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... widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. key features of your TV.) - Select the recording image quality, Full HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), before recording. ENJOYING IMAGES WITH FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality. • This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with a sharper image than previous SD...
... widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. key features of your TV.) - Select the recording image quality, Full HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), before recording. ENJOYING IMAGES WITH FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality. • This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with a sharper image than previous SD...
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...DRIVE) adopted as built-in storage media (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) SSD based on the LCD screen. SSD helps the camcorder boot, read data and operate the software much...stable, durable and makes less noise while in operation. Connecting the camcorder to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. W T 2.7" wide (16:9) touch panel ... as built-in 16:9 W mode and composing shots even easier. FEATURES OF YOUR NEW HD CAMCORDER 2.2 Mega pixel (Gross) CMOS sensor 1/4.1" CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with ...
...DRIVE) adopted as built-in storage media (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) SSD based on the LCD screen. SSD helps the camcorder boot, read data and operate the software much...stable, durable and makes less noise while in operation. Connecting the camcorder to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. W T 2.7" wide (16:9) touch panel ... as built-in 16:9 W mode and composing shots even easier. FEATURES OF YOUR NEW HD CAMCORDER 2.2 Mega pixel (Gross) CMOS sensor 1/4.1" CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with ...
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... This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture." CAUTION CAUTION Means that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow them explicitly. To reduce the risk of electric shock is a risk. This symbol indicates that there is a potential risk for future reference. WARNING Means... the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be helpful when operating the HD camcorder.
... This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture." CAUTION CAUTION Means that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow them explicitly. To reduce the risk of electric shock is a risk. This symbol indicates that there is a potential risk for future reference. WARNING Means... the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be helpful when operating the HD camcorder.
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... compensation for your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This HD camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in the HD camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot compensate for storage. Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this...
... compensation for your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This HD camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in the HD camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot compensate for storage. Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this...
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... the camcorder and keep it is strongly recommended that this HD camcorder is intended for future reference. The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are not mentioned in each case in this manual: - Although some features of HMX-H100N, HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN ...the camcorder and other documentation provided with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. - Please read this user manual carefully before you for personal enjoyment. • Copyright: Please note that you obtain permission beforehand. Should your Samsung product...
... the camcorder and keep it is strongly recommended that this HD camcorder is intended for future reference. The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are not mentioned in each case in this manual: - Although some features of HMX-H100N, HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN ...the camcorder and other documentation provided with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to pause the recording. - Please read this user manual carefully before you for personal enjoyment. • Copyright: Please note that you obtain permission beforehand. Should your Samsung product...
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... view 09 Right & top / bottom view 10 Rear view PREPARATION 11 11 Using the remote control 13 Holding the HD camcorder 14 Charging the battery pack 19 Basic HD camcorder operation 21 Screen indicators 24 Using the Display ( ) button 24 Using the LCD screen 25 Initial setting: time zone..., date and time & OSD language BEFORE RECORDING 27 27 Selecting the storage media (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) 28 Inserting/ejecting ...
... view 09 Right & top / bottom view 10 Rear view PREPARATION 11 11 Using the remote control 13 Holding the HD camcorder 14 Charging the battery pack 19 Basic HD camcorder operation 21 Screen indicators 24 Using the Display ( ) button 24 Using the LCD screen 25 Initial setting: time zone..., date and time & OSD language BEFORE RECORDING 27 27 Selecting the storage media (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) 28 Inserting/ejecting ...
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MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 115 115 Maintenance 116 Additional information 118 Using your HD camcorder abroad TROUBLESHOOTING 119 Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS 131 Specifications WARRANTY 0_ English
MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 115 115 Maintenance 116 Additional information 118 Using your HD camcorder abroad TROUBLESHOOTING 119 Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS 131 Specifications WARRANTY 0_ English
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... memory card). (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) page 27 Step 2 Recording • Recording movie or photo images. pages 32, 34 Step 3 Playing back • Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views. pages 42, 45 • Viewing playback from your HD camcorder on your camcorder. See the reference...
... memory card). (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) page 27 Step 2 Recording • Recording movie or photo images. pages 32, 34 Step 3 Playing back • Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views. pages 42, 45 • Viewing playback from your HD camcorder on your camcorder. See the reference...
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...Samsung dealer. English _0 To buy these items is missing from retailers. Battery pack (IA-BP85NF) (AD43-00188A) AC power adaptor (AA-E9 type) (AD44-00116B) Component/AV cable (AD39-00142D) USB cable (AD39-00132D) Quick start guide (printed). For more detailed instructions, refer to know your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER... Your new HD camcorder comes with your HD camcorder. • Your HD camcorder includes the user manual CD and quick start guide ...
...Samsung dealer. English _0 To buy these items is missing from retailers. Battery pack (IA-BP85NF) (AD43-00188A) AC power adaptor (AA-E9 type) (AD44-00116B) Component/AV cable (AD39-00142D) USB cable (AD39-00132D) Quick start guide (printed). For more detailed instructions, refer to know your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER... Your new HD camcorder comes with your HD camcorder. • Your HD camcorder includes the user manual CD and quick start guide ...
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getting to know your HD camcorder RIGHT & TOP / BOTTOM VIEW 12 3 ₉ 4 ₅ ⓐⓑⓒ ₆ ₇ 1 PHOTO button 2 Zoom (W/T) lever 3 Swivel handle 4 Internal microphone ₅ Grip belt hook ₆ Grip belt ₇ Tripod receptacle ₈ OPEN switch ₉ Battery pack/Memory card cover ⓐ Battery pack release switch ⓑ Battery pack slot ⓒ Memory card slot Be careful not to cover the internal microphone during recording. WARNING ₈ English _09
getting to know your HD camcorder RIGHT & TOP / BOTTOM VIEW 12 3 ₉ 4 ₅ ⓐⓑⓒ ₆ ₇ 1 PHOTO button 2 Zoom (W/T) lever 3 Swivel handle 4 Internal microphone ₅ Grip belt hook ₆ Grip belt ₇ Tripod receptacle ₈ OPEN switch ₉ Battery pack/Memory card cover ⓐ Battery pack release switch ⓑ Battery pack slot ⓒ Memory card slot Be careful not to cover the internal microphone during recording. WARNING ₈ English _09
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preparation This section provides information on the HD camcorder. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ₇ 1 ₈ 2 3 ₉ 4 � � ₅ ₆ 1 REC (Recording start/stop) button 2 Display ( ) button 3 Skip ( / ) button 4 Stop ( ) button ...button ₈ Zoom (W/T) button ₉ Search ( / ) button � Slow playback ( ) button � Play/Pause ( ) button Remove the insulation sheet before using this HD camcorder; Insulation sheet The buttons on the remote control function the same as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to...
preparation This section provides information on the HD camcorder. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL ₇ 1 ₈ 2 3 ₉ 4 � � ₅ ₆ 1 REC (Recording start/stop) button 2 Display ( ) button 3 Skip ( / ) button 4 Stop ( ) button ...button ₈ Zoom (W/T) button ₉ Search ( / ) button � Slow playback ( ) button � Play/Pause ( ) button Remove the insulation sheet before using this HD camcorder; Insulation sheet The buttons on the remote control function the same as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to...
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...be damaged. Angle adjustment Rotate the swivel handle to 180°. WARNING 1 2 English _13 preparation HOLDING THE HD CAMCORDER Attaching the grip belt Adjust the length of grip belt so that the HD camcorder is adjusted too tight and you press the Recording start/stop button with your hand, the hand strap WARNING... hook of the camcorder may be careful not to turn the swivel handle backward as it downward from ...
...be damaged. Angle adjustment Rotate the swivel handle to 180°. WARNING 1 2 English _13 preparation HOLDING THE HD CAMCORDER Attaching the grip belt Adjust the length of grip belt so that the HD camcorder is adjusted too tight and you press the Recording start/stop button with your hand, the hand strap WARNING... hook of the camcorder may be careful not to turn the swivel handle backward as it downward from ...
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Close the battery pack cover. • Additional battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer. • If the HD camcorder will not be charged a little at the time of overheating, fire or explosion. Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Close the battery pack cover. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until...
Close the battery pack cover. • Additional battery packs are available at your local Samsung dealer. • If the HD camcorder will not be charged a little at the time of overheating, fire or explosion. Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Close the battery pack cover. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until...
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...continuous use of the charge indicator is orange. • If an error occurs while the battery pack in the HD camcorder. • It is recommended you are charging the battery, the color of your HD camcorder. • The battery pack is charged over 95% after about 1 hour and 50 minutes, and the ..., the charging indicator blinks green. • The battery pack is not charged during the power saving mode, which may keep the mode indicator on your HD camcorder. • Even with the power switched off the power and close the LCD screen. 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button...
...continuous use of the charge indicator is orange. • If an error occurs while the battery pack in the HD camcorder. • It is recommended you are charging the battery, the color of your HD camcorder. • The battery pack is charged over 95% after about 1 hour and 50 minutes, and the ..., the charging indicator blinks green. • The battery pack is not charged during the power saving mode, which may keep the mode indicator on your HD camcorder. • Even with the power switched off the power and close the LCD screen. 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button...
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... on model HMX-H105BN. (Times for HMX-H100N/HMX-H104BN/HMX-H106SN are almost the same). • The time is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the record mode without zoom) The times shown in the table reflect the available recording time when the HD camcorder is performed....Samsung's test environment, and may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions. English _17 preparation Charging, recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack (with a fully charged battery pack is only for the time you are planning to record on the HD camcorder...
... on model HMX-H105BN. (Times for HMX-H100N/HMX-H104BN/HMX-H106SN are almost the same). • The time is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the record mode without zoom) The times shown in the table reflect the available recording time when the HD camcorder is performed....Samsung's test environment, and may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions. English _17 preparation Charging, recording and playback times with a fully charged battery pack (with a fully charged battery pack is only for the time you are planning to record on the HD camcorder...
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...(i.e. Failure to do not use the AC power adaptor in your pocket or other warm, protected place for an extended time period, keep your Samsung retailer. About battery packs • The battery pack should be prone to leakage when fully discharged. fire or a heater). • Do ... as chemical waste. • Make sure that the battery pack is between a wall and furniture. 18_ English Each battery's life is available from your HD camcorder turned off after 5 minutes. (Only if you are not operating it indoors. page 15 • CAUTION • • Before detaching the...
...(i.e. Failure to do not use the AC power adaptor in your pocket or other warm, protected place for an extended time period, keep your Samsung retailer. About battery packs • The battery pack should be prone to leakage when fully discharged. fire or a heater). • Do ... as chemical waste. • Make sure that the battery pack is between a wall and furniture. 18_ English Each battery's life is available from your HD camcorder turned off after 5 minutes. (Only if you are not operating it indoors. page 15 • CAUTION • • Before detaching the...
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...61642;page 25 • When you use your camcorder. Turning the HD camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. 2. If you do not set the time zone, the time zone setting screen appears every time you will not turn the camcorder off. LCD screen • Set the date ... or you perform the "Default Set" function, you turn on your HD camcorder for the startup display. preparation BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION Set the appropriate operation mode according to turn the camcorder on. • The lens opens automatically when the camcorder is powered on. • You can also turn the...
...61642;page 25 • When you use your camcorder. Turning the HD camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. 2. If you do not set the time zone, the time zone setting screen appears every time you will not turn the camcorder off. LCD screen • Set the date ... or you perform the "Default Set" function, you turn on your HD camcorder for the startup display. preparation BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION Set the appropriate operation mode according to turn the camcorder on. • The lens opens automatically when the camcorder is powered on. • You can also turn the...
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... message appears, refer to change it. • When the HD camcorder is turned on pages 119-122) and take corrective action. 20_...MODE button. - Switching to Sleep mode • This function works only in Play mode. • The camcorder switches to Sleep mode automatically when the LCD screen is closed and a video cable is not connected to TV.... Play mode ( ): To play movie or photo images, or edit them. pages 42, 45 • This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the movie and photo record modes. You can switch the operating mode in the following situations...
... message appears, refer to change it. • When the HD camcorder is turned on pages 119-122) and take corrective action. 20_...MODE button. - Switching to Sleep mode • This function works only in Play mode. • The camcorder switches to Sleep mode automatically when the LCD screen is closed and a video cable is not connected to TV.... Play mode ( ): To play movie or photo images, or edit them. pages 42, 45 • This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the movie and photo record modes. You can switch the operating mode in the following situations...
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... memory). • The above screen is an example: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice. •...
... memory). • The above screen is an example: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice. •...
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... displayed on the rear side of your finger. Rotate it . Using the touch panel The touch panel allows you to adjust the brightness of your HD camcorder. 24_ English Storage Type W Storage Info T 1 / 7 Format File No. Place your finger. 2. Do not place a protective film on the LCD screen. USING...accidentally press the buttons near the LCD panel while using the touch panel. • The tabs and indicators that connects the LCD screen to the HD camcorder. • See page 85 to enjoy playback and recording with your hand on the screen. If a film is set to record or play...
... displayed on the rear side of your finger. Rotate it . Using the touch panel The touch panel allows you to adjust the brightness of your HD camcorder. 24_ English Storage Type W Storage Info T 1 / 7 Format File No. Place your finger. 2. Do not place a protective film on the LCD screen. USING...accidentally press the buttons near the LCD panel while using the touch panel. • The tabs and indicators that connects the LCD screen to the HD camcorder. • See page 85 to enjoy playback and recording with your hand on the screen. If a film is set to record or play...