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High Definition Digital Camcorder
Models:
HMX-S15
HMX-S10
HMX-S16
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Troubleshooting
Install
Video signal
Default Set
Self Timer
Charging CHG indicator
Wireless network connection
Warranty
Maintenance
Symptoms and Solutions
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High Definition Digital Camcorder
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Contents
High Definition Digital Camcorder
Precautions
Safety Warnings
Settings required before using a function
Product
Important Information on USE
Before using this camcorder
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SD logo is a trademark. The Sdhc logo is a trademark
Important safety instructions
Ventilation
Overloading
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User Installer Caution
Product Unplug from the power supply
Safety information
Prohibited action
Do not disassemble
Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode
When not using the camcorder
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Contents
Using the manual dial
Using the flash
Changing the playback mode
Resolution
Slide Show Interval
Slide Show Music
Slide Show Effect
File Info
114 Manual network connection 115 Device information
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You can record videos in H.264 format
Quick start guide
Recording photos
Recording videos
Viewing on a high definition TV
Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen
You can enjoy HD high definition videos.
Delete videos or photos
Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/ FaceBook
Getting to know the camcorder
Checking your accessories
Whats Included with Your Camcorder
Front/Left
Location of Controls
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Rear/Right/Top/Bottom
Using the Remote Control
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Identifying the Screen Displays
Video record mode
Center of the LCD screen
Left of the LCD screen
Photo record mode
Top of the LCD screen
Video play mode
Bottom of the LCD screen
Photo play mode
To attach the battery
ATTACHING/DETACHING the Battery
To detach the battery
Getting started
To charge the battery with the AC power adaptor
Charging the Battery
To charge the battery with the USB cable
Battery level display
Checking the Battery State
Color of the LED indicates the power or charging state
Charging CHG indicator
Playback time
Video resolution Continuous recording time Approx min
Continuous Recording without zoom
About the battery
Using an AC power source
Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFF
Basic operation of the camcorder
Quick On Stby Mode in the Stby mode
Switching to the Power Saving Mode
Using the Display Button
Setting the Operation Modes
Switching the information display mode
You can switch the on-screen information display mode
Touch
Using the Touch Panel
Setting the Time Zone and DATE/TIME for the First Time
first time settings
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Supported languages
Selecting the Languages
English Português Polski Ελληνικά ⦽ǎᨕ
Getting ready to start recording
Card When using the memory card SD or Sdhc card
Selecting the Storage Media HMX-S15/S16 only
Submenu items
To insert a memory card
Inserting / Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied
To eject a memory card
Memory card
Compatible memory cards
Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied
Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cards
Common cautions for memory cards
Handling a memory card
SLC single level cell system faster write speed enabled
Recordable time available for video
Recordable Time and Capacity
Recordable number of photos
Attaching the Grip Belt
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Basic Camcorder Positioning
Adjusting the shooting angle
Attaching the Ferrite Core
Close the ferrite core until it clicks shut
Basic recording
Using the external microphone not supplied
Recording Videos
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Capturing Photos During Video Recording
To capture photos in video standby mode
To capture photos during video recording
720/60p 1920x1080 480/60p
Recording Photos
Appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen
Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart Auto
You can capture photos during video playback
Capturing Photos While Playing Back Videos
1080/60i XF, 1080/60i SF 1920x1080
720/60p 1280x720 480/60p 720x408
To zoom To zoom out
Zooming
Setting the ANTI-SHAKE OIS Optical Image Stabilizer
It typically occurs when Subject is in front of a window
Using Back Light Compensation Mode
Display Meaning
Using the Flash
Ex The manual dial set to Focus
Using the Manual Dial
Focus Aperture Shutter
Basic playback
Changing the Playback Mode
Playing Back Videos
You can set playback settings using the Play Option menu.
To play back videos
Tab. page 83 tab
To adjust the volume during video playback
Various playback operations
Touch your desired photo to display
Viewing Photos
To return to the thumbnails, touch the Return tab
Zooming during photo playback
Viewing a slide show
To stop the slide show, touch the Return tab
Slide show function is also available in the menu.
Using the Menu tab
Using the menu items
Handling Menus and Quick Menus
Touch Focus . The Focus function is used here as an example
Using the Quick menu tab
Video/photo record menu items
Menu Items
Video/photo playback menu items
Display setting menu items
Other setting menu items
Connectivity setting menu items
Video/photo recording menu items
Quick Menu Items
Auto Shutter
ISCENE
Advanced recording
Submenu items Videos
Resolution
Submenu items Photos
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Slow Motion
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White Balance
To set the white balance manually
ISO
Aperture
Touch the Menu tab Shutter then the desired submenu item
Shutter
Understanding EV Exposure Value
Super C.Nite
Focusing in a nearer subject Focusing on a further subject
Focusing manually during recording
Focus
Drag toward
Face Detection
Using the touch point function
You can activate the touch point by
Screen for about 2 seconds
Magic Touch
Off Disables the function
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Metering
Off OFF
Digital Effect
Fader
Tele Macro
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Wind Cut
Zoom MIC
MIC Level
Voice Reduction
Digital Zoom
Self Timer
Time Lapse REC
Total time for recording Recording interval
Example of Time Lapse Recording
Play Option
Advanced playback
Background Music
Min. to 10 min
Highlight
Over 10 min
View
Slide Show Start
Story-Board Print
Slide Show Interval
Slide Show Music
Set the interval between slide show transitions
Slide Show Effect
SD or Photo play mode
File Info
You can see image information for each image
Off Disables the function On Enables the LCD enhancer
System setting
LCD Brightness
LCD Enhancer
Date/Time Display
Guideline
TV Display
TV Type
Auto LCD Off
Hdmi TV Out
PC Software
Remote
TV Connect Guide
USB Connect
Normal TV Camcorder
Anynet+ HDMI-CEC
Submenu items HMX-S15/S16 only
Storage Info
File No
Format
Date/Time Set
Time Zone
Recording during playback.
Time Type
Date Type
Shutter Sound
Beep Sound
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Auto Power Off
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Quick On Stby
REC Lamp
Manual Dial
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Language
Default Set
Demo
Off Disables the function On Enables the Demo function
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Deleting a Section of a Video Partial Delete
Editing video clips
Dividing a Video
Touch the Menu tab Edit Combine
Combining Videos
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Protection from Accidental Erasure
file management
Touch the Menu tab Protect then the desired
Submenu item
You can erase your recordings one by one, or at once
Deleting Files
Touch the Menu tab Delete then the desired submenu
Go to Step
Copying Files HMX-S15/S16 only
Auto Connecting to a Network
Wireless network connection
Configure the network settings. See the Submenu items below
Configuration HMX-S15/S16 only
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Manual Network Connection
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Device Information
Using the wireless network HMX-S15/S16 only
Sharing the VIDEOS/PHOTOS
Saving the VIDEOS/PHOTOS to a PC
Using the wireless network HMX-S15/S16 only
To transfer your videos/photos to another camcorder
Transferring Videos and Photos Between Other Devices
Touch the Network Device to Device Touch Send
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To receive videos/photos from another camcorder
Connecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi
Connecting to a TV
Using a mini Hdmi cable
Understanding the Hdmi cable
What is Anynet+ function?
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Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output
Connecting to a Regular TV
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Image appearance depends on TV screen ratio
Viewing on a TV Screen
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Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder
Dubbing videos
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Printing photos
To set the number of prints To cancel the print setting
Direct Printing with a Pictbridge Printer
To stop printing after printing starts
Printer mode, touch the Menu tab Date/Time
To set the date/time imprint
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Main functions
What YOU can do with a Windows Computer
System requirements
Connecting the USB cable
Using the Intelli-studio Program
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About the Intelli-studio main window
Editing videos or photos
Playing back videos or photos
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Sharing the videos/photos online
Networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region
Viewing the contents of storage media
Using AS a Removable Storage Device
Video file H.264 ➀
Structure of folders and files on the storage media
Photo file ➁
File format
Storage media
Troubleshooting
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Recording
Memory card after formatting
Playback
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Editing videos
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USB
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Wireless Network
Display
Symptoms and Solutions
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When recording a subject
Press the Mode button to set the Video record mode.
Or delete the unnecessary files
Recording stops automatically
Operate
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Directly on your camcorder.
Playback on your camcorder
Adjusting the image during recording
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Playback on other devices TV, etc
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Connecting to a computer
Menu items that cannot be used at the same time
Overall operations
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Environment configuration for use of Kies
Using external sound sources
What is a Music Shake?
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External sound sources have 9 separate genres
LCD screen
Maintenance
Lens
Power sources
Using Your Camcorder Abroad
On TV color systems
NTSC-compatible countries/regions
Specifications
Video signal
Model name
Memory card SD/SDHC optional
RF exposure statements
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