Samsung SC-HMX10C User Manual
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Page 1: User Manual
High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register SC-HMX10 SC-HMX10A SC-HMX10C SC-HMX10N SC-HMX10CN SC-HMX10ED... - Page 2 It also supports widescreen recording with an aspect ratio of 16:9. • Recordings made in HD (high definition) image quality will fit widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. If your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality.
- Page 3 CMOS sensors require less power, providing better battery performance. High-capacity embedded flash memory (SC-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) The HD camcorder has built-in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record movie or photo images. H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time for the same size storage.
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Page 4: Safety Warnings
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 5: Important Safety Instructions
6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. - Page 6 17. POWER SOURCES: 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.
- Page 7 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. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use.
- Page 8 29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used. 31. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S.
- Page 9 Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. - Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this HD camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.
- Page 10 • 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 11 • Do not subject the HD camcorder to impact: - This HD camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall. - Do not use the HD camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibration or impact.
- Page 12 - Using the HD camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140°F (60°C) or under 32°F (0°C) will result in abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the HD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause a malfunction.
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Page 13: Table Of Contents
Basic HD camcorder operation Screen indicators Using the display ( Using the LCD enhancer ( Using the LCD screen Initial setting: OSD language & date and time Selecting the storage media (SC-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) Inserting/ejecting a memory card Recordable time and number of images... - Page 14 CONNECTION USING THE MENU ITEMS 02_ English Recording movie images Taking photo images Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) Capturing still images during movie images playback Using the external microphone Zooming Self record using the remote control Changing the playback mode...
- Page 15 Moving images (SC-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) DPOF print setting Direct printing with a PictBridge printer System requirements Installing the Cyberlink DVD Suite Connecting the USB cable Viewing the contents of storage media Transferring files from the HD camcorder to your PC English _03...
- Page 16 MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY 04_ English Maintenance Additional information Using your HD camcorder abroad Troubleshooting...
- Page 17 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your HD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. Step 1 Preparation • Charging the battery pack page 13 • Setting the date/time and OSD language pages 24-25 •...
- Page 18 HD camcorder WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.
- Page 19 Built-in speaker ) / iCHECK button Display ( LCD enhancer ( ) button USB jack COMPONENT / AV / S-Video ( ) jack RESET button HDMI jack Jack cover TFT LCD screen (Touch panel) Recording start/stop button Zoom (W/T) button Q.MENU button...
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Page 20: Right & Top View
HD camcorder RIGHT & TOP VIEW PHOTO button Zoom (W/T) lever Battery pack slot BATT. RELEASE switch Memory card slot 08_ English CLOSE OPEN Battery pack / Memory card cover Grip belt hook Grip belt Swivel handle... -
Page 21: Rear & Bottom View
REAR & BOTTOM VIEW MODE button / Mode indicator (Movie ( ) / Photo ( ) / Play ( EASY Q button DC IN jack Recording start/stop button POWER switch External microphone (MIC) jack ) mode) Charging (CHG) indicator Tripod receptacle... -
Page 22: Using The Remote Control
This section provides information on using this HD camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to setup the operation mode and initial setup. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 10_ English REC button... -
Page 23: Installing The Button Type Battery
• There is a danger of explosion if button type battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. • Do not pick up the battery using tweezers or other metal tools. This will cause a short circuit. -
Page 24: Holding The Hd Camcorder
Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button, PHOTO button, and the Zoom lever. Adjust the length of grip belt so that the HD camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb. -
Page 25: Charging The Battery Pack
HD camcorder. • You can also charge with the cradle. page 11 • It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your HD camcorder. - Page 26 • Measured times shown above are based on model SC-HMX10A. (Times for SC-HMX10/HMX10C/HMX10N/HMX10CN/HMX10ED are almost the same) • The time is only for reference. Figures showed above are measured under Samsung’s test environment, and may differ from your actual use.
- Page 27 Record start/stop and Zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the table, and enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the HD camcorder.
- Page 28 • To preserve battery power, keep your HD camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. • Even when the power is switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted on the HD camcorder.
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Page 29: Basic Hd Camcorder Operation
• Set the date and time when using your HD camcorder for the first time. page 25 • When you use your HD camcorder for the first time or you reset it, you will see the “Date/Time Set” menu for the startup display. If you do not set the date and time, the date and time setting screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder. -
Page 30: Screen Indicators
The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 4GB (built-in memory). • The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. - Page 31 00:00:20 / 00:10:00 100-0001 JAN/01/2007 12:00 AM Memory full! The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds (about 3 seconds) after the image plays back. They reappear when you touch any point on the screen. Movie play mode...
- Page 32 7697 Open Lens Cover JAN/01/2007 12:00 AM ( ) The maximum number of recordable images displayed is 99,999 even though the actual number of recordable images exceeds 99,999. However, the actual number of recordable images is not affected by the count displayed.
- Page 33 Storage media (built-in memory (SC-HMX10A/ HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) or memory card) Battery info. (remaining battery level/time) LCD enhancer Date/Time TV type (when component or Multi-AV cable is connected) Component out (when component cable is connected.) Previous image/Next image tab Menu tab Return tab...
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Page 34: Using The Lcd Enhancer
• When the power is on, press and hold the Display ( • When the power is off, press the Display ( • After a while, the battery time and approximate recordable time according to the storage and quality appear for about 10 seconds. -
Page 35: Using The Lcd Screen
Using the touch panel You can play recorded images and set the functions by using the touch panel. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it. Then, touch the items displayed on the screen. -
Page 36: Initial Setting: Osd Language & Date And Time
INITIAL SETTING: OSD LANGUAGE & DATE AND TIME To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language. To store the date and time during recording, set the date/time. Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages. -
Page 37: Setting The Date And Time
Turning the date and time display on/off To switch the date and time display on or off, access the menu and change the date/time display mode. page 66 To switch the date and time display on or off, access the menu and change the date/time display mode. page 66... -
Page 38: Before Recording
SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SC-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) You can record movie and photo images on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. Using the built-in memory •... - Page 39 For best results, we recommend using a memory card that supports faster write speed. Using a lower write speed memory card for recording a movie may cause difficulties with storing the movie on the memory card. You may even lose your movie data during the recording.
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Page 40: Recordable Time And Number Of Images
• The above figures are measured under Samsung’s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use. • The HD camcorder provides five quality options for movie recordings: “[HD] Super Fine,” “[HD] Fine,” “[HD] Normal,” “[SD] Standard,” “[SD] Economy.”... -
Page 41: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card
- SDHC or SD memory cards: By Panasonic, SanDisk, and TOSHIBA. - MMCplus: By Transcend. • If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that has already been recorded. • For movie recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds (at least 2MB/s). - Page 42 • Damaged data may not be recovered. It is recommended you back-up important recordings separately on your PC’s hard disk. • After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC, your camcorder may not recognize the modified file.
- Page 43 Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES • You can record movie images in Movie mode only. page 17 • This HD camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD panel.
- Page 44 While data is being recovered, no other function is enabled. After data recovery, the system will be switched to the STBY mode. When the recording time is short, the data may fail to be recovered.
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Page 45: Taking Photo Images
• When the image is in focus, the ( ) indicator is displayed in green. 4. Press the PHOTO button fully down (full press). • A shutter sound is heard. When the ( ) indicator disappears, the photo image has been recorded. -
Page 46: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Easy Q Mode
• The EASY Q ( ) and Anti-shake ( screen. • Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode. • Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation The following buttons and control are unavailable because the items are automatically set. -
Page 47: Capturing Still Images During Movie Images Playback
• The still image is recorded on the storage media. • The still images copied from the movie images to the storage media are saved. (HD format is saved in a 1280x720, SD format is saved in a 720x480) • Photo images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. -
Page 48: Using The External Microphone
(page 56) • During digital zoom, the image quality may suffer. • Macro shooting is possible as close as approx. 3 cm (1.2”) to the subject when the Zoom lever is set all the way to W. • When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the HD camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. -
Page 49: Self Record Using The Remote Control
SELF RECORD USING THE REMOTE CONTROL • The SELF TIMER function works only in Movie and Photo modes. page 17 • When you use the SELF TIMER function on the remote control, recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. 1. Press the SELF TIMER button. -
Page 50: Changing The Playback Mode
• You can set the movie recording, the photo recording and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. • You can switch the play mode to the recording mode in turn by touching the tab on the lower left of the LCD screen. -
Page 51: Playing Movie Images
• The selected movie image is played according to Play Option setting. page 64 • Drag your finger from left to right to select the previous image on the LCD screen, reverse to select the next image. • To stop playback and return to thumbnail index view, touch Return ( •... - Page 52 • During playback, each touch of Reverse search ( increases the play speed. - RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 x2 - FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 x2 •...
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Page 53: Viewing Photo Images
• To view the previous image, touch previous image ( • To view the next image, touch next image ( • Drag your finger from left to right to select the previous image on the LCD screen, reverse to select the next image. -
Page 54: Zooming During Playback
Zooming during playback You can magnify the playback image from about 1.1 to 8 times the original size. Magnification can be adjusted with the Zoom lever or the Zoom button on LCD panel. 1. Touch the image to want to magnify. -
Page 55: Connecting To A Tv
• When the HD camcorder connected to the Anynet+ supported TV with an HDMI cable turns on, TV automatically turns on. (It is one of the Anynet+ functions.) If you do not want to use Anynet+ function, set “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)” to “Off.” page 70 •... - Page 56 Component cable • If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the audio cable with the white jack (Audio L). • If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the audio cable with the white jack (Audio L).
- Page 57 page 17 2. Turn on the TV and set the input source on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to switch the TV input.
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Page 58: Dubbing Images On A Vcr Or Dvd/Hdd Recorder
• The HD camcorder will start playback and the recording device will dub it. • Using S-Video will deliver clear images. • Be sure to use the AC power adaptor to power the HD camcorder to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device. - Page 59 You can operate the HD camcorder more usefully by setting menus related to recording, playback and setting. HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS • You can change the menu settings to customize your HD camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings.
- Page 60 ✪ Follow the instruction below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the White Balance in movie mode When using Menu ( ) tab; 1. Touch Menu ( ) tab.
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Page 61: Menu Items
MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. Recording menu items ( Operating mode Movie ( Scene Mode (AE) Resolution Cont. Shot White Balance Exposure ... - Page 62 • There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously, when using Menu ( You cannot select the menu items that are grayed out on the screen. Refer to the troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. page 109 •...
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Page 63: Quick Menu Items
• There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously, when using Menu ( You cannot select the menu items that are grayed out on the screen. Refer to the troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. page 109 •... -
Page 64: Recording Menu Items
Snow intense, such as at the beach in midsummer or on a ski slope. • You can check the selected Scene mode on the on-screen information display. However, nothing will appear in Auto mode. • This function will be set to “Auto” in the EASY Q mode. -
Page 65: White Balance
• The “ Set White Balance” indicator is displayed. 2. Frame a white object such as a piece of white paper so that it fills the screen. • Use an object that is not transparent. • If the object that fills the screen is not focused, correct the focus using “Focus : Manual”... - Page 66 • A subject can be shot under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result.
- Page 67 • When “Anti-Shake: On” is set, there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen. • Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if “Anti-Shake: On” is set. Firmly hold the HD camcorder with both hands.
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Page 68: Digital Effect
Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. - Page 69 • Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the “W” control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.
- Page 70 Shutter The HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions. Settings Auto The HD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value.
- Page 71 • The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is set. • This function will be set to “Auto” in the EASY Q mode. • When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens.
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Page 72: Wind Cut
You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone. If “Wind Cut: On” is set, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear voice and sound during playback. -
Page 73: Back Light
This function will be set to “Off” in the EASY Q mode. 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. -
Page 74: Digital Zoom
Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out. (fade out). Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10X (the default setting) during recording. Note that the image quality decrease when you use the digital zoom. - Page 75 • For photo development, the higher the resolution, the finer the image quality. • The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment. • Photo images that are recorded on your HD camcorder may not playback properly on other digital devices that do not support this photo size.
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Page 76: Playback Menu Items
Plays repeatedly the selected movie image only until touching Return ( Repeat One Cont. Capture You can consecutively capture still images while playing a movie image by pressing the PHOTO button. Settings Captures only one still image. A maximum of 60 still images per second are captured while the PHOTO button 60 Copies / 1 sec is pressed. -
Page 77: File Info
• The captured images during playback are stored in the storage media in use. • 1 second mentioned on the previous page is not the required time to capture the photo but the amount of 1 second (60 frames) that is divided into “copies” for capturing. -
Page 78: Setting Menu Items
• The date/time will read “JAN/01/2007 12:00 AM” in the following conditions. - If the a movie or photo recording was made before setting the date/time in the HD camcorder. - When the built-in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead. -
Page 79: Lcd Control
LCD Control • Your HD camcorder is equipped with a 2.7 inch wide color Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen, which enables you to view what you are recording or playing back directly. • Depending on the conditions under which you are using the HD camcorder (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust LCD brightness and contrast. -
Page 80: Beep Sound
Card You can format the memory card. • If you execute the format function, all files will be deleted completely and the erased files cannot be recovered. • Formatting the storage media using a different device will cause “Read errors.”... -
Page 81: Auto Power Off
• Auto Power Off function does not work when a USB cable is connected. • When the Demo function is set to on, the Demo function works with priority rather than Auto Power Off function. If you want to turn off the HD camcorder automatically after 5 minutes, release the Demo function. -
Page 82: Usb Connect
You can control the HD camcorder with the remote control. USB Connect Using the USB cable, you can connect your HD camcorder to a PC to copy your movie images and photo images from the storage media, or to a printer to print your photo images. -
Page 83: Default Set
Disables the function Activates Demonstration mode and shows various features. • The Demo function will automatically come on after 5 minutes has passed in STBY mode when recording a movie. • You can release the Demo function as follows. Touching any point on LCD screen / changing mode / pressing the button (Recording start/stop, Q.MENU,... -
Page 84: Deleting A Section Of A Movie Image
You can edit recorded movie images in various ways. To use Partial Delete, Divide, or Combine 10MB of extra space is needed on the storage media. Movie image editing cannot be performed when the battery is low. -
Page 85: Dividing A Movie Image
• This function works only in Play mode. page 17 • You can divide a movie image as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need. The movie images will be divided in groups of two. - Page 86 0~30 seconds • The protect ( ) indicator will blink if you try to divide a movie image that was previously protected. You must first release the protect function to divide it. page 79 • Search and slow playback are useful when designating division points.
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Page 87: Combining Two Movie Images
• You can combine two different movie images. 1. Touch Menu ( ) tab “Edit” “Combine.” • If the movie image thumbnail you want to edit is not on the screen, touch up ( ) or down ( ) tab to scroll to the next group of options. - Page 88 The playlist is created by gathering your favorite recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, it will consume little of the storage capacity. When creating or deleting a playlist, the original movie image will not be erased. In addition, adding or deleting movie images from a playlist does not affect the original movie images.
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Page 89: Creating The Playlist
• When creation of a playlist is completed, the thumbnail view of the playlist will appear. • You can play a playlist in the same manner as you play a movie image. page 39 • If free space available on the storage is insufficient, creation of new playlist may not be possible. - Page 90 • The message “Delete selected files from Playlist? Original file is not deleted.” will appear. 4. Touch “Yes.” • The selected playlists will be deleted. 78_ English ) tab to move the bar to the position of your choice, then touch OK ( Arrange 1 / 1 ) tab. Delete...
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Page 91: Protection From Accidental Erasure
This chapter describes information about movie or photo file management tools such as protection, deletion, copy, and move. Image management cannot be performed when the battery is low. PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • This function works only in Play mode. page 17 •... -
Page 92: Deleting Images
• To protect important images from accidental deletion, activate the image protection. page 79 • The protect ( ) indicator will blink if you try to delete a image that was previously protected. page 79 You must release the protect function to delete the image. -
Page 93: Copying Images (Sc-Hmx10A/Hmx10C/Hmx10Cn/Hmx10Ed Only)
4. The message according to the selected option will appear. Touch “Yes.” • After completion, selected images will be copied. • If free space available on the storage is insufficient, copying may not be possible. Delete unnecessary images. page 80 •... -
Page 94: Moving Images (Sc-Hmx10A/Hmx10C/Hmx10Cn/Hmx10Ed Only)
• Protected images can not be moved. You must release the protect function to move the image. page 79 • If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot move images to it. • If free space available on the storage is insufficient, moving images may not be possible. -
Page 95: Dpof Print Setting
You can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to a DPOF-compatible printer or connecting the HD camcorder to the PictBridge printer. DPOF PRINT SETTING • Print Mark (DPOF) can be set only on photo images stored in the memory card. -
Page 96: Direct Printing With A Pictbridge Printer
Setting the number of copies to print Touch decrease ( ) or increase ( • If the image moves to the previous or next, the number of copies is reset. To cancel print setting Touch Return ( ) tab on the screen. - Page 97 ) tab. To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF setting. page 83 • If the printer is not recognized, or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge printer, remove the USB cable, select “PictBridge” in the menu again, and then reconnect the cable.
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Page 98: System Requirements
Video card ATi X1600 series or higher • DVD Suite is optimized for Intel Core 2 Duo processors and CPUs with MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNow!, and Intel Hyper Threading technology. • The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements. -
Page 99: Installing The Cyberlink Dvd Suite
INSTALLING THE CyberLink DVD Suite DVD Suite is software for easily editing MPEG, AVI, and other video files, still images, and other contents for creating a movie. Before you begin: Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.) - Page 100 • Click “Next.” 7. “Setup status” screen appears. • The installation progresses in order as follows “Power Starter” ”Power DVD” “Power Director” “Menus” “Power Producer” “Power Producer Template.” • Wait for a moment until the installation is finished and “Setup Complete” screen appears.
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Page 101: Disconnecting The Usb Cable
• 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 HD camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the HD camcorder. -
Page 102: Viewing The Contents Of Storage Media
The built-in memory is the first recognized drive of two removable discs newly registered in the ‘My Computer’. For example, when (F:) drive and (G:) drive are recognized in the PC, (F:) drive and (G:) drive are the built-in memory and memory card, respectively. - Page 103 A new folder stores files from CAM_0001.JPG. The folder name increases in the order of 100PHOTO 101PHOTO etc. Up to 999 files are created in one folder. A new folder is created when more than 999 files are created. MISC...
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Page 104: Image Format
• When the 999th file is created in the 999th folder (i.e. HDV_0999.MP4 is created in the 999VIDEO folder), a new folder cannot be created anymore. Set “File No.” to “Reset” at this time. • You may modify the name of a file/folder stored in the storage media using a PC. This HD camcorder may not recognize modified files. - Page 105 Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. • To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers. If necessary, wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.
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Page 106: Additional Information
- Do not bend or drop the storage media, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. - Do not splash the storage media with water. - Do not use, replace, or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise. - Page 107 AC power adaptor or while the battery pack is attached. The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 6 months if you do not use your camcorder at all. Use your camcorder after charging the built-in rechargeable battery.
- Page 108 Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device, it must be an NTSC-system-based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio/Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (NTSC-PAL format converter).
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Page 109: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Battery pack Message Icon Low Battery Low Battery Connect AC adaptor and... - Page 110 • Format storage media using menus after back-up important files to PC or another storage media. • Release EASY Q function. • Wait until data recovery is finished. • Never turn off the power and eject memory card during recording. page 27...
- Page 111 • Delete unnecessary files on the storage media. • Back-up files to PC or another storage media and delete files. • It is not possible to combine two files that have different recording format. • Format storage media using menus after back-up important files to PC or another storage device.
- Page 112 The Dew condenses on the external or internal lenses of the HD camcorder, and on the reflection lens. When this happens, it may cause a malfunction or damage to the HD camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is dew condensation.
- Page 113 ✪ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom The HD camcorder does not turn on. The power turns off automatically. Power cannot be turned off. The battery pack is quickly discharged.
- Page 114 TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display specification. page 45 • The HD camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo image, change the setting “Demo” to “Off.” page 71 • A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.
- Page 115 • Set your HD camcorder to Photo mode. page 17 • Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if any. • The storage media is full. Use a new memory card or format the storage media. page 68 Or remove unnecessary images. page 80 •...
- Page 116 Explanation/Solution • Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 27 • If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. page 68 • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC/SD memory card), if any.
- Page 117 • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. page 57 • The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus. • Recording is being made in a dark location.
- Page 118 Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack. pages 43-44 • When you are using the S-Video cable, make sure to connect red and white plugs of your Multi-AV cable separately since S-Video cable does not support audio.
- Page 119 • This happens when TV type of the HD camcorder is different from the TV. Set the TV type to match the aspect ratio of your TV. page 70 • Images will not be output from the HDMI jack if the material is copyright protected.
- Page 120 • Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect it again correctly. • A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your HD camcorder. Install the software provided with your camcorder.
- Page 121 Symptom Menu items are grayed out. Explanation/Solution • Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? The backup built-in rechrgeable battery may be discharged. page 25 • Reset the system (press the RESET button). page 17 Explanation/Solution •...
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Page 122: Specifications
0˚~40˚C (32˚F~104˚F) Storage temperature -20˚C ~ 60˚C (-4˚F ~ 140˚F) External dimensions (WxHxD) Width 61.5 mm (2.42 inches), Height 67.5 mm (2.66 inches), Length 120.5mm (4.74 inches) Weight 330g (0.72 lb, 11.64 oz) (Except for Lithium Ion battery pack) Internal MIC... - Page 123 SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.
- Page 124 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 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls Code No.