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Page 1: ...r manual SC HMX10 SC HMX10A SC HMX10C SC HMX10N SC HMX10CN SC HMX10ED imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com global register ...

Page 2: ...uality This HD camcorder offers 720p resolution with a sharper image than previous SD camcorders 480i It also supports widescreen recording with an aspect ratio of 16 9 Recordings made in HD high definition image quality will fit widescreen 16 9 HDTVs If your TV is not a high definition TV movies with HD high definition image quality will be displayed with SD standard definition image quality To e...

Page 3: ...with an HDMI jack you can enjoy a clearer and sharper image when compared to a standard definition TV This HD camcorder supports Anynet Anynet is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet supported Samsung TV remote control Refer to the corresponding TV s user manual for more details 2 7 wide 16 9 touch panel LCD screen 230K pixels The 2 7 wid...

Page 4: ...ce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable CAUTION TO REDUCE THE R...

Page 5: ...r table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supp...

Page 6: ...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 with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding ...

Page 7: ...AMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER c If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water d If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those cont...

Page 8: ...ss B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that ...

Page 9: ...High HD VIDEO and Standard Resolution SD VIDEO Please note that this HD camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly The recorded contents cannot be compensated for Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot...

Page 10: ...and 16GB built in flash memory respectively but also use memory cards The SC HMX10 HMX10N does not have built in flash memory and uses memory cards exclusively Although some features of SC HMX10 SC HMX10A SC HMX10C SC HMX10N SC HMX10CN and SC HMX10ED are different they operate in the same way Illustrations of model SC HMX10A are used in this user manual The displays in this user manual may not be ...

Page 11: ...n the camcorder is at low temperature as in cold areas or immediately after power is turned on Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the camcorder rises This has no effect on the images in the storage media so there is no cause for concern Hold the HD camcorder correctly Do not hold the HD camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it the LCD screen could detach and the HD c...

Page 12: ... is used near strong radio waves or magnetism such as near a radio transmitter or electric appliances noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded During playback of normally recorded video and audio noise may also be present in picture and sound Do not expose the HD camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the HD camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not use the...

Page 13: ...g the button type battery 11 Using the cradle 12 Holding the HD camcorder 13 Charging the battery pack 17 Basic HD camcorder operation 18 Screen indicators 22 Using the display iCHECK button 22 Using the LCD enhancer 23 Using the LCD screen 24 Initial setting OSD language date and time 26 Selecting the storage media SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only 27 Inserting ejecting a memory card 28 Recor...

Page 14: ...ng movie images playback 36 Using the external microphone 36 Zooming 37 Self record using the remote control 38 Changing the playback mode 39 Playing movie images 41 Viewing photo images 43 Connecting to a TV 46 Dubbing images on a VCR or DVD HDD recorder 47 Handling menus and quick menus 49 Menu items 51 Quick menu items 52 Recording menu items 64 Playback menu items 66 Setting menu items content...

Page 15: ...otection from accidental erasure 80 Deleting images 81 Copying images SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only 82 Moving images SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only 83 DPOF print setting 84 Direct printing with a PictBridge printer 86 System requirements 87 Installing the Cyberlink DVD Suite 89 Connecting the USB cable 90 Viewing the contents of storage media 92 Transferring files from the HD camcor...

Page 16: ...04_ English MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY 93 Maintenance 94 Additional information 96 Using your HD camcorder abroad 97 Troubleshooting 110 111 contents ...

Page 17: ...e date time and OSD language pages 24 25 Setting the storage media built in memory or memory card page 26 SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only Recording Recording movie or photo images pages 31 33 Playing back Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views pages 39 41 Viewing playback from your HD camcorder on your PC or TV pages 43 89 Step 2 Step 3 Step 1 PO WE R INSERT BATTERY P...

Page 18: ...9 00142B HMX10ED AD39 00142C USB cable HMX10 HMX10A HMX10C HMX10N HMX10CN AD39 00132B HMX10ED AD39 00132C User manual AD68 01308A Quick start guide AD68 01312A Button type battery type CR2025 AD43 10130H Remote control AD59 00153C Cradle HMX10 HMX10A HMX10C AD97 13010A HMX10N HMX10CN AD97 13010D HMX10ED AD97 13010G Software CD AD46 00095A Pouch AD69 00932A HDMI cable AD39 00149A The contents may v...

Page 19: ...ght Remote sensor Lens Internal microphone Built in speaker Display iCHECK button LCD enhancer button USB jack COMPONENT AV S Video jack RESET button HDMI jack Jack cover TFT LCD screen Touch panel Recording start stop button Zoom W T button Q MENU button ...

Page 20: ... PHOTO button Zoom W T lever Battery pack slot BATT RELEASE switch Memory card slot Battery pack Memory card cover Grip belt hook Grip belt Swivel handle Lens open close switch POW ER getting to know your HD camcorder OPEN CLOSE ...

Page 21: ...R BOTTOM VIEW MODE button Mode indicator Movie Photo Play mode EASY Q button DC IN jack Recording start stop button POWER switch External microphone MIC jack Charging CHG indicator Tripod receptacle Cradle receptacle ...

Page 22: ... Slow playback button Play Pause button Q MENU button The buttons on the remote control function the same as those on the HD camcorder preparation This section provides information on using this HD camcorder such as how to use the provided accessories how to charge the battery how to setup the operation mode and initial setup USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ...

Page 23: ...sing tweezers or other metal tools This will cause a short circuit Do not recharge disassemble heat or immerse the battery in water to avoid the risk of explosion WARNING Keep the button type battery out of the reach of the children Should any battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately USING THE CRADLE The cradle is a connection plate which can be used to make the camcorder more stable when...

Page 24: ... button PHOTO button and the Zoom lever Adjust the length of grip belt so that the HD camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb 1 Detach the belt 2 Adjust the length of the grip belt and attach it Angle Adjustment Rotate the swivel handle at the most convenient angle You can rotate it downward from 10 to 150 Please be careful not to turn the swivel handle b...

Page 25: ... POWER switch downward to turn off the power 2 Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack 3 Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket 4 Once charged disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your HD camcorder Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted in the HD camcorder You can also charge with t...

Page 26: ...inuous recording time Playback time HD approx 80 min approx 100 min SD approx 85 min approx 110 min Measured times shown above are based on model SC HMX10A Times for SC HMX10 HMX10C HMX10N HMX10CN HMX10ED are almost the same The time is only for reference Figures showed above are measured under Samsung s test environment and may differ from your actual use The recording time shortens dramatically ...

Page 27: ...k 1 Slide and open the battery pack cover 2 Slide the BATT RELEASE switch and pull out the battery pack Gently slide the BATT RELEASE switch in the direction as shown in the figure 3 Slide and close the battery pack cover Additional battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer If the HD camcorder will not be in use for a while remove the battery pack from the HD camcorder About battery...

Page 28: ... damages the internal cells The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Charge the battery pack at least once per 6 months to prevent complete discharge of the battery pack About the battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s...

Page 29: ...perational mode changes the respective mode indicator lights up Movie mode To record movie images page 31 Photo mode To record photo images page 33 Play mode To play movie or photo images or edit them page 38 When the HD camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear In this case refer to Warning indicators and messages on pages 97 100 and take corrective acti...

Page 30: ... actual available recording time is 1 066 minutes 999 will be displayed on the screen Movie record mode Movie record mode Operating mode STBY standby or recording Time counter movie recording time Self timer Warning indicators and messages Remaining recordable time Storage media built in memory SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only or memory card Battery info remaining battery level time Movie ima...

Page 31: ...Edited movie image indicator partial delete divide combine Date Time TV type when component or Multi AV cable is connected Component out when component cable is connected Menu tab Movie play related function tab Skip Search Play Pause Slow Playback Return tab Volume tab Erase protection Cont Capture Play option The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds about 3 seconds after the i...

Page 32: ...Component out when component cable is connected Menu tab Zoom position Date Time Record Play mode tab Manual exposure Manual focus White balance Resolution Scene mode AE EASY Q preparation 7697 80 Min JAN 01 2007 12 00 AM 10 Open Lens Cover The maximum number of recordable images displayed is 99 999 even though the actual number of recordable images exceeds 99 999 However the actual number of reco...

Page 33: ...n memory SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only or memory card Battery info remaining battery level time LCD enhancer Date Time TV type when component or Multi AV cable is connected Component out when component cable is connected Previous image Next image tab Menu tab Return tab Erase protection Print mark DPOF Resolution 1 12 80 Min JAN 01 2007 12 00 AM 100 0001 01 X 1 1 ...

Page 34: ...rdable time according to the storage and quality appear for about 10 seconds If a storage media is not inserted its icon does not appear Display iCHECK button does not work in the menu or quick menu screen USING THE LCD ENHANCER Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight 1 Press the LCD enhancer button The indicator is displayed 2 ...

Page 35: ... screen Using the touch panel You can play recorded images and set the functions by using the touch panel Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD panel to support it Then touch the items displayed on the screen Be careful not to press the buttons nearby the LCD panel accidentally while using the touch panel The tabs and indicators that appear on the LCD panel depend on the recording playback s...

Page 36: ...yed 4 Touch Language then touch the desired OSD language English 한국어 Français Deutsch Italiano Español Português Nederlands Svenska Suomi Norsk Dansk Polski Magyar Украϊнська Русский 中文 Türkçe 5 To exit touch Exit tab or Return tab repeatedly until menu disappears The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language Even if the battery pack or AC power are removed the language setting will be pr...

Page 37: ...battery to retain the date time and other settings even when the power is off The built in rechargeable battery is always charged while your camcorder is connected to the wall outlet via the AC power adaptor or while the battery pack is attached The rechargeable battery will be fully discharged in about 6 months if you do not use your camcorder at all Use your camcorder after charging the built in...

Page 38: ... compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type Before inserting or ejecting the memory card turn the HD camcorder off If you use a memory card to make a record touch Menu tab Storage or tab Card Never format the built in memory or memory card using a PC When you insert a memory card play thumbnail mode or menu display mode the storage media setup menu appears Touch Yes ...

Page 39: ...enabled MLC multi level cell system only lower write speed supported For best results we recommend using a memory card that supports faster write speed Using a lower write speed memory card for recording a movie may cause difficulties with storing the movie on the memory card You may even lose your movie data during the recording In an attempt to preserve any bit of the recorded movie the HD camco...

Page 40: ...Approx 19530 Approx 39060 Approx 78121 Approx 156242 The above figures are measured under Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use The HD camcorder provides five quality options for movie recordings HD Super Fine HD Fine HD Normal SD Standard SD Economy The higher the quality setting the more memory is used The compression rate increases when choosing low...

Page 41: ...ay lose data that has already been recorded For movie recording use a memory card that supports faster write speeds at least 2MB s SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity memory card SDHC memory card complies with the new SD specification Ver 2 00 This latest specification was established by the SD Card Association to realize data capacity over 2GB The SDHC memory card supports a mechanical write protec...

Page 42: ... another device format it on your HD camcorder Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card Do not bend drop or cause a strong impact to your memory card Do not use or store in a place that has high temperature and humidity or a dusty environment Do not place foreign substan...

Page 43: ... power source to the HD camcorder A battery pack or an AC power adaptor pages 13 16 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn the HD camcorder on Set the appropriate storage media SC HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only page 26 If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen Set the Lens open close switch to open page 8 3 Press the Recording start st...

Page 44: ...ction by checking if there is any problem with the audio and video recording For various functions available during recording see RECORDING MENU ITEMS on pages 52 64 Do not operate the power switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on storage media If the power cable battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during ...

Page 45: ...recorded While saving the photo image on the storage media you cannot proceed with the next recording The number of photo images that can be stored depends on the image quality or the image size For details see page 28 The photo image is taken only in the 4 3 aspect ratio as shown in the right illustration Audio will not be recorded with the photo image on the storage media If focusing is difficul...

Page 46: ...ke photo images press the PHOTO button To cancel EASY Q mode Press the EASY Q button again The EASY Q and Anti shake indicators disappear from the screen Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating EASY Q mode Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation The following buttons and control are unavailable because the items are automatically set The Release th...

Page 47: ...card insert the memory card 1 Touch Movie tab To change the current thumbnail page touch up or down tab 2 Touch the movie image you want 3 Press the PHOTO button halfway down The playback screen is paused 4 Press the PHOTO button fully down The still image is recorded on the storage media The still images copied from the movie images to the storage media are saved HD format is saved in a 1280x720 ...

Page 48: ...lide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle Or press the W zoom button on the LCD panel The further you slide the Zoom lever the quicker the zoom action Zoom magnification over 10x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom You can achieve up to 20x magnification by using digital zooming Set Digital Zoom to On page 62 Focusing may become unstable during zooming In t...

Page 49: ... moment recording indicator blinks with a beep sound At the last second of the countdown recording starts automatically If you want to cancel the self timer function before recording press the SELF TIMER REC or PHOTO button again Do not obstruct the remote control sensor by putting obstacles between the remote control and HD camcorder The remote control range is 4 to 5 m 13 to 17 ft The effective ...

Page 50: ...nd the play mode in turn with the MODE button You can switch the play mode to the recording mode in turn by touching the tab on the lower left of the LCD screen The recorded movie and photo images are displayed in thumbnail index view Photo record mode STBY 00 00 00 44Min 80 Min Movie record mode Movie play mode Movie play mode 1 2 MODE Photo record mode 7697 80 Min 80 Min 1 2 Photo play mode 80 M...

Page 51: ...stop playback and return to thumbnail index view touch Return tab The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds after the image plays back They reappear when you touch any point on the screen Depending on the amount of data to be played back it may take some time for the playback images to appear Movies edited on a PC may not be displayed on this HD camcorder Movies recorded on anoth...

Page 52: ...en playing the selected movie if you touch Forward skip tab it moves to the next movie If you touch Reverse skip it moves to the beginning of the movie If you touch Reverse skip within 3 seconds from the start of a movie it moves to the beginning of the previous movie You can do the same operation by using the remote control Slow playback Touching the Reverse slow Forward slow tab while paused wil...

Page 53: ... image Place and hold your finger on the previous image next image tab to search for an image quickly Actually the image number is changed during search with images not changed 5 To return to the thumbnail index view touch Return tab The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds after play starts They reappear when you touch any point on the screen Loading time may vary depending on ...

Page 54: ...amed and the image is magnified starting from the center of image You can zoom in from X1 1 to X8 0 by sliding the Zoom lever While the playback zoom is in use you cannot select any previous next image 3 Touch the up down left right tab to get the part you want in the center of the screen 4 To cancel touch Return tab You cannot apply the playback zoom function to the images that are recorded on ot...

Page 55: ...ges and sound The HDMI jack on your HD camcorder is for output use only You can use the Anynet function by connecting the HD camcorder to a Samsung Anynet supported TV with the HDMI cable Refer to the corresponding TV s user manual for more details When the HD camcorder connected to the Anynet supported TV with an HDMI cable turns on TV automatically turns on It is one of the Anynet functions If y...

Page 56: ...es at the same time the video output priorities are as follows HDMI output Component output S Video output Video output When connecting your HD camcorder to TV through HDMI component or multi AV cable check whether the connections are correctly made When inserting removing the HDMI component and multi AV cables do not apply excessive force When connecting the multi AV cable or component cable make...

Page 57: ...ut 3 Perform playback page 39 41 The image on the HD camcorder appears on the TV screen You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen of the HD camcorder You can also perform play recording or editing in play mode while viewing on a TV screen Image display depending on TV screen ratio Recording ratio TV Type setting Wide 16 9 TV 4 3 TV Images recorded in the 16 9 ratio Movie images Photo captur...

Page 58: ...ose recorded on this HD camcorder page 76 Use the provided multi av cable to connect the HD camcorder to the other AV device If the connected AV device has an S Video output jack you can connect the S Video jack of Multi AV cable 1 Press the MODE button to set Play 2 Choose the desired image to be dubbed then press the record button on the connected device The HD camcorder will start playback and ...

Page 59: ...e Return tab Use it to move to the previous menu or exit from the menu Exit tab Use it to exit from the menu Q MENU button Use it to enter the quick menu Quick menu provides easier access to frequently used menus without using the Menu tab Menu and quick menu cannot be used in EASY Q mode Accessible items in menu and quick menu vary depending on the operation mode For the accessible items see page...

Page 60: ...t tab or Return tab until the menu disappears When using the Q MENU button 1 Press the Q MENU button to enter the quick menu 2 Touch WB 3 Touch the desired option 4 To exit touch Exit tab or Return tab until the menu disappears There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Menu tab or Q MENU button You cannot select the menu items grayed out on the screen Refer to the trou...

Page 61: ...al Effect X Off 56 Focus Auto 56 Shutter X Auto 58 Tele Macro Off 59 Quality X HD Super Fine 60 Wind Cut X Off 60 Back Light Off 61 Fader X Off 61 Digital Zoom X Off 62 Playback menu items Operating mode Movie Photo Default value Page Play Option X Play All 64 Slide Show X 41 Delete 80 Protect 79 Copy 81 Move 82 Edit Partial Delete X 72 Divide thumbnail index view only X 73 Combine thumbnail index...

Page 62: ...Storage 70 TV Type 16 9 70 Component Out Auto 71 Default Set 71 Language 71 Demo Off 71 Anynet HDMI CEC On 70 Some items will not appear depending on the storage media type There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Menu tab or Q MENU button You cannot select the menu items that are grayed out on the screen Refer to the troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combina...

Page 63: ...rating mode Movie Photo Default value Page Storage Memory 26 Copy 81 Delete 80 Edit X 72 75 Playlist X 77 78 Highlight X 65 Slide X 41 Some items will not appear depending on the storage media type There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Menu tab or Q MENU button You cannot select the menu items that are grayed out on the screen Refer to the troubleshooting for examp...

Page 64: ...ch as in golf or tennis If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light the image may flicker In this case use the Auto mode for recording Portrait Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject appears against a softened background The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1 60 to 1 1000 per second Spotlight Preven...

Page 65: ...scent This option is used when you make a recording under white fluorescent lights Tungsten This option is used when the surroundings are less than 3200K of tungsten lights Custom WB You can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation Setting white balance manually 1 Touch Custom WB The Set White Balance indicator is displayed 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of whit...

Page 66: ...ing normal outdoor recording setting to auto may provide better results Exposure The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions Settings Contents On screen display Auto This option automatically adjusts image brightness according to the environmental light conditions None Manual You can adjust the brightne...

Page 67: ...nts On screen display Off Disables the function None On Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high magnification EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake to On When Anti Shake On is set there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake On is set Fir...

Page 68: ...ve This mode reverses the colors creating a negative image Art This mode gives the images a coarse effect This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode Focus The HD camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically auto focus When the HD camcorder is turned on auto focus will always be set You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions Settings Contents On scr...

Page 69: ...several objects some close to the HD camcorder others further away A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd Focus function will alternate between manual focus and auto focus With auto focus no indication will appear on the screen Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manual...

Page 70: ...can blur the subject to give the impression of motion Fast shutter speed allows a fast moving subject to be captured one frame at a time vividly Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well with Sports mode in Scene Mode AE page 52 Recommended shutter speed when recording Shutter speed conditions 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60 second Black bands that usually appear w...

Page 71: ...proaching The effective focal distance in the Tele macro mode is between 50 Cm 19 7 inches and 100 Cm 39 4 inches Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Tele macro is executed When recording in Tele macro mode the focus speed may be lowered When you operate the zoom function in the Tele macro mode the recording subject may get out of focus Use a tripod not supplied t...

Page 72: ...the bit rate according to the recording image The recording times shown above are approximate and depend on the recording environment i e lighting conditions Wind Cut You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built in microphone If Wind Cut On is set the low frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording This makes it easier to hear voi...

Page 73: ...son to be recorded 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 background is overcast The light sources are too bright The subject is against a snowy background This function will be set to Off in the EASY Q mode Fader You can give your recording a professional look by usin...

Page 74: ...igital zooming factor The zooming zone appears when you select the zooming level Settings Contents On screen display Off Up to 10X zoom is performed optically None On Up to 10X zoom is performed optically and after that up to 2X zoom is performed digitally Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally up to 20x when combined with optical zoom None The image quality may deteriorate depending on how m...

Page 75: ...ay not playback properly on other digital devices that do not support this photo size High resolution images use more memory than lower resolution images Therefore the higher the resolution selected the less memory will be available to take photos Cont Shot Continuous shot allows the user to take consecutive images of a moving object Records images continuously up to the storage capacity Settings ...

Page 76: ... images continuously starting from the selected one to the last and returns to the thumbnail index view Play One Plays the selected movie image only and returns to the thumbnail index view Repeat All Plays all the movie images repeatedly until touching Return tab Repeat One Plays repeatedly the selected movie image only until touching Return tab Cont Capture You can consecutively capture still ima...

Page 77: ...e to capture the photo but the amount of 1 second 60 frames that is divided into copies for capturing File Info It shows you the image information You can view the file name created date and size etc This function is available only in the single image display mode Highlight Shows a section of recorded movie images at random according to the total play time and number of files Settings Contents On ...

Page 78: ...date time will read JAN 01 2007 12 00 AM in the following conditions If the a movie or photo recording was made before setting the date time in the HD camcorder When the built in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead The time and date which movie or photo images are recorded are displayed in play mode File No File numbers are assigned to images in the order they were recorded Settings Contents...

Page 79: ...ss and contrast between 0 and 35 Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the brightness and contrast of the image to be recorded Storage Info This shows you the storage information the storage media used space and available space recordable time according to the quality So you can find out how long you will be able to record on the storage media Make sure to set the appropriate storage media Sett...

Page 80: ...ce will cause Read errors A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted page 29 Format does not perform if the battery is low The memory card format is executed by touching Format SC HMX10 HMX10N only Beep Sound You can turn the beep sound on or off Settings Contents On screen display Off Cancels the beep sound None On When on a beep will sound every time a button is pres...

Page 81: ...ight enables you to record a subject in dark places Settings Contents On screen display Off Disable the function None On Record a clear image in dark locations without sacrificing color WARNING The LED light can become extremely hot Do not touch it while in operation or soon after turning it off otherwise serious injury may result Do not place the HD camcorder into the carrying case immediately af...

Page 82: ...ctBridge Connect to a PicBridge printer None TV Type You can select the aspect ratio during playback on TV Settings Contents On screen display 16 9 Select 16 9 to use the wide screen TV mode 4 3 Select to use the standard 4 3 display aspect ratio This function is available when the HD camcorder is connected to a TV TV type is set to on automatically when an HDMI cable is connected so this function...

Page 83: ...ory defaults does not affect recorded images Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages Language options may be changed without prior notice page 24 Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your HD camcorder so that you may use them more easily Settings Contents On screen display Off Disables the function None On Activat...

Page 84: ...t of deletion will be marked with 7 Touch Cutting tab The message Partial Delete Selected part of a file will be deleted will appear 8 Touch Yes The selected part of the movie image will be deleted It operates identically in the full image display single image displayed on the screen The protect indicator will blink if you try to delete a movie image that was previously protected You must first re...

Page 85: ...ng as they are 3 seconds in length If you want to delete an unwanted section of a movie image divide the movie first and then delete the image section you no longer need After dividing the movie image you can also combine other desired movie images see page 75 The second image of the divided image will be displayed at the end of the thumbnail index To delete a movie image you no longer need 1 Touc...

Page 86: ... protected You must first release the protect function to divide it page 79 Search and slow playback are useful when designating division points The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0 5 seconds A movie image whose recording time is 3 seconds or less cannot be divided Photo images cannot be divided The divide function will work only in the thumbnail ind...

Page 87: ...e 3 Touch OK OK tab The message Combine selected two files will appear 4 Touch Yes The thumbnail of the first movie image will appear in the combined movie image It is not possible to combine two files that have different recording format HD SD You can not combine the protected images You must first release the protect function to paste it page 79 The two movie images are combined in the selected ...

Page 88: ...consume little of the storage capacity When creating or deleting a playlist the original movie image will not be erased In addition adding or deleting movie images from a playlist does not affect the original movie images JAN 12 2007 JAN 30 2007 Movie image 1 Movie image 2 Movie image 3 Movie image 4 Movie image 5 Movie image 6 Movie image 7 10 00 10 30 11 30 14 00 16 10 18 20 20 00 Playlist ...

Page 89: ...the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image You can not select the different quality HD SD movie image with the image being selected 4 Touch OK OK tab The message Add selected files to Playlist will appear 5 Touch Yes When creation of a playlist is completed the thumbnail view of the playlist will appear You can play a playlist in the same manner as you play a movie i...

Page 90: ...us or next tab to move the bar to the position of your choice then touch OK OK tab The selected movie image will be moved to the new position Deleting movie images from a playlist You can delete undesired movie images within the playlist 1 Touch Playlist HD or SD deleting playlist according to movie quality Menu tab Delete 2 Touch movie image to be deleted The indicator is displayed on the selecte...

Page 91: ... The indicator is displayed on the selected movie images Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for protection the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Touch OK OK tab All On Protects all images To protect all images simply touch All On All Off Releases the protected images all at once 4 The message according to the selected...

Page 92: ... appear Touch Yes After completion selected images will be deleted Accordingly the deleted files also disappear in playlist page 77 This function operates identically in the full image display mode single image displayed on the screen To protect important images from accidental deletion activate the image protection page 79 The protect indicator will blink if you try to delete a image that was pre...

Page 93: ... on the selected movie images Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for copying the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Touch OK OK tab All Copy all images To copy all images simply touch All 4 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes After completion selected images will be copied If free space a...

Page 94: ... on the selected movie images Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for moving the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Touch OK OK tab All Moves all images To mode all images simply touch All 4 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes After completion selected images will be moved Protected images...

Page 95: ...selected images Touching the photo thumbnail image toggles between the photo thumbnail image being selected for printing the indicator appears on image or not the indicator is removed from image Touch OK OK tab Set All Print marks all images Simply touch Set All Reset All Removes the print mark Touch Reset All 5 The message according to the selected option will appear Touch Yes This function opera...

Page 96: ...r 4 Touch a photo image to print then touch Print tab To search for a photo image touch previous image or next image tab The selected photo image will be printed After the connection the easy printing menu will display on the LCD screen To display the PictBridge menu touch the Menu tab For more information about the PictBridge menu refer to page 85 Setting the number of copies to print Touch decre...

Page 97: ... USB cable and turn off the printer and back on Then connect the USB cable and set the HD camcorder to PictBridge The date time imprint option may not be supported by all printers Check with your printer manufacturer The Date Time menu cannot be setup if the printer does not support this option PictBridge is a registered trademark of CIPA Camera Imaging Products Association an image transfer stand...

Page 98: ... CD burners refer to CyberLink web site http www cyberlink com english products powerproducer 4 comp_dvd_drive jsp Video card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher ATi X1600 series or higher DVD Suite is optimized for Intel Core 2 Duo processors and CPUs with MMX SSE SSE2 3DNow and Intel Hyper Threading technology The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software wi...

Page 99: ...using Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar 1 Load the provided CD ROM into the PC Set up screen appears within several seconds If the setup screen does not appears doubleclick the CD ROM icon in the My Computer window Click Install Now 2 Select the desired language and click OK 3 CyberLink DVD suite install Shield Wizard screen appears Click Next 4 License Agreement sc...

Page 100: ... Complete screen appears 8 Setup Complete appears Click Finish The icon of CyberLink DVD Suite is created on the desktop If you perform installation of software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection For more details on software refer to the O...

Page 101: ...the following way 1 Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device or USB Disk and then click Stop 3 Click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the HD camcorder and PC We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction If you ...

Page 102: ... HMX10A HMX10C HMX10CN HMX10ED only The built in memory is the first recognized drive of two removable discs newly registered in the My Computer For example when F drive and G drive are recognized in the PC F drive and G drive are the built in memory and memory card respectively You can select the desired memory type Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK 3 The folde...

Page 103: ...eated when more than 999 files are created Photo image file As in movie image files the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created The maximum file number allowed is the same as in movie image files A new folder stores files from CAM_0001 JPG The folder name increases in the order of 100PHOTO 101PHOTO etc Up to 999 files are created in one folder A new folder is created w...

Page 104: ...ng a PC This HD camcorder may not recognize modified files TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE HD CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC You can copy the movie and photo images to your PC and play them back 1 Execute the procedure in Viewing the contents of storage media page 90 The folders in the storage media appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name then doubleclick it 3 Select the folder to copy then drag and ...

Page 105: ...ative It is recommended that you put the HD camcorder in a box together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet etc Do not store the HD camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibration This could cause malfunctions Detach the battery pack from the HD camcorder and store it in a cool place Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could sho...

Page 106: ...in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts Copy the recorded files to your PC Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for storage A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents Refer to pages 26 ...

Page 107: ...ered unit when not in use as these components may use current even when switched off It is recommended that only genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder Using generic non Samsung batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Opera...

Page 108: ...To view images recorded with SD standard definition image quality you need an NTSC system based TV with Audio Video input jacks A component cable or Multi AV cable connected On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be an NTSC system based TV or an external device and have the appropr...

Page 109: ...t pass authenticity check Check the battery s authenticity and change to new one It is recommended that only genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder Storage media Message Icon Informs that Action Memory full There is not enough space to record on built in memory Delete unnecessary files on the built in memory Back up files to PC or another storage media and delete files Use a memory c...

Page 110: ... card is not supported in this camcorder Change the memory card with the one recommended Low Speed Card Please record a Lower quality The memory card does not have enough performance to record Record movie to a lower quality Change memory card to faster one page 27 Recording Message Icon Informs that Action Open Lens Cover Lens cover is closed Open the lens cover Write Error Some problems occur wh...

Page 111: ...ough free space in the built in memory Delete unnecessary files on the storage media Back up files to PC or another storage media and delete files Not enough free space in Card File editing functions can not be performed because there is not enough free space in the memory card Delete unnecessary files on the storage media Back up files to PC or another storage media and delete files Different for...

Page 112: ...hat is dew condensation Dew condensation happens when a HD camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous place The Dew condenses on the external or internal lenses of the HD camcorder and on the reflection lens When this happens it may cause a malfunction or damage to the HD camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is dew c...

Page 113: ...in If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the HD camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 69 The battery pack is almost exhausted Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one Power cannot be turned off Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor and connect the power supply to the camcorder ...

Page 114: ... the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark Ambient light too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD Use LCD enhancer function Recording Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording Press the MODE button to set Movie page 17 ...

Page 115: ...bject illuminated by bright light a vertical line appears This is not a malfunction When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen becomes red or black for an instant This is not a malfunction During recording the date time does not display Date Time is set to Off Set the Date Time to On page 66 You cannot record a photo image Set your HD camcorder to Photo mode page 17 ...

Page 116: ... displayed For example when the actual available recording time is 1 066 minutes 999 will be displayed on the screen Storage Media Symptom Explanation Solution Memory card functions are not operable Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 27 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 68 Image cannot be moved or deleted Release th...

Page 117: ...Cancel Scene Mode AE to avoid or minimize this phenomenon page 52 Image s color balance is not natural White balance adjustment is required Adjust to the proper White Balance page 53 The subject passing by the frame very quickly appears This is called the focal plane phenomenon This is not a malfunction Because of the way the image device CMOS sensor reads out video signals the subject passing by ...

Page 118: ...rom the connected device Connect the audio of the component or Multi AV cable to your camcorder or connected device TV HD recorder etc Red color right White color left The connection cable Multi AV cable component cable etc is not connected properly Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack pages 43 44 When you are using the S Video cable make sure to connect red and whit...

Page 119: ...necting Dubbing with other devices Recorder PC Printer etc Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable You cannot dub correctly using the Multi AV cable The Multi AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the Multi AV cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images fr...

Page 120: ...gain properly Cannot use the provided software DVD Suite on a Macintosh computer You cannot use DVD Suite with a Macintosh computer DVD Suite does not function properly Exit the DVD Suite program and restart the Windows computer The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The movie or sound cop...

Page 121: ...lution Menu items are grayed out You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback mode There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items Menu and quick menu cannot be used in EASY Q mode The following menu cannot be used during recording White Balance Custom WB Quality Wind Cut Digita...

Page 122: ...5Ω HDMI output A type connector Audio output 7 5dBs 600Ω terminated USB output Mini B type connector External MIC Ø3 5 stereo General Power source DC 8 4V Lithium Ion battery pack 7 4V Power source type Lithium Ion battery pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Power consumption Recording 3 9W LCD on Operating temperature 0 40 C 32 F 104 F Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F External dimensions W...

Page 123: ...nted 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 a...

Page 124: ...864 www samsung com us RoHS compliant Our product complies with The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials Cadmium Cd Lead Pb Mercury Hg Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 Poly Brominated Biphenyls PBBs Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs in our products Code No AD68 01308A 00 ...

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