Samsung HMX-H300UP/MEA, HMX-H304SP/MEA, HMX-H300BP/EDC, HMX-H300RP/EDC manual Basic recording

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Basic recording

If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited.

Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations because of a memory card error.

Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.

Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while the camcorder is accessing the memory card. Doing so may damage the memory card or the data in the memory card.

Videos are compressed in the H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) format.

Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.

For the on-screen information display, see pages 101~105

For approximate recording time, see page 37.

Sound is recorded by the internal stereo microphone located on the front of the camcorder.

Make sure that the microphone is not blocked.

Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording function to see if there are any problems with the audio or video recording.

For various functions available during recording, see pages 53~69

If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is interrupted, the camcorder switches to the data recovery mode. While data is being recovered, no other function is enabled.

In the record mode, you can set the Quick View menu option. The Quick View icon appears when you have set the Quick View menu option to On.

The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not affect the image the camcorder is recording.

Under some low light conditions that may be encountered, the video motion may not be fluid as under normal light conditions.

The noise from around area may be recorded if you record video in a quiet environmental place because of increased microphone sensitivity. Due to increased microphone sensitivity, the noise occurred by motor when the zoom is moving can be recorded.

ISO will be automatically adjusted when recording indoor or in a dark place. At this time, the video may occur noise or if you record the video in a very dark place, you may not able to check it. When recording at night, we recommend you to use professional camcorders which have an infrared imaging system.

When executing HDIS on a tripod or on a fixing device, the image may be shaken. when fixing the camcorder on a tripod, set HDIS off.

Even using the Continuous Recording function, it can record videos maximum 1.8GB. After resuming to recording videos from pause, if the recorded file exceeds 1.8GB, it will be automatically recorded to the next file.

When the camcorder powers off when recording, the video will be saved in the storage media.

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Precautions Safety Warnings Important Information on USEBefore using this camcorder Followed Safety informationSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents 115 Connecting to a TV101 112Quick start guide You can record videos in H.264 formatInsert a memory card. page Recording photos Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screenQuick start guide Recording videosViewing videos or photos on the LCD screen Viewing on a high definition TVYou can enjoy HD high definition videos on an HDTV. page STEP Delete videos or photos Sharing videos/photos on YouTube/Flickr/FaceBookGetting to know the camcorder Whats Included with YourCamcorder Getting to know the camcorder Location of ControlsFront & Left Right Top & Bottom Centre of the LCD screen Record modeIdentifying the Screen Displays Left of the LCD screenTop of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen Video play modePhoto play mode Ferrite Core Getting startedAttaching the Grip Belt Attaching the Ferrite CoreGetting started Using the BatteryAttaching the battery Detaching the batteryCharging the Battery To charge the batteryUsing the AC power adaptor Using the USB cable To check the charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display Colour of the LED indicates the power or charging stateUsing an AC power source About the battery LCD screen When using this camcorder for the first timeBasic operation of the camcorder Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFFBasic operation of the camcorder Adjusting the LCD ScreenSetting the Operation Modes Using the Display Button Full display mode Minimum display modeFull and minimum display modes alternate Touch Using the Touch PanelSetting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First Time First time settingsFirst time settings Selecting the LanguagesSupported languages About the storage media Selecting the Storage Media HMX-H303/H304/H305 onlySubmenu items To eject a memory card About the storage mediaInserting / 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 cards Handling a memory card Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable Time and CapacityRecording time available for video in minutes Recordable number of photosBasic recording Recording VideosAppears, and recording starts Basic recording Capturing Photos During Video Recording When the subject is in focus Recording PhotosSelect a subject to record Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart Auto When recording a close-upZoom speed ZoomingTo zoom To zoom outAnti-Shake OIS Optical Image Stabilizer Use the Anti-ShakeOIS function in the following casesUnderstanding OIS Sorted by date Changing the Playback ModeBasic playback To change thumbnail display typePlaying Videos Basic playbackSkip playback To adjust the volumePlayback / Pause / Stop Frame by frame playback Search playbackTouch the photo you want to display Viewing PhotosTo start a slide show in the menu screen Viewing a slide show Zooming during photo playbackHandling Menus Using the menu itemsUsing the menu items Menu ItemsRecording menu items Playback menu items Edit CombineSlide Show Option  available, X not available Video Resolution Advanced recordingScene You can select the quality of the video to be recorded Video Quality Photo ResolutionYou can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded Advanced recordingPhoto Sharpness White Balance Touch the MenuUnderstanding White Balance Set White Balance Indicator appearsAperture To set the white balance manuallyShutter Understanding ApertureShutter Touch the Menu Tab  Understanding EV Exposure Value Increase Tab to adjustSuper C.Nite Touch the Menu Tab  EVScenes to set focus manually for Focusing manually during recordingFocus TouchTo activate the touch point with a long touch Using the touch point functionDigital Effect Examples of  Digital Effect optionsRecording a video with Fade effect FaderTele Macro Cont. Shot Touch the Menu tab  Wind Cut Touch the desired submenu item Wind Cut Digital ZoomSelf Timer Time Lapse REC Total time for recording Recording interval Off Disables Time Lapse RECExample of Time Lapse Recording 135 secondsDeleting files after Quick View Quick ViewYou can select a specific video playback option Advanced playbackGuideline Play OptionAdvanced playback HighlightHighlight playback time to the duration of a video Slide Show Option File Info You can see the image information for all imagesFile appears Editing files DeleteYou can erase your recordings one by one or all at once Touch Yes If you selected All On, Editing filesProtect Files you want to protect, touchImages are copied All Files Copy all images Copy HMX-H303/H304/H305 onlyPoint of division, and then touch DividePlayback control tabs Touch the pauseOr not selected CombineTouch the video thumbnails Selected videos. Touching Video thumbnail toggles aSetting Menu Items System settingTab  Storage Info System settingTouch the Menu  Setting Storage Info HMX-H303/H304/H305 onlySetting the local time File No Time ZoneBetween the two locations Tab  Time Type Date/Time Set Time TypeDate Type You can set the display format for the time Touch the MenuDate/Time Display Touch the Menu  Setting tab  Date/Time DisplayAuto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Quick On Stby Tab  Auto Power OffQuick On Stby PC Software USB Connect Hdmi TV Out Connected the camcorder toTab  Hdmi TV Out Tab  TV Display On the TV screen when you have connected your camcorderTV Connect Guide TV Display To a TVFormat Default Set LanguageSubmenu items HMX-H 0 /H 04/H 0  only Off Disable the Demo function On Enables the Demo function Using the Demo functionDemo Anynet+ HDMI-CEC What is Anynet+ function? Connecting to a TVConnecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi Using a mini Hdmi cableOutput Connecting to a TVConnecting to a Regular TV Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the compositeImage appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Viewing on a TV ScreenDubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder Dubbing videosTo set the number of prints To cancel the print settingPrinting photos Direct Printing with a Pictbridge PrinterTo set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers Printing photosSystem requirements Using with a Windows computerWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main functionsTo disconnect the USB cable Using with a Windows computerUsing the Intelli-studio Programme Connecting the USB cableAbout the Intelli-studio main window Editing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Viewing the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage DevicePhoto file ➁ Video file H.264 ➀101 TroubleshootingBattery Storage mediaReplace memory card with a faster card TroubleshootingLower resolution 102103 RecordingOver than 1.8GB Combined Function 104Editing videos Only two files can be combined105 USBSymptoms and Solutions Power106 Display 107 SymptomAdjusting the image during recording 108 109 Sound from a TV connected using the Hdmi Protected CablePlayback on your camcorder Playback on other devices TV, etc110 Connecting to a computer111 Overall operationsMenu items that cannot be used at the same time Aperture Manual, Shutter ManualTo clean the lens Maintenance & additional informationMaintenance Cleaning the camcorderPAL-compatible countries/regions Maintenance & additional informationUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesAF Auto Focus GlossaryPAL SpecificationsRegion Country Contact Centre  Web Site Contact Samsung world wideContact Samsung world wide Correct disposal of batteries in this product Electrical and electronic equipment, and we do not use RoHS compliant
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