Samsung HMX-S15BP/XER manual Basic recording, Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart Auto

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basic recording

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)

User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance.

1.Press the SMART AUTO button.

Smart Auto ( SMART / SMART ) and Anti-shake ( ) indicators are displayed on the LCD screen.

In the photo recording mode, the smart flash ( ) icon appears.

2.Align your subject in the frame.

The camcorder automatically detects the scene when aligning focus with the camcorder.

The appropriate scene icon is displayed on the LCD screen.

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Appears when recording at night. (Night)

Appears when recording persons outdoors at night. (Night Portrait)

Appears when recording images of landscapes with backlighting. (Backlight)

Appears when recording persons under backlight condition. (Backlight Portrait)

Appears when recording persons. (Portrait)

Appears when recording very bright scene. (White)

Appears when recording outdoor scene. (Landscape)

Appears when taking photos with close-up. (Macro)

Appears when taking photos of clear skies. (Blue sky)

Appears when taking photos of forested areas. (Natural green)

Appears when taking photos of sunsets. (Sunset)

Appears when the camcorder and subject are stable for a while. (Tripod)

Appears when taking photos of actively moving subjects. (Action)

<Appears when recording at night>

3.Press the Recording start/stop button or PHOTO button. ￿pages 38, 41

4.To cancel Smart Auto mode, press the SMART AUTO button again.

• Unavailable buttons during Smart Auto operation:

Menu ( ) tab, Quick menu ( ) tab, etc. Most settings are automatically adjusted in Smart Auto mode. To set or adjust functions on your own, release the Smart Auto mode first.

When the camcorder is failed to recognise the recording situations, it records in the basic setting ( SMART / SMART ).

The camcorder may not select the correct scene depending on shooting environments, such as camcorder shake, lighting and distance to the subject.

The camcorder recognises a night scene only when taking photos with the flash off.

The camcorder cannot detect the portrait mode according to the direction or the brightness of faces.

Tripod ( ) mode is detected only when recording scenes or portraits at night, the Action ( ) mode is available when recording except for scenes and portraits at night.

Tripod ( ) mode may not be recognized depending on the subject’s movement even if using a tripod.

42• When recording more than one scenes at the same time, Smart Auto prioritizes as below:

For example, a) If White and Portrait can be applied at the same time, then Portrait is selected and corresponding icon displays. b) If White and Backlight are applied at the same time, then Backlight is selected and corresponding icon displays.

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Safety Warnings PrecautionsSettings required before using a function ProductBefore using this camcorder Important Information on USEFollowing terms are used in this manual IiiCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Safety information Product Unplug from the power supplyProhibited action Do not disassembleDo not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode When not using the camcorder ViiViii Contents Using the flash Using the manual dialChanging the playback mode Resolution106 112 114 Manual network connection 115 Device informationQuick start guide You can record videos in H.264 formatRecording videos Recording photosViewing videos or photos on the LCD screen Viewing on a high definition TVYou can enjoy HD high definition videos. Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/ FaceBook Delete videos or photosGetting to know the camcorder Getting to know the camcorder Location of ControlsFront/Left Rear/Right/Top/Bottom 0 9Using the Remote Control Tripod not suppliedPage Video record mode Identifying the Screen DisplaysLeft of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screenPhoto record mode Video play mode Top of the LCD screenBottom of the LCD screen Photo play mode ATTACHING/DETACHING the Battery To attach the batteryTo detach the battery Getting startedCharging the Battery To charge the battery with the AC power adaptorTo charge the battery with the USB cable Override the USBChecking the Battery State Battery level displayCharging CHG indicator To check the charging stateContinuous Recording without zoom Using an AC power source About the batteryBasic operation of the camcorder Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFFSwitching to the Power Saving Mode Quick On Stby Mode in the Stby modeSetting the Operation Modes Using the Display ButtonSwitching the information display mode You can switch the on-screen information display modeUsing the Touch Panel Touchfirst time settings Setting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First Time +/  Supplied AC adaptor for 24 hoursSelecting the Languages Supported languagesEnglish Português Polski Ελληνικά ⦽ǎᨕ Card When using the memory card SD or Sdhc card Getting ready to start recordingSelecting the Storage Media HMX-S15/S16 only Submenu itemsInserting / Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied To insert a memory cardTo eject a memory card CardsSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Compatible memory cardsSdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cards Common cautions for memory cardsSLC single level cell system faster write speed enabled Handling a memory cardRecordable Time and Capacity Recordable time available for videoRecordable number of photos Adjusting the LCD Screen Attaching the Grip BeltAdjusting the shooting angle Basic Camcorder PositioningAttaching the Ferrite Core Close the ferrite core until it clicks shutUsing the external microphone not supplied Basic recordingRecording Videos Page Basic recording Recording Photos Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart Auto Capturing Photos While Playing Back Videos You can capture photos during video playback1080/50i XF, 1080/50i SF 1920x1080 720/50p 1280x720 576/50p 720x408Zooming To zoom To zoom outSetting the ANTI-SHAKE OIS Optical Image Stabiliser Using Back Light Compensation Mode Using the Flash Disables the flashUsing the Manual Dial Ex The manual dial set to FocusFocus Aperture Shutter Changing the Playback Mode Basic playbackPlaying Back Videos To play back videosTouch the desired video clip You can move directly to the position you wantTo adjust the volume during video playback Various playback operations Viewing Photos To return to the thumbnails, touch the Return tabViewing a slide show Zooming during photo playbackTo stop the slide show, touch the Return tab Slide show is available also in the menu.Using the menu items Using the Menu tabHandling Menus and Quick Menus Using the Quick menu tab Touch Focus . The Focus function is used here as an exampleMenu Items Video/photo record menu itemsDisplay setting menu items Video/photo playback menu itemsConnectivity setting menu items Other setting menu itemsQuick Menu Items Video/photo recording menu itemsAdvanced recording ISCENEResolution Submenu items VideosSubmenu items Photos Slow Motion 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 93 4 5 6 7 8 White Balance Understanding White BalanceISO To set the white balance manually400 800 1600 1600 /2400 High sensitivity. The recorded images may be with noiseAperture Shutter Touch the Menu tab Shutter touch the desired submenu itemUnderstanding EV Exposure Value Super C.Nite Focusing manually during recording Focusing in a nearer subject Focusing on a further subjectFocus Drag towardUsing the touch point Face DetectionYou can activate the touch point by Seconds on the LCD screenMagic Touch Metering XvYCCDigital Effect Off OFFFader Tele Macro Off Disables the function Wind CutZoom MIC Voice Reduction MIC LevelSelf Timer Digital ZoomTime Lapse REC  SExample of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording intervalAdvanced playback Play OptionBackground Music Highlight Min. to 10 minOver 10 min View Story-Board Print Slide Show StartSlide Show Music Slide Show IntervalSet the interval between slide show transitions SD or Photo play mode Slide Show EffectFile Info You can see the image information for all imagesSystem setting Off Disables the function On Enables the LCD enhancerLCD Brightness LCD EnhancerGuideline Date/Time DisplayTV Type TV DisplayHdmi TV Out Auto LCD OffRemote PC SoftwareUSB Connect TV Connect GuideNormal TV Camcorder Anynet+ HDMI-CEC Storage Info Submenu items HMX-S15/S16 onlyFormat File NoTime Zone Date/Time SetRecording during playback. Date Type Time TypeBeep Sound Shutter SoundAuto Power Off 101Quick On Stby 102Manual Dial REC Lamp103 Default Set Language104 Off Disables the function On Enables the Demo function Demo105 Editing video clips Deleting a Section of a Video Partial DeleteDividing a Video 107Combining Videos 108file management Protection from Accidental Erasure109 Deleting Files You can erase your recordings one by one, or at once110 Copying Files HMX-S15/S16 only 111Wireless network connection Auto Connecting to a NetworkConfigure the network settings Configuration HMX-S15/S16 only113 Manual Network Connection 114Device Information 115Playing VIDEOS/PHOTOS on the TV Screen Videos and photos in the thumbnail will be displayed only116 Sharing the VIDEOS/PHOTOS 117Using the wireless network HMX-S15/S16 only Connecting to a TV Connecting to a High Definition TVUsing a mini Hdmi cable What is Anynet+ function? Understanding the Hdmi cable120 Connecting to a Regular TV Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output121 Viewing on a TV Screen Image appearance depends on TV screen ratio122 43 TVDubbing videos Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder123 To set the number of prints To cancel the print setting Printing photosDirect Printing with a Pictbridge Printer To stop printing after printing startsTo set the date/time imprint Printer mode, touch the Menu tab Date/Time125 What YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main functionsSystem requirements Using the Intelli-studio Programme Connecting the USB cableAbout the Intelli-studio main window Selected photoPlaying back the videos or photos Editing the videos or photos129 Sharing the videos/photos online 130Using AS a Removable Storage Device Structure of folders and files on the storage media Video file H.264 ➀Photo file ➁ File formatTroubleshooting Storage media133 Recording 134Memory card after formatting Playback 135Editing videos 136USB 137Wireless Network 138Check your network connection NetworkSymptoms and Solutions Display139 Press the Mode button to set the Video record mode. 140Or delete the unnecessary files This is not a malfunction141 OperableDirectly on your camcorder. Image cannot be deleted SDHC/SD memory card, if any.Adjusting the image during recording Playback on your camcorder142 Playback on other devices TV, etc 143Connecting to a computer 144Overall operations Menu items that cannot be used at the same time145 Troubleshooting Environment configuration for use of AllShare PC SoftwareWhat is a Music Shake? Using external sound sources147 External sound sources have 9 separate genresMaintenance LCD screenLens Using Your Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesOn TV colour systems PAL-compatible countries/regionsVideo signal SpecificationsModel name Memory card SD/SDHC optionalDeclaration of Conformity Contact Samsung World Wide Serbia RoHS compliant
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