Samsung HMX-F80 user manual Before using this camcorder

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Before reading this user manual

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 recording.

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

Before using this camcorder

This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.

You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder.

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.

Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.

Make a backup of important recorded data.

Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only.

Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/analogue media or devices is protected by the Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance, or exhibition for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that you obtain permission beforehand.

For Open Source licences information, refer to the ‘Opensource-F80.pdf’ in the provided CD-ROM.

Notes regarding trademarks

All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Furthermore, ‘TM’ and ‘®’ are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

SD, SDHC and SDXC logos are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC.

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7, and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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AMD and Athlon™ are either registered trademarks or trademarks of AMD in the United States and other countries.

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Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the

United States and/or other countries.

 

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and the term

 

“High Definition Multimedia Interface”

 

are trademarks or registered

 

trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Contents User Use On-screen Display Safety WarningsPrecautions Important Information on USEBefore using this camcorder Followed Safety informationSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents ¬page Set the Lens cover open/close switch to openQuick start guide On the camcorderPlay back videos or photos Quick start guideDelete videos or photos Model name Colour Internal memory Checking your accessoriesGetting to know the camcorder Whats Included with Your CamcorderGetting to know the camcorder Location of ControlsFront & Left Right/Top & Bottom Rear Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen Video and Photo recording modeIndicator Meaning Identifiying the Screen DisplaysBottom of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screen Video playback mode Thumbnail viewVideo playback mode Single view Top of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Single view Top of the LCD screen Photo playback mode Thumbnail viewGetting started INSERTING/EJECTING the BatteryTo insert the battery To eject the batteryGetting started Charging the BatteryCharging CHG lamp Checking the Battery StateBattery level display To check the charging statePlayback time Approx min Available charging and running time for the batteryContinuous Recording without zoom Using an AC power source Resolution Continuous recording time Approx minAbout the battery Basic operation of the camcorder Switching to the Power Saving ModeSleep mode When using this camcorder for the first timeBasic operation of the camcorder Setting the DATE/TIME for the First TimeInternal rechargeable battery Charging the internal rechargeable batteryMode Indicator Functions Setting the Operation ModesSwitching the Information Display Mode Full display modePress the Control OK button in STBY220Min Using the Shortcut Menu OK GuideExposure value setting is Stby modePrevious skip playback Confirms selectionPlayback Search rate Previous image X2→x4→x8→x16 MenuSelecting the Languages Submenu itemsתירבע To eject a memory card Getting ready to start recordingInserting and Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied To insert a memory cardCompatible memory cards Using the memory card adaptorGetting ready to start recording Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not SuppliedHandling a memory card Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable time available for video Recordable number of photosAttaching the Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Recording Videos Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬pageAdjust the LCD screen to Basic recordingButton Basic recordingRecording PAUSE/RESUME Press the Recording start/stopCamcorder tags the scenes Understanding My Clip functionPress the Photo button every Great moment while recordingRecording Photos Anti-ShakeHDIS Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoPress the Smart Auto button Smart AutoZooming IN/OUT To zoom in TTo zoom out W Backlight off Backlight on Using the Back Light ButtonChanging the Playback Mode Understanding how to change the operation modesBasic playback Playing Back Videos Basic playbackPlayback/Pause/Stop To adjust the volume during video playbackVarious playback operations Skip playbackPlaying Back MY Clip Using the Smart BGM FunctionTagging and Capturing Great Moments While Playing Back Video Use the Control Up/Down Viewing PhotosYou can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function Zooming During Photo PlaybackPress the Control Up/Down Handling Menus Using the menu itemsRecording menu items Using the menu itemsAccessible  Not accessible Menu ItemsUsing the menu items Items Use On-screen Display Advanced recordingISCENE Press the Menu button to exit the menuVideo Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recordedAdvanced recording Understanding White Balance Photo Resolution White BalanceScreen. Use an object that is not Transparent To set the white balance manuallySelect Custom WB Piece of paper so as to fillExamples of the Face detection mode Face DetectionTo exit the menu, press the Menu button EV values -2.0, -1.6, -1.3, EV EV Exposure ValueUnderstanding EV Exposure Value DarkerNite Focus Press the Control Up/Down button to select Manual Adjusting the focus manuallyExamples of the Manual focus mode Focusing on a nearer or farther subjectUse the Anti-Shake function in the following cases Anti-ShakeHDISExamples of 7 digital effect options Digital Special EffectZoom Type Digital zoom rangeItems Use Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC starts Time Lapse RECTotal time for recording Recording interval Example of Time Lapse RecordingGuideline Thumbnail View Option Advanced playbackAdvanced playback PlayOptionSmart BGM Option To delete the external songs in the memory card To delete the external songs in the memory cardClick Convert € Yes Connect a memory card to your PC €Delete Delete My Clip You can delete the tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’Delete My Clip Protect ProtectIf you selected Select Files, image Thumbnails will appearSlide Show File Info Other settings Storage InfoFile No Other settings Date/Time SetDate/Time Display Auto LCD Off LCD BrightnessShutter Sound Beep SoundAuto Power Off PC Software Video and photo files using the PC softwareButton p Auto Power Off p Button.Format Default SetFormat LanguageUnderstanding the Hdmi Connecting to a TVConnecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi Using a micro Hdmi cableConnecting to a TV Connecting to a Regular TVConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite Output Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Viewing on a TV ScreenDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD Recorders Dubbing videosSystem Requirements Using with a windows computerWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main FunctionsUsing with a windows computer Using the Intelli-studio ProgrammeConnecting the USB cable About the Intelli-studio main window For details, select Help Œ Help on Intelli-studio screenDescription Editing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage DevicePhoto files Videos H.264 yPhotos z Video filesTroubleshooting Storage mediaMessage Icon Informs that Action Recording TroubleshootingIcon Informs that PlaybackDisplays Symptoms and SolutionsSymptom Recording Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Playback on your camcorderPlayback on other devices TV, etc Connecting to a computer Menu items that cannot be used at the same time 100Dubbing with other devices General operationsLCD screen Maintenance & additional informationMaintenance Cleaning the camcorderUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Maintenance & additional informationGlossary Model name SpecificationsSystem LCD screen Connectors General Video signal105 Contact Samsung World Wide106 Contact Samsung World WideCorrect disposal of batteries in this product RoHS compliant