Samsung HMX-U15LP/EDC, HMX-U15BP/EDC Important Information on USE, Before using this camcorder

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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-U15BP, HMX-U15LP, HMX-U15OP, HMX-U15WP models.

Illustrations of model HMX-U15BP 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 41

-“1080/25p” ( 25 ): Records in the HD (1920x1080 25p) format. [If set, corresponding icon ( 25 ) appears on the screen.]

The following terms are used in this manual:

‘Scene’ refers to the point where 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.

Before using this camcorder

This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) 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.

We cannot compensate you for damage to or loss of your recorded contents:

-Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card.

Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

-Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be responsible for 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 to 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, it is strongly

recommended that you obtain permission

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Precautions Safety WarningsImportant Information on USE Before using this camcorderCorrect disposal of batteries in this product Safety information Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode Page Viii Contents Getting Ready to Start Specifications You can record videos in H.264 format Quick start guideRecording photos Recording videosViewing on a high definition TV Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorderDelete videos or photos Sharing videos/photos on Youtube/Flickr/FaceBookWhats Included with Your Camcorder Checking your accessoriesOptional accessories Getting to know the camcorderFront & Left side Location of ControlsRear/Right/Bottom side Identifying the Screen Displays Record modePhoto play mode Video play modeUsing the Battery Inserting the battery Ejecting the batteryGetting started Using the AC power adaptor Using the built-in USB jack Charging the batteryTo check the charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display Charging CHG indicatorAvailable running time for the battery About the batteryMaintaining the battery On the AC power adaptor Using an AC power sourceAbout the battery life On the batterySetting the Operating Modes When using this camcorder for the first timeTurning Your Camcorder ON/OFF Using the Shortcut Menu OK Guide Display Using OK ButtonCharging the built-in rechargeable battery Built-in rechargeable batteryfirst time settings Selecting the OSD LanguageSubmenu items To eject a memory card Getting ready to start recordingINSERTING/EJECTING a Memory Card not Supplied To insert a memory cardCommon cautions for memory cards Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not SuppliedCompatible memory cards Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cardsHandling a memory card Getting ready to start recording Using the Wrist Strap Adjusting the shooting angleBasic Camcorder Positioning To record photos RecordingRecording Videos or Photos To record videosQuick View Recording with Auto Scene Detection Smart Auto Button again Capturing Photos During Video Recording Dual RecordingZooming in and OUT To zoomTo zoom out Basic playback Changing the Playback ModePlaying Videos Various playback operations Viewing Photos Press the / / / button to put the part of the picture you Zooming During Photo PlaybackRecording Menu Items Changing the Menu SettingsFor example Setting the Video Resolution in the record mode Advanced recordingVideo Resolution Slow Motion Photo Resolution Start/stop button Time Lapse RECTimeline Example of Time Lapse RecordingPlay Mode Advanced playbackPlayback Menu Items Delete Protect Divide Share Mark Share marking procedure for a video longer than 10 minutesFile Info Slide ShowSystem setting Setting Menu ItemsStorage Info Format Date/Time Set File NoAuto LCD Off LCD BrightnessShutter Sound Beep SoundPC Software Auto Power OffTV Display Default SetLanguage What YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main functionsSystem requirements Connecting the USB plug Using the Intelli-studio ProgrammeAbout the Intelli-studio main window Editing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Step Direct uploading your videos onto YouTubeInstalling Intelli-studio on a Windows computer Viewing the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage DeviceImage format Structure of folders and files on the storage mediaVideo file H.264 ➀ Photo file ➁Connecting to other devices Connecting to a TVUsing a mini Hdmi cable not supplied TV Image Displays Understanding the Hdmi cableImage appearance depends on TV screen ratio Storage media TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Symptom Explanation/Solution Symptoms and SolutionsRecording Recording stops Or delete unnecessary files Automatically Adjusting the image during recording Connecting to a computer General operations Maintenance LCD screenLens PAL-compatible countries/regions Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources On TV colour systemsPAL SpecificationsContact Samsung World Wide RoHS compliant
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