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... be played back because of important recorded data. Recorded contents may not be lost due to pause the recording. • The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used in this user manual. • The displays in this manual: • 'Scene' refers to the point where you press the Record Start/Stop button to the software installation and USB connection guide. This User Manual covers HMX-U15BN, HMX-U15LN, HMX-U15ON, HMX-U15WN models. • Illustrations of model HMX-U15BN are used interchangeably with other recording media...
... be played back because of important recorded data. Recorded contents may not be lost due to pause the recording. • The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used in this user manual. • The displays in this manual: • 'Scene' refers to the point where you press the Record Start/Stop button to the software installation and USB connection guide. This User Manual covers HMX-U15BN, HMX-U15LN, HMX-U15ON, HMX-U15WN models. • Illustrations of model HMX-U15BN are used interchangeably with other recording media...
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... antenna or cable system. These openings must not be operated from the unit. 20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to . 17. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be...
... antenna or cable system. These openings must not be operated from the unit. 20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to . 17. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be...
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.../ejecting a memory card (not supplied) 26 Selecting a suitable memory card (not supplied) 28 Recordable time and capacity 29 Using the wrist strap 29 Basic camcorder positioning 30 Recording videos or photos 32 Recording with auto scene detection (Smart auto) 33 Capturing photos during video recording (Dual recording) 34 Zooming in and out 35 Changing the playback mode 36 Playing videos 38 Viewing photos 39 Zooming during photo playback ADVANCED RECORDING 40 40 Changing the menu settings 40 Recording menu items 41 Video Resolution 42 Slow Motion 43 Photo Resolution 44 Time Lapse REC...
.../ejecting a memory card (not supplied) 26 Selecting a suitable memory card (not supplied) 28 Recordable time and capacity 29 Using the wrist strap 29 Basic camcorder positioning 30 Recording videos or photos 32 Recording with auto scene detection (Smart auto) 33 Capturing photos during video recording (Dual recording) 34 Zooming in and out 35 Changing the playback mode 36 Playing videos 38 Viewing photos 39 Zooming during photo playback ADVANCED RECORDING 40 40 Changing the menu settings 40 Recording menu items 41 Video Resolution 42 Slow Motion 43 Photo Resolution 44 Time Lapse REC...
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... cannot record new videos or photos. page 47 9 Click "Yes." page 57 STEP5: Delete videos or photos If the camcorder's storage media is full, you have set "PC Software: On"). Any new files are saved to your camcorder to the PC. • A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. page 64 Intelli-studio runs automatically after you've connected your...
... cannot record new videos or photos. page 47 9 Click "Yes." page 57 STEP5: Delete videos or photos If the camcorder's storage media is full, you have set "PC Software: On"). Any new files are saved to your camcorder to the PC. • A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. page 64 Intelli-studio runs automatically after you've connected your...
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... for memory cards compatible with the following accessories. SAMSUNG is not responsible for all models. If any unauthorized use of these items is not included. Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens HMX-U15BN Black HMX-U15LN Blue Yes HMX-U15ON Orange Color Digital zoom: x2 HMX-U15WN White • The shape is different. Checking your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. Only the color is the same for reduced built-in battery life time or...
... for memory cards compatible with the following accessories. SAMSUNG is not responsible for all models. If any unauthorized use of these items is not included. Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens HMX-U15BN Black HMX-U15LN Blue Yes HMX-U15ON Orange Color Digital zoom: x2 HMX-U15WN White • The shape is different. Checking your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. Only the color is the same for reduced built-in battery life time or...
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... record mode 2 Remaining recordable time 3 Operating mode (STBY (Standby) / M (Recording)) 4 Photo counter (total number of recordable photos) 5 Photo record mode 6 Photo resolution 7 Digital zoom 8 Battery information (remaining battery level) 9 Warning indicators 10 Date/Time display 11 Smart Auto mode 12 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) : Display : Quick view : Shortcut menu selection / Return 13 Time Lapse REC * 14 Video resolution • Settings of functions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned off. • The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card...
... record mode 2 Remaining recordable time 3 Operating mode (STBY (Standby) / M (Recording)) 4 Photo counter (total number of recordable photos) 5 Photo record mode 6 Photo resolution 7 Digital zoom 8 Battery information (remaining battery level) 9 Warning indicators 10 Date/Time display 11 Smart Auto mode 12 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) : Display : Quick view : Shortcut menu selection / Return 13 Time Lapse REC * 14 Video resolution • Settings of functions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned off. • The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card...
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... battery and use it up on your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. • Even when the power is available from the camcorder when not using the Time Lapse REC function. This battery type is switched off, the battery will still discharge if it in the camcorder. getting started Available running time for the battery Mode Battery type Charging time Video resolution Continuous recording time Playback time IA-BH130LB 180min. (AC power adaptor) / 360min. (Built-in USB...
... battery and use it up on your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. • Even when the power is available from the camcorder when not using the Time Lapse REC function. This battery type is switched off, the battery will still discharge if it in the camcorder. getting started Available running time for the battery Mode Battery type Charging time Video resolution Continuous recording time Playback time IA-BH130LB 180min. (AC power adaptor) / 360min. (Built-in USB...
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... frequently accessed functions according to select the Display mode. • The Display mode ( ) icon is an example of frequently used functions on the LCD screen. JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM The above is highlighted. 3. Press the OK button in STBY mode. • The Shortcut menu appears. [90Min] STBY 1606 2. Each time you press the button, the following on the function. 21 While many functions operate similarly, the setting...
... frequently accessed functions according to select the Display mode. • The Display mode ( ) icon is an example of frequently used functions on the LCD screen. JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM The above is highlighted. 3. Press the OK button in STBY mode. • The Shortcut menu appears. [90Min] STBY 1606 2. Each time you press the button, the following on the function. 21 While many functions operate similarly, the setting...
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..., press the MENU button. • The OSD language is refreshed in which the camcorder displays the menu screen and the messages. 1. first time settings SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE You can select the language in the selected language. Press the / button to the battery or AC power. • The date and time format may be changed without prior notice. • The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to select...
..., press the MENU button. • The OSD language is refreshed in which the camcorder displays the menu screen and the messages. 1. first time settings SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE You can select the language in the selected language. Press the / button to the battery or AC power. • The date and time format may be changed without prior notice. • The camcorder retains the language you select even when not connected to select...
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... not work properly. • The maximum size of a video file for the 1080/30p, 720/60p, and 720/30p resolution that can store up to video or photo resolution and memory card capacity. • For recording videos and photos, please note the approximate maximum limits. getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY • The following tables show the camcorder's maximum recording time and number of images according...
... not work properly. • The maximum size of a video file for the 1080/30p, 720/60p, and 720/30p resolution that can store up to video or photo resolution and memory card capacity. • For recording videos and photos, please note the approximate maximum limits. getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY • The following tables show the camcorder's maximum recording time and number of images according...
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... on-screen information display, see page 13. • For approximate recording time, see "Recording menu items." Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recovered, no other function is enabled. • Photo files recorded by your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode. pages 41~45 • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording, see...
... on-screen information display, see page 13. • For approximate recording time, see "Recording menu items." Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recovered, no other function is enabled. • Photo files recorded by your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode. pages 41~45 • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording, see...
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... a shutter sound. • Video keeps recording, even while photos are making a time lapse recording. - During slow motion recording. - JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM • You cannot capture photos under the following conditions: - Video resolution 1080/30p 720/60p, 720/30p 480/60p Resolution of the video as follows. Press the Recording start /stop ( ) button. • The recording ( ) indicator appears, and video recording starts. 2. CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording.
... a shutter sound. • Video keeps recording, even while photos are making a time lapse recording. - During slow motion recording. - JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM • You cannot capture photos under the following conditions: - Video resolution 1080/30p 720/60p, 720/30p 480/60p Resolution of the video as follows. Press the Recording start /stop ( ) button. • The recording ( ) indicator appears, and video recording starts. 2. CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording.
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...; Time Lapse REC only supports the 1080/30p resolution. advanced recording Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by pressing the Play ( ) button. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with the ▲/▼ button. 4. JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM Submenu items • Off: Disables Time Lapse REC. • On ( ): Turns on the menu screen...
...; Time Lapse REC only supports the 1080/30p resolution. advanced recording Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by pressing the Play ( ) button. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with the ▲/▼ button. 4. JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM Submenu items • Off: Disables Time Lapse REC. • On ( ): Turns on the menu screen...
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... recovered. • Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the videos or photos you select. - OK button. • The message corresponding to "HD Video," "SD Video," or "Photo." page 48 • You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode. 47 Select the videos or photos you cannot delete. Doing so may not operate. page 25 • Set the Playback mode to the selected option...
... recovered. • Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the videos or photos you select. - OK button. • The message corresponding to "HD Video," "SD Video," or "Photo." page 48 • You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode. 47 Select the videos or photos you cannot delete. Doing so may not operate. page 25 • Set the Playback mode to the selected option...
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... the MENU button to the camcorder using the battery. • These items and default values may be less than the capacity displayed on the LCD screen as the camcorder's system files occupy a part of the camcorder. system setting SETTING MENU ITEMS You can view the storage media, used memory space, and available memory space. Date/Time Set LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off * Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off * PC Software TV Display Default Set Language Default values - page 25 1. Press the MENU button / button "Settings." 2. PRECHECK...
... the MENU button to the camcorder using the battery. • These items and default values may be less than the capacity displayed on the LCD screen as the camcorder's system files occupy a part of the camcorder. system setting SETTING MENU ITEMS You can view the storage media, used memory space, and available memory space. Date/Time Set LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off * Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off * PC Software TV Display Default Set Language Default values - page 25 1. Press the MENU button / button "Settings." 2. PRECHECK...
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... correct problems with this camcorder before using them. page 25 1. Press the MENU button / button "Settings." 2. Settings Storage Info Format File No. Menu Exit • Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as the storage media may be dimmed on the menu. • You must format storage media you want to format the storage media on this function if you used in other device. Press the / button "Format" OK button. 3. Format The format function deletes...
... correct problems with this camcorder before using them. page 25 1. Press the MENU button / button "Settings." 2. Settings Storage Info Format File No. Menu Exit • Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as the storage media may be dimmed on the menu. • You must format storage media you want to format the storage media on this function if you used in other device. Press the / button "Format" OK button. 3. Format The format function deletes...
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... sharing window displaying the videos with the authorization. • According to YouTube's policy, direct video uploading may not be available in your nation / region. 65 page 50 Menu Play Mode Step 2 Connect the built-in USB plug of the camcorder to the USB port of the PC. • If you have set the Share mark on such conditions as file size, computer performance, and network speed...
... sharing window displaying the videos with the authorization. • According to YouTube's policy, direct video uploading may not be available in your nation / region. 65 page 50 Menu Play Mode Step 2 Connect the built-in USB plug of the camcorder to the USB port of the PC. • If you have set the Share mark on such conditions as file size, computer performance, and network speed...
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...-virus software to be infected by connecting the camcorder's USB plug to the computer's USB port. Please update your disk drives. Insert a memory card. 3. page 57 2. Photos Videos 67 Select the desired folder or files to copy, then drag and drop them into the destination folder. • The folder or files are stored in My Computer. • If the connected camcorder's disk drive does not open or...
...-virus software to be infected by connecting the camcorder's USB plug to the computer's USB port. Please update your disk drives. Insert a memory card. 3. page 57 2. Photos Videos 67 Select the desired folder or files to copy, then drag and drop them into the destination folder. • The folder or files are stored in My Computer. • If the connected camcorder's disk drive does not open or...
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... "Reset." camcorder. camcorder. File Limit is reached. Action - Problems occured while writing data to the storage media. • Back up important files on the storage media to your PC, and then format the storage media using the take a picture. File Limit is reached. Folder and files have • Back up important files on the - Playback Message Read Error 72 Icon Informs that ... Cannot record video. Folder and file number have • Back up important files on the - Set "File...
... "Reset." camcorder. camcorder. File Limit is reached. Action - Problems occured while writing data to the storage media. • Back up important files on the storage media to your PC, and then format the storage media using the take a picture. File Limit is reached. Folder and files have • Back up important files on the - Playback Message Read Error 72 Icon Informs that ... Cannot record video. Folder and file number have • Back up important files on the - Set "File...
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... Model name HMX-U15BN/HMX-U15LN/HMX-U15ON/HMX-U15WN System Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/2.3", CMOS (Complementary MetalOxide Semiconductor) F2.6, Digital zoom: x2 6.5mm LCD screen Size/dot number LCD screen method 2 inch / 154k TFT LCD Connectors HDMI output USB output C type connector Built-in USB General Power source Power source type Power consumption (Recording) Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Internal MIC...
... Model name HMX-U15BN/HMX-U15LN/HMX-U15ON/HMX-U15WN System Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/2.3", CMOS (Complementary MetalOxide Semiconductor) F2.6, Digital zoom: x2 6.5mm LCD screen Size/dot number LCD screen method 2 inch / 154k TFT LCD Connectors HDMI output USB output C type connector Built-in USB General Power source Power source type Power consumption (Recording) Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions (WxHxD) Weight Internal MIC...