Samsung SMARTCAMCORDER USeR UA_ HMX ©20BN/HMX ©20TN/HMX ©20RN HMX Q200BN/HMX Q200TN/HMX Q200RN HMX QF20BN
Important ¢afeCyincVuotion¢ 4 Follow all instructions, 5 Do not use this apparatus CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELE©TRIC SHOOK. 6 Clean only with dry cloth, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK} NO USER SERVIOBS,BLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED 7 Do not block any ventilation openings, Operate in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, DO NOT OPEN SERVICE PERSONNEL, This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.
Impo_¢ant safety instnJctions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel, Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparaIus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped, 15 Do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing.
Impo_¢ant safety instnJctions 23 SERVICING: 25 REPLACEMENT Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or removing the covers may expose you to dangerous vokage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 24 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power-supply 26 SAFEI_ cord or plug is damaged.
bspo_¢ant safety instructions USER INSTALLER CAUTION: Your authority to operate this FQC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCQ rules NOTE: _ B_,MP(S) INSIDETHIS PRODUQT QONTAIN IvlERQURY AND MUST BE RECYQLED OR DISPOSED OF AQQORDING TO LOQAL STATE OR FEDERAL bs,V\/S For details see lamprecycle,org, eiae org, or call 1 800 Samsung (7267864) CAUFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning Di
Before reading thi¢ ucer maqual Before reading this user manual, review the following. Precautions Safety warnings Warning! • /_" Warning There qury. s a potentla nsk of death or sel ous (_ Caution There sa a nsk of personal injury or damage topotent the product. • When using the AO power ac arxor WITrlyour camcoraer, conDecI rne aaaDtor to an outer_ wtr/protecTive grounqlng Do r/or expose the camcoraer Da_er} to erect sun Ignr, neaier8 raalator._ fire.
Befo_'e reading this t,sse_manual hmportant infonmation on use Thank you tot purehasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference, Should your camcorder fail to opert_te correctly, refer to Troubleshooting, ,mpages 108-- 120 This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.
Befo_'e reading this use_ manual • The wireless version of this camcorder may emit radio interference. Avoid using it near pacemakers and similar medical equipment. Always use caution when transfering files via Wi-Fi. There is a danger that your data could be intercepted. Take the appropriate security precautions when using wireless network products.
afet "-'h The safety / information ' pfeccquIloNs ' I JSII sJtea D@OW sl'e to Dfev@NI D@reoNsI INjury 0[ meter al aaFNages= Do not overload outlets or ex_ens o cores as mJs ms esut IN aDnorma neat or tire No sand or dust! Fne sane or ausl cause them to matunoIlOr Do not bend the ,ower oorxJ or damage the AC power adaptor by press ng on t wm a heavy ODJeC_.
Never use dean ng tluid or slmlJar cnemlcas tc sear me camcoraer Datte% Ree } the canlcorxser awa trom 181aeIRe camcor@er can cause ittc maltunctlon anc }oses a rak ot electric ST'lOOK to exDioae. ["""'7 Do not p ug in or unr ug me power cord wth wet hands. You c su d _ recei ......... trsshoc vvnen c[eanlr _ the AC adaptor, unplL ] the _)wer cord, Leaving the adaptc Do not spra} seaners erect )n me eameorder.
Do not )res _tne SL "race ot the LCD )u carl cause else a, unevenness or aamage me olspJay, Do not droo or exE Dse trie camcorae_ battery, AC adaptc or omer accessones _o severe viBraTions or ]1Boot, Severe vlbrat on or _]-pact can cause tnese terns to me?unction aria Do not Jse me camcoraer on a tr Boa Dt SUBBIJea)In a E ace where t is suBjeo_ to severe vBra_ Dn8 Drimpact, _eaa to DersonaJ injury, Do not use tne camcorser SUnllC -it or near neat ng n a reo] Do not leave closed eeuJomen_ E,xo
Do not hold the camooroe bythe LCD monitor when ltng t.The LCD scrgen couJa ae_acn ana _ne camcoraer ma, ta Do not use the oarnoordey near aTV orrado: TsoouLa cause olstortLor cqthe TV screen ornterterenoe inthe raa oDroaaoas_e Do not use the camoorder nea eouroes ofstrong _a owaves c magnetism SUCh as s oeaKers or1at je motors.
Conten G_ing _a_ed .............................................. Ur_packing Camcorde_ ..................................... _2 ayec_ ................................ 13 Iwsodlr_7/_ i_';', ng the b_!_:te_y arid memory, card ................. Ir/sert ng/ejeet ng the battery .................................................... Ir/sert ng/eject ng a mernory card (not supped) ........................ Cha_f:_ ng the batte_'y .........................................................
Contents Combine ................................................................................ 69 File Into ................................................................................... 70 l_asle fes o yo_ Nindovvs corT p £e 88 89 Transferring files by connecting the camcorder as a removable disk ........................................................................................ 93 ,,/irele............ ne/work,'HL,/X(]F2() only) ................
Getting Started Learn about your Unpacking Camcorder camcorder's Layout, icons, and home screen. ........................................................................... layout ................................................................ qserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card ................. ser_ng/ejectlng the battery .................................................... ser_ng/ejectlng a memory card (riot suppl ed) ........................ Charging the battery ...............
Unpacking Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsclng's Customer Care Center.
Camoorder layout s {_ Lens Charging indicator } Horn÷ (O) button 4 LCD screen (Touch screen) _} Internal microphone t 6 } Internal speaker 7 Jack cover (AV/HDMI/rnicro USB) 8 AV (Audio/Video) jack t ......
Ca,mco_de_ layout 1 Lens open/dose switcln Gripbelt S s Jack cover (DO IN) DO IN jack Zoom (T/VV) button ( } (7 lVly Clip (_/_) button Recording start/stop buSon Battery slot Memory card slot i0" ii 7 ,s, 10 / !_1 Getting Started ]4 Sattery/Memory card cover Battery release switch Tflpod Feceptac,e
Insei ting/Ejectingthe battei ! and memoir! calrd Inse_rtin{_/eiectin{_the batte_ry Battery release switch ....... Slide, and then open the battery slot cover as shown in the 7 Slide, and then open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure. figure. Insert the battery into the battery slot until it locks. Slide the Battery release switch !}_ Close the battery slot cover. :_ Close the battery slot cover.
Inse_ting/Eiecting the batte_y and memo_'y card Inselrtin_/eiectin_ a memory cared{not supplied} ...... ','i <,.,._£ s 7 Slide, and then open the memory card cover as shown in 7 Slide, and then open the memory the figure. Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. Gently push the memory Make sure that the label portion of the card is facing Lip and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure. :_ Close the memory card cover as shown in the figure. i_ card cover.
Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory ca,_d • You can use SD SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder, We recornmend you use an SDHC card, This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal oper_tion with SD cards bigger thar_ 2GB, Terminals MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported.
Inserting/Ejecting • the battery and memo_'y ca,_d Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you make a back up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC. Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formalting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause data loss. If you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the mer//ory card with your PC, your camcorder may not recognize the modified file.
Inse_ting/Eiecting the batte_y and memo_'y card 1GB _ 1,000,000,000 as the internal Full HD 1080/60i 7 14 30 61 123 247 497 HD 720/60p 10 21 42 86 174 349 702 Web/HD 9 19 40 81 167 336 665 bytes firmware : Actual formatted uses a portion capacity may be less of the memory. The higher the qua!ity and r÷sq!utign_ the mors memory the carrlcotder uses.
Gharging the batteIV Charge the The charging battery using indicator the AO power adaptor lights up and charging or the starts. USE_ cable.
Cha_ging the ba,tte_y ©llneckin_#the batten/state The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. _ _i The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state_ Fully charged _1 Gharging • Fully charged -ll,.
Charging the battery Video resolution Continuous recording Playback • time Full HD time HD Approx, 105 rain, Approx. 120 min. Approx, 140 rain, Approx. 160 rain. Charging time: Approxirnate time in rninutes required to fully charge a cornpletely exhausted battery. Recording/Playback tirne: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery, Tirnes shown above are measured under Samsung's test conditions.
Cha,_gin9 the battery • • ,, Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery falls or is dropped. If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the camcorder, you can darnage the camcorder. Battery properties A lithium ion battery is small sized and has a high capacity, Low ambient temperature (below 50<;F(10°O)) may shorten its usage time and affect its function.
Tu rningyou r camco rder on/off [Home (In')] button _' • The cerncoroer operates the seEf*dlagnosls function WNeNyou turn It :_n, _pages 108-113 e If the Quick On STBY tunctl _- s set to 5 Min and you close the LCD screen when tne _ower is or- the nOW6 savlnc --bage The camooraer _aaDt( oDer LCD screen _oae aouvates 105 tulns on automatically if you comect the AC powel Dr _nsert_ne battery _n]) tne carscor_er wltn the LOB _oreer • ,3 C/;II'//COIL#©F OF/lie/IF_I /vnen you use _ )ur camcorder
U¢ing the touch ¢0r n The touch screen lets you playback and recording with a simple touch of your finger. Place your hand on the rear side of the L©D screen to support it Then, touch the items displayed on the screen, Drag the touch screen up, down, left or right to select the desired items or files. Lightly touch items with your finger to select or execute.
Usin 9 the touch sc_een You can switch the on screen information display mode, Each time you touch the LCD screen, the full and minimum display modes alternate.
Using the touch sc_een /Vhen you reverse ana cJose Trle LCD screen by rotating _ to 180 ° towaras the lens, Tne camcoraer swE_cnestc tne The wide LGD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing. }layDaoK mooe 8 JTor/°laTIOaHy 180 90 ° '\ \ \ Excessive rotation may aamage the connective screen ana the carncoraer / 7 }lean finger[: lnts or dust on l__escreen wil_/a sot[ dot_ Open the LCD screen with your finger. * The screen opens up to 90 °.
Pe fforming the initialcetup Set the date 7 Open and time the LCD The time London Select screen zone local on the area LCD local area when to turn (Home) (Greenwich your tab of your screen Mean on the turning on this camcorder for the first time. Make sure the clock camcorder. appears based on Lisbon _ and Time). on the screen, set, and then touch the The date/time seltt/g is complete. map and is correctly tab.
Selecting the language You can select the language in wlsiels the eameorder displays the menu screen or messages. The camcorder retains the language setting even whets you turn it off, 7 Press the [Home screen left. (1Q')] button, and then drag the Home .... Touch the desired language. Franqais [i Deutsch Touch the Return (l)tab to complete the setting. • The oarncorder displays the menus screen and messages in the language you selected.
Lealrningicons The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different icons appear depending on the setting values, ly ......... Left of the LCD screen _ ° _x/_/ Right of the LCD screen _#_........ Storage Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/ Art Film mode/Art Time Lapse mode/ ..... /L...................................................
Leamin9 icons Left @ / H/ of the ...... LCD Right of the LCD screen screen @,_;_ ..... _*/_/ SmartAuto mode/Manual mode/ _999 A£ Film mode Video/Photo ....
Leamin9 icons Video thumbnail view tall O_ Erase protection Photo view _ My Clip thumbnail Combine Delete tab tab tab Vid .......
Learning icons ............... Video thumbnail view tab Photo thumbnail view Delete tab Photo recording Erase protection tab mode tab Bottom Top of the LCD screen ..... _ 1/12 Photo playback Photo image total number 100 0001 of the LCD screen • _@ .......
Using the Home sot Acce,_lng n the Holme SClfeeln IOOINS OIN the Home screen You carl select an operating mode or access the seltings menu by touching the icons on the Horne screen.
U ing the glrip belt Adjust the length ot the grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the [Recording start/stop] button with your thumb. The camcorder is designed so you can use it conveniently with either your right or left hand. If you want to use this function, set Switch Grip to On in the Settings menu, "-page 105 Select Vertical HD Recording to reco@ in a vertical position. ,-page 39 Rotate your camcorder to the vertical posKion.
Basic functions Learn about basic functions for video and photo shooting. Recording videos ................................................................ Recording videos in portrat mode ........................................... 37 39 Tagg ng great moments wh le record ng (My C p tunctlon) ........ 40 Recording photos ................................................................ 41 Recording with ease for beginners 42 Zooming (SMART AUTO) ............ ...............................
Recolrdingvideos Learn how to record videos easily and quickly in the video recording mode. Press the [Recording start/stop] button. • The recording (@)icon appears and recording starts. r [Recording start/stop] button s/ In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (_/) tab. To stop recording, again. The cart 3oraer A/th th s fL aetlor press the [Recording allows yOL | | ice Select a subject ) pause you ear/r÷cora iaD io teFsporarlJy your favorite to eause resume to record.
Recording videos t r_L If the power i,sinterrupted or an error Occurs dudng recoldir!g, the video may not be recorded/edited. • • Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a fa!!ure of vlaeos are camp _ssed in the H 264 MPEG-4 # C) tormat Eject the battery when you _-_ve finished recording to prevent unnecessary Da_ery power consumption, normal recording or playback operation because ef memory card error.
Reco_din9 videos Recording videos in portrait mode .... Select a subject to record. The camcorder can record videos in portrait mode, Set your camcorder to the vertical position. s/ Press the [Home (121")] button _ touch Vertical Press the [Recording • The recording (0)icon start/stop] button. appears and recording starts. HD Recording. • The oamcorder switches to portrait mode (vertical position). N Smart Auto N Manual Art Film Rotate the camcorder To stop recording, again.
Reco_ding videos • Tagging great moments while recording {My Clip function} Using the and then My Clip function, extract you car/tag the scenes tagged good scenes as My Clip The camcorder as My Olip (_). o, while recording, ()_) from tags the scene a long video later for viewing.
Recording photo Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in the photo recording mode. Center the subject [Recording in the LCD screen, start/stop] and then press the button. • The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded. [Recording start/stop] In STBY mode, touch the Photo recording button mode (_) tab. Do not turn oft the oamcotder or remove [ne memory card when taking )notos as it may damage the storage meo_a or data.
Re¢ording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO} User 7 friendly SMART AUTO Press the [Home optimizes (121")] button your camcorder _ touch Smart to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance. Auto.
Zooming This camcorder allows you to record using optical X20 zoom and digital X40 zoom by pressing the [Zoom (T/W)] button or touching the Zoom (_/; tabontheLeDscreen. _] _,,a Li_)[Oof zoor// i[/OH T: Teleonoto Recording enlarged image (telephoto) W: Nlde-arlgle Press the [Zoom (T)] bulton (telephoto). Or touch the Zoom i ,]_; tab, , and then touch the Telephoto (_) tab. The distant subject is gradually magnified. The highest zoom magnification ratio is X20 in the normal zoom in.
Extended functions Learn how to record a video and photo by selecting a mode. Using the Manual modes .................................................... vvn_e Baanee ....................................................................... 45 45 E_ Exsosure Vaue ................................................................ 46 Back UCqt .............................................................................. Focus 47 48 :}_ oer C.Nite .....................................................
U¢ing the Manual modes Wlhit÷ Balance 71necolor of your image depends on the type and quality ot the lig/nt source. If you want the color ot your image to be realistic, select a white balance setting that matches the kind of light illuminating your scene (Fluorescent, T_lngsten, Daylight, etc.). Press the [Home (12_)] button White Balance Touch the desired - touch 7 Custom o The Fill the Manual mode, WB touch White Balance (_) tab (_})tab. _,.
Using the Manual modes EV {ExposuT_eValue} Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark, In these cases, you can adjust the E DQe_e V81ueIs Ine totaE amount OT gF_ aJloweo IO tall oD _ne exposure to get a better videos and photos. )hotos o[ wdeos, The h _ner tne number, tne gr÷ate photographic rnedium (Image sensor) during the process ot taldng exam xe. +0.
Using the Manual modes Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark, Press the [Home Back Touch Light the desired (12t')] button - touch [ typlOall_ Manual e The oerss{ n you M_ s in front warlI ot a window to reoora a DrlgF_ DacKg is weanng While OU I_, The eersc or snlrly - The ® The Off: Disables the function, On: Backlight compensation brightens the subject.
Using the Manual modes Focus Auto: The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When you turn the camcorder on. focus is always set to automatic. n most sltuat ons t } pelter lo use lne automatic focus feature, as it ets Manua 7 in STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (_)tab. Focus the [Home (12_)] button - touch ou ma which automatc the focus Press )u concentrate on lne creative side at your recoraiF j You can also set the focus manually.
Using the Manual modes Super C_Nite You can adjust or recording the shutter a bnghter speed image when in dark recording places a slow moving without object Off: Disables the function compromising Normal: The shutter opens for 1/60 of a second in the normal color. 7 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode (_) [] tab. mode and automatically switches to open for 1/30 of a second in a dark place. Use this function to get bright images in a dark place Press the [Home Super C.
Using the Manual modes Self Timer When the self timer before 7 recording in 8TBY Press Self <2 Cont, Shot Touch _FF _,_ mode, the [Home Timer (:_i) the is enabled, starts. You touch desired there is a time delay can take the photos Photo (121")] button recording - touch of 10 seconds The of yourself. mode (!Q!) tab. 7 In STBY Manual tab. submenu Continuous Shot function lets you capture Lip to eight photos in rapid succession. item. <_ mode, Press the Cont.
Udng the Aft Film modes Fade_f Fade In {Auerox,3 seconds You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. 7 2 in STBY mode, touch Press the [Home Fader .... Touch (i__i) the Video recording (121")] button - submenu item. touch mode (_)tab. Art Film tab.
Using the Aft Film modes Digital Effect Using 7 the Press Digital Touch • Digital the Effect Effect the function [Home (12i')] ( your - recording touch Art a creative look. displayed during or playback, off: Without any recording Digital Effect, a normal, natural image is Film ) tab. desired You can view gives button submenu the hidden or right or touching the Black & White: white item.
Using the Art Time Lapse mode Using the Art Time Lapse function, you can sot the camcorder to add emotion and something different experience on a dry and boring time lapse video. In STBY mode, touch Press the [Home .... Touch the desired the Video recording (12_)] button _ touch mode (_ii) In Art Time Lapse mode, you can record videos in 1920x1080/ SOp resolution only, Press the [Recording start/stop] bulton if you want to stop the Art Time Lapse mode, tab. Art Time Lapse. menu.
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Playback/Editing Learn how to play back and edit videos and photos. Viewing videos or photos in playback mode ....................... :}tart ng the playback mode ..................................................... 56 56 Playing back v deos ................................................................ Tugg ng great rnomet/ts durng playback .................................. 57 60 view _/g photos .......................................................................
Using thePlayback (_) tab
Viewing videos o__photos in playback mode Playin{_ back videos You carl preview recorded videos in the thumbnail view and find and play your desired video directly. 7 Select the video playback Touch the thumbnail mode. -page of the desired D_a_ the )n tne Ine tnu 56 INUmDFlaEIs LCD _Dnalle on the LCD screen appears. The color of the My 0lip icon is changed for S seconds when the scenes tagged as My Clip appear. /VNeN screen lext ouor l and return to the thumbnail view, touch tab.
Viewin9 videos o__photos in playback mode Do not power off or eject the memory card dunng pnoto payeac_. Doing so may aarnage the recoraea aaia.
Viewing videos o__photos in playback mode • , , Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Playback Touching the Forward skip (: l) tab plays the next video. Touching the Reverse skip (i_ii) plays the beginning of the scene. If reverse skip (_I)is touched within 3 seconds from the start of the file, the previous video [}lays, _}} /Pause tab during playback.
Viewin9 videos o__photos in playback mode Tagging great moments duning playback s/ To stop playback the Thumbnail You can use My Clip (_) then view 7 only the scenes Select the video Touch the thumbnail to tag good tagged playback scenes as My Clip mode. during (_) _page playback, ¢_ Press the [My Clip (_)] desired and _ 56 button video to tag view, touch later.
Viewing videos o__photos in playback mode Viewing photos J I(M i Drac You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. 7 Select the photo playback Touch the thumbnail mode. of the desired -page the t _ LCD 56 thumbnails screen L E Dr aown to sem-ch on _ tot the .............. yo...... © _i........... <°_, ;_,- photo. • The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen. Drag the image bit )r ngn_ on the LOB so een to go to me brevlous or ]ext tile ....
Viewin9 videos o__photos in playback mode You can view a photo slide show with background mLISiC. 7 Touch the Slide show (_i)tab You can magnify a playback image. 7 Touch the desired during photo playback. The slide show starts from the current selected photo, To pause the slide show, touch the LCD screen anywhere. photo. Adjust the magnification with the [Zoom (T/W)] button. Magnification starts from the center of the photo. o You can zoorn in frem X1.1 to XS.
Editing videos olr photos Shan"e(HMX QF20 only} During video or photo you are viewing playback, to a sharing Touch the desired submenu you can upload the video item. or photo web site. Facebook The camcorder searches tor aval able AP aevlces ana accesses Facebook to L oloacl me vcleo. _ YouTube The camcorder searches age 76 tor aval able AP @evlces ana accesses suTube to • _loao me v@ec _page 7 Select the Touch a video o video playback mode.
Editing videos o__photos Touch 7 Select the photo playback Touch the thumbnail mode. of the desired _page the desired submenu item. 56 Facebook photo. The camcorder searches for available AP devices and accesses Facebook to upload the photo _page 76 o The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen. Picasa :2 Touch the MENU (_) 10o 0001_II_::B x/ Touch The camcorder searches for available AP devices and accesses Picasa to upload the photo. ,,,,page 76 tab. Share.
Editing videos o__photos Delete // Touch the i0_ tab. ° A message appears asking for your confirmation. You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. 7 Select the video or photo playback Touch mode. the Delete (}W}I!)tab on the thumbnail -page Touch Yes. 56 * The camcorder deletes all the files having the selection (_) indicator, view. recorded on the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or data, _ .... Touch _ Tom can flqoes ® Te thumbnails.
Editing videos o__photos Touch Delete My Clip You 7 .... can delete the My Clip tags from video mode. Select the Touch a thumbnail playback Touch the MENU i tagged ,(_.u_ a video ",_page as My ta r'_ - tagged Clip Delete the desired submenu item. as 'My Clip'. i: 56 (_). My Clip.
Editing videos or photos Protect Smart BGM You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure, The protected videos and photos cannot be deleted unless you format You can enjoy music dunng video playback, If the odginal sound in the video is loud, the volume of the background music will be decreased the mernory card or cancel the protection. naturally. On the other I-_and,if the onginal sound in the video is quiet, the volume of the background music will be increased naturally.
Editing videos o__photos Divide Touch the Pause (II)tab the Cutting (_)tab. You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up the original before dividing it. at the point of division - o A message appears asking for your confirmation. Touch Yes. 7 Select the video playback Touch a video thumbnail. .... Touch the MENU (_{)tab mode. - -page 56 ° Thevdeo s dvded nbtwovdeo c ps.
Editing videos o__photos Combine You s/ can combine original two files, make different sure to back videos. As this function up the original files edits before Touch o the combining Select the video playback Touch the ©ombine (i_) mode. tab -page on the asking view. _ De net eject a memory cad or pewee off while ed!ting a video reo0rded on the storage media. Doing so may darnage the sto_iage media or data.
Editing videos o__photos File Info You can see image information tot each image. 7 Select the video or photo playback Touch :2 Touch mode. ',,page 56 a thumbnail. the MENU (_) tab _ File Info. The intomlation for the selected file appears. s/ To exit the menu, touch the Return..
reless network (HMX-QF20 only) Learn to connect use functions. to wireJess Connecting Local area networks to a WLAN and configuring (WLANs) network and settings .. 72 3ot/_/ectlng tc_a WLAN ........................................................... 72 3ontigur ng the network sett ngs .............................................. 73 Manua y sett ng the P address ............................................... 74 Networ_ connection t_ps .....................................................
Oonneotingto a WLAN and configuringnetwork s ttings Connecting to a WLAN The Wi-Fi Setting screen appears. the screen, You car/connect to a WLAN clsing an AP (access print) in the wireless network sen/ice area. Press the [Home (12i')] button - touch Social The camcorder connects to the network uploaded to a social network or photo/video file management site. Touch the Wi-Fi setting (_;) tab on the bottom ¢_)) left.
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring netwo_k settings Configuning the network settings You can configure these settings camcorder on page network manually connected 72, not need settings is not to the network your camco_der to configure them manually, necessary Touch the tab. ° The camoorder connects to the network via the selected AP. Note that configuring in most cases. If your after you followed has adjusted these _@" ° the directions settings f the csmcoreer manually.
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring netwo_'k settings Manually setting the IP address Touch each submenu item and then enter the required using the virtual keyboard. --page value 75 By entering the IP address, you car/connect to a WLAN via an AP (access point) in the wireless network service area, 7 Press the [Home Touch _ (121")] button the Wi-Fi setting ( _ touch Social IP Sharing. Enter the statio IP address Subnet ) tab.
Connecting to a WLAN and configuring Network connection • Compatibility netwo_k settings ® tips Be cautious when you enter personal information for an AP connection. not enter any payment or credit card intormation on your camcorder with an AP that has not been formally Wi Fi certified cannot be manufacturer Do The is not liable for any problem caused by entering such inforrnation. guaranteed.
Using video or photo sharing web sites Acce_m_7 a web site 7 Press the [Home (121")] button Uploading videos or photos - touch Social Sharing, 7 Access Select a web site. a sharing web site with your camcorder. Touch files _ the tab. • The camco_der will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device. • If the carncorder has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search tot available AP devices.
Viewing video8 or photo8 on a V\J Link-enabled 72/ View your videos or photos on a 72/that supports the 72/Link function. Your camcorder acts as a server and you can search for shared videos or plnotos with the TV remote control.
Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos Installing the program for Auto backup on your_PC Connect the camcorder 2 Touch the to a PC with the USB cable. Turn on the camcorder. The computer recognizes the camcorder and Intelli studio launches automatically, :_ When the pop-up window for the Auto backup program appears on the PC screen, click OK. tab.
Using Auto Backup to send videos o__photos About the Wakeup on LAN (WOL) featuD"e WOL is a technology that allows YOUto turn on a PC _!-0reanother location over a rlAtwA_ connection o_the lete!Tlet or to set a PC t° wake up flTorrlsleep mode, With the WOL feature, you can adtornatically tuln on or wave up a PC with your camcorder by touching Auto Backup. 7 Click Start, and then open the Control Panel. 7 Turn on the PC and press F2 while the PC is booting, o The BIOS setting menu will appear.
Using Auto Backup to send videos o__photos 7 Select the driver for the network adapter. {I_ Click the Advanced values.
Using with other devices Learn how to connect HDD recorders, photo your camcorder to your printer, or computer. TV, VCR or DVD/ Connecting to a TV .............................................................. 3ot/_/ectlng tc_a high detinlt on TV wth HDM ........................... 3or/netting t_ a regu ar TV ...................................................... vlewng oil a TV screen ...........................................................
C or r ecting to a 72/ Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI s_ Set the TV's input or source selector you've attached You car/view resdution supports Hgh Definition on an HDTV HDMI output using (HD) quality an HDMI to deliver videos recorded connection, high definition its HD to the HDMI input to, o Refer to the TV's ir/struction manual to see how to select the This camcorder video the camcorder TV's input or source.
Connectin 9 to a,]°V Connecting to a regular TV You can view TV that composite images supports output recorded standard with definition.
Connecting to a I°V Viewin_ on a [V screen Emages recorded in a 16:9 ratio Using with other devices 84
Butting video¢ to \fOR or DVD/HDD reoorder¢ You can dub videos recorded on your camcorder to a VOR or DVD/HDD recorder. Start the playback recording on your camcorder, and record it on the device. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. \ When dubbing Camcorder is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder.
Pi'inting photo with a PictE i'idge photo pi'intei" You can print photos directly by connecting your camcorder to a PictBndge printer (sold separately) using a USE_cable. 7 Set USB Connect to PictBridge. -page Touch the photo you want to print, and then touch the Print 103 (_) tab. The corresponding message appears. _ Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer. 1000o01_ ] ]_ Oamoorder Touch Yes. • The selected photo is printed, TouchCancel on the screen, ....
Printing photos with a PictBddge photo pdnte_ _xF_" _ 7 In the printer mode, touch the MENU The date/time Jmprirlt option may not be supported by a }nnters 3heck with your pnnter marluracturer. The aa_e/ume imbnnt OblIor cannot be setu ) ITthe Eqnter aces not SUDDOrIthe ObllOR (i"ff_i_) tab.
Transferring filos to your Window Intelli studio is a built in program that allows you to play back oomputor and edit files.
]°ransfe_dng flies to you__Windows compute_ Tiransfendng files with h_teIHi.studio When you connect studio automatically -_z_'_ ¸ _ 7 USB ® the camcorder to a PC with a USB cable, To disconnect the c SB cable alter con Dbtlng the file transTer, you iY ust follow these steos Intelli launches. _; _ _,, ,_ 1. CIbk the Safely Set page Connect: Mass Storage and PC Software: On. Remove 2. Select USB Mass Storage 103 3.
°Fransfe_dn9 flies to your Windows compute_ [_Z_] _ Widen the Intelli studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window, For detai s, select H_qp --* I/olelp on the Inte listudio screen. Vlenu temls Disp ay hes n the selected tuIdel Bwltch to Photo e@t mode Bwltch to Video ed t mode Bwltch to Share mode En a ge or reauce _ne _nurnDna 18in _ne 18[ Beect a t e type u ew v aeos ant }hotos Bhow or n ae race8 If you install Intelli studio on your PQ, the program will launch more quickly.
Transfe_dn 9 flies to you__Windows compute_ You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli studio application, 7 With Intelli-studio, click the desired You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various furlctions, (Change Size, Fine Tuning Image Effect, Insert Frame etc,) Before editing a video or photo in Intelli studio, make a backup copy of the video or photo file and store it on your computer for safe keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer, folder to display you
]°ransfe_dn 9 flies to you__Windows compute_ Click Upload Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 7 to start uploading. A pop up window appears containing your web browser displaying the selected site or a pop up window appears asking for your ID and password. Choose the videos or photos you want to share. Click Share (_) on the Intelli-studio browser. The selected file appears in the sharing window.
°l°ray_sfe_dn9files to your Windows compute_ Transfenring files by connecting the camcorder as a rernovable disk You can copy video or photo files recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by connecting the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable, The folders in the storage media appear. • 7 Set USB Connect Set PC Software :_ Insert a memory s/ Connect _page to Mass Storage. to Off. -page card.
Tray_sfettin 9 flies to yOUFWindows computer • HD quality videos have an HDV_####,MP4 name format, • The file number used in the file name automatically increases when you create a new video file, • A new folder is created when the file number has reached Video 999-- 1,000. • The folder names are given in the following order: 100VIDEO, 101 VIDEO, etc, The maximum number ot folders is 999. • The camcorder can create a maximum of 9,999 files in a storage media.
Settings Refer to items to configure your camcorder's settings. Settings menu ..................................................................... /_ccess ng the sett ngs menu .................................................. 96 96 :)hooting ................................................................................ Pla/back ................................................................................ 97 98 Disr_la'', ......................................................................
Settings menu Touch Accessing the settings menu a submenu, The OIS Duo function is used here as an example, The instructions below are an example of how to access and use the Settings menu items, When you access and use other Settings menu iterus (pages 97,- 106), use this example as a guide. 7 Press the [Home Touch (1_)] button _ touch Settings, a menu. Touch the desired submenu To exit the menu setting, i_ Shooting: Set the items in the video or photo recording mode.
Settings menu * : Default * : Default Set the video • (1920xl • resolution. Full HD 1080/60i* 080/60i) HD 720/60p Set to compensate (_): Records in the Full HD format. (liD): Records its the HD (1280x720/ (_): Use for videos $_] • Video Resolution • Records in the WeWHD you intend to upload to Web (o,_.): sites. shake/blur. Enables tot camoorder shake. the function.
Settings merits * : Default Set to increases zoom ° i_] Digital Zoom of zoom available with a Set thumbnails to display in 3x3 or 4x4 format, • 3X3": Displays thumbnails three across and three down, lens, Off*: optical ,, the amount * : Default Disables zoom On: Enables the digital zoom function. Only Thumbnail is available. higher digital zoom magnification. '_i When you use the digital zoom, the camcorder processes the image digitally more than in the optical zoom mode.
Settings merits You can enjoy external songs, as well as the music files in the Smart BGM Option card. To set external songs as background music of the camcorder, by saving the external songs to a memory .... z ,, Convert your sor/gs to a compatible format using the Intelli studio program built in to your camcorder so that the songs can recognized by the camcorder. _i_ _ x 7 Connect the camcorder the Intelli-studio program.
Settings menu To delete the external You can clelete screen or from • external the BGM songs from the memory card songs tolder frem Manage in the memory BGM in the Smart BGM card.
Settings menu * : Default * : Default Set the playback options for a slide show, and then touch the ioK: tab. • Music: Turns the background music ors or off. If the Music function is On when the slide show Slide Show Option Set the brightness of the LCD screen. Touch the _/_ tab between 0 and 10, LCD '[_, Brightness starts, the 20 melodies will play back in shuffle mode. • Interval: Continuously plays back photos at the intewal you select.
Settings menu * : Default * : Default Set to display the date and time on the camcorder's display, • Off*: Does not display the current date/time information. Date/Time Display Set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected the camcorder to, HDMI TV Out • Date: Displays the currer/t date, ° Time: Displays the current time, • Date & Time: Displays the current date and time.
Settings menu * : Default * : Default Set to launch the built in editing software (Intelli studio) automatically when you connect the camcorder to your PC, " Off: Disables the function, PC Software USB Connect TV Connect Guide " On*: Laurlches Intelli studio when you connect the camcorder to your PC, [_] Set to control some fur/ctior_s of the camcorder with a Samsung TV remote control that supports Anynet+.
Settings merits General * : Default * : Default View the storage information of the inserted storage media such as meruory space used and available memory space. Card Info Set a date format, [_L_] • The actualcapacity may be lessthan t_....
Settings menu General * : Default * : DefaL£ Set whether or not to play the shutter • Off: • On*: Turns Shutter Disables sounds Sound sound, Use to reduce the function, when on the shulter when [Recording you take sound. a photo start/stop] Shutter "click" by pressing • the ,, button. has a cable connection.
Settings menu General * : Default Use to delete problems • all files completely on the storage * : Default or to correct Reset media. all menu settings to the factory if you want all the settings defaults (factory settings). Touch Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning oft the power) Default during formatting. Also. be sure to use the provided Set Yes returned to the defaults.
Appendixes Get information specifications. about error messages, maintenance, and Troubleshooting ................................................................ vvam Hg icor/s and messages ............................................... :}ymptcx-ns and so utlor/s ....................................................... Maintenance ...................................................................... Using your camcorder Glossary abroad .......................................... ................
Tr©utolosh©©ting Before contacting a Samsur/g authorized service center, perform the following simple cheeks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary calk Wanning icons and messages Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action. Battery _, _, Low Battery _ ............ _ • The battery is almost discharged, Check authenticity of the battery. Storage _ The battery cannot pass authenticity check, .......
Storage media Card Error Not Formatted _ • Replace the memory card with another card. The memory card is not formatted in this carncorder. • Format the rnernory card using this camcorder, o Files cannot be played as the memory card format is not supported by the camcorder. Format the card using the camcorder or replace the card with a card formatted correctly. o Replace the memory card with a recommended card.
Recording _ ....... The limit of video files is reached. Cannot record video. _ _ _ ..... _ _ The number of video files that carl be stored is 9,999. _ ...... ..... o Delete unnecessary files from the storage media, o Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files, • Change to another card which has enough free • space, Set File No. to Reset. Format the storage media. The limit of photo files is reached.
Playback • Read Error A problem has occurred while the camoorder was rertding data from the storage media.
USB ....... .... _ • .............. , !_ • Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect' ............... • Check the USB cable. A proUem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a pnnter. Try the connection procedure again. Switch USB Connect function to PictBridge. Fail USB o Check the USB cable. o Try the connection procedure again. Switch USB Connect function to Mass Storage. Connecting Change 'USB Connect' A probler¢_occurred when conr_ecting the camcorder via USB to a PC.
Wireless Network Connection No response server, failed, from (HMX-QF20 Only) Oamcorder's WLAN configuration does not rnatcl_ that of the AP, o Configure the IP setdngs (auto or manual) of your carncorder to match the AP's, No renderer that car/be connected to the camcorder is found in the connected network.
Symptoms and solutions If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centen Power o The battery may not be installed in your carncorder. Insert the battery into the camcorder. • The inserted battery may be discharged. Gharge the battery or replace it with a charged one, o If you use the AO power adaptor, make sure it is prope;ly connected to a wall outlet. TIle camcorder does riot turn on.
Display ...... F_ ..... +'.... ............... Unknown icon appears on the screen. ,, A warning icon or message appears on the screen, --pages An afterimage remains on the LCD screen, • This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off. 108--113 The image on the LCD screen looks dark. • Ambient light is too bnght. Adjust the bnghtness and angle of the LCD, Recording Pressing the [Recording does not start recording.
Recording During recording, the date/time does not display, You cannot record a photo image, You don't hear the shutter sound when you record a photo image. You don't hear the beep sound, There is a time difference between the pohqt where you press the [Recording start/stop] button and the point where the recorded video ,, Date/Time Display is set to Off. Set the Date/Time Display to On. _page 102 , , , Set your camcorder to the photo recording mode.
Storage Media Memory card functions do not operate. • Insert a rnemory card into your camcorder properly. `-page 16 • If you use a mernory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder.
Adjusting the image during recording Image's color balance is not natural. - A subject passing quickly through the frame o This is called the focal plane phenomenon, This is not a malfunctior/. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out video signals, a subject passing through a frame rapidly may appear to bend, dependh-/g on the recording conditions, appears distorted, Playback on your The white balance is irlcorrect. Set the proper White Balance. _page 45 camcorder .......
Connecting/Dubbing with other devices You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/ Video cable, Your PictBddge printer cannot pdnt photos from your carnoorder. Connecting (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc.) " You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable. • The Audio/V£/eo cable is not connected properly, Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is connected to the proper jack, i.
Connecting to a computer Your computer is not playing videos, images or sound located on your camcorder property. - Video playback or sound may stop ternporarily depending on your computer. The video or sound copied to your computer is not affected. If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi speed USB (micro USE_2.0), the image or sound may not play back correctly. Images, video, and soclnd copied from the camcorder to your computer are not affected.
Maintenance To clean the LCD screen Wipe very gently with a sort, dry eloth_ Be careful not to damage the • To protect the camcorder: Ttlrn it off screen. Remove the battery. Remove the memory card, _,_,._ 4¸ _ ,_ _ ,_ _ _, Before cleaning, turn off the eamco_der and remove the ballery_ To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning.
Maintenance , To prolong its service life, do not rub the LGD screen with a coarse cloth, , \5,¢-_atis aew oonaensation? De\ Be aware of t/_e following LOD screen phenomena. Tl_ey are not malfunctions. When you use the camoorder, the surtace around the LCD screen may heat up, If you leave the power on for a long time, the surface around the LGD screen becomes hot, When using the camcorder in cold conditions, an atterlmage may appear on the LCD screen.
Ucing tour oamoorder abroad Each country or region has its own electric and color systems, Before using your carncorder abroad, check the following items. The AC adaptor provided lets you power, recharge, and use your carncorder in any country/region that has AO power in the 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. You may need a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets.
QIo saI7 AF iAki/O FookiS} A system that automatically uses the contrast to focus focuses the camcorder automatically lens on the subject Your camcorder ,L )( i_L! ( _FNo The apenu@ (}81 i(;QI( controls ( the amount I]a<@ of light that reaches the camcorder's sensor (:sit JI} (}<>/iC<'8 ioi Composition rule of thirds in photography leads to a good tay 1el M means arranging composition ta (b_i
Speoifio ion HMX Q2OBN/HMX Q2OTN/HMX HMX Q2OOBN/HMX Q20RN Q2OOTN/HMX Q2OORN HMX QF2OBN NTSC Picture compression format H264 Audio compression AS,(} (Adw/nced Audio Coding) format Image device (MPEG 4.AVC) 1/4" CMOS 1 75 mega pixels Total pixels 5 1 mega pixels Lens F1 8 • F3.9.
W lrlr lqty SAMSUNG LiMiTED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workrnanship, SEA further warrar/ts that if product tails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it's option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center.
Correct disposal ofbatteries inthisproduct , European countries separate battery return (Applicable intheEwith uropean Union and other systems) , This marking on the battery, mar/ual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chernical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery cor/tair/s mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EO Directive 200(-3/66.
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