will soon turn off. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Page 33 Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Keep the camcorder turned off while not operating it. • Store the battery separately when ﬁnished charging or when not using it for a long time. This will help extend the life of the battery. •...
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
• Warning indicators and messages may appear, depending on the recording conditions. • The Display ( ) button does not work in the thumbnail, menu, and network screens. ) ↕ Photo Play tab To record and play videos. To record and play photos.
Page 38: Using The Touch Panel
Do not place a protective ﬁlm on the LCD screen. • If you leave a ﬁlm attached for a long while, strong adhesion between the ﬁlm and the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch panel.
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
Do not remove the power (battery or AC power adaptor) when accessing storage media to record, playback, format, delete, etc. 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. •...
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)
• Compatible memory card capacity: SD 1GB ~ 2GB, SDHC 4GB ~ 32GB • Use compatible memory card brands. Others are not guaranteed to work. A list of compatible brands is below: - SDHC/SD cards: Panasonic, SanDisk, TOSHIBA • For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds (above SDHC Class 6 card).
Page 44 We recommend using a memory card case to prevent data loss from motion or static electricity. • After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and is not a malfunction. The camcorder supports SD and...
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
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
Zoom MIC and Voice Reduction functions are automatically turned off. • The sensitivity level may differ depending on the microphone. Use the MIC Level menu to ﬁnd the appropriate recording sound level. Otherwise, loud sounds may produce distortion. page 32 page 31 ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 49 For approximate recording time, see page 35. • Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone above the top of the lens. Make sure that the microphone is not blocked. Also, when using a zoom microphone, be careful not to cover the internal zoom microphone on the left of the camcorder.
Page 50: Capturing Photos During Video Recording
CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING You can capture photos at the video STBY mode or during video recording with the touch of a button. It is convenient to record a video and photo at the same time without switching modes.
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 recording more than one scene at the same time, Smart Auto prioritizes scenes in the following order: a) If White and Portrait can be applied at the same time, then Portrait is selected and the corresponding icon appears. b) If White and Backlight can be applied at the same time, then Backlight is selected and the corresponding icon appears.
Page 53: Capturing Photos While Playing Back Videos
) tab to view the thumbnail index. • Touch the Photo ( ) tab to view the recorded photos. The resolution of the captured photos depends on the resolution of the video as follows: Video resolution 1080/60i (XF), 1080/60i (SF), 1080/60i (F), 1080/30p...
Page 54: Zooming
When using the zoom function, you can decrease zoom speed by slowly moving the Zoom (W/T) lever. Moving it faster increases the zoom speed. However, you cannot adjust the zoom speed when using the Zoom (W/T) button on the LCD panel.
Page 55: Setting The Anti-Shake
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: Using Back Light Compensation Mode
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
• When you use the ﬂash in a dark place, foreign substances such as dust can be reﬂected in the light from the ﬂash, so that blur, white dots, round dots, or white circles may appear on the images.
Page 58: Using The Manual Dial
You can assign only one function at a time to the manual dial. • Even if a function would normally not be available because a second function is set to a value that would prevent it from functioning, you can still assign it to and set it with the manual dial, though not in the menu.
Page 59: Basic Playback
You can choose the thumbnail view display options by touching the HD ( tab on the LCD screen. Understanding how to change the operation modes You can easily change the operation modes by touching the LCD screen or using the buttons as shown in the following ﬁgures: To change thumbnail display type...
Page 60: Playing Back Videos
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 Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data. • It may take some time to start playback, depending on the size and quality of the selected video. • The camcorder may not play the following video ﬁles: - A video whose ﬁle format is not supported on the camcorder...
Page 62: Various Playback Operations
Touching the Forward skip( • Touching the Reverse skip( If reverse skip ( ) is touched within 3 seconds from the start of the ﬁle, the previous video is played. • Place and hold your ﬁnger on the Reverse skip ( video quickly.
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
)/down ( area you want on the magniﬁed photo. 4. To cancel, touch the Return ( Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magniﬁed. ), photos only ) tab. )/left ( )/right ( ) to select a speciﬁc magniﬁed area to view.
Page 65: Using The Menu Items
HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS 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.
Page 66 ) tab to complete the setting. • When using the Menu or Quick menu items, some menu items can not be used at the same time, or may be grayed out. For more information, see Troubleshooting on page 148. •...
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...
Page 68 File Info ** • Items marked with * are available only with HMX-S15/S16 models. • Items marked with ** are not displayed when the recording thumbnail display is set to date ( Display setting menu items Items LCD Brightness LCD Enhancer...
Page 69 Some grey colored menu options cannot be selected. • Items marked with * are available only with HMX-S15/S16 models. • The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected. Default value Mass Storage Default value Internal Memory...
Page 70: 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
“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. • The amount of video and the number of photos you can record depend on the resolution you select. page 35 •...
Page 73: Slow Motion
Slow Motion You can record a video in slow motion. It is useful to record a fast moving subject such as a bird ﬂying in the sky or golf swing, etc. so you can analyze the movement in detail. PRECHECK! Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 74: White Balance
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.
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
F1.8, F2, F2.8, F3.3, F4, F5.6, F8, F11, F16, F22 Understanding Aperture The lower the aperture value, the wider the aperture. The wider the aperture, the more light reaches the image sensor. Adjusting the aperture value controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor.
Page 77: Shutter
• The image may not seem smooth when you set a high shutter speed. • When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens. • When you specify “Shutter: Manual,” the iSCENE mode is cancelled, “Super C.Nite” is set to “Off”...
Page 78 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 SUPER surrounding conditions. Use this function to get bright images in a darker place. When you set the Super C.Nite to Super, the video resolution changes automatically as listed below: - 1080/60i, 1080/30p Automatically set to 1080/30p - 720/60p...
Page 80: Focus
The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is turned on, the Focus function will always be set to auto-focus. You can also set the Focus function to manual and focus on a subject manually.
Page 81: Face Detection
LCD screen for about 2 seconds. • The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus manually after the zoom ratio has been changed. •...
Page 82: Magic Touch
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.
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
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.
Page 86: 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
When “Cont. Shot” is set to “High Speed” the photo resolution is ﬁxed to 1920x1080. • When taking photos with the Magic Touch function, the continuous shot is not available even if “Cont. Shot” is set to On. Wind Cut Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound using the microphone.
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
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
When you specify “Digital Zoom: On,” “Face Detection” is set to “Off” automatically. Self Timer When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay of 2 or 10 seconds before recording starts. You can record or take photos of yourself. PRECHECK! Select the record ( 1.
Page 91: 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 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
Instrument: You can select the instrument of the background music. (Random, Piano, Synthesizer, Guitar, Violin, Bell & Harp, Flute, Trumpet, Drum) • While setting the background music, when the memory card has no sound sources, the genre supports Random, Ballad, Jazz, and Dance & Disco only, and the instrument is set to Random. •...
Page 94: Highlight
Plays 11 seconds of each 2 minute section at random. Over 10 min. Plays 15 seconds of each 3 minute section at random. If you run the Highlight function in the date thumbnail display, Highlight plays random portions of all the ﬁles in the selected date set. ) tab “Highlight”...
Page 95: View
• The iVIEW function may not show all 16 i-Frame thumbnails in the following case: - The recorded video is too short. To extract 16 i-Frame thumbnails from a video, its recorded time should be longer than 16 seconds. •...
Page 96: Story-Board Print
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
You can select one of them. • While setting the music shake, when the memory card has no sound sources, the genre supports Random, Ballad, Jazz, and Dance & Disco only, and the instrument is set to Random.
Page 98: Slide Show Effect
The information of the selected ﬁle appears. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( • You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode. • When thumbnails are displayed in the data ( information ( ) tab to display the ﬁle information.
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
LCD screen. • On : The OSD menus appear on the LCD screen and the TV screen. The menu screen, thumbnail display, and demo screens are shown on the TV even if you set “TV Display” to “Off.” Display setting ( “TV Type.”...
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
On: The remote control can operate the camcorder. PC Software 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...
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)
On: The Anynet+ function is enabled. • If you turn on this camcorder when it is connected to an Anynet+ supporting TV by an HDMI cable, the TV automatically turns on. If you do not want to use the Anynet+ function, set the “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)”...
Page 106: Storage Type (Hmx-S15/S16 Only)
• Card: Displays the storage information of the memory card. When you format the internal memory or memory card, a minimum of 40 MB is assigned for system storage. System storage cannot store any video or photo data. (HMX-S15/S16 only)
Page 107: Format
Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided AC power adapter, as the storage media may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting.
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
01/01/2010 : The date is displayed in date/month (two-digit)/year order. This function depends on the “Date/Time Display” setting. Time Type You can set the time display type to 12 hour or 24 hour. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab 2. Touch the desired submenu item.
Page 110: Beep Sound
Beep Sound You can turn the beep that sounds when you touch tabs and buttons on the screen on or off. 1. Touch the Menu ( 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( Submenu items •...
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
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
• EV: Exposure value function is assigned to the Manual Dial. REC Lamp You can set the REC lamp function on so that the REC lamp lights up when you are recording. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab 2. Touch the desired submenu item.
Page 114: Default Set
You can restore all menu settings to the default conditions (factory settings). 1. Touch the Menu ( • A message appears asking for your conﬁrmation. 2. Touch "Yes" if you want all the settings returned to the default. • The Time Zone screen appears after all settings return to the default.
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” to “Off”.
Page 116: Editing Video Clips
The deleted section of the original video can not be recovered. • Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. •...
Page 117: Dividing A Video
DIVIDING A VIDEO You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function changes the original ﬁle, backup the original video ﬁle before starting this function. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card.
Page 118: Combining Videos
The selected video ﬁles are combined in the chosen order and stored as one video. Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the memory card. Doing so may damage the storage media or data.
Page 119: File Management
All Off: Releases the protected images all at once. • You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode. • If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot apply this function. page 33 page 31 “Protect”...
Page 120: Deleting Files
• Deleted images cannot be recovered. • Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. • You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode.
Page 121: Copying Files (Hmx-S15/S16 Only)
The copy function does not work if the battery charge is insufﬁcient. We recommend you use the AC power supply to provide continuous power during the copying. • You cannot copy ﬁles if the number of video and photo ﬁles on the storage media you want to copy is 9999. page 32 “Copy”...
Page 122: Auto Connecting To A Network
Security Key or Pass Phrase). • If you select a WPS AP, touch the WPS PBC tab on the bottom of the LCD screen, and then press the WPS button on the AP device or router within 2 minutes, which will be activated on the screen.
Page 123 • If an AP device is named in a language other than English, it may not be displayed in the AP list or, if it is, it may appear in a corrupted format or font.
Page 124: Manual Network Connection
MANUAL NETWORK CONNECTION By typing in the IP address, you can connect to a network via an AP (access point) in the wireless network service area. PRECHECK! Select the record ( 1. Touch the Network ( ) the desired AP’s icon (...
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: Using The Wireless Network
• When playing HD quality videos on a TV, use an 802.11n AP and set it to 802.11n. Important: If you set the Data Encryption on your network to WEP or TKIP, the network defaults to 802.11g and the camcorder cannot play HD quality videos on the TV.
Page 127: Sharing The Videos/Photos
• When playing HD quality videos on a TV, use an 802.11n AP and set it to 802.11n. Important: If you set the Data Encryption on your network to WEP or TKIP, the network defaults to 802.11g and the camcorder cannot play HD quality videos on the TV.
Page 128: Setting Up The Optimal Network Configuration For Dlna Streaming
Connect the TV and router with a LAN/Network cable. Connect the camcorder to the router wirelessly. • If you plan on streaming HD quality videos (1080i or 720p), you must use a Wireless N Router (802.11n). • Keep the camcorder a minimum of 3 feet from the wireless router.
Page 129: Saving The Videos/Photos To A Pc
For the Kies environment conﬁguration, see page 149. • • If the camcorder turns off abnormally (ex: battery failure) while you are saving a video or photo to your PC, the PC considers itself still connected to the camcorder. •...
Page 130: 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 ( To transfer your videos/photos to another camcorder 1. Touch the Network ( ) 2.
Page 131 • 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 132: 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 133 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 134: Connecting To A Regular Tv
You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard deﬁnition. This camcorder supports the composite output for standard deﬁnition video transfer. PRECHECK! Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you attach it to a TV. Camcorder Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output 1.
Page 135: Viewing On A Tv Screen
Make sure you’ve connected the camcorder to the correct input jacks. The TV screen may not display the right video information if connected incorrectly. • When connecting to a TV using the Audio/Video cable, match the color of the cables to the color of the corresponding jacks. •...
Page 136: 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 137: 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 138: To Set The Date/Time Imprint
The selected date and time will be printed on photos. • The date/time imprint option may not be supported by all printers. Check with your printer manufacturer. The date/time imprint option cannot be setup if the printer does not support the option.
Page 139: Using With A Windows Computer
- Editing recorded videos or photos. - Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, etc. • You can transfer or copy the ﬁles (videos and photos) saved on the storage media into your computer. (the mass storage function) page 134 System requirements The following requirements must be satisﬁed to use built-in editing software (Intelli-studio):...
Page 140: Using The Intelli-Studio Program
• If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices, the camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder.
Page 141 Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails are displayed in the main window. 1. Menu items 2. Switches to Library of the computer and connected camcorder. 3. Switches to Photo Edit mode.
Page 142 If you click a video thumbnail once, the video plays back inside the thumbnail frame, allowing you to search for a desired video with ease. 4. After you select the video or photo you want, double-click to play back. • Playback starts and playback controls appear.
Page 143 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. Click “Share” on the Intelli-studio browser.
Page 144: Using As A Removable Storage Device
Windows computer 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.
Page 145 “.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 146: 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. Battery...
Page 147 Action • Turn the camcorder's power off and on for data recovery. • If a ﬁle is not recovered, use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important ﬁles to a PC or another storage media. •...
Page 148 This ﬁle can not be read. Action • Delete unnecessary ﬁles from the storage media. • Back up ﬁles to your PC or another storage media and delete ﬁles. • Change to another card which has enough free space. •...
Page 149: Editing Videos
Only two ﬁles can be combined. The ﬁles whose total size is likely to exceed 1.8GB cannot be combined. A ﬁle with a total playback time under 6 seconds cannot be partially deleted or divided. Action • You can not combine ﬁles that have different resolutions.
Page 150 USB to a printer. A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a PC. There is a problem with an ink cartridge. There is a problem with the paper. There is a problem with the ﬁle.
Page 151 2 minutes, or WPS PIN • Try again and press WPS button was not entered to AP. or enter the WPS PIN within 2 • Failed to connect to minutes. the Sender in Device to Device mode within 2 minutes.
Page 152: Symptoms And Solutions
• Is “Auto Power Off” set to “5 Min”? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (“Auto Power Off”). To disable this option, change the setting of “Auto Power Off”...
Page 153 Press the MODE button to set the Video record mode. • There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. • Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock. • The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used.
Page 154 Explanation/Solution • Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. • If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. page 97 • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC/SD memory card), if any.
Page 155 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. page 70 • The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus. • Recording is being made in a dark location. Use a light to brighten the area.
Page 156 • This phenomenon is caused by connecting to a TV with 4:3 aspect ratio. • Images will not be output from the HDMI jack if the material is copyright protected. Explanation/Solution • You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable.
Page 157 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 158 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 159 HMX-S15/S16, operate the ‘Setting’ menu in Kies’ Allshare, and then set S15/16 to ‘Allow’ from the ‘Device Settings.’ • If you can’t ﬁnd the name S15 or S16 in ‘Device Settings’ of the Kies’ Allshare ‘Settings’ menu, set the Windows ﬁrewall to ‘Off’ and try again.
Page 160 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 161: Maintenance & Additional Information
These spots, which are normally incurred during the manufacturing process, do not affect the recorded images. Lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your • ﬁngers.
Page 162: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
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 163: Specifications
General Storage media External dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Internal MIC These technical speciﬁcations and design may be changed without notice. NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/2.3”, 10M Pixel CMOS F1.8 ~ F3.3, 15x Optical Zoom (18x Intelli Zoom), 10x Digital Zoom (video recording only) 4.8mm ~ 72mm...
Page 164 This device is for handheld operation only. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Page 165 This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State.
Page 166 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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