Page 2 - ii; Important safety instructions; Warning
ii Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of...
Page 3 - iii
iii Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been expos...
Page 4 - iv
iv Important safety instructions 21 LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due t...
Page 5 - FCC Warning
v Important safety instructions 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 MERCU...
Page 6 - SAFETY WARNINGS; Safety Icon; PRECAUTIONS; Caution; IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE; Video Resolution; 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 7 - Recording; Notes regarding trademarks; Proper recording etiquette; Before using this camcorder
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 it again to stop recording. • The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same...
Page 8 - 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 12 - Contents
8 Before reading this user manual ....................... 2 SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................... 2PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE ....................................
Page 14 - Quick start guide; Insert the battery into the battery slot.; STEP 2: Record videos and photos; Open the LCD screen and press the [
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 15 - STEP 3: Play back videos or photos; Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen; MODE; Viewing on a TV
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 16 - Sharing videos/photos on Web sites; STEP 5: Delete videos or photos
12 Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos to your PC from the camcorder 1 Start the Intelli-studio program 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 17 - UNPACkING; Your new camcorder comes with the accessories shown on this; Check your accessories; Getting to know the camcorder
13 UNPACkING Your new camcorder comes with the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Model name Internal memory Lens HMX-F90 HMX-F91 HMX-F900 HMX-F910 HMX-F920 - 52x (Optical), 70x (Intelli), 130x (Digital) • Although the...
Page 19 - 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 20 - 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 1/60 [220Min] 0:00:00 STBY +0.3 JAN/01/2013 12:00AM 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 a...
Page 21 - Video playback mode: Thumbnail view; 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 22 - 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 23 - To insert the battery; Getting started; To eject the battery; 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 24 - 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 25 - You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.; To check the charging state; The color of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state.; Battery level display; The battery level display shows the amount of battery power
21 Getting started CHECkING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state. Charging (CHG) lamp Charging state Charging Fully charged Error LED color (Orange) (Green) (Orange blink)...
Page 26 - 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 27 - About the battery
23 Getting started About the battery • Battery properties A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 50ºF (10ºC)) may shorten its usage time and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures, put the battery into your pocket to warm it, t...
Page 28 - 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
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 camco...
Page 29 - You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on; 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 Se...
Page 30 - You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time; SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY; The full and minimum display modes will alternate.
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 ( ) Playback mode ( ) • Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator light turns on. Mode Indicato...
Page 31 - Control
27 Basic operation of the camcorder USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (Ok GUIDE) The shortcut menu (OK guide) contains the most frequently accessed functions for the selected mode. Pressing the [ Control (OK) ] button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen. An example: S...
Page 32 - Controlling the shortcut functions using the control buttons
28 Basic operation of the camcorder Controlling the shortcut functions 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...
Page 33 - You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen.
29 Basic operation of the camcorder SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button [ Control (Left/Right) ] button Settings . 2 Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select Language , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button....
Page 34 - 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 o...
Page 35 - Compatible memory cards; Using the memory card adaptor; SDHC; Usable memory card; SDXC
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 bi...
Page 36 - Handling a memory card; The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory; 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, a...
Page 37 - 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 1280X720/30p 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X480/60p (16:9) 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X480/60p (4:3) 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 (Unit: Ap...
Page 39 - Basic recording; RECORDING VIDEOS; Zoom
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 pre...
Page 40 - RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME; The camcorder allows you to pause temporarily while recording a
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. •...
Page 43 - SMART AUTO
39 Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder for the recording conditions automatically, providing you with the best performance. 1 Press the [ SMART AUTO ] button. • The SMART AUTO ( ) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons appear on th...
Page 44 - Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This
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, 70x Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom. To zoom in (T) Slide the [ Zoom ] lever towards [ T ] (telephoto). (Or press the [ Control (Up) ] bu...
Page 45 - When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for
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 46 - 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 appear in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted. • The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby m...
Page 48 - Skip playback; To adjust the volume during video playback; Various playback operations; Search playback
44 Basic playback Skip playback • During playback, press the [ Control (Right) ] button to locate the starting 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 startin...
Page 49 - USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION; 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 with the My Clip symbol ( ) , and then press the [ PHOTO ] button. • The ...
Page 53 - HANDLING MENUS; MENU; 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 s...
Page 54 - 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 1280X720/30p 53 Photo Resolution...
Page 55 - 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 ● ● ● ● ● - 75 File No. ● ● ● ● ● Series 75 Date/Time Set ● ● ● ● ● - 76 Date/Time Display ● ● ● ● ● Off 76 LCD Brig...
Page 56 - iSCENE; This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and; 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 [ Control (Left/Right) ] button iSCENE . 2 Select the ...
Page 57 - 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 [ Control (Left/Right) ] button Video Resolution . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Con...
Page 58 - You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded.; button, and then press the; White Balance; Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that; button, and then press the
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 [ Control (Left/Right) ] button Photo Resolution . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ C...
Page 59 - To set the white balance manually; Custom WB; Submenu items
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 it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. • If the object filling the screen is not focused, cor...
Page 60 - conditions so that they are optimized for the face detected.
56 Advanced recording Face Detection Face Detection detects and recognizes face-like shapes and adjusts focus, color, and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions so that they are optimized for the face detected. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. p...
Page 62 - 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 colors. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button [ Control (Left/Right) ] button C...
Page 63 - Adjusting the focus manually; Examples of when to use 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. If this occurs, use the manual focus mode. 1 Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to sel...
Page 64 - Use the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to compensate for unstable
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 [ Control (Left/Right) ] button ...
Page 65 - Examples of 7 digital effect options
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 [ Control (Left/Right) ] button Digital Special Effect . 2 Select the ...
Page 66 - The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and
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 [ Control (Left/Right) ] button Zoom Type . 2 Select the desired submenu item wit...
Page 67 - succession and gives you more photo-taking opportunities when
63 Advanced recording Cont. Shot The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in rapid succession and gives you more photo-taking opportunities when recording moving subjects. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button [ Contro...
Page 69 - Example of Time Lapse Recording
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 70 - This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set up
66 Advanced recording Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set up a balanced image composition on the screen. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button [ Control (Left/Right) ] button Guideline . 2 Selec...
Page 71 - videos or photos by different display options.; 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 [ Cont...
Page 72 - Smart BGM Option
68 Advanced playback PlayOption You can play back one video or all videos once, or play back one video or all videos repeatedly. • Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. page 26 • Select the video thumbnail view. page 42 1 Press the [ MENU ] button [ Control (Left/Right) ] ...
Page 73 - Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM; To set external songs as background music
69 Advanced playback Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II ) You can play songs you have saved to a memory card as background music as well as the songs stored in the camcorder’s memory and available through the Smart BMG option. • Insert a memory card. • Prepare external songs for ...
Page 78 - You can enjoy a slide show with various effects.; File Info; You can see the image information for photos and videos.
74 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 [ Control (Left/Right) ] button Slide Show . 2 Select an option by pres...
Page 79 - Storage Info; Other settings
75 Storage Info Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button [ Control (Left/Right) ] button Settings [ Control (Up/ Down) ] button Storage Info [ Control (OK) ] button. • Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to move the screen up or do...
Page 83 - PC Software
79 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 [ Control (Left/Right) ] button Settings [ Control (Up/Down) ] button ...
Page 85 - Connecting to a TV; CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV; Using a micro HDMI cable; Understanding the HDMI
81 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer. Using a micro HDMI cable 1 Turn on the cam...
Page 86 - Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite
82 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 87 - Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio
83 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 88 - You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording; Insert the storage media into the recording device.; Dubbing videos
84 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 devices via analog data transfer (composite connection). Use the supplied Audio/Video cable. • Use the power ...
Page 89 - Main Functions; Using with a windows computer
85 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the functions listed below 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 - Pl...
Page 90 - Step 1. Connecting the USB cable; CAR; Yes
86 Using with a windows computer USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Intelli-studio is a built-in program 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 91 - Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window; Help; on the
87 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 program will launch more quickly. To install the progra...
Page 92 - Step 3. Playing back videos or photos; Step 4. Editing videos or photos; Movie Edit
88 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 f...
Page 95 - Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media
91 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 79 2 Insert a memory card. page 30 3 Conn...
Page 96 - Structure of folders and files on the storage media; File format; Video files
92 Using with a windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for the storage media is shown below. • Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable. Videos (H.264) ① • HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 ...
Page 97 - WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES; Power source; Troubleshooting
93 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, 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 wit...
Page 98 - Storage media
94 Troubleshooting Storage media Message Icon Informs that... Action Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder. • Change to a memory card that we recommended. Please format The memory card is not formatted. • Format the memory card using the menu. Low speed card. Please r...
Page 99 - Playback
95 Troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Informs that... Action File number is full. Cannot record video. - Folder and file number have reached the maximum number. You cannot record additional videos. • Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up important files before f...
Page 100 - Displays
96 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. • The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcord...
Page 104 - Adjusting the image during recording; Playback on your camcorder; Symptom
100 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. Clean the le...
Page 105 - Connecting to a computer
101 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution When accessing videos, a computer does not recognize 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 106 - Dubbing with other devices
102 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 d...
Page 107 - MAINTENANCE; Cautions when storing; Maintenance & additional information
103 MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing • To store your camcorder safely, turn it off. - 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 with a...
Page 108 - When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside; USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD; Power sources
104 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. T...
Page 110 - Specifications
106 Model name HMX-F90/HMX-F91/HMX-F900/HMX-F910/HMX-F920 System Video signal NTSC 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 1.8 to 4.9, 52x (Optic...
Page 111 - Warranty; SAMSUNG; Labor
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 ...
Page 112 - Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Correct Disposal of This Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be d...
Page 113 - RoHS compliant; QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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...