Samsung HMX-F80BP - Manuals

Page 2 - SAFETY WARNINGS; What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Safety Icon; PRECAUTIONS; Caution; IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE; Illustrations of model HMX-F80 are used in this user manual.; Video Resolution; Submenu item; If you set; Before reading this user manual; About this user manual

2 SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Safety Icon Meaning WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal inj...

Page 3 - The following terms are used in this manual:; Before using this camcorder; Make a backup of important recorded data.; Notes regarding trademarks

3 Before reading this user manual The following terms are used in this manual: ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the [ Recording start/stop ] button to start recording until you press again to stop recording.The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same meaning...

Page 4 - Safety information

4 The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of person...

Page 8 - Contents

8 Before reading this user manual ....................... 2 SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................... 2PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE ....................................

Page 10 - Quick start guide; Insert the battery into the battery slot.; STEP 2: Record videos and photos; Open the LCD screen and press the [; Power

10 Quick start guide STEP 1: Get ready 1 Insert the battery into the battery slot. ¬ page 19 2 Charge the battery fully. ¬ page 20 3 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 CARD CARD STEP 2: Record videos and photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. Set the [ ...

Page 11 - STEP 3: Play back videos or photos; Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen; You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view.; MODE; Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [; Zoom; ] button to select a; Control; Viewing on a TV; You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV.; RD

11 Quick start guide STEP 3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view. 1 Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. 2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [ Zoom ] lever. 3 Use t...

Page 12 - Any new files are saved to your PC and registered to; Double-click the file you would like to play back.; Sharing videos/photos on Web sites; tab on the browser.; STEP 5: Delete videos or photos

12 Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1 Start the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click Yes , and the uploading procedure starts. 2...

Page 13 - Checking your accessories; Getting to know the camcorder

13 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. Model name Colour Internal memory Lens HMX-F80BP HMX-F800BP Black - 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 130x (Digital) HMX-F8...

Page 14 - LOCATION OF CONTROLS

14 Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 Lens 2 MENU button 3 Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button / Zoom (T/W) button 4 Recording start/stop button 5 LCD screen 6 Memory card/Jack cover ⓐ USB jack ( ) ⓑ Memory card slot ( ) ⓒ AV jack ( ) ⓓ CHG (charging) indicator ...

Page 15 - Rear

15 Getting to know the camcorder Right/Top & Bottom 1 MODE button 2 Zoom lever (T/W) 3 PHOTO / My Clip button 4 Strap 5 Strap hook 6 Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch 7 Internal microphone 8 Battery release switch (BATT.) 9 Tripod receptacle Rear 1 Mode indicator : Recording mode (Video/Phot...

Page 16 - Left of the LCD screen; Right of the LCD screen; IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS; Video and Photo recording mode

16 Getting to know the camcorder 1/50 [220Min] 0:00:00 STBY +0.3 01/JAN/2012 00:00 9999 1 Sec/ 24 Hr This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it. The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB...

Page 17 - Video playback mode: Thumbnail view; Protect; Bottom of the LCD screen; Top of the LCD screen

17 Getting to know the camcorder The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 •• Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Video playback mode: Single view 0:00:00/0:00:55 100-0001 Thumbnail View Top of ...

Page 18 - Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view

18 Getting to know the camcorder This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode only. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 • • Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Photo playback mode: Single view 1/10 100-0001 Thumbnail View Top of the LCD s...

Page 19 - To insert the battery; Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks.; Getting started; To eject the battery; Gently push the; INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY

19 To insert the battery Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks. Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure. • Getting started To eject the battery 1 Gently push the [ Battery release (BATT.) ] switch in t...

Page 20 - CHARGING THE BATTERY; You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor.; To charge the battery with the power adaptor; To charge the battery by connecting to a PC

20 Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor. Make sure that you use the supplied USB cable or power adapter to charge the battery. If you use any other power adapter for the camcorder, it will not work properly or the battery may not be cha...

Page 21 - CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE; You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.; To check the charging state; The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state.; Battery level display

21 Getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state. Charging (CHG) lamp Charging state Charging Fully charged Error LED colour (Orange) (Green) (Orange blin...

Page 22 - Available charging and running time for the battery; Using an AC power source

22 Getting started Available charging and running time for the battery Battery Type IA-BP105R IA-BP210R Charging time To charge the battery with the power adaptor approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min. To charge the battery by connecting to a PC approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min. Resolution HD SD HD SD Co...

Page 23 - About the battery; Battery properties

23 Getting started About the battery Battery properties A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 10ºC (50ºF)) may shorten its usage time and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures, put the battery into your pocket to warm it, the...

Page 24 - Basic operation of the camcorder; TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF; When using this camcorder for the first time; SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE; Sleep mode; Auto Power Off: 5 Min; is set, the camcorder

24 Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. Set the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch to open ( ). 2 To turn off the camcorder, press the [ Power ( )] button. Power( ) button LCD screen The camcord...

Page 25 - Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then press the [; Internal rechargeable battery

25 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on this camcorder for the first time. 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. The Date/Time Set screen appears. 2 Sele...

Page 26 - SETTING THE OPERATION MODES; You can switch the on-screen information display mode.

26 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time you press the [ MODE ] button. Recording mode ( ) Q Playback mode ( ) Each time the operation mode changes, the respective modeindicator light turns on. Mode Indicator F...

Page 28 - SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS

28 Basic operation of the camcorder SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Button Recording ( ) mode Playback ( ) mode Menu selection Video playback ( ) mode Photo playback ( ) mode OK - Access the shortcut menu- Confirm selection- Exit the shortcut menu - Access the shortcut menu- Playback / P...

Page 29 - SELECTING THE LANGUAGES; You can select a language to appears on the LCD screen.; MENU; button to select; The OSD language appears in the selected language.; Submenu items; ⦽ǎᨕ

29 Basic operation of the camcorder SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select a language to appears on the LCD screen. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings . 2 Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select Language , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button. 3 P...

Page 30 - Getting ready to start recording; INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED); To insert a memory card

30 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the [ Power ( )] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card. Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out. ...

Page 31 - Compatible memory cards; SD cards can be used with current SD enabled host devices.

31 Getting ready to start recording SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder. We recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigg...

Page 32 - Handling a memory card; Do not use a damaged memory card.; Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution.

32 Getting ready to start recording Handling a memory card Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC. Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, and p...

Page 33 - RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY; Recordable time available for video; Recordable number of photos; less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory.

33 Getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video Resolution Storage media capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 1280X720/25p 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X576/50p (16:9) 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X576/50p (4:3) 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 (Unit: Ap...

Page 34 - ATTACHING THE STRAP; Open the LCD screen with your finger.

34 Getting ready to start recording ATTACHING THE STRAP Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the [ Recording start/stop ] button with your thumb. If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your hand, the strap hook of the camcorder may ...

Page 35 - Basic recording; RECORDING VIDEOS; Set the desired resolution before recording.; Select a subject to record.; ) indicator appears and recording starts.

35 Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬ page 53 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the Lens cover by using the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch. ¬ page 15 Press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing th...

Page 36 - RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME; appears and recording starts.

36 Basic recording For on-screen information display, see pages 16~18. For approximate recording times, see page 33. Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. For various functions available when you record videos, see pages 52~66. During re...

Page 37 - PHOTO; great moment while recording.

37 Basic recording TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING(MY CLIP FUNCTION) What is My Clip function? You can tag good scenes while recordingand enjoy the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’( ) from a long video. The camcorder can also capture photos while tagging the scenes.The My Clip function...

Page 38 - RECORDING PHOTOS; ] button to adjust the size of; is

38 Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬ page 54 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the Lens cover by using the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch. ¬ page 15 Press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing th...

Page 39 - and; To cancel the SMART AUTO mode, press the [; SMART AUTO; disappear from the screen.

39 Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance. 1 Press the [ SMART AUTO ] button. The SMART AUTO ( ) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons appear on...

Page 40 - The distant subject is gradually magnified.

40 Basic recording ZOOMING IN/OUT Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 65x Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom. To zoom in (T) Slide the [ Zoom ] lever towards [ T ] (telephoto). (Or press the [ Control (Up) ] bu...

Page 41 - USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON; Back light

41 Basic recording USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. Press the [ Back light ( )] button to toggle the back light mode between On and Off. Back lighting influences recording when the subject is da...

Page 42 - Basic playback; CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE; You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the [

42 Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. The recorded videos or photos appears in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view.The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based ...

Page 43 - PLAYING BACK VIDEOS; Select the video thumbnail view.; ] button to select the desired

43 Basic playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view, find your desired video quickly, and play back directly. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. This function works only in the video pl...

Page 44 - Skip playback; Search playback

44 Basic playback Skip playback During playback, press the [ Control (Right) ] button to locate the start point of the next file. Pressing the [ Control (Right) ] button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction.During playback, press the [ Control (Left) ] button to locate the start point of ...

Page 45 - PLAYING BACK MY CLIP; USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION; Select the desired video to play back and then press the [; SMART

45 Basic playback PLAYING BACK MY CLIP You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from a video. 1 Select the video thumbnail view. 2 Use the [ Control (Up/Down/Left/ Right) ] button to select the video tagged as My Clip ( ), and then press the [ PHOTO ] button. The camcorder plays ...

Page 46 - photos at the same time.

46 Basic playback TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’( ) and you can capture photos. 1 Select the video thumbnail view. 2 Use the [ Control (Up/Down/Left/ Right) ] button to select the desir...

Page 47 - VIEWING PHOTOS; You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions.; Select the photo thumbnail view.; button to select the

47 Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.This function works only in the photo playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 •• • 1 Select the photo...

Page 48 - ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK; You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function.

48 Basic playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function. 1 Select the photo you want to magnify. ¬ page 47 2 Adjust the magnification with the [ Control (OK) ] button. The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the centre of the ...

Page 49 - HANDLING MENUS; other menu items, use these examples as guides.; The menu screen appears.; Using the menu items

49 HANDLING MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the [ MENU ] button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the recording ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button. The menu scr...

Page 50 - MENU ITEMS; Recording menu items

50 Using the menu items MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode.For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table. •• Recording menu items Items Default value Page iSCENE Auto 52 Video Resolution 1280X720/25p 53 Photo Resolution 1...

Page 51 - Setting menu items

51 Using the menu items Setting menu items Items Recording ( ) mode Playback mode (Thumbnail view) Playback mode (Single view) Default values Page Video Photo Video Photo Storage Info M M M M M - 74 File No. M M M M M Series 74 Date/Time Set M M M M M - 75 Date/Time Display M M M M M Off 75 LCD Brig...

Page 52 - iSCENE; Advanced recording; Submenu Items

52 iSCENE This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p iSCENE . 2 Select the ...

Page 53 - You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded.

53 Advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Video Resolution . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Con...

Page 54 - Photo Resolution; You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded.; White Balance; Understanding White Balance

54 Advanced recording Photo Resolution You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Photo Resolution . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ C...

Page 55 - To set the white balance manually; Select; Custom WB

55 Advanced recording To set the white balance manually 1 Select Custom WB . The indicator ( ) and message Set White Balance appear. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so as to fill the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If the object filling the screen is not focused, corre...

Page 56 - Face Detection; Examples of the Face detection mode

56 Advanced recording Face Detection Face Detection detects and recognises face-like shapes and adjusts focus, colour, and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions so that they are optimised for the face detected. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ ...

Page 57 - Confirm your selection by pressing the [

57 Advanced recording EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically.You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p EV...

Page 58 - Focus

58 Advanced recording C.Nite You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colours. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p ...

Page 59 - Adjusting the focus manually; The manual focus setting will be applied and the (; Examples of the Manual focus mode

59 Advanced recording Adjusting the focus manually This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode. 1 Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to selec...

Page 60 - Use the Anti-Shake function in the following cases

60 Advanced recording Anti-Shake(HDIS) Use the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements while holding the camcorder. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p...

Page 61 - Digital Special Effect; Examples of 7 digital effect options; Disables the function.

61 Advanced recording Digital Special Effect Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a creative look. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Digital Special Effect . 2 Select the ...

Page 62 - Digital zoom range

62 Advanced recording Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and digital zoom. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Zoom Type . 2 Select the desired submenu item wit...

Page 64 - Time Lapse REC; Move to the next setting (; After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the [; Recording

64 Advanced recording Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature, you can programme your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame. The Time Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming...

Page 65 - Example of Time Lapse Recording; Timeline; flowers

65 Advanced recording Example of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording interval Timeline Time for recording on the storage media (a video of the Time Lapse Recording) The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to pr...

Page 66 - Guideline

66 Advanced recording Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Guideline . 2 Select t...

Page 67 - Date; Advanced playback

67 Thumbnail View Option The Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded videos or photos by different display options. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Cont...

Page 68 - Smart BGM Option; To stop the background music, press the [

68 Advanced playback PlayOption You can set a specific playback style according to your preference. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p PlayOption . 2 Selec...

Page 69 - Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM; Convert

69 Advanced playback Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II ) You can enjoy external songs by saving them into a memory card, as well as the sounds in Smart BGM Option of the camcorder. Insert a memory card. Prepare external songs for background music. •• To set external songs as bac...

Page 73 - You can enjoy a slide show with various effects.; File Info; You can see the image information for all images.

73 Advanced playback Slide Show You can enjoy a slide show with various effects. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the photo thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Slide Show . 2 Select an option by pres...

Page 74 - Storage Info; Other settings

74 Storage Info Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/ Down) ] button p Storage Info p [ Control (OK) ] button. Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to move the screen up or down...

Page 76 - LCD Brightness

76 Other settings LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p LCD Brightness p [ Control (OK) ] button. 2 Select the desired sub...

Page 77 - Beep Sound; Shutter Sound

77 Other settings Beep Sound When Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you press a button. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Beep Sound p [ Control (OK) ] button. 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Contro...

Page 78 - Auto Power Off; PC Software

78 Other settings Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p ...

Page 79 - Format; Default Set

79 Other settings Format Use the Format function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Format p [ Control (OK) ]...

Page 80 - Connecting to a TV; Using a micro HDMI cable; Turn on the camcorder.; Understanding the HDMI

80 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HDresolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcordersupports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer. Using a micro HDMI cable 1 Turn on the camco...

Page 81 - CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV; Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable.

81 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer. Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output 1 Connect...

Page 82 - VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN; Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio

82 Connecting to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide Screen (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio Images recorded in a 4:3 ratio Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, th...

Page 83 - Insert the storage media in the recording device.; Dubbing videos

83 DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analogue data transfer. (composite connection) Use the supplied Audio/Video cable.Use the power adap...

Page 84 - Main Functions; Playing back recorded videos or photos.; System Requirements; Using with a windows computer

84 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder. Main Functions Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions- Playing ...

Page 85 - USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME; Step 1. Connecting the USB cable; Yes; To disconnect the USB cable

85 Using with a windows computer USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Intelli-studio is a built-in programme that allows you to play back and edit files. You can upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or Flickr. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 Set PC Software to On . This is the default setting...

Page 86 - Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window; Help

86 Using with a windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window. 1 $ # @ 9 8 0 % 2 3 4 5 6 7 ! If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the programme will launch more quickly. To install the progra...

Page 87 - Step 3. Playing back videos or photos; Movie Edit

87 Using with a windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1 With Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your recordings. Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending on the fold...

Page 89 - USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE; Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media

89 Using with a windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1 Set PC Software to Off . ¬ page 78 2 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 3 Conn...

Page 90 - Structure of folders and files on the storage media

90 Using with a windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media The folder and ﬁle structure for the storage media is as follows.Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or ﬁle name. It may not be playable. Videos (H.264) y HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name forma...

Page 91 - WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES; Power source; Storage media; Troubleshooting

91 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Power source Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The battery is almost discharged. Replace with ...

Page 93 - Playback

93 Troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Informs that... Action File number is full.Cannot record video. - Folder and file number have reached the maximum number and you cannot record. Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up important ﬁles before formatting. • File n...

Page 94 - SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS; Displays

94 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcorder...

Page 98 - Adjusting the image during recording; Playback on your camcorder; Symptom

98 Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. Set Focus to Auto . ¬ page 58 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. ¬ page 58 The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and ...

Page 99 - Connecting to a computer

99 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution When accessing videos, a computer does not recognise your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it correctly. • Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC....

Page 100 - Dubbing with other devices; Menu items that cannot be used at the same time

100 Troubleshooting Dubbing with other devices Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video cable. The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is connected to the proper jacks, i.e. to the input jacks of the device used for dub...

Page 101 - MAINTENANCE; Cautions when storing; To clean the exterior; Maintenance & additional information

101 MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.- Remove the battery and power adaptor.- Remove the memory card. Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and power adaptor. To clean the exterior - Wipe gently...

Page 102 - USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD; Power sources

102 Maintenance & additional information When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using What is dew condensation? Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location. The...

Page 103 - GLOSSARY

103 Maintenance & additional information GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your camcorder uses the contrast to focus automatically. Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder’s sensor. Camcorder shak...

Page 104 - Specifications

104 Model name HMX-F80BP/HMX-F80SP/HMX-F800BP/HMX-F800SP System Video signal PAL Picture compression format H.264/AVC Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/3.2” CMOS Effective pixels Approx. 920,000 pixels Total pixels Approx. 5 Mega pixels Lens 2.0 to 4.9, 52x (Optical...

Page 105 - Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE

Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung camcorders, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country Contact Centre Web Site North America CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www.samsung.com U.S.A ...

Page 107 - Correct disposal of batteries in this product

Correct Disposal of This Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charge...

Page 108 - RoHS compliant

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 Bromin...