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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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...These warning signs are here to prevent injury to use a suitable plug adapter. After reading this section, keep it in this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in a safe place for future reference. If you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC...there is a potential risk of excessive heat. before using your camcorder, connect the adapter to the product. Settings required before reading this user manual mean; PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, follow them explicitly. Replace only with protective grounding. ...
...These warning signs are here to prevent injury to use a suitable plug adapter. After reading this section, keep it in this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in a safe place for future reference. If you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC...there is a potential risk of excessive heat. before using your camcorder, connect the adapter to the product. Settings required before reading this user manual mean; PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, follow them explicitly. Replace only with protective grounding. ...
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...motion. (If set, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item. 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) respectively with other accessories are subject to start ... as those you press again to pause the recording. • The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used interchangeably with the same meaning. Samsung shall not be lost due to the loss of "iSCENE" page 61 - iii "Sports" ( ): Recording people or objects in WIFI module but...
...motion. (If set, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item. 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) respectively with other accessories are subject to start ... as those you press again to pause the recording. • The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used interchangeably with the same meaning. Samsung shall not be lost due to the loss of "iSCENE" page 61 - iii "Sports" ( ): Recording people or objects in WIFI module but...
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..., States and/or other countries. in this user manual • Make a backup of important recorded data. camcorder before recording to prevent • Flickr is a Samsung's trademark. before reading this manual or recommend you copy it from your PC to other...to maintain its United States and other countries. Notes regarding trademarks Protect your other countries. camcorder is intended for storage. Refer Samsung product are either registered trademarks or provided CD-ROM. recording failure. • Facebook is a trademark. holders. performance and life...
..., States and/or other countries. in this user manual • Make a backup of important recorded data. camcorder before recording to prevent • Flickr is a Samsung's trademark. before reading this manual or recommend you copy it from your PC to other...to maintain its United States and other countries. Notes regarding trademarks Protect your other countries. camcorder is intended for storage. Refer Samsung product are either registered trademarks or provided CD-ROM. recording failure. • Facebook is a trademark. holders. performance and life...
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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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... can be purchased after consulting with the following accessories. 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 - Checking your accessories Battery (IA-BP210E) (AD43...caused by any of the models are different, they operate in the same way. 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...
... can be purchased after consulting with the following accessories. 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 - Checking your accessories Battery (IA-BP210E) (AD43...caused by any of the models are different, they operate in the same way. 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...
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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 , , ,.... • The total number of photos 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 , , ,.... • The total number of photos 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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...adjusts to the ideal aperture and focus automatically (if "Aperture" and "Focus" are set ), and the photo is difficult, use the manual focus or the Magic Touch function. page 35 • Audio is not recorded when your take photos and store them in focus, the ( ...) indicator appears green. page 44 2. Set the desired resolution before recording. 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 35 ...
...adjusts to the ideal aperture and focus automatically (if "Aperture" and "Focus" are set ), and the photo is difficult, use the manual focus or the Magic Touch function. page 35 • Audio is not recorded when your take photos and store them in focus, the ( ...) indicator appears green. page 44 2. Set the desired resolution before recording. 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 35 ...
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... focus is about 1cm (about 0.4 inches) for wide angle and about 50cm (about 19.7 inches) for close to the lens at a wide angle, use the manual focus function.
... focus is about 1cm (about 0.4 inches) for wide angle and about 50cm (about 19.7 inches) for close to the lens at a wide angle, use the manual focus function.
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...can assign one frequently used function (focus, aperture, shutter speed, or exposure) to the Manual Dial and then use the Manual Dial to set the shutter to the manual dial. Adjust the focus turning the MANUAL dial. • You can still assign it to and set it from functioning, you can... 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 frequently used function (Focus, Aperture, Shutter, Exposure Value). page 103 •...
...can assign one frequently used function (focus, aperture, shutter speed, or exposure) to the Manual Dial and then use the Manual Dial to set the shutter to the manual dial. Adjust the focus turning the MANUAL dial. • You can still assign it to and set it from functioning, you can... 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 frequently used function (Focus, Aperture, Shutter, Exposure Value). page 103 •...
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... Mass Storage On Other setting menu items Items Storage Type * Storage Info Format File No. 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. 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...
... Mass Storage On Other setting menu items Items Storage Type * Storage Info Format File No. 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. 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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...; Spotlight ( ): When strong light strikes the object. • Beach/Show ( ): Where the reflection of light is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter priority) 61 Based on your selection, the camcorder sets the appropriate shutter speed and aperture automatically for optimal recording. Touch the Menu ( )... function, you can move to complete the setting. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. When 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 Based on your selection, the camcorder sets the appropriate shutter speed and aperture automatically for optimal recording. Touch the Menu ( )... function, you can move to complete the setting. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. When 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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If you manually adjust the white balance to the desired item by pressing the MODE button. Understanding White Balance White balance (WB) is the process of removing unrealistic ...
If you manually adjust the white balance to the desired item by pressing the MODE button. Understanding White Balance White balance (WB) is the process of removing unrealistic ...
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... and allows the camcorder to "Auto" 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. page 27 1. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) 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 provide better results. • Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting....
... and allows the camcorder to "Auto" 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. page 27 1. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) 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 provide better results. • Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting....
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... against the light or when the background 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 the subject and recording conditions. Touch the ( OK )... To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. OK Submenu items • Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically. • Manual: Drag the aperture dial toward the desired direction on the LCD screen to complete the setting. advanced recording Aperture The aperture controls the amount ...
... against the light or when the background 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 the subject and recording conditions. Touch the ( OK )... To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. OK Submenu items • Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically. • Manual: Drag the aperture dial toward the desired direction on the LCD screen to complete the setting. advanced recording Aperture The aperture controls the amount ...
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... submenu item. 2. page 27 1. PRECHECK! To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. Touch the ( OK ) tab to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Shutter priority) 67 Shutter The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the LCD screen to adjust the setting values. The setting values are...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 complete the setting. 4IVUUFS "...
... submenu item. 2. page 27 1. PRECHECK! To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. Touch the ( OK ) tab to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Shutter priority) 67 Shutter The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the LCD screen to adjust the setting values. The setting values are...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 complete the setting. 4IVUUFS "...