Page 2 - key features of your full HD camcorder
key features of your full HD camcorder 9.15 Mega pixel CMOS (1/2.33) Adopted This camcorder’s 9.15 mega pixel CMOS sensor catches your important moments and records them in fine detail. Unlike traditional CCD imagers, CMOS sensors require less power, providing efficient battery performance. Full HD ...
Page 4 - Caution; SAFETY WARNINGS; before reading this user manual; PRECAUTIONS
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when...
Page 5 - IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE; Before using this camcorder
• This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Definition Video(SD-VIDEO). • Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make a trial recording. Play bac...
Page 6 - Notes regarding trademarks
The following terms are used in this manual: • ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same meaning. • All the trade names and registe...
Page 7 - CAUTION; important safety instructions
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...
Page 10 - FCC Warning
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...
Page 11 - safety information
The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Do not am the camcorder drectly nto the sun. Dong so could cause eye njures, as well as lead to malfunctonng of nternal parts of the product. W 4 4 W Usng the camcord...
Page 15 - contents
PREPARATION 15 BASIC OPERATION 43 2 Key features of your full HD camcorder 4 Before reading this user manual i Important safety instructions 7 Safety information 11 Contents 15 Quick start guide 15 You can record videos or photos on a memory card! 19 What’s included with your camcorder 20 Getting to...
Page 16 - ADVANCED OPERATION
ADVANCED OPERATION 56 48 Capturing photos while playing back videos 49 Zooming 50 Basic Playback 50 Changing the playback mode 51 Playing back videos 53 Viewing photos 54 Viewing a slide show 55 Zooming during playback 56 Advanced Recording 56 Handling menus and quick menus 57 Menu items 60 Quick me...
Page 19 - quick start guide; You can record videos or photos on a memory card!; STEP2: Record with your camcorder
1. Insert a memory card. page 37 • You can use commercially available SDHC(SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. 2. Insert the battery into the battery slot. page 26 STEP1: Get ready quick start guide You can record videos or photos on a memory card! You can record videos in ...
Page 20 - Recording videos with HD; Recording photos
• Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format “1920x1080/60i” which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images. page 62 • The default setting is “ [HD]1920x1080/60i(SF) ”. You can also record with SD(standard definition) video quality. • You can also take photos while recording videos. page 4...
Page 21 - STEP3: Play back videos or photos; Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder; STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos
STEP3: Play back videos or photos 1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode. 2. Touch the thumbnail ( HD / SD / ) tab, then touch the desired image. You can also play back videos on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV. page 121 Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder Your camco...
Page 22 - Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC; Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr; STEP5: Delete videos or photos
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. 2. Click “ Import folder ” to import the video or photo files from your PC to the Intelli-studio program. And you can see the...
Page 23 - Checking your accessories; WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER
Checking your accessories AUDIO Battery pack (IA-BH125C) (AD82-00378A) AC adapter (AD82-00376A) Power cord (AD82-00377A) Component/AV cable (AD82-00374A) USB cable (AD82-00375A) User manual CD (AD82-00381A) Quick start guide (AD82-00383A) Pouch (AD82-00380A) Hand strap (AD82-00379A) Mini HDMI cable ...
Page 24 - getting to know the camcorder; LOCATION OF CONTROLS
C MO S 9.0 ME GA PIX ELS ❸ ❷ ❶ ❺ ❻❼ ❽ ❾ ❿ ❹ 0 Front/Left/Right getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens. 1 Built-in flash 2 Lens 3 Recording indicator 4 Internal microphone 5 Q.MENU button 6 Zoom (W/T) but...
Page 26 - IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS; Video record mode
IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the video record mode. PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Video record ( ) mod...
Page 27 - Video play mode
Memory full! 14 15 1716 13 12 11 9 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 00:00:20 / 00:30:00100-0001 5 15 Card Full ! JAN/01/2009 12:00AM 10 160 MIN The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in t...
Page 28 - Photo record mode
IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the photo record mode. PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Photo record ( ) mod...
Page 29 - Photo play mode
1/3785 1 X 8.0 8 13 11 12 14 5 4 7 6 2 1 2 9 10 JAN/01/2009 12:00AM 100-0001 3 15 160 MIN The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the photo play mode. PRECHECK! • This ...
Page 30 - Inserting the battery pack; Ejecting the battery pack; USING THE BATTERY PACK; getting started
Inserting the battery pack 1. Open the battery/memory card cover by sliding the battery/memory card cover switch to the left ( OPEN ) as shown in the figure. 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it softly clicks.- Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up when the camcord...
Page 31 - Charging the battery pack with the AC power adaptor
Charging the battery pack with the AC power adaptor • The battery pack is not charged during the power saving mode, which may keep the mode indicator on or flashing. Start charging the battery after turning off the camcorder by pressing the power ( ) button. • Even with the power is switched off, ba...
Page 32 - CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE; To check the charging state
DC IN 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 power or charging state. • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Keep the camcorder turned off while not oper...
Page 34 - Using an AC power source
0 About the running time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25˚C (77˚F). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual battery time may differ form the approximate times given in the table. • The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions und...
Page 35 - basic operation of the camcorder; TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
CM OS 9.0 ME GA PIX ELS 1 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.• Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. 2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button for about one second. • Closing the LCD screen will not turn off the camcorder. • Set the date and ...
Page 36 - SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE • The power saving mode does not work in the following situations: - When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB, Component/AV, or HDMI) - While recording, playback, or the slideshow is being operated. - When the LCD screen is opened. • The camcorder consumes l...
Page 37 - SETTING THE OPERATION MODES; Switching the information display mode
CM OS 9.0 ME GA PIX ELS You can switch the on-screen information display mode. Press the Display( /iCHECK) button. • The full and minimum display modes will alternate. USING THE DISPLAY( /iCHECK) BUTTON • Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions.• Display ( /i...
Page 38 - USING THE TOUCH PANEL; Checking the remaining battery and recording capacity
Remaining battery (approx.) Available recording time (approx.) • When the power is off, press and hold the Display ( /iCHECK) button. • When the power is on, press and hold the Display ( /iCHECK) button for about 3 second. • The remaining battery time and the available recording time appear for abou...
Page 39 - first time settings; SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME
first time settings Built-in rechargeable battery • Your camcorder includes a built-in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off. • Once the battery is depleted, the previous date/time values are all reset to defaults, and you need to recharge th...
Page 40 - Submenu items; ไทย; SELECTING THE LANGUAGES
Submenu items “Englsh” “ 한국어 ” “Franças” “Deutsch” “Italano” “Español” “Português” “Nederlands” “Svenska” “Suom” “Norsk” “Dansk” “Polsk” “Čeština” “Slovensky” “Magyar” “ Română ” “ Български ” “Ελληνικά” “Srpsk” “Hrvatsk” “ Українська ” “Русский” “ 中文 ” ...
Page 41 - getting ready to start recording; INSERTING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED); To insert a memory card
TM 1. Open the battery/memory card cover by sliding the switch to the left ( OPEN ) as shown in the figure. 2. Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks.• Make sure that SD/SDHC Card logo is facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure. 3. Close the battery/m...
Page 42 - SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD; Usable memory cards
Compatible memory cards • This camcorder can be used with SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. It is recommended to 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 bi...
Page 43 - Notes on use
9 • If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder. Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card. • A memory card has a certain life span. If you cannot record new data, you have to purchase a new memory card. • Do not bend, dr...
Page 45 - USING THE HAND STRAP; ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
CM OS 9.0 ME GA PIX ELS 1 Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped. USING THE HAND STRAP 1. Open the LCD screen with your finger.• The screen opens up to 90°. 2. Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.• You can rotate it up to 180° t...
Page 46 - BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING; Adjusting the shooting angle
BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking.Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 1. Hold the camcorder with your both hands. 2. Hook up the ha...
Page 47 - basic recording; RECORDING VIDEOS
DC IN Two Recording start/stop buttons to suit your preference! • This camcorder features two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder, the other is on the LCD screen. Select the one that works best for you. 1. Select a subject to record.• Adjust the LCD panel to the be...
Page 49 - CAPTURING PHOTOS IN VIDEO RECORD MODE (DUAL RECORDING)
CAPTURING PHOTOS IN VIDEO RECORD MODE (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording, even in STBY mode. PRECHECK! Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 33 You can record photos while recording videos. 1. Press the Recording start/stop...
Page 50 - RECORDING PHOTOS
1. Select a subject to record.• Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording. • Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject. page 20 2. Adjust the subject at the center of the LCD screen, and half-press the PHOTO button. • Your camcorder adjusts to the ideal apertur...
Page 51 - RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE)
1. Press the EASY Q button. • ( EASY Q ) indicator is displayed. (when activating the EASY Q mode, Anti-shake ( ) indicator also appears.) 2. Press the Recording start/stop button or PHOTO button. page 20 • To record videos, press the Recording start/stop button. To record photos, press the PHOTO ...
Page 52 - CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS
Capturing photos continually while playing back videos You can capture photos continually during video playback. 1. Select the desired options including the maximum number of images that can be recorded by using the “ Cont. Capture ” menu. page 90 2. Touch the desired video clip. 3. Still images a...
Page 53 - ZOOMING
9 To zoom in Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever lever towards T (telephoto). • The distant subject is gradually magnified and can be recorded. To zoom out Press the W (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle). • The subject moves fu...
Page 54 - basic playback; CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE
0 • You can switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen. You will find the most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. • The thumbnail display options are selected depending on the standby mode that was us...
Page 55 - PLAYING BACK VIDEOS
1 1. Touch “ HD ” or “ SD. ” • Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen. • To change the current thumbnail view, select the ( ), ( ), or ( ) tab on the screen. • If you select the thumbnail display by date ( ), you can sort videos by specifi c date. page 50...
Page 56 - Various playback operations
Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop • Playback and Pause alternates when touching the Playback ( ) / Pause ( ) tab during playback. • Touch the Return ( ) tab to stop playback. Search playback During playback, each touch of the Reverse search ( ) / Forward search ( ) tab increases th...
Page 57 - VIEWING PHOTOS
1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. • The thumbnail view appears. • To change the current thumbnail view, select ( ), ( ), or ( ) tab on the screen. • If you select the thumbnail display by date ( ) , you can sort videos by specifi c date. page 50 • To change the current thumbnail page, touch up ( ) or do...
Page 58 - Using the Slide Show Option; VIEWING A SLIDE SHOW
1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. • The thumbnail view appears. • To change the current thumbnail page, touch up ( ) or down ( ) tab. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Slide Show Start” • The ( ) indicator is displayed. The slide show starts from the current selected photo. • All photos are play back continuou...
Page 59 - ZOOMING DURING PLAYBACK
1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. • The thumbnail view appears. • To change the current thumbnail page, touch up ( ) or down ( ) tab. 2. Touch a desired photo to magnify.• The selected photo is displayed on the full screen. 3. Adjust the magnification with the Zoom (W/T) button or Zoom (W/T) lever. • Magn...
Page 60 - advanced recording; HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS; Using the Q.MENU button
• When using the menu or Q.MENU items, some menu items can not be used at the same time, or may be grayed out. • For more information, see the Troubleshooting pages, “140~147.” • For the purpose of easy understanding, all the menu setting examples from this page are explained based on the simplest m...
Page 61 - Recording menu items; MENU ITEMS; Customizing the Q.MENU items
Recording menu items Operation mode Video ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page SCENE Auto 61 Resolution [HD]1080/60i(SF)/ 6M (3328 x 1872) 62 Quality X Fine 63 Slow Motion X Off 64 Sharpness X Normal 65 White Balance Auto 65 ISO X Auto 67 Aperture Auto 68 Shutter Auto 69 EV ...
Page 62 - Playback menu items
Operation mode Video ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page Focus Auto 73 Face Detection Off 74 Magic Touch X Off 75 Metering X Multi 76 Anti-Shake (EIS) Off 77 Digital Effect Off 78 Fader X Off 79 Super Macro Off 80 Wind Cut X Off 81 MIC Level X Medium 81 Digital Zoom Of...
Page 63 - Setting menu items
9 Setting menu items Operation mode Default value Page Storage Info - 99 Format - 100 File No. Series 94 Time Zone Home 95 Date/Time Set - 91 Date Type - 93 Time Type - 93 Date/Time Display Off 92 LCD Control 96 LCD Enhancer Off 96 Auto LCD Off On 97 Beep Sound On 101 Shutter Sound On 101 Booting Mo...
Page 64 - QUICK MENU ITEMS
0 QUICK MENU ITEMS Your camcorder provides quick menus consisting of the functions you may frequently use. Pressing the Q.MENU button will let you start making settings directly. Video ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page Resolution [HD]1080/60i(SF)/ 6M(3328x1872) 62 EV 0 69 Back Light X Off 7...
Page 65 - SCENE
1 Submenu items • Auto: Use this setting for the regular recording conditions. The shutter speed and the aperture values are automatically adjusted for optimum recording. • Night ( ): Allows user to record in a dark place even with decreased lighting. However, an afterimage may appear with a moving ...
Page 67 - Quality
Submenu items • Super Fine ( ): Records photos at the super fine image quality. • Fine ( ): Records photos at the fine image quality. • Normal ( ): Records photos at the normal image quality. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Quality. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exi...
Page 69 - Sharpness; White Balance
Submenu items • Soft ( ): Smooths the edges of photo images. • Normal ( ): The photo images appear with sharp edges and are suitable for printing. • Sharp ( ): Enhances to sharpen the edges of photo images. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Sharpness. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the me...
Page 70 - To set the white balance manually
To set the white balance manually 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ White Balance ” “ Custom WB. ” • The “( ) Set White Balance ” indicator is displayed. 2. Fill the screen with a white object, and touch OK ( OK ) tab. • The white balance setting is stored. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or R...
Page 71 - ISO
Higher ISO sensitivity might produce a grainy (noisy) effect on the photo images. Submenu items • Auto: Automatically sets the ISO to compensate for various lighting conditions (up to 3200). • 50 ( I S O 50 ): This mode is recommended for bright lighting conditions. • 100 ( I S O 100 ): This mode is...
Page 72 - Aperture
Submenu items • Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically. • Manual ( FXX ): Sets the aperture value manually. Understanding Aperture The aperture value can be adjusted to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor.The aperture value needs to be adjusted in the following cases:• When sh...
Page 73 - Shutter; EV
9 Submenu items • Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value. • Manual ( ): Touch decrease ( Touch decrease ( ) or increase ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the setting values as you want. The setting values are as follows: - Video Record mode: 1/60,1/100, 1/250, 1/5...
Page 75 - Dynamic Range; Back Light
1 Submenu items • Off : Disables the function. • On ( ): Expresses more shadow and highlight details for recorded images. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Dynamic Range. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Dynamic Range The Dynamic range functio...
Page 76 - Flash
• The recommended distance to the subject when using the built-in flash is approximately 7 to 10 feet. • The battery power will be consumed faster with repeated use of the flash. • The flash function is not available with the following functions: - When the “ Cont. Shot ” is enabled - Recording vide...
Page 77 - Focus
Submenu items • Auto: In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of your recording. • Manual ( ): Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable. Touch ( ) ...
Page 78 - Face Detection
Submenu items • Off: Disable the function. • On ( ): Detects faces automatically for the optimal recording conditions. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Face Detection. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Face Detection Your camcorder detects a s...
Page 79 - Magic Touch
Submenu items • Off: Disable the function. • On( ): You can simply touch the subject shown on the LCD screen that you would like to focus on. The brightness will also be adjusted for the optimized value. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Magic touch. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the men...
Page 80 - Metering
Submenu items • Multi ( ): Meters the multiple portions of the screen and determines the appropriate aperture. • Center ( ): Measures the entire screen with an emphasis on the center and determines the aperture. • Spot ( ): Measures only the center of the screen and determines aperture. 1. Touch the...
Page 82 - Digital Effect
Off Without any digital effect, a normal, natural image is displayed during recording or playback. Black & White ( ) This mode changes the image to black and white. Sepia ( ) This mode gives the image a reddish brown look. Negative ( ) This mode reverses the colors, creating a negative image. Co...
Page 83 - Fader
9 Submenu items • Off: Disables the function • In ( ): As soon as you start recording, it will fade in. • Out ( ): When the recording is done, it will fade out. • In-Out ( ): When you start or stop recording, the fader will be function accordingly. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Fader. ” 2. Touch a d...
Page 84 - Super Macro
0 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Super Macro. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • When using the Super Tele Macro function, focusing may be difficult and can take some time. • Avoid shadows when recording at a close distance. • As the distan...
Page 85 - Wind Cut; MIC Level
1 Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low-frequency sound with the wind noise. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Wind Cut. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Wind Cut Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recordin...
Page 86 - Digital Zoom
1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Digital Zoom. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. With the digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than the intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution may deteriorate Submenu ite...
Page 88 - Self Timer; Bracket Shot; advanced operation: recording
Submenu items • Off: Disables the function. • On ( ): Record five pictures with different brightness setting values such as +0.3EV, -0.3EV, Back Light Compensation, Dynamic Range and original. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Bracket Shot. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch t...
Page 89 - Time Lapse REC
Time Lapse REC Using the time lapse feature, your camcorder can be programmed to automatically record a number of frames over a period of time or with a certain time interval between each frame. For instance, a camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in time lapse mode could be set up to shoot frames o...
Page 90 - Example of Time Lapse Recording
Example of Time Lapse Recording The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at the predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video. For example, the Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming in the following situations: - Blooming flowers - A bird building...
Page 91 - Quick View function in the video record mode
Submenu items • Off: Quick View icon does not appear on the screen after you finish the recording. • On: Quick View icon appears on the screen as soon as you finish the recording. Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recent video you have recorded. After the Quick Playback is completed, your c...
Page 93 - Play Option; advanced playback; Highlight
9 Submenu items • Play All ( ) : Plays video clips in succession starting from the selected video to the last one, then returns to the thumbnail index view. • Play One ( ) : Plays the selected video only and returns to the thumbnail view. • Repeat All ( ) :Repeats playing all the video clips until t...
Page 94 - File Info
90 advanced playback Submenu items • 1Cut: Captures only one still image. • 2Cut/1Sec ( ): Captures up to 2 still images per second by pressing the PHOTO button. • 5Cut/1Sec ( ): Captures up to 5 still images per second by pressing the PHOTO button. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Cont. Capture. ” 2. ...
Page 95 - system setting
91 system setting 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Date/Time Set ” 2. Touch the date and time information, and change the setting values by using the up ( ) or down ( ) tabs. 3. Touch ( OK ) tab when the date and time setting is completed. • The date/time values are not applied if you fin...
Page 97 - Time Type
9 Submenu items • 2009/01/01 : The date is displayed in the year/month (two-digit)/date. • JAN/01/2009 : The date is displayed in the order of month/date/year. • 01/JAN/2009 : The date is displayed in the order of date/month/year. • 01/01/2009 : The date is displayed in the date/month (two-digit)/ye...
Page 99 - Time Zone
9 Submenu items • 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 returning the clock to your hometown date/time setting. • Visit ( ): When you visit a different time zone, it allows you to use the loca...
Page 100 - LCD Control; LCD Enhancer
9 Submenu items • Brightness : Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen. • Color : Adjusts the saturation of the LCD screen. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ LCD Control. ” 2. Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the value of a desired item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the ...
Page 101 - Auto LCD Off; Booting Mode
9 Submenu items • Off : Disable the function. • On : When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in Video or Photo STBY mode, or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Auto LCD Off. ” ...
Page 102 - Quick On STBY
9 Submenu items • Off : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen turns off the camcorder. • 5 Min : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will soon execute the Quick On STBY mode, and then the camcorder turns off after 5 minutes. • 10 Min : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will s...
Page 103 - Storage Info; PC Software
99 Storage Info This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media (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 “ Storage Inf...
Page 104 - Format
100 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Format. ” • A message appears asking about formatting the memory card. 2. Touch “ Yes. ” • The format is executed with a message. • Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device. Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder. • Form...
Page 105 - Beep Sound
101 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Beep Sound. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab until the menu disappears. The beep sound is off when recording a video. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Shutter Sound. ” 2. Touch a desired sub...
Page 106 - Auto Power Off; Rec Lamp
10 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Auto Power Off. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations: - If the cable (HDMI, Component/AV, etc) is connected while recording or the playba...
Page 107 - USB Connect
10 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ USB Connect. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Before connecting a USB cable, check whether the current USB mode is appropriate for the function to be used. Submenu items • Mass Storage : Conne...
Page 108 - TV Display; TV Type
10 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ TV Type. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • This function works only when the camcorder is connected to a TV.• This function is not available if “ Analog TV Out: Component Auto ” is set. • TV ...
Page 109 - Default Set
105 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Analog TV Out. ” 2. Touch a desired submenu item. • Check the TV type, connection jack, and the resolution of the recorded video before you choose the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Analog TV Out You ca...
Page 110 - Demo; advanced operation: system setting
10 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ Demo ” “ On. ” • If you don't want this function, touch “ Off. ” 2. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • The Demo function starts on the LCD screen. Demo Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with...
Page 111 - editing video clips; DELETING A SECTION OF A VIDEO
107 editing video clips DELETING A SECTION OF A VIDEO You can delete a scene partially. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! • This function works in Video play mode only. • Touch the Play( ) HD( HD ) or SD( SD ) tab on the LCD s...
Page 112 - DIVIDING A VIDEO
108 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Edit” “ Divide. ” 2. Touch a desired video to edit. • The selected video is displayed as paused. 3. Search the point of division by touching playback control tabs. • Playback control tabs: / / / / / 4. Touch the pause ( ) tab at the point of division, then touch th...
Page 113 - COMBINING VIDEOS
109 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Edit” “ Combine. ” 2. Touch video thumbnails to be combined. • The ( ) indicator and the order number are displayed on the selected videos. Touching the video thumbnail toggles the image between being selected ( ) or not selected. • The ( ) indicator does not appea...
Page 114 - What’s a “; editing the playlist; PLAYLIST
110 • You can create a playlist on the same memory card 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 a memory card. You want to save the original recording, ...
Page 115 - CREATING THE PLAYLIST
111 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Playlist.” • The menu window appears for selecting the video resolution. 2. Touch “ HD ” or “ SD. ” • The thumbnail display appears according to the selected resolution. 3. Touch the Menu ( ) tab, then touch “ Add. ” • Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected v...
Page 116 - ARRANGING VIDEOS IN THE PLAYLIST
11 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Playlist. ” 2. Touch “ HD ” or “ SD. ” • Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen. 3. Touch the Menu ( ) tab, then touch “ Arrange. ” • The playlist appears. 4. Touch the video you want to move. • The ( ) indicator and the sel...
Page 117 - DELETING VIDEOS FROM THE PLAYLIST
11 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Playlist. ” 2. Touch “ HD ” or “ SD. ” • Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen. 3. Touch the Menu ( ) tab, then touch “ Delete. ” • The playlist appears. 4. Touch the video you want to delete. • The ( ) icon and the selecti...
Page 118 - file management; PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
11 1. Touch the Play( ) HD( HD ), SD( SD ) or Photo ( ) tab. • Videos or photos appear as thumbnails. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Protect .” 3. Touch a desired submenu item. 4. The corresponding message to the selected option appears. Touch “ Yes. ” • The protection is set to on or off. • The ( ...
Page 119 - DELETING FILES
11 1. Touch the Play( ) HD( HD ), SD( SD ) or Photo ( ) tab. • Videos or photos appear as thumbnails. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “ Delete.” 3. Touch a desired submenu item. 4. The corresponding message to the selected option appears. Touch “ Yes. ” • The selected image is deleted. • Deleted image...
Page 120 - printing photos; DPOF PRINTING SETTING
11 • When you select the “ Set All ” option, the number of copies to be printed is set to 1. • Selecting the “ Set All ” or “ Reset All ” options may take a long time depending on the number of the selected copies. Understanding DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to set which still im...
Page 121 - DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER
11 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab “ USB Connect ” “ PictBridge. ” 2. Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer. 3. Turn your printer power on. • The photo thumbnails appear. 4. Touch the photos to print, then touch the Print ( ) tab. • The selected photo will be printed. ...
Page 122 - To set the date/time imprint
11 To set the date/time imprint 1. In the printer mode, touch the Menu ( ) tab. • The print options appear on the screen. 2. Touch the “ Date/Time. ” 3. Touch a desired submenu item. • The selected date and time display option is set. 4. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • The ...
Page 123 - connecting to a TV; TO CONNECT TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV; Using a MINI HDMI cable
119 connecting to a TV TO CONNECT TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV You can enjoy High Definition (HD) quality videos, recorded in “1920x1080” or “1280x720” resolution using an HDTV. The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and t...
Page 124 - Using a Component/AV cable
10 • When connecting to TV using the component/AV cable, match the colors between the cables and the corresponding jacks. • Videos recorded using the HD camcorder will playback on an HDTV in the original resolution you set in the camcorder. Videos recorded in SD quality cannot playback on an HDTV in...
Page 125 - CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV; Connecting a Component/AV cable for the component output
11 CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can enjoy images recorded with your HD camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. Images recorded with SD (standard definition) image quality (i.e. resolution of “[HD]1080/60i,” “[HD]1080/30p,”or “[HD]720/60p”) are played back with SD (standard def...
Page 126 - Connecting a Component/AV cable for the composite output
1 Recording ratio TV Type setting Wide (16:9) TV 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio• Video Image • Photo capture images • Photo Image 16:9 4:3 Images recorded in 4:3 ratio• Video Image • Photo images • Photo capture images 16:9 4:3 Images in the Slow Motion mode 16:9 4:3 If the Pr , Pb , or Y ja...
Page 127 - EG; VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN
1 • Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may include noise. • If the “ TV Display ” is set “ Off, ” the TV screen does not include the OSD (On Screen Display) menus. page 104 • You will only hear audio from the camcorder on your TV in Video playba...
Page 128 - dubbing videos; DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER
1 1. Turn on your camcorder, and touch the play( ) tab. • Set “ TV Type ” according to the display device page 104 • Touch the Menu( ) Setting ( )tab “ Analog TV Out ” “ Composite. ” page 105 2. Insert the recording media in the recording device. • If your recording device has an input sel...
Page 129 - using with a Windows computer; CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE
using with a Windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE 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. DC IN 1 Check your computer type before using!!! To view ...
Page 130 - Main Functions; WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER; System Requirements
using with a Windows computer 1 Main Functions WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using the USB cable. • By using the built-in Intelli-studio editing software on your camcorder, you can enjoy the fol...
Page 131 - USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM; Step 1. Connecting the USB cable; Starting the Intelli-studio program
1 • Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung) • Don’t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into/from a USB jack. • Insert a USB after checking the direction of its insertion is correct. • We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the b...
Page 132 - Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window
using with a Windows computer 1 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. 1 Menu items 2 Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC. 3 Slide show of the photo files from the PC.Playback of the vide...
Page 134 - Step 5. Sharing the video/photo images online
using with a Windows computer 10 Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1. Click “ SHARE ” on the browser. 2. Move the video or photo (drag and drop) to the sharing window for upload. • The selected file appears on the sharing window...
Page 135 - Importing and viewing the video/photo images from your PC; Other functions with the Intelli-studio; Exporting the videos/photos to your camcorder.
11 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by double-clicking the program icon on the desktop screen or connect the camcorder to your PC. 2. Click “ Import Folder ” to import the video or photo files from your PC. 3. The selected video or photo files are imported from your PC, and you can see the files...
Page 137 - Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media; USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE
1 Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media • If the “Removable Disk” window does not appear, confi rm the connection ( page 133) or perform steps 1 and 2 again. • When the removable disk does not appear automatically, open the removable disk folder of My Computer. • If the connected camcorder...
Page 140 - warning indicators and messages; WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES
136 Battery pack Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The battery pack is almost discharged. • Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC power adaptor. Low Battery Connect AC adaptor and try again - A function is inoperable due to the exhausted battery. • Replace with a charged b...
Page 144 - Symptom; TROUBLESHOOTING
140 Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. • The battery pack may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery pack to the camcorder. • The inserted battery pack may be discharged. Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one. • If you use the AC power...
Page 152 - Cautions when storing; Cleaning the camcorder; maintenance & additional information; MAINTENANCE
148 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. • For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder. - Remove the batt...
Page 153 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Storage media
149 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, replace...
Page 154 - USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD
150 USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD • Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. • Before using your 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 use your camcord...
Page 155 - specifications
151 System Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) ACC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/2.33” 9.15M Pixel CMOS F3.5 - F3.7, 5x optical zoom (8x Intelli) 76.4~382 mm (Only Lens) 47.7~382 mm (With Intelli Zoom) LCD screen Size/do...
Page 156 - warranty
S AMSUNG 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 defectiv...