Samsung HMX-F80BN

Connecting to a TV

VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN

Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio

Recording ratio Appearance on Wide

Screen (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV

Images recorded in

a 16:9 ratio

Images recorded in

a 4:3 ratio

Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the

video may include the noise.

CARD

Contents

Main ii Important safety instructions iii iv v 2 SAFETY WARNINGS PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE Before reading this user manual Before reading this user manual Before using this camcorder Notes regarding trademarks 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 Quick start guide 12 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 16 Left of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning / IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS Video and Photo recording mode 17 Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Video playback mode: Single view Protect Center of the LCD screen 18 Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Photo playback mode: Single view Center 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 color of the CHG lamp indicates the charging state. Charging (CHG) lamp 22 Available charging and running time for the battery Continuous Recording (without zoom) Using an AC power source 23 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> 32 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 44 Skip playback To adjust the volume during video playback 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) 61 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 85 USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 2 3 For details, select Help Help on the Intelli-studio screen. 87 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 101 MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing Cleaning the camcorder Maintenance & additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Power sources On TV color systems NTSC-compatible countries/regions Maintenance & additional information GLOSSARY Specifications Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED) Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) Correct disposal of batteries in this product