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Appendixes

Troubleshooting

Warning icons and messages

Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action.

Battery

Message

Icon

Informs that...

Action

Low Battery

The battery is almost discharged.

• Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC

power adaptor.

Check authenticity
of the battery.

The battery cannot pass authenticity check.

• Check whether the battery is authentic. If not,

change to an authentic Samsung battery.

• We recommend you use only genuine Samsung

batteries in this camcorder.

Storage media

Message

Icon

Informs that...

Action

Insert Card

There is no memory card inserted in the memory card
slot.

• Insert a memory card.

Card Full

There is not enough space to record on the memory
card.

• Delete unnecessary files from the memory card.
• Back-up files to a PC or another storage media,

and then delete unneeded files.

• Replace the memory card with another card that

has enough free space.

Card Locked

The write protection tab on an SD or SDHC card has
been set to lock.

• Release the write protection tab.

Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.
They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

Summary of Contents for HMX-QF30

Page 1: ...ww samsung com register For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speeds Recommended Memory Card 6MB s Class 6 or above HMX QF30 HMX QF33 HMX QF300 HMX QF310 HMX QF320 USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ear water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Operate in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than t...

Page 3: ...ery or by its power supply Refer to the operating instructions 18 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third pin for grounding If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit con...

Page 4: ...it will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation e If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the case has been damaged f When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance 25 REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the s...

Page 5: ...munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase th...

Page 6: ...hem explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference Before reading this user manual Precautions Warning When using the AC power adaptor with your camcorder connect the adaptor to an outlet with protective grounding Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight heaters radiators fire or any other source of excessive heat Caution If you replace the battery...

Page 7: ...ch as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand Important information on use About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly refer to Troubleshootin...

Page 8: ...ity problems caused by the failure to implement security measures or from unavoidable circumstances associated with the use of a wireless network Notes regarding trademarks All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Furthermore and are not mentio...

Page 9: ...or can damage both units cause them to malfunction and poses a risk of electric shock Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun Doing so could cause eye injuries and cause internal parts of the product to malfunction Do not bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object A damaged power cord or power supply can cause a fire and poses a risk of electric...

Page 10: ...uld receive an electric shock Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by a child consult a physician immediately Keep the power supply s power cord unplugged when not using the power supply or during lightning storms There is a risk of fire When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug the power cord Leaving the adaptor plu...

Page 11: ...he camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or near a corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcord...

Page 12: ... explosion electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated Store important data separately from the camcorder on a PC DVD disc CD disc etc Samsung is not responsible for data loss Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible If any problem occurs with the product you must pull the plug out of the...

Page 13: ...rding videos 37 Recording videos in portrait mode 39 Tagging great moments while recording My Clip function 40 Recording photos 41 Recording with ease for beginners SMART AUTO 42 Zooming 43 Extended functions 44 Using the Manual modes 45 White Balance 45 EV Exposure Value 46 Back Light 47 Focus 48 Super C Nite 49 Self Timer 50 Cont Shot 50 Using the Art Film modes 51 Fader 51 Digital Effect 52 Usi...

Page 14: ...he program for Auto backup on your PC 81 Sending videos or photos to a PC 81 About the Wakeup on LAN WOL feature 82 Using with other devices 84 Connecting to a TV 85 Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI 85 Connecting to a regular TV 86 Viewing on a TV screen 87 Dubbing videos to VCR or DVD HDD recorders 88 Transferring files to your Windows computer 89 Transferring files with Intelli studi...

Page 15: ... ejecting the battery 15 Inserting ejecting a memory card not supplied 16 Charging the battery 20 Checking the battery state 21 Turning your camcorder on off 24 Using the touch screen 25 Performing the initial setup 28 Selecting the language 29 Learning icons 30 Using the Home screen 34 Accessing the Home screen 34 Icons on the Home screen 34 Using the grip belt 35 ...

Page 16: ...es region You can purchase parts and accessories Consult your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the AC power adaptor or the batteries A memory card is not included See page 17 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder Checking your accessories Battery BP125A AD43 00197A AC power ...

Page 17: ...button 4 LCD screen Touch screen 5 Internal microphone 6 Internal speaker 7 Jack cover AV HDMI micro USB 8 AV Audio Video jack 9 HDMI jack 10 micro USB jack Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 5 Camcorder layout ...

Page 18: ...open close switch 2 Grip belt 3 Jack cover DC IN 4 DC IN jack 5 Zoom T W button 6 My Clip button 7 Recording start stop button 8 Battery slot 9 Memory card slot 10 Battery Memory card cover 11 Battery release switch 12 Tripod receptacle 8 10 11 12 9 1 3 4 2 7 6 5 ...

Page 19: ...e figure 3 Close the battery slot cover To eject the battery 1 Slide and then open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure 2 Slide the Battery release switch in the direction shown in the figure and then pull out the battery 3 Close the battery slot cover Samsung is not responsible for problems that are caused by using unapproved batteries If you use batteries from other manufacturers there ...

Page 20: ...el portion of the card is facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure 3 Close the memory card cover To eject a memory card 1 Slide and then open the memory card cover as shown in the figure 2 Gently push the memory card to eject it 3 Close the memory card cover To avoid the data loss turn off the camcorder by pressing and holding the Home button before inserting or ejecting the me...

Page 21: ...ease date of this camcorder may not be compatible with the camcorder To ensure stable operation use 6MB S Class 6 or above memory cards SD SDHC SDXC memory cards have a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the switch up in the direction of the terminals To set write protection move the switch down SDH...

Page 22: ...reign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not paste anything other than the label provided with the card on the label pasting area of the card Do not use a damaged memory card Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it The camcorder supports SD SDHC and SDXC memory cards giving you a wider choi...

Page 23: ... less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory Actual recording times may differ depending on the recording conditions and the subject The higher the quality and resolution the more memory the camcorder uses Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time but the image quality may suffer The bit rate automatically adjusts to the image being recorded Accordingly the recording...

Page 24: ...onnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not place the AC Adaptor in a confined space when you use it such as between a wall and a piece of furniture When charging if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected the AC power adaptor will override the USB You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only Use th...

Page 25: ...level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery Battery level icon State Message Fully charged 25 50 used 50 75 used 75 95 used 95 98 used Exhausted flickers The camcorder will be forced to turn off after 3 minutes Change the battery as soon as possible After 3 seconds the camcorder turns off Low Battery The figures above are based on a fully char...

Page 26: ...ter recording starts The battery may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference if you use the recording start stop the zoom and the playback functions Prepare additional batteries with the expectation that the actual recording time is about 1 3 to 1 2 of the times listed above Using an AC power source We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC ou...

Page 27: ... a cool dry place Charge an extra battery before using the camcorder outdoors in cold temperatures The cold temperature may shorten the available recording time Carry the supplied AC power adaptor to charge the battery while travelling Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder you can damag...

Page 28: ...is function when you turn it on pages 109 113 If the Quick On STBY function is set to 5 Min and you close the LCD screen when the power is on the power saving mode activates page 106 The camcorder turns on automatically if you connect the AC power adaptor or insert the battery into the camcorder with the LCD screen open When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for t...

Page 29: ...ce of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch screen Be careful not to accidentally press the button near the LCD screen while using the touch screen The tabs and icons that appear on the LCD screen depend on the current recording playback status of your camcorder The camcorder does not recognize touches if you touch more than two points on the screen at the same time Touch one point at a ...

Page 30: ... can switch the on screen information display mode Each time you touch the LCD screen the full and minimum display modes alternate Minimum display mode STBY Full display mode STBY 00 00 00 253Min Warning icons and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions pages 109 113 ...

Page 31: ... rotate it up to 180 towards the lens and up to 90 backward To view recordings more conveniently rotate the screen by 180 towards the lens then fold it back to the body When you reverse and close the LCD screen by rotating it to 180 towards the lens the camcorder switches to the playback mode automatically Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder Clea...

Page 32: ...orward by 1 hour Internal rechargeable battery Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off If the battery is depleted the current date time values are reset to the default values If this occurs you need to recharge the internal rechargeable battery see below and then re set the current date and time Charging the...

Page 33: ...to complete the setting The camcorder displays the menus screen and messages in the language you selected Language options may be changed without prior notice The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to the battery or AC power The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected Selecting the language You can select the language in which the camco...

Page 34: ... 12 00 AM Date Time Right of the LCD screen Icon Description Storage media Memory card Battery information remaining charge level Optical zoom Digital zoom bar Video resolution Tele Macro OIS Duo The icons are based on an 32GB SDHC memory card capacity The screen above is an example and may differ from the actual display For warning icons and messages see pages 109 113 The illustrated items above ...

Page 35: ...on Description Time Zone Visit JAN 01 2013 12 00 AM Date Time Right of the LCD screen Icon Description 9999 Photo image counter total number of recordable photos Storage media Memory card Battery information remaining charge level Optical zoom Digital zoom bar Photo resolution Tele Macro OIS Duo The total number of recordable photos is based on available space on the storage media The largest numb...

Page 36: ...een Icon Description Video playback mode Operating status playback pause etc 00 00 20 00 01 03 Time code elapsed time recorded time 100_0001 File name File number Storage media memory card Battery information remaining battery level Playback progress bar Video resolution Video playback option Erase protection My Clip Bottom of the LCD screen Icon Description Volume tab Thumbnail view tab MENU tab ...

Page 37: ...mage total number of recorded images 100_0001 File name file number Storage media memory card Battery information remaining battery level Photo resolution Erase protection Bottom of the LCD screen Icon Description Thumbnail view tab MENU tab Slide show start tab Share tab Icon Description Video thumbnail view tab Photo thumbnail view tab Delete tab Photo recording mode tab Icon Description Erase p...

Page 38: ... Manual Record a video or photo using functions you set manually pages 45 50 Art Film Record a video or photo using items for a fun and unique look pages 51 52 Art Time Lapse Record a time lapse video using Art Time Lapse functions pages 53 54 Vertical HD Recording Record a video in portrait mode page 39 Album Views videos or photos using playback or editing functions pages 56 70 MobileLink Send v...

Page 39: ...camcorder is designed so you can use it conveniently with either your right or left hand If you want to use this function set Switch Grip to On in the Settings menu page 106 When you hold the camcorder with your right hand STBY 00 00 00 253Min When you hold the camcorder with your left hand STBY 00 00 00 253Min If you make the grip belt too tight and use excessive force to insert your hand the gri...

Page 40: ...c functions for video and photo shooting Recording videos 37 Recording videos in portrait mode 39 Tagging great moments while recording My Clip function 40 Recording photos 41 Recording with ease for beginners SMART AUTO 42 Zooming 43 ...

Page 41: ...e Recording start stop button The recording icon appears and recording starts 00 00 20 253Min 4 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again Recording pause resume The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a video With this function you can record your favorite scenes as a single video Touch the Pause tab to pause while recording Touch the Recording tab to resu...

Page 42: ...e battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording the system is switched to the data recovery mode While data is being recovered no other function is enabled When the recording time is short the data recovery might fail You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 102 The menu setting ta...

Page 43: ...it mode vertical position Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording Album 1 2 Rotate the camcorder to 90º for vertical recording STBY 00 00 00 253Min 3 Select a subject to record 4 Press the Recording start stop button The recording icon appears and recording starts 00 00 20 253Min 5 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again In portrait mode you can record...

Page 44: ... camcorder tags the scene as My Clip 00 00 07 253Min 5 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again Understanding the My Clip function When the camcorder extracts the scenes tagged as My Clip and creates one file with them the file is saved in the video thumbnail view My Clip My Clip My Clip During a video recording The camcorder tags the scene so that it starts 3 seconds before y...

Page 45: ...os as it may damage the storage media or data The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo resolution page 19 The camcorder does not record audio when you take photos You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded page 102 For on screen display information see page 31 For various functions avail...

Page 46: ...rding a very bright scene White SMART SMART Appears when recording an outdoor scene Landscape SMART SMART Appears when recording images using close up Macro SMART SMART Appears when recording images of clear skies Blue sky SMART SMART Appears when recording images of forested areas Natural green SMART SMART Appears when recording images of sunsets Sunset Most settings are automatically adjusted in...

Page 47: ...ical zoom range page 99 Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or zoom into a subject standing too far away If this occurs use the manual focus function Video recording mode only page 48 The minimum distance you can have between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm about 0 4 inches for wide angle and about 1m about 40 inches for telephoto If y...

Page 48: ... and photo by selecting a mode Using the Manual modes 45 White Balance 45 EV Exposure Value 46 Back Light 47 Focus 48 Super C Nite 49 Self Timer 50 Cont Shot 50 Using the Art Film modes 51 Fader 51 Digital Effect 52 Using the Art Time Lapse mode 53 ...

Page 49: ...luorescent lights Tungsten Use when recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights Custom WB Manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or situation To set the white balance manually 1 In Manual mode touch White Balance tab Custom WB tab The Set White Balance icon appears 2 Fill the screen with a white object and then touch the tab The white balance setting is stored The st...

Page 50: ...otos 1 Press the Home button touch Manual EV tab 2 Touch the tab to adjust the setting values The setting values range from 2 0 to 2 0 STBY 00 00 00 253Min EV 0 Understanding EV Exposure Value Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium Image sensor during the process of taking videos or photos The higher the number the greater the exposure For example 0 ...

Page 51: ...Off Icon Description Off Disables the function On Backlight compensation brightens the subject Back lighting causes the subject to be darker than the background The subject is in front of a window The person you want to record is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background The person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features The subject is outdoors and the bac...

Page 52: ...on the creative side of your recording Manual You may need to focus manually under conditions in which automatic focusing is difficult or unreliable To adjust the focus place and hold your finger on the for a nearer subject and on the tab for a farther subject The nearer or farther icon appears when focus adjustment reaches the end The camcorder applies the adjusted value right after you touch the...

Page 53: ...Nite Normal Icon Description Off Disables the function Normal The shutter opens for 1 60 of a second in the normal mode and automatically switches to open for 1 30 of a second in a dark place Use this function to get bright images in a dark place Super The shutter opens for 1 60 of a second in the normal mode and automatically switches to open for 1 15 of a second in a dark place Use this function...

Page 54: ...want to use it When the camcorder exits from Manual mode the Self Timer function is automatically set to Off Cont Shot The Continuous Shot function lets you capture up to eight photos in rapid succession 1 In STBY mode touch the Photo recording mode tab 2 Press the Home button touch Manual Cont Shot tab 3 Touch the desired submenu item 9999 Cont Shot Off Icon Description Off The camcorder records ...

Page 55: ...rding fades in or fades out accordingly Recording a video with Fade effect Fade Out Approx 3 seconds Fade In Approx 3 seconds Fade in With Fader set to On press the Recording start stop button The recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound fade in Fade out With Fader set to On press the Recording start stop button to stop recording The image and sound fade out the screen goes...

Page 56: ...u do not need to set the Digital Effect function manually page 99 Icon Description Off Without any Digital Effect a normal natural image is displayed during recording or playback Black White This mode changes the image to black and white Sepia This mode gives the image a reddish brown look Negative This mode reverses the colors creating a negative image Art This mode helps adjust for facial imperf...

Page 57: ...nterval that you define Interval The scene is recorded for 3 seconds in every 1 3 5 10 or 20 seconds Audio is also recorded Zooming Set a zoom effect for a time lapse video Interval An image of a scene is captured once every 0 1 0 5 1 3 or 5 seconds Zoom Adds the zoom in out effect to a time lapse video Panning Set a panning effect for a time lapse video Interval An image of a scene is captured on...

Page 58: ... defines the total minimum recording time for the Art Time Lapse mode For example if you set the interval to 5 Sec you need to set the recording time for the Art Time Lapse mode to at least 2 minutes and 30 seconds to record a minimum video length of 1 second 30 images You cannot pause recording during Time lapse recording Audio is not recorded during Art Time Lapse recording Audio is recorded onl...

Page 59: ...or photos in playback mode 56 Starting the playback mode 56 Playing back videos 57 Tagging great moments during playback 60 Viewing photos 61 Editing videos or photos 63 Share 63 Delete 65 Delete My Clip 66 My Clip Creation 66 Protect 67 Smart BGM 67 Divide 68 Combine 69 File Info 70 ...

Page 60: ...ed However you can choose the video or photo thumbnail view display options by touching the Video thumbnail view or Photo thumbnail view tab on the LCD screen Video thumbnail view Using the Playback tab Photo thumbnail view Video thumbnail view Home screen Using the Home button Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording Album 1 STBY 00 00 00 253Min You can choose the thumbnail...

Page 61: ...he color of the My Clip icon is changed for 8 seconds when the scenes tagged as My Clip appear 00 00 20 00 01 03 100_0001 3 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view touch the Thumbnail view tab Find videos in various ways Drag the thumbnails up or down on the LCD screen to search for the thumbnails you want When playback is paused drag the image left or right on the LCD screen to go to th...

Page 62: ...Video Play Option menu page 99 You can play back the recorded videos on a TV or PC pages 85 86 89 92 If you touch the MENU tab or press the Home button during playback the video playback is paused and the menu screen appears To adjust the volume during video playback You can hear the sound through the internal speaker of the camcorder while the video is playing back on the LCD screen 1 Touch the V...

Page 63: ...ing of the scene If reverse skip is touched within 3 seconds from the start of the file the previous video plays Place and hold your finger on the Reverse skip Forward skip tab to search for a video quickly When you lift off your finger the selected video plays Slow playback When playback is paused touching the Reverse slow Forward slow tab reduces the playback speed For Reverse forward slow playb...

Page 64: ...00 01 03 100_0001 4 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view touch the Thumbnail view tab The camcorder tags the scene so that it starts 3 seconds before you pressed the My Clip button and ends 5 seconds after To skip boring parts of a video and enjoy exciting parts you can combine the tagged scenes sequentially page 66 You can also tag a scene when you have paused video playback You cann...

Page 65: ...er off or eject the memory card during photo playback Doing so may damage the recorded data Find photos in various ways Drag the thumbnails up or down on the LCD screen to search for the thumbnails you want Drag the image left or right on the LCD screen to go to the previous or next file Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the photo you selected Your camcorder may not play b...

Page 66: ... show option function page 102 You can adjust the background music s volume level using the Volume tab Zooming during photo playback You can magnify a playback image 1 Touch the desired photo 2 Adjust the magnification with the Zoom T W button Magnification starts from the center of the photo You can zoom in from X1 1 to X8 0 3 Drag the LCD screen up down left right to view the area you want on th...

Page 67: ...rotect Delete My Clip My Clip Creation Delete Share 5 Touch the desired submenu item The list of sharing web sites displayed on the LCD screen may be different from them in the user manual page 79 Using the Share tab You can access the last connected sharing web site by touching the Share tab on the right side of LCD screen The Facebook tab is the defaulting setting 00 00 20 00 01 03 100_0001 You ...

Page 68: ... 1 12 100_0001 4 Touch Share Protect File Info Delete Share 5 Touch the desired submenu item The list of sharing web sites displayed on the LCD screen may be different from them in the user manual page 79 Using the Share tab You can access the last connected sharing web site by touching the Share tab on the right side of LCD screen The Facebook tab is the defaulting setting 1 12 100_0001 You canno...

Page 69: ...for your confirmation 5 Touch Yes The camcorder deletes all the files having the selection indicator Deleted images cannot be recovered Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or data You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode To protect important images from accidental erasu...

Page 70: ...lip 4 Touch the desired submenu item Creation Start Preview My Clip Cancel Item Description Creation Start Combines the tagged scenes sequentially and then saves the combined files as a single video file in the last file position of the video thumbnail view Preview Previews the tagged scenes sequentially While previewing the scenes tagged as My Clip you cannot drag the progress bar on the LCD scre...

Page 71: ...annot apply this function page 17 Smart BGM You can enjoy music during video playback If the original sound in the video is loud the volume of the background music will be decreased naturally On the other hand if the original sound in the video is quiet the volume of the background music will be increased naturally 1 Select the video playback mode page 56 2 Touch a video thumbnail 3 Touch the MENU...

Page 72: ...ally delete unnecessary sections of the divided videos or combine them with other videos page 69 Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded in the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or data You can operate this function in the single view only You cannot divide files that display the protect icon Cancel the protect function first page 67 The beginning o...

Page 73: ...s the combined videos as a single video file Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or data You cannot combine the files that are protected Cancel the protect function first page 67 The original videos are not preserved The Combine function is not available under the following conditions If the Videos are in...

Page 74: ...h image 1 Select the video or photo playback mode page 56 2 Touch a thumbnail 3 Touch the MENU tab File Info The information for the selected file appears File Info Date JAN 01 2013 Duration 00 00 05 Size 9 56 MB Resolution Full HD 100VIDEO HDV_0008 MP4 4 To exit the menu touch the Return tab ...

Page 75: ...ection tips 75 Entering text 75 Sending videos or photos to a smart phone 76 Broadcasting live streaming video from your camcorder 77 Using video or photo sharing web sites 79 Accessing a web site 79 Uploading videos or photos 79 Viewing videos or photos on a TV Link enabled TV 80 Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos 81 Installing the program for Auto backup on your PC 81 Sending videos or p...

Page 76: ...AP that requires a password go to Step 4 To select a WPS supported AP touch the tab next to the AP and then go to Step 5 You can also connect to a WPS supported AP by dragging the list of APs down to the bottom touching WPS PBC and then pressing the WPS button on the AP device 4 The virtual keyboard appears Input the required password using the virtual keyboard page 75 When done press OK and then ...

Page 77: ...ccording to your AP s setting When you select Open or Shared WPA is automatically set Data Encryption Select an encryption type according to your AP s setting Network Password Enter the password using the virtual keyboard page 75 IP Setting The default is Auto You can select Manual to set the IP address manually 5 Touch the tab The camcorder connects to the network via the selected AP Even if AP a...

Page 78: ...etting 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 Touch each submenu item and then enter the required value using the virtual keyboard page 75 Item Description IP Enter the static IP address Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask Gateway Enter the gateway DNS Server Enter the DNS address 6 Touch the tab The camcorder connects to the network via the selected AP For more information about the network settings con...

Page 79: ...ere you purchased it If your AP name is not in English the camcorder may not be able to locate the device or the name may appear incorrectly If a WLAN requires authentication from the service provider you may not be able to connect to it To connect the WLAN contact your network service provider If you cannot connect to a WLAN try another AP from the available AP list You can also connect to free W...

Page 80: ...ne Sending videos or photos to a smart phone The camcorder connects to a smart phone that supports the MobileLink feature via a WLAN You can easily send videos or photos to your smart phone The MobileLink feature is supported by Galaxy series smart phones with the Android 2 2 OS or higher If your smart phone uses the Android 2 1 OS upgrade your smart phone to Android 2 2 or higher This feature is ...

Page 81: ...treaming may be disconnected depending on the situation of the network connection and Ustream web site During the Ustream broadcast your streaming may not be saved in the Ustream s server depending on the situation of the Ustream s server or network connection The Ustream function has been serviced by the contract between Samsung and Ustream The service may be changed or discontinued depending on ...

Page 82: ...g TV Link Settings 2 2 Enter your ID and password and then touch the Login Login tab For information about entering text refer to Entering text page 75 To select an ID from the list touch an ID You may be logged in automatically if you have previously logged in to the web site 3 Touch the tab If you have more than two channels the list of your channels will appear Select a channel for broadcasting...

Page 83: ...e web site 4 Touch the tab You must have an existing account on the file sharing web site to use this feature Uploading videos or photos 1 Access a sharing web site with your camcorder 2 Touch files the tab 3 Touch the Upload Upload tab If you connected to Facebook you can enter your comments by touching the Comment box For information about entering text refer to Entering text page 75 The method ...

Page 84: ...der Depending on the size of the video or photo file it may take longer to connect to the TV and display You cannot enable this function if there are no recorded videos or photos in your camcorder When playing HD quality videos on a TV use an 802 11n AP and set it to 802 11n Important If you set the Data Encryption function on your network to WEP or TKIP the network defaults to 802 11g and the cam...

Page 85: ...vailable AP devices page 72 If your PC is on the PC recognizes the camcorder and the Auto Backup program launches automatically If your PC supports the Wake on LAN WOL feature you can turn on the PC automatically by searching for the PC from your camcorder pages 82 83 3 The camcorder will prepare the files and then send them to the PC You cannot select individual files to send This function only s...

Page 86: ... Click Network and Internet Connection Network Connection 3 Right click Local Area and then click Properties 4 Click Configure the Power manage tab Allow this device to wake the computer 5 Click OK 6 Restart the PC WOL Wakeup on LAN WOL is a technology that allows you to turn on a PC from another location over a network connection or the Internet or to set a PC to wake up from sleep mode With the ...

Page 87: ...e names of the WOL setting menu may vary Examples of setting menu names Enable PME Wake on LAN etc Examples of setting menu values Enable Magic packet etc Setting the PC to turn on 1 Turn on the PC and press F2 while the PC is booting The BIOS setting menu will appear 2 Select Advanced tab Power management Setup 3 Select Resume on PME Enabled 4 Press F10 to save your changes and continue booting 5...

Page 88: ...necting to a TV 85 Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI 85 Connecting to a regular TV 86 Viewing on a TV screen 87 Dubbing videos to VCR or DVD HDD recorders 88 Transferring files to your Windows computer 89 Transferring files with Intelli studio 90 Transferring files by connecting the camcorder as a removable disk 94 ...

Page 89: ...ion Multimedia Interface is a compact audio video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data What is Anynet function The Anynet function lets you control all devices that support the Anynet function with the same remote You can use the Anynet function on the camcorder if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet supported TV For more information refer to the Anynet suppo...

Page 90: ...nnected incorrectly When connecting to a TV using the Audio Video cable match the color of the cables to the color of the corresponding jacks Video input may appear green depending on the TV If this occurs connect the yellow plug of the Audio Video cable to the green jack of the TV When the camcorder is connected to a TV with more than one kind of cable the camcorder outputs video signals in the f...

Page 91: ...t ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide 16 9 TV Appearance on 4 3 TV Images recorded in a 16 9 ratio Adjust the volume to a moderate level If the volume is too high the video information may include noise If TV Display is set to Off the TV screen does not display the camcorder s OSD On Screen Display menus page 103 ...

Page 92: ...the recording device and then your camcorder Videos recorded on this camcorder can only be dubbed using the Audio Video cable in SD standard deﬁnition image quality regardless of the recording resolution You cannot dub to a recorder with an HDMI cable To copy a video recorded in HD high definition image quality in HD use the built in software of your camcorder and copy the video to your computer p...

Page 93: ...hat satisfies the requirements Intelli studio may not operate optimally On a slower computer than recommended video playback may skip frames or operate in an unexpected manner If the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0c install DirectX 9 0c or higher We recommend transferring the recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing the video data To run Intelli studio a laptop ...

Page 94: ...n on the taskbar 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop 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 Make sure you insert the USB plug into the micro USB jack with the plug oriented correctly Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when transferring files to your com...

Page 95: ...deos and photos of the selected folder on the device View files as thumbnails or on a map Browse folders in the connected device Browse folders stored on your computer Move to the previous or next folder Print files view files on a map store files in Contents Manager register faces or refresh content manager If you install Intelli studio on your PC the program will launch more quickly To install t...

Page 96: ... select the video or photo you want double click to play back Playback starts and the controls appear Intelli studio supports the following file formats Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photo formats JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF Step 4 Editing videos or photos You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various functions Change Size Fine Tuning Image Effect Insert Frame etc...

Page 97: ... site you would like to upload files to You can choose YouTube twitter Flickr Facebook Picasa E mail or another web site you want to use for your site management 4 Click Upload to start uploading A pop up window appears containing your web browser displaying the selected site or a pop up window appears asking for your ID and password 5 Enter your ID and the password to access Access to the web sit...

Page 98: ... click OK 4 The folders in the storage media appear Different file types are stored in different folders Photos Videos Setting folder System folder 5 Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage media to your PC If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 90 or perform steps 1 to 4 again If the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removab...

Page 99: ... file number used in the file name automatically increases when you create a new photo file Photos have a SAM_ JPG name format The folder names are given in the following order 100PHOTO 101PHOTO etc File format Video files Video files are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 Refer to page 98 for the video resolution Photo files Photo images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic...

Page 100: ...Settings Refer to items to configure your camcorder s settings Settings menu 97 Accessing the settings menu 97 Shooting 98 Playback 99 Display 102 Connectivity 104 General 105 ...

Page 101: ... the items in the video or photo recording mode pages 98 99 Playback Set the items in the video or photo playback mode pages 99 102 Display Customize the display settings pages 102 103 Connectivity Set the connection items page 104 General Change the settings for the camcorder system such as memory format and default set pages 105 107 3 Touch a submenu The OIS Duo function is used here as an examp...

Page 102: ...otos that are recorded on your camcorder may not playback properly on other digital devices that do not support these photo sizes Item Description OIS Duo Set to compensate for camcorder shake blur Off Disables the function On Enables to compensate for camcorder shake Plus Enables the function OIS Plus improves on existing Optical Image Stabilization by allowing the camcorder lens to shift over a ...

Page 103: ... in 3x3 or 4x4 format 3X3 Displays thumbnails three across and three down 4X4 Displays thumbnails four across and four down You can also change Thumbnail to 3x3 or 4x4 by pressing the Zoom T W button in the thumbnail view Video Play Option Set a specific playback style according to your preference Play All Plays video clips in succession starting from the selected video to the last one then return...

Page 104: ...nge the song s name so that it can be recognized by the camcorder and then click Send Yes The song is converted to a m4a file and transferred into the memory card in the camcorder 5 When the transfer is complete click OK You can save up to 5 converted songs in the camcorder s memory card 6 The song saved to the memory card appears on the Smart BGM Option menu in video playback mode page 99 Smart B...

Page 105: ...nize external songs converted by the Intelli studio program only The external songs you want to convert must be in the mp3 or m4a formats Some mp3 files may not be supported External songs are saved to the BGM folder in the memory card If you transfer the converted m4a files into the BGM folder in the memory card you can use them as Smart BGM files Playback Using external songs as background music...

Page 106: ...0 00 01 03 100 _00 01 00 00 20 00 01 03 10 0_ 00 01 00 00 20 00 01 03 100_0001 Display Default Item Description LCD Brightness Set the brightness of the LCD screen Touch the tab between 0 and 10 If the surroundings are too bright adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image you are recording A brighter LCD screen consumes more power Guideline Set a gri...

Page 107: ...ault Item Description HDMI TV Out Set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected the camcorder to Auto The video signals are output in the same format as the recorded file Use this setting only when connecting to an HDTV 480p The recorded file is output in the 720x480p format Use this setting only when connecting to a standard analog TV which supports SD Standard Definition progressi...

Page 108: ... to your TV set HDMI Displays the HDMI guide Composite Displays the Composite guide Item Description Anynet HDMI CEC Set to control some functions of the camcorder with a Samsung TV remote control that supports Anynet Off Disables the function On Lets you operate some functions of the camcorder with a TV remote control when connecting the camcorder to a Samsung Anynet supported TV When you turn th...

Page 109: ... the Home function when using your camcorder for the first time or returning the clock to your hometown date time Visit Select the Visit function when traveling in a different time zone Touch the tab and then the tab Date Time Set Set the date and time page 28 Item Description Date Type Set a date format 2013 01 01 Displays the date in the year month two digit day format JAN 01 2013 Displays the d...

Page 110: ...LCD screen and then open it Item Description Quick On STBY Use to reduce energy consumption and battery drain when recording frequently for an extended time Off The camcorder turns off when you close the LCD screen 5 Min The camcorder goes into the Quick On STBY mode a short period of time after you close the LCD screen After 5 minutes in Quick On STBY mode the camcorder turns off We recommend tur...

Page 111: ... stable read write speeds and operation Item Description Default Set Reset all menu settings to the factory defaults factory settings Touch Yes if you want all the settings returned to the defaults Do not turn off the power while using this function Initializing the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images Language Select the language the camcorder uses to display the...

Page 112: ...formation about error messages maintenance and specifications Troubleshooting 109 Warning icons and messages 109 Symptoms and solutions 114 Maintenance 121 Using your camcorder abroad 123 Glossary 124 Specifications 125 ...

Page 113: ...uine Samsung batteries in this camcorder Storage media Message Icon Informs that Action Insert Card There is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot Insert a memory card Card Full There is not enough space to record on the memory card Delete unnecessary files from the memory card Back up files to a PC or another storage media and then delete unneeded files Replace the memory card with anot...

Page 114: ...ted Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder Replace the memory card with a recommended card Low Speed Card Please record at a lower resolution The memory card is not fast enough to record at this resolution Record video at a lower resolution and quality Replace memory card with a faster card Recording Message Icon Informs that Action Write Error Some problem occurred while writing ...

Page 115: ...te unnecessary files on the storage media Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files Change to another card which has enough free space Set File No to Reset Format the storage media File Limit is reached Cannot record video The folder and file number have reached their maximum and you cannot record Set File No to Reset and format the storage media Remember to back up import...

Page 116: ...ion The files you want to combine have different resolutions You cannot combine files that have different resolutions Not enough free space in Card You cannot edit due to insufficient space in the memory card Edit after deleting unnecessary files Select 2 files for combine Only two files can be combined Combine two files first and then combine the resulting file with an additional file Note that y...

Page 117: ...from server No renderer that can be connected to the camcorder is found in the connected network Check your network connection Device disconnected Network connection disconnected while transferring videos or photos Select the device and try connecting again Initializing Failed The camcorder has failed to locate a TV Link enabled device Turn on TV Link enabled devices on the network Transfer failed...

Page 118: ...ower Off to Off page 106 The battery is almost exhausted Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one The power cannot be turned off Remove the battery or unplug the AC power adaptor and connect the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on The battery discharges quickly The temperature is too low The battery is not fully charged Charge the battery again The battery has reach...

Page 119: ...is less than the estimated recording time The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used When you record an object that moves fast the actual recording time may be shortened The recording stops automatically 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 If ...

Page 120: ...le is connected to the camcorder the Shutter Sound is disabled temporarily You don t hear the beep sound Set Beep Sound to On The Beep sound is turned off temporarily when you record videos When the micro HDMI cable or Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder the Beep Sound is disabled temporarily There is a time difference between the point where you press the Recording start stop button a...

Page 121: ...b of the memory card SDHC SD memory card if any page 17 The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has some problems The data file name is not indicated correctly The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your camcorder Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure complies with the international standard Adjusting the image during recording Symptom...

Page 122: ...y not play back on your camcorder Check memory card compatibility page 17 Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size Photo images recorded on other devices may not appear in their actual size This is not an error Playback is interrupted unexpectedly Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly connected and secure Playback on other devices TV etc Sympt...

Page 123: ... and then connect the USB cable again correctly Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC You need a video codec to play back the file recorded on your camcorder Install the software provided with your camcorder page 90 Make sure you insert the connector in the correct orientation and connect the USB cable to the micro USB jack on your camcorder firmly Disconnect the cable from the computer a...

Page 124: ...deo and sound copied from the camcorder to your computer are not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the system requirements to play a video Shut down all other applications currently running on the computer If you play back a video on your camcorder when it is connected to a computer the video may not play back smoothly on the computer depending on the transfer speed Please ...

Page 125: ...aning Gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder The exterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate To clean the LCD screen Wipe very gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage the screen To clean the lens Use a blower brush to remove dust and then wipe the lens gently with a soft cloth If necessary wipe gently with lens paper or tissue Mo...

Page 126: ... 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 the camcorder and on the reflection lens If there is dew on or in your camcorder it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power on Exactly when ...

Page 127: ...SC to PAL format converter The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung 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 Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq...

Page 128: ...gnified Shorter focal lengths result in wider angles of view F No F Number The f number defines the brightness of lens Smaller number lens has generally brighter image The f number is directly proportional to the focal length and inversely proportional to the lens diameter F No focal length diameter of lens aperture MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 defines the latest video coding format standardi...

Page 129: ...nnectors Composite output 1Vp p 75 Ω terminated HDMI output D type connector USB output micro USB 2 0 General Power source DC 5 V Lithium Ion battery 3 7 V Power source type Lithium Ion battery Power supply 100 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption 3 0W LCD on Operating temperature 32 F 104 F 0 C 40 C Operating humidity 40 60 Storage temperature 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C Storage media Memory card SD SDHC S...

Page 130: ...and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the...

Page 131: ... be presented 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 adjustment...

Page 132: ...m Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in countries with separate collection systems This marking shown on the product or its literature indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate this from...

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