Samsung HMX-Q10BP, HMX-Q130BP Safety Warnings, Precautions, Important Information on USE

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Before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

Safety Icon

Meaning

There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

WARNING

 

There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the

CAUTION

product.

 

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.

Here are hints or page number references you will find helpful when you operate the camcorder.

Settings required before using a function.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.

Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

PRECAUTIONS

Warning!

When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding.

Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any other source of excessive heat.

Caution

If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion. Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

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 HMX-Q10BP, HMX-Q10TP, HMX-Q10UP, HMX-Q10PP, HMX-Q11BP, HMX-Q11TP, HMX-Q11UP, HMX-Q11PP, HMX-Q100BP, HMX-Q100TP, HMX-Q100UP, HMX-Q100PP, HMX-Q130BP, HMX-Q130TP, HMX-Q130UP, HMX-Q130PP models.

Illustrations of model HMX-Q10BP 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.

In this user manual, the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item. Ex) Submenu item of “Video Resolution” page 63

-“Full HD 1080/50i” ( ): Records in the Full HD (1920x1080/ 50i) format. (If set, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen.)

The following terms are used in this manual:

‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the Recording Start/ Stop button to start recording until you press again to stop the recording.

The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably and have the same meaning.

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To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Important Information on USE Safety WarningsPrecautions Before using this camcorder Safety information Unplug from the power supplySafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents Quick start guide You can record videos in H.264 formatUsing ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screen Quick start guidePlay back videos or photos Delete videos or photos Camcorder Getting to know the camcorderWhats Included with Your Front/Left Getting to know the camcorderLocation of Controls Rear/Right/Bottom Video recording mode Identifying the Screen DisplaysPhoto recording mode Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screenVideo playback mode Thumbnail view Video playback mode Single viewPhoto playback mode Thumbnail view Photo playback mode Single viewTo eject the battery INSERTING/EJECTING the BatteryTo insert the battery Getting startedGetting started Charging the BatteryUsing the AC power adaptor Using the USB cable To check the charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display About the battery Available running time for the batteryUsing an AC power source Continuous Recording without zoomTurning Your Camcorder ON/OFF When using this camcorder for the first timeBasic operation of the camcorder Basic operation of the camcorder Setting the Operation ModesUsing the Touch Screen Switching the information display mode DragCharging the internal rechargeable battery Setting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First TimeInternal rechargeable battery Selecting the OSD Language Supported languagesTo insert a memory card Getting ready to start recordingINSERTING/EJECTING a Memory Card not Supplied To eject a memory cardCompatible memory cards Getting ready to start recordingSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cardsHandling a memory card Recordable number of photos Recordable Time and CapacityRecording time available for video in minutes Using the Grip Belt Switch grip Either handed gripAdjusting the LCD Screen To pause recording Basic recordingRecording Videos Basic recording Recording Photos Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart Auto Align your subject in the frameTo zoom out ZoomingTo zoom Basic playback Changing the Playback ModeUnderstanding how to change the operation modes Find videos in various ways Basic playbackPlaying Videos To adjust the volume during video playback Touch the / tab to increase or decrease audio volumeSkip playback Playback / Pause / StopSearch playback Slow playbackViewing Photos Find photos in various waysViewing a slide show Zooming during photo playbackHandling Menus Using the menu itemsUsing the Home menu Manual menu items Using the menu itemsMenu Items Art Film menu itemsSettings menu items Items Default valueTo set the white balance manually Advanced recordingsWhite Balance Understanding White BalanceBack Light Advanced recordingsEV Exposure Value Understanding EV Exposure ValueSelf Timer Super C.NiteCont. Shot FocusRecording a video with Fade effect Special effects for recordingsFader Special effects for recordings Time Lapse RECExample of Time Lapse Recording Digital Effect OFFEditing videos and photos DeleteEditing videos and photos ProtectDivide   CombineFile Info Photo Resolution Other settingsVideo Resolution Tele Macro Other settingsOIS Duo Digital Zoom ThumbnailVideo Play Option Slide Show OptionLCD Brightness GuidelineDate/Time Display TV DisplayHdmi TV Out Auto LCD OffPC Software USB ConnectTV Connect Guide Anynet+ HDMI-CEC Card Info File NoDate/Time Set Setting the local timeTime Zone Date TypeTime Type Beep SoundAuto Power Off Shutter SoundQuick On Stby Switch Grip Format Default Set LanguageUsing the Demo function DemoUsing a mini Hdmi cable Connecting to a TVConnecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi What is Anynet+ function?Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output Connecting to a TVConnecting to a Regular TV Viewing on a TV Screen Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratioDubbing videos Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD RecorderPrinting photos Direct Printing with a Pictbridge PrinterPrinting photos To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printersMain function Using with a Windows computerWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer System requirementsConnecting the USB cable Using with a Windows computerUsing the Intelli-studio Programme To disconnect the USB cableAbout the Intelli-studio main window Playing back videos or photos Editing videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Using AS a Removable Storage Device Viewing the contents of storage mediaPhoto file Structure of folders and files on the storage mediaVideo file H.264 File formatStorage media TroubleshootingBattery Troubleshooting RecordingChange to another card which has enough free Playback Editing videosUSB Display Symptoms and SolutionsPower An afterimage remains on the LCD screen 100 Playback on other devices TV, etc Adjusting the image during recordingPlayback on your camcorder Connecting to a computer 102Overall operations 103Additional information MaintenanceCleaning the camcorder LCD screenUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Additional informationGlossary Specifications 107Contact Samsung World Wide Region Country Contact Centre  Web SitePage RoHS compliant