Page 1: User Manual
High Defi nition Digital Camcorder user manual imagine Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register the possibilities HMX-R10SN HMX-R10BN...
Page 2 Utilizes Interlace and Progressive system Your camcorder supports both 1080/60(interlace) and 1080/30(progressive) resolutions to display an image. The interlace system scans odd lines and even lines in the image by turns, while the progressive system scans all lines at once like processing a film image.
Page 3 12 Mega pixel Photo Quality Samsung’s Pixel Rising technology yields high resolution still images that retain colors and resolution in extraordinary detail. The result is the 12 megapixel image quality that is equivalent to a digital camera. Quick Standby Capability Closing the LCD screen in the STBY mode minimizes the power consumption by switching the camcorder to the Quick On STBY mode.
Page 4: Before Reading This User Manual
Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. PRECAUTIONS •...
Page 5 • Make a backup of important recorded data. Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.
Page 6 Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. • The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark. • Microsoft ® , Windows ®...
Page 7: Important Safety Instructions
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture. Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Page 8 17. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
Page 9 23. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Page 10 See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/ perchlorate.” NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 11: Safety Information
The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Means that there s a potental rsk of serous personal njury. CAUTION Means that there s a potental rsk of personal njury or...
Page 12 Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully Do not connect the AC adapter unless the plug can be fully inserted with no nserted wth no part of the part of the blades exposed. blades exposed.
Page 13 Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes n temperature or a humd place. There s also a rsk of defect or electrc shock when usng outdoors durng lghtnng storms.
Page 14 Use the mains plug where it can be readily operable. If any problem occurs with the product, the mains plug must be removed to disconnect power completely.
Page 15: Table Of Contents
PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION Key features of your full HD camcorder Before reading this user manual Important safety instructions Safety information Contents Quick start guide You can record videos or photos on a memory card! What’s included with your camcorder...
Page 16 ADVANCED OPERATION Capturing photos while playing back videos Zooming Basic Playback Changing the playback mode Playing back videos Viewing photos Viewing a slide show Zooming during playback Advanced Recording Handling menus and quick menus Menu items Quick menu items...
Page 17: Advanced Operation
ADVANCED OPERATION Digital Zoom Cont. Shot Bracket Shot Self Timer Time Lapse REC Quick view Guideline Advanced playback Play Option Highlight Cont. Capture File Info System setting Date/Time Set Date/Time Display Date Type Time Type File No. Time Zone LCD Control...
Page 18 Protection from accidental erasure Deleting files DPOF printing setting Direct printing with a PictBridge printer To connect to a high definition TV Connecting to a regular TV Viewing on a TV screen Dubbing to a vcr or DVD/HDD recorder Checking your computer type...
Page 19: You Can Record Videos Or Photos On
See the reference pages for more information. You can record videos or photos on a memory card! 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 20: Quick Start Guide
00:00:00  • Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screen.  page 98 : When you close the LCD screen during standby, your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY mode (power saving mode). You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen.
Page 21 Viewing on a high definition TV • You can enjoy HD (high definition) videos.  page 119~120 You can also play back videos on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV.  page 121 STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on your Windows computer.
Page 22 Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable. Click “Import folder” to import the video or photo files from your PC to the Intelli-studio programme. And you can see the files location on the Intelli- studio browser.
Page 23: What's Included With Your Camcorder
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Checking your accessories Battery pack AC adapter (IA-BH125C) (AD82-00376A) (AD82-00378A) USB cable...
Page 24: Getting To Know The Camcorder
Lens Recording indicator Internal microphone Q.MENU button Zoom (W/T) button Recording start/stop button During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens. ❶ ❽ ❾ ❿  TFT LCD screen (Touch screen) Built-in speaker Display (...
Page 25 MODE button/Mode indicator (Video( )/Photo( ) mode) Zoom(W/T) lever Charging(CHG) lamp Recording start/Stop button HDMI jack ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ ❽ Jack cover DC IN jack (USB,Component/AV)jack Battery/Memory card cover switch Battery/Memory card cover Tripod receptacle  ❿ ❾...
Page 26: Identifying The Screen Displays
• For warning indicators and messages, see pages 136~139 • The above illustrated items and their positions can be changed without notice for the purpose of better performance. • The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media.
Page 27 The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the video play mode. PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Video playback ( •...
Page 28 • For warning indicators and messages, see pages 136~139 • The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media. • The maximum number of recordable photo images on the On Screen Display (OSD) is “9,999.”...
Page 29 The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the photo play mode. PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Photo playback ( •...
Page 30: Getting Started
• Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion. • Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries. Ejecting the battery pack...
Page 31 Start charging the battery after turning off the camcorder by pressing the power ( • Even with the power is switched off, battery pack will still discharge if the battery pack is left inserted in the camcorder.
Page 32: Checking The Battery State
• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Keep the camcorder turned off while not operating it. • Store the battery pack separately when finished charging or when not using it for a long time. This will help extend the life of the battery.
Page 33 It is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the camcorder. • If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your camcorder once per 6 months to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.
Page 34 • Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder. • Do not use the AC Adaptor placed in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.
Page 35: Basic Operation Of The Camcorder
‘warning indicators and messages’ (pages 136 and take corrective action. • If you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates. 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 for the startup display.
Page 36: Switching To The Power Saving Mode
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. In STBY mode: • The camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY" mode when the LCD screen is closed.
Page 37: Setting The Operation Modes
Video mode Photo mode • When you turn on the camcorder for the first time, the video mode will start up as the default. • Booting mode can be selected by setting "Booting Mode" to "Photo Mode" or "Previous Mode," and the changes will be in effect the next time the camcorder is tuned on. page 97...
Page 38: Using The Touch Panel
Then, touch the items displayed on the screen. • Do not place a protective film on the LCD screen. • If a film is applied for a long while, strong cohesion on the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch panel.
Page 39: First Time Settings
• If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 weeks without connecting to the AC power or attaching the battery pack, the built-in battery fully discharges. If this occurs, charge the built-in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours.
Page 40: Selecting The Language
SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language to display the menu screen or messages. The language setting is retained when the camcorder is powered off. Touch Menu ( )Setting ( ) tab. Touch up ( )/down ( displayed.
Page 41: Getting Ready To Start Recording
Doing so may damage the storage media or data. • Do not eject a memory card when it is in operation. Doing so may damage the memory card or data. • Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.
Page 42: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card
• After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC, your camcorder may not recognize the modified file.
Page 43 • If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder. Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card. • A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new data, you have to purchase a new memory card.
Page 44 (640x480) Nomal • The figures in the table may differ depending on the actual recording conditions and subject. • The higher the quality and resolution, the more memory is used. • Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time, but the image quality may suffer.
Page 45: Using The Hand Strap
• Clean fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth. • When the LCD screen is rotated by 180° toward the lens, the left and the right sides of the subject are shown in the opposite direction as if you are looking at the mirror. This is...
Page 46: Basic Camcorder Positioning
Aim and focus as shown in the illustration. This camcorder lens angle is approx. 25˚ higher than the rest of the camcorder body. Make sure the camcorder lens is angled for proper shooting. • It is recommended to keep the sun behind you while shooting.
Page 47: Recording Videos
Two Recording start/stop buttons to suit your preference! • This camcorder features two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder, the other is on the LCD screen. Select the one that works best for you.
Page 48: Basic Recording
• If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/ edited. • Samsung is not responsible for any damage occurred by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error.
Page 49: Capturing Photos In Video Record
CAPTURING PHOTOS IN VIDEO RECORD MODE (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording, even in STBY mode. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. You can record photos while recording videos.
Page 50: Recording Photos
• Audio is not recorded when taking photos. • If focusing is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 73 • Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data.
Page 51 Detection,” “Anti-Shake (EIS),” “Digital Effect,” “Fader,” “Super Macro,” “ISO,” “Dynamic Range,” “Flash,” “Magic Touch,” “Metering,” “Cont. Shot,” “Bracket Shot,” etc. Cancel the EASY Q function if you want to add effects or settings to the images. • Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation: Menu ( ) tab / Q.MENU button / etc.
Page 52 Touch the desired video clip. Still images are continually captured by pressing the PHOTO button. • The number of captured images varies depending on how long the PHOTO button is pressed. Photos are continuously captured up to the storage capacity.
Page 53 10cm (about 3.9 inches) for wide angle and about 1m (about 39.37 inches) for telephoto. If you want to shoot the object close to the lens at a wide angle, use the Super Macro function. page 80 •...
Page 54 • To switch back into the record mode from the thumbnail display mode, you can touch the video ( )/photo ( • In the video or photo thumbnail display mode, you can directly enter the video or photo record mode by pressing the Recording start/stop or PHOTO button. Understanding how to change the operation modes...
Page 55 Drag your fi nger from left to right to select the previous video on the LCD screen, reverse to select the next video. • It may take some time to start playback, depending on the size and quality of the selected video.
Page 56 Touch the Volume ( Touch ( • If you touch ( be adjusted continuously. You can also control the volume levels by dragging your finger up or downward on the LCD screen. ) tab to stop playback. ) / Forward search ( ) / Forward skip ( ) tab during playback.
Page 57 - A photo recorded on other devices. - A photo with a fi le format not supported on this camcorder (does not conform to DCF standards). Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo.
Page 58 PRECHECK! • This function works in Photo ( • Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the playback mode. page 33 Touch the Photo ( • The thumbnail view appears. • To change the current thumbnail page, touch up ( down ( ) tab.
Page 59: Zooming During Playback
Touch the up ( )/down ( view the area you want on the magnified photo. To cancel, touch the Return ( Photos recorded on other devices or those edited on a PC cannot be magnified. )/down ( )/left ( )/left (...
Page 60: Advanced Recording
• Adjust the setting values accordingly. • To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( • When using the menu or Q.MENU items, some menu items can not be used at the same time, or may be grayed out.
Page 61: Menu Items
Press the Q.MENU button. The quick menu screen appears. Touch the Edit ( ) tab. Touch the Q.MENU item you want to delete or replace with a new one. Touch the replace/add ( ) or delete ( • If adding an item (for example, Focus), select it.
Page 62: Playback Menu Items
          Default value Page Auto Multi Medium o : available, X : not available Default Page Single) value Play All  Off (Single)  1Cut   Random  1Sec ...
Page 63: Setting Menu Items
Setting menu items Operation mode Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Date/Time Display LCD Control LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Booting Mode Auto Power Off Quick On STBY PC Software...
Page 64: Quick Menu Items
QUICK MENU ITEMS Your camcorder provides quick menus consisting of the functions you may frequently use. Pressing the Q.MENU button will let you start making settings directly. Recording menu items (default) Resolution Back Light Flash Focus Playback menu items (default)
Page 65: Scene
SCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) or Photo ( Touch the Menu ( ) tab  SCENE.” Touch a desired submenu item.
Page 66: Resolution
): Records in the SD ( 720x480 60p) format. • [SD]Web & Mobile ( image quality. This setting may make a video easier to upload to a web site without down- sizing via an editing program. Also, this may be the best option for viewing on mobile devices.
Page 67: Quality
) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33 Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Quality.” Touch a desired submenu item. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( Submenu items • Super Fine ( ): Records photos at the super fine image quality.
Page 68: Slow Motion
Slow Motion You can record videos as a slow motion. “Slow Motion” is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33 Touch the Menu ( Touch a desired submenu item.
Page 69: Sharpness
Sharpness This function allows the user to obtain sharper photo images by processing the image after recording photos. PRECHECK! Select the Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33 Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Sharpness.” Touch a desired submenu item.
Page 70 White balance (WB) is the process of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects which appear white are rendered white in your photo. Proper white balance has to take into account the “color temperature” of a light source, which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light.
Page 71: Iso
ISO sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camcorder reacts to a light source. The higher the sensitivity, the brighter the image is under the same aperture condition. PRECHECK! • This function works in Photo ( • Select the Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 72: Aperture
Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can also manually adjust the Aperture to your preference. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) or Photo ( Touch the Menu ( Touch the decrease ( Touch the decrease ( the aperture as you want.
Page 73: Shutter
Shutter The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the scene's brightness. You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) or Photo ( Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Shutter.”...
Page 74: D-Nr
• Off : Disables the function. • On : Enables the 3D-NR function. Super C.Nite You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object, or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colors. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 75: Back Light
Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) or Photo ( Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Back Light.”...
Page 76: Flash
• Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand. • Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes as the subjects could suffer a temporary loss of eyesight. • The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 7 to 10 feet.
Page 77: Focus
• In the manual focus setting menu screen, auto focus is available by using the AF ( ) tab on the screen. you can return to manual focus by touching the manual focusing tabs.
Page 78: Face Detection
Face Detection Your camcorder detects a subject’s face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image quality to the optimized conditions. Record faces more vividly. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) or Photo ( Touch the Menu ( Touch a desired submenu item.
Page 79: Magic Touch
Magic Touch Simply touch the area on the LCD screen that you want to focus on when taking a photo. PRECHECK! Select the Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33 Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Magic touch.”...
Page 80: Metering
Metering You can choose the metering standard for the brightness of your subject. PRECHECK! Select the Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33 Touch the Menu ( Touch a desired submenu item. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( Submenu items •...
Page 81: Anti-Shake(Eis)
• Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if “Anti-Shake: On” is set. Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands. • When this function is set to “On,” the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different.
Page 82: Digital Effect
Select the Video ( ) or Photo ( Touch the Menu ( Touch a desired submenu item. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( Examples of 5 digital effect options Without any digital effect, a normal, natural image is displayed during recording or playback.
Page 83: Fader
Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33 Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Fader.”...
Page 84: Super Macro
• Avoid shadows when recording at a close distance. • As the distance to the subject becomes closer, the focusing area narrows. • As soon as the super macro function is enabled, you will find the zoom ratio is set to the widest level.
Page 85: Wind Cut
Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low-frequency sound with the wind noise. MIC Level Using the MIC Level function, which will pick up sounds more clearly and accurately, you can adjust the audio volume levels. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button.
Page 86: Digital Zoom
The digital zoom enables higher zoom magnification than the intelli or optical zoom ratio. The digital zoom function can archive the maximum 100 times bigger enlargement in video record mode (about 50 times bigger enlargement in photo record mode) by having the electronic zoom magnification.
Page 87: Cont. Shot
• High Speed ( ): When pressing the PHOTO button, you can take up to 7 images per 3 seconds. • When an error occurs (memory full, etc) during continuous shot, the recording stops and an error message is displayed.
Page 88: Bracket Shot
Self Timer When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay after you actually press the Record Start/Stop or PHOTO button. You can use this function when you want to take a shot of many people including yourself. PRECHECK!
Page 89: Time Lapse Rec
- Interval (“Sec”): Image of the subject is captured by set interval. Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval and stored in the storage media. 1  3  5  10  15 30 (Seconds) - REC Limit (“Hr”): Total time from start to finish of recording.
Page 90 Recording should be taken. For example, if you set the interval to “30 Sec,” Time Lapse Recording should be taken for at least 15 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second (30 images). • Once the Time Lapse Recording finishes recording for its total recording time, it switches to the standby mode.
Page 91: Quick View
Quick View Using the Quick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video and photo images as soon as the recording is finished. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) or Photo ( Quick View function in the video record mode Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Quick View.”...
Page 92 Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) or Photo ( Touch the Menu ( Touch a desired guideline according to the subject.
Page 93: Play Option
24 hours. • All ( ): Shows a section of all video files. If you execute the Highlight function in the date thumbnail display, all the files in the selected date set appear on the LCD screen.
Page 94: File Info
• 5Cut/1Sec ( ): Captures up to 5 still images per second by pressing the PHOTO button. • When an error occurs (memory full, etc) during a continuous recording, the recording stops and an error message is displayed. • While pressing down the PHOTO button, the video playback will pause each time an image is captured.
Page 95: System Setting
Date/Time Set By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of the recording during playback. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab “Date/Time Set” Touch the date and time information, and change the...
Page 96: Date/Time Display
Date/Time Display You can set the date and time to be displayed on the LCD screen according to the selected option. Touch the Menu ( Display.” Touch a desired submenu item. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( •...
Page 97: Date Type
Date Type You can set the display type for the date set according to the selected option. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “Date Type.” Touch a desired submenu item. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( Submenu items •...
Page 98: File No
When you set “File No.” to “Series.” each file is assigned with a different number so as to avoid duplicating file names. It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a computer.
Page 99: Time Zone
Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Setting ( ) tab “Time Zone”  “Visit.” Touch the left ( ) or the right ( visited area.
Page 100: Lcd Control
• Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. • Brighter LCD screen consumes more power. LCD Enhancer Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image. This effect also works outdoors in bright daylight. Touch the Menu ( Enhancer”...
Page 101: Auto Lcd Off
5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. When this “Auto LCD Off” function is enabled, you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal. Booting Mode You can choose the booting mode that starts up when you turn on the camcorder.
Page 102: Quick On Stby
Quick On STBY When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use the Quick On STBY function. In standby mode, closing the LCD screen will commence the Quick On STBY mode to reduce energy consumption. Once you are ready to record again, this function enables to the camcorder to come on quickly from the power saving mode.
Page 103: Pc Software
PC Software If you set PC Software to On, you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your PC. You can download the stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk. Editing video/photo files is also available using the PC software.
Page 104 - when this camcorder cannot read the memory card • A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted. page 38 • If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected. Then it will be dimmed on the menu.
Page 105: Beep Sound
Beep Sound This setting allows operations such as touching tabs and buttons on the screen to be signaled by a beep. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “Beep Sound.” Touch a desired submenu item. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( menu disappears.
Page 106: Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to automatically turn off if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption. Touch the Menu ( Touch a desired submenu item.
Page 107: Usb Connect
USB Connect You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “USB Connect.” Touch a desired submenu item. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( Submenu items •...
Page 108: Tv Display
TV Display You can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that appears on the TV screen when connecting your camcorder to a TV. Touch the Menu ( Touch a desired submenu item. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( Submenu items •...
Page 109: Default Set
• Using the Component/AV Cable provided with your camcorder, connect the camcorder to your TV. page 119~123 • This HD camcorder provides the two-in-one component/AV cable that fits the purpose of the component and the AV cable. Therefore, when using the component/AV cable, you must check the right method for the TV output by setting the “Analog TV Out”...
Page 110: Anynet+ (Hdmi-Cec)
• The Demo function does not operate in the following cases: - If “Auto Power Off” is set to “5 Min”(uses the battery as main power), the Auto Power Off function will turn the camcorder off before Demo can run.
Page 111 DELETING A SECTION OF A VIDEO You can delete a scene partially. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! • This function works in Video play mode only.
Page 112: Dividing A Video
DIVIDING A VIDEO You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! • This function works in Video play mode only.
Page 113: Combining Videos
COMBINING VIDEOS You can combine up to 5 different videos into one. As this function edits the original fi le, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! • This function works in Video play mode only. • Touch the Play( ) ...
Page 114 10:00 10:0 Playlist • The maximum number of playlists on the storage media: One playlist can be created per each resolution set, “HD (High definition)” and “SD (Standard Definition).” • The maximum number of videos on the playlist: 99 videos •...
Page 115: Creating The Playlist
While editing the playlist, do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. If available space on the storage is insuffi cient, you can not create or add a playlist. Delete unnecessary videos.
Page 116: Arranging Videos In The Playlist
• A message appears asking for your confirmation. Touch “Yes.” • The video moves to the selected position. While editing the playlist, do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. ) tab  “Playlist.”...
Page 117: Deleting Videos From The Playlist
• A message appears asking for your confirmation. Touch “Yes.” • The selected videos are deleted from the playlist. While editing the playlist, do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. Play Option...
Page 118: Protection From Accidental Erasure
• “All Off”: Releases the protected images all at once. • You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode. • If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot set this function. page 38 ) ...
Page 119: Deleting Files
page 114 • You can not delete protected files. Cancel the protect function first. • If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot delete the images. page 38 • You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode.
Page 120 - Up to 99 copies can be set to print of each image. • When you select the “Set All” option, the number of copies to be printed is set to 1. • Selecting the “Set All” or “Reset All” options may take a long time depending on the number of the selected copies.
Page 121: Direct Printing With A Pictbridge Printer
To stop printing after printing starts Touch “Cancel” on the screen. • If the camcorder is connected to a printer while “USB Connect” is set to “Mass Storage,” the message “Fail USB Connecting Change “USB Connect” appears. Set the “USB Connect” to the “PictBridge” then connect the USB cable again.
Page 122 Touch the “Date/Time.” Touch a desired submenu item. • The selected date and time display option is set. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( tab. • The selected date and time will be printed on the photos.
Page 123: Connecting To A Tv
HDTV. The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. To playback high quality videos from your camcorder, check if your TV set supports the “1920x1080i” resolution.
Page 124 Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. If the Pr, Pb, or Y jack is not connected correctly, the TV screen may appear red or blue. • When connecting to TV using the component/AV cable, match the colors between the cables and the corresponding jacks.
Page 125: Connecting To A Regular Tv
• After the connection is complete, set “Analog TV Out” to “Component.” page 105 Turn on your TV and set the TV’s input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected to. Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input.
Page 126 • Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. If the Pr, Pb, or Y jack is connected incorrectly, the TV screen may appear red or blue. • Check the connection status between the HD camcorder and TV, the TV screen may not deliver the right video information if connected incorrectly.
Page 127: Viewing On A Tv Screen
VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can enjoy the enjoy widescreen videos on a HDTV (or a regular TV) after recording videos using the HD camcorder. You see video from the camcorder on your TV if the connection status is set correctly. page 119-122 •...
Page 128: Dubbing Videos
DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER You can dub images played back on you camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders. Be sure to connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor for this function.
Page 129 CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time. Check your computer type before using!!! To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type first.
Page 130: Main Functions
• On a slower computer than recommended, video playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly. • When the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install the program with the version of 9.0c or higher. Requirement Microsoft Windows XP SP2, or Vista ®...
Page 131: Using The Intelli-Studio Program
USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Using the Intelli-studio program built-in your camcorder, you can transfer video/photo files onto your PC and edit them on your computer. Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage the video/photo files by using the simple USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable Set the “USB Connect: Mass Storage” and “PC Software: On.” • You will find the default menu settings are set as the above. Connect the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable. • A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. • According to your computer type, the corresponding removable disk window appears. Click “Yes,” the uploading procedure will start. Click “Yes” to confirm. • If you do not want to save a new file, select “No.” To disconnect the USB cable After completing the data transfer, make sure to disconnect the cable in the following way: Click the “Safely Remove Hardware icon” icon on the taskbar.
Page 132 Windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window • When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are display in the main window. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❽ ❾ Menu items Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC.
Page 133 Step 3. Playing back the videos (or photos) • You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. Run the Intelli-studio program. page 127 Click the desired folder to display your recordings. • Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, according the selected source. Select the video (or photo) that you want to play, and then double click to play back. • Playback starts and playback controls appear. The following is the file format supportable in Intelli-studio: - Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9) - Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF Step 4. Editing the videos (or photos) With Intelli-studio, you can edit the videos or photos in various ways.
Page 134 Windows computer Step 5. Sharing the video/photo images online Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. Click “SHARE” on the browser. Move the video or photo (drag and drop) to the sharing window for upload.
Page 135 • A pop up window appears asking your ID and the password. Enter your ID and the password to access. • Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment. For more information about Intelli-studio use, see the Help Guide by clicking “Menu”  “Help.”...
Page 136 Windows computer Installing Intelli-studio application on the Windows computer • When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer. Moreover, the application can be updated automatically and run directly in the Windows computer.
Page 137: Using As A Removable Storage Device
• Different fi le types are stored in different folders. • If the “Removable Disk” window does not appear, confi rm the connection (page 133) or perform steps 1 and 2 again. • When the removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable disk folder of My Computer.
Page 138 • Refer to page 62 for the photo resolution. • When the 999th file is created in the 999th folder (i.e. HDV_999.MP4 is created in the 999 VIDEO folder), a new folder cannot be created anymore. Set “File No.” to “Reset” at this time.
Page 139 When using a removable disk, all types of fi les in the computer can be transferred to your camcorder. Note that only the video and photo that have been recorded by your camcorder can be played back. If the fi les are arbitrarily modifi ed or edited, they cannot be played back.
Page 140 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action. Battery pack Message Low Battery Low Battery Connect AC adaptor and try again Check the authenticity of this...
Page 141 • Never turn off the power or eject normally. • Delete unnecessary files on the The number of video files • Back up files to your PC or another that can be stored is 9,999. • Change with another card which one.
Page 142 Action • Delete unnecessary files on the memory card. • Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files. • Change with another card which has enough free space. • Set “File No.” to “Reset.” and format the card.
Page 143 • What can I do? Turn the power off and detach the battery pack, and leave it in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it. • When does the dew condensation occur? When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location, or when using it in a hot area suddenly, it will cause condensation.
Page 144: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save your time and expense of an unnecessary call. Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn The power turns off automatically. Power cannot be turned off.
Page 145 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display specification. page 104 • The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo image, change the setting “Demo” to “Off.” page 106 •...
Page 146 The beep sound is not heard. Explanation/Solution • There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files.
Page 147 Recording start/stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error. • The aspect ratio of a video at 16:9 cannot be changed to 4:3. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp.
Page 148 • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. page 73 • The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus. • Recording is being made in a dark location.
Page 149 • This happens when TV type of the camcorder is different from the TV. Set the TV type to match the aspect ratio of your TV. page 104 • Images will not be output from the HDMI jack if the material is copyright protected. Explanation/Solution •...
Page 150 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect it again correctly. • A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your camcorder. Install the software provided with your camcorder. pages 132 •...
Page 151 “Self Timer,” “Time Lapse REC,” “Wind Cut,” “White Balance: Custom WB,” “3D-NR,” “Aperture.” • Some functions cannot be used at the same time. In this case, a message appears and asks if you accept that the related function is disabled. Touch “Yes,” to disable the related function setting and then continue the menu setting as you desired.
Page 152: Maintenance & Additional Information
Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. • To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers. If necessary, wipe gently with lens with a paper.
Page 153: Additional Information
• Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data. - Do not bend or drop the storage media, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. - Do not splash the storage media with water.
Page 154: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD • Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. • Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. • Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V. You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet. • Viewing videos recorded with HD (high definition) image quality In countries/regions where 720/60p is supported, you can view the images with the same HD (high definition) image quality as that of the recorded images. You need an NTSC-system-based...
Page 155: Specifications
General Storage media External dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Internal MIC  These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) ACC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/2.33” 9.15M Pixel CMOS F3.5 - F3.7, 5x optical zoom (8x Intelli) 76.4~382 mm (Only Lens) 47.7~382 mm (With Intelli Zoom)
Page 156: Limited Warranty
SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864).
Page 157 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America, inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the...

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