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.
Quick start guide
STEP 1: Get ready
1
Insert the battery to the
camcorder.
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Make sure that the
SAMSUNG logo is
facing down and the
battery is placed as
shown in the figure.
2
Charge the battery fully.
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The battery is fully
charged when the
charging indicator light
turns green.
3
Insert a memory card.
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You can use
commercially available
SDHC or SD memory
cards with this
camcorder.
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STEP 2: Record with your camcorder
Recording start/stop button
LCD screen
Your camcorder turns on when you open the
LCD screen.
Zoom dial
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Quick start guide
Recording videos
Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology
give you the clearest video quality.
1
Open the LCD screen.
2
Select the video recording mode by touching the Video
recording mode ( ) tab.
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Press the Recording start/stop button.
To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button.
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The default video resolution setting is “Full HD 1080/50i”. You can
also record with SD (standard definition) video quality.
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Recording photos
Your camcorder can record high quality photos with a 16:9 aspect
ratio.
1
Open the LCD screen.
2
Select the photo recording mode by touching the Photo
recording mode ( ) tab.
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3
Press the Recording start/stop button.
The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded.
Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD
screen.
When you close the LCD screen, your camcorder goes to the Quick
On STBY mode (power saving mode). You can start recording
quickly when you open the LCD screen.
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Quick start guide
STEP3: Play back videos or photos
Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen
You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.
1
Touch the Playback ( ) tab on the LCD screen in STBY
mode.
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2
Touch the thumbnail ( / ) tab, then touch the desired
image.
Viewing on a high definition TV
You can enjoy HD (high definition) videos on an HDTV.
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You can also play back videos on a SD (standard definition) image
quality TV.
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STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos
Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of the internal
Intelli-studio programme on your Windows computer.
Using the Intelli-studio programme built into your camcorder, you
can import videos/photos into your computer, and edit or share
the videos/photos with your friends and family.
For details, see pages 86~90
Importing and viewing videos/photos from the
camcorder to your PC
1
Start the Intelli-studio programme 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 the uploading procedure starts.
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Quick start guide
2
The new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents
Manager” on the Intelli-studio programme.
You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face,
Date, etc.
Saved files into your PC
Contents Manager
Folders directory on your PC
3
Double-click on the file you would like to playback.
Sharing videos/photos on Web sites
Share your contents with the world by uploading videos and
photos directly to a web site with a single click.
Click “Share”
“Upload” on the browser.
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Intelli-studio runs automatically after you connect your camcorder to a
Windows computer if you have set “PC Software: ON” in the Settings
menu.
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STEP5: Delete videos or photos
If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or
photos. Delete videos or photos that you have saved to a
computer from the camcorder’s storage media. Then you can
record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.
Touch the Playback (
) tab
Delete( ) tab on the LCD
screen.
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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 centre.
Model nameColourInternal memoryLens
HMX-Q10BP/HMX-Q11BP/
HMX-Q100BP/HMX-Q130BP
Black
No
X10 (Optical)
X20 (Digital)
HMX-Q10TP/HMX-Q11TP/
HMX-Q100TP/HMX-Q130TP
Titan Silver
HMX-Q10UP/HMX-Q11UP/
HMX-Q100UP/HMX-Q130UP
Blue
HMX-Q10PP/HMX-Q11PP/
HMX-Q100PP/HMX-Q130PP
Pink
Although some features of the models are different, they operate in the
same way.
Checking your accessories
Battery
(BP125A)
AC power adaptor
(AA-MA9)
Audio/Video cable
USB cableUser manual CDQuick start guide
The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.
The contents may vary depending on the sales region.
Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local
Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time
or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of accessories such as
the AC power adaptor or the batteries.
A memory card is not included. See page 31 for memory cards compatible
with your camcorder.
Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start
guide.
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Getting to know the camcorder
Optional accessories
Mini HDMI cable
External battery charger
(IA-BC9UA4)
Memory cardCarrying case
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Getting to know the camcorder
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
Front/Left
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6789
10
1
2
3
1
Lens
2
Internal microphone
3
Charging indicator
4
Home ( ) button
5
LCD screen (Touch screen)
6
Internal speaker
7
Jack cover (AV/HDMI/USB)
8
AV (Audio/Video) jack
9
HDMI jack
10
USB jack
Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens
during recording.
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Getting to know the camcorder
Rear/Right/Bottom
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
1011
8
1
Lens open/close switch
2
Grip belt
3
DC IN jack
4
Jack cover (DC IN)
5
Zoom dial
6
Recording start/stop button
7
Battery slot
8
Memory card slot
9
Battery/Memory card cover
10
Battery release switch
11
Tripod receptacle
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Getting to know the camcorder
IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS
The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting
values.
This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video recording mode only.
Select the video recording mode.
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Video recording mode
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00:00
Left of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
/ /
Smart Auto mode/Manual mode
/Art Film mode
Video/Photo recording mode tab
Zoom tab
Playback tab
Centre of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
STBY
/
z
/
Operating status (standby/recording
/pause)
00:00:00
Time counter (video recording time)
[253Min]
Remaining recordable time
Time Zone (Visit)
01/JAN/2011
00:00
Date/Time
Right of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
Storage media (Memory card)
Battery information (remaining
charge level)
Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar
Video resolution
Tele Macro
OIS Duo
The on-screen indicators are based on
an 32GB SDHC memory card capacity.
The screen above is an example and
may differ from the actual display.
For warning indicators and messages,
see pages 93~97
The illustrated items above and their
positions can be changed without notice
to improve performance.
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Getting to know the camcorder
This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only.
Select the photo recording mode.
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Photo recording mode
9999
01/JAN/2011
00:00
9
9
9
9
Left of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
/ /
Smart Auto mode/Manual mode
/Art Film mode
Video/Photo recording mode tab
Zoom tab
Playback tab
Centre of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
9999
Photo image counter (total number
of recordable photos)
Time Zone (Visit)
01/JAN/2011
00:00
Date/Time
Right of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
Storage media (Memory card)
Battery information (remaining
charge level)
Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar
Photo resolution
Tele Macro
OIS Duo
The total number of recordable photos is
based on available space on the storage
media.
The largest number the OSD Image
Counter can display is “9,999”.
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This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video playback mode only.
Select the video playback mode.
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Video playback mode : Thumbnail view
IndicatorMeaning
Video thumbnail view tab
Photo thumbnail view tab
Combine tab
IndicatorMeaning
Delete tab
Video recording mode tab
Erase protection
Video playback mode: Single view
00:00:20/ 00:01:03 100_0001
Top of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
Video playback mode
X
/
Operating status (playback/pause etc.)
00:00:00/00:00:55
Time code (elapsed time/recorded time)
100_0001
File name (File number)
Storage media (memory card)
Battery information (remaining
battery level)
Playback progress bar
Video resolution
Video playback option
Erase protection
Bottom of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
Volume tab
Thumbnail view tab
MENU tab
Playback related function tab
(skip/search/pause/playback/
slow playback/frame by frame
playback)
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Getting to know the camcorder
This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo playback mode only.
Select the photo playback mode.
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Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view
Photo playback mode: Single view
1/12 100_0001
X1.1
Top of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
Photo playback mode
1/12
Photo image counter (current
image/total number of recorded
images)
100_0001
File name (file number)
Storage media (memory card)
Battery information (remaining
battery level)
Photo resolution
Erase protection
X1.1
Playback zoom (X1.1 ~ X8.0)
Bottom of the LCD screen
IndicatorMeaning
Thumbnail view tab
MENU tab
Slide show start tab
IndicatorMeaning
Video thumbnail view tab
Photo thumbnail view tab
Delete tab
IndicatorMeaning
Photo recording mode tab
Erase protection
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Getting started
INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY
Battery release switch
To insert the battery
1
Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure.
2
Insert the battery into the battery slot until it locks.
Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing down and the
battery is placed as shown in the figure.
3
Close the battery slot cover.
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To eject the battery
1
Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure.
2
Slide the Battery release switch in the direction as shown in the
figure and pull out the battery.
3
Close the battery slot cover.
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.
Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder.
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Getting started
CHARGING THE BATTERY
You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
Insert the battery into the camcorder.
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To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
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Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable.
The charging indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator turns green.•
Using the AC power adaptor
Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly, and then
plug the AC Power adaptor in the wall outlet.
Using the USB cable
Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly, and then
connect the other end to a USB port of a PC.
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.
Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the AC power adaptor. Otherwise, you can damage the storage media or data.
Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs
while using your camcorder.
Do not place the AC Adaptor in a confined space when you use it, such as between a wall and a piece of furniture.
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When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will override the USB.
You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the AC power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder.
USB charging time may depend on the type of USB host on your PC.
If you use the camcorder while you are charging the battery, charging may take longer.
Be sure to use the included AC power adaptor to power the camcorder. Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire.
You can use the AC power adaptor around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your
distributor.
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Getting started
CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE
You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.
To check the charging state
The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state.
(Orange)
Charging
(Green)
Fully charged
Battery level display
The battery level display shows the
amount of battery power remaining
in the battery.
Battery level
indicator
StateMessage
Fully charged-
25~50% used-
50~75% used-
75~95% used-
95~98% used-
Exhausted (flickers): The camcorder will be
forced to turn off after 3 minutes. Change
the battery as soon as possible.
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-After 3 seconds, the camcorder turns off.“Low Battery”
The figures above are based on a fully charged battery at a normal
temperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.
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Available running time for the battery
Battery typeBP125A
Charging time
Using the AC power adaptor: approx. 120 min.
Using the USB cable: approx. 270 min.
Video resolutionFull HDSD
Continuous recording time
Approx. 105 min.
Approx. 120 min.
Playback time
Approx. 140 min.Approx. 160 min.
Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully charge a
completely exhausted battery.
Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully
charged the battery. ‘Full HD’ stands for high definition image quality and ‘SD’
stands for standard image quality.
Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test conditions. Your
times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions.
The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your
camcorder in low temperatures.
We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse
REC function.
The charging time will vary depending on the charge remaining in the
battery.
The battery is charged over 95% after about 2 hours, and the
indicator colour changes to green. It takes about 2 hours and 40
minutes for the battery to charge 100%.
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Continuous Recording (without zoom)
The continuous recording time above shows the available recording time when
you record without using any other function after recording starts. The battery may
discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference if you use the recording start/stop, the
zoom, and the playback functions. Prepare additional batteries with the expectation
that the actual recording time is about 1/3 to 1/2 of the times listed above.
Using an AC power source
We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder
from a household AC outlet when recording and playing the camcorder indoors.
The connection is the same as that for battery charging.
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About the battery
Battery Properties
A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient
temperature (below 50ºF (10ºC)) may shorten its usage time and affect its
function. Before recording in low temperatures, put the battery into your
pocket to warm it, then install it in the camcorder.
Make sure to store the battery separately after use.
- A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored
in the camcorder even if the camcorder power is off.
- The battery may be completely discharged, if it has been installed and left
in the camcorder for a long period of time. If this occurs, the battery may
not fully operate even if you charge it.
- If the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery and then,
using your camcorder, drain the charge completely once every 3 months
to keep the battery functioning properly. To store the battery, remove it
from your camcorder and put it in a cool, dry place.
Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors in cold
temperatures.
- The cold temperature may shorten the available recording time.
- Carry the supplied AC power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling.
Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is
dropped.
- If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder, you
can damage the camcorder.
Remove the battery and the memory card from the camcorder and
disconnect the AC power adaptor after use.
- Store the battery in a stable, cool and dry place.
(Recommended temperature : 59ºF ~ 77ºF (15ºC~ 25ºC), recommended
humidity: 40%~ 60%)
- Temperatures that are too high or too low shorten the battery lifetime.
- The battery terminals can become rusty or malfunction if the battery is
stored in a smoky or dusty location.
Recycle or dispose of your dead batteries properly.
The battery lifetime is limited.
- Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If
decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is probably
time to replace the battery with a new one.
- Each battery’s life is affected by storage, operating, and environmental
conditions.
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TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
Home ( ) button
LCD screen
1
Turn on the camcorder by opening the LCD screen.
Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the
LCD screen.
To turn the camcorder on when the LCD screen is already
open, close the LCD screen and open it again.
2
To turn off the camcorder, press and hold the Home ( ) button
or close the LCD screen.
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The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when you turn it
on.
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If the Quick On STBY function is set to 5 Min and you close the LCD
screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates.
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The camcorder turns on automatically if connecting the AC power
adaptor or inserting the battery to the camcorder with the LCD
screen open.
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When using this camcorder for the first time
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 then set the date and time.
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If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears
every time you turn on the camcorder.
Basic operation of the camcorder
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Basic operation of the camcorder
SETTING THE OPERATION MODES
You can easily switch the operating mode by touching the tabs on
the LCD screen.
Switching to the recording mode
In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) or Photo recording mode
(
) tab. Touching each tab switches to the respective mode.
You can also switch directly to the recording mode when pressing the
Recording start/stop button in the playback mode.
You can switch to the desired recording mode by touching “
Smart Auto”,
“Manual”, or “Art Film” on the Home menu.
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Switching to the playback mode
You can switch to the playback mode by touching “Album” on the Home
menu.
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You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail
display by touching the Playback (
) tab in STBY mode.
Smart AutoManualArt Film
AlbumSettings
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USING THE TOUCH SCREEN
The touch screen lets you playback and recording with a simple
touch of your finger. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD
screen to support it. Then, touch the items displayed on the screen.
Touch
Slightly touch the items to select or execute with your finger.
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Drag
Drag the touch screen to up, down, left, or right to select the desired
items or files.
Do not place any 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 screen.
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Be careful not to accidentally press the button near the LCD screen
while using the touch screen.
The tabs and indicators that appear on the LCD screen depend on
the current recording/playback status of your camcorder.
The camcorder does not recognise touches if you touch more than two
points on the screen at the same time. Touch one point at a time.
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Switching the information display mode
You can switch the on-screen information display mode.
Each time you touch the LCD screen, the full and minimum display
modes alternate.
Full display mode
Minimum display mode
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Warning indicators and messages may appear, depending on the
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Basic operation of the camcorder
SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME
FOR THE FIRST TIME
Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this
camcorder for the first time.
1
Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.
The time zone (“Home”) screen appears based on Lisbon
and London (Greenwich Mean Time).
2
Select your local area on the map by touching the left ( ) or
right ( ) tab on the LCD screen, and then press the ( ) tab.
The “Date/Time Set” screen appears.
Home
London,Lisbon
[GMT-00:00] 01/JAN/2011 00:00
3
Set the date by touching the corresponding item or dragging it
to up or down.
01JAN2011
Date / Time Set
DateMonthYear
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Touch the time ( ) tab, and then set the time by touching the
corresponding item or dragging it to up or down.
Date / Time Set
0000
HrMin
5
Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then touch the ( )
tab.
The date/time setting finishes.
You can set the year up to 2037, based on the “Home” item.
Set “Date/Time Display” to On.
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Activating the (
) icon moves the time forward by 1 hour.
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Internal rechargeable battery
Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that
retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned
off.
If the battery is depleted, the current date/time values are reset to
the default values. If this occurs, you need to recharge the internal
rechargeable battery (see below), and then re-set the current date
and time.
Charging the internal rechargeable battery
The internal battery is always recharged while your camcorder is
connected to the AC power or while the battery is attached.
If you have not used the camcorder for about 2 weeks and you
have not connected the AC power or the battery to it, the internal
battery fully discharges. If this occurs, charge the internal battery
by connecting the camcorder to the supplied AC adaptor for 24
hours.
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Basic operation of the camcorder
SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE
You can select the language in which the camcorder displays the
menu screen or messages. The camcorder retains the language
setting even when you turn it off.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
touch “Settings”
“General”.
Drag the LCD screen to up or down until “General” appears.
2
Touch “Language”.
Drag the LCD screen to up or down until “Language”
appears.
>
General
Default Set
Demo
Language
Format
ON
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Touch the desired language.
Drag the LCD screen to up or down until the desired
language appears.
>>
Language
English
한국어
Français
Deutsch
4
Touch the Return ( ) tab to complete the setting.
The camcorder displays the menus screen and messages in
the language you selected.
Supported languages
English
한국어
FrançaisDeutsch
ItalianoEspañolPortuguêsNederlands
SvenskaSuomiNorskDansk
Polski
Čeština
SlovenskyMagyar
RomânăБългарскиΕλληνικά
Srpski
Hrvatski
УкраїнськаРусский
中文(简体中文)
中文(繁体中文)
日本語
ไทย
Türkçe
“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.
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Getting ready to start recording
INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)
To insert a memory card
1
Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.
2
Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks.
Make sure that the terminal portion of the card is facing down
and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure.
3
Close the memory card cover.
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To eject a memory card
1
Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.
2
Gently push the memory card to eject it.
3
Close the memory card cover.
To avoid the data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing and hold the Home ( ) button before inserting or ejecting the memory card.
Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.
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Your camcorder supports only SD and SDHC cards.
The compatibility with the camcorder may vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of memory card.
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Getting ready to start recording
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD
(NOT SUPPLIED)
Compatible memory cards
This camcorder can be used with SD and SDHC cards.
We recommend you use an SDHC card.
SD cards up to 2GB are supported by this camcorder. Normal
operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB.
MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.
MLC (Multi Level Cell) system: only lower write speed is
supported.
For best results, we recommend using a memory card that
supports a faster write speed.
Using a lower write speed memory card for recording video may
cause difficulties when storing.
You may even lose your video data during the recording.
In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video, the
camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and
displays a warning:
“Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution”.
If you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the
resolution of the recording may be lower than the set value.
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The higher the resolution and quality, the more memory the
camcorder uses.
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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 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.
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Getting ready to start recording
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
Resolution
Storage media (Capacity)
1GB2GB4GB8GB16GB32GB
Full HD 1080/50i
8153061125253
HD 720/50p
11214286177357
SD 576/50p
3263
1262545211051
(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)
Recordable number of photos
Resolution
Storage media (Capacity)
1GB2GB4GB8GB16GB32GB
4.9M 2944X1656
93118613721744099999999
2M 1920X1080
117323464654940299999999
(Unit: Approximate number of images)
1GB
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1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less
as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory.
Actual recording times may differ depending on the recording
conditions and the subject.
The higher the quality and resolution, the more memory the
camcorder uses.
Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time, but the
image quality may suffer.
The bit rate automatically adjusts to the image being recorded.
Accordingly, the recording time may vary.
Memory cards bigger than 32GB may not operate normally.
When a video file exceeds 1.8GB, a new video file is created
automatically.
The maximum number of recordable photo and video files is 9999,
respectively.
The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on
settings.
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Getting ready to start recording
USING 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.
Switch grip (Either handed grip)
The camcorder is designed for you to use conveniently with either
your right or left hand. If you want to use this function, set “Switch
Grip” to “ON” in the Settings menu.
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<When you hold the camcorder with your left hand>
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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.
When you change the Switch Grip direction while recording, the
recording may be temporarily interrupted.
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Getting ready to start recording
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image
viewing.
1
Open the LCD screen with your finger.
The screen opens up to 90°.
2
Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.
You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to 90°
backward. To view recordings more conveniently, rotate the
screen by 180° towards the lens, then fold it back to the body.
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When you reverse and close the LCD screen by rotating it
to 180° towards the lens, the camcorder switches to the
playback mode automatically.
Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the
screen and the camcorder.
Clean fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.
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RECORDING VIDEOS
This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard
Definition (SD) image resolutions. Set your desired resolution before
recording.
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Insert a memory card.
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Select the video recording mode.
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Open the Lens cover by using the Lens open/close switch.
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Select a subject to record.
Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for recording.
Use the Zoom dial or Zoom (
) tab on the LCD screen to
adjust the size of the subject.
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Press the Recording start/stop button.
The recording (
) indicator appears and recording starts.
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3
To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button again.
To pause recording
The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
video. With this function, you can record your favourite scenes as a
single video.
Touch the Pause (
) tab on the LCD screen to pause while
recording. Touch the Recording (
) tab to resume.
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Basic recording
If the power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the
video may not be recorded/edited.
Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of
normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error.
Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.
Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while
accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage
media or the data in the storage media.
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Videos are compressed in the H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) format.
Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent
unnecessary battery power consumption.
For the on-screen information display, see page 17
For approximate recording time, see page 33.
Sound is recorded by the internal stereo microphone located on
the front of the camcorder. Make sure that the microphone is not
blocked.
Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording
function to see if there any problems with the audio or video
recording.
For various functions available during recording, see
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If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled
during recording, the system is switched to the data recovery mode.
While data is being recovered, no other function is enabled. When
the recording time is short, the data recovery might fail.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options.
Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded.
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The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not affect the
image being recorded.
The Home (
) button cannot be used during video recording.
Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone
sensitivity that may record surrounding ambient noise. The increasing
microphone sensitivity can let the camcorder record zoom noises
during zooming (the sound of the zoom mechanism etc).
When you record indoors or in the dark places, ISO sensitivity is
automatically adjusted. It can make interference effects on images
and you cannot view the images recorded in the dark places
correctly. We recommend you to use professional camcorders like a
infrared camcorder when recording at night.
An image can be shaken when the OIS Duo function is enabled if the
camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed on a place. Release the
OIS Duo function when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.
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Basic recording
RECORDING PHOTOS
You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the
desired resolution before recording.
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Insert a memory card.
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Select the photo recording mode.
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Open the Lens cover by using the Lens open/close switch.
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Select a subject to record.
Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for recording.
Use the Zoom dial or Zoom (
) tab on the LCD screen to
adjust the size of the subject.
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Adjust the subject at the centre of the LCD screen, and press
the Recording start/stop button.
The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded.
Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking
photos as it may damage the storage media or data.
Recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo
resolution.
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The camcorder does not record audio when you take photos.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu
options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being
recorded.
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For on-screen display information, see page 18.
For various functions available during recording, see pages 50~57
Photo files conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)
standard, established by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association.)
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RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS
(SMART AUTO)
User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder to the
recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the
best performance.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
touch “Smart Auto”.
Smart Auto (
) indicator appears on the LCD screen.
Smart AutoManualArt Film
AlbumSettings
2
Align your subject in the frame.
The camcorder automatically detects the scene (Landscape,
etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly.
The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen.
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Appears when recording at night. (Night)
Appears when recording images of landscapes with backlighting. (Backlight)
Appears when recording people. (Portrait)
Appears when recording a very bright scene. (White)
Appears when recording an outdoor scene. (Landscape)
Appears when recording images using close-up. (Macro)
Appears when recording images of clear skies. (Blue sky)
Appears when recording images of forested areas. (Natural green)
Appears when recording images of sunsets. (Sunset)
3
To record the video or photo, press the Recording start/stop
button.
4
To cancel the Smart Auto mode, press the Home ( ) button
touch “Manual”.
Most settings are automatically adjusted in the Smart Auto mode. To
set or adjust functions on your own, select “Manual” on the Home
menu.
When the camcorder fails to recognise the recording situations, it
records in the basic setting (
).
The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on
shooting conditions, such as camcorder shake, lighting, and distance
to the subject.
The camcorder may not detect the portrait mode depending on the
orientation or the brightness of faces.
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Basic recording
ZOOMING
This camcorder allows you to record using optical X10 zoom and
digital zoom by rotating the Zoom dial or touching the Zoom
(
) tab on the LCD screen.
W: Recording wide area
(wide-angle)
T: Recording enlarged image
(telephoto)
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To zoom in
Rotate the Zoom dial towards T (telephoto). Or touch the Zoom
(
) tab, and then touch the Telephoto ( ) tab.
The distant subject is gradually magnified.
The highest zoom magnification ratio is X10 in the normal zoom-in.
To zoom out
Rotate the Zoom dial towards W (wide-angle). Or touch the Zoom
(
) tab, and then touch the Wide-angle ( ) tab.
The subject gets smaller and further away.
The smallest zoom ratio is the subject’s original size in the zoom-out.
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T: Telephoto
Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity.
Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom
range.
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Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or
zoom into a subject standing too far away. If this occurs, use the manual
focus function. (Video recording mode only)
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The minimum distance you can have between the camcorder and subject
while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm (about 0.4 inches) for wide
angle and about 1m (about 40 inches) for telephoto. If you want to shoot
the subject close to the lens at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function.
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Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.
The camcorder can record the sound of the zoom mechanism.
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CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE
You can switch to the playback mode by selecting “Album” on the Home menu. You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display
by touching the Playback (
) tab on the LCD screen.
The most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view.
The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode that was last used. However, you can choose the video or photo thumbnail
view display options by touching the Video thumbnail view (
) or Photo thumbnail view ( ) tab on the LCD screen.
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Understanding how to change the operation modes
You can easily change the playback mode by touching the LCD screen or using the button as shown in the following figures:
Smart AutoManualArt Film
AlbumSettings
<Video thumbnail view>
Using the Playback ( ) tab
<Photo thumbnail view>
<Video thumbnail view>
<Home menu>
Using the Home ( ) button
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You can choose the thumbnail display type you want by selecting “Thumbnail” in the Settings menu or using the Zoom dial.
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You can switch the playback mode to the recording mode by pressing the Recording start/stop button.
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Basic playback
PLAYING VIDEOS
You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view, find
and play your desired video directly.
Insert a memory card.
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Select the video playback mode.
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Touch the thumbnail of the desired video clip.
The camcorder plays the video you selected.
2
To stop playback and return to the thumbnails, touch the
Thumbnail view (
) tab.
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Find videos in various ways
Drag the thumbnails to up
or down on the LCD screen
to search the thumbnails
you want.
When playback is paused,
drag the image to left or
right on the LCD screen to
go to the previous or next
file.
Touch a point or drag the
pointer to left or right in the
playback progress bar on
the LCD screen to move
directly to the section of the
video you want.
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Basic playback
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 back the following video files:
- A video recorded on another device.
- A video whose file format is not supported by the camcorder.
You can use various playback options during the video playback.
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You can set playback settings using the “Video Play Option” menu.
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You can play back the recorded videos on a TV or PC.
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If you touch the MENU (
) tab or press the Home ( ) button
during playback, the video playback is paused and the menu screen
appears.
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To adjust the volume during video playback
You can hear the sound through the internal speaker of the
camcorder while the video is playing back on the LCD screen.
1
Touch the Volume ( ) tab on the LCD screen.
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Touch the ( )/( ) tab to increase or decrease audio volume.
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The sound level is adjusted between “0~19”. When the level is at “0”,
you cannot hear sound.
When the camcorder is connected to a TV, you will not hear the
sound from the speaker on the camcorder.
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Basic playback
Various playback operations
Playback / Pause / Stop
Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Playback
(
) / Pause ( ) tab during playback.
Touch the Thumbnail view (
) tab to stop playback and return
to the thumbnail.
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Search playback
During playback, each touch of the Reverse search ( ) / Forward
Time lapse recording mode is released once recording has been finished. To start another Time Lapse Recording, repeat steps 1 to 3.
When the camcorder sets the Fader function to On or exits from the Art Film mode, the Time Lapse REC function is automatically set to Off.
50 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video to be saved by your camcorder is one second, the interval defines how
long the time lapse recording should be. For example, if you set the interval to “5 Sec”, time lapse recording should be set to at least 9 minutes to record a minimum
video length of 2 seconds (100 images).
Time lapse REC function lets the camcorder record up to 72 hours until you stop recording or turn the camcorder’s power off.
Once time lapse recording finishes the camcorder switches to the standby mode.
You cannot pause recording during Time lapse recording.
Press the Recording start/stop button if you want to stop time lapse recording.
Audio is not recorded during time lapse recording.
If a video recording fills up 1.8GB of storage memory, a new recording file is automatically started at that point.
If the battery charge is exhausted during the time lapse recording, the camcorder saves the recording up to that point and switches to standby mode. After some time,
it displays a warning message, then turns off automatically.
If memory runs out during a Time Lapse REC, the camcorder switches to standby mode after saving what was recorded so far.
We recommend using the AC power adaptor for a time lapse recording.
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Special effects for recordings
Digital Effect
Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Art Film”
p
touch the
Digital Effect (
) tab.
2
Touch the desired submenu item.
You can view the hidden items by dragging the LCD screen
to left or right.
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Digital Effect : Off
OFF
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Submenu items
OFF
Off( )
Without any Digital
Effect, a normal,
natural image is
displayed during
recording or playback.
Black & White(
BWBW
)
This mode changes
the image to black and
wite.
Sepia(
SS
)
This mode gives the
image a reddish brown
look.
Negative(
NN
)
This mode reverses
the colours, creating a
negative image.
Art(
)
This mode helps adjust
for facial imperfections.
Noir(
NrNr
)
This mode creates
a stronger image by
increasing contrast.
Western(
WW
)
This mode creates
a faded and old film
vintage look.
Dazzle(
DD
)
This mode creates
a brighter image by
increasing colour
saturation.
Ghost(
)
This mode creates a
drawn out image effect
like an apparition or
ghost. (Video recording
mode only)
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Editing videos and photos
Delete
You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once.
Insert a memory card.
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Select the video playback mode or photo playback mode.
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Touch the Delete ( ) tab on the thumbnail view display.
2
Touch the files you want to delete. After you have selected all
the files you want to delete, touch the (
) tab.
The delete (
) indicator appears on the selected files.
Whenever you touch the thumbnail file, the selection (
) and
release alternate.
To delete all the files, touch the Select all (
) tab. The delete
(
) indicator appears on all the thumbnails.
To release the delete (
) indicator all at once, touch the
Clear (
) tab.
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Touch “Yes”.
The camcorder deletes all the files having the delete (
)
indicator.
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.
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mode.
To protect important images from accidental erasure, activate the
image protection function in advance.
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You cannot delete protected files. Cancel the protect function first.
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If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you
cannot delete the images.
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The delete function does not work if battery charge is insufficient. It is
recommended to use AC power to continue power supply during the
deletion.
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Editing videos and photos
Protect
You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure.
The protected videos and photos cannot be deleted unless you
format the memory card or cancel the protection.
Insert a memory card.
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Select the video playback mode or photo playback mode.
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Touch the file you want to protect.
2
Touch the MENU ( ) tab
p
Touch the desired item next to
“Protect”.
Delete
Protect
Divide
File Info
ON
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Submenu items
OFF: Turns off protection on protected image.
ON(
) : Protects the selected image.
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You can operate this function in the full and single image display
mode only.
If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you
cannot apply this function.
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Editing videos and photos
Divide
You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you
no longer need. As this function edits the original file, make sure to
back up the original before dividing it.
Insert a memory card.
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Select the video playback mode.
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Touch the video you want to edit.
2
Touch the MENU ( ) tab
p
touch “Divide”.
The selected video appears as paused.
Delete
Protect
File Info
OFF
Divide
3
Find the point of division by touching the playback control tabs.
Playback control tabs:
/ / / / /
Drag the playback progress bar to left or right on the LCD
screen to move directly to the division point.
4
Touch the Pause ( ) tab at the point of division, and then
touch the Cutting (
) tab.
A message appears asking for your confirmation.
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Divide
5
Touch “Yes”.
The video is divided into two video clips.
The second portion of the divided video is displayed as the
last thumbnail.
After the division, you can partially delete unnecessary
sections of the divided videos or combine them with other
videos.
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.
You can operate this function in the single image display mode only.
You cannot divide files that display the protect indicator (
). Cancel
the protect function first.
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The beginning or end of the divided videos may drift by approx. 2
seconds before or after the division point.
The Divide function is not available under the following conditions:
- If the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds.
- If you trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the
beginning and the end.
- If the remaining section of the memory space is less than 15MB.
- When the number of files reaches 9999.
Photos cannot be divided.
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Combine
You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the
original files, make sure to back up the original files before combining
them.
Insert a memory card.
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Select the video playback mode.
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Touch the Combine ( ) tab on the thumbnail view display.
2
Touch the video thumbnails of the videos you want to combine
in the order you want them combined.
The Combine ( ) indicator and the order number appear on
the selected videos. Whenever you touch the video thumbnail,
the selection (
) and release alternate.
The checkbox on the video thumbnail does not appear if the
video files have different resolutions.
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Touch the ( ) tab.
A message appears asking for your confirmation.
4
Touch “Yes”.
The camcorder combines the video files you selected in the
order you designated, and then stores the combined videos
as a single video file.
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.
You cannot combine the files that are protected (). Cancel the
protect function first.
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The original videos are not preserved.
The Combine function is not available under the following conditions:
- If the Videos are in different resolution formats. For example, videos
recorded at “Video Resolution: Full HD 1080/50i” and “Video
Resolution: HD 720/50p” cannot be combined.
- If the file size of the combined videos exceeds 1.8 GB.
- If the remaining memory space on your memory card is less than
15MB.
- If a video file format is not supported by the camcorder.
- When the camcorder is playing a video file.
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Editing videos and photos
File Info
You can see image information for each image.
Insert a memory card.
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Select the video playback mode.
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Touch the desired file to view the file information.
2
Touch the MENU ( ) tab
p
touch “File Info”.
The information of the selected file appears.
File Info
Date : 01.JAN.2011
Duration : 00:00:05
Size : 9.56 MB
Resolution : Full HD
100VIDEO
HDV_0008.MP4
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
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Other settings
Video Resolution
You can select the resolution of video to be recorded on storage
media.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Shooting”
p
“Video Resolution”.
2
Touch the desired submenu item.
>> Video Resolution
Full HD 1080/50i
HD 720/50p
SD 576/50p
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
Full HD 1080/50i ( ): Records in the Full HD (1920x1080/50i) format.
HD 720/50p (
): Records in the HD (1280x720/50p) format.
SD 576/50p (
): Records in the SD (720x576/50p) format.
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“50i” indicates the camcorder will record in interlaced scan mode at
50 fields per second.
“50p” indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode
at 50 frames per second.
Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR is an
encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate in response
to the image being recorded.
The available video recording time differs according to the video
resolution you select.
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Photo Resolution
You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “
Settings”
p
“
Shooting”
p
“Photo Resolution”.
2
Touch the desired submenu item.
>> Photo Resolution
4.9M 2944X1656
2M 1920X1080
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
4.9M 2944X1656 ( ): Records in the 2944x1656 resolution.
2M 1920X1080 (
2
M
2
M
): Records in the 1920x1080 resolution.
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resolution you select.
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Photos that are recorded on your camcorder may not playback
properly on other digital devices that do not support these photo
sizes.
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Other settings
OIS Duo
Reduce camcorder shake and prevent blurred images with Optical
and Digital Image Stabilisation functions.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Shooting”.
2
Touch the desired item next to “OIS Duo”.
> Shooting
Photo Resolution
Tele Macro
OIS Duo
Video Resolution
OFF
ON
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
OFF: Disables the function.
ON(
): The OIS Duo function is enabled to compensate for shaking.
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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 tele
angle. It is useful to get close up images of flowers or insects etc.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Shooting”.
2
Touch the desired item next to “Tele Macro”.
> Shooting
Photo Resolution
Tele Macro
OIS Duo
Video Resolution
ON
OFF
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
OFF: Disables the function.
ON (
):
You can focus on a small portion of a large object at a tele angle.
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When recording in Tele Macro mode, the focus speed may be lowered.
Use a tripod (not supplied) to prevent camcorder shake in the Tele Macro
mode.
Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode.
As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows.
When the distance between the camcorder and a subject is too close and
the camcorder cannot be in the focus, rotate the
Zoom dial towards W
(wide-angle) a little bit and then adjust the focal distance between them.
When the Tele Macro is On and the camcorder magnifies a subject in tele
mode, the minimum focal distance between the camcorder and a subject
is 50cm.
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Other settings
Digital Zoom
The images optically magnified by the lens can be electronically
magnified up to the maximum 200 times.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Shooting”.
2
Touch the desired item next to “Digital Zoom”.
> Shooting
Tele Macro
OIS Duo
Photo Resolution
OFF
OFF
Digital Zoom
ON
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
OFF: Disables the digital zoom function. Only optical zoom is available.
ON: Enables higher digital zoom magnification.
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•
When you use the digital zoom, the camcorder processes the image
digitally more than in the optical zoom mode. As a result, the image
resolution may deteriorate.
The top of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone
appears when you rotate the Zoom dial or use the Zoom (
) tab.
Zoom indicator
Optical range
Digital range
Thumbnail
You can choose the 3x3 or 4x4 type as the thumbnail view display.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “
Settings”
p
“
Playback”
p
“
Thumbnail”.
2
Touch the desired submenu item.
>> Thumbnail
3x3
4x4
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
3X3: Displays the 3x3 type as the thumbnail view display.
4X4:
Displays the 4x4 type as the thumbnail view display.
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•
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Other settings
Video Play Option
You can set a specific playback style according to your preference.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Playback”
p
“Video Play Option”.
2
Touch the desired submenu item.
>> Video Play Option
Play All
Play One
Repeat All
Repeat One
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
Play All( ): Plays video clips in succession starting from the selected
video to the last one, then returns to the thumbnail index
view.
Play One(
): Plays the selected video only, and returns to the
thumbnail view.
Repeat All(
): Plays all the video clips repeatedly until the Thumbnail
view (
) tab is touched.
Repeat One(
): Plays the selected video only repeatedly until the
Thumbnail view (
) tab is touched.
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•
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•
Slide Show Option
You can set the playback options for the slide show with the slide
show setting menus.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Playback”
p
“Slide Show Option”.
2
Set the slide show options by touching the corresponding item
or dragging it to up or down.
OnOn1Sec
Slide Show Option
IntervalMusicEffect
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
Interval: Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select. You
can choose 1 sec. or 3 sec.
Music: You can turn the internal background music on or off. This
camcorder has 7 default background melodies stored in the
boot-up flash memory. If the music is on when the slide show
starts, the 7 melodies will play back in shuffle mode.
Effect: Continuously plays back photos using the fade in/out effect to
transition between images.
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Other settings
LCD Brightness
This camcorder’s LCD brightness is optimised at the factory.
However, you can adjust the LCD brightness according to the
ambient environment.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Display”
p
“LCD Brightness”.
2
Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the
setting values as you want.
You can set values for LCD brightness between 0 and 10.
LCD Brightness
5
3
Touch the ( ) tab to complete the setting.
4
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
If the surroundings are too bright, adjust the brightness of the LCD
screen.
Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image you are
recording.
A brighter LCD screen consumes more power.
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•
•
•
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
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Display”
p
“Guideline”.
2
Touch the desired submenu item.
>> Guideline
Off
Cross
Grid
Safety Zone
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
Off: Disables the function.
Cross (
): Placing the subject at the centre cross point puts the
subject in the middle of the frame.
Grid (
): For recording multiple subjects. Putting subjects at or near
the grid cross points creates a balanced composition.
Safety Zone (
): Positioning subjects within the Safety Zone rectangle
ensures they will be recorded.
•
•
•
•
Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a
balanced composition.
Guidelines are not recorded.
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•
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Other settings
Date/Time Display
You can set the Date/Time Display function so that the date and
time appear on the LCD screen.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Display”
p
“Date/Time Display”.
2
Touch the desired submenu item.
>> Date/Time Display
Off
Date
Time
Date & Time
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
Off: The current date/time information is not displayed.
Date: Displays the current date.
Time: Displays the current time.
Date & Time: Displays the current date and time.
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•
The date/time will read “01/JAN/2011 00:00” in the following case:
- When the internal rechargeable battery is depleted.
The date and time displayed by this function depend on the “
Date
Type” and “Time Type” settings.
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pages 73~74
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•
TV Display
When your camcorder is connected to a TV, you can select whether
the camcorder’s On Screen Display (OSD) appears on the TV
screen.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Display”.
2
Touch the desired item next to “TV Display”.
> Display
Guideline
TV Display
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
ON
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
OFF: The OSD (On Screen Display) menus are only shown on the LCD
screen.
ON: The OSD menus are shown on the LCD screen and the TV screen
as well.
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•
The menu screen, thumbnail display, and demo screens are shown on
the TV even if you set “TV Display” to “OFF”.
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Other settings
HDMI TV Out
You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have
connected the camcorder to.
1
Press the Home ( ) button
p
touch “Settings”
p
“Display”
p
“HDMI TV Out”.
2
Touch the desired submenu item.
>> HDMI TV Out
Auto
576p
3
To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.
Submenu items
Auto: The video signals are output in the same format as the recorded
file. Use this setting only when connecting to an HDTV.
576p: The recorded file is output in the 720x576p format. Use this
setting only when connecting to a standard and analog TV which
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