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USER MANUAL HMX-F80BN/HMX-F80SN HMX-F800BN/HMX-F800SN Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
USER MANUAL HMX-F80BN/HMX-F80SN HMX-F800BN/HMX-F800SN Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
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... or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the operating instructions. 18 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be operated only from overheating. Do not defeat the safety purpose of power supply at your home, consult your outlet. GROUND...of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from the type of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with liquids, such...
... or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the operating instructions. 18 GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be operated only from overheating. Do not defeat the safety purpose of power supply at your home, consult your outlet. GROUND...of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from the type of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with liquids, such...
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... antenna system should not be used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have fallen into this CAMCORDER through openings as the original part. When the power-supply cord or plug is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should... electric shock or other hazards. This will often require extensive work by a technician before use. 25 SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. e. f. Opening or removing covers may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 30 ...
... antenna system should not be used replacement parts specified by the operating instructions. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have fallen into this CAMCORDER through openings as the original part. When the power-supply cord or plug is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should... electric shock or other hazards. This will often require extensive work by a technician before use. 25 SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. e. f. Opening or removing covers may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 30 ...
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... to change without any notice. • Before use the product properly. • Samsung is not responsible for future reference. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using the AC power adaptor with your camcorder, connect the adaptor to an outlet with the wrong battery, you for future reference.... 16:9 aspect ratio. Safety Icon Meaning WARNING CAUTION There is a potential risk of model HMX-F80 are subject to use the camcorder and keep it handy for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Settings required before you see on the screen when you and others. Caution If you replace...
... to change without any notice. • Before use the product properly. • Samsung is not responsible for future reference. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using the AC power adaptor with your camcorder, connect the adaptor to an outlet with the wrong battery, you for future reference.... 16:9 aspect ratio. Safety Icon Meaning WARNING CAUTION There is a potential risk of model HMX-F80 are subject to use the camcorder and keep it handy for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Settings required before you see on the screen when you and others. Caution If you replace...
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... you press again to other recording media for storage. Samsung will not provide compensation for personal enjoyment. Refer to the loss of recorded contents. • Make a backup of this camcorder is protected by the camcorder on the storage media in the provided CD-ROM. ...Before using the internal software of important recorded data. Play back your Samsung product are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Data recorded on a personal computer using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format. • You can...
... you press again to other recording media for storage. Samsung will not provide compensation for personal enjoyment. Refer to the loss of recorded contents. • Make a backup of this camcorder is protected by the camcorder on the storage media in the provided CD-ROM. ...Before using the internal software of important recorded data. Play back your Samsung product are either registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders. Data recorded on a personal computer using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format. • You can...
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... cause eye injuries, as well as this may cause an explosion. Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 4 Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun. OIL No oil! Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to enter... a high temperature may result in fire. Doing so may result in abnormal heat or fire. Oil entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects. There may be followed. No sand or dust! Heed all instructions carefully. Unplug from the power...
... cause eye injuries, as well as this may cause an explosion. Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. 4 Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun. OIL No oil! Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to enter... a high temperature may result in fire. Doing so may result in abnormal heat or fire. Oil entering the camcorder or power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects. There may be followed. No sand or dust! Heed all instructions carefully. Unplug from the power...
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Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder. adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or injury. If the lithium battery or memory card is a risk of fire or electric request service from a Samsung There is swallowed by a child, consult physician immediately. There is a risk of electric shock. Keep the power ... battery or memory card out of the reach of malfunction or electric shock. shock. Do not dispose of the blades exposed. Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not plug or ...
Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder. adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or injury. If the lithium battery or memory card is a risk of fire or electric request service from a Samsung There is swallowed by a child, consult physician immediately. There is a risk of electric shock. Keep the power ... battery or memory card out of the reach of malfunction or electric shock. shock. Do not dispose of the blades exposed. Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it may cause fire or electric shock. Do not plug or ...
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...to insecticide. This may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation. INSECTICIDE Do not leave the camcorder in temperature or high humidity. Do not use the camcorder on changes in a closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is subject to sudden Do not place... generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide. Do not expose the camcorder to severe vibrations or impact. Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, power adaptor or other accessories to soot or steam. the open when not using insecticide....
...to insecticide. This may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation. INSECTICIDE Do not leave the camcorder in temperature or high humidity. Do not use the camcorder on changes in a closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is subject to sudden Do not place... generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide. Do not expose the camcorder to severe vibrations or impact. Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, power adaptor or other accessories to soot or steam. the open when not using insecticide....
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... accessories only. Other manufacturers of optional accessories compatible with this camcorder are recording. Turning off the power button on a stable surface that is not responsible for data loss. Samsung is well ventilated. Using products from these sources could distort the video or...any malfunction, risk of strong radio waves or magnetic fields such as speakers and large motors. Interference from the camcorder could detach and the camcorder may cause overheating, fire, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation. Only plug the power ...
... accessories only. Other manufacturers of optional accessories compatible with this camcorder are recording. Turning off the power button on a stable surface that is not responsible for data loss. Samsung is well ventilated. Using products from these sources could distort the video or...any malfunction, risk of strong radio waves or magnetic fields such as speakers and large motors. Interference from the camcorder could detach and the camcorder may cause overheating, fire, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation. Only plug the power ...
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...2 SAFETY WARNINGS 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE 2 Safety information 4 Quick start guide 10 Getting to know the camcorder 13 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER 13 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 14 IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS 16 Getting started 19 INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY 19 CHARGING THE BATTERY 20... CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE 21 Basic operation of the camcorder 24 TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 24 SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE 24 SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME 25 SETTING ...
...2 SAFETY WARNINGS 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE 2 Safety information 4 Quick start guide 10 Getting to know the camcorder 13 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER 13 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 14 IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS 16 Getting started 19 INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY 19 CHARGING THE BATTERY 20... CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE 21 Basic operation of the camcorder 24 TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 24 SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE 24 SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME 25 SETTING ...
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... USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE 89 Troubleshooting 91 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES 91 SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS 94 Maintenance & additional information 101 MAINTENANCE 101 USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD 102 GLOSSARY 103 Specifications 104 9 Contents Advanced recording 52 iSCENE 52 Video Resolution 53 Photo Resolution 54 White Balance 54 Face Detection 56 EV...
... USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE 89 Troubleshooting 91 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES 91 SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS 94 Maintenance & additional information 101 MAINTENANCE 101 USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD 102 GLOSSARY 103 Specifications 104 9 Contents Advanced recording 52 iSCENE 52 Video Resolution 53 Photo Resolution 54 White Balance 54 Face Detection 56 EV...
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Quick start guide This quick start /stop ] button [Recording start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. STEP 1: Get ready 1 Insert the battery into the battery slot. ¬page 19 STEP 2: Record videos and photos 1... Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. • Set the [Lens cover open/close] switch to open ( ). ¬page 15 2 Charge the battery fully. ¬page 20 3 Insert a memory card. ¬...
Quick start guide This quick start /stop ] button [Recording start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. STEP 1: Get ready 1 Insert the battery into the battery slot. ¬page 19 STEP 2: Record videos and photos 1... Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. • Set the [Lens cover open/close] switch to open ( ). ¬page 15 2 Charge the battery fully. ¬page 20 3 Insert a memory card. ¬...
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... the playback ( ) mode. 2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [Zoom] lever. 3 Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/Right)] button to your camcorder, you can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view. CARD Photo Move Play 11 Normal 0:00:55 1/10 STEP 4: Save recorded videos / photos Using...
... the playback ( ) mode. 2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [Zoom] lever. 3 Use the [Control (Up/Down/Left/Right)] button to your camcorder, you can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view. CARD Photo Move Play 11 Normal 0:00:55 1/10 STEP 4: Save recorded videos / photos Using...
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Delete videos or photos you have set PC Software: On). ¬ page 78 STEP 5: Delete videos or photos If the camcorder's storage media is full, you would like to play back. Click Yes, and the uploading procedure starts. 2 Any new files are saved to your...file saving screen appears with a single click. Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1 Start the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your computer from the camcorder's storage media. Contents Manager Saved files into your PC Sharing videos/photos on the browser. ¬...
Delete videos or photos you have set PC Software: On). ¬ page 78 STEP 5: Delete videos or photos If the camcorder's storage media is full, you would like to play back. Click Yes, and the uploading procedure starts. 2 Any new files are saved to your...file saving screen appears with a single click. Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1 Start the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your computer from the camcorder's storage media. Contents Manager Saved files into your PC Sharing videos/photos on the browser. ¬...
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...65x (Intelli), 130x (Digital) Although the models have some features that are different, they operate in the same way. Checking your local Samsung dealer. Micro HDMI cable Carrying case Memory card External battery charger (AD39-00179A) (AD69-00929A) (IA-BC9UA4) • The exact ... or the batteries. • A memory card is missing from your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick start guide (AD68-06902A) Model name HMX-F80BN HMX-F800BN HMX-F80SN HMX-F800SN Color Internal memory Black - See page 31 for reduced battery life...
...65x (Intelli), 130x (Digital) Although the models have some features that are different, they operate in the same way. Checking your local Samsung dealer. Micro HDMI cable Carrying case Memory card External battery charger (AD39-00179A) (AD69-00929A) (IA-BC9UA4) • The exact ... or the batteries. • A memory card is missing from your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and the printed quick start guide (AD68-06902A) Model name HMX-F80BN HMX-F800BN HMX-F80SN HMX-F800SN Color Internal memory Black - See page 31 for reduced battery life...
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 14 5 6 7 CARD ˃˄˅ˆ ˇ Getting to know the camcorder 1 Lens 2 MENU button 3 Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button / Zoom (T/W) button 4 Recording start/stop button 5 LCD screen 6 Memory card/Jack cover ⡉ USB jack ( ) ⡊ Memory card slot ( ) ⡋ AV jack ( ) ⡌ CHG (charging) indicator ⡍ HDMI jack ( ) 7 Internal speaker 8 Display ( ) button 9 Recording pause/resume ( ) button 10 Back light ( ) button / SMART BGM button 11 SMART AUTO ( ) button 12 Power ( ) button
LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 14 5 6 7 CARD ˃˄˅ˆ ˇ Getting to know the camcorder 1 Lens 2 MENU button 3 Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button / Zoom (T/W) button 4 Recording start/stop button 5 LCD screen 6 Memory card/Jack cover ⡉ USB jack ( ) ⡊ Memory card slot ( ) ⡋ AV jack ( ) ⡌ CHG (charging) indicator ⡍ HDMI jack ( ) 7 Internal speaker 8 Display ( ) button 9 Recording pause/resume ( ) button 10 Back light ( ) button / SMART BGM button 11 SMART AUTO ( ) button 12 Power ( ) button
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Right/Top & Bottom 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 8 1 MODE button 2 Zoom lever (T/W) 3 PHOTO / My Clip button 4 Strap 5 Strap hook 6 Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch 7 Internal microphone 8 Battery release switch (BATT.) 9 Tripod receptacle Getting to know the camcorder Rear 9 1 2 3 1 Mode indicator : Recording mode (Video/Photo) : Playback mode 2 Recording start/stop button 3 Battery slot Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. 15
Right/Top & Bottom 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 8 1 MODE button 2 Zoom lever (T/W) 3 PHOTO / My Clip button 4 Strap 5 Strap hook 6 Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch 7 Internal microphone 8 Battery release switch (BATT.) 9 Tripod receptacle Getting to know the camcorder Rear 9 1 2 3 1 Mode indicator : Recording mode (Video/Photo) : Playback mode 2 Recording start/stop button 3 Battery slot Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. 15
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... ) mode only. Video and Photo recording mode STBY 0:00:00 1 Sec/ 24 Hr [220Min] 9999 1/60 +0.3 JAN/01/2012 12:00AM • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it. •... The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB SDHC memory card capacity. • The settings of functions marked with do not remain when the camcorder turns off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice. • The total number ...
... ) mode only. Video and Photo recording mode STBY 0:00:00 1 Sec/ 24 Hr [220Min] 9999 1/60 +0.3 JAN/01/2012 12:00AM • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it. •... The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB SDHC memory card capacity. • The settings of functions marked with do not remain when the camcorder turns off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice. • The total number ...
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Getting to know the camcorder • The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only. • Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬...
Getting to know the camcorder • The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only. • Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬...
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Getting to know the camcorder • This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode only. • Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬...
Getting to know the camcorder • This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode only. • Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬...