Samsung HMX-U15BN, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Manual HMX U15BN HMX U15LN HMX U15ON HMX U15WN High Definition Digital Camcorder www samsung com register ...

Page 2: ...g a function 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 Warning When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight heaters radiators fire or any other...

Page 3: ...ording The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE Before using this camcorder This camcorder records video in H 264 MPEG4 part10 AVC format and in High Definition Video HD VIDEO or Standard Definition Video SD VIDEO Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Before recording important video make ...

Page 4: ...s Vista Windows 7 and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Intel Core and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries Macintosh Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countr...

Page 5: ...ent of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachment accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving ...

Page 6: ... items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 20 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information w...

Page 7: ...ified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation e If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged f When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 27 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same charac...

Page 8: ...erference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help and for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepar...

Page 9: ...tering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects L I O Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun Doing so could cause eye injuries as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power cord as this could damage the power cord Do not bend the powercord or damage the AC power adaptor...

Page 10: ...immediately Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound or smell or smokes unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center There is a risk of fire or personal injury When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug the power cord There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock...

Page 11: ...lphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is very high Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment The heat may cause a malfunction or injury Do not use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibratio...

Page 12: ...sion electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated Only use the adaptor plug in a socket that is easily accessible If any problem occurs with the product you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power xi...

Page 13: ... s included with your camcorder 11 Location of controls 13 Identifying the screen displays 15 Using the battery 17 Checking the battery state 20 Turning your camcorder on off 20 Setting the operating modes 21 Using the shortcut menu OK guide 22 Using the OK button 23 Turning the power on and setting the date and time 24 Selecting the OSD language 3 ...

Page 14: ...recording Dual recording 34 Zooming in and out 35 Changing the playback mode 36 Playing videos 38 Viewing photos 39 Zooming during photo playback 40 Changing the menu settings 40 Recording menu items 41 Video Resolution 42 Slow Motion 43 Photo Resolution 44 Time Lapse REC 46 Playback menu items 46 Play Mode 47 Delete 48 Protect 49 Divide 50 Share Mark 51 Slide Show 51 File Info contents GETTING RE...

Page 15: ...ou can do with a windows computer 61 Using the intelli studio program 67 Using as a removable storage device 69 Connecting to a TV 70 TV image displays 71 Warning indicators and messages 73 Symptoms and solutions 79 Maintenance 80 Using your camcorder abroad 81 Specifications SYSTEM SETTING 52 USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 60 CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES 69 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL INF...

Page 16: ...ick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information You can record videos in H 264 format You can record videos in the H 264 format that are convenient to email and share with your friends and family You can also take photos with your camcorder STEP2 Record with your camcorder 6 C A R D C A R D C A R D Re...

Page 17: ...r button 2 Press the Photo button halfway down to check the target image 3 Press the Photo button fully when you are ready Recording videos Recording photos Your camcorder is compatible with the H 264 recording format which achieves efficient coding of high quality video using less memory capacity The default setting is 720 60p You can also record with SD standard definition video quality page 41 Yo...

Page 18: ...o or photo then press the OK button Viewing on a high definition TV You can enjoy HD High Definition videos on a connected HDTV page 69 Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of Intelli studio on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio program built into your camcorder you can import videos photos into your computer and edit or share the videos photos with your friends pages 61 65 STEP4 Sa...

Page 19: ...ickr FaceBook Share your contents with the world by uploading videos and photos directly to a web site with a single click Click Share Upload on the browser page 64 STEP5 Delete videos or photos If the camcorder s storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos you ve saved on your computer from the camcorder s storage media Then you can record new videos or ph...

Page 20: ...art guide 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 Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens HMX U15BN Black Yes Color Digital zoom x2 HMX U15LN Blue HMX U15ON Orange HMX U15WN White The shape is the same for all models Only the color is different Battery IA...

Page 21: ...ft side LOCATION OF CONTROLS Jack cover HDMI jack DC IN jack OPEN lever Play button Built in USB jack Built in speaker LCD screen Recording start stop button Zoom W T lever Photo button MENU button OK button 11 ...

Page 22: ...ne and lens during recording Power button CHG Charging indicator Share button SMART button Memory card Battery cover Battery release switch Battery slot Memory card slot Internal microphone Lens Wrist strap hook Tripod receptacle getting to know the camcorder 12 C A R D ...

Page 23: ...Select the record mode by pressing the Play button page 20 Record mode Settings of functions marked with are not retained when the camcorder is turned off The on screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card The screen above is an example and may differ from the actual display For enhanced performance the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice This ca...

Page 24: ...deo play SD mode Select the play mode by pressing the Play button page 20 Video play mode PRECHECK This On Screen Display OSD is shown only when the camcorder is in photo play mode Select the play mode by pressing the Play button page 20 Photo play mode 1 Photo play mode 2 Slide show 3 Image counter current image total number of recorded images 4 File name file number 5 Recorded date time display 6...

Page 25: ...tery 1 Slide and open the battery cover as shown in the figure 2 Slide the Battery release switch and pull out the battery 3 Close the battery cover USING THE BATTERY Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder Use only Samsung approved batteries If you use batteries from other manufacturers there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for prob...

Page 26: ...r adaptor in the wall outlet Using the built in USB jack Connect the built in USB jack of the camcorder to the USB jack of a PC You can also charge the camcorder by connecting the camcorder s USB plug to a PC s USB jack using a USB cable not supplied Charging the battery Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcord...

Page 27: ...linking Low Battery CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state Charging CHG indicator The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state Charging state Charging Fully charged Error LED color Orange Green Off To check the charging state Battery level display The figures above are base...

Page 28: ...sert it Do not put the battery near any heat source i e fire or a heater Do not disassemble apply pressure to or heat the battery Do not allow battery terminals to be short circuited This may cause leakage generate heat or cause a fire Maintaining the battery The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions We recommend using only the battery type that came with your camcor...

Page 29: ... the camcorder The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures On the battery The charging CHG indicator blinks during charging or battery Info will not be correctly displayed under the following conditions The battery is not inserted correctly The battery is damaged The battery is worn out For the battery information only We recommend that you use t...

Page 30: ...ng modes and setting on screen indicators TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON OFF You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power button SETTING THE OPERATING MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the Play button Record mode Play mode When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it the date and time set...

Page 31: ...s 2 Press the button to select the Display mode The Display mode icon is highlighted 3 Each time you press the button the following on screen information display modes appear simple display full display display off Select the desired mode then press the OK button to confirm your selection Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu The above is an example of how to set the Display mode in the Rec...

Page 32: ...wing on screen information display modes appear simple display full display display off Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 x32 Previous skip playback Frame by frame playback Reverse slow motion playback rate x1 2 x1 4 x1 8 x1 16 x1 32 Previous image Moves to the previous menu Quick View You can view the most recently recorded video or photo right after you ve recorded Se...

Page 33: ...built in battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the built in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours TURNING THE POWER ON AND SETTING THE DATE AND TIME Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the camcorder for the first time If you do not set date and time the date and time screen appears every time you turn on your camcorder 1 Press the Power button...

Page 34: ...press the OK button 4 Press the button to select the desired OSD language and then press the OK button 5 To exit press the MENU button The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language Language options may be changed without prior notice The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or AC power The date and time format may change depending on the selecte...

Page 35: ... Gently push the memory card to eject it 3 Close the memory card cover INSERTING EJECTING A MEMORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED To avoid the data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power button before inserting or ejecting the memory card Be careful not to push the memory card too hard The memory card may suddenly pop out Your camcorder supports only SD Secure Digital and SDHC Secure Digital High Ca...

Page 36: ...orded on the card To enable writing move the switch up in the direction of the terminals To set write protection move the switch down SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity memory cards An SDHC card is a higher version Ver 2 00 of the SD card and supports capacities above 2GB SDHC cards cannot be used with current SD enabled host devices Common cautions for memor...

Page 37: ... out of the reach of children who might swallow it Notes on use Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse We recommend using a memory card case to avoid data loss caused by motion or static electricity After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards giving you a wider choice of cards The data st...

Page 38: ...9 9999 1920x1080 1671 3342 6684 9999 9999 9999 Unit Approximate number of images Actual recording times may differ depending on the recording conditions and the subject The higher the resolution settings the more memory is used High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If the higher resolution is selected there is less space to record videos in the memory When reco...

Page 39: ... the lens and the internal microphone with your fingers and pressing any buttons accidently Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration 1 Loop the wrist strap around your wrist 2 Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object 3 Aim and focus as shown in the illustration We recommend you keep the sun behind you while shooting Adjusting the shoot...

Page 40: ... screen 1 Press the Recording start stop button The recording indicator appears and recording starts 2 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again 1 Press the Photo button halfway down half press Check the target image 2 Press the Photo button down fully full press The camera produces a shutter sound When the capturing indicator disappears the photo is recorded recording To recor...

Page 41: ...sconnected or recording is disabled during recording the system is switched to the data recovery mode While data is being recovered no other function is enabled Photo files recorded by your camcorder conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association DCF is an integrated image file form...

Page 42: ...e video or photo press the Recording start stop or Photo button 4 To cancel Smart Auto mode press the SMART AUTO button again When the camcorder fails to recognize the recording situation it records in the basic setting The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on the external conditions such as camcorder shake lighting and distance to the subject The camcorder may not detect portra...

Page 43: ...rs the photo image is recorded without a shutter sound Video keeps recording even while photos are taken To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again You cannot capture photos under the following conditions When you are making a time lapse recording During slow motion recording When you are recording a video while the camcorder and a TV are connected using the HDMI cable The resol...

Page 44: ...available ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle recording This camcorder allows you to record using digital zoom with the Zoom lever To zoom in Slide the Zoom lever towards T telephoto The distant subject is gradually magnified This camcorder provides the zoom magnification as follows Digital zoom x2 To zoom out Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle The subject appe...

Page 45: ...nail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time You can select a thumbnail display of HD Videos SD Videos or Photos using the Play Mode menu page 46 Understanding how to change the operation modes You can easily change the operation modes by pressing the buttons as shown in the figures below 35 MENU button Play Mode HD Video SD Video Photo 1 10 00 00 55 Menu Play Mode 1 10 Men...

Page 46: ...e following video files may not play back on the camcorder Video files with formats that are not supported by the camcorder The built in speaker automatically turns off when you connect the HDMI cable to the camcorder When you connect the camcorder to external devices you should make volume adjustments on the connected external device You can playback recorded video on a TV or a PC pages 60 70 You c...

Page 47: ...nt file to skip back to the previous file Frame by frame playback During pause press and hold the button to make the video go backwards or forwards one frame at a time To resume normal playback press the OK button Slow motion playback During pause press and hold the button to make the video go reverses forwards slowly During slow motion playback pressing the button changes the playback speed Reverse...

Page 48: ...corder displays the photo you selected in full screen view To view the previous next file press the button To return to the thumbnail index view use the Zoom lever Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally A photo with a file format not supported by this camcorder it does not conform to DCF standards Loading time may vary depending on the resolution of the photo you selected...

Page 49: ...oom in from x2 0 to x5 0 by pressing the OK button While you use the playback zoom you can not select other images 3 Press the button to put the part of the picture you want in the center of the screen 4 To cancel use the Zoom lever You cannot apply the playback zoom function to images that are recorded on other devices The playback zoom function is available only in photo single view 39 100 0001 ...

Page 50: ... Auto the camcorder may not display the item s indicator on the screen You can check the selected mode indicator only when the on screen information mode is set to full display page 21 There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot select the grayed menu items Refer to troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items page 78 RE...

Page 51: ... 60p format 60p 30p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 30 frames per second Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate VBR VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the recording image High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If you select the higher resolution there is less space to recor...

Page 52: ...y button page 20 1 Press the MENU button button Slow Motion 2 Select the desired submenu item with the button OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu items Off Disables the function 240Frame sec Records 240 frames per second in 320x240 resolution The camcorder does not record audio while recording in slow motion Slow motion image quality is not as good as that of normal recordin...

Page 53: ...resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio 2592x1944 5M M 5 Records in 2592x1944 resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio 2048x1536 3M 3M Records in 2048x1536 resolution with 4 3 aspect ratio 1920x1080 2M 2M Records in 1920x1080 resolution with 16 9 aspect ratio For photo development the higher the resolution the finer the image quality The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment H...

Page 54: ...rding interval Sec with the button 4 Press the button and set the desired total recording time Hr in the same way The approximate time lapse recording time is displayed on the menu screen 5 Press the OK button to finish the setting and then press the MENU button to exit the menu 6 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button Time Lapse REC only supports the 1080 30p r...

Page 55: ...ording tme should be set to at least 15 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second 30 images Once the Time Lapse REC finishes recording for its total recording time the camcorder switches to the standby mode Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse REC Audio is not recorded during Time Lapse Recording If a video recording fills up 3 8GB of storage media a ne...

Page 56: ...e appropriate operation mode first page 20 Play Mode When you select Play your camcorder lets you select whether to display HD videos SD videos or photos in the thumbnail index view Select one of these play modes before playback PRECHECK Select the play mode by pressing the Play button page 20 1 Press the MENU button Play Mode 2 Select the desired submenu item with the button OK button 3 Press the ...

Page 57: ...eos or photos 1 Select the videos or photos you want to delete by pressing the OK button and then pressing the MENU button The indicator is displayed on the videos or photos you select Pressing the OK button toggles between selecting the videos or photos for deletion or not 2 Select Yes and then press the OK button to delete All Files Deletes all videos or photos Delete PRECHECK Insert a memory ca...

Page 58: ...button to confirm All On Protects all videos or photos All Off Cancels the protection for all videos or photos Protect You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion You can not delete protected images unless you release the protection or format the memory PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 25 Set the Playback mode to HD Video SD Video or Photo page 46 1 Press the MENU bu...

Page 59: ... divided into two parts An image from the second part of the divided video will be displayed at the end of the thumbnail index You can not divide files that are protected and display the protected indicator Cancel the protect function first page 48 The divided video may drift before or after the division point by approx 0 5 seconds The Divide function is not available under the following conditions ...

Page 60: ...0 minutes When uploading a video file to a website such as YouTube the one time upload capacity is a maximum of 100MB or 10 minutes To upload a video over 10 minutes long follow the steps below to automatically divide it into 10 minute segments with a share mark added 1 Move to the desired file by pressing the button and then press the OK button 2 Press the Share button 3 Move to Yes by pressing the...

Page 61: ...he OK or MENU button File Info You can see the image information for all images PRECHECK Insert a memory card page 25 Set the Playback mode to HD Video SD Video or Photo page 46 1 Press the MENU button button File Info OK button 2 Select the desired video or photo with the OK button The following information for the image you selected appears Date Duration Video Size Resolution 3 To exit press the...

Page 62: ...ils see the corresponding page Items Default values Page Storage Info 52 Format 53 File No Series 54 Date Time Set JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM 54 LCD Brightness Bright 55 Auto LCD Off On 55 Beep Sound On 56 Shutter Sound On 56 Auto Power Off 5 Min 57 PC Software On 57 TV Display On 58 Default Set 58 Language English 59 Items marked with are available only when you supply power to the camcorder using the ...

Page 63: ...e 26 If there is no storage media inserted it can not be selected and will be dimmed on the menu You must format storage media you used in other devices or newly purchased memory cards with this camcorder before using them This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the storage media Be aware that formatting erases all files and data including protected files Do not remove the storage me...

Page 64: ...elete all files The file number is reset when a new folder is created Reset Resets the file number to 0001 even after you format the memory card delete all files or insert a new memory card When you set File No to Series each file is assigned a different number to avoid duplicating file names This is convenient when you want to manage your files on a PC Date Time Set Set the current date and time so the ...

Page 65: ...dims you can press any button on the camcorder to return the LCD screen s brightness to normal Auto LCD Off is disabled in the following cases If you have connected the AC power adaptor and are using it to power the camcorder If you have connected the built in USB plug of the camcorder to a PC Submenu items Normal Standard brightness Bright Brightens the LCD screen LCD Brightness You can adjust th...

Page 66: ...on Shutter Sound OK button 3 Select the desired submenu item with the button OK button 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu items Off The beep sound is off On A beep will sound every time you press a button The Beep Sound function is canceled in the following cases During recording and playing When the camcorder has a cable connection mini HDMI cable Submenu items Off The shutter sound...

Page 67: ...cted the built in USB plug of the camcorder to a PC During recording playing pause excluded or a slideshow Press the Power button to restart the camcorder PC Software Your camcorder contains built in PC software If you set PC Software on you can use this PC software to download and edit videos and photos by connecting the built in USB plug of the camcorder to your PC 1 Press the MENU button button...

Page 68: ...oes not remove screen indicators from the camcorder s LCD screen Default Set You can initialize your camcorder settings to the factory defaults initial settings at the factory Initializing the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images 1 Press the MENU button button Settings 2 Press the button Default Set OK button 3 Select Yes with the OK button Select No to cancel the...

Page 69: ...Русский 中文 Language options may be changed without prior notice The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or AC power The date and time format may change depending on the selected language Settings Move Menu Exit Language TV Display Default Set 한국어 English Français Menu Exit Settings Language TV Display Default Set ...

Page 70: ...l Core 2 2 GHz or higher is recommended Notebook Intel Core2 Duo 2 2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 6GHz or higher is recommended RAM 1GB or higher is recommended Video Card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher Ati X1600 series or higher Display 1024 x 768 16 bit color or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit color recommended USB USB 2 0 Direct X DirectX 9 0c or higher System requirements System requirements lis...

Page 71: ...SING THE Intelli studio PROGRAM Using the Intelli studio program built into your camcorder you can transfer video and photo files to your PC and edit them on your PC screen Intelli studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage your video and photo files Step 1 Connecting the USB plug 1 Set PC Software On page 57 This is the default setting 2 Connect the built in USB plug of the camcorder t...

Page 72: ... multiple videos and photos by various classifications Global Map Displays the location of shooting place with a map 9 Selects the connected device 10 Shows directories of Contents Manager and My Computer Contents Manager You can classify and manage videos and photos on your computer My Computer You can view videos and photos saved in selected directories of your computer 11 Shortcut icons Navigate...

Page 73: ...lays back inside the thumbnail frame allowing you to search for a desired video scene with ease 4 Once you select the desired video or photo double click to play back Playback starts and playback controls appear Step 4 Editing videos or photos With Intelli studio you can edit videos or photos in various ways For example Change Size Fine Tune apply Image Effect Insert Frame etc Before editing a vid...

Page 74: ...nt Flickr is an image hosting website web services suite and online community platform In addition to being a popular website for users to share personal photographs the service is widely used by bloggers as a photo repository http www flickr com Facebook is a global social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook Inc Users can add friends and send them messages and updat...

Page 75: ... upload and share your videos on YouTube Just press the Share button while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer using the built in USB plug Direct uploading your videos onto YouTube As part of the uploading process the videos you marked are converted into a format playable by YouTube before actually uploading Time spent uploading may vary depending on such conditions as file size compu...

Page 76: ...stall it on your Windows computer Also if you install it on your computer it can be updated automatically Follow these directions to install Intelli studio onto your Windows computer Click Tool Install Intelli studio on PC on the Intelli studio screen then follow the steps below using with a Windows computer ...

Page 77: ... appear Different file types are stored in different folders 5 Select the desired folder or files to copy then drag and drop them into the destination folder The folder or files are copied from the storage media to the PC If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 61 or perform Steps 1 through 4 again If the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable ...

Page 78: ...n SAM_ JPG format The folder names increase in this order 100PHOTO 101PHOTO etc Up to 9 999 files can be stored in one folder A new folder is created when more than 9 999 files have been created Image format Video files Videos are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 Refer to page 41 for video resolution Photo files Photos are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format T...

Page 79: ... 60p or 720 30p videos you need an HDTV high definition TV 1 Turn on the camcorder and then connect a mini HDMI cable not supplied from the camcorder to the HDMI In jack on your TV 2 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 3 Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start ...

Page 80: ...TV When the camcorder is connected to a TV you cannot control the volume of the TV from the camcorder When TV Display is set to Off the OSD On Screen Display does not appear on the TV screen page 58 Image appearance depends on TV screen ratio Recording ratio Wide 16 9 TV 4 3 TV Images recorded in a 16 9 ratio 90Min JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM 1606 STBY 90Min JAN 01 2010 12 00 AM 1606 STBY Images recorded...

Page 81: ... your PC or another storage media and delete files Change to another memory card which has enough free space Card Error The memory card has a problem and the camcorder can t recognize it Format the memory card or replace it with a new one Card Locked The write protection tab on an SDHC SD card has been set to lock Release the write protection tab Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported ...

Page 82: ...and then format the storage media using the camcorder Set File No to Reset File Limit is reached Cannot record video Set File No Reset and format the Card Folder and file number have reached the maximum number and you can not record Back up important files on the storage media to your PC and then format the storage media using the camcorder Set File No to Reset File Limit is reached Cannot take a ...

Page 83: ...AC power adaptor Power cannot be turned off Unplug the AC power adaptor and then reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on The battery discharges quickly The temperature is too low The battery is not fully charged Recharge the battery The battery reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Display Symptom Exp...

Page 84: ...e may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your camcorder The camcorder only displays the file name if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard Recording Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording There is not enough free space to record on the storage media Make sure the memory card is inserted and write ...

Page 85: ...r with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight The beep sound is not heard Set the Beep Sound to On page 56 The beep sound is temporally off while recording videos When the Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder the beep sound automatically turns off There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded video starts sto...

Page 86: ...ure inside the camcorder is too high it cannot function properly Turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and turn it on again Playback is interrupted unexpectedly Check if the AC power adaptor is properly connected and stable You cannot hear sound when playing a Time Lapse recording The Time Lapse REC function does not support sound Playback on other devices TV etc Symptom Explanation Soluti...

Page 87: ...estart the Windows computer Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu The Intelli studio program may not run automatically If this occurs access My Computer or Windows Explorer open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder find Intelli studio and then run IStudio exe The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Video pla...

Page 88: ... of time The backup built in rechargeable battery may be discharged page 16 Menu Symptom Explanation Solution Menu items are grayed out You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback mode If there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Storage Info Format etc troubleshooting ...

Page 89: ...hen the temperature of the lens is similar to the ambient temperature the frost will disappear When there is dew condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using What is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of th...

Page 90: ...ave an HDMI jack Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder NTSC PAL format converter NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland H...

Page 91: ... connector Built in USB General Power source Power source type Power consumption Recording Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions WxHxD Weight Internal MIC Storage media 5 0V using AC power adaptor 3 7V using built in lithium Ion battery Lithium Ion battery Power supply 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz 2 4W 32 F 104 F 0 40 C Below 60 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C 2 15 x 4 17 x 0 63 54 5...

Page 92: ...sented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which ar...

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