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High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual HMX-H100N HMX-H104BN HMX-H105BN HMX-H106SN imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register
High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual HMX-H100N HMX-H104BN HMX-H105BN HMX-H106SN imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register
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... recording with an aspect ratio of 16:9. • Recordings made in 720x480p when the quality is set to the user manual of your HD camcorder The HD camcorder is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will fit widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. ENJOYING... IMAGES WITH FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality. • This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with SD (standard definition) image quality. - To enjoy Full HD-quality images, you will need a TV supporting 1920x1080i input. (Refer...
... recording with an aspect ratio of 16:9. • Recordings made in 720x480p when the quality is set to the user manual of your HD camcorder The HD camcorder is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will fit widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. ENJOYING... IMAGES WITH FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality. • This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with SD (standard definition) image quality. - To enjoy Full HD-quality images, you will need a TV supporting 1920x1080i input. (Refer...
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... devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. The application enables playback, editing and sharing of horizontal resolution-SD mode) and still image performance (4.6 mega pixels). Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for the camcorder. The 230K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 180...operation. AV DC IN SSD (SOLID STATE DRIVE) adopted as built-in storage media (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) SSD based on the LCD screen. English _iii SSD helps the camcorder boot, read data and operate the software much faster than normal HDD (Hard Disk Drives...
... devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. The application enables playback, editing and sharing of horizontal resolution-SD mode) and still image performance (4.6 mega pixels). Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for the camcorder. The 230K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 180...operation. AV DC IN SSD (SOLID STATE DRIVE) adopted as built-in storage media (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) SSD based on the LCD screen. English _iii SSD helps the camcorder boot, read data and operate the software much faster than normal HDD (Hard Disk Drives...
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...a potential risk for future reference. Please follow these basic safety precautions: Means hints or referential pages that there is present within this user manual mean; After reading this section, keep it in the literature accompanying this unit. Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock..., Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture." CAUTION CAUTION Means that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. This symbol indicates that death or serious personal injury is a risk. Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to you and others. iv_...
...a potential risk for future reference. Please follow these basic safety precautions: Means hints or referential pages that there is present within this user manual mean; After reading this section, keep it in the literature accompanying this unit. Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock..., Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture." CAUTION CAUTION Means that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. This symbol indicates that death or serious personal injury is a risk. Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to you and others. iv_...
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...terms are used interchangeably with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. page 119 • This User Manual covers models HMX-H100N, HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN. The HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN have built-in this user manual may be exactly the same as... YouTube® is a trademark of Google Inc. • Flickr® is strongly recommended that this Samsung Camcorder. • Copyright: Please note that you use the camcorder and keep it is a trademark of Yahoo. • All the other product names mentioned here in may...
...terms are used interchangeably with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. page 119 • This User Manual covers models HMX-H100N, HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN. The HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN have built-in this user manual may be exactly the same as... YouTube® is a trademark of Google Inc. • Flickr® is strongly recommended that this Samsung Camcorder. • Copyright: Please note that you use the camcorder and keep it is a trademark of Yahoo. • All the other product names mentioned here in may...
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..., contact your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of these items is missing from retailers. For more detailed instructions, refer to know your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with your HD camcorder. • Your HD camcorder includes the user manual CD and quick start guide...
..., contact your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of these items is missing from retailers. For more detailed instructions, refer to know your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with your HD camcorder. • Your HD camcorder includes the user manual CD and quick start guide...
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... � Menu tab � Optical zoom / Digital zoom � Date/Time � Record / Play mode tab � Exposure value* � Manual aperture* / Manual shutter* � Manual focus* / Touch point focus* � White balance, Fader* ( ) � iSCENE mode, Digital effect / EASY Q English _21 Movie and Photo ... an example: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without...
... � Menu tab � Optical zoom / Digital zoom � Date/Time � Record / Play mode tab � Exposure value* � Manual aperture* / Manual shutter* � Manual focus* / Touch point focus* � White balance, Fader* ( ) � iSCENE mode, Digital effect / EASY Q English _21 Movie and Photo ... an example: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without...
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... view only) to the record mode by pressing the PHOTO button. • Photo files recorded by your HD camcorder conform to record on . • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) page 27 (If you cannot proceed with the photo image. • If focusing is...; The number of screen (when auto focus is selected). • When the image is in focus, the () indicator is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 69 • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Open the...
... view only) to the record mode by pressing the PHOTO button. • Photo files recorded by your HD camcorder conform to record on . • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) page 27 (If you cannot proceed with the photo image. • If focusing is...; The number of screen (when auto focus is selected). • When the image is in focus, the () indicator is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 69 • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Open the...
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.... Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zooming before focusing manually. page 69 • During digital zoom, the image quality may suffer. • When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the HD camcorder may be recorded as well. • When using the zoom ... angle). (Or press the W (zoom) button on the display cannot adjust the zoom speed. A fast moving the Zoom (W/T) lever. ZOOMING This HD camcorder allows you to "On." page 73 • If you operate the Zoom (W/T) lever during recording, the sound of the lever may automatically zoom ...
.... Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zooming before focusing manually. page 69 • During digital zoom, the image quality may suffer. • When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the HD camcorder may be recorded as well. • When using the zoom ... angle). (Or press the W (zoom) button on the display cannot adjust the zoom speed. A fast moving the Zoom (W/T) lever. ZOOMING This HD camcorder allows you to "On." page 73 • If you operate the Zoom (W/T) lever during recording, the sound of the lever may automatically zoom ...
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...is an optional accessory.) 48_ English Component/AV cable 1. CONNECTING TO A TV Before connecting to a TV • Depending on a large screen by connecting the HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV. connection You can view the recorded movie and photo images on your TV and cables that are used, the... connection method and resolution may differ. • For more information about the connection, refer to your TV's user manual. • Use the supplied AC power adaptor as the power source. page 18 Connecting to a high definition TV To play back ...
...is an optional accessory.) 48_ English Component/AV cable 1. CONNECTING TO A TV Before connecting to a TV • Depending on a large screen by connecting the HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV. connection You can view the recorded movie and photo images on your TV and cables that are used, the... connection method and resolution may differ. • For more information about the connection, refer to your TV's user manual. • Use the supplied AC power adaptor as the power source. page 18 Connecting to a high definition TV To play back ...
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... the Anynet+ supported TV with an HDMI cable, the TV automatically turns on your HD camcorder is used only for more details. • When the HD camcorder is connected to a Samsung Anynet+ supported TV with the HDMI cable. Manual setting is not necessary. English _49 About HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) •...
... the Anynet+ supported TV with an HDMI cable, the TV automatically turns on your HD camcorder is used only for more details. • When the HD camcorder is connected to a Samsung Anynet+ supported TV with the HDMI cable. Manual setting is not necessary. English _49 About HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) •...
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...Refer to "Switching the information display mode" and press the Display ( ) button to turn the HD camcorder on the TV screen. page 90 • The default setting for Analog TV Output is set ...screen to switch the display status. page 24 • When "TV Display" is Component 1080i. Turn on the TV and set and the corresponding cable is recording will appear on the TV screen... correctly 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 how to set Play ( ). page 20 • You...
...Refer to "Switching the information display mode" and press the Display ( ) button to turn the HD camcorder on the TV screen. page 90 • The default setting for Analog TV Output is set ...screen to switch the display status. page 24 • When "TV Display" is Component 1080i. Turn on the TV and set and the corresponding cable is recording will appear on the TV screen... correctly 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 how to set Play ( ). page 20 • You...
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... 60 frames per second. On-screen display • Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate (VBR). "60p" indicates the camcorder will record in the memory. 60_ English VBR is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter Priority) Video Resolution ( ) • You can check the selected iSCENE mode on the on-screen information display. Records...
... 60 frames per second. On-screen display • Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate (VBR). "60p" indicates the camcorder will record in the memory. 60_ English VBR is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter Priority) Video Resolution ( ) • You can check the selected iSCENE mode on the on-screen information display. Records...
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...The photo images appear with sharp edges and are emphasized so it is used . On-screen display White Balance ( ) This HD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of photo images. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Fluorescent This option is shot. Tungsten... subject is generally used when you make a recording in cloudy weather. Custom WB You can be clearly viewed but a noise can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation On-screen display None 62_ English Photo Sharpness ( ) This function allows the...
...The photo images appear with sharp edges and are emphasized so it is used . On-screen display White Balance ( ) This HD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of photo images. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. Fluorescent This option is shot. Tungsten... subject is generally used when you make a recording in cloudy weather. Custom WB You can be clearly viewed but a noise can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation On-screen display None 62_ English Photo Sharpness ( ) This function allows the...
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...; If the object that fills the screen is not focused, correct the focus using the menu items Setting white balance manually: 1. Frame a white object such as a piece of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). using "Focus: Manual" page 69 3. White thick paper STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 English _63
...; If the object that fills the screen is not focused, correct the focus using the menu items Setting white balance manually: 1. Frame a white object such as a piece of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). using "Focus: Manual" page 69 3. White thick paper STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 English _63
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...aperture stop . This is similar to the way the pupil of light reaching the image sensor. On-screen display None FX.X Setting the aperture manually: • Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and further away than the focused subject will be out of focus when you...aperture while viewing the image on the subject. • Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value) The range in focus if you specify "Aperture: Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled and "Shutter" is out of focus. The available aperture range: F1.8 ~ F16 • The possible setting range...
...aperture stop . This is similar to the way the pupil of light reaching the image sensor. On-screen display None FX.X Setting the aperture manually: • Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and further away than the focused subject will be out of focus when you...aperture while viewing the image on the subject. • Closing the aperture (increase the aperture value) The range in focus if you specify "Aperture: Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled and "Shutter" is out of focus. The available aperture range: F1.8 ~ F16 • The possible setting range...
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... shutter speed allows a fast-moving subject to the scene conditions. using the menu items Shutter ( ) The HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. Settings Contents Auto Manual The HD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and...
... shutter speed allows a fast-moving subject to the scene conditions. using the menu items Shutter ( ) The HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. Settings Contents Auto Manual The HD camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and...
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... 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens. • When you specify "Shutter: Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled and "Aperture" is set to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Shutter Priority) • In case of photo, the maximum shutter speed is limited to 1/500. 66_ English The shutter...
... 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens. • When you specify "Shutter: Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled and "Aperture" is set to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Shutter Priority) • In case of photo, the maximum shutter speed is limited to 1/500. 66_ English The shutter...
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...the default setting appears as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. Manual exposure is recommended in the EASY Q mode. Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the exposure while viewing ... is automatically adjusted according to "0" in situations listed below: • When shooting using the menu items EV (Exposure Value) ( ) The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. English _67 This function will be set between "-2.0" and "+2.0." 0 • The exposure value setting will be applied...
...the default setting appears as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. Manual exposure is recommended in the EASY Q mode. Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the exposure while viewing ... is automatically adjusted according to "0" in situations listed below: • When shooting using the menu items EV (Exposure Value) ( ) The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. English _67 This function will be set between "-2.0" and "+2.0." 0 • The exposure value setting will be applied...
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...using the menu items Focus ( ) The HD camcorder usually focuses on a further subject, touch the further subject ( ) tab. When the HD camcorder is applied right after touching the ( or ) tab. Touch "Focus" "Manual." • The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. 2. Focusing in a ...depending on the creative side of your recording. None Manual Manual focusing may not be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable. Focusing manually during recording This HD camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to adjust ...
...using the menu items Focus ( ) The HD camcorder usually focuses on a further subject, touch the further subject ( ) tab. When the HD camcorder is applied right after touching the ( or ) tab. Touch "Focus" "Manual." • The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. 2. Focusing in a ...depending on the creative side of your recording. None Manual Manual focusing may not be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable. Focusing manually during recording This HD camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to adjust ...