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... same meaning. Play back your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. iii Although some features of HMX-S10 models are different, they operate in motion. (If set, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of model HMX-S10 are subject to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Thank you...
... same meaning. Play back your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. iii Although some features of HMX-S10 models are different, they operate in motion. (If set, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of model HMX-S10 are subject to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Thank you...
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...;, Windows Vista®, this camcorder using other countries. Refer Samsung product are trademarks of iv the Digital Living Network Alliance. • AllShare ™ is a trademark of AMD in the enjoyment, it is protected by copying the files to the software installation and USB registered trademarks of important recorded data. except for storage. before reading this user manual • Make a backup of their respective connection guide...
...;, Windows Vista®, this camcorder using other countries. Refer Samsung product are trademarks of iv the Digital Living Network Alliance. • AllShare ™ is a trademark of AMD in the enjoyment, it is protected by copying the files to the software installation and USB registered trademarks of important recorded data. except for storage. before reading this user manual • Make a backup of their respective connection guide...
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... CAMCORDER may be placed on or near a radiator or heat register. If you are provided for long periods of the polarized plug. 19. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is left unattended and unused for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of antenna-discharge unit, connection to the operating instructions. 18. important...
... CAMCORDER may be placed on or near a radiator or heat register. If you are provided for long periods of the polarized plug. 19. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is left unattended and unused for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of antenna-discharge unit, connection to the operating instructions. 18. important...
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... of controls 14 Using the remote control 16 Identifying the screen displays 20 Attaching/detaching the battery 21 Charging the battery 22 Checking the battery state 25 Turning your camcorder on/off 26 Switching to the power saving mode 27 Setting the operation modes 27 Using the display( ) button 28 Using the touch panel 29 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 30 Selecting the languages 31 Selecting the storage media (HMX-S15/S16 only) 32 Inserting / ejecting a memory card...
... of controls 14 Using the remote control 16 Identifying the screen displays 20 Attaching/detaching the battery 21 Charging the battery 22 Checking the battery state 25 Turning your camcorder on/off 26 Switching to the power saving mode 27 Setting the operation modes 27 Using the display( ) button 28 Using the touch panel 29 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 30 Selecting the languages 31 Selecting the storage media (HMX-S15/S16 only) 32 Inserting / ejecting a memory card...
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...; Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your accessories Battery (IA-BP210E) (AD43-00196A) Remote control & button type battery (AD59-00169A) AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) (AD44-00151A) Audio/Video cable (AD39-00155A) Mini HDMI cable (AD39-00159A) USB cable (AD39-00169A) Ferrite Core (3301-001502) User manual CD (AD46-00340A) Quick start guide. 11 Yes Color / Touch panel (Intelli zoom ratio: x18) Digital zoom ratio: x10 Yes Color / Touch panel (Video recording mode only...
...; Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your accessories Battery (IA-BP210E) (AD43-00196A) Remote control & button type battery (AD59-00169A) AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) (AD44-00151A) Audio/Video cable (AD39-00155A) Mini HDMI cable (AD39-00159A) USB cable (AD39-00169A) Ferrite Core (3301-001502) User manual CD (AD46-00340A) Quick start guide. 11 Yes Color / Touch panel (Intelli zoom ratio: x18) Digital zoom ratio: x10 Yes Color / Touch panel (Video recording mode only...
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... &7 Exposure value* White Balance 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, MIC Level Back light, Anti-shake (OIS) Time Zone (visit), Date/Time Wireless Networking tab (HMX-S15/S16 only), Menu tab • Settings of functions marked with * are...
... &7 Exposure value* White Balance 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, MIC Level Back light, Anti-shake (OIS) Time Zone (visit), Date/Time Wireless Networking tab (HMX-S15/S16 only), Menu tab • Settings of functions marked with * are...
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... storage media. • The number of photo the camcorder can display is shown in the storage media rarely changes after 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 Photo record mode ' &7 ISO 50 .*/ 5M NOR Center of the LCD screen Indicator / /2 Meaning Operating status (focus / recording)/ Self...
... storage media. • The number of photo the camcorder can display is shown in the storage media rarely changes after 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 Photo record mode ' &7 ISO 50 .*/ 5M NOR Center of the LCD screen Indicator / /2 Meaning Operating status (focus / recording)/ Self...
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... the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo play mode / 9 / .*/ Slide show / Playback zoom (X1.1~X8.0) Photo image counter (current image / total number of recorded images) File name (file number) Storage media (memory card or internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)) Battery info. (remaining battery level) Erase protection 5M Photo resolution LCD Enhancer Bottom of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Volume tab (when activating slide show) Return tab Previous image/Next image tab Slide show start tab Date/Time Menu tab The On-Screen Display icons and controls, such...
... the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo play mode / 9 / .*/ Slide show / Playback zoom (X1.1~X8.0) Photo image counter (current image / total number of recorded images) File name (file number) Storage media (memory card or internal memory (HMX-S15/S16 only)) Battery info. (remaining battery level) Erase protection 5M Photo resolution LCD Enhancer Bottom of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Volume tab (when activating slide show) Return tab Previous image/Next image tab Slide show start tab Date/Time Menu tab The On-Screen Display icons and controls, such...
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... the camcorder. Using the USB cable: approx. 390 min. The battery pack may affect the use . Keep the camcorder turned off while not operating it. • Store the battery separately when finished charging or when not using the Time Lapse REC function. Available running time for a long time. Prepare additional charged battery pack(s) to cover the time you are planning to record on your usage and conditions. • The recording and playback times...
... the camcorder. Using the USB cable: approx. 390 min. The battery pack may affect the use . Keep the camcorder turned off while not operating it. • Store the battery separately when finished charging or when not using the Time Lapse REC function. Available running time for a long time. Prepare additional charged battery pack(s) to cover the time you are planning to record on your usage and conditions. • The recording and playback times...
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... normal recording or playback operation because of the lens. Also, when using a zoom microphone, be adjusted in the H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) format. • Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. • For the on the LCD screen do not affect the image being recorded. page 89 • The menu setting tabs shown on -screen information display, see page 16 • For approximate recording time, see "Video/photo record menu items...
... normal recording or playback operation because of the lens. Also, when using a zoom microphone, be adjusted in the H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) format. • Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. • For the on the LCD screen do not affect the image being recorded. page 89 • The menu setting tabs shown on -screen information display, see page 16 • For approximate recording time, see "Video/photo record menu items...
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... a memory card. NOR • When the ( ) indicator appears and your hear a shutter sound, the photo image is convenient to record a video and photo at the same time without a shutter sound. • Video keeps recording, even while photos are taken. 3. page 32 • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page 31 • Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 27 To capture photos during video recording with the touch of captured photo 1080...
... a memory card. NOR • When the ( ) indicator appears and your hear a shutter sound, the photo image is convenient to record a video and photo at the same time without a shutter sound. • Video keeps recording, even while photos are taken. 3. page 32 • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page 31 • Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 27 To capture photos during video recording with the touch of captured photo 1080...
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... the LCD screen, and halfpress the PHOTO button. • Your camcorder 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 PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. Select a subject to record. • Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for Camera File system) standard, established by pressing the MODE button. page...
... the LCD screen, and halfpress the PHOTO button. • Your camcorder 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 PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. Select a subject to record. • Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for Camera File system) standard, established by pressing the MODE button. page...
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... record the sound of the zoom mechanism. W : Wide angle To zoom out Press the W (zoom) button on the LCD panel. • Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity. • Use the digital zoom when you cannot adjust the zoom speed when using the zoom function while holding the camcorder in . Moving it faster increases the zoom speed. basic recording ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close to the lens at a wide angle, use the manual focus function...
... record the sound of the zoom mechanism. W : Wide angle To zoom out Press the W (zoom) button on the LCD panel. • Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity. • Use the digital zoom when you cannot adjust the zoom speed when using the zoom function while holding the camcorder in . Moving it faster increases the zoom speed. basic recording ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close to the lens at a wide angle, use the manual focus function...
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... the menu. Adjust the focus turning the MANUAL dial. • You can assign only one function to Manual in the same way, after you have assigned the one function at a time to 48 Auto automatically and you set that would normally not be used function (Focus, Aperture, Shutter, Exposure Value). However, if you assign the aperture function to the Manual Dial, the camcorder sets the shutter to the manual dial. Set the manual...
... the menu. Adjust the focus turning the MANUAL dial. • You can assign only one function to Manual in the same way, after you have assigned the one function at a time to 48 Auto automatically and you set that would normally not be used function (Focus, Aperture, Shutter, Exposure Value). However, if you assign the aperture function to the Manual Dial, the camcorder sets the shutter to the manual dial. Set the manual...
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The Touch Point function is available only in the video record mode. Select the record ( / ) mode by .*/ pressing a particular point on the LCD screen for about 2 seconds. 'PDVT 5PVDI1PJOU "VUP .BOVBM AUTO OK AF • The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus manually after the zoom ratio has been changed. • When the Touch...
The Touch Point function is available only in the video record mode. Select the record ( / ) mode by .*/ pressing a particular point on the LCD screen for about 2 seconds. 'PDVT 5PVDI1PJOU "VUP .BOVBM AUTO OK AF • The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not be able to keep accurate focus manually after the zoom ratio has been changed. • When the Touch...
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... time to decrease power consumption. 1. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. Touch the Menu ( ) tab Display setting ( ) 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB cable, AC power adaptor, etc.) - system setting HDMI TV Out You can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal. 92 • Auto LCD Off is output in the 1920x1080i format. While the Demo function is in operation...
... time to decrease power consumption. 1. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. Touch the Menu ( ) tab Display setting ( ) 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB cable, AC power adaptor, etc.) - system setting HDMI TV Out You can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal. 92 • Auto LCD Off is output in the 1920x1080i format. While the Demo function is in operation...
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... the battery becomes exhausted during formatting. File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the numbering option you want to delete all files, or insert a new memory card. 4UPSBHF*OGP 'PSNBU 'JMF/P 5JNF;POF %BUF5JNF4FU 4FSJFT 3FTFU When you want to use the provided AC power adapter, as turning off the power) during formatting. • If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it...
... the battery becomes exhausted during formatting. File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the numbering option you want to delete all files, or insert a new memory card. 4UPSBHF*OGP 'PSNBU 'JMF/P 5JNF;POF %BUF5JNF4FU 4FSJFT 3FTFU When you want to use the provided AC power adapter, as turning off the power) during formatting. • If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it...
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... MODE button. page 27 1. Connect the TV and AP with cables. • You can play only those videos and photos that were recorded by the camcorder on the TV screen. • The effective network connection range between home networked devices such as a TV or PC and your TV's users manual to activate and use the TV's DMP function. Important: If you play videos on a Samsung HDTV supporting AllShare™ and video...
... MODE button. page 27 1. Connect the TV and AP with cables. • You can play only those videos and photos that were recorded by the camcorder on the TV screen. • The effective network connection range between home networked devices such as a TV or PC and your TV's users manual to activate and use the TV's DMP function. Important: If you play videos on a Samsung HDTV supporting AllShare™ and video...
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... image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen indicators (such as the counter, etc.) on this camcorder can only be dubbed to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. Camcorder VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder Signal flow Audio/Video cable 1. When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer. (composite connection) Use the supplied Audio/Video cable. • Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder. page 91 • To record the date/time, display...
... image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen indicators (such as the counter, etc.) on this camcorder can only be dubbed to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. Camcorder VCR or DVD/ HDD recorder Signal flow Audio/Video cable 1. When dubbing is performed via analog data transfer. (composite connection) Use the supplied Audio/Video cable. • Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder. page 91 • To record the date/time, display...
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... If these instructions do not want to see the display specification. Power cannot be discharged. Explanation/Solution • The battery may be turned off automatically. Use another battery. screen. Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn on the screen. The power turns off . The battery is in your nearest Samsung authorized service center. To disable this option, change the setting "Demo" to "Off." Charge the battery again. • The battery has reached...
... If these instructions do not want to see the display specification. Power cannot be discharged. Explanation/Solution • The battery may be turned off automatically. Use another battery. screen. Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn on the screen. The power turns off . The battery is in your nearest Samsung authorized service center. To disable this option, change the setting "Demo" to "Off." Charge the battery again. • The battery has reached...