User Manual www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. HMX-W200RP - Memory Card: A micro SDHC card of Class 6 or above. HMX-W200TP...
Carefully read and understand cautions on underwater recording before use. • To maintain water-proof performance, replace related parts annually. For replacement of such parts, consult your Samsung service centre. Before using the product under/near water Using the product under/near water •...
Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability Cleaning after using the product under/near water Wipe off the water droplets from the product with a soft and dry cloth after removing it from water. After using the product in water, rinse to remove foreign substances or salt from the product within 1 hour.
Before use, read ‘Safety information’ carefully and then use the product properly. Here are hints or page number references you will find • Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by helpful when you operate the product. not following the user manual. •...
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Intel , Core™, Core 2 Duo , and Pentium are the registered Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United loss of recorded contents. States and other countries.
If the memory or smell, or smokes, immediately request Do not spray cleaners directly on the card is swallowed by a child, consult a service from a Samsung service centre. product. physician immediately. There is a risk of fire or personal injury.
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You can break the plug. sending data, unplug the USB plug immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre. There is risk of fire or personal injury. Do not place heavy objects on the USB plug. Heavy Do not open and close memory card cover or USB Do not touch the USB cable or plug with wet hands.
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Safety information CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD Do not drop or expose the product or Do not use the product on a tripod (not Do not use the product in direct sunlight with force, or hit it with a sharp object. other accessories to severe vibrations supplied) in a place where the tripod is or near heating equipment.
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Keep important data separately. Samsung is not Manufacturers of unauthorised accessories compatible To maintain water-proof performance, replace related responsible for data loss.
Contents Caring for water/dust/shock-proof capability ..ii Getting ready to start recording ...... 29 INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) ..29 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) ..30 Before reading this user manual ....... 2 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY ......... 32 Safety information ..........
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Contents Default Set ................... 63 Advanced recording ........47 Language ..................63 Video Resolution ................47 Photo Resolution ................. 47 Connecting to a TV ........64 Smart Filter .................. 48 Back Light ................... 49 CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI ....64 Face Detection ................
Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your product. See the reference pages for more information. STEP 1: Get ready STEP 2: Record with your product Insert a memory card. page 29 • You can use commercially available micro SDHC or micro SD memory cards...
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Quick start guide Recording videos Recording photos Your product uses advanced H.264 compression technology to You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the give you the clearest video quality. desired resolution before recording. Press the Power ( ) button.
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Quick start guide STEP 3: Play back videos or photos STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos Using the Intelli-studio programme built into your product, you can Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen import videos/photos into your computer and edit or share the videos/photos with your friends and family.
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Quick start guide STEP 5: Delete videos or photos Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” in the Intelli-studio programme. If the product’s storage media is full, you cannot record new • You can arrange the files by different options such as Face, videos or photos.
You can purchase parts and accessories from your local Samsung Digital zoom: x3 HMX-W200TP Titan grey dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of accessories. • A memory card is not included. See page 30 for memory cards Although the models have some features that are different, they operate compatible with your product.
Getting to know the product LOCATION OF CONTROLS Rear/Left LCD screen T / W button OK (REC) button Display ( ) button Playback ( ) button Delete ( ) button Power ( ) button CHG (Charging) indicator Underwater ( ) button Mode ( ) button MENU button...
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Getting to know the product Front/Right/Bottom Internal microphone Lens Cover (Built-in USB plug) Open/Close lever (Built-in USB plug) Water-proof seal (Built-in USB plug) Built-in USB plug Built-in USB open lever Tripod receptacle Memory card slot HDMI jack Reset button Water-proof seal (Memory card, HDMI jack) Open/Close lever (Memory card, HDMI jack) Cover (Memory card, HDMI jack) Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens...
Getting to know the product 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. •...
Getting to know the product • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only. • Press the Mode ( ) button to set the photo recording mode. page 25 Photo recording mode Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen [9999] Indicator...
Getting to know the product • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video playback mode only. • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. page 39 Video playback mode : Thumbnail view Top of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screen 0:00:55 1/10...
Getting to know the product • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo playback mode only. • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. page 39 Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Top of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screen 1/10 Indicator...
Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY Battery for this product is equipped inside the product. • Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your product. • You can charge the battery with the built-in USB plug. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the product. When the charging is completed, detach the USB plug from the PC, and then push in the built-in USB plug.
Getting started Battery level display CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE The battery level display shows the You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. [579Min] STBY amount of power remaining in the battery. To check the charging state The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state. Battery level State Message...
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When charge starts but the charge indicator does not Your times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions. light even within 5 minutes, contact your local Samsung dealer. • The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your •...
Basic operation of the product TURNING YOUR PRODUCT ON/OFF SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power ( ) button. Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the product for the first time.
Basic operation of the product SETTING THE OPERATION MODES USING THE T / W /DISPLAY ( UNDERWATER ( )/ OK (REC) BUTTON You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the Mode ( ) button: Video recording mode The functions of the T / W /Display ( )/Underwater ( )/ OK (REC)
Basic operation of the product SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY USING THE STRAP MODE Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the product from being dropped. You can display or hide the on-screen information. Press the Display ( ) button in the standby mode.
Basic operation of the product SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE Press the T/W button to select “Language”, and then press the OK (REC) button. You can select the language of the menu or messages displayed on the LCD screen. The product retains the language setting even when you turn it off.
Getting ready to start recording INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To insert a memory card To eject a memory card Turn off the product, then slide and open the Open/Close lever Turn off the product, then slide and open the Open/Close lever in the direction of the arrow to open the memory card cover, as in the direction of the arrow to open the memory card cover, as shown in the figure.
Make sure to format the memory card on this product. If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this product without reformatting may cause recording and/or playback failure. Samsung is Usable memory card (1GB~32GB) not responsible for damage to recorded contents caused by incompatible formatting.
In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video, the • Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including product forcibly stores the video on the memory card and loss caused by any PC virus.
Getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the product 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.
Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS To stop recording, press the OK (REC) button again. Set the resolution you want before recording. page 47 Record Pause • Insert a memory card. page 29 The product allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video. •...
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• For the on-screen information display, see page 17. • Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of • For approximate recording time, see page 32. normal recording or playback operation because of memory card •...
Basic recording CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO While recording the video, frame the scene you want to photograph, and then press the Playback ( ) button. RECORDING • This product has recorded the photo image without a shutter sound. Your product can capture photos without interrupting video You can capture up to 5 photos during video recording.
Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS [9999] Set the desired resolution before recording. page 47 • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Mode ( ) button to set the photo recording mode. page 25 Fully press the OK (REC) button. The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded.
Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS USING UNDERWATER MODE (SMART AUTO) The product provides general water-proof performance which enables the underwater mode to record clear video under water. User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your product for the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance.
Basic recording T: Telephoto ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. Your product allows you to record using digital zoom with the T / W button. T: Record an enlarged image (telephoto) W: Record a wide area (wide-angle) To zoom in Press the T button.
Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE Understanding how to change the operation modes • Press the Playback ( ) button to set the playback mode. • When you shift to the playback mode, the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. •...
Basic playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS Press the T / W /Display ( )/Underwater ( ) button to select the desired video, and then press the OK (REC) button. You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view and • The product plays back the video you selected and the on- find and play back a video directly.
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Basic playback Various playback operations Forward slow motion playback During pause, press the Underwater ( ) button to make the Playback/Pause video go forwards slowly. Playback and pause alternate when you press the OK (REC) 0:00:00/0:00:55 button during playback. 100-0001 Press the Share ( ) button to return to the thumbnail index view.
Basic playback CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING Press the Playback ( ) button at the scene you want to capture. BACK VIDEO • The captured photo is recorded in JPEG format. You can capture photos during video playback. • Insert a memory card. page 29 •...
Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS Press the T / W /Display ( )/Underwater ( ) button to select the desired photo, and then press the OK (REC) button. You can preview recorded photos in the thumbnail index view and • The product displays the photo you selected in full screen find and play back a photo directly.
Basic playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK Adjust the magnification with the OK (REC) button. The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from • You can magnify a playback image using the OK (REC) button on the centre of the image. the product.
Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS Press the MENU button. • The menu screen appears. The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the MENU button. When you access and use Press the Display ( )/Underwater ( ) button to select other menu items, use these examples as guides.
Using the menu items MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode. For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table. Recording menu items Playback menu items • : Available •...
Advanced recording Video Resolution Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded. You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording mode. Press the Mode ( ) button to set the photo recording mode.
Advanced recording Smart Filter Example of Smart Filter By applying special effects, you can add fun and character to an image. You can apply various filter effects to create unique images. Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording or the photo recording mode.
Advanced recording Back Light Use the Back Light function in the following cases It typically occurs when: When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for • The subject is in front of a window. back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. •...
Advanced recording Face Detection Example of the Face detection function When the product sets the Face detection mode to On, the face Your product detects a subject’s face and automatically adjusts the detection frame appears when recording the faces as the figure brightness and image quality to the optimal settings.
Advanced recording Anti-Shake (DIS) Use the Anti-Shake function in the following cases • When recording while walking or in a moving car. Use the Anti-shake (DIS: Digital Image Stabiliser) function to • When recording with the zoom function. compensate for unstable images caused by the slight shaking that •...
Advanced playback Play Mode Submenu items When you select Play Mode, your product lets you select whether to • Video: Your product displays videos in the thumbnail index view. display videos or photos in the thumbnail index view. Select one of •...
Advanced playback Delete Select “Yes” with the Display ( )/Underwater ( )/OK (REC) button. You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. • If you selected “All Files”, the product deletes all the files in storage media, except for those that are protected.
Advanced playback Protect Press the T / W /Display ( )/Underwater ( ) buttons, and then the OK (REC) button to select each file you want to protect. You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental An indicator ( ) appears on the files you selected.
Advanced playback Share Mark Select “Yes” with the Display ( )/Underwater ( )/OK (REC) button. You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the • If you select “All On”, the indicator ( ) appears on all files. marked file to the YouTube site.
Advanced playback Slide Show File Info You can playback all the photos stored in the storage media You can see the image information for all images. automatically. • Insert a memory card. page 29 • Press the Playback ( ) button to set playback mode. •...
Other settings SETTING MENU ITEMS Storage Info For operation details, go to the page number listed in the table Storage Info displays the storage information. You can view the under Page. storage media, used memory space, and available memory space. Items Default value Page...
Other settings File No Date/Time Set The product assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they Set the current date and time so the product can record them correctly. were recorded. Press the MENU button Display ( )/Underwater ( Press the MENU button Display ( )/Underwater (...
Other settings The date/time will read “01/JAN/2011 00:00” in the following case: Date/Time Display - When the internal battery is depleted. You can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen. LCD Brightness Before you use the “Date/Time Display” function, you must set the You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for date and time.
Other settings Auto LCD Off Beep Sound To reduce power consumption, the product automatically dims the You can set the beep sound on or off. If you hear a beep sound brightness of the LCD screen if the product is idle for a period of time. when operating the menu settings, the setting is turned on.
Other settings Shutter Sound Auto Power Off You can turn the shutter sound on or off. To save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function to 5 Min. This setting turns off the product if there is no operation for Press the MENU button Display ( )/Underwater (...
Other settings PC Software Format Your product contains built-in PC software (Intelli-studio). If you set The format function deletes all files (including protected files) and PC Software on, you can use this PC software to download and options on the storage media. You can also use this function if you edit videos and photos by connecting the built-in USB plug of the want to correct problems with the storage media.
Other settings Default Set Language You can initialise your product settings to the factory defaults (initial You can select a language in which to display the menu and settings at the factory). messages. page 28 Press the MENU button Display ( )/Underwater ( Settings button...
Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This product supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer.
Using with a Windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS System requirements COMPUTER The following requirements must be satisfied to use the internal editing software (Intelli-studio): You can perform the following functions by connecting your product to your Windows computer with the built-in USB plug, and then Items Requirement using the Intelli-studio software built into your product.
Using with a Windows computer USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Click "Yes" in the new file saving window. The uploading procedure starts. Click "Yes" to confirm. Intelli-studio is a built-in programme that allows you to play back and • If you do not want to save any new files, select "No". edit files.
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Using with a Windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window For details, select "Help" "Help" on the When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear Intelli-studio screen. in the main window. Description Menu items. Display files in the selected folder. Switch to Photo edit mode.
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Using with a Windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos Step 4. Editing videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli- You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various studio application.
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Using with a Windows computer Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Click "Upload" to start uploading. A pop-up window appears to open the web browser of the • Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos selected site or a pop-up window appears asking for your ID directly to a web site with one click.
Using with a Windows computer Upload your videos directly to YouTube! The One-Press Share ( ) button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube. Just press the Share ( ) button while your product is connected to a Windows computer using the built-in USB plug. STEP 1 STEP 3 On the product, select a video you want to upload in the...
Connect the built-in USB plug of the product to the USB port of Select the desired folder or files to copy, then drag and drop the PC. page 66 The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the • them into the destination folder. PC’s screen after a moment.
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Using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media are below. • File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. Video file (H.264) 1 •...
Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, review the recommendations in this troubleshooting guide. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action.
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Troubleshooting Storage media Message Icon Meaning Action • This product cannot play back files because it The memory card may have been formatted by Not Supported does not support your memory card formatting. another device and may still have existing images on Format •...
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Troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Meaning Action • Delete unnecessary files on the storage media. • Back up files to your PC or another storage The number of media and delete unneeded files. photo files is full. The number of photo files has reached 9,999. No •...
Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution • The internal battery may be discharged. The product does not turn on. Charge the battery. • Is “Auto Power Off” set to “5 Min”? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the product turns off automatically (“Auto Power Off”).
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Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution • Press the Mode ( ) button to set the video recording or the photo recording mode. page 25 • There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. Pressing the OK (REC) button does not start •...
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Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution • Set “Beep Sound” to “On”. page 60 You don’t hear the beep sound. • Beep sound is temporally off while recording videos. • When the mini HDMI cable is connected to the product, the Beep Sound is not available. There is a time difference between the point •...
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Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution • This product has no user-adjustable focus control function. The image is out of focus. • The minimum focal length between the product and the subject is about 7.9~9.8 inches (20~25 cm). Record the subject at more than the minimum focal length. Playback on your product Symptom Explanation/Solution...
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Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Your computer does not recognise your • Disconnect the built-in USB plug of the product from the PC, restart the PC, and then product. reconnect product correctly. • You need a video codec to play back the file recorded on your product. Install or run the built-in editing software (Intellistudio).
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Check if there are stains or foreign substances on the lens. page ii Water gets into the product. • Turn the power off and then contact Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. • Check if there are foreign substances on the buttons. The buttons on the product do not move •...
Additional information • To clean the lens MAINTENANCE Use a blower brush to remove dust, and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations If necessary, wipe gently with lens paper or tissue. and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.
Examples: - You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung. move the camera in indoors. - You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A/C was running.
Additional information GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) F. No (F-Number) A system that automatically focuses the product lens on the subject. Your product The f-number defines the brightness of lens. Smaller number lens has generally uses the contrast to focus automatically. brighter image.
Specifications HMX-W200RP/HMX-W200TP Model name Video signal Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/3.2” CMOS System Effective pixels 4 mega pixels Total pixels 5 mega pixels Lens F2.2, X3 Digital zoom Focal length 4.3 mm Size/dot number 2.3”...
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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. SERBIA 0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864) www.samsung.com Region Country Contact Centre Web Site SLOVAKIA 0800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com/sk SPAIN 902-1-SAMSUNG (902 172 678) www.samsung.com...
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Correct disposal of batteries in this product Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return (Applicable in the European Union and other systems) European countries with separate collection This marking on the battery, manual or packaging systems) indicates that the batteries in this product should...
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RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products.