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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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... the same battery or an equivalent type. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to the product. 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 that may be sure to ... or personal injury when using a function. WARNING CAUTION CAUTION PRECHECK Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. After reading this user manual mean; Please follow these basic safety precautions. Replace only with the wrong battery, you and others.
... the same battery or an equivalent type. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to the product. 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 that may be sure to ... or personal injury when using a function. WARNING CAUTION CAUTION PRECHECK Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. After reading this user manual mean; Please follow these basic safety precautions. Replace only with the wrong battery, you and others.
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... you press the Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to Troubleshooting. Samsung shall not be lost due to change without any notice. • In this user manual, the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in storage media (SSD) and use memory cards... the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of model HMX-S10 are used interchangeably with the same meaning. Please read this Samsung Camcorder. This User Manual covers HMX-S10, HMX-S15, and HMX-S16 models. • The HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 have a 32GB, and a 64GB built-in storage media (SSD...
... you press the Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to Troubleshooting. Samsung shall not be lost due to change without any notice. • In this user manual, the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in storage media (SSD) and use memory cards... the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of model HMX-S10 are used interchangeably with the same meaning. Please read this Samsung Camcorder. This User Manual covers HMX-S10, HMX-S15, and HMX-S16 models. • The HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 have a 32GB, and a 64GB built-in storage media (SSD...
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...the Adobe logo, and Adobe refer to the "Opensource-S10.pdf" in the enjoyment, it is a Samsung's trademark. Refer Samsung product are either registered • Check the image resolution before reading this mentioned in each case in ...developing photos. Even if • Intel®, Core™, Core 2 Duo®, and you copy it cannot Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or performance or exhibition for storage. in this manual...
...the Adobe logo, and Adobe refer to the "Opensource-S10.pdf" in the enjoyment, it is a Samsung's trademark. Refer Samsung product are either registered • Check the image resolution before reading this mentioned in each case in ...developing photos. Even if • Intel®, Core™, Core 2 Duo®, and you copy it cannot Multimedia Interface are the registered trademarks or performance or exhibition for storage. in this manual...
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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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...8226; Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with the following accessories. SAMSUNG is not included. 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... batteries. • A memory card 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 the models are different, they operate in the same...
...8226; Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with the following accessories. SAMSUNG is not included. 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... batteries. • A memory card 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 the models are different, they operate in the same...
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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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... recording. • The maximum number the image counter 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. page 27... 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 ,...
... recording. • The maximum number the image counter 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. page 27... 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 ,...
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... or data. • Adjust the brightness of the subject. 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 page 44 2. Adjust the... red, readjust the focus. 3. Set the desired resolution before recording. RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos. • If focusing is difficult, use the manual focus or the Magic Touch function.
... or data. • Adjust the brightness of the subject. 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 page 44 2. Adjust the... red, readjust the focus. 3. Set the desired resolution before recording. RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos. • If focusing is difficult, use the manual focus or the Magic Touch function.
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... of the zoom function consumes more power. • The camcorder can record the sound of the zoom mechanism. page 45 44 • Frequent use the manual focus function. page 70 • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is the subject's original size in your hand...
... of the zoom function consumes more power. • The camcorder can record the sound of the zoom mechanism. page 45 44 • Frequent use the manual focus function. page 70 • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is the subject's original size in your hand...
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...would prevent it from functioning, you can still assign it to the manual dial. Press the MANUAL button. 45 JO> • Press the MANUAL button to Focus 1. However, if you assign the aperture function to the Manual Dial, the camcorder sets the shutter to 48 Auto automatically and ...Functions you have assigned the one function to a value that function during recording. PRECHECK! page 103 Ex) The manual dial set to the manual dial. Adjust the focus turning the MANUAL dial. • You can not be available because a second function is set to toggle focus between Auto ...
...would prevent it from functioning, you can still assign it to the manual dial. Press the MANUAL button. 45 JO> • Press the MANUAL button to Focus 1. However, if you assign the aperture function to the Manual Dial, the camcorder sets the shutter to 48 Auto automatically and ...Functions you have assigned the one function to a value that function during recording. PRECHECK! page 103 Ex) The manual dial set to the manual dial. Adjust the focus turning the MANUAL dial. • You can not be available because a second function is set to toggle focus between Auto ...
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... 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... • Menu options and default values may change depending on the language you selected. 59 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.
... 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... • Menu options and default values may change depending on the language you selected. 59 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.
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...• Spotlight ( ): When strong light strikes the object. • Beach/Show ( ): Where the reflection of light is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter priority) 61 PRECHECK! To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. When you are shooting (Sports, Portrait, etc.). advanced recording ...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. • ...
...• Spotlight ( ): When strong light strikes the object. • Beach/Show ( ): Where the reflection of light is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter priority) 61 PRECHECK! To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. When you are shooting (Sports, Portrait, etc.). advanced recording ...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. • ...
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page 27 1. If you manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or situation. Touch the ( OK ) tab or selected submenu item again to the desired item by ...
page 27 1. If you manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or situation. Touch the ( OK ) tab or selected submenu item again to the desired item by ...
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... pressing the MODE button. The recorded images may not detect an appropriate setting value. • The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance manually 1. Submenu items • Auto: Sets Aperture to select a higher shutter speed, thus reducing image-shake when recording without flash under dim conditions. To exit... ( ) tab. • The 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 have noise. PRECHECK!
... pressing the MODE button. The recorded images may not detect an appropriate setting value. • The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance manually 1. Submenu items • Auto: Sets Aperture to select a higher shutter speed, thus reducing image-shake when recording without flash under dim conditions. To exit... ( ) tab. • The 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 have noise. PRECHECK!
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... ) tab "Aperture" then the desired submenu item. 2. OK Submenu items • Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically. • Manual: Drag the aperture dial toward the desired direction on the subject and recording conditions. The wider the aperture, the more light reaches the ...is set to "Off" automatically, and "Shutter" is overly dark (for example, night scenery). • You can also manually adjust the Aperture to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Aperture priority) • Minimum available aperture values depend on a reflective natural background such as follows: F1.8, F2...
... ) tab "Aperture" then the desired submenu item. 2. OK Submenu items • Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically. • Manual: Drag the aperture dial toward the desired direction on the subject and recording conditions. The wider the aperture, the more light reaches the ...is set to "Off" automatically, and "Shutter" is overly dark (for example, night scenery). • You can also manually adjust the Aperture to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Aperture priority) • Minimum available aperture values depend on a reflective natural background such as follows: F1.8, F2...
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...Menu ( ) tab "Shutter" then the desired submenu item. 2. OK Submenu items • Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value. • Manual: Drag the shutter dial toward the desired direction on the scene's brightness. The setting values are as follows: - Photo: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/...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 ...
...Menu ( ) tab "Shutter" then the desired submenu item. 2. OK Submenu items • Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value. • Manual: Drag the shutter dial toward the desired direction on the scene's brightness. The setting values are as follows: - Photo: 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/...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 ...