Samsung HMX-H200BP User Manual
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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2: Quick View

    advanced record nq Quick View Using the Ouick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video and photo images as soon as the recording is finished. _RECH_:CK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 1. Touch the Menu (l_,, i ) tab -*"Quick View."...
  • Page 3 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. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button, _page 1. Touch the Menu (i_) tab -*"Guideline."...
  • Page 4: Play Option

    dv nc ed Play Option You can set a specific playback style according to your preference. PRFCHECK! louch the Play ({)-* HD (_HD) or SD (_sD) tab on the LCD screen. _page 1. Touch the Menu (,i) tab -*"Play Option." 2.
  • Page 5 This c amcorder shows asection ofthe recorded video(s) atrandom. PRECHECK _Tbuch the Play (0)_ HD (_4HU) or SD (_lsu) tab on the LCD s creen. _page 43 1. Touch the Menu (i:_Ti)tab. -* "Highlight." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3.
  • Page 6 dv n ed tNIEW This function provides the preview of storyboard to be printed, which gives you digest of the recorded video without viewing the whole sequence of it. PRECHECK _Tbuch t he Play({)-_ HD (_tHD) or SD (ass) tab on the LCD screen. ".*page 43 1.
  • Page 7: Story-Board Print

    Story-Board Print Using the storyboard printing, you can make the digest image of your video abridging its story. This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and makes up one still image of 16-splits to save it into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to understand the whole story of the video.
  • Page 8: Storage Type

    Storage Type (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) You can record videos and photos on the internal memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. _page Storage info (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media, such as used and available memory space, etc.
  • Page 9 Format Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. PRFCHECK! You can completely delete all files and options on the storage media, including protected flies. This enablesstable speeds and operation when accessing the storage media, Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased.
  • Page 10 File No. File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the selected numbering option. 1. Touch the Menu (,_,,_)-_ Setting (@)tab -_"File No." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (P;£_) or Return ([,:,) tab. •...
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  • Page 12: Date/Time Display

    Time Type You can set the display type for the time set according to the selected option. 1, Touch the Menu (i_) -_ Setting (@)tab -_ "Time Type." 2, Touch the desired display option. 3, To exit the menu, touch the Exit (B) or Return (_) tab.
  • Page 13: Lcd Brightness

    LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. 1. Touch the Menu (_,_,,,o) --. Setting (@) tab --* "LCD Brightness" 2. Touch the decrease ([],_i) or increase (¢) tab to adjust the setting values as you want.
  • Page 14: Beep Sound

    Beep Sound This setting allows operations such as touching tabs and buttons the screen to be signaled by a beep. 1. Touch the Menu (i,,,,l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Beep Sound." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3o To exit, touch the Exit (D) or Return (,,) tab until the menu disappears.
  • Page 15: 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. 1. Touch the Menu (i l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Auto Power Off." 2.
  • Page 16: 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 reduce energy consumption. Once you are ready to record again, this function enables...
  • Page 17 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 18: Usb Connect

    USB Connect You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection. 1. Touch the Menu (i_) -* Setting (@)tab -* "USB Connect." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (bz¢)or Return (_) tab.
  • Page 19 Analogue TV Out You can set the component or composite video output to match the TV you have connected. PRECHECK! • Using the corrlponent/AV cable provided with your camcorder, connect the camcorder to your TV. "-,page 103-_ 104 • This camcorder provides the two--in-one component/AV cable that fits the purpose of the component the AV cable.
  • Page 20: Tv Connect Guide

    TV Connect Guide You can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the camcorder to your TV set. 1. Touch the Menu (,) tab -* Setting (@) tab -* "TV Connect Guide." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. • TV Connect Guide appears depending on the selected submenu items.
  • Page 21: Default Set

    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. 1. Touch the Menu (i l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "TV DLspLay." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3.
  • Page 22 Lance You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages. _page 26 Demo Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. 1. Touch the Menu (i_,,.) -_ Setting (@)tab -_ "Demo." 2.
  • Page 23: Anynet+ (Hdmi-Cec)

    TV (Anynet + suppoded) is automatically turned on. If you do not want to use this Anynet+ function, set the "Anynet+ (NDMI-CEC)" to "Off." • For details on the Anynet _ (HDMI-CEC) function, refer to the user manual of Samsung's Anynet+ supported...
  • Page 24: 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! • Insert a memory card. •...
  • Page 25: Combining Videos

    COMBINING VIDEOS You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page • louch the Play ({_) -_ HD (_HD) or SD (_sD) tab on the LCD screen.
  • Page 26 ed 1- n a the play st PLAYUST W_'s a "Playlist?" You can create a p_a_ st on tne same storage media by gatnenng your favourite scenes from [ne recoraec videos. Aualng or aeletlng videos from a ulay ist does not affect the origlna video Images.
  • Page 27: Creating The Playlist

    CREATING THE PLAYLIST You can create a playlist by gathering your desired videos from the recorded video• PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) "-,page 27 • louch the Play (l{) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. ',-,page 23 1.
  • Page 28: Arranging Videos In The Playlist

    ed t na the ARRANGING VIDEOS IN THE PLAYLIST You can change the order of videos on the playlist. PRFCUECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media, (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page • Touch the Play ({) tab on the LOD screen to select the play mode, _page 1.
  • Page 29: Deleting Videos From The Playlist

    DELETING VIDEOS FROM THE PLAYLIST You can delete undesired videos from the playlist. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media, (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page • louch the Play (l_,) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode, _page 1.
  • Page 30 f e rn n aernent PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos are not deleted unless they are formatted or the protection is cancelled. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. •...
  • Page 31: Deleting Files

    DELETING FILES You can erase your recordings one by one, or at once. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) '-,page 27 • louch the Play (l_,) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. '.-,page 23 1.
  • Page 32: Copying Files

    f e rn n aernent COPYING FILES (HMX-H203/H204/H205 ONLY) Videos and photos stored in the internal memory can be copied to the external flash memory card. Copying to the memory card does not delete originals in the internal memory. PRECHECK! •...
  • Page 33: Dpof Printing Setting

    pr nt ng photo,s DPOF PRINTING SETTING On your memory card, you can write the print-out information including the number of copies to print. The saved information is used when you connect your camcorder with a DPOF- compatible printer. PRECHECK! •...
  • Page 34: Direct Printing With A Pictbridge

    pr nt ng photo, DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER You can print photos directly by connecting this camcorder to a PictBridge printer (sold separately) and a USB cable. 1. Touch the Menu (_,_) -* Setting (@) tab -* "USB Connect" "PictBridge."...
  • Page 35 | To set the date/time imprint In the printer mode, touch the Menu (_,,,) tab. • The print options appear on the screen. 2. Touch "Date/Time/' 3. Touch the desired submenu item. • The selected date and time display option is set.
  • Page 36 onne tina to CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION You can enjoy High Definition (HD)quality videos, recorded in "[HD]1080/50i" or "[HD]720/50p" resolution using an HDT_. 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 "[HD]1080/50i"...
  • Page 37 1. Connect the provided component/AV cable to the component jack, Y-PB-PR (Video) and L-R (Audio) on your T_. • After the connection is complete, set "Analogue TV Out" to "Component 1080L" _page 2. Turn on your TV and set the W's input selector to the Input your camcorder...
  • Page 38 onne tina to CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can enjoy images recorded with your HD camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (Le. resolution of "[HD]1080/50i" or "[HD]720/50p") are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality.
  • Page 39 1. Connect the provided component/AV cable to the composite jack, Video and L-R (Audio) on TV. Use the blue plug with the yellow label to connect to the Video input on your TV. • After the connection is complete, check the desired TV out method by setting "Analogue TV Out"...
  • Page 40: 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 camcorder. 1. You see video from the camcorder on your TV if the connection status is set correctly. _-,pages 102-105 •...
  • Page 41 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. PRECHECK! Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer (composite connection),...
  • Page 42: Your Computer

    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 43 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using the USB cable. | Main functions • By using the built-in Intelli-studio editing software on your camcorder, you can enjoy the following operations.
  • Page 44 3. If the "Stop a Hardware device" window appears, click "OK." 4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC. * Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung) Dorft apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into/from a USB jack,...
  • Page 45 When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window. Menu items Switches to Photo Edit mode. Shortcut icons Switches to Movie Edit mode. Switches to Share mode. Navigates files (previous and next). Prints selected photo(s). Changes the size of thumbnails.
  • Page 46 You c an play b ack t he recordings conveniently using t he Intelli-studio application. 1. Run t he Intelli-studio programme. _page 1 10 2.Click t he desired folder todisplay your recordings. • Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, according the selected source.
  • Page 47 Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1, Select the desired videos or photos to share. 2. Click "Share" on the browser. • The selected file appears on the sharing window.
  • Page 48 • 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. • The Intelli-studio application can be installed on a Windows computer as follows: Click the "Tool"...
  • Page 49: Storage Device

    3. Check out the storage media. 4. Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. _-,page 110 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the PC's screen after a moment. • The removable disk appears when connecting a USB.
  • Page 50 | Structure of folders and flies on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows: • The file naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System). ,, The HD quality videos have HDV ####.MP4 formal ,, The SD quality videos haw] SDV ####.MP4 format.
  • Page 51: Indicators And Messages

    Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information...
  • Page 52 troLAbe hoot na The memory card has some problem and carl not be • Change memory card with another one, Card Error recognised, The memory card is not • Format the memory card using the Not Formatted formatted, menu, The memory card may have The image format is not supported, Not Supported been formalted by another...
  • Page 53 Recording • Delete unnecessary files on the storage media. The number Of photo The number of photo files • Back up files to your PC or another files is fu!l. that carl be stored is 9,999. storage media and delete files. Cannot take a photo.
  • Page 54 troLAb e, hoot na Fail Printer Check the USB cable, A problem occurred when Connecting [i'y the connection procedure again, connecting the camcorder Switch "USB connect" function to Change 'USB via USB to a printer. Connect' "PictBridge." Check the USB cable, Fail USB Connecting A problem occurred when [i'y the connection...
  • Page 55 SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power • The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert the battery to the cameorder. • The inserted battery may be discharged.
  • Page 56 troLAbe hoot na Recording • Press the MODE button to set the record mode. _page Pressing the Recording start/stop • There is no1 enough free space to record on the storage media. put13n aces not start recoralng. • Check if memory card is not inserted or write--protect tab is set to lock.
  • Page 57 Recording There is a time difference between • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the the point where you press the point when you press the Recording start/stop button and the Recording start/stop button and actual point where the recorded video starts/stops.
  • Page 58 troLAbe hoot na Adjusting the image during recording • Set "Focus" to "Auto." _page • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. _page Focus does not adJUSI • The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the au[omatlcally focus.
  • Page 59 PLayback on other devices (TV, etc.) • Connect the audio of the component/AV cable to your camcorder or connected device (FV, HD recorder, etc.). (Red colour- right, White colour- left) • The connection cable (component/AV cable) is not conneeted properly. Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack.
  • Page 60 troLAbeshootna Connecting to a computer • Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, compute does nol: recognlse restart the computer, then connect it again correctly, j our camcorder. • A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your camcorder, Install the seffware provided with your camcorder, _page...
  • Page 61 Overall operations Hasthe camcorder beenleft unused for a long period of time? The date and time are incorrect. The baekup built in rechrgeable battery may be discharged. _page 25 Menu items that cannot be used at the same time "_SCENE ..Aperture : Manual,"...
  • Page 62: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn oft the camcorder. Remove the battery and AC power adaptor.
  • Page 63 PC to other media for storage.) • A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly. Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents. Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and AC power adaptor.
  • Page 64: Using Your Camcorder

    Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (PAL-NTSC format converter). The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.
  • Page 65 ecification HMX-H200BP/HMX-H200SP/HMX-H200LP/HMX-H200RP HMX-H204BP/HMX-H204SP/HMX-H204LP/HMX-H204RP HMX-H203BP/HMX-H203SP/HMX-H203LP/HMX-H203RP HMX-H205BP/HMX-H205SP/HMX-H205LP/HMX-H205RP HMX-H220BP/HMX-H220SP/HMX-H220LP/HMX-H220RP Video signal Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/4.1 ", 3.32M Pixel CMOS Image device Lens F1.8 - F3.7, 20x optical zoom, 200x digital zoom 3.2mm - 64mm Focal length Filter diameter ©...
  • Page 66 The m ains lead o nthe power adapter issupplied with amoulded plug i ncorporating afuse. The v alue ofthe fuse isindicated onthe pin face o fthe plug a nd, ifitrequires replacing, afuse approved toBS1362 ofthe same rating must beused. Never use the plug w ith the fuse c over omitted ifthe cover isdetachable. Ifareplacement fuse c over isrequired, itmust beofthe same colour as the pin face o fthe plug.
  • Page 67 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Contact Cent_ Web Site Region Country CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG(726 7864) sansun_ corn No::h America MEXICO 0/ 800 SAMSUNG{726 7864} sansun_ corn...
  • Page 68 Rolls 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(Od), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products.

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