Samsung HMX-F80 Playback

Troubleshooting

Recording

Message Icon Informs that... Action

File number is full.

Cannot record video. -

Folder and file number have reached

the maximum number and you cannot

record.

Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up

important ﬁles before formatting.

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File number is full.

Cannot take a photo. -

Folder and file number have reached

the maximum number and you cannot

record.

Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up

important ﬁles before formatting.

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Check the lens cover. Lens cover is closed. Open the lens cover.•

Playback

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Read Error -Some problems occurred when

reading data from storage media.

Format the storage media using the menu after backing up important ﬁles

to PC or another storage device.

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Corrupted file -This file cannot be read. Format the storage media after backing up important ﬁles to a PC or

another storage device.

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Contents

Main USER SAFETY WARNINGS PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Before reading this user manual Before reading this user manual Beforeusingthiscamcorder Notesregardingtrademarks Safety information WARNING Page CAUTION Page Contents Contents Advanced recording ......................................52 Advanced playback .......................................67 Specifications .............................................. 104 Other settings ................................................ 74 Connecting to a TV ........................................80 Quick start guide Page Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 3 1 2 Getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Checking your accessories LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left Right/Top & Bottom Rear Left of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning / // Operatingstatus(standby/ IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS VideoandPhotorecordingmode Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Video playback mode: Single view Protect Centre of the LCD screen Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Photo playback mode: Single view Centre of the LCD screen To insert the battery Getting started INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY To eject the battery 1 2 CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor. 1 2 3 To charge the battery with the power adaptor To charge the battery by connecting to a PC CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state. Charging (CHG) lamp Available charging and running time for the battery Continuous Recording (without zoom) Using an AC power source About the battery Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 1 2 SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME 1 2 3 Internal rechargeable battery SETTING THE OPERATION MODES SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) 1 2 3 SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS SELECTING THE LANGUAGES 1 2 3 4 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards <SDXC><SD> <SDHC> Handling a memory card The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards! RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video (Unit: Approximate minutes of recording) Recordable number of photos ATTACHING THE STRAP ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN 1 Open the LCD screen with your finger. 2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens. Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS 3 1 2 RECORDING PAUSE/RESUME 1 button. The recording (z) indicator appears and recording starts. 2 TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) 1 3 2 RECORDING PHOTOS 1 2 3 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) 1 2 3 4 ZOOMING IN/OUT To zoom in (T) To zoom out (W) USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS 3 Skip playback To adjust the volume during video playback Various playback operations 1 Playback and pause alternate 2 Search playback 1 2 PLAYING BACK MY CLIP 3 USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO 3 4 VIEWING PHOTOS 1 Select the photo thumbnail view. 2 3 ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK 1 Select the photo you want to 2 3 4 Using the menu items Using the menu items MENU ITEMS Recording menu items Playback menu items Using the menu items Setting menu items iSCENE Advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. [Control (Left/Right)] button p Video Resolution. with the [Control (Up/Down)] button, and then press the [Control (OK)] button. Photo Resolution White Balance To set the white balance manually 1 2 3 4 Face Detection 1 3 2 EV (Exposure Value) 1 2 3 4 C.Nite Focus Adjusting the focus manually 1 2 Anti-Shake(HDIS) Digital Special Effect Examples of 7 digital effect options Zoom Type Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC 1 2 3 4 Page Guideline Thumbnail View Option Advanced playback PlayOption 1 2 Smart BGM Option 1 1 2 3 4 5 Delete 1 2 3 4 Delete My Clip 1 2 3 4 Protect 1 2 3 4 Slide Show 1 2 3 File Info Other settings Date/Time Set 1 2 3 Date/Time Display LCD Brightness 1 2 3 Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off PC Software Format 1 2 Default Set 1 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI Using a micro HDMI cable 1 2 3 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output 1 2 3 Page Dubbing videos DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS 1 2 3 4 Using with a windows computer WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER Main Functions System Requirements USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 2 3 For details, select Help Help on the Intelli-studio screen. Step 3. Playing back videos or photos 1 2 3 Step 4. Editing videos or photos 1 2 3 4 5 USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1 2 3 Structure of folders and files on the storage media Videos (H.264) y Photos z File format Video files Troubleshooting WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES - Playback SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS Displays Page Page Adjusting the image during recording Playback on your camcorder Playback on other devices (TV, etc.) Connecting to a computer Page Maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing Cleaning the camcorder LCD screen Maintenance & additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Power sources On TV colour systems PAL-compatible countries/regions Maintenance & additional information GLOSSARY Specifications Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product