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Samsung HMX- QF20, HMX-Q20, HMX-Q200 Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc.)

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Troubleshooting

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Appendixes

Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc.)

Symptom Explanation/Solution

You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI

cable. You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable.•

You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/

Video cable.

The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is

connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the input jack of the device used for dubbing images

from your camcorder. ¬page 85

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Your PictBridge printer cannot print photos

from your camcorder.

Your printer may not print images edited on a computer or recorded using other devices.

This is not an error.

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Connecting to a computer

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Your computer does not recognize your

camcorder.

Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, and

then connect the USB cable again correctly.

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Cannot play back a video file properly on a

PC.

You need a video codec to play back the file recorded on your camcorder. Install the

software provided with your camcorder. ¬page 89

Make sure you insert the connector in the correct orientation, and connect the USB cable to

the micro USB jack on your camcorder firmly.

Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, and then

connect the cable again properly.

To play back an HD video file, you need a computer with better specifications.

Use a computer with the recommended specifications. ¬page 88

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Intelli-studio does not function properly. Exit the Intelli-studio application, and restart the Windows computer.•

Intelli-studio does not start. Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu or install Intelli-studio on the computer.

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Contents

Main ii Important safety instructions iii iv v Safety warnings Icons used in this manual Before reading this user manual Precautions Before reading this user manual Before using this camcorder Important information on use About this user manual Before reading this user manual Notes regarding trademarks Safety information 5 6 7 8 Contents Getting Started ..............................................11 Basic functions ..............................................36 Extended functions ........................................44 Playback/Editing ............................................55 Contents Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) ................71 Using with other devices ................................81 Settings ........................................................95 Appendixes .................................................107 Getting Started Learn about your camcorders layout, icons, and home screen. Unpacking Checking your accessories Camcorder layout Camcorder layout Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card Page 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! Recording time available for video in minutes Recordable number of photos Charging the battery Using the AC power adaptor Using the USB cable Checking the battery state You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state. Battery level display Available charging and running time for the battery Continuous Recording (without zoom) Using an AC power source About the battery Turning your camcorder on/off [Home ( )] button Your camcorder turns off even when you close the LCD screen. LCD screen 1 Using the touch screen Using the touch screen Switching the information display mode Using the touch screen Adjusting the LCD screen 1 2 Performing the initial setup Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the first time. 1 The time zone (Home) screen appears based on Lisbon and London (Greenwich Mean Time). 2 Selecting the language Video recording mode Left of the LCD screen Center of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen Learning icons Photo recording mode Left of the LCD screen Center of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Video playback mode: Single view Bottom of the LCD screen Getting Started Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Photo playback mode: Single view 1/12 100_0001 Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen Using the Home screen Accessing the Home screen 1 2 Icons on the Home screen Using the grip belt 90 Vertical grip 180 Switch grip Page 3 4 Recording videos Page Recording videos in portrait mode 1 2 3 4 5 Tagging great moments while recording (My Clip function) 3 The recording ( ) icon appears and recording starts. 4 The camcorder tags the scene as My Clip ( ). 5 Recording photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in the photo recording mode. 1 2 stop] button. Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO) To zoom in To zoom out Zooming Extended functions Learn how to record a video and photo by selecting a mode. Using the Manual modes White Balance 1 White Balance ( ) tab. To set the white balance manually 1 2 Back Light Back Light ( ) tab. Back lighting causes the subject to be darker than the background Focus Focus ( ) tab. Super C.Nite Super C. Nite ( ) tab. Self Timer Self Timer ( ) tab. Cont. Shot The Continuous Shot function lets you capture up to eight photos in rapid succession. Cont. Shot ( ) tab. Using the Art Film modes Fader 2 Fader ( ) tab. Recording a video with Fade effect 1 Digital Effect ( ) tab. You can view the hidden items by dragging the LCD screen left or right or touching the / tab. Using the Art Time Lapse mode 2 3 The Art Time Lapse recording starts. 4 5 6 7 Using the Art Time Lapse mode Playback/Editing Learn how to play back and edit videos and photos. Viewing videos or photos in playback mode.......................56 Editing videos or photos .....................................................63 Viewing videos or photos in playback mode Starting the playback mode Playing back videos 1 2 3 the Thumbnail view ( ) tab. To adjust the volume during video playback 1 2 / tab to increase or decrease audio volume. Playback/Pause/Stop Search playback Skip playback Slow playback Frame by frame playback 2 3 playback. The camcorder tags the scene as My Clip ( ). 4 the Thumbnail view ( ) tab. 1 2 The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen. 3 ( ) tab. Find photos in various ways 1 2 Zooming during photo playback You can magnify a playback image. 1 2 Editing videos or photos Share (HMX-QF20 only) Sharing videos 2 The camcorder plays the video you selected. 1 2 The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen. 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 Delete My Clip You can delete the My Clip tags from a video tagged as My Clip. 2 3 4 The camcorder will delete all My Clip tags from the video. My Clip Creation You can extract the exciting scenes tagged as My Clip from a video and create one file with them. 2 3 Protect 1 2 3 Smart BGM 2 3 Divide 4 tabs. 5 the Cutting ( ) tab. A message appears asking for your confirmation. 2 3 combined. 4 Page Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions. Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings Connecting to a WLAN 1 2 3 2 The camcorder automatically searches for available AP devices. 3 4 5 2 The camcorder automatically searches for available AP devices. 3 4 5 using the virtual keyboard. page 75 Network connection tips Entering text W X 123 / !@# ABC Using video or photo sharing web sites Accessing a web site 2 3 ( Login ) tab. Viewing videos or photos on a TV Link-enabled TV 1 the Confirm tab. 2 Refer to your TVs user manual for more information. Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos Installing the program for Auto backup on your PC 1 2 3 program appears on the PC screen, click OK. Page Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos 7 8 values. Using with other devices Connecting to a TV Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI Using a micro HDMI cable 1 2 3 1 2 attached the camcorder to. Refer to the TVs instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. 3 start to play back videos or photos. pages 56~62 Page 1 DVD/HDD recorder) with the Audio/Video cable. device. 2 Dubbing videos to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders You can dub videos recorded on your camcorder to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder. Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 1 The photo thumbnails appear on the LCD screen. 2 Camcorder Photo Printer (Compatible with PictBridge) 1 2 The selected date and time display option is set. 3 The selected date and time will be printed on photos. Transferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files with Intelli-studio When you connect the camcorder to a PC with a USB cable, Intelli- studio automatically launches. If you do not want to save any new files, select No. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 page 103 2 3 procedure starts. Click Yes to confirm. Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window. 2 1345 76 For details, select Help Help on the Intelli- studio screen. 1 2 3 Step 4. Editing videos or photos 1 2 3 4 5 Transferring files by connecting the camcorder as a removable disk Viewing the contents of storage media 1 2 3 4 page 89 5 Different file types are stored in different folders. 6 Video file (H.264) 1 Photo file 2 File format Video files Photo files Page Settings menu Accessing the settings menu 5 1 2 3 Settings menu Shooting To set external songs as background music 1 2 3 4 5 To delete the external songs from the memory card Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II) Settings menu Display Settings menu Connectivity Page Page Page Appendixes Troubleshooting Warning icons and messages Battery Storage media Page Playback Editing videos USB Wireless Network (HMX-QF20 only) Symptoms and solutions Power Display Page Storage Media Adjusting the image during recording Playback on your camcorder Playback on other devices (TV, etc.) Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc.) Connecting to a computer Overall operations Maintenance Cautions when storing Cleaning the camcorder Maintenance LCD screen Power sources On TV color systems NTSC-compatible countries/regions Using your camcorder abroad Glossary Specifications The technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. 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