Samsung HMX-H300RP/EDC, HMX-H304SP/MEA Safety Warnings Important Information on USE, Precautions

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Before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

About this user manual

WARNING

There is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

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

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There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage

CAUTION

to the 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 adaptor with your camcorder, connect the adaptor 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.

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.

correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.

This User Manual covers HMX-H00, HMX-H0, HMX-H04, HMX-H0, HMX-H20 models.

Illustrations of model HMX-H300 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 Quality” page 54

-“Super Fine” (): Records in the Super Fine quality. (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 and have the same meaning.

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Safety Warnings Important Information on USE PrecautionsBefore using this camcorder Safety information FollowedSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents 112 Connecting to a TV101 115Insert a memory card. page Quick start guideYou can record videos in H.264 format Recording videos Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screenQuick start guide Recording photosYou can enjoy HD high definition videos on an HDTV. page Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screenViewing on a high definition TV Sharing videos/photos on YouTube/Flickr/FaceBook STEP Delete videos or photosCamcorder Getting to know the camcorderWhats Included with Your Front & Left Getting to know the camcorderLocation of Controls Right Top & Bottom Left of the LCD screen Record modeIdentifying the Screen Displays Centre of the LCD screenVideo play mode Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screenPhoto play mode Attaching the Ferrite Core Getting startedAttaching the Grip Belt Ferrite CoreDetaching the battery Using the BatteryAttaching the battery Getting startedUsing the AC power adaptor Using the USB cable Charging the BatteryTo charge the battery Colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display To check the charging stateUsing an AC power source About the battery Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFF When using this camcorder for the first timeBasic operation of the camcorder LCD screenAdjusting the LCD Screen Basic operation of the camcorderFull and minimum display modes alternate Setting the Operation Modes Using the Display ButtonFull display mode Minimum display mode Using the Touch Panel TouchFirst time settings Setting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First TimeSupported languages First time settingsSelecting the Languages Submenu items About the storage mediaSelecting the Storage Media HMX-H303/H304/H305 only To insert a memory card About the storage mediaInserting / Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied To eject a memory cardSdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cards Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not SuppliedCompatible memory cards Common cautions for memory cardsHandling a memory card Recordable number of photos Recordable Time and CapacityRecording time available for video in minutes Unit Approximate minutes of recordingAppears, and recording starts Basic recordingRecording Videos Basic recording Capturing Photos During Video Recording Select a subject to record When the subject is in focusRecording Photos When recording a close-up Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoTo zoom out ZoomingTo zoom Zoom speedUnderstanding OIS Anti-Shake OIS Optical Image StabilizerUse the Anti-ShakeOIS function in the following cases To change thumbnail display type Changing the Playback ModeBasic playback Sorted by dateBasic playback Playing VideosSearch playback To adjust the volumePlayback / Pause / Stop Frame by frame playback Skip playbackViewing Photos Touch the photo you want to displayViewing a slide show Zooming during photo playback To start a slide show in the menu screenUsing the menu items Handling MenusRecording menu items Using the menu itemsMenu Items Slide Show Option  available, X not available Playback menu itemsEdit Combine Scene Video ResolutionAdvanced recording Advanced recording Video Quality Photo ResolutionYou can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded You can select the quality of the video to be recordedUnderstanding White Balance Photo Sharpness White BalanceTouch the Menu To set the white balance manually Indicator appearsAperture Set White BalanceShutter Touch the Menu Tab  ShutterUnderstanding Aperture Touch the Menu Tab  EV Increase Tab to adjustSuper C.Nite Understanding EV Exposure ValueTouch Focusing manually during recordingFocus Scenes to set focus manually forExamples of  Digital Effect options Using the touch point functionDigital Effect To activate the touch point with a long touchFader Recording a video with Fade effectTele Macro Cont. Shot Wind Cut Digital Zoom Touch the Menu tab  Wind Cut Touch the desired submenu itemSelf Timer Time Lapse REC 135 seconds Off Disables Time Lapse RECExample of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording intervalQuick View Deleting files after Quick ViewPlay Option Advanced playbackGuideline You can select a specific video playback optionHighlight playback time to the duration of a video Advanced playbackHighlight File appears Slide Show Option File InfoYou can see the image information for all images You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once Editing filesDelete Files you want to protect, touch Editing filesProtect Touch Yes If you selected All On,Copy HMX-H303/H304/H305 only Images are copied All Files Copy all imagesTouch the pause DividePlayback control tabs Point of division, and then touchSelected videos. Touching Video thumbnail toggles a CombineTouch the video thumbnails Or not selectedSystem setting Setting Menu ItemsStorage Info HMX-H303/H304/H305 only System settingTouch the Menu  Setting Tab  Storage InfoBetween the two locations Setting the local timeFile No Time Zone You can set the display format for the time Touch the Menu Date/Time Set Time TypeDate Type Tab  Time TypeTouch the Menu  Setting tab  Date/Time Display Date/Time DisplayAuto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Quick On Stby Auto Power Off Quick On StbyTab  Auto Power Off PC Software Tab  Hdmi TV Out USB Connect Hdmi TV OutConnected the camcorder to To a TV On the TV screen when you have connected your camcorderTV Connect Guide TV Display Tab  TV DisplaySubmenu items HMX-H 0 /H 04/H 0  only Format Default SetLanguage Demo Anynet+ HDMI-CEC Off Disable the Demo function On Enables the Demo functionUsing the Demo function Using 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 Connecting to a TVConnecting to a Regular TV OutputViewing on a TV Screen Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratioDubbing videos Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD RecorderDirect Printing with a Pictbridge Printer To cancel the print settingPrinting photos To set the number of printsPrinting photos To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printersMain functions 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 mediaVideo file H.264 ➀ Photo file ➁Storage media TroubleshootingBattery 101102 TroubleshootingLower resolution Replace memory card with a faster cardRecording 103Only two files can be combined 104Editing videos Over than 1.8GB Combined FunctionUSB 105106 Display Symptoms and SolutionsPower Symptom 107Adjusting the image during recording 108 Playback on other devices TV, etc Sound from a TV connected using the Hdmi Protected CablePlayback on your camcorder 109Connecting to a computer 110Aperture Manual, Shutter Manual Overall operationsMenu items that cannot be used at the same time 111Cleaning the camcorder Maintenance & additional informationMaintenance To clean the lensPower sources Maintenance & additional informationUsing Your Camcorder Abroad PAL-compatible countries/regionsGlossary AF Auto FocusSpecifications PALContact Samsung world wide Region Country Contact Centre  Web SiteContact Samsung world wide Correct disposal of batteries in this product RoHS compliant Electrical and electronic equipment, and we do not use
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HMX-H300BP/XIL, HMX-H303BP/MEA, HMX-H300BP/EDC, HMX-H304BP/XER, HMX-H300UP/MEA specifications

The Samsung HMX-H300SP/EDC is a compact and feature-rich camcorder designed for both amateur and semi-professional videographers. This device is engineered to capture high-resolution video with remarkable clarity and color fidelity, making it an excellent choice for a variety of recording needs, from family events to travel documentaries.

One of the standout features of the HMX-H300SP/EDC is its ability to record in Full HD 1080p at 60fps, ensuring that videos come out smooth and detailed. The camcorder is equipped with a powerful 3.0-inch touchscreen LCD display that provides a user-friendly interface, allowing users to navigate settings and playback footage with ease. This display also enhances the shooting experience by offering a clear view of framing and compositions.

The HMX-H300SP/EDC employs Samsung’s advanced optical zoom technology, featuring a 20x optical zoom lens that allows for close-up shots without sacrificing image quality. This capability enables users to capture distant subjects easily, making it ideal for outdoor events and nature photography.

In terms of storage, the camcorder supports SD/SDHC memory cards, providing ample space for extensive video recording. Coupled with its dual codec functionality, users can choose to record in either AVCHD or MP4 formats, which allows for greater flexibility when it comes to editing and sharing videos. Availing of these formats is crucial for compatibility with various editing software and platforms.

Another key technology incorporated into the HMX-H300SP/EDC is the Smart Auto feature, which intelligently selects the best settings based on the shooting environment. This functionality is particularly beneficial for novice users, as it takes the guesswork out of adjusting settings, allowing them to focus more on the creative aspects of filming.

For audio capture, the camcorder features a built-in stereo microphone that ensures crystal clear sound quality, enhancing the overall production value of the recorded videos. Additionally, with the help of features such as the Wind Cut function, users can reduce unwanted background noise during outdoor filming.

The stylish and lightweight design of the HMX-H300SP/EDC makes it exceptionally portable, ensuring that users can take it anywhere. Its ergonomic shape and easy-to-reach controls contribute to a comfortable filming experience, even during extended use.

In summary, the Samsung HMX-H300SP/EDC is a versatile camcorder packed with innovative features that cater to a diverse range of videography needs. With its exceptional video quality, flexible recording formats, and user-friendly interface, it stands out as a reliable choice for anyone looking to capture life's moments with professional flair.