Samsung HMX-S10BN/XAA, HMX-S15BN/XAA manual Important Information on USE

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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-S10, HMX-S15, and HMX-S16 models.

The HMX-S15 and HMX-S16 have a 32GB, and a 64GB built-in storage media (SSD) respectively with a built-in WIFI module but also use memory cards.

The HMX-S10 models do not have built-in storage media (SSD) and use memory cards. Although some features of HMX-S10 models are different, they operate in the same way.

Illustrations of model HMX-S10 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 “iSCENE” page 61

-“Sports” (): Recording people or objects in motion. (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 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).

 

• You can play back and edit the video

 

recorded by the camcorder on a personal

 

computer with the built-in software in 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 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 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/analog 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 beforehand.

 

• We recommended you use the camcorder at

 

least once a month to maintain its performance

 

and life.

 

• Check the image resolution before developing

 

photos.

 

• Make sure to check all functions of the

 

camcorder before recording to prevent recording

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failure.

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Safety Warnings PrecautionsProduct Important Information on USE Separate collection systems Important safety instructions Ventilation Vii Viii User Installer CautionProhibited action Safety informationDo not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode When not using the camcorder Xii Contents Using the flash Using the manual dial 106 Contents You can record videos in H.264 format Quick start guideRecording photos Recording videosViewing videos or photos on the LCD screen Viewing on a high definition TVYou can enjoy HD high definition videos. Delete videos or photos Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/ FaceBookGetting to know the camcorder Getting to know the camcorder Location of ControlsFront/Left 0 9 Rear/Right/Top/BottomUsing the Remote Control Page Left of the LCD screen Video record modeIdentifying the Screen Displays Center of the LCD screenPhoto record mode Video play mode Top of the LCD screenBottom of the LCD screen Photo play mode Getting started ATTACHING/DETACHING the BatteryTo attach the battery To detach the batteryCharging the Battery To charge the battery with the AC power adaptorTo charge the battery with the USB cable To check the charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display Charging CHG indicatorContinuous Recording without zoom About the battery Using an AC power sourceTurning Your Camcorder ON/OFF Basic operation of the camcorderQuick On Stby Mode in the Stby mode Switching to the Power Saving ModeYou can switch the on-screen information display mode Setting the Operation ModesUsing the Display Button Switching the information display modeTouch Using the Touch PanelSetting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First Time first time settingsSupported languages Selecting the LanguagesSubmenu items Card When using the memory card SD or Sdhc cardGetting ready to start recording Selecting the Storage Media HMX-S15/S16 onlyInserting / Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied To insert a memory cardTo eject a memory card Common cautions for memory cards Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not SuppliedCompatible memory cards Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cardsHandling a memory card SLC single level cell system faster write speed enabledRecordable Time and Capacity Recordable time available for videoRecordable number of photos Attaching the Grip Belt Adjusting the LCD ScreenClose the ferrite core until it clicks shut Adjusting the shooting angleBasic Camcorder Positioning Attaching the Ferrite CoreUsing the external microphone not supplied Basic recordingRecording Videos Page Basic recording Recording Photos Appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoYou can capture photos during video playback Capturing Photos While Playing Back VideosTo zoom To zoom out ZoomingSetting the ANTI-SHAKE OIS Optical Image Stabilizer It typically occurs when Subject is in front of a window Using Back Light Compensation ModeDisplay Meaning Using the FlashEx The manual dial set to Focus Using the Manual DialBasic playback Changing the Playback ModeTab. page 83 tab You can set playback settings using the Play Option menu.Playing Back Videos To play back videosTo adjust the volume during video playback Various playback operations Viewing Photos Viewing a slide show Zooming during photo playbackTo stop the slide show, touch the Return tab Using the menu items Using the Menu tabHandling Menus and Quick Menus Using the Quick menu tab Video/photo record menu items Menu ItemsVideo/photo playback menu items Display setting menu itemsOther setting menu items Connectivity setting menu itemsVideo/photo recording menu items Quick Menu ItemsISCENE Advanced recordingResolution Submenu items VideosSubmenu items Photos Slow Motion 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 93 4 5 6 7 8 White Balance To set the white balance manually ISOAperture Touch the Menu tab Shutter then the desired submenu item ShutterUnderstanding EV Exposure Value Super C.Nite Focusing manually during recording Focusing in a nearer subject Focusing on a further subjectFocus Face Detection Using the touch point functionMagic Touch Off Disables the functionXvYCC MeteringOff OFF Digital EffectFader Tele Macro Fufsjoh JHJUBM&GGFDU 5FMF.BDSP $POU4IPU 4FMG5JNFS Wind CutZoom MIC MIC Level Voice ReductionDigital Zoom Self TimerTime Lapse REC Timeline Example of Time Lapse RecordingAdvanced playback Play OptionBackground Music Video Duration Highlight playback time HighlightView Slide Show Start Story-Board PrintSlide Show Music Slide Show IntervalSet the interval between slide show transitions Slide Show Effect File InfoYou can see image information for each image System setting LCD BrightnessLCD Enhancer Date/Time Display GuidelineTV Display TV TypeAuto LCD Off Hdmi TV OutPC Software RemoteTV Connect Guide USB ConnectAnynet+ HDMI-CEC Submenu items HMX-S15/S16 only Storage InfoFile No FormatTime Zone Date/Time SetRecording during playback. Time Type Date TypeShutter Sound Beep Sound101 Auto Power Off102 Quick On StbyManual Dial REC Lamp103 Language Default Set105 DemoDeleting a Section of a Video Partial Delete Editing video clips107 Dividing a VideoCombining Videos Touch the Menu tab Edit Combine108 Protection from Accidental Erasure file managementGo to Step Deleting FilesYou can erase your recordings one by one, or at once Touch the Menu tab Delete then the desired submenuCopying Files HMX-S15/S16 only Wireless network connection Auto Connecting to a NetworkConfiguration HMX-S15/S16 only 113 Manual Network Connection 115 Device InformationUsing the wireless network HMX-S15/S16 only Sharing the VIDEOS/PHOTOS 118 Saving the VIDEOS/PHOTOS to a PC To transfer your videos/photos to another camcorder Transferring Videos and Photos Between Other Devices121 To receive videos/photos from another camcorderConnecting to a TV Connecting to a High Definition TV with HdmiUsing a mini Hdmi cable What is Anynet+ function? Understanding the Hdmi cable123 Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output Connecting to a Regular TVViewing on a TV Screen Image appearance depends on TV screen ratio125 Dubbing videos Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder126 To stop printing after printing starts To set the number of prints To cancel the print settingPrinting photos Direct Printing with a Pictbridge PrinterTo set the date/time imprint Printer mode, touch the Menu tab Date/Time128 129 What YOU can do with a Windows ComputerMain functions System requirementsConnecting the USB cable Using with a Windows computer131 About the Intelli-studio main windowEditing videos or photos Playing back videos or photos133 Sharing the videos/photos onlineUsing AS a Removable Storage Device File format Structure of folders and files on the storage mediaVideo file H.264 ➀ Photo file ➁Troubleshooting Storage media136 137 Recording138 Playback139 Editing videos140 USB141 Wireless NetworkSymptoms and Solutions Display142 143 144 Adjusting the image during recording Playback on your camcorder145 146 Playback on other devices TV, etcConnecting to a computer Overall operations Menu items that cannot be used at the same time148 Environment configuration for use of AllShare PC Software Using AllShare PC Software HMX-S15/S16 onlyWhat is a Music Shake? Using external sound sources150 151 MaintenanceLCD screen LensNTSC-compatible countries/regions Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources On TV color systemsVideo signal SpecificationsModel name RF exposure statements Samsung Limited Warranty WarrantyRoHS compliant
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