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... software installs directly from the video you select and saves the images to the storage media. Video digests and storyboard printing The Digest/Storyboard function captures 16 still images from your camcorder to your PC when you connect the camcorder to your friends and family is helpful if you are not familiar the best camcorder settings for greater degrees of camcorder shake and delivers a stunning level of Your Videos to review a video quickly. Direct Upload...
... software installs directly from the video you select and saves the images to the storage media. Video digests and storyboard printing The Digest/Storyboard function captures 16 still images from your camcorder to your PC when you connect the camcorder to your friends and family is helpful if you are not familiar the best camcorder settings for greater degrees of camcorder shake and delivers a stunning level of Your Videos to review a video quickly. Direct Upload...
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... be played back because of recorded contents. t 5IFEJTQMBZTJOUIJTVTFSNBOVBMNBZOPUCF exactly the same as a show, performance or the video and audio have a 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB built-in the same installation and USB connection guide. compensated for personal enjoyment, it handy for purchasing this user manual be used without any damage caused when a recording cannot About this Samsung Camcorder...
... be played back because of recorded contents. t 5IFEJTQMBZTJOUIJTVTFSNBOVBMNBZOPUCF exactly the same as a show, performance or the video and audio have a 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB built-in the same installation and USB connection guide. compensated for personal enjoyment, it handy for purchasing this user manual be used without any damage caused when a recording cannot About this Samsung Camcorder...
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...-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to be placed on or near a radiator or heat register. viii Apparatus shall not be routed so that they exit from battery power, or other electric light or power circuits where it from overheating. important safety instructions 15. These openings must not...
...-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to be placed on or near a radiator or heat register. viii Apparatus shall not be routed so that they exit from battery power, or other electric light or power circuits where it from overheating. important safety instructions 15. These openings must not...
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..., unplug the power-cord. There is a risk of the blades exposed. Do not plug or unplug the power cord with no part of fire or injury. fire or electric shock. the AC adaptor to disassemble, immediately detach the AC adaptor repair, or reform the camcorder or or battery from a Samsung service center. safety information cleaning fluid Do not connect the AC...
..., unplug the power-cord. There is a risk of the blades exposed. Do not plug or unplug the power cord with no part of fire or injury. fire or electric shock. the AC adaptor to disassemble, immediately detach the AC adaptor repair, or reform the camcorder or or battery from a Samsung service center. safety information cleaning fluid Do not connect the AC...
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... of controls 14 Identifying the screen displays 16 Using the battery 18 Checking the battery state 21 Turning your camcorder on/off 22 Switching to the power saving mode 23 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the display( ) button 24 Using the touch panel 25 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 26 Selecting the languages 27 Selecting the storage media (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 28 Inserting / ejecting a memory card (not supplied) 29 Selecting a suitable memory card (not...
... of controls 14 Identifying the screen displays 16 Using the battery 18 Checking the battery state 21 Turning your camcorder on/off 22 Switching to the power saving mode 23 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the display( ) button 24 Using the touch panel 25 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 26 Selecting the languages 27 Selecting the storage media (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 28 Inserting / ejecting a memory card (not supplied) 29 Selecting a suitable memory card (not...
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... Capturing photos while playing back videos 40 Zooming 41 Setting the anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) 42 Using back light compensation mode 43 Changing the playback mode 44 Playing back videos 46 Viewing photos 47 Viewing a slide show 48 Zooming during photo playback 49 Handling menus and quick menus 50 Menu items 52 Quick menu items 53 Scene 54 Video Resolution 54 Video Quality 55 Photo Resolution 55 Photo Sharpness 56 White Balance 58 Aperture 59 Shutter 59 EV 60 Focus 61 Digital...
... Capturing photos while playing back videos 40 Zooming 41 Setting the anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) 42 Using back light compensation mode 43 Changing the playback mode 44 Playing back videos 46 Viewing photos 47 Viewing a slide show 48 Zooming during photo playback 49 Handling menus and quick menus 50 Menu items 52 Quick menu items 53 Scene 54 Video Resolution 54 Video Quality 55 Photo Resolution 55 Photo Sharpness 56 White Balance 58 Aperture 59 Shutter 59 EV 60 Focus 61 Digital...
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... VIDEOS 107 USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 108 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Protection from accidental erasure 97 Deleting files 98 Copying files (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 99 DPOF printing setting 100 Direct printing with a pictbridge printer 102 Connecting to a high definition TV 104 Connecting to a regular TV 106 Viewing on a TV screen 107 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 108 Checking your computer type...
... VIDEOS 107 USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 108 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Protection from accidental erasure 97 Deleting files 98 Copying files (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 99 DPOF printing setting 100 Direct printing with a pictbridge printer 102 Connecting to a high definition TV 104 Connecting to a regular TV 106 Viewing on a TV screen 107 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 108 Checking your computer type...
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... the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you've selected and different indicators appear depending on the On Screen Display (OSD) is connected), Photo sharpness 1 6 13 Menu tab b 2 14 Optical zoom / Digital zoom bar 15 Date/Time Time Zone (visit) ) $ 17 Play tab ( S.1/60 18 EV (Exposure Value)* 19 Manual aperture* / Manual shutter* 20 Manual focus* / Touch Point* 21 White Balance, Fader* 22 SCENE / Smart Auto, Digital Effect, Time Lapse REC...
... the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you've selected and different indicators appear depending on the On Screen Display (OSD) is connected), Photo sharpness 1 6 13 Menu tab b 2 14 Optical zoom / Digital zoom bar 15 Date/Time Time Zone (visit) ) $ 17 Play tab ( S.1/60 18 EV (Exposure Value)* 19 Manual aperture* / Manual shutter* 20 Manual focus* / Touch Point* 21 White Balance, Fader* 22 SCENE / Smart Auto, Digital Effect, Time Lapse REC...
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...Warning indicators and messages/ Volume control $ JAN/01/2010 12:00AM 9 Storage media (Memory card or internal memory (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)) 7 Battery info. (remaining battery level) # Card Full ! 8 Analog TV Out (when component/AV cable is connected), Video Quality, Video Resolution MENU 9 Date/Time 10 Menu tab @ ! 11 Playback control tabs (skip/search/play mode 2 Slide show/Playback zoom (X1.1 ~ X8.0) 3 File name (file number) 1/10 4 Image counter (current image/total number of $ 100-0001 7 recorded images) 5 Storage media (Memory card or internal # 01 JAN...
...Warning indicators and messages/ Volume control $ JAN/01/2010 12:00AM 9 Storage media (Memory card or internal memory (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)) 7 Battery info. (remaining battery level) # Card Full ! 8 Analog TV Out (when component/AV cable is connected), Video Quality, Video Resolution MENU 9 Date/Time 10 Menu tab @ ! 11 Playback control tabs (skip/search/play mode 2 Slide show/Playback zoom (X1.1 ~ X8.0) 3 File name (file number) 1/10 4 Image counter (current image/total number of $ 100-0001 7 recorded images) 5 Storage media (Memory card or internal # 01 JAN...
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... extended time, we recommend you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. basic operation of the camcorder SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following situations: - While recording, playback, or the slideshow is opened. However, if "Auto Power Off: 5 Min" is closed . LCD screen is set, the camcorder turns off in the following functions enable you turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button when not using it...
... extended time, we recommend you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. basic operation of the camcorder SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following situations: - While recording, playback, or the slideshow is opened. However, if "Auto Power Off: 5 Min" is closed . LCD screen is set, the camcorder turns off in the following functions enable you turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button when not using it...
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... t Open the LCD screen to open the LCD screen. Press the PHOTO button at the scene you open ( ). t 8IFOUIF ) indicator disappears, the photo image is recorded without interrupting video recording. PRECHECK! t Set the Lens open/close switch to turn on automatically when you want while recording videos. t 7JEFPLFFQTSFDPSEJOH FWFOXIJMFQIPUPTBSFUBLFO t 5PTUPQSFDPSEJOH QSFTTUIFRecording start/stop button. basic recording CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without a shutter sound. t Insert a memory card.
... t Open the LCD screen to open the LCD screen. Press the PHOTO button at the scene you open ( ). t 8IFOUIF ) indicator disappears, the photo image is recorded without interrupting video recording. PRECHECK! t Set the Lens open/close switch to turn on automatically when you want while recording videos. t 7JEFPLFFQTSFDPSEJOH FWFOXIJMFQIPUPTBSFUBLFO t 5PTUPQSFDPSEJOH QSFTTUIFRecording start/stop button. basic recording CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without a shutter sound. t Insert a memory card.
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... the MODE button. t 5PVDIUIFEFDSFBTF ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the aperture. t 5PFYJUUIFNFOV UPVDIUIF&YJU ) or Return ( ) tab. t 5IFRVJDLNFOVTDSFFOBQQFBST 2. Touch "'PDVT" (The Focus function is used at the same time, or may be grayed out. t Open the LCD screen to turn on automatically when you open the LCD screen. Press the 2.&/6 button on your camcorder to see Troubleshooting...
... the MODE button. t 5PVDIUIFEFDSFBTF ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the aperture. t 5PFYJUUIFNFOV UPVDIUIF&YJU ) or Return ( ) tab. t 5IFRVJDLNFOVTDSFFOBQQFBST 2. Touch "'PDVT" (The Focus function is used at the same time, or may be grayed out. t Open the LCD screen to turn on automatically when you open the LCD screen. Press the 2.&/6 button on your camcorder to see Troubleshooting...
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... between 1 to 50 cm. (0.4 to give you to capture photos in one photo image. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. Touch the Menu ( ) tab "5FMF.BDSP" 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. Shot 4/5 Wind Cut Digital Zoom Tele Macro Off On 1/1 $POU4IPU This function allows you more photo-taking opportunities when recording moving subjects. Shot Off On 1/1 t 8IFOBOFSSPSPDDVST...
... between 1 to 50 cm. (0.4 to give you to capture photos in one photo image. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. Touch the Menu ( ) tab "5FMF.BDSP" 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. Shot 4/5 Wind Cut Digital Zoom Tele Macro Off On 1/1 $POU4IPU This function allows you more photo-taking opportunities when recording moving subjects. Shot Off On 1/1 t 8IFOBOFSSPSPDDVST...
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... ( ) or Return ( ) tab. page 23 1. The zooming zone appears when you can electronically magnify the image created by the optical lense up to 4000 times. Shot 4/5 Wind Cut Digital Zoom Submenu items t Off: Disables the function. t On ( ): Reduces wind noise when recording sound using the builtin microphone. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab...
... ( ) or Return ( ) tab. page 23 1. The zooming zone appears when you can electronically magnify the image created by the optical lense up to 4000 times. Shot 4/5 Wind Cut Digital Zoom Submenu items t Off: Disables the function. t On ( ): Reduces wind noise when recording sound using the builtin microphone. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab...
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... adjust the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is in the STBY mode, or for more than 2 minutes. 1. t Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. While the Demo function is idle for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off 3/ 6 Beep Sound Shutter Sound...
... adjust the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is in the STBY mode, or for more than 2 minutes. 1. t Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. While the Demo function is idle for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off 3/ 6 Beep Sound Shutter Sound...
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... using the PictBridge function). PRECHECK! Use this setting only when connecting to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection. 1. page 102 1. page 115 t PictBridge : Connect to a PictBridge printer to transfer videos or photos. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab ")%.*570VU" 2. Auto Power Off Quick On STBY 4/ 6 PC Software USB Connect USB Connect Mass Storage PictBridge 1/1 HDMI TV Out You can transfer data to a standard, analog TV which supports...
... using the PictBridge function). PRECHECK! Use this setting only when connecting to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection. 1. page 102 1. page 115 t PictBridge : Connect to a PictBridge printer to transfer videos or photos. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab ")%.*570VU" 2. Auto Power Off Quick On STBY 4/ 6 PC Software USB Connect USB Connect Mass Storage PictBridge 1/1 HDMI TV Out You can transfer data to a standard, analog TV which supports...
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... message "Fail USB Connecting Change AUSB Connect'" appears. t *GUIFDBNDPSEFSJTDPOOFDUFEUPBQSJOUFSXIJMFiUSB Connect" is set to set the number of copies To cancel the print setting Touch the Return ( ) tab on the LCD screen. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab "USB Connect" "1JDU#SJEHF" 2. t 5IFQIPUPUIVNCOBJMTBQQFBS 4. Turn your camcorder to a PictBridge printer (sold separately) and a USB cable. 1. t 5IFTFMFDUFEQIPUPJTQSJOUFE Camcorder Auto Power Off Quick On STBY 4/ 6 PC Software USB Connect USB Connect...
... message "Fail USB Connecting Change AUSB Connect'" appears. t *GUIFDBNDPSEFSJTDPOOFDUFEUPBQSJOUFSXIJMFiUSB Connect" is set to set the number of copies To cancel the print setting Touch the Return ( ) tab on the LCD screen. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab "USB Connect" "1JDU#SJEHF" 2. t 5IFQIPUPUIVNCOBJMTBQQFBS 4. Turn your camcorder to a PictBridge printer (sold separately) and a USB cable. 1. t 5IFTFMFDUFEQIPUPJTQSJOUFE Camcorder Auto Power Off Quick On STBY 4/ 6 PC Software USB Connect USB Connect...
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... audio input jack on the recording device. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device and then your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with SD (standard definition) image quality, regardless of the component/AV cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor for this function. Dubbing transfers analog video data...
... audio input jack on the recording device. When dubbing is finished, stop the recording device and then your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with SD (standard definition) image quality, regardless of the component/AV cable to the video input jack, and the red (right channel) or the white (left channel) plug to the wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor for this function. Dubbing transfers analog video data...
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.... troubleshooting Message Card Error Not Formatted Not Supported Format Not Supported Card Low speed card. t Format the memory card using menus after back-up important files to storage media. t $IBOHFUPBOPUIFSDBSEXIJDIIBT enough free space. 118 t %FMFUFVOOFDFTTBSZmMFTGSPNUIF storage media. t #BDLVQmMFTUPZPVS1$PSBOPUIFS storage media and delete files. Please record at this camcorder. Icon - *OGPSNTUIBU Action The memory card has some functions manually when...
.... troubleshooting Message Card Error Not Formatted Not Supported Format Not Supported Card Low speed card. t Format the memory card using menus after back-up important files to storage media. t $IBOHFUPBOPUIFSDBSEXIJDIIBT enough free space. 118 t %FMFUFVOOFDFTTBSZmMFTGSPNUIF storage media. t #BDLVQmMFTUPZPVS1$PSBOPUIFS storage media and delete files. Please record at this camcorder. Icon - *OGPSNTUIBU Action The memory card has some functions manually when...
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... a dry area for a while before using t 8IBUJTEFXDPOEFOTBUJPO Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is a problem with the ink cartridge. - t %POPUSFNPWFQPXFSTPVSDFPSFKFDU memory card during printing. The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder, and on . troubleshooting USB Message Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect' Icon *OGPSNTUIBU A problem occurred when - connecting the camcorder via USB to "Mass 4UPSBHF" t $IFDLUIF...
... a dry area for a while before using t 8IBUJTEFXDPOEFOTBUJPO Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is a problem with the ink cartridge. - t %POPUSFNPWFQPXFSTPVSDFPSFKFDU memory card during printing. The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder, and on . troubleshooting USB Message Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect' Icon *OGPSNTUIBU A problem occurred when - connecting the camcorder via USB to "Mass 4UPSBHF" t $IFDLUIF...