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User Manual
High Defi nition Digital Camcorder
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For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.
- Memory Card: A Class 6 SDHC card or above.
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before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Safety Icon Meaning There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. WARNING 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 using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions. CAUTION Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you operate the camcor
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Before using this camcorder Thank you for purchasing this Samsung • This camcorder records video in H.264 Camcorder. Please read this user manual (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in carefully before you use the camcorder and High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or keep it handy for future reference. Should Standard Definition Video (SD-VIDEO). your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer • You can play back and edit the video to Troubleshootin
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before reading this user manual • Copyrights: Please note that this Notes regarding trademarks camcorder is intended for individual use only. • All the trade names and registered Data recorded on the storage media in trademarks mentioned in this manual or this camcorder using other digital/analog other documentation provided with your media or devices is protected by the Samsung product are trademarks or Copyright Act and cannot be used without registered trademarks of their respective ®
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important safety instructions This symbol indicates that dangerous CAUTION voltage consisting a risk of electric RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK shock is present within this unit. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, This symbol indicates that there are DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). important operating and maintenance NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE instructions in the literature REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. accompanying this unit. Warning To Reduce The R
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important safety instructions 15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static 16. VENTILATION: charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides for
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23. OVERLOADING: 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: Do not overload wall outlets and extension When replacement parts are required, be sure cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric the service technician has used replacement shock. parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. 24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, Never push objects of any kind into this electric shock or other hazards. CAMCORDER throu
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important safety instructions USER INSTALLER CAUTION: NOTE: Your authority to operate this FCC certified This equipment has been tested and found to equipment could be voided if you make changes or comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, modifications not expressly approved by this party pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable NOTE: protection against harmful interference in a resi
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safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. Do not disassemble the This precaution must be CAUTION product. followed. Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Unplug from the power supply. WARNING Using the camcorder at tem
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safety information Never use cleaning fluid or similar Do not connect the AC adapter unless the plug can be fully inserted with no Do not connect the AC adaptor unless part of the blades exposed. chemicals to clean the camcorder. the plug can be fully inserted with no Do not dispose of the battery in a Do not spray cleaners directly on part of the blades exposed. fire as it may explode. the camcorder. Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach Keep the camcorder awa
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CAUTION Do not drop or expose the Do not use the camcorder on a Do not press the surface of the camcorder, battery, AC adaptor, LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp or other accessories to severe tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe object. If you push the LCD surface, vibrations or impact. This may display unevenness may occur. cause a malfunction or injury. vibrations or impact. Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam.Thick soot or steam could
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safety information Do not use the camcorder near sources Do not hold the camcorder by the Do not use the camcorder near a TV of strong radio waves or magnetism LCD monitor when lifting it. The or radio: This could cause distortion such as speakers or large motors. Noise LCD screen could detach and the on the TV screen or interference in from these sources could distort the camcorder may fall. the radio broadcasts. video or audio you are recording. Use Samsung-approved accessories
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contents 07 You can record videos in H.264 format! QUICK STARTGUIDE 07 11 What’s included with your camcorder GETTING TOKNOW THE 12 Location of controls CAMCORDER 14 Identifying the screen displays 11 17 Inserting/ejecting the battery GETTINGSTARTED 18 Charging the battery 19 Checking the battery state 17 BASICOPERATION OF THE 22 Turning your camcorder on/off 23 Switching to the power saving mode CAMCORDER 24 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the Display( ) button 25 Using t
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contents 34 Recording videos BASIC RECORDING 36 Capturing photos during video recording 37 Recording photos 38 Recording with ease for beginners (smart auto) 34 39 Zooming 40 Changing the playback mode BASIC PLAYBACK 41 Playing back videos 43 Viewing photos 40 45 Handling menus and quick menus USINGTHE MENU ITEMS 46 Menu items 48 Quick menu items 45 49 SCENE ADVANCED RECORDING 50 Video Resolution 50 Video Quality 51 Photo Resolution 51 Photo Sharpness 49 52 White Balance 53 Aperture 54 Shutt
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66 Play Option ADVANCEDPLAYBACK 67 Highlight 68 Slide Show Option 68 File Info 66 69 Deleting files EDITING FILES 70 Protection from accidental erasure 71 Dividing a video 72 Combining videos 69 73 Setting menu items SYSTEM SETTING 74 Card Info 74 Format 75 File No. 75 Time Zone 73 76 Date/Time Set 76 Date Type 76 Time Type 77 Date/Time Display 77 LCD Brightness 78 Auto LCD Off 79 Beep Sound 79 Shutter Sound 80 Auto Power Off 81 Quick On STBY 82 PC Software 82 USB Connect 83 HDMI TV Out 83 TV
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contents 87 Connecting to a high definition TV with CONNECTINGTO A TV HDMI 89 Connecting to a regular TV 90 Viewing on a TV screen 87 91 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder DUBBING VIDEOS 91 92 Direct printing with a PictBridge printer PRINTING PHOTOS 92 94 What you can do with a windows computer USING WITHA WINDOWS 95 Using the Intelli-studio program COMPUTER 100 Using as a removable storage device 94 102 Warning indicators and messages TROUBLESHOOTING 107 Symptoms and solutions 113
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quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. You can record videos in H.264 format! You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder. STEP 1: Get ready 1. Insert the battery to the camcorder. page 17 • Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up and the battery is placed as shown in the
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quick start guide Recording videos Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 1. Open the LCD screen. compression technology to give you the 2. Press the PHOTO button lightly to clearest video quality. adjust the focus. 1. Open the LCD screen. 3. Fully press the PHOTO button when 2. Press the Recording start/stop the subject is in focus. button. • To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button. 00:00:00 [307Min] 00:00:00 [307Min] 00
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STEP 3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can fi nd recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode. HD SD 2. Touch the thumbnail ( / / ) tab, then touch the desired image. STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] HD SD 9999 OFF OFF 3/3 SUPER SUPER Viewing on a high defi nition TV You can enjoy HD (high defi nition) videos on an HDTV. page 87 You can also play back videos on an SD (standard defi nit
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quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC Contents Manager Saved fi les into your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. • A new fi le saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, and the uploading procedure starts. 2. The new fi les are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” on the Intelli-studio program. • You can arrange the fi les by different
