Samsung HMX-H100P - Manual

English _ v important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This HD camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High (HD-VIDEO) and Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO). • Please note that this HD camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. • Before recor...

English _ vii precautions when using WARNING Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire. Using the camcorder attemperatures over 140°F(60°C) may result in fire. Keeping the battery at a high temperaturemay cause an explosion. W 4 4 W Do not allow water or me...

viii _ English Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock. Keep the power-cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms t...

English _ ix precautions when using CAUTION Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery pack, AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury. W 4 4 W Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe ...

QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HD CAMCORDER 7 PREPARATION 11 BEFORE RECORDING 27 07 What’s included with your HD camcorder 08 Front & left view 09 Right & top / bottom view 10 Rear view 11 Using the remote control 13 Holding the HD camcorder 14 Charging the battery pack 19 Basic HD c...

MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 115 TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS POWER SOURCES (UNITED KINGDOM ONLY) 115 Maintenance 116 Additional information 118 Using your HD camcorder abroad 119 Troubleshooting 131 Specifications 04 _ English

W T DC IN AV English _ 05 quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder.See the reference pages below for more information. Preparation • Charging the battery pack. page 14 • Setting the date/time and the OSD language. pages 25-26 • Setting th...

06 _ English Connecting to a PC • You can play back and edit recorded movies or photos by using the built-in editing software (Intelli-studio) on your camcorder. Also, using Intelli-studio allows easy upload of recorded movies or photo files to YouTube or Flickr. page 109 Easy Upload to YouTube or Fl...

English _ 07 WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. * The exact appearance of each item may vary by model. • The contents may vary depending on the sales r...

DC IN AV ⓐ ⓑⓒⓓ 10 _ English REAR VIEW   Mode indicator : Record mode (Movie/Photo) : Play mode   MODE button   Recording start/stop button   CHG (charging) indicator   Jack cover ⓐ HDMI jack ⓑ USB jack ⓒ DC IN jack ⓓ COMPONENT / AV jack

English _ 11 preparation This section provides information on using this HD camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to setup the operation mode and initial setup. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL   REC (Recording start/stop) button   Display ( ) button   Skip (...

12 _ English Installing the button type battery (CR2025) in the remote control 1. Turn the battery holder counter clockwise (as indicated with ( ) mark) using your fingernail or a coin to open it. • The battery holder opens. 2. Insert the battery into the battery holder with the positive (+) terminal...

English _ 13 HOLDING THE HD CAMCORDER Attaching the grip belt Adjust the length of grip belt so that the HD camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb. WARNING Please note if the hand strap is adjusted too tight and youuse excessive force to insert your hand, ...

14 _ English CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK • Use the IA-BP85NF or IA-BP85ST battery pack only. • The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.• Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your HD camcorder. Inserting the battery pack 1. Open the battery pack cover by sl...

English _ 15 Charging the battery pack 1. Press the Power ( ) button for about 1 second to turn off the power and close the LCD screen. 2. Open the jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack. 3. Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket. 4. Once charged, disconnect the AC powe...

STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 16 _ English Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack. Battery level indicator State Message Fully charged - 30~50% used - 50~75% used - 75~90% used - 90~97% used - Exhausted (flickers): The device will...

English _ 17 Charging, recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack(with no zoom operation, LCD open, etc.) Battery type IA-BP85NF or IA-BP85ST Charging time approx. 110 min Recording format Continuous recording time Playback time HD approx. 90 min approx. 120 min SD approx. 110 mi...

18 _ English About battery packs • The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 0°C (32°F)), its usage time reduces and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in ...

English _ 19 BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power ( ) button and MODE button. Turning the HD camcorder on and off 1. Open the LCD screen to turn the camcorder on. • The lens opens automatically when the camcorder is powered on. ...

20 _ English Switching to Sleep mode • This function works only in Play mode. • The camcorder switches to Sleep mode automatically when the LCD screen is closed and a video cable is not connected to TV. • If there is no operation for 20 minutes after the camcorder has entered the sleep mode once, th...

S.1/50 STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 01/JAN/2009 00:00 1Sec/24Hr 9999 Memory Full F1.8 +0.5 English _ 21 SCREEN INDICATORS preparation • The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 32GB (built-in memory). • The above screen is an example: It is different from the actual display.• Functions marked wi...

00:00:20 / 00:10:00 Memory Full 100_0001 01/JAN/2009 00:00 10 22 _ English Movie play mode   Movie play mode   Operating status (play/pause) / Highlight view   File name (file number)   Time code (elapsed time/recorded time)   Storage media (built-in memory or memory card)   Battery information (rema...

1 / 12 01/JAN/2009 00:00 01 100_0001 X 1.1 English _ 23 preparation Photo play mode   Photo play mode   Slide show / Playback zoom   File name (file number)   Photo image counter (current image / total number of recorded images)   Storage media (built-in memory or memory card)   Battery information (...

W T Format Storage Type File No. Storage Info 1 / 7 24 _ English USING THE DISPLAY ( ) BUTTON Switching the information display mode You can switch the information display on/off-screen modes by pressing the Display ( ) button. • Pressing the Display ( ) button toggles the screen indicators on or of...

Date/Time Set 00 Day Month Year 01 Hour Minute 2009 00 JAN Home [GMT 00:00] 01/JAN/2009 00:00 London,Lisbon English _ 25 INITIAL SETTING: TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE • To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language.• To store the date and time during rec...

STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 Format Storage Type File No. Storage Info 1 / 7 6 / 7 Default Set REC Lamp TV Display Language 26 _ English • On charging the built-in rechargeable battery Your camcorder has a built-in rechargeable battery to retain the date, time, and other settings even when the power ...

Format Storage Type File No. Storage Info 1 / 7 1 / 7 Storage Info File No. Format Storage Type 1 / 1 Storage Type Memory Card English _ 27 before recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP only) • You can record movie and photo images on the buil...

28 _ English INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN switch to the left as shown in the figure. 2. Insert the memory card into the slot until it softly clicks.• Make sure that the terminal portion is facing up and the camcorder is pla...

English _ 29 before recording RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES Recordable time for movie images Movie resolution/ Movie quality Storage media (Capacity) 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB (HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP only) [HD]1080/50i Super Fine Approx. 15min Approx. 30min Approx. 61min Approx. 125min Appro...

30 _ English SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD • You can use a SD and SDHC cards. (SD cards up to 2GB are supported.) • MultiMediaCards(MMC) and MMCplus cards are not supported. • On this HD camcorder, you can use memory cards of the following capacity: 1GB ~ 32GB. • Compatible recording media The fo...

English _ 31 before recording Common cautions for memory cards • Damaged data may not be recovered. It is recommended you back-up important recordings separately on your PC’s hard disk. • After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC, your camcorder may not rec...

32 _ English recording • Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages.• This camcorder provides one combined movie and photo record mode. You can easily record movies or photos in the same mode without having to change it. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES • ...

English _ 33 • Movie images are compressed in the H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format.• Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. • For on-screen information display, see page 21.• For approximate recording time, see page 29.• You can record...

34 _ English TAKING PHOTO IMAGES You can take photo images in Record mode only. page 20 1. Open the LCD screen and then the HD camcorder is powered on automatically. page 19 • You can also turn the HD camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. • The lens opens automatically when the HD camcorder...

English _ 35 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) • The EASY Q function is only available with the Record mode. page 20 • With the EASY Q function, most of the HD camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which frees you from making detailed adjustments. 1. Press the EASY Q button. •...

36 _ English CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGE RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) • This function works only in Record mode. page 20 • You can record still images on the storage media during recording movie image. 1. Press the Recording start/stop button. • The recording ( ) indicator will display, ...

English _ 37 ZOOMING This HD camcorder allows you to record using optical 10x power zoom and digital zoom with the Zoom lever or the Zoom button on the LCD panel. To zoom in Slide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto). (Or press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel.) To zoom out Slide the Zoom lever ...

38 _ English recording SETTING THE ANTI-SHAKE (OIS: OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER) • This function works only in Record mode. page 20 • Anti-shake (OIS) is a function that, within reasonable limits, compensates for shaking movements produced when filming hand-held. Anti-shake (OIS) provides a more stable ...

English _ 39 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH • This function works only in Record mode ( ). page 20 • You can take natural looking flash photo images with appropriate illumination using the built-in flash, whether they are night scenes, indoors or in other dark places. Press the Flash ( ) button. • Each time...

40 _ English CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK • This function works only in Play mode. page 20 • If you press the PHOTO button during playback, the camcorder stops playing and saves one image of the current movie scene that is paused. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H104...

English _ 41 You can view recorded movie and photo images in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE • You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. • You can also switch the record mode and the play mode by touching the mode tab o...

42 _ English PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. page 20 • You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index views.• You can also use the playback related buttons on the remote control. page 43 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the power and press the MODE but...

English _ 43 Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop • Play and Pause functions alternate when you touch the Playback ( )/Pause ( ) tab during playback. Touch the Return ( ) tab to stop playback. • You can do the same operation by using the remote control. ( / ) Search playback • During ...

English _ 45 VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. page 20 • You can play back and view photo images recorded on the storage media. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play ( ). • You can also turn the HD camcorder on by pressing the P...

46 _ English To view a slide show You can enjoy a slide show with the background music. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab in the thumbnail index view or single image display mode. • The menu will appear. 2. Touch “ Slide Show Start. ” • The ( ) indicator is displayed. A slide show starts from the current im...

English _ 47 Zooming during photo playback You can magnify the playback photo image from the original size.Magnification can be adjusted with the Zoom lever or the Zoom button on LCD panel. 1. Touch the image you want to magnify. 2. Adjust the magnification with W (Wide angle)/ T (Telephoto). • The sc...

48 _ English connection You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV. CONNECTING TO A TV Before connecting to a TV • The connection method and resolution may differ, depending on your TV and cables that are used.• For more ...

English _ 49 About HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) • HDMI carries both video and audio signals over one cable and supplies high quality images and sound. HDMI carries both video and audio signals over one cable and supplies high quality images and sound. • The HDMI jack on your HD camcord...

50 _ English connection Connecting to a normal (standard definition) TV (16:9/4:3) • This connection is used when downconverting recorded HD-quality images to SD-quality images for playback.• When playing back HD-quality (1920x1080 or 1280x720) movie images on a SDTV, the images are downconverted to ...

English _ 51 Viewing on a TV screen 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play ( ). page 20 • You can also turn the HD camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. 2. Turn on the TV and set the input source on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder i...

52 _ English connection DUBBING IMAGES FROM THE CAMCORDER TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER • You can dub images played back on you camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. • Refer to “editing movie images” to create a playlist by selecting desired scenes from those record...

English _ 53 using the menu items You can operate the HD camcorder more efficiently by setting menus related to recording, playback and setting. HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS • You can change the menu settings to customize your HD camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps belo...

54 _ English + Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the White Balance in Record mode. When using Menu ( ) tab: 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. 2. Touch “ White Balance. ” • If the item is not on the screen, touch the up ( ) or down ( ) t...

English _ 55 MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode.• For operation details, see the corresponding page. Recording menu items ( ) Operating mode Movie ( )/ Photo ( ) Default value Page iSCENE / Auto 59 Video Resolution / X [HD]1080/50i 60 Video Quality Quality / X...

56 _ English Playback menu items ( ) Operating mode Movie ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page Play Option X Play All 79 Highlight X - 80 Playlist X - 97~98 Delete - 100 Protect - 99 Copy * - 101 Edit Divide X - 93 Combine X - 95 File Info - 80 Slide Show Start X - 46 Slide Show Option Interval X 1Sec 8...

58 _ English QUICK MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in quick menu vary depending on the operation mode.• For operation details, see the corresponding page. Recording menu items Operating mode Movie ( ) / Photo ( ) Default value Page Storage * / Memory 81 iSCENE / Auto 59 Resolution / Movie: [HD]1080/50...

English _ 59 RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can setup the menu items for movie and photo image recording. SCENE ( ( ) This HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording. You can also specify one of the following modes depending on ...

60 _ English • You can check the selected iSCENE mode on the on-screen information display. However, nothing will appear in Auto mode. • This function will be set to “ Auto ” in the EASY Q mode. • When you specify When you specify “Aperture:Manual” or “Shutter:Manual,” the iSCENE mode is cancelled. ...

English _ 65 Shutter ( ) The HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions. Settings Contents On-screen display Auto The HD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture ...

English _ 67 using the menu items EV (Exposure Value) ( ) The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. Setting the exposure manually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as th...

70 _ English Touch Pointing Touch the desired point to focus in the square area on the touch panel. 1. Touch “ Focus ” “ Touch Point. ” 2. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) tab or Return ( ) tab until the menu disappears. 3. Focus on the particular point by touching the desired point. In the following sit...

English _ 77 Example of Time Lapse REC Time Lapse REC records image frames at the predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video. Time Lapse REC is useful for fi lming in the following situations:• Blooming flowers• Insect’s skin-casting• Clouds rolling by in the sky • ...

English _ 79 Guideline ( ) • Guideline displays certain patterns on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording movie or photo images. • The HD camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disable the function. None Enables you ...

English _ 81 SETTING MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language, video output, and display settings of the HD camcorder. Storage Type (HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP only) You can record movie and photo images on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should...

82 _ English using the menu items Format You can use the “ Format ” function to completely delete all files and options on the storage media, including protected files. Settings Contents On-screen display Memory You can format the built-in memory. None Card You can format the memory card. None • If yo...

English _ 83 Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling. Settings Contents On-screen display Home • The clock will be used according to your setting on the “ Date/Time Set ” menu. • Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when ...

84 _ English Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly. page 25 Date Type You can select the desired date type. Settings Contents On-screen display 2009/01/01 Displays the date in the order of year, month (two-digit) and day. 2009/01/01 JAN/01/2009 Displays the da...

86 _ English using the menu items Beep Sound You can turn the beep sound on or off. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disables the function. None On When on, a beep will sound every time a button is pressed. None • The beep sound is off when recording in movie mode.• When beep sound is set to ...

88 _ English using the menu items Remote This function allows you to enable or disable the remote control for use with the HD camcorder. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disable the function. The ( ) indicator appears when you use the remote control. None On You can control the HD camcorder w...

English _ 89 USB Connect Using the USB cable, you can connect your HD camcorder to a PC to copy your movie images and photo images from the storage media, or to a printer to print your photo images. Settings Contents On-screen display Mass Storage Connect to a PC. None PictBridge Connect to a PictBr...

90 _ English TV Connect Guide Shows information on cables and jacks used to connect the camcorder to a TV. Settings Contents On-screen display HDMI Select this when you want to know how to connect an HDMI cable to a TV. None Component Select this when you want to know how to connect a component ( Y/...

English _ 91 REC Lamp You can turn the recording indicator on or off that lights during video or photo recording. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disables the function. None On Recording indicator is on during recording. None Default Set You can restore menu settings to default (initial sett...

92 _ English using the menu items Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your HD camcorder so that you may use them more easily. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disables the function. None On Activates demonstration mode and shows various featur...

English _ 93 You can edit recorded movie images in various ways.Movie image editing cannot be performed when the battery is low. DIVIDING A MOVIE IMAGE • This function works only in Play mode. page 20 • You can divide a movie image as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer...

94 _ English To delete a movie image you no longer need 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Delete. ” 2. Touch “Select Files” • Touch a desired movie image to select it for deletion.• The ( ) indicator is displayed on the selected images. Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image bein...

English _ 95 COMBINING TWO MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. page 20 • You can combine two different movie images. 1. Touch the HD Movie ( HD ) tab or SD Movie ( SD ) tab. • The thumbnail index view appears accordingly. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Edit ” “ Combine. ” • If the mov...

96 _ English PLAYLIST What’s a “Playlist?” The playlist is created by gathering your favourite recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, it will consume little of the storage capacity. When creating or deleting a playlist, the original movie image will not be erased. ...

English _ 97 editing movie images Creating the playlist • This function works only in Play mode. page 20 • You can create a playlist on this HD camcorder by gathering your favourites from the recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the sto...

English _ 99 This chapter describes information about movie or photo file management tools such as protection, deletion, and copy. Image management cannot be performed when the battery is low. PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • This function works only in Play mode. page 20 • You can protect import...

100 _ English DELETING IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode. page 20 • You can erase the images recorded on the storage media.• An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Touch the HD Movie ( HD ) tab, SD Movie ( SD ) tab, or Photo ( ) tab. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Delete. ”...

102 _ English You can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to a DPOF-compatible printer or connecting the HD camcorder to the PictBridge printer. DPOF PRINT SETTING • Print Mark (DPOF) can be set only on photo images stored in the memory card.• This function works only in Play mode....

English _ 103 Setting the number of copies to print • You can set the number of prints in the single display view only.• Select the photo image to print in the single display mode, and touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Print Mark (DPOF) ” decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab (select the number of prints). Up to ...

104 _ English Setting the number of copies to print Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to select the number of prints. • If the image moves to the previous or next, the number of copies is reset. To cancel print setting Touch the Return ( ) tab on the screen. To stop printing after printing ...

English _ 105 Using a computer This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable.Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time. CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check ...

English _ 107 USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Using the Intelli-studio programme built-in your camcorder, you can transfer video/photo files onto your PC and edit them on your computer. Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage video/photo files by using the simple the USB cab...

108 _ English Using a computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window • When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are display in the main window.   Menu items    Selects the Desktop or Favourite on the PC.   Slide show of the photo files from the PC. Playback of the vid...

110 _ English Using a computer Other functions with the Intelli-studio Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by double-clicking the programme icon on the desktop screen or connect the camcorder to your PC. 2. Click “Import Folder” to...

English _ 111 Installing Intelli-studio application on the Windows computer • When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer. Moreover, the application can be updated automatically and run directly in the Win...

112 _ English USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media 1. Set the “ USB Connect ” to “ Mass Storage. ” page 89 2. Set “PC Software” to “Off.” page 88 3....

English _ 113 Using a computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows:• Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable.• The file naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System). Vide...

114 _ English Image format Movie image • Movie images are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is “ .MP4. ” • The image size is 1920X1080 (HD), 1280x720 (HD), or 720x576 (SD). page 60 Photo image • Photo images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extens...

English _ 115 MAINTENANCE Your HD 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.• For safekeeping of the HD camcorder, turn it off.- Re...

116 _ English ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media • Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data. - 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,...

English _ 117 Battery packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: • To avoid hazards - Do not burn.- Do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, carry the battery in a...

118 _ English USING YOUR HD CAMCORDER ABROAD • Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. • Before using your HD camcorder abroad, check the following items. • Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V.You can ...

English _ 119 TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks.They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Battery pack Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The battery pack is a...

English _ 123 troubleshooting + If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The HD camcorder does not turn on. • The battery pack may not be installed on your HD camcorder. Insert a...

124 _ English Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images. • It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display specification. page 51 Unknown image appears on the LCD screen. • The ...

126 _ English Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions are not operable. • Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 28 • If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. page 82 Image cannot be deleted. • Release the...

English _ 127 Playback on your HD camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution Playback (Play/Pause) function does not work. • Image files recorded using another device may not be played on your HD camcorder. • Check out the memory card compatibility. page 30 Photo images stored on a storage media are not ...

128 _ English Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. • You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable. You cannot dub correctly using theComponent/AV (Video, Audio L/R) cable. • The Component/AV (Vide...

English _ 129 Symptom Explanation/Solution The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly. • Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer. The movie or sound copied to your computer is not affected. • If your camcorder is connected to a comput...

130 _ English Menu Symptom Explanation/Solution Menu items are grayed out. • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback mode.• Menu, quick menu, and Flash ( ) button cannot be used in EASY Q mode.• The following functions cannot be used during video recording: “Video Resolution...

English _ 131 specifications Model names: HMX-H100P/HMX-H1000P/HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP HMX-H100P/HMX-H1000P/HMX-H104BP/HMX-H105BP/HMX-H1052BP/HMX-H106SP/HMX-H1062SP System Video signal PAL Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Adv...

The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse.The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362of the same rating must be used.Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover ...

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