Samsung HMX-U10UN, HMX-U10EN, HMX-U100RN Important information on use, Before Using this Camcorder

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important information on use

BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER

This camcorder records video in H.264 Main Profile format and in High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Definition Video (SD-VIDEO).

Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

Before recording important video, make a trial recording.

-Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

-Samsung cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card.

Also, Samsung cannot be held responsible for your recorded video and audio.

-Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc.

Samsung shall not be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents, and cannot compensate for any damages.

Make a backup of important recorded data.

-Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We recommend copying the data to your PC or other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

Copyright: Please note that this camcorder is intended for consumer use only.

-Data recorded on a card in this camcorder from other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the copyright owner except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.

This User Manual covers model HMX-U10/U100.

Illustrations of model HMX-U10 are used in this user manual.

The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.

Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

The following terms are used in this manual:

-The terms 'video' and 'movie images' refer to one video unit from the point you press the Record start/stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

-The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used interchangeably with the same meaning.

In this user manual's function descriptions, the icon on the on-screen display section means that it will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding function.

Ex) Submenu item of "Video Quality" page 44

item

contents

on-screen display

Super Fine

Records in the best possible quality.

 

(If set, corresponding icon (

) will appear on the screen.)

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Key features of your camcorder High Speed Recording Shooting Custom ScenesSimple & Easy User Interface Time Lapse Recording Catches the MomentSafety warnings PrecautionsFollow these basic safety precautions Protect the power cord from being walked on or Important safety instructionsViEnglish Englishvii Sold or distributed only in California USA User Installer CautionRecorded contents cannot be compensated for Before Using this CamcorderMake a backup of important recorded data Important information on useEnglish This precaution must be kept Precautions during useXiiEnglish Englishxiii XivEnglish Contents English English0 YOU can Record Videos in H.264 Format Quick start guideRecording Photos Recording Videos with HD High Definition Image QualityPress the Recording start/stop button Start/stop buttonPress the Play button to select the Play mode Viewing the LCD Screen of Your CamcorderViewing on a High Definition TV Import folder button Your PC via the USB cableGetting to know your camcorder AC power adaptor Component / AV USB cableCable Pouch Memory cardFront & Right Side Internal microphone LensComponent/AV jack Installing the Camcorder on a Tripod Using the Wrist StrapPreparation Shown in the fi gureCharging the battery Connecting a Power SourceCharging CHG indicator Level Battery Level DisplayCharging time 3hr. AC power adaptor / 6hr. USB cable About the batteryContinuous Recording without zoom ModeAbout the battery life Maintaining the batteryUsing the camcorder with the AC power adaptor To save battery powerSetting the operating modes Using the Touch ButtonsBasic Operation of Your Camcorder Turning the camcorder on or offRecord mode LCD Screen IndicatorsPlay mode Thumbnail View Record mode Shortcut menu Ok GuidePhoto play mode Single View Video play mode Single ViewUsing the Shortcut Menu OK Guide Digital zoom tele Back Light Digital zoom wide ISCENEDisplay Quick ViewInitial Setting Date and Time & OSD Language Turning the power on and setting the date and timeInitial setting is available in all operating modes Selecting the OSD language Inserting / Ejecting the Memory Card About the storage mediaInserting a memory card Ejecting a memory cardSdhc Secure Digital High Capacity memory card Selecting a Suitable Memory CardCommon cautions for memory card use Compatible recording mediaCamcorder supports SDHC/SD memory cards for data storage Handling a memory cardRecordable time for videos Recordable Time and CapacityAdjusting the shooting angle Basic Camcorder PositioningRecordable number of photos Recording Videos or Photos RecordingTo record videos Press the Recording start/stop button To record photosPhoto , Play Back Button, Menu Button, etcTo zoom Zooming in and OUTTo zoom out Touch the W button to zoom outPlayback Changing the Playback ModePlaying Videos Various playback operations Adjusting the volumeViewing Photos Zooming during photo playback Recording options Changing the Menu SettingsItems Default value Recording Menu Items1080/30p Using the Recording Menu Items ContentsISCENE 1080/30p Video Resolution720/60p 720/30pVideo Quality Photo ResolutionDigital Effect Back LightSettings Contents On-screen display Setting the Time Lapse REC modeTime Lapse REC NoneExample of Time Lapse REC Playback menu items Playback optionsDelete Protect Protects selected videos or photos from deletionTouch the Ok button to confi rm Edit Divide 52English Share Mark Share marking procedure for a video longer than 10 minutesFile Info Slide ShowChanging the Menu Settings in Settings Settings optionsUsing the Setting Menu Items Setting Menu ItemsStorage Info ItemsFormat Settings Contents On-screen displayFile No Date/Time SetLCD Brightness Auto LCD OffBeep Sound Auto Power Off will be disabled in the following cases Auto Power OffShutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound on or offTV Out PC SoftwareSettings Contents Default SetTV Connect Guide TV DisplayCheck your computer type before using Using with a Windows computerUsing with Windows Using with Macintosh OSMain Functions What YOU can do with a Windows ComputerSystem Requirements Items System RequirementsDisconnecting the USB cable Connecting the USB cableStarting the Intelli-studio program About the Intelli-studio main window Editing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosEnglish67 Sharing the video/photo images onlineDirect uploading your videos onto YouTube Connect the camcorder and a PC with the supplied USB cable.Other functions with the Intelli-Studio Importing and viewing the video/photo images from your PCExporting the videos to your camcorder Installing Intelli-studio application on a Windows computer Viewing the contents of storage media memory card Image format Structure of folders and files on the storage mediaConnecting to other devices Connecting to a TVProvided Component/AV Y/PB/PR, Audio L/R Cable This connection is used when downconverting Recorded HD-quality images to SD-qualitySet TV Out to Composite. Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Viewing on a TV ScreenRecord Photo 169Press the record button on the connected Recording Dubbing Images on a VCR or DVD/HDD RecorderMaintenance Maintenance & additional informationCleaning the camcorder To clean the LCD monitorAdditional Information Power sourcesLCD screen On TV color systemsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingPower source Storage mediaPlayback RecordingPower Symptoms and solutionsSymptom Explanation/Solution Auto Power Off to Off.82English Set the Beep Sound to On. Playback on your camcorder Adjusting the image during recordingProperly Connecting to a computerGeneral operations Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etcMenu Video signal Recording SpecificationsConnectors SystemSamsung Limited Warranty WarrantyRoHS compliant Samsung