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User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register HMX-S10BN/HMX-S15BN/HMX-S16BN
User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register HMX-S10BN/HMX-S15BN/HMX-S16BN
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before using a function. After reading this user manual mean; Caution If you can cause an explosion. Replace only with the wrong battery, you replace the battery with the same battery or an equivalent ... or damage to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any other source of death or serious injury. ii Settings required before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. Means hints or referential pages that there...
before using a function. After reading this user manual mean; Caution If you can cause an explosion. Replace only with the wrong battery, you replace the battery with the same battery or an equivalent ... or damage to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any other source of death or serious injury. ii Settings required before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. Means hints or referential pages that there...
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... different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of "iSCENE" page 61 - This User Manual covers HMX-S10, HMX-S15, and HMX-S16 models. • The HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 have built-in this user manual may be responsible for compensation for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. "Sports" ( ): Recording people or objects in a description of recorded contents...
... different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of "iSCENE" page 61 - This User Manual covers HMX-S10, HMX-S15, and HMX-S16 models. • The HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 have built-in this user manual may be responsible for compensation for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. "Sports" ( ): Recording people or objects in a description of recorded contents...
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... of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the enjoyment, it cannot Multimedia Interface are either media or devices is a trademark. camcorder is a Samsung's trademark. logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. • For Open Source licenses information, • Adobe, the Adobe...Windows® 7, and DirectX® are trademarks or to the "Opensource-S10.pdf" in developing photos. before reading this manual. performance and life. • Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks or support life safety services. except for personal trademarks of Facebook...
... of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the enjoyment, it cannot Multimedia Interface are either media or devices is a trademark. camcorder is a Samsung's trademark. logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. • For Open Source licenses information, • Adobe, the Adobe...Windows® 7, and DirectX® are trademarks or to the "Opensource-S10.pdf" in developing photos. before reading this manual. performance and life. • Macintosh, Mac OS are trademarks or support life safety services. except for personal trademarks of Facebook...
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contents BASIC PLAYBACK 49 USING THE MENU ITEMS 55 ADVANCED RECORDING 61 ADVANCED PLAYBACK 83 4 47 Using the flash 48 Using the manual dial 49 Changing the playback mode 50 Playing back videos 53 Viewing photos 55 Handling menus and quick menus 57 Menu items 60 Quick menu ...
contents BASIC PLAYBACK 49 USING THE MENU ITEMS 55 ADVANCED RECORDING 61 ADVANCED PLAYBACK 83 4 47 Using the flash 48 Using the manual dial 49 Changing the playback mode 50 Playing back videos 53 Viewing photos 55 Handling menus and quick menus 57 Menu items 60 Quick menu ...
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... TV Out 92 Auto LCD Off 93 Remote 93 PC Software 94 USB Connect 94 TV Connect Guide 95 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 96 Storage Type (HMX-S15/S16 Only) 96 Storage Info 97 Format 97 File No. 98 Time Zone 98 Date/Time Set 99 Date Type 99 Time Type 100... Beep Sound 100 Shutter Sound 101 Auto Power Off 102 Quick On STBY 103 Manual Dial 103 REC Lamp 104 Default Set 104 Language 105 Demo 106 Deleting a section of a video (partial delete) 107 Dividing a video 108 Combining videos FILE...
... TV Out 92 Auto LCD Off 93 Remote 93 PC Software 94 USB Connect 94 TV Connect Guide 95 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 96 Storage Type (HMX-S15/S16 Only) 96 Storage Info 97 Format 97 File No. 98 Time Zone 98 Date/Time Set 99 Date Type 99 Time Type 100... Beep Sound 100 Shutter Sound 101 Auto Power Off 102 Quick On STBY 103 Manual Dial 103 REC Lamp 104 Default Set 104 Language 105 Demo 106 Deleting a section of a video (partial delete) 107 Dividing a video 108 Combining videos FILE...
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contents WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION (HMX-S15/S16 ONLY) 112 USING THE WIRELESS NETWORK (HMX-S15/S16 ONLY) 116 CONNECTING TO A TV 122 DUBBING VIDEOS 126 PRINTING PHOTOS 127 USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 129 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 112 Auto connecting to a network 114 Manual network connection 115 Device information 116 Playing...
contents WIRELESS NETWORK CONNECTION AND CONFIGURATION (HMX-S15/S16 ONLY) 112 USING THE WIRELESS NETWORK (HMX-S15/S16 ONLY) 116 CONNECTING TO A TV 122 DUBBING VIDEOS 126 PRINTING PHOTOS 127 USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 129 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 112 Auto connecting to a network 114 Manual network connection 115 Device information 116 Playing...
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Model name Internal memory Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens Wi Fi module HMX-S10BN HMX-S15BN HMX-S16BN 32GB 64GB Black Black Black Color / Touch panel Optical zoom ratio: x15 - See page 33 for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused ... power adaptor or the batteries. • A memory card is missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. SAMSUNG is not responsible for memory cards compatible with your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide (AD68-05193A) • The exact appearance of each item ...
Model name Internal memory Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens Wi Fi module HMX-S10BN HMX-S15BN HMX-S16BN 32GB 64GB Black Black Black Color / Touch panel Optical zoom ratio: x15 - See page 33 for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused ... power adaptor or the batteries. • A memory card is missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. SAMSUNG is not responsible for memory cards compatible with your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide (AD68-05193A) • The exact appearance of each item ...
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... Front/Left ⴼ ⴾ ⴺ ⵀ ⵂ ⵕ ⵔ ⵓ Ⱝ Remote control sensor Ⱟ Recording indicator ⰱ Built-in flash ⰳ Lens ⰵ Manual button/dial ⰷ ZOOM MICROPHONE SYSTEM ⰹ Flash ( ) button ⰻ Anti-shake (OIS) ( ) button ⰽ Display ( ) button ⰿ SMART AUTO / VIEW button ⱀ Backlight ( ) button...
... Front/Left ⴼ ⴾ ⴺ ⵀ ⵂ ⵕ ⵔ ⵓ Ⱝ Remote control sensor Ⱟ Recording indicator ⰱ Built-in flash ⰳ Lens ⰵ Manual button/dial ⰷ ZOOM MICROPHONE SYSTEM ⰹ Flash ( ) button ⰻ Anti-shake (OIS) ( ) button ⰽ Display ( ) button ⰿ SMART AUTO / VIEW button ⱀ Backlight ( ) button...
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... Digital Effect , Fader*, xvYCC Play tab Right of the LCD screen Indicator / .*/ / /, / 300 , , , , , , Meaning Storage media (memory card or internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)) Battery info. (remaining battery level) Manual focus* / Touch Point* / Face Detection, Video resolution / Slow Motion* Tele Macro, Video quality LCD Enhancer, Wind Cut Voice Reduction, Zoom MIC...
... Digital Effect , Fader*, xvYCC Play tab Right of the LCD screen Indicator / .*/ / /, / 300 , , , , , , Meaning Storage media (memory card or internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)) Battery info. (remaining battery level) Manual focus* / Touch Point* / Face Detection, Video resolution / Slow Motion* Tele Macro, Video quality LCD Enhancer, Wind Cut Voice Reduction, Zoom MIC...
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... Magic Touch point Optical zoom Quick menu tab Left of the LCD screen Indicator / SMART ' Meaning Photo record mode / Smart Auto mode Manual aperture*, Manual shutter* iSCENE +0.3EV Exposure value* White Balance ISO 50 ISO Digital Effect Play tab Right of the LCD screen Indicator 5M , , ,... media. • The number of photo the camcorder can now record) Storage media (memory card or internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)) Battery info. (remaining battery level) Manual focus* / Magic Touch* / Face Detection, Video quality Tele Macro, Metering LCD Enhancer, Flash Cont.
... Magic Touch point Optical zoom Quick menu tab Left of the LCD screen Indicator / SMART ' Meaning Photo record mode / Smart Auto mode Manual aperture*, Manual shutter* iSCENE +0.3EV Exposure value* White Balance ISO 50 ISO Digital Effect Play tab Right of the LCD screen Indicator 5M , , ,... media. • The number of photo the camcorder can now record) Storage media (memory card or internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)) Battery info. (remaining battery level) Manual focus* / Magic Touch* / Face Detection, Video quality Tele Macro, Metering LCD Enhancer, Flash Cont.
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page 89 • For on the photo resolution. page 32 • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page 31 • Select the Photo record ( ) mode by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association.) 41 If it may damage ... button. page 35 PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. page 27 1. RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos. • If focusing is difficult, use the manual focus or the Magic Touch function. Set the desired resolution before recording.
page 89 • For on the photo resolution. page 32 • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page 31 • Select the Photo record ( ) mode by JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association.) 41 If it may damage ... button. page 35 PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. page 27 1. RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos. • If focusing is difficult, use the manual focus or the Magic Touch function. Set the desired resolution before recording.
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... in the normal zoom-in the zoom-out. page 80 • Focusing may become unstable when you to the lens at a wide angle, use the manual focus function. However, you cannot adjust the zoom speed when using the zoom function, you want to zoom beyond the optical zoom range (Video recording...
... in the normal zoom-in the zoom-out. page 80 • Focusing may become unstable when you to the lens at a wide angle, use the manual focus function. However, you cannot adjust the zoom speed when using the zoom function, you want to zoom beyond the optical zoom range (Video recording...
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... available because a second function is set to a value that function during recording. Set the manual dial to toggle focus between Auto and .*/ .BOVBM NOR Manual. 2. page 103 Functions you can assign to the manual dial You can assign the following pages for the details of each function. • Focus ...page 70 • Aperture page 66 • Shutter page 67 • EV page 68 MANUAL button MANUAL dial • You can assign only one function at a time to the manual dial. page 103 • Even if a function would prevent it from functioning, you can still assign it to...
... available because a second function is set to a value that function during recording. Set the manual dial to toggle focus between Auto and .*/ .BOVBM NOR Manual. 2. page 103 Functions you can assign to the manual dial You can assign the following pages for the details of each function. • Focus ...page 70 • Aperture page 66 • Shutter page 67 • EV page 68 MANUAL button MANUAL dial • You can assign only one function at a time to the manual dial. page 103 • Even if a function would prevent it from functioning, you can still assign it to...
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page 148 • Items marked with * are available only with HMX-S15/S16 models. • The date and time format may be changed without prior notice. • Some grey colored menu options cannot be selected. Connectivity ... Type * Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Quick On STBY Manual Dial REC Lamp Default Set Language Demo Default value Internal Memory Series Home JAN/01/2010 12:00AM (Summer Time: Off) JAN/01/2010 12...
page 148 • Items marked with * are available only with HMX-S15/S16 models. • The date and time format may be changed without prior notice. • Some grey colored menu options cannot be selected. Connectivity ... Type * Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Quick On STBY Manual Dial REC Lamp Default Set Language Demo Default value Internal Memory Series Home JAN/01/2010 12:00AM (Summer Time: Off) JAN/01/2010 12...
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... the Menu ( ) tab "iSCENE" then the desired submenu item. • You can select a setting that matches the scene you specify "Aperture:Manual" or "Shutter:Manual," the iSCENE mode is intense such as a snowfield or beach. • Food ( ): To make food more colorful. • Candle... Recording in a dark place or at night. • Sports ( ): Recording people or objects in the soft glow of light is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter priority) 61 advanced recording iSCENE Using the iScene function, you can move to complete the setting. 3. Touch the ( OK ) tab or ...
... the Menu ( ) tab "iSCENE" then the desired submenu item. • You can select a setting that matches the scene you specify "Aperture:Manual" or "Shutter:Manual," the iSCENE mode is intense such as a snowfield or beach. • Food ( ): To make food more colorful. • Candle... Recording in a dark place or at night. • Sports ( ): Recording people or objects in the soft glow of light is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter priority) 61 advanced recording iSCENE Using the iScene function, you can move to complete the setting. 3. Touch the ( OK ) tab or ...
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... are rendered white in your image to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to the desired item by pressing the MODE button. If you manually adjust the white balance to the relative warmth or coolness of the light source. PRECHECK! page 27 1. OK 3. Submenu items • Auto: Adjusts the white...
... are rendered white in your image to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to the desired item by pressing the MODE button. If you manually adjust the white balance to the relative warmth or coolness of the light source. PRECHECK! page 27 1. OK 3. Submenu items • Auto: Adjusts the white...
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...stored white balance setting will be applied the next time you record. 8IJUF#BMBODF $VTUPN8# OK • When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white, otherwise, your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value. • The adjusted setting remains until you... set the white balance manually 1. Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. The recorded images may provide better results. • Cancel...
...stored white balance setting will be applied the next time you record. 8IJUF#BMBODF $VTUPN8# OK • When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white, otherwise, your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value. • The adjusted setting remains until you... set the white balance manually 1. Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. The recorded images may provide better results. • Cancel...
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... recording Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. Touch the ( OK ) tab to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Aperture priority) • Minimum available aperture values depend on zoom magnifications. (wide: 1.8, telephoto: 3.3) 66 The camcorder adjusts ... background is set to "Off" automatically, and "Shutter" is overly dark (for example, night scenery). • You can also manually adjust the Aperture to adjust the setting values. Adjusting the aperture value controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. Select the record...
... recording Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. Touch the ( OK ) tab to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Aperture priority) • Minimum available aperture values depend on zoom magnifications. (wide: 1.8, telephoto: 3.3) 66 The camcorder adjusts ... background is set to "Off" automatically, and "Shutter" is overly dark (for example, night scenery). • You can also manually adjust the Aperture to adjust the setting values. Adjusting the aperture value controls the amount of light reaching the image sensor. Select the record...
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... with a shutter speed of 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, "Super C.Nite" is set to "Off" automatically, and "Aperture" is set to record slow or stationary objects or.... To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. User high shutter speeds to record fast moving objects and low shutter speeds to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Shutter priority) 67 PRECHECK! Touch the Menu ( ) tab "Shutter" then the desired submenu item. 2. Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE...
... with a shutter speed of 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, "Super C.Nite" is set to "Off" automatically, and "Aperture" is set to record slow or stationary objects or.... To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. User high shutter speeds to record fast moving objects and low shutter speeds to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Shutter priority) 67 PRECHECK! Touch the Menu ( ) tab "Shutter" then the desired submenu item. 2. Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE...