Samsung HMX-H204SN - Manuals

t 5IJTDBNDPSEFSSFDPSETWJEFPJO) (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard %FmOJUJPO7JEFP 4%7*%&0 t 1MFBTFOPUFUIBUUIJTDBNDPSEFSJTOPU compatible with other digital video GPSNBUT t #FGPSFSFDPSEJOHJNQPSUBOUWJEFPNBLFB USJBMSFDPSEJOH Play back your trial recording to ...

• In this user manual, the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item. Ex) Submenu item of “ Video Quality ”  page 54 - “ Super Fine ” ( ): Records in the Super Fine quality. (If set, corr...

Warning To Reduce 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 p...

15 . Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheatin...

23. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a ...

USER INSTALLER CAUTION: Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules. NOTE: Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSE...

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects. SAND Do not bend the powercordor damage the AC powe...

Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed. Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder. d i u l f g n i n a e l c Do not attempt to dis...

CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur. Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or a humid place. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during...

safety information Use the mains plug where it can be readily operable. If any problem occurs with the product, the mains plug must be removed to disconnect power completely. Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power. W 4 4 W Use Samsung-approved accessorie...

QUICK START GUIDE 07 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER 11 GETTING STARTED 16 BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER 21 FIRST TIME SETTINGS 25 GETTING READY TO START RECORDING 27 contents 07 11 What’s included with your camcorder 12 Location of controls 14 Identifying the screen displays Using the battery 18 C...

34 Recording videos 36 Capturing photos during video recording (dual recording) 37 Recording photos 38 Recording with ease for beginners (Smart Auto) 39 Capturing photos while playing back videos 40 Zooming41 Setting the anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) 42 Using back light compensation mod...

1. Insert a memory card. t :PVDBOVTFDPNNFSDJBMMZBWBJMBCMF4%)$ 4% High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. t Set the appropriate storage media. page 27 (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 2. Attach the battery to the camcorder. page 16 t Align the battery with the indicator ( ▲ ) on the battery c...

Your camcorder uses advanced H.264compression technology give you theclearest video quality. page 54 1. Open the LCD screen. t :PVSDBNDPSEFSUVSOTPOXIFO you open the LCD screen. 2. Press the Recording start/stop button. t 5PTUPQSFDPSEJOHQSFTTUIF Recording start/stop button. 1. Open the LCD screen. 2....

STEP3: Play back videos or photos You can also play back videos on a SD (standard defi nition) image quality TV. pages 104~105 Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can fi nd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mod...

quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable. t "OFXmMFTBWJOHTDSFFOBQQFBSTXJUIUIF Intelli-studio main window. Click “ Yes ”, the uploading procedure will start. 2. The...

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Model name Internal memory Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens HMX-H200BN/HMX-H200SNHMX-H200LN/HMX-H200RNHMX-H220BN/HMX...

Front/Left LOCATION OF CONTROLS During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens. getting to know the camcorder   Lens   Lens open/close switch   Q.MENU button   Zoom (W/T) button   Recording start/stop button   TFT LCD screen (Touch screen)   Jack cover ( )    Component/...

1 Record mode (Video/Photo) 2 Operating status (STBY (standby) / (recording)) / Self Timer* 3 Time counter (video recording time) 4 Warning indicators and messages 5 Remaining recordable time Storage media (Memory card or internal memory (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)) 7 Battery info. (remaining battery ...

1 Video play mode 2 Operating status (play/pause) 3 File name (fi le number) 4 Playback time/recorded time 5 Warning indicators and messages/Volume control Storage media (Memory card or internal memory (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)) 7 Battery info. (remaining battery level) 8 Analog TV Out (when componen...

Attaching the battery Align the battery with the indicator ( ▲ ) on the battery compartment, and then push the battery in the direction of the arrow. Detaching the battery Slide the Battery release switch and pull out the battery. t (FOUMZTMJEFUIF Battery release switch in the direction as shown in ...

Charging the battery with the AC power adaptor t 5IFCBUUFSZJTOPUDIBSHFEXIFOJOQPXFSTBWJOHNPEFXIJDINBZLFFQUIFNPEFJOEJDBUPSPOPS fl ashing. Start charging the battery after turning off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button. t 8FSFDPNNFOEZPVIBWFPOFPSNPSFBEEJUJPOBMCBUUFSJFTUPBMMPXDPOUJOVPVTVTFPGZP...

getting started The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. Battery level indicator State Message Fully charged - 25~50% used - 50~75% used - 75~95% used - 95~98% used - Exhausted (fl ickers): The device will soon turn off. Change the battery as soon as possi...

t 5IFmHVSFTCFMPXBSFCBTFEPOBGVMMZDIBSHFECBUUFSZBUBOPSNBMUFNQFSBUVSF Low ambient temperature may affect the use time. t #BUUFSZDBQBDJUZEFDSFBTFTPWFSUJNFBOEUISPVHISFQFBUFEVTF,FFQUIFDBNDPSEFSUVSOFEPGG while not operating it. t 4UPSFUIFCBUUFSZTFQBSBUFMZXIFOmOJTIFEDIBSHJOHPSXIFOOPUVTJOHJUGPSBMPOHUJNF5IJTX...

About the battery life t #BUUFSZDBQBDJUZEFDSFBTFTPWFSUJNFBOEUISPVHISFQFBUFEVTF*GEFDSFBTFEVTBHFUJNF between charges becomes significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one. t &BDICBUUFSZTMJGFJTBGGFDUFECZTUPSBHFPQFSBUJOHBOEFOWJSPONFOUBMDPOEJUJPOT About the running time t 5JNF...

t 5IFDBNDPSEFSPQFSBUFTUIFTFMGEJBHOPTJTGVODUJPOXIFOQPXFSFEPO*GBXBSOJOHNFTTBHF BQQFBSTSFGFSUPA warning indicators and messages ’ (pages 117~120) and take corrective action. t *GZPVDMPTFUIF-$%TDSFFOXIFOUIFQPXFSJTPOUIFQPXFSTBWJOHNPEFBDUJWBUFT basic operation of the camcorder If you need to use camcorder...

SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. Quick On STBY Mode in the STBY mode t The camcorder switches to " Quick On STBY " mode when the LCD screen is closed. page 82 S...

SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button. Record mode ( ) Play mode ( ). t &BDIUJNFUIFPQFSBUJPONPEF changes, the respective mode indicator lights turn on. t 5PVDIJOHUIF1MBZ ) tab in the record mode switches the operation...

USING THE TOUCH PANEL The touch panel allows you to enjoyplayback and recording with a simpletouch of your fi nger. Place your hand onthe rear side of the LCD screen to supportit. Then, touch the icons displayed on thescreen to control playback and record. t %POPUQMBDFBQSPUFDUJWFmMNPOUIF LCD screen. ...

fi rst time settings Built-in rechargeable battery t :PVSDBNDPSEFSJODMVEFTBCVJMUJOSFDIBSHFBCMFCBUUFSZUIBUSFUBJOTUIFEBUFBOEUJNFTFUUJOHTFWFO after the power is turned off. t *GUIFCBUUFSZJTEFQMFUFEUIFDVSSFOUEBUFUJNFWBMVFTBSFSFTFUUPUIFEFGBVMUWBMVFT:PVOFFEUP recharge the built-in rechargeable battery (see...

Submenu items “English” “ ⦽ǎᨕ ” “Français” “Deutsch” “Italiano” “Español” “Português” “Nederlands” “Svenska” “Suomi” “Norsk” “Dansk” “Polski” “Čeština” “Slovensky” “Magyar” “Română” “Български” “Ελληνικά” “Srpski” “Hrvatski” “Українська” “Русский” “ ፩ၭ ” “ 瀌煓铅 ” “ ไทย ” “Türkçe” “ ” “ ” “ ” SELECTIN...

SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (HMX-H203/H204/H205 ONLY) You can record videos and photos in the built-in memory or a memory card. Select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. PRECHECK! t :PVDBOVTF4%PS4%)$DBSETJOZPVSDBNDPSEFS)PXFWFSTPNFDBSETBSFOPU compatible depending on the ...

To insert a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover. 2. Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. t .BLFTVSFUIBU4%4%)$DBSEMPHPJT facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the fi gure. 3. Close the memory card cover. To eject a memory card 1. Open the memory card cove...

Compatible memory cards t 5IJTDBNDPSEFSDBOCFVTFEXJUI4% (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. We recommend you use an SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card.SD cards up to 2GB are supported with this camcorder. Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2...

t *GZPVDBOOPUVTFBNFNPSZDBSEUIBUIBT been used with another device, format it with your camcorder. Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card. t "NFNPSZDBSEIBTBDFSUBJOMJGFTQBO*G you cannot record new data, you have to purchase a new memory card. t %POPUCFOEESPQPSTVCKFDUBDBSEUP ...

Resolution Quality Storage media (Capacity) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB (# 32GB [HD]1080/60i* Super Fine 8min 15min 30min 61min 125min 253min Fine* 9min 18min 36min 74min 152min 307min Normal 12min 23min 46min 94min 193min 390min [HD]720/60p Super Fine 11min 21min 42min 86min 177min 357min Fine* 14min 28min 57m...

ATTACHING THE GRIP BELT Adjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb. ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing. 1. Open the LCD screen with your fi nger. t 5IFTDSFF...

Adjusting the shooting angle BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder from shaking.Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 1. Hold the camcorder with your both hands. 2. Put your hand th...

RECORDING VIDEOS t 5IJTDBNDPSEFSTVQQPSUTCPUI)JHI%FmOJUJPO )%BOE4UBOEBSE%FmOJUJPO 4%JNBHF resolutions. Set your desired resolution before recording. page 54 t 5IJTDBNDPSEFSQSPWJEFTPOFSFDPSENPEFXIJDIDPNCJOFTUIFWJEFPBOEQIPUPSFDPSE modes. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without h...

RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording. page 55 PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. t (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. t Your camcorder turns...

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) In Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate settings based on the type of scene it detects (Indoor, Night, etc.). Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the best camcorder settings for various scenes. PRECHE...

CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can capture photos during video playback. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t page 27 Touch the Play ( t ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Recorded videos appear in a...

t 6TJOHUIFPQUJDBM[PPNEPFTOPUEFHSBEFUIFJNBHFRVBMJUZBOEDMBSJUZ t 6TFUIFEJHJUBM[PPNXIFOZPVXBOUUP[PPNNPSFUIBOUIFPQUJDBM[PPNSBOHF page 64 t 'PDVTJOHNBZCFDPNFVOTUBCMFXIFOZPVSFDPSEXJUIBGBTU[PPNPS[PPNJOUPBTVCKFDUTUBOEJOH too far away. In this case, use the manual focus function. page 60 t 5IFNJOJNVNQPTTJCMF...

USING BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION MODE When a subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 Press the Back light ( ) button to toggle the back light mode between On and Off...

basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE t You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. t You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen. You will fi nd the most recently created fi le i...

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view, fi nd your desired video quickly,and playback directly. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t page 27 Touch the Play ( t ) tab on the LCD screen to select the pl...

Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop t 1MBZCBDLBOEQBVTFBMUFSOBUFTXIFOZPVUPVDIUIF1MBZ ) / Pause ( ) tab during playback. t 5PVDIUIF3FUVSO ) tab to stop playback. Search playback During playback, each touch of the Reverse search ( ) / Forward search ( ) tab increases the play speed: t 3...

VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t page 27 Touch the Play ( t ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. t 5IFUIVNC...

VIEWING A SLIDE SHOW You can view a photo slide show. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t page 27 Touch the Play ( t ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. t 5IFUIVNCOBJMWJFXBQQFBSTt 5PDIBOHFUI...

ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK You can magnify a playback image. Touch the up ( )/down ( )/left ( )/right ( ) to select the desired area to magnify. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t page 27 Touch the Play ( t ) tab on the LCD screen to s...

advanced recording HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the Menu Tab and the 2.&/6 Button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. PRECHECK! Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. t You...

advanced recording Items marked with * are available only with HMX-H203/H204/H205 models. Recording menu items MENU ITEMS t "DDFTTJCMFJUFNTJOUIFNFOVTWBSZEFQFOEJOHPOUIFPQFSBUJOHNPEFt 'PSJUFNPQFSBUJPOEFUBJMTTFFUIFQBHFOVNCFSMJTUFEVOEFS1BHFJOUIFUBCMF Items Default value Page SCENE Auto 53 Video Reso...

Items Default value Page Storage Type * Internal Memory 74 Storage Info * - 74 Card Info ** - 74 Format - 75 File No. Series 76 Time Zone Home 76 Date/Time Set JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM (Summer Time : Off) 77 Date Type JAN/01/2010 77 Time Type 12 Hr 78 Date/Time Display Off 78 LCD Brightness 18 79 Auto L...

QUICK MENU ITEMS Your camcorder provides quick menus consisting of the functions used frequently.Pressing the 2.&/6 button lets you change settings directly. Items Default value Page Storage * Int. Memory 27 SCENE Auto 53 Resolution 1080/60i, 2880x1620 54, 55 WB Auto 56 EV 0 59 Focus Auto 60 Ope...

Submenu items t Auto: Under normal conditions, recording naturally. t Sports ( ): Recording people or objects in motion. t Portrait ( ): Recording skin color naturally. t Spotlight ( ): When strong light strikes the object. t Beach/Show ( ): Where refl ection of light is intense such as a snowfi eld o...

Video Resolution You can select the resolution of the video to be recorded. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ 7JEFP3FTPMVUJPO ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Submenu items ...

Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ 1IPUP3FTPMVUJPO ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Submenu items ...

White Balance Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.). Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject so the colors in your recording look natural....

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ White Balance ” “ $VTUPN8# ” t 5IFi ) Set White Balance ” indicator is displayed. 2. Fill the screen with a white object, and touch the ( ) tab. t 5IFXIJUFCBMBODFTFUUJOHJTTUPSFE 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. t 5IFTUPSFEXIJUFCBMBODFTFUUJOHXJMMC...

advanced recording Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can also manually adjust the aperture. PRECHECK! Select the record by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Aperture ” 2. Touch the desired subm...

advanced recording Focus The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When you turn thecamcorder on, focus is always set to automatic. You can also manually focus a subject. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ 'P...

Using the Touch Point function, you can focus on a small section of the picture. Focus on the particular point by touching the desired point. Using the touch point t 5IF"VUP'PDVT "'TFUUJOHJTVTFGVMXIFOZPVPQFSBUFUIF[PPNGVODUJPOCFDBVTFZPVNJHIUOPUCFBCMFUPLFFQ accurate focus after the zoom ratio ...

Recording a video with Fade effect Fade in Press the Recording start/stop button when “ Fader ” is set to “ In .” Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in. Fade out Press the Recording start/stop button when “ Fader ” is set to “ Out .” Recording stops as the ima...

Tele Macro Using the Tele Macro function, you can get close up images which are created by focusing on a small portion of a large object at a wide angle. The effective focal distance in the Tele Macro mode is between 1 to 50 cm. (0.4 to 19.7 inches) PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the M...

Wind Cut Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound using the built-in microphone. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ 8JOE$VU ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) o...

Self Timer When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay between the time you press the Record start/Stop or PHOTO button and the time the camcorder takes the picture or records the video. You can use this function when you want to take a shot of many people including yourself. PRECHECK! Sel...

advanced recording Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program 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 fl ow...

Example of Time Lapse Recording The Time Lapse Recording functionrecords image frames at a predefinedinterval over the total recording time toproduce a time-lapse video. Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming in the following situations: t #MPPNJOHnPXFSTt "CJSECVJMEJOHBOFTUt $MPVETSPMMJOHCZJOU...

Guideline Guideline displays straight line patterns on the LCD screen that can help you set the image composition when recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ (VJEFMJOF ” 2. Touc...

advanced playback Play Option You can select a specifi c playback option according to your preference. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ( ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab on the LCD screen. page 43 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ 1MBZ0QUJPO ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( )...

Highlight The Highlight function plays a portion of the recorded video or videos at random. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ( ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab on the LCD screen. page 43 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. “ )JHIMJHIU ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return...

VIEW This function provides a preview of a storyboard to be printed, giving you a digest of a recordedvideo so you don’t need to review the entire video. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ( ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab on the LCD screen. page 43 1. Press the VIEW button. 2. Touch the desired video. t J'SBNFJ...

File Info You can see the image information for all images. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab i'JMF*OGPw 2. Select the fi le you want to view the fi le information for. t 5IFJOGPSNBUJPOPGUIFTFMFDUFEmMFBQQFBST 3. To exit the me...

Card Info (HMX-H200/H220 only) This function shows you the storage information of the memory card, such as used and available memory space, etc. PRECHECK! Insert the memory card in the camcorder before viewing the storage information. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Card Info .” t 6TFENFNPSZ...

'JMF/P File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the numbering option you select. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ 'JMF/P ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Submenu items t Series : Assigns fi le numbers in se...

Time Type You can set the display format for the time. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ 5JNF5ZQF ” 2. Touch the desired display option. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Date/Time Display You can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen....

t *GUIFTVSSPVOEJOHJTUPPCSJHIUBEKVTUUIFCSJHIUOFTTPGUIF-$% screen. t Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. t A brighter LCD screen consumes more power. LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. 1. Touch th...

Beep Sound The Beep Sound function lets you control whether a beep sounds when you touch certain buttons on the screen. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ #FFQ4PVOE ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab until the menu disappears. Shutter Sound The...

Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function prevents unnecessary power consumption. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ "VUP1PXFS0GG ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exi...

PC Software If you set PC Software to On, you can use the PC software built into the camcorder by connecting the camcorder’s USB cable to the camcorder and your PC. You can download the stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk. You can also edit the videos and photos usi...

USB Connect You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ 64#$POOFDU ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. HDMI TV Out You can set the HDMI video output to m...

TV Connect Guide You can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the camcorder to your TV set. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab Setting ( ) tab “ 57$POOFDU(VJEF ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. t 57$POOFDU(VJEFBQQFBSTEFQFOEJOHPOUIFTFMFDUFE submenu items. t 3FGFSUPUIF57$POOFDU(VJEFXIFOZPVDPOOFDUZPV...

TV Display You can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that appears on the TV screen whenyou connect your camcorder to a TV. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ 57%JTQMBZ ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Submenu items t Off...

Language You can select a language in which to display the menu and messages. page 26 Demo Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ %FNP ” 2. Touch the desired submenu ite...

DIVIDING A VIDEO You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function edits the original fi le, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t page 27 T...

COMBINING VIDEOS You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original fi le, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t page 27 Touch the Play ( t ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) ...

PLAYLIST You can create a playlist on the same storage media by gathering your favorite scenes from the recorded videos. Adding or deleting videos from a playlist does not affect the original video images. Example: You have recorded a few scenes on the storage media. You want to save the original re...

While editing the playlist, do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. t *GBWBJMBCMFTQBDFPOUIFTUPSBHFJTJOTVGmDJFOUZPVDBOOPUDSFBUFPSBEEBQMBZMJTU Delete unnecessary videos. t :PVDBOOPUTFMFDUUXPEJGGFSFOUSFTPMVUJPOJNBHFTGPSQMBDFNFOUJOUIFQMBZMJ...

ARRANGING VIDEOS IN THE PLAYLIST You can change the order of videos on the playlist. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t page 27 Touch the Play ( t ) tab in the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ 1MBZMJ...

DELETING VIDEOS FROM THE PLAYLIST You can delete videos from the playlist. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t page 27 Touch the Play ( t ) tab in the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ 1MBZMJTU ” 2. To...

t :PVDBOBMTPPQFSBUFUIJTGVODUJPOJOUIFGVMMBOETJOHMFJNBHFEJTQMBZNPEFt *GUIFXSJUFQSPUFDUJPOUBCPOUIFNFNPSZDBSEJTTFUUPMPDLZPVDBOOPUTFUUIJTGVODUJPO page 29 fi le management PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos can no...

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t 8IFOZPVTFMFDUUIFi Set All ” option, the number of copies to be printed is set to 01. t 4FMFDUJOHUIFi Set All ” or “ Reset All ” options may take a long time depending on the number of the selected copies. Tip In single display mode, you can set the number of prints by using the decrease ( ) or inc...

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connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV You can enjoy High Defi nition (HD) quality videos, recorded in “ <)%>J ” or “ <)%>Q ” resolution using an HDTV. The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen can differ depending on the type of TV you’ve conn...

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CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can enjoy images recorded with your HD camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard defi nition. *NBHFTSFDPSEFEXJUI)% IJHIEFmOJUJPOJNBHFRVBMJUZ JFSFTPMVUJPO PGi<)%>JwPSi<)%>QwBSFQMBZFECBDLXJUI4% 4UBOEBSE%FmOUJPOJNBHFRVBMJUZ The connection methods and qua...

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t "EKVTUUIFWPMVNFUPBNPEFSBUFMFWFM*GUIFWPMVNFJTUPPIJHIUIFWJEFPJOGPSNBUJPONBZJODMVEF noise. t *GUIFi TV Display ” is set “ Off, ” the TV screen does not include the OSD (On Screen Display) menus. page 87 t :PVXJMMPOMZIFBSBVEJPGSPNUIFDBNDPSEFSPOZPVS57JOUIFWJEFPQMBZNPEF Playback on a TV Recording ra...

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using with a Windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the supplied USB cableand how to upload, view, and edit videos and pictures using the built-in Intelli-studio software. Check the type of computer you have before connecti...

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windowscomputer with the USB cable and using the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder. t *OUFMMJTUVEJPFEJUJOHTPGUXBSFNBJOGVODUJPOT - Playing back recorded videos ...

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USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can copy video or photo fi les recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Viewing the contents of storage media 1. Set i64#$POOFDUw to i.BTT4UPSBHFw . page 84 2. Set i1$4PGUXBSFw to i0GGw . page 83 3. Select th...

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Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action. Battery Mes...

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SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. t 5IFCBUUFSZNBZOPUCFJOTUBMMFEJOZPVSDBNDPSEFS*OTFSUUIF battery to the camcorder. t 5IFJOTFSUFECBUUFSZNBZCF...

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MAINTENANCE Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. t 'PSTBGFLFFQJOHPGUIFDBNDPSEFSUVSOPGGUIFDBNDPSEFS - Remove the battery ...

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media t Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your SFDPSEFEEBUB - Do not bend or drop the storage media, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. - Do not splash the storage media with water.- Do not use, place or store...

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specifications Model name HMX-H200BN/HMX-H200SN/HMX-H200LN/HMX-H200RNHMX-H203BN/HMX-H203SN/HMX-H203LN/HMX-H203RN HMX-H204BN/HMX-H204SN/HMX-H204LN/HMX-H204RN HMX-H205BN/HMX-H205SN/HMX-H205LN/HMX-H205RNHMX-H220BN/HMX-H220SN/HMX-H220LN/HMX-H220RN System Video signalPicture compression formatAudio compre...

warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship.SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or de...