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- Page 1 USER MANUAL HMX-H400BN/HMX-H405BN www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Important safety instructions Do not use this apparatus near water. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. Clean only with dry cloth. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, Do not block any ventilation openings. Operate in accordance DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). - Page 3 Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 18 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug (a plug having a third pin...
- Page 4 Important safety instructions 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: 23. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can When replacement parts are required, be sure the service result in a risk of fire or electric shock. technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original 24.
- Page 5 TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864) installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning...
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Page 6: Before Reading This User Manual
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. WARNING this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. - Page 7 • Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling States and other countries. this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung will not provide • AMD and Athlon™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.
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Page 8: Safety Information
Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Do not overload outlets or extension Using the camcorder at temperatures Do not allow water, metal or cords as this may result in abnormal over 60˚C (140˚F) may result in... - Page 9 There is a risk of fire. and poses a risk electric shock. request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of fire or personal injury. If the camcorder malfunctions,...
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Page 10: Caution
Safety information CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not press the surface of the LCD Do not drop or expose the camcorder, Do not use the camcorder on a tripod with force, or hit it with a sharp object. battery, AC adaptor, or other (not supplied) in a place where it is If you press or strike the LCD surface,... - Page 11 Using products from other surface that is well ventilated. the camcorder on a PC, DVD disc, CD manufacturers may lead to disc, etc. Samsung is not responsible overheating, fire, explosion, electric for data loss. shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.
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Page 12: Table Of Contents
Contents Before reading this user manual ....... 2 Basic operation of the camcorder ....27 Safety warnings ................2 Turning your camcorder on/off ............ 27 Precautions ................... 2 Adjusting the LCD screen ............28 Important information on use ............2 Setting the operation modes ............ - Page 13 Contents Self Timer ..................64 Basic playback ..........45 Art Time Lapse REC ..............64 Changing the playback mode ............45 Quick View .................. 67 Playing videos ................46 Guideline ..................68 Viewing photos ................48 Advanced playback ........68 Using the menu items ........
- Page 14 Contents System setting ..........77 Connecting to a TV ........90 Setting Menu Items..............77 Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI ......90 Storage Type (HMX-H405 only) ........... 78 Connecting to a regular TV ............91 Storage Info (HMX-H405 only) ............. 78 Viewing on a TV screen ...............
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Page 15: Quick Start Guide
Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. You can record videos in H.264 format! You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder. -
Page 16: Recording Photos
Quick start guide Recording videos Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression Your camcorder can record high quality photos with a 16:9 technology to give you the clearest video quality. aspect ratio. Open the LCD screen. Open the LCD screen. Press the Recording start/stop button. - Page 17 Quick start guide STEP3: Play back videos or photos STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] 9999 Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode. •...
- Page 18 Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC Contents Manager Saved files into your PC Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, and •...
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Page 19: Getting To Know The Camcorder
Getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR Checking your accessories 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. Battery AC power adaptor USB cable... -
Page 20: Location Of Controls
Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left Internal microphone Lens Lens open/close switch TFT LCD screen (Touch screen) Power button Display button MODE button Anti-shake (OIS) button SMART AUTO button AV(Audio/Video) jack USB jack HDMI jack Jack cover (HDMI,USB,AV) During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens. - Page 21 Getting to know the camcorder Right Top & Bottom Mode indicator Memory card slot • : Record mode (Video/Photo) • : Play mode Memory card cover PHOTO / button (My Clip) Grip belt hook Zoom (W/T) lever Tripod receptacle Internal speaker Battery release switch Charging (CHG) indicator Jack cover (DC IN)
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Page 22: Identifying The Screen Displays
Getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you’ve selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the record ( ) mode only. - Page 23 Getting to know the camcorder • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in video play ( ) mode only. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the video play ( ) mode. page 45 Video play mode Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen...
- Page 24 Getting to know the camcorder • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in photo play ( ) mode only. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the photo play ( ) mode. page 45 Photo play mode Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen...
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Page 25: Getting Started
Getting started 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. ATTACHING THE FERRITE CORE To reduce electrical interference, attach the core filter to the AC power adaptor. -
Page 26: Using The Battery
Gently slide Battery release switch in the direction as shown in the figure. • 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 27: Charging The Battery
Getting started Using the USB cable CHARGING THE BATTERY Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly, and then You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB connect the other end to a USB port of a PC. cable. -
Page 28: Checking The Battery State
Getting started Battery level display CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE The battery level display shows the amount of battery power You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. remaining in the battery. To check the charging state STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] 9999 Battery Level... - Page 29 Getting started Available running time for the battery Continuous Recording (without zoom) The continuous recording time above shows the available recording Battery type time when you record without using any other function after IA-BP210R recording starts. The battery may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference if you Using the AC power adaptor : approx.
- Page 30 Getting started About the battery • Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder and disconnect the AC power adaptor after use. • Battery Properties - Store the battery in a stable, cool and dry place. A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low (Recommended temperature : 15ºC~ 25ºC (59ºF ~ 77ºF), ambient temperature (below 10ºC (50ºF)) may shorten its usage recommended humidity: 40%~ 60%)
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Page 31: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder
Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF • The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and messages’ (pages 103~107) and take corrective actions. • If you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates. -
Page 32: Adjusting The Lcd Screen
Basic operation of the camcorder ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing. Open the LCD screen with your finger. The screen opens up to 90°. • With the LCD screen open 90°, rotate it forwards (towards the lens) or backwards. You can rotate it up to 180°... -
Page 33: Setting The Operation Modes
Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES USING THE DISPLAY( ) BUTTON You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time Switching the information display mode you press the MODE button. Record mode ( Play mode ( •... -
Page 34: Using The Touch Panel
Basic operation of the camcorder Touch USING THE TOUCH PANEL Slightly touch items with your finger to select them or to execute vv functions. STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] 9999 The touch panel lets you playback and record with a simple touch of your finger. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD screen, then touch the items displayed on the screen. -
Page 35: First Time Settings
First time settings SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME • You can set the year up to 2037, based on the “Home” item. • Set “Date/Time Display” to On. page 81 FOR THE FIRST TIME • Activating the ( ) icon moves the time forward by 1 hour. Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the Internal rechargeable battery camcorder for the first time. -
Page 36: Selecting The Languages
First time settings SELECTING THE LANGUAGES • “Language” options may be changed without a prior notice. • The camcorder retains the language you select even when not You can select the language that displayed on the LCD screen. connected to the battery or AC power. The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it off. -
Page 37: About The Storage Media
About the storage media • Do not format the internal memory or any memory card you intend to SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA use in the camcorder on a PC. (HMX-H405 only) • When you insert a memory card, the storage media setup screen appears. -
Page 38: Inserting / Ejecting A Memory Card (Not Supplied)
About the storage media INSERTING / EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To insert a memory card To eject a memory card Turn the camcorder off. Turn the camcorder off. Open the memory card cover. Open the memory card cover. Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. -
Page 39: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card (Not Supplied)
About the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards (NOT SUPPLIED) • An SDHC card is a higher version (Ver. 2.00) of the SD card and supports capacities above 2GB. • SDHC cards cannot be used with current SD enabled host Compatible memory cards devices. - Page 40 The higher the video resolution and quality, the more memory the camcorder uses. • Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including loss caused by any PC virus. • We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss that can be caused by moving the card or by static electricity.
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Page 41: Recordable Time And Capacity
About the storage media RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the camcorder can take, by card memory size and resolution. Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos or taking photos. Recording time available for video in minutes Internal Storage media (Capacity) -
Page 42: Basic Recording
Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS Select a subject to record. 00:00:20 [307Min] Adjust the LCD panel to the • best angle for recording. This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard • Use the Zoom lever to adjust the Definition (SD) image resolutions. Set the resolution you want before size of the subject. - Page 43 • Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent • Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of unnecessary battery power consumption. normal recording or playback operations because of a memory card For the on-screen information display, see pages 103~107 •...
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Page 44: Tagging Great Moments While Recording (My Clip Function)
Basic recording TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE Press the Recording start/stop 00:00:20 [307Min] button. RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) • The recording ( ) indicator appears, an d recording starts. Using the My Clip function, you can tag good scenes while recording and enjoy the scenes tagged as My Clip ( ) from a long video. -
Page 45: Recording Photos
Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS Select a subject to record. Adjust the LCD panel to the • 9999 You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the best angle for recording. desired resolution before recording. page 54 Use the Zoom lever to adjust the •... -
Page 46: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Smart Auto)
Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS Press the Recording start/stop button or PHOTO / Clip) button. pages 38, 41 (SMART AUTO) To cancel Smart Auto mode, press the SMART AUTO button In Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the again. -
Page 47: Zooming
Basic recording ZOOMING Zoom speed When using the zoom function, you can decrease zoom speed by This camcorder allows you to record using optical 30x power zoom slowly moving the Zoom (W/T) lever. Moving it faster increases the and digital zoom by sliding the Zoom lever. zoom speed. -
Page 48: Anti-Shake (Ois: Optical Image Stabilizer)
Basic recording Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) Use the Anti-Shake(OIS) function in the following cases • When recording while walking Use the Anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) function or riding in a moving car. to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking •... -
Page 49: Basic Playback
Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE To change thumbnail display type You can choose from these thumbnail display options: 3x2 ( ), 4x3 • You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the ), and Date ( MODE button. -
Page 50: Playing Videos
Basic playback PLAYING VIDEOS Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during video playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data. You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view, find • It may take some time to start playback, depending on the size and the video you want quickly, and playback directly. - Page 51 Basic playback Playback / Pause / Stop Frame by frame playback • Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Pause ( When playback is paused, touch the Reverse frame advance Play ( ) tab during playback. ) / Forward frame advance ( ) to make the video go in •...
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Page 52: Viewing Photos
Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS Do not power off the camcorder or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data. You can view recorded photos using various playback functions. • Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the •... -
Page 53: Zooming During Photo Playback
Basic playback Viewing a slide show Zooming during photo playback You can view a photo slide show with You can magnify a playback image. 14/17 14/17 background music. Touch up/down/left/right to select 100 _ 0014 100 _ 0014 Touch the Slide Show ( ) tab the area to magnify. -
Page 54: Using The Menu Items
Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS Touch the desired option. SCENE • Adjust the setting values The instructions below are Auto accordingly. examples of how to access and Sports STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] use menu items using the Menu 9999 To exit the menu, touch the Portrait ) tab. -
Page 55: Menu Items
Using the menu items MENU ITEMS • The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode. • For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table. Recording menu items Items Default value Page Auto SCENE... -
Page 56: Playback Menu Items
Using the menu items Playback menu items Operation Video Photo mode Default value Page Thumbnail Single Thumbnail Single Items Play Option Play All Highlight Delete Delete My Clip Protect Copy* Divide Edit Combine File Info Slide Show Start Slide Show Option : available, X : not available •... -
Page 57: Advanced Recording
Advanced recording SCENE Video Resolution Using the iScene function, you can select a setting that matches You can select the resolution of the video to be recorded. the scene you are shooting (Sports, Portrait, etc.). Based on your Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 29 selection, the camcorder sets the appropriate shutter speed and aperture automatically for optimal recording. -
Page 58: Video Quality
Advanced recording Video Quality Photo Resolution You can select the quality of the video to be recorded. You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 29 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 29 Touch the Menu ( ) tab... -
Page 59: Photo Sharpness
Advanced recording Photo Sharpness White Balance This function lets you create more sharper or softer image by This camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject. You processing the captured image when you take a photo. can record in natural colors depending on the subject and lighting conditions. -
Page 60: Aperture
Advanced recording To set the white balance manually Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture (lens opening) automatically Touch the Menu ( ) tab depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can also White Balance “White Balance” “Custom WB.” manually adjust the aperture. Tungsten •... -
Page 61: Shutter
Advanced recording Shutter Understanding Aperture You can adjust the aperture value to control the amount of light The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending reaching the image sensor. The smaller the aperture value, the greater on the scene’s brightness. User high shutter speeds to record fast the amount of light. -
Page 62: Super C.nite
Advanced recording Super C.Nite Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving photos may be too bright or dark. Using the EV function, you can object, or record a brighter image in dark places without a manually adjust video and photo image brightness. -
Page 63: Focus
Advanced recording Focus Focusing manually during recording Your camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto infinity. However, the camcorder may not focus correctly, depending focus). When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to on the recording conditions. -
Page 64: Digital Effect
Advanced recording Using the touch point function Examples of 9 Digital Effect options Using the Touch Point function, STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] Black & White you can have the camcorder focus 9999 Without any Digital on a small section of the picture. Effect, the image This mode You get the camcorder to focus on... -
Page 65: Fader
Advanced recording Fader Recording a video with Fade effect You can give your recording a professional look by using special Fade in effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at With “Fader” set to “In,” press the Recording start/stop button. The the end of a sequence. -
Page 66: Tele Macro
Advanced recording Tele Macro Cont. Shot Using the Tele Macro function, you can get close up images which The Continuous Shot function lets you capture up to eight photos in are created by focusing on a small portion of a large object at a tele rapid succession to give you more photo-taking opportunities when angle. -
Page 67: Wind Cut
Advanced recording Wind Cut Digital Zoom Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when The digital zoom enables higher zoom magnification than the optical recording sound using the internal microphone. zoom. Digital zoom can electronically magnify an image created by the optical lens up to 300 times. -
Page 68: Self Timer
Advanced recording Self Timer Art Time Lapse REC When you enable the self-timer, there is a time delay of 10 seconds Using the Art Time Lapse function, you can set the camcorder before recording starts. to add emotion and something different experience on a dry and You can record videos or take photos of yourself. - Page 69 Advanced recording Touch the ( ) tab to finish the setting. Icon Description To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Normal: Set to record frames at an interval that you define. • Interval: An image of a scene is captured once every 0.1, After setting the Art Time Lapse 0.5, 1, 3, or 5 seconds.
- Page 70 Advanced recording Example of Art Time Lapse recording The Art Time Lapse function records image frames at a Total time for recording predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a Recording interval time-lapse video. Timeline Art Time Lapse is useful for filming the following subjects: •...
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Page 71: Quick View
Advanced recording Quick View Deleting files after Quick View If you touch the delete ( ) tab during Quick View, the file you are Using the Quick View function, you can view the most recently viewing is deleted. recorded video or photo images immediately after you have recorded them. -
Page 72: Guideline
Advanced playback Guideline Play Option This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a You can select a specific video playback option. balanced image composition on the screen. Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. -
Page 73: Highlight
Advanced playback Highlight Highlight playback time to the duration of a video The Highlight function plays a portion of each recorded video at random. Video Duration Highlight playback time Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play Less than 5 sec. -
Page 74: Slide Show Option
Advanced playback Slide Show Option File Info You can set the play options for the slide show with the slide show You can see the image information for all images. setting menus. Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ) or Photo play ( ) mode. -
Page 75: Editing Files
Editing files Delete Submenu items You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. • Select Files: Deletes individual images. • Insert a memory card. page 34 Touch the images you want to delete. The indicator • Set the appropriate storage media. -
Page 76: Delete My Clip
Editing files Delete My Clip My Clip Creation You can delete the My Clip tags from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’. You can extract the exciting scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from a video and create one file with them. •... -
Page 77: Protect
Protect You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos cannot be deleted unless you format Submenu items the memory card or cancel the protection. • Select Files: Protects individual images. • Insert a memory card. page 34 Touch the images to protect from erasure. -
Page 78: Copy (Hmx-H405 Only)
Editing files Copy (HMX-H405 only) Submenu items Videos and photos stored in the internal memory can be copied to • Select Files: Copy individual images. the external flash memory card. Copying to the memory card does Touch the images you want to copy. not delete the originals in the internal memory. -
Page 79: Divide
Editing files Divide Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while editing a video recorded on the storage media. Doing so may damage the You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you storage media or data. -
Page 80: Combine
Editing files Combine Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while editing a video recorded on the memory card. Doing so may damage the storage You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the media or data. -
Page 81: System Setting
System setting SETTING MENU ITEMS • Refer to page 50 for setting menus. • For item operation details, go to the page number listed in the table under Page. Items Default value Page Storage Type* Internal Memory Storage Info* Card Info** File No. -
Page 82: Storage Type (Hmx-H405 Only)
System setting Storage Type (HMX-H405 only) Card Info (HMX-H400 only) You can record videos and photos on the internal memory or a This function shows you the storage information of the memory memory card. card, such as used memory space, available memory space, etc. Select the desired storage media before starting recording or Insert a memory card. -
Page 83: File No
System setting File No. Time Zone File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to You can set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder the numbering option you select. in a different time zone. Setting the local time Touch the Menu ( File No. -
Page 84: Date/Time Set
System setting Date/Time Set Time Type By setting the date and time, you You can set the display format for the time. Date/Time Set can display the date and time of the Month Year Touch the Menu ( Setting recording during playback. Time Type 2012 ( ) tab... -
Page 85: Date/Time Display
System setting Date/Time Display You can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen. Submenu items • Off: Current date/time information is not displayed. Before you use the “Date/Time Display” function, you must set the date and time. -
Page 86: Auto Lcd Off
System setting Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption, the camcorder automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the camcorder is idle for a period STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] STBY 00:00:00 STBY 00:00:00 0:00 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 [307Min] [307Min] of time. -
Page 87: Beep Sound
System setting Beep Sound Shutter Sound The Beep Sound function lets you control whether a beep sounds The Shutter Sound function lets you turn the shutter sound that when you touch certain buttons on the screen. plays when you press the PHOTO / (My Clip) button on or off. -
Page 88: Auto Power Off
System setting Auto Power Off Quick On STBY You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use minutes without an operation. This function prevents unnecessary the Quick On STBY function to reduce energy consumption and power consumption. -
Page 89: Pc Software
System setting PC Software Submenu items If you set PC Software to On, you can use the PC software built into • Off: Closing the LCD screen turns off the camcorder. the camcorder (Intelli-studio) by connecting your camcorder to your •... -
Page 90: Usb Connect
System setting USB Connect HDMI TV Out You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have the correct USB connection. connected the camcorder to. Using the HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the camcorder to your TV. -
Page 91: Tv Connect Guide
System setting TV Connect Guide TV Display You can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the You can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that appears camcorder to your TV set. you have connected your camcorder on the TV screen when to a TV. -
Page 92: Format
System setting Format Default Set You can restore all menu settings to their factory default settings. Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. Touch the Menu ( Setting ( ) tab “Default Set.”... -
Page 93: Demo
Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are This camcorder supports Anynet+. Anynet+ is an AV network included with your camcorder so that you may use them more system that lets you control all connected Samsung AV devices with easily. an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. -
Page 94: Connecting To A Tv
Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV Understanding the HDMI cable WITH HDMI HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD data. -
Page 95: Connecting To A Regular Tv
Connecting to a TV Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV output You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable. composite output for standard definition video transfer. -
Page 96: Viewing On A Tv Screen
Connecting to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio: • Video images • Photo images •... -
Page 97: Dubbing Videos
Dubbing videos DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder) with the Audio/Video cable. RECORDER • Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. Videos recorded in this camcorder can be dubbed to a VCR or If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the •... -
Page 98: Printing Photos
Printing photos DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE To set the number of prints PRINTER Touch the decrease ( )/increase ( ) tab to set the number of copies to print. You can print photos directly by connecting your camcorder to a •... - Page 99 Printing photos To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers In the printer mode, touch the 14/17 Menu ( ) tab. 100 - 0014 • The print options appear on the screen. Touch “Date/Time.” Touch the desired submenu item. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ) or Return ( ) tab.
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Page 100: Using With A Windows Computer
To run Intelli-studio, a laptop computer requires better and faster components than a desktop PC. • Intelli-studio is not Macintosh compatible. • We cannot guarantee the functionality of third party software. For best performance please use Samsung’s built in Intelli-Studio software. -
Page 101: Using The Intelli-Studio Program
Set “USB Connect: Mass Storage” and “PC Software: PC Software • Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung) On”. • Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug These are the default settings. - Page 102 Using with a Windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window For details, select Help Help on the Intelli-studio screen. When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails are displayed in the main window. Description Menu items Display files in the selected folder. Switch to Photo edit mode.
- Page 103 Using with a Windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos Step 4. Editing videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli- You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various studio application.
- Page 104 Using with a Windows computer Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Click “Upload” to start uploading. A pop-up window appears to open the web browser of the • Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos selected site or a pop-up window appears asking for your ID directly to a web site with one click.
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Page 105: Using As A Removable Storage Device
Insert a memory card. page 34 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. page 97 The “Removable Disk” or “Samsung” window appears on the • PC’s screen after a moment. • Select “Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer”, and then click “OK.”... - Page 106 Using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media File format • The folder and fi le structure for storage media are below. • File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. Video files •...
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Page 107: 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 Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action. -
Page 108: Auto
Troubleshooting Message Icon Informs that ... Action The write protection tab on an SD Card Locked • Release the write protection tab. or SDHC card has been set to lock. The memory card has a problem Card Error and the camcorder cannot •... - Page 109 Troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Informs that ... Action Recovering Data… • Wait until data recovery is finished. Don’t power off The file was not created normally. • Never turn off the power or eject the memory card during and keep card recording.
- Page 110 Troubleshooting Playback Message Icon Informs that ... Action A problem has occurred while the • Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing Read Error camcorder was reading data from up important files to a PC or another storage device. the storage media.
- Page 111 Troubleshooting Message Icon Informs that ... Action Fail Printer A problem occurred when • Check the USB cable. Connecting Change connecting the camcorder via • Try the connection procedure again. 'USB Connect' USB to a printer. • Switch “USB connect” function to “PictBridge.” Fail USB Connecting A problem occurred when •...
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Page 112: Symptoms And Solutions
Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution • The battery may not be installed in your camcorder. Insert the battery into the camcorder. • The inserted battery may be discharged. - Page 113 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution • Press the MODE button to set the record mode. page 29 Pressing the Recording start/stop button • There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. does not start recording. • Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock. The actual recording time is less than the •...
- Page 114 Troubleshooting Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions • Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 34 do not operate. • If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. page 88 Image cannot be •...
- Page 115 Troubleshooting Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution • Image files recorded using another device may not play on your camcorder. Playback (play/pause) function does not work. • Check memory card compatibility. page 35 Photo images stored on a storage media are •...
- Page 116 USB cable again correctly. • We cannot guarantee the functionality of third party software. For best performance please use Samsung’s built in Intelli-Studio software. • You need a video codec to play the file recorded on your camcorder. Install the software provided with your camcorder.
- Page 117 Troubleshooting Overall operations Symptom Explanation/Solution The date and time are • Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? incorrect. The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged. page 23 Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Symptom Feature is not enabled Because of the following settings...
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Page 118: Maintenance & Additional Information
Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are not • Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the malfunctions. camcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorized - When you use the camcorder, the surface around the LCD screen service center. may heat up. -
Page 119: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
NTSC based TV or external device and have the appropriate Audio/Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (For example, an NTSC to PAL format converter). The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung. -
Page 120: Glossary
Maintenance & additional information GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) F. No (F-Number) A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your The f-number defines the brightness of lens. Smaller number lens has generally camcorder uses the contrast to focus automatically. brighter image.The f-number is directly proportional to the focal length and inversely proportional to the lens diameter. -
Page 121: Specifications
Specifications Model name HMX-H400BN/HMX-H405BN Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/4” CMOS System Effective pixels 1.7M Total pixels Lens F1.8 ~ F3.8, 30x optical zoom, 45x digital zoom Focal length 2.47mm ~ 74.1mm... - Page 122 LIMITED WARRANTY 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 123 Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) (Applicable in the European Union and other European This marking on the battery, manual or packaging countries with separate collection systems) indicates that the batteries in this product should not be This marking on the product, accessories or literature...
- Page 124 QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY CALL OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WRITE 1-800-SAMSUNG Samsung Electronics America, lnc. IN THE US www.samsung.com (726-7864) 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660-2112 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...