Samsung VP-HMX10A - Manual

English _ v BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This HD camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and at High (HD-VIDEO) and Standard Resolution (SD-VIDEO). • Please note that this HD camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make a ...

vi _ English important information on use ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • This user manual covers models VP-HMX10, VP-HMX10A, VP-HMX10C, VP-HMX10N, VP-HMX10CN, and VP-HMX10ED. The VP-HMX10A, VP-HMX10C/HMX10CN, and VP-HMX10ED have a 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB built-in flash memory respectively but also use memory c...

English _ vii IMPORTANT NOTE • Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: - The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. - If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear...

viii _ English • Do not point directly at the sun: - If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the HD camcorder could malfunction or a fire could occur. - Do not leave the HD camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause a malfunction. • Do not use the HD camcorder near TV or...

English _ 01 contents INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HD CAMCORDER 06 PREPARATION 10 BEFORE RECORDING 26 05 06 What is included with your HD camcorder 07 Front & left view 08 Right & top view 09 Rear & bottom view 10 Using the remote control 11 Installing the button-t...

English _ 05 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your HD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. introduction to basic features Preparation • Charging the battery pack  page 13 • Setting the date/time and OSD language  pages 24-25 • Setting the storage media...

06 _ English WHAT IS 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 ...

10 _ English   REC button   DISPLAY ( ) button   Skip ( / ) button   Stop ( ) button   MENU button   Control ( / / / / ) buttons   PHOTO button   Zoom (W/T) button   SELF TIMER button   Search ( / ) button   Slow playback ( ) button   Play/Pause ( ) button   Q.MENU button The buttons on the remote c...

English _ 11 INSTALLING THE BUTTON-TYPE BATTERY Installing the button-type battery in the remote control 1. Turn the battery holder counterclockwise (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...

12 _ English preparation HOLDING THE HD CAMCORDER Attaching the grip belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of the HD camcorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button, PHOTO button, and the Zoom lever. Adjust the le...

14 _ English preparation Charging indicator The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state. • If the battery pack has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green. • If you are charging the battery, the colour of the charge indicator is orange. • If an error occurs while the b...

English _ 15 Continuous recording (without zoom) The times shown in the table reflect the available recording time when the HD camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other functions. In actual recording, the battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference since the Reco...

16 _ English Maintaining the battery pack • The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions. • We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. Th...

English _ 17 BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the POWER switch and MODE button. Turning the HD camcorder on and off You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward. • Set the date and time when using your HD ...

English _ 19 Movie play mode   Movie play mode   Operating status (Play/Pause)   File name (file number)   Time code (elapsed time / recorded time)   Warning indicators and messages / Volume control   Storage media (built-in memory (VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) or memory card)   Battery in...

20 _ English Photo record mode   Photo record mode   Self timer*   Warning indicators and messages   Image counter(total number of recordable photo images) (  )   Storage media (built-in memory (VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) or memory card)   Battery info. (remaining battery level/time)   ...

English _ 21 Photo play mode   Photo play mode   Slide show / Playback zoom   File name (file number)   Image counter (current image / total number of recorded images)   Storage media (built-in memory (VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) or memory card)   Battery info. (remaining battery level/ti...

22 _ English USING THE DISPLAY ( )/ i CHECK BUTTON Switching the information display mode You can switch between the on-screen information display modes: Press the Display ( ) / i CHECK button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. • Full display mode: All information will appear. • Min...

English _ 23 USING THE LCD SCREEN Adjusting the LCD screen 1. Open up the LCD screen 90° with your finger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. WARNING Do not lift the HD camcorder by holding the LCD screen. • Over-rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the L...

24 _ English INITIAL SETTING: OSD LANGUAGE & DATE AND TIME To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language. To store the date and time during recording, set the date/time. Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and t...

English _ 25 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this HD camcorder for the first time. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. 2. Touch the Settings ( ) tab. 3. Touch the up ( )/down ( ) tab until “ Date/Time Set ” is displayed. 4. Touch “ Date/Time Set. ” 5. Touch the up ( )/down ( ) tab ...

26 _ English SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/HMX10ED only) You can record movie and photo images on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. Using the built-in memory • This HD camcorder has an e...

English _ 27 INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1. Slide and open the memory card cover. 2. Insert the memory card into the slot until it softly clicks. • Make sure that the terminal part is facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the diagram. 3. Slide and close the m...

28 _ English RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES Recordable time for movie images Movie quality Storage media (Capacity) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB [HD] Super Fine Approx. 11min Approx. 22min Approx. 44min Approx. 88min Approx. 176min [HD] Fine Approx. 14min Approx. 29min Approx. 59min Approx. 118min App...

English _ 29 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD • You can use a SDHC memory card and MMCplus cards. - You can also use a SD memory card, but it is recommended that you use a SDHC memory card and MMCplus with your HD camcorder. ( SD card supports upto 2GB .) • MultiMediaCards (MMC) are not supported. •...

English _ 31 recording Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES • You can record movie images in Movie mode only.  page 17 • This HD camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the ca...

English _ 33 TAKING PHOTO IMAGES • You can take photo images in Photo mode only.  page 17 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Photo ( ).  page 17 • Set the appropriate storage media. (VP-HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10CN/ HMX10ED only)  page 26 (If you wa...

34 _ English RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) • The EASY Q function is only available with the Movie and Photo modes.  page 17 • 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...

English _ 35 CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGE PLAYBACK • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 17 • 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. (VP-...

English _ 37 SELF RECORD USING THE REMOTE CONTROL • The SELF TIMER function works only in Movie and Photo modes.  page 17 • When you use the SELF TIMER function on the remote control, recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. 1. Press the SELF TIMER button. • The ( 10 ) indicator is displayed. ...

38 _ English playback You can view recorded movie and photo images in the thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE • You can set the movie recording, the photo recording and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. • You can switch the play mode to the record...

English _ 39 PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 17 • 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 40 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power...

40 _ English 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 perform the same operation by using the remote control. ( / ) • You can change pla...

English _ 41 VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 17 • You can play back and view photo images recorded on the storage media. 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play ( ). • Set the appropriate storage media. (...

42 _ English Zooming during playback You can magnify the playback image from about 1.1 to 8 times 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 (Telephot...

English _ 43 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 • According to TV and cables that are used, the connection method and resolution can differ. • For more info...

English _ 45 Viewing on TV screen 1. Slide the POWER switch downwards to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play ( ).  page 17 2. Turn on the TV and set the input source on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see...

46 _ English • Adjust the sound volume on the TV. • The remote control is useful when operating the HD camcorder while viewing an image on a TV screen. • Information that the HD camcorder is recording will appear on the TV screen: You can switch between the on-screen information display modes. Refer...

English _ 47 using the menu items You can operate the HD camcorder more usefully by setting menus related to recording, playback and setting. HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS • You can change the menu settings to customise your HD camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below ...

English _ 49 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 Scene Mode (AE)   Auto 52 Resolution X  1440x1080 63 Cont. Shot X  Off 63 W...

50 _ English Setting menu items ( ) Operating mode Default value Page Date/Time Set - 66 Date/Time Off 66 File No. Series 66 LCD Control Bright 18 / Contrast 18 67 Storage Info - 67 Format - 68 Beep Sound On 68 Shutter Sound On 68 Auto Power Off 5 min 69 LED Light Off 69 Rec Lamp On 69 Remote On 70 ...

52 _ English RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can set up the menu items for movie and photo images recording. Scene Mode (AE) This HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of five modes depending on con...

56 _ English using the menu items Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create.There are 4 different digital effect options. Settings Co...

English _ 59 • If you manually change the shutter speed value when “ Scene Mode (AE) ” function is selected, manual changes are applied first. • The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is set. • This function will be set to “ Auto ” in the EASY Q mode. • When recording with a shutter...

60 _ English using the menu items Quality • You can select the quality of a movie to be recorded. • Regarding detailed image capacity, see page 28. Settings Contents On-screen display [HD] Super Fine Records in the HD format the highest quality mode. (Approx. 12Mbps) [HD] Fine Records in the HD form...

62 _ English using the menu items Fade in Press the Recording start/stop button when “Fader” is set to “On.” Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in. (fade in). Fade out When you want to stop recording with fade out, set “Fader” to “On” again during recording. P...

English _ 63 Resolution You can select the resolution of photo images to record. Settings Contents On-screen display 2048x1536 Select to record at high resolution. 1440x1080 Select to record at medium resolution. 640x480 Select to record at low resolution. • See page 28 for information on the camcor...

64 _ English using the menu items Guideline • Guideline displays a certain pattern 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. • Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guideline...

66 _ English using the menu items SETTING MENU ITEMS You can set up the date/time, OSD language, video output, and display settings of the HD camcorder. Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly.  page 25 Date/Time You can set the date and time to display on the ...

68 _ 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 ...

English _ 69 Auto Power Off You can set the HD camcorder to automatically turn off when there is no operation for 5 minutes. Settings Contents On-screen display Off The HD camcorder does not turn off automatically. None 5 min For power saving purposes, the HD camcorder will automatically turn off if...

70 _ 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...

72 _ English You can edit recorded movie images in various ways. To use Partial Delete, Divide, or Combine 10MB of extra space is needed on the storage media. Movie image editing cannot be performed when the battery is low. DELETING A SECTION OF A MOVIE IMAGE • This function works only in the Play m...

English _ 73 DIVIDING A MOVIE IMAGE • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 17 • You can divide a movie image as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need. The movie images will be divided in groups of two. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Edit ”  “ Divide. ” •...

74 _ English editing movie images COMBINING TWO MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 17 • You can combine two different movie images. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Edit ”  “ Combine. ” • If the movie image thumbnail you want to edit is not on the screen, touch up ( ) or ...

English _ 75 PLAYLIST What’s the “Playlist?” The playlist is created by gathering your favorite 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....

76 _ English editing movie images Creating the playlist • This function works only in Play mode using the Q.MENU button.  page 47 • You can create a playlist on this HD camcorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will ...

English _ 77 Arranging the order of movie images within a playlist You can arrange movie images within a playlist by moving them to desired positions. 1. Touch the “ Playlist ”  “ HD ” or “ SD ” (arranging playlist according to movie quality)  Menu ( ) tab  “ Arrange. ” 2. Touch the movie image t...

78 _ English This chapter describes information about movie or photo file management tools such as protection, deletion, copy, and move. Image management cannot be performed when the battery is low. PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 17 • You can p...

English _ 79 DELETING IMAGES • This function works only in the Play mode.  page 17 • You can erase the images recorded on the storage media. • An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Touch the Movie ( ) tab or Photo ( ) tab. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Delete. ” 3. Touch the desire...

82 _ English printing photo images 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 wo...

English _ 83 DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, photo images can be printed easily by connecting the camcorder with the USB cable directly to the printer. DPOF setting can also be used.  page 82 NOTICE: After selecting “ PictBridge ” in the menu...

84 _ English PictBridge menu Setting the date/time imprint option Touch Menu ( ) tab  “ Date/Time ”  “ Off, ” “ Date, ” “ Time, ” or “ Date & Time ”  Return ( ) tab. To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF setting.  page 82 • If the printe...

English _ 85 connecting to a PC This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable for various functions. ✪ When connecting a USB cable to a PC, refer to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CyberLink DVD Suite The follow...

86 _ English connecting to a PC INSTALLING THE CyberLink DVD Suite DVD Suite is software for easily editing MPEG, AVI, and other video files, still images, and other contents for creating a movie. Before you begin: Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application ico...

88 _ English connecting to a PC CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files to your PC, connect your HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. 1. Set the “ USB Connect ” to “ Mass Storage. ”  page 70 2. Connect the HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. • Don’t apply excessive...

English _ 89 VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn the HD camcorder on. • Set the “ USB Connect ” to “ Mass Storage. ”  page 70 (It is set to “ Mass Storage ” by default when you purchase the HD camcorder.) • Set the appropriate storage media. (VP-HMX10A/H...

90 _ English connecting to a PC 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...

English _ 91 Image format Movie image • Movie images are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is “ .MP4. ” • The image size is 1280x720 (HD) or 720x576 (SD).  page 60 Photo image • Photo images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is “ .JPG....

92 _ English 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 off the H...

English _ 93 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 _ 95 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 ...

96 _ English 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...

100 _ English ✪ 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 the battery pack ...

English _ 109 specifications Model name: VP-HMX10/HMX10A/HMX10C/HMX10N/HMX10CN/HMX10ED System Video signal PAL Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/4.5” CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) (Max/Effective : 1.61M/...

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