Samsung Electronics Co HMX-S16BN DIGITAL CAMCORDER User Manual HMX S10N ENG IB indb

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Focus

The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is

turned on, auto-focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on

the recording conditions.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Focus”  touch the desired submenu

item.

2. Touch the (

) tab to complete the setting.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Auto: Focus is set automatically.

Manual ( ): You can set focus manually when difﬁ cult to set focus with a

function of auto focus. Drag the focus dial toward the desired

direction on the LCD screen to adjust the setting values.

Touch Point ( ): You can set focus by touching the speciﬁ c point of the subject

on the LCD screen. (Available only in video record mode)

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This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to inﬁ nity. However, the correct

focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual

focus mode.

Focusing manually during recording

Focusing in a nearer subject

Drag toward .

Focusing on a further subject

Drag toward .

A picture containing several objects, some close to the camcorder, others further away.

A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow.

Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car.

People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd.

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Situations to set focus manually

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Using the Touch Point function, you can focus on a small section of

the picture.

Focus on the particular point by touching the desired point.

The Touch Point function is available only in the video record mode.

“Magic Touch” in the photo record mode is available as the same

function.

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Using the touch point

The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not

be able to keep accurate focus after the zoom ratio has been changed.

When the Touch Point function is enabled, you can touch the AF(

) tab on the LCD screen to set

the “Focus” to “Auto.”

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You can activate the touch point by pressing the particular point for about

2 seconds on the LCD screen in the record STBY mode.

To activate the touch point with a long touch

Face Detection

Your camcorder detects a subject’s face and automatically adjusts the brightness and image

quality to the optimized conditions. Record faces more vividly.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Face Detection”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On( ): Detects faces automatically for the optimal recording

conditions.

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Magic Touch

Simply touch the area on the LCD screen that you want to focus on when taking a photo.

You can capture clearer photos as the magic touch function optimizes the focus and white

balance for the point you touch.

PRECHECK!

Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Magic Touch”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

You can activate the magic touch function by pressing and holding the

particular point for about 2 seconds on the LCD screen in the record

STBY mode.

To capture the photo, press the PHOTO button after focusing or simply

touch the point to focus and hold for 2 seconds with a ﬁ nger.

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To activate the Magic Touch with a long touch

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On( ): You can simply touch the subject shown on the LCD screen

that you would like to focus on. The brightness will also be adjusted

for the optimized value.

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To disable the magic touch function, touch the AF (

) tab on the LCD screen, then “Focus” is set to

“Auto.”

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Metering

The metering mode refers to the way in which a camcorder measures the quantity of light. The

brightness and lighting of your photos will vary depending on the metering mode you select.

PRECHECK!

Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Metering”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Multi ( ): Meters the light by calculating the amount of light from different

areas in the frame. Suitable for normal capturing.

Center ( ): The amount of light metered on the center of the frame inﬂ uences

the whole screen. Suitable for capturing persons as the subject occupies a large

portion of the frame.

Spot ( ): Measures only the center of the screen and determines aperture.

Use this function when there is a severe brightness difference between

background and objects.

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xvYCC

Using the xvYCC function, you can record a video with the extended colors by expanding a

color space. A video of colorful ﬂ owers or deep blue sea can be recorded in virtual colors.

PRECHECK!

Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “xvYCC”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On( ): Records images with vivid and various colors.

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You can enjoy the recorded xvYCC video in the optimal condition when playing it back on the TV

supporting xvYCC. Refer to the TV’s manual for details.

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Digital Effect

Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Digital Effect”  touch the desired

submenu item.

You can move to the desired item by touching the / tab.

2. Touch the (

) tab or selected submenu item again to complete

the setting.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

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Submenu items

Off (

OFFOFF

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Without any Digital Effect, a

normal, natural image is displayed

during recording or playback.

Art ( )

This mode helps adjust for facial

imperfections.

Sepia ( )

This mode gives the image a

reddish brown look.

Negative ( )

This mode reverses the colors,

creating a negative image.

Emboss ( )

This mode creates three-

dimensional image.

Silhouette ( )

This mode makes a object or

scene with black outlines and

featureless interior.

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Fader

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.

PRECHECK!

Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Fader”  touch the desired submenu

item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function

In ( ): As soon as you start recording, it will fade in.

Out ( ): When the recording is done, it will fade out.

In-Out ( ): When you start or stop recording, the fader will be

function accordingly.

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This function is disabled after being used one time.

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Fade in

Press the Recording start/stop button when “Fader”

is set to “In.”

Recording starts with a dark screen and then the

image and sound are faded in.

Fade out

Press the Recording start/stop button when “Fader”

is set to “Out.”

Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out.

Fade in-out

Press the Recording start/stop button when “Fader” is set to “In-Out.”

Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in.

Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out.

Recording a video with Fade effect

Fade Out (Approx. 3 seconds)

Fade In (Approx.3 seconds)

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Tele Macro

Using the Tele Macro function, you can get close up images which were created by focusing on a small

portion of a large object at a wide angle. It is useful to get close up images of ﬂ owers or insects etc.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Tele Macro”  touch the desired submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On ( ):

You can focus on a small portion of a large object at a wide

angle.

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When recording in Tele Macro mode, the focus speed may be lowered.

Use a tripod (not supplied) to prevent hand shake in the Tele Macro mode.

Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele Macro mode.

As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows.

When you can not get proper focus, use the Zoom (W/T) button or Zoom (W/T) lever to adjust the

focus.

It is the most effective to use the Tele Macro function between 1cm and 50cm.

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Submenu items

Off: Records only one photo image.

Normal Speed (

NORNOR

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hold the PHOTO button. The recordable number of the photos depends on the

photo’s resolution and the memory space.

High Speed ( ): Press the PHOTO button to continuously capture 18 photos

for about 2 seconds.

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When an error occurs (internal memory full, etc.) during continuous shot, the recording stops and an error message is displayed.

When “Cont. Shot” is set to “High Speed” the photo resolution is ﬁ xed to 1920x1080.

When taking photos with a long-touch, the continuous shot is not available even if “Cont. Shot” is set to On.

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Cont. Shot

This function allows you to capture photos in succession to give you more photo-taking

opportunities when recording moving subjects.

PRECHECK!

Select the Photo record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Cont. Shot”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

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Wind Cut

Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone.

PRECHECK!

Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Wind Cut”  touch the desired submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On ( ): Reduces wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone.

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Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low-frequency sound with the wind noise.

Zoom MIC

You can focus on the sound in the near or from a distance as the zoom microphone’s sensitivity is based

on the zoom setting of the camcorder. For example, when zooming in the bird on the tree branch, the

internal zoom microphone automatically zooms in the sound so that you can record a bird’s chirpings.

PRECHECK!

Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Zoom MIC”  touch the desired submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Audio pitch can be adjusted according to the use of

the optical zoom. You can record the vivid audio as

coming closer because the zooming-in increases the

audio recording level of the internal microphone.

Use of the built-in zoom microphone

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On ( ): The internal zoom microphone depends on the optical

zoom setting.

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Voice Reduction

When you are recording a scene, you are naturally close to the internal microphone so that

the recorded video may have your voice captured, which is inevitable and unnecessary.

Unnecessary noise like your voice occurring around the internal microphone can be reduced by

the Voice Reduction technology.

PRECHECK!

Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Voice Reduction”  touch the

desired submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On ( ): Removes your voice from recording

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MIC Level

Using the MIC Level function, which will pick up sounds more clearly and accurately, you can

adjust the audio volume levels.

PRECHECK!

Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “MIC Level”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

High( ): Adjust the MIC volume at the highest level.

Medium( ): Adjust the MIC volume at the medium level.

Low( ): Adjust the MIC volume at the lowest level.

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Self Timer

When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay for 2 to 10 seconds before recording starts.

You can record or take photos of yourself.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Self Timer”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function

2 Sec (

): There is a time delay for 2 seconds when you press the

Recording Start/Stop or PHOTO button.

10 Sec (

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): There is a time delay for 10 seconds when you press

the Recording Start/Stop or PHOTO button.

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The self-timer is enabled only before recording starts. (This function is disabled after used for one

time.)

Digital Zoom

The optically magniﬁ ed images by the lens can be electronically magniﬁ ed up to maximum 180 times.

PRECHECK!

Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Digital Zoom”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the digital zoom function and only optical zoom (and

intelli-zoom) is available.

On ( ): Enables higher zoom magniﬁ cation.

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The resolution and quality of the image magniﬁ ed by the digital zoom may

deteriorate as the optically magniﬁ ed image is electronically magniﬁ ed.

You cannot magnify the image with the digital zoom while taking the photos.

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The right side of the bar shows

the digital zooming zone.

The zooming zone appears

when you move the zoom lever.

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Time Lapse REC

Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video

by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each

frame. The Time Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming ﬂowers and similar

subjects.

PRECHECK!

Select the Video record ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Time Lapse REC.”

2. Touch the “Interval” or “Duration” and drag up or down to set the

value.

3. Touch the (

) tab to complete the setting.

4. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

5. After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the Recording

start/stop button.

Then the Time Lapse recording starts.

During the interval recording, the videos and photos are

recorded with 1080/30p of resolution and super ﬁ ne quality.

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Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On ( ): Enables the interval recording function.

Images are automatically captured one by one frame at the

speciﬁ ed interval or the duration, and stored in the storage media.

- Interval: One by one image is captured at the set interval.

01 Sec  03 Sec  05 Sec  10 Sec  30 Sec

- Duration: Total time from start to end of the recording.

24 Hr  48 Hr  72 Hr  ⳼ (Unlimited)

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The Time Lapse Recording function

records image frames at the predeﬁ ned

interval over the total recording time to

produce a time-lapse video.

For example, the Time Lapse

Recording is useful for ﬁ lming in the

following situations:

• Blooming ﬂ owers

• A bird building a nest

• Clouds rolling by in the sky

Total time for recording

Recording interval

Timeline

Time for recording on the

storage media (a video clip of

Time Lapse REC)

(The time lapse video ﬁ le appears with

the Time Lapse REC ( ) icon.)

Time lapse recording mode is released once recording has been ﬁ nished. To start another Time Lapse

Recording, repeat steps 1-5.

30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video to be

saved by your camcorder is one second, the interval deﬁ nes how long the time lapse recording should be

taken. For example, if you set the interval to “30 Sec,” time lapse recording should be taken for at least 30

minutes to record a minimum video length of 2 seconds (60 images).

Once the time lapse recording ﬁ nishes recording for its total recording time, it switches to the standby

mode.

Press the Recording start/stop button if you want to stop the time lapse recording.

Audio is not recorded during time lapse recording.

When a video recording ﬁ lls up 1.8GB of storage memory, a new recording ﬁ le is automatically started at

that point.

When the battery charge was exhausted during the time lapse recording, it saves recording up to that point

and switches to standby mode. After a while, it displays a warning message, then turns off automatically.

When the memory space of the storage media is insufﬁ cient during the time lapse recording, it switches to

the standby mode after saving the recording up to its maximum.

When a time lapse recording starts, the “Time Lapse Recording” message blinks on the screen and

it appears that the screen has stopped. This is a normal operation; do not remove the power source or

memory card from the camcorder.

We recommend using the AC power adaptor for a time lapse recording.

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Time recorded Highlight playback time

Less than 5 sec. Full playback

5 to 30 sec. Plays 5 seconds.

30 sec. to 5 min. Plays 5 seconds of each 30 second section.

5 min. to 10 min. Plays 11 seconds of each 2 minute section.

Over 10 min. Plays 15 seconds of each 3 minute section.

Play Option

You can set a speciﬁ c playback style according to your preference.

PRECHECK!

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) mode. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Play Option”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the tab.

Submenu items

Play All ( ): Plays video clips in succession starting from the selected video to the last one, then

returns to the thumbnail index view.

Play One ( ): Plays the selected video only and returns to the thumbnail view.

Repeat All ( ):

Repeats playing all the video clips until the Return ( ) tab is touched.

Repeat One ( ): Repeats playing the selected video only until the Return ( ) tab is touched.

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Highlight

This camcorder shows a section of the recorded video(s) at random.

PRECHECK!

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) mode. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Highlight”  touch the desired

submenu item.

2. To exit the menu, touch the tab.

If you execute the Highlight function in the date thumbnail display, all the ﬁ les in the selected date set

appear on the LCD screen.

Submenu items

Recent ( ): Shows a section of the videos that were created within the last 24 hours.

All ( ): Shows a section of all video ﬁ les.

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VIEW

This function provides a preview of a storyboard to be printed,

giving you a digest of a recorded video so you don’t need to

review the entire video.

PRECHECK!

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the

Video play ( /

) mode. page ??

1. Press the VIEW button.

2. Touch the desired video.

16 i-Frame images appear on the LCD screen.

The images from the video are selected arbitrarily, and

comprise the preview of the storyboard to be printed.

When a thumbnail is selected among 16 i-Frame images,

playback starts from the thumbnail.

3. To save the storyboard image on the storage media, touch the

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- The recorded video is too short. To extract 16 i-Frame thumbnails from a video, its recorded

time should be longer than 8 seconds.

The VIEW function is not available in the following case.

- The thumbnail is displayed in the date ( ) 3x1.

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Story-Board Print

Using Storyboard Printing, you can make a digest image of a video that summarizes its story.

This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and makes up one still

image of 16 splits you can save into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your

video, helping you to understand the whole narrative of the video.

PRECHECK!

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) mode. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Story-Board Print.”

2. Touch the desired video  “Yes.”

The printed storyboard images ﬁ les appears on the LCD screen

for a period of time.

The images are selected arbitrarily, and comprise a storyboard

of one still image with 16-split still frames.

You can also ﬁ nd the saved storyboard image in the photo

thumbnail view. page ??

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The Story-Board Print function is not available in the

following conditions:

- If free space available on the storage is insufﬁ cient.

The storyboard printing may not show all 16 i-Frame

thumbnails in the following case:

- The recorded video is too short. To extract 16 i-Frame

thumbnails from a video, its recorded time should be longer

than 8 seconds.

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Slide Show Start

You can view a photo slide show with a background music.

PRECHECK!

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the photo ( ) mode. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Slide Show Start.”

The ( ) indicator is displayed. The slide show starts from the

current selected photo.

2. Touch the Return ( ) to stop the slide show.

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Using the slide show option, you can play back the slide show in various ways.

PRECHECK!

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Photo play ( ) mode. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Slide Show Option.”

2. Touch the desired item or drag up or down to set the value.

3. Touch the (

) tab to complete the setting.

4. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

advanced playback

Submenu items

Music: You can turn the built-in background music on or off. This

camcorder has 7 tunes of background music by default, stored in

the boot-up ﬂ ash memory. Starting a slide show begins to play back

7 background music in shufﬂ e mode.

Interval: Photos play back continuously in the set slide show interval

(1sec or 3sec).

Effect: This effect enables next photo to appear from the top,

bottom, left or right.

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File Info

You can see the image information for all images.

PRECHECK!

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) or Photo play ( ) mode.

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1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “File Info.”

2. Touch the desired ﬁ le to view the ﬁ le information.

The information of the selected ﬁ le appears.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

•

File Info is available only in the menu when the thumbnail is displayed

in 3x3 and 4x4.

When the thumbnail is displayed in the data ( ) 1x1, touch the

information ( ) tab to display the ﬁ le information.

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• If the surrounding is too bright, adjust the brightness of the LCD screen.

• Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded.

• Brighter LCD screen consumes more power.

LCD Brightness

This camcorder’s LCD brightness is optimized at the delivery from the factory, however, you

can adjust the LCD brightness according to the ambient environment.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Display setting ( )  “LCD

Brightness.”

2. Drag the control bar to left or right to adjust the setting values, then

touch the (

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You can set values for LCD brightness between 0 and 10.

3. Touch the (

) tab to complete the setting.

4. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

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LCD Enhancer

You can view the clear and detailed images on the LCD screen in the bright outside.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Display setting ( ) 

“LCD Enhancer.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On: Enables the LCD enhancer.

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Guideline

Guideline displays straight line patterns on the LCD screen that can help you set the image composition when

recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Display setting ( )  “Guideline.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

Cross ( ): Placing the subject at the center cross point puts the subject

in the middle of the frame.

Grid ( ): For recording multiple subjects. Putting subjects at or near the

grid cross points creates a balanced composition.

Safety Zone ( ):

Positioning subjects within the Safety Zone rectangle

ensures they will be recorded.

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Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a balanced composition.

Guidelines are not recorded.

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Date/Time Display

You can set the date and time to appear on the LCD screen.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Display setting ( )  “Date/Time

Display.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off : Current date/time information is not displayed.

Date : Displays the current date.

Time : Displays the current time.

Date & Time : Displays the current date and time.

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The date/time will read “JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM” in the following cases:

- When the built-in rechargeable battery is depleted.

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You can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that appears on the TV screen when

connecting your camcorder to a TV.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Display setting ( )  “TV Display.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off : The OSD (On Screen Display) menus are only shown on the

LCD screen.

On : The OSD menus are shown on the LCD screen and the TV

screen as well.

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The thumbnail display and demo screens are shown on the TV even if you set “TV Display” to “Off.”

TV Type

You can set the screen ratio of the TV to connect with the camcorder.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Display setting ( )  “TV Type.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

16:9: Select when connecting to the wide TV (16:9).

4:3: Select when connecting to the normal TV (4:3).

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When the camcorder is connected to TV with an HDMI cable, this function is disabled because TV

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Auto LCD Off

You can set the LCD screen to be darkened automatically when there is no user interaction for

a period of time to prevent power consumption.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Display setting ( )  “Auto LCD

Off.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off : Disable the function.

On : When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY mode, or

for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode

starts by dimming the LCD screen.

•

When this “Auto LCD Off” function is enabled, you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD

brightness to normal.

Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following cases:

- If the AC power adaptor is connected.

- While the Demo function is in operation.

•

HDMI TV Out

You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Display setting ( )  “HDMI TV Out.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Auto : The video signals are output in the same format as the recorded ﬁ le.

480p : The recorded ﬁ le is output in the 720x480p format. Use this setting only

when connecting to a regular TV which supports the progressive scan at

the SD (Standard Deﬁ nition) level by using the HDMI jacks.

1080i : The recorded ﬁ le is output in the 1920x1080i format. Use this

setting only when connecting to an HDTV.

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PC Software

If you set PC Software to On, you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable

between the camcorder and your PC. You can download the stored video and photo images

on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk. Editing video/photo ﬁ les is also available using the PC

software.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Connectivity setting ( ) 

“PC Software.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off : Disables the function.

On : The built-in editing software launches when the camcorder is

connected to the PC.

•

The PC Software function is not available in the following condition:

- If “USB Connect” is set to “PictBridge”

To enable the PC Software function, set “USB Connect” to “Mass Storage,” in the system setting

menu option. page ??

The PC Software is compatible with the Windows OS only.

•

Remote

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You can set to operate the camcorder with the supplied remote control.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Connectivity setting ( )  “Remote.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off: The remote control can not operate the camcorder.

On: The remote control can operate the camcorder.

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USB Connect

You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Connectivity setting ( ) 

“USB Connect.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Mass Storage : Connect to a PC to transfer videos or photos.

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•

Before connecting a USB cable, check whether the current USB mode is appropriate for the function

to be used.

TV Connect Guide

You can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the camcorder to your TV set.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Connectivity setting ( ) 

“TV Connect Guide.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

TV Connect Guide appears depending on the selected

submenu items.

Refer to the TV Connect Guide when connecting your

camcorder with other external devices.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

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Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

This camcorder supports Anynet+. Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to

control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote

control.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Connectivity setting ( ) 

“Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC).”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

When the camcorder is connected to the Anynet+ supported

TV, you can operate some functions of the camcorder using the TV’s remote control.

•

Submenu items

Off: Disables the function.

On: The Anynet+ function is enabled.

•

When you turn on the camcorder that is connected to an Anynet+ supporting TV with an HDMI

cable, the TV (Anynet+ supported) is automatically turned on. If you do not want to use this

Anynet+ function, set the “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)” to “Off.”

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supported TV.

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Storage Type (HMX-S15/S16 ONIY)

You can record videos and photos on the internal memory or a memory card, so you should

select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. page ??

Storage Info

This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media, such as used

and available memory space, etc.

PRECHECK!

Insert a memory card in the camcorder before viewing the storage information.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Storage Info.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item. (HMX-S15/S16 only)

Used memory space, available memory space for use, and the

recordable time depending on the selected video resolution

appears.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

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Submenu items (HMX-S15/S16 only)

Internal Memory: Displays the storage information of the internal

memory.

Card: Displays the storage information of the memory card.

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Use this function if you want to delete all ﬁ les completely or to correct problems on the storage media.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Format.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item. (HMX-S15/S16 only)

A message appears asking for your conﬁ rmation.

3. Touch the “Yes.”

The format is executed with a message.

4. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

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Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device.

Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder.

A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted. page ??

If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected. Then it will be dimmed on the menu.

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Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting.

Also, be sure to use the provided AC power adapter, as the storage media may be corrupted if the battery becomes

exhausted during formatting.

If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it again.

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Submenu item (HMX-S15/S16 only)

Internal Memory: Formats the internal memory.

Card: Formats the memory card.

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File No.

File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the selected numbering option.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “File No.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Series : Assigns ﬁ le numbers in sequence even after you replace or format the

storage media or delete all ﬁ les. Each ﬁ le is given with a unique ﬁ le

number that allows convenient image management on a PC.

Reset : Resets the ﬁ le number to 0001 after formatting or deleting all ﬁ les or

inserting a new memory card.

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Cities Time zone Cities Time zone

London, Lisbon +00:00 Adelaide +09:30

Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid,

Frankfurt +01:00 Guam, Sydney, Brisbane +10:00

Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara +02:00 Solomon Islands +11:00

Moskva, Riyadh +03:00 Wellington, Fiji +12:00

Teheran +03:30 Samoa, Midway -11:00

Abu Dhabi, Muscat +04:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, Tahiti -10:00

Kabul +04:30 Alaska -09:00

Tashkent, Karachi +05:00 LA, San Francisco, Vancouver, Seattle -08:00

Calcutta, New Delhi +05:30 Denver, Phoenix, Salt Lake City -07:00

Kathmandu +05:45 Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Mexico City -06:00

Almaty, Dacca +06:00 New York, Miami, Washington D.C., Montreal,

Atlanta -05:00

Yangon +06:30 Caracas, Santiago -04:00

Bangkok +07:00 Buenos Aires, Brasilia, Sao Paulo -03:00

Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, Singapore, Manila +08:00 Fernando de Noronha -02:00

Seoul, Tokyo, Pyongyang +09:00 Azores, Cape Verde -01:00

Time Zone

You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Time Zone”

 “Visit”

2 Select the time zone by dragging the globe to left or right on the

LCD screen, then touch the (

) tab.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Home : The clock will be used according to your setting on the

Date/Time Set menu. Select it when using this camcorder

for the ﬁ rst time or when returning the clock to your

hometown date/time setting.

Visit : When you visit a different time zone, it allows you to use the

local time without changing your hometown time setting. The

clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference

between the two locations.

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Date Type

You can set the display type for the date set according to the selected option.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Date Type.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

2010/01/01 : The date is displayed in the order of year/month

(two-digit)/date.

JAN/01/2010 : The date is displayed in the order of month/date/year.

01/JAN/2010 :

The date is displayed in the order of date/month/year.

01/01/2010 : The date is displayed in the order of date/month

(two-digit)/year.

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Date/Time Set

By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of the recording during

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Time Type

You can set the display type for the time set according to the selected option.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Time Type.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

12Hr : Displays the time information in 12 hour units.

24Hr : Displays the time information in 24 hour units.

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Beep Sound

This setting allows operations such as touching tabs and buttons on the screen to be signaled

by a beep.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Beep Sound”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Shutter Sound

You can turn the shutter sound on or off when pressing the PHOTO button.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Shutter Sound”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

The Beep Sound is canceled in the following cases:

- During recording, playing

- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (AV cable, Mini HDMI cable, etc.)

Submenu items

Off : Disables the function.

On : You will hear a beep sound when operating buttons or tabs

such as the Power ( ) button or recording start/stop

button.

•

Submenu items

Off : Disables the function.

On : You will hear the shutter sound when operating the PHOTO

button.

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- In case of using the PHOTO button during video recording.

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You can set your camcorder to automatically turn off if it is idle for 5 minutes without an

operation. This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Auto Power Off”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Off : Disable the function.

5 Min : The camcorder turns off if idle for 5 minutes without an

operation.

•

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- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (HDMI cable, component/AV cable, USB cable,

AC power adaptor, etc.)

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- While the Demo function is in operation.

- While in recording, playing (except pause), photo slide show.

To operate the camcorder again, press the Power ( ) button.

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Quick On STBY

When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use the Quick On STBY

function. In standby mode, closing the LCD screen will commence the Quick On STBY mode to

reduce energy consumption. Once you are ready to record again, this function enables to the

camcorder to come on quickly from the power saving mode.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( ) 

“Quick On STBY”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will soon execute

the Quick On STBY mode, and then the camcorder turns off after the selected time

setting.

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Submenu items

Off : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen turns off the

camcorder.

5 Min : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will soon

execute the Quick On STBY mode, and then the camcorder

turns off after 5 minutes.

10 Min : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will

soon execute the Quick On STBY mode, and then the

camcorder turns off after 10 minutes.

20 Min : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen will

soon execute the Quick On STBY mode, and then the

camcorder turns off after 20 minutes.

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Turning off the camcorder after use is always recommended to reduce the energy consumption,

however, you can effectively use the Quick On STBY function for the frequent shooting conditions

in the speciﬁ ed time schedule.

The mode indicator keeps blinking in the Quick On STBY mode.

The Quick On STBY mode is not available in the following conditions:

- When the LCD screen is open.

- When a video cable (Mini HDMI, AV) or the USB cable is connected to the camcorder.

- When operating the buttons on the camcorder.

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Custom Dial

You can simply set the custom dial as one of the frequently used functions (Focus, Aperture,

Shutter, Exposure Value) during recording. Only one function can be assigned to the custom

dial.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Custom Dial”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

REC Lamp

You can check the recording lamp status while recording videos or photos.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “REC Lamp”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

Focus: Focus is assigned to the custom dial.

Aperture: Aperture is assigned to the custom dial.

Shutter: Shutter is assigned to the custom dial.

Exposure Value: Exposure value is assigned to the custom dial.

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Submenu items

Off: Turns off the recording lamp.

On: Turns on the recording lamp on the front of the camcorder while

recording. You can recognize if the recording is in progress with

recording lamp.

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system setting

Language

You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages. page ??

Default Set

You can restore all menu settings to the default conditions.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Default Set”

A message appears asking for your conﬁ rmation.

2. Touch "Yes" if you want all the settings return to the default.

The Time Zone screen appears after all settings return to the

default.

3. Set the date and time again. page ??

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Do not turn off the power while using this function.

Initializing the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images.

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Demo

Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder

so that you may use them more easily.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Other setting ( )  “Demo”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

• Off: Disables the function.

• On: Enables the Demo function.

The Demo function does not operate in the following case:

- If “Auto Power Off” is set to “5 Min”(uses the battery as main power), the Auto Power Off function

will turn the camcorder off before Demo can run. page ??

The Demo mode is canceled in the following cases:

- If the LCD screen is touched.

- If any button is operated (Recording start/stop, Display ( ), SMART AUTO, MODE, PHOTO,

etc.) However, the camcorder will enter the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in STBY mode

if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. If you don’t want the Demo function starts, set “Demo”

to “Off”.

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DELETING A SECTION OF A VIDEO (PARTIAL DELETE)

You can delete a section of a video. As the partial delete function is to edit the original video

ﬁ le, store the original video ﬁ le separately before starting this function.

PRECHECK!

Insert a memory card. page ??

Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page ??

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) mode. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Edit”  “Partial Delete.”

2. Touch the desired video to edit.

The selected video is displayed as paused.

3. Select the start point to delete using the playback related tabs,

then touch the ( ) indicator at the start point.

Playback related tabs: / / / / / / /

Drag the playback progress bar to left or right on the LCD

screen to directly move to the desired point.

The () indicator appears at the start point.

4. Select the end point to delete using the playback related tabs, then

touch the ( ) indicator at the end point.

Drag the playback progress bar to left or right on the LCD

screen to directly move to the desired point.

The () indicator appears at the end point.

5. Touch the Cut ( ) tab.

The message to conﬁ rm is displayed.

6. Touch “Yes.”

The selected section will be deleted.

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editing video clips

You can not edit ﬁ les that the protected ( ) indicator is written on. Cancel the protect function ﬁ rst. page ??

Touch the Return ( ) tab to cancel the partial deletion or restart this function.

The Partial Delete function is not available in the following conditions.

- If the recorded time of a section to delete is less than 3 seconds.

- If the total recorded time of a video after partial deletion is less than 3 seconds.

- If the remaining section of the memory space is less than 15MB.

- Videos recorded or edited by other devices.

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The deleted section of the original video can not be recovered.

Do not eject a memory card or power off while editing a video recorded on the storage media. Doing so may

damage the storage media or data.

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DIVIDING A VIDEO

You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function

edits the original ﬁ le, make sure to back up important recordings separately.

PRECHECK!

Insert a memory card. page ??

Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page ??

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) mode. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Edit”  “Divide.”

2. Touch the desired video to edit.

The selected video is displayed as paused.

3. Search the point of division by touching playback control tabs.

Playback control tabs: / / / / / / /

Drag the playback progress bar to left or right on the LCD

screen to directly move to the desired point.

4. Touch the Pause ( ) tab at the point of division, then touch the

Cutting ( ) tab.

A message appears asking for your conﬁ rmation.

5. Touch “Yes.”

The selected video is divided into two video clips.

The second clip of the divided video is displayed as the last

thumbnail.

After the division, you can partially delete a unnecessary section

or combine with other videos.

•

• You can not divide ﬁ les that are protected ( ) indicator is written on. Cancel the protect function

ﬁ rst. page ??

• The divided video may drift before or after the division point by approx. 2 seconds.

• The Divide function is not available in the following conditions:

- If the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds.

- If you trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the beginning and the end.

- If the remaining section of the memory space is less than 15MB.

- Videos recorded or edited by other devices.

- Photos cannot be divided.

• The division function does not work if available space on the storage is insufﬁ cient.

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COMBINING VIDEOS

You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original ﬁ le, make sure to back

up important recordings separately.

PRECHECK!

Insert a memory card. page ??

Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page ??

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) mode. page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Edit”  “Combine.”

2. Touch the video thumbnails to be combined.

The ( ) indicator and the order number are displayed on the

selected videos. Touching the video thumbnail toggles the

image between being selected ( ) or not selected.

The ( ) indicator does not appear if there is a different

resolution between selected videos ﬁ les.

3. Touch the (

) tab.

A message appears asking for your conﬁ rmation.

4. Touch “Yes.”

The selected video ﬁ les are combined in the chosen order and

stored as one video.

The thumbnail of the ﬁ rst video will appear in the combined video.

•

You can not combine ﬁ les with the protect ( ) indicator is written on. Cancel the protect function

ﬁ rst. page ??

The original video will not be preserved.

The combine function is not available in the following conditions:

- Videos in different resolution formats (Videos recorded at “Resolution: 1080/60i(XF)” and

“Resolution: 720/60p” cannot be combined.

- The ﬁ le size of the combined videos cannot exceed 1.8 GB.

•

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Doing so may damage the storage media or data.

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You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode.

If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot set this function.

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ﬁ le management

PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and

photos are not deleted unless they are formatted or the protection is canceled.

PRECHECK!

Insert a memory card. page ??

Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page ??

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) or Photo play ( ) mode.

page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Protect”  touch the desired

submenu item.

The corresponding message to the selected option appears.

2. Touch “Yes.”

The protection is set to on or off.

The ( ) indicator appears on the protected ﬁ le.

•

Submenu items

Select Files: Protects individual images.

Touch the images to protect from erasure.

The ( ) indicator is displayed on the selected images.

Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image

between being selected ( ) or not selected.

Touch the (

) tab.

All On: Protects all images.

All Off: Releases the protected images all at once.

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Deleted images cannot be recovered.

Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the storage media.

Doing so may damage the storage media or data.

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DELETING FILES

You can erase your recordings one by one, or at once.

PRECHECK!

Insert a memory card. page ??

Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page ??

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) or Photo play ( ) mode.

page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Delete”  touch the desired

submenu item.

The corresponding message to the selected option appears.

2. Touch “Yes.”

The selected image is deleted.

•

To protect important images from accidental erasure, activate the image protection function in

advance. page ??

You can not delete protected ﬁ les. Cancel the protect function ﬁ rst. page ??

If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot delete the images.

page ??

You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode.

The delete function does not work if battery charge is insufﬁ cient. It is recommended to use AC

power to continue power supply during the deletion.

•

Submenu items

Select Files: Deletes individual images.

Touch the images you want to delete.

The ( ) indicator is displayed on the selected images.

Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image

between being selected ( ) or not selected.

Touch the (

) tab.

All Files: Deletes all images.

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COPYING FILES (HMX-S15/S16 ONLY)

Videos and photos stored in the internal memory can be copied to the external ﬂ ash memory

card. Copying to the memory card does not delete originals in the internal memory.

PRECHECK!

Insert the memory card in your camcorder. page ??

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( /

) or Photo play ( ) mode.

page ??

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Copy”  touch the desired submenu

item.

The corresponding message to the selected option appears.

2. Touch “Yes.”

The selected images are copied.

•

You can also operate this function in the full and single image display mode.

If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot copy the images.

page ??

You can not copy a ﬁ le if the memory card has insufﬁ cient free space. Remove unnecessary ﬁ les

before proceeding. page ??

The copy function does not work if battery charge is insufﬁ cient. It is recommended to use AC

power to continue power supply during the copying.

•

Submenu items

Select Files: Copy individual images.

Touch the images you want to copy.

The ( ) indicator is displayed on the selected images.

Touching the thumbnail image toggles the image

between being selected ( ) or not selected.

Touch the (

) tab.

All Files: Copy all images.

•

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wireless network connection and conﬁ guration

AUTO CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

You can connect to the network using an AP (access point) in the wireless network service area.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Network ( ) tab  “Settings”  “Access Point Setting.”

The camcorder will automatically scan for APs available in the network.

To reload the AP device list, touch the Refresh ( ) tab.

2. Touch the desired AP.

The camcorder will be connected to the network if using an

unsecured AP.

If selecting WPS AP, touch the WPS (

WPS

) tab in the next screen and

press the WPS button corresponding to the AP device or enter the

PIN number in the AP device, which will be activated on the screen.

You can change the WPS Type if necessary. page ??

If selecting a secure AP, proceed with the next step.

3. Conﬁ gure the network settings.

4. Touch the (

) tab.

The camcorder will connect to the network via the selected AP.

You can check the signal strength in the top right corner of the screen.

•

Submenu items

Authentication: Select an authentication type according to your AP setting.

Data Encryption: Select an encryption type according to your AP setting.

Network Key: Enter the password and touch the (

) tab.

For typing in characters, refer to page ??.

IP Setting: The default is Auto. For manual setting of the IP, refer to page ??.

•

WPS

WPS(WiFi Protected Setup) AP

The camcorder will automatically connect to the wireless

network with safety and ease.

Secured AP

It will connect to the wireless network using the assigned

password and IP setting.

Ad-hoc AP

It will connect to the network using a mobile terminal that

supports wireless communication.

Signal strength

Displays the strength of the wireless signal from the AP

device.

OFFOFF

Not connected

Very weak

Weak

Normal

Very strong

Signal Strength

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The wireless network connection may not be stable depending on the connected AP.

The farther the distance is from the AP device, the longer it takes to connect to the network.

If there is an electric device using the same frequency range near the camcorder, you may

experience wireless interference.

If an AP device is named in other than English, it will not be displayed in the AP list or you may see

a corrupt font of the name.

For the network settings and the password, contact the network administrator or the service

provider.

If you are prompted to get authenticated in a separate process, you may experience a

disconnected network. If this is the case, please contact the service provider.

The number of the passwords available may differ, depending on the encryption type.

You may not be able to connect to the wireless network, depending on the ambient circumstances.

The AP search may ﬁ nd a printer that supports wireless network, but you can not use the found

printer for connecting to the network.

If your camcorder is connected to the TV using the Audio/Video cable, it can not connect to the

network.

The wireless connection may cost you a fee under the contract made between you and the service

provider.

Channels available for the networking differ according to the region (country).

Some countries may restrict wireless networking under the local radio regulation laws.

You are recommended to use your camcorder inside the country where you purchased it.

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WPS CONNECTION METHOD

Conﬁ gure the WPS connection settings. If selecting WPS AP, you can select to press the WPS

button or enter the WPS PIN number.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Network ( )  “Settings”  “WPS Type” and touch

the desired item.

2. To exit the setup screen, touch the Return ( ) tab.

Submenu items

WPS Button: Press the WPS button for the AP device to connect to

the network.

WPS PIN: Enter the PIN number for the AP device to connect to the

network.

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MANUAL NETWORK CONNECTION

By typing in the IP address, you can connect to the network via an AP (access point) in the

wireless network service area.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Network ( )  “Settings”  “Access Point Setting”

 “IP Setting”  “Manual.”

The IP setup screen appears.

2. Touch each item and enter the desired value.

3. When completed, touch the (

) tab.

The camcorder will connect to the network via the selected AP.

•

Submenu items

IP: Provide the static IP address.

Subnet Mask: Provide the subnet mask.

Gateway: Provide the gateway.

DNS Server: Provide the DNS address.

•

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provider.

The network settings may differ according to the network condition.

Do not try to connect to a network that you have no permission to access.

Use a fully charged battery while you are using the network service.

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DEVICE INFORMATION

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PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Network ( )  “Setting”  “Device Information” 

“Rename.”

The virtual keyboard appears.

2. Touch the input bar and enter your name.

3. When completed, touch the (

) tab.

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You can use the virtual keyboard to enter your information and settings.

Touch the desired character and numeric. When completed, touch the (

) tab.

Using the virtual keyboard

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PLAYING VIDEOS/PHOTOS ON THE TV SCREEN

You can play the videos and photos in the camcorder on the TV screen via the network.

This is possible only by using a TV that features DMP(Digital Media Player) or DMR(Digital Media

Renderer) based on DLNA.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Network ( )  “Play on TV.”

The camcorder will be connected to the network via the last

connected AP.

If no AP is ever connected, the camcorder will scan for APs

available. page ??

2. Touch the desired device.

To reload the device list, touch the Refresh ( ) tab.

3. Touch the HD ( ), SD (

) or Photo ( ) tab.

The thumbnail of videos or photos will appear.

The videos and photos in the thumbnail will be displayed only in

4x3.

Use / to move to the previous or next page.

4. Touch the desired video or photo.

The selected videos or photos will be played on the TV screen

but they are just displayed in the corresponding image on the

LCD.

Play the selected video and move to the video thumbnail.

As the slide show of the photos will be repeated permanently,

tap Return ( ) to stop the show.

5. To end “Play on TV,” touch the Exit ( ) tab.

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For connecting from the TV to the AP, refer to the user manual of the TV.

Connect between camcorder and AP wirelessly while connect TV and AP in cables.

You can play on the TV screen only those videos and photos that were recorded by the camcorder.

The network connection range between the camcorder and the TV may differ depending on the AP.

This is applied only to DNLA-certiﬁ ed DMP(Digital Media Player) or DMR(Digital Media Renderer).

If the camcorder is turned off abnormally (ex: removing the battery) while you are playing a video or

photo on the TV, the TV considers that it is still connected to the camcorder.

Depending on the size of the video or photo to share, it may take longer to connect to the TV and

display the ﬁ le on the TV.

This function is not enabled if no video or photo is recorded by the camcorder.

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SHARING THE VIDEOS/PHOTOS

You can play the videos and photos in the camcorder on the TV screen via the network.

This is possible only by using a TV that features DMP(Digital Media Player) or DMR(Digital Media

Renderer) based on DLNA.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Network ( )  “Share.”

The camcorder will be connected to the network via the last

connected AP.

If no AP is ever connected, the camcorder will scan for APs

available. page ??

2. Enjoy the videos and photos in the camcorder on the TV screen

via the network. page ??

To exit the sharing, touch the Return ( ) tab.

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DLNA enables you to share multimedia contents by

connecting all home appliances in a network. With

DLNA, you can transfer and play videos and photos

under wireless connection between home networking

devices such as TV or PC and your camcorder.

What is DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance)?

Connect between camcorder and AP wirelessly; connect between TV and AP in cables.

You can play on the connected device only those videos and photos that were recorded by the

camcorder.

The network connection range between the camcorder and the selected device may differ

depending on the AP.

This is applied only to DNLA-certiﬁ ed DMP(Digital Media Player) or DMR(Digital Media Renderer).

If the camcorder is turned off abnormally (ex: removing the battery) while you are playing a video or

photo on the select device, the device considers that it is still connected to the camcorder.

It may take a longer time to transfer videos or photos to the device, depending on the network

connection and the ﬁ le size.

The sharing function is not enabled if no video or photo is recorded by the camcorder.

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SAVING THE VIDEOS/PHOTOS TO THE PC

You can save the videos and photos in the camcorder to the PC via the network.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Network ( )  “Backup to PC.”

The camcorder will be connected to the network via the last

connected AP.

If no AP is ever connected, the camcorder will scan for APs

available. page ??

2. Touch the desired device.

To reload the device list, tap Refresh ( ) tab.

3. Touch the HD ( ), SD (

) or Photo ( ) tab.

The thumbnail of videos or photos will appear.

The videos and photos in the thumbnail will be displayed only in

4x3.

Use / to move to the previous or next page.

4. Touch the video or photo to save to the PC.

The selected video or photo will be marked with on the

screen. Each time you touch the ﬁ le, it will be selected and

deselected alternatively.

5. Touch the (

) tab.

To cancel saving the ﬁ les, touch the Cancel.

6. To end “Backup to PC,” touch the Exit ( ) tab.

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You can play only those videos and photos that were recorded by the camcorder.

The network connection range between the camcorder and the selected device may differ

depending on the AP.

This function is enabled only in Kies.

If the camcorder is turned off abnormally (ex: removing the battery) while you are playing a video or

photo on the select device, the device considers that it is still connected to the camcorder.

It may take a longer time to transfer videos or photos to the device, depending on the network

connection and the ﬁ le size.

This function is not enabled if no video or photo is recorded by the camcorder.

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TRANSFERRING VIDEOS AND PHOTOS

BETWEEN CAMCORDERS

You can transfer videos or photos to and from other camcorder of the same type as yours.

PRECHECK!

Select the record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page ??

1. Touch the Network ( )  “Device to Device.”

2. Touch the “Send.”

A password for your camcorder will be created and displayed

automatically, which will wait for connection to other

camcorder.

3. Select your camcorder from the search list of other camcorder.

The name of your camcorder is the one that you entered in the

Device Name. page ??

4. If prompted to enter the password on the screen of other

camcorder, enter the 4 digits that was created on your camcorder.

When the connection is made, the video or photo selection

area will be displayed on your camcorder.

5. Touch the HD ( ), SD (

) or Photo ( ) tab.

The thumbnail of videos or photos will appear.

The videos and photos in the thumbnail will be displayed only in

4x3.

Use / to move to the previous or next page.

6. Touch the video or photo to transfer to other camcorder.

The selected video or photo will be marked with on the

screen. Each time you touch the ﬁ le, it will be selected and

deselected alternatively.

7. Touch the (

) tab.

To cancel the transfer while in progress, touch the Cancel.

8. To end the “Device to Device” transfer, touch the Exit ( ) tab.

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1. Touch the Network ( )  “Device to Device.”

2. Touch “Receive.”

Search for the target camcorder.

If the target camcorder is not displayed in the search list, touch

the Refresh ( ) tab to search again.

3. Touch the target camcorder in the search list.

4. Enter the password and touch the (

) tab.

The password will be displayed on the screen of the camcorder

that sends videos or photos.

The camcorder will start transferring videos or photos.

5. To end the “Device to Device” transfer, touch the Exit ( ) tab.

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The device-to-device transfer uses wireless ad-hoc communication for this purpose.

If your camcorder was used as a receiver, remove the connection before you can use it as a

sender.

The network connection range between camcorders may differ depending on the wireless ad-hoc

network condition.

If connection between my camcorder and the other one is terminated abnormally, my camcorder

considers that it is still connected and displays the disconnection after a certain amount of time.

It may take a while to send or receive the videos or photos according to the wireless ad-hoc

network condition and the ﬁ le size.

You can send or receive only those videos and photos that are recorded by the camcorder.

This function is not enabled if no video or photo is recorded by the camcorder.

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connecting to a TV

CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV

You can enjoy High Deﬁ nition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution using an HDTV.

This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high-deﬁ nition video transfer.

PRECHECK!

Check if there is a HDMI input jack on your TV.

Use the AC power adaptor to connect the camcorder with the TV.

Select “HDMI TV Out” according to the type of TV connected with the camcorder. page ??

Using a mini HDMI cable

1. Connect the camcorder to a TV with a Mini HDMI cable.

Turn on the camcorder, then connect a Mini HDMI cable. If not, the camcorder may fail

to recognize the connected TV.

2. Set the TV’s input selector to enable the TV to recognize the connected camcorder.

Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input.

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Mini HDMI Cable

HDTV

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Videos recorded using the HD camcorder will playback on an HDTV in the original resolution you

set in the camcorder. Video recorded in SD quality cannot play back on an HDTV in the HD quality.

For example, videos recorded in HD quality (resolution of 1080/60i, 1080/30p, 720/60p) play back

in HD quality while the videos recorded in SD quality (resolution of 480/60p) play back in SD quality.

This camcorder is provided with the “TV Connect Guide” menu function. If you try to connect the

camcorder to a TV (without using the user manual), use the “TV Connect Guide” menu function.

page ??

Only a C to A type Mini HDMI cable can be used with this camcorder.

The HDMI jack on the camcorder is provided for the output usage only.

If the Anynet+ supported TV is connected with the camcorder, turning on the camcorder may turn

the TV’s power on. (Anynet+ function) If you don’t want this function, set “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)”

to “Off.” page ??

Use only the HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this camcorder. If the

camcorder is connected with other HDMI cables, the screen display may not work.

•

Understanding the HDMI cable

HDMI (High Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting

uncompressed digital data.

What is Anynet+ function?

You can use the same remote control for devices that support the Anynet + function.

You can use the Anynet + function if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet+

supported TV. For more information, refer to the Anynet+ support TV’s user manual.

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CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV

You can enjoy images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard

deﬁnition. This camcorder supports the composite output for standard deﬁnition video transfer.

PRECHECK!

Use the AC power adaptor to connect the camcorder with the TV.

Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output

1. Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable.

Turn on the camcorder, then connect a Audio/Video cable. If not, the camcorder may fail

to recognize the connected TV.

2. Set the TV’s input selector to enable the TV to recognize the connected camcorder.

Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input.

•

Check the connection status between the camcorder and TV, TV screen may not deliver the right

video information if connected incorrectly.

When connecting to TV using the Audio/Video cable, match the colors between the cables and the

corresponding jacks.

Video input may be green depending on a TV. In this case, connect the yellow plug of the Audio/

Video cable to the green jack of the TV.

When the camcorder is connected a TV with more than one cables, the output signal is followed in

the order of priority.

- HDMI

 Audio/Video (composite) output

This camcorder is provided with the “TV Connect Guide” menu function. If you try to connect the

camcorder to a TV (without using the user manual), use the “TV Connect Guide” menu function.

page ??

If the TV has one audio jack (mono input), connect the yellow plug of the Audio/Video cable to the

video jack, white plug to the audio jack and leave the red plug alone.

Do not use excessive force when connecting the cable.

Images recorded with high-deﬁnition image quality (1080/60i, 1080/30p or 720/60p) are played

back with standard deﬁnition image quality.

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Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may include

noise.

If the “TV Display” is set “Off,” the TV screen does not include the OSD (On Screen Display)

menus. page ??

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Playback on a TV

Set “TV Type” according to the screen ratio of a TV connected with the camcorder. page ??

Recording ratio Wide (16:9) TV 4:3 TV

Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio

Video images

Photo images

Photo capture images

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VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN

You can enjoy the enjoy widescreen videos on a HDTV (or a regular TV) after recording videos

using the camcorder.

1. You see video from the camcorder on your TV if the

connection status is set correctly. pages ??~??

• The TV jacks are connected with the right cables?

• Input source list is correctly set to view the playback

from the camcorder?

2. Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start to

playback videos. page ??

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Videos recorded on this camcorder can be dubbed by connecting with the Audio/Video cable. All

the recorded videos will be dubbed with SD (standard deﬁnition) image quality, regardless of the

recording resolution (HD/SD).

You cannot dub to a recorder with an HDMI cable.

To copy an video recorded with HD (high deﬁnition) image quality, use the built-in software of your

camcorder, and copy the images to your computer. page ??

Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate.

To hide the screen indicators (such as a counter, etc.) on the screen of the monitor device

connected, set “TV Display: Off.” page ??

To record the date/time, display it on the screen. page ??

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dubbing videos

DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER

Videos recorded in this camcorder can be dubbed to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorders.

PRECHECK!

Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analog data transfer. (composite connection) Use the

supplied Audio/Video cable.

Use the AC power adaptor to connect the camcorder with the TV.

1. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with the

Audio/Video cable.

Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device.

If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the input mode.

2. Insert the storage device in the recording device.

3. Start the playback on your camcorder, and record it on the recording device.

Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details.

4. When dubbing is ﬁnished, stop the recording device, and the your camcorder.

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Signal ﬂow

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To set the number of prints

Touch the decrease ( )/increase ( ) tab to

set the number of copies to print.

• The number of copies is set.

To cancel the print setting

Touch the Return ( ) tab on the LCD screen.

To stop printing after printing starts

Touch “Cancel” on the screen.

DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER

You can print photos directly by connecting this camcorder to a PictBridge printer (Sold

Separately) and a USB cable.

PRECHECK!

Insert the memory card. page ??

Select the desired storage media. (HMX-S15/S16 only) page ??

Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Photo play ( ) mode.

1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Connectivity setting ( ) tab 

“USB Connect”  “PictBridge.”

2. Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer.

3. Turn your printer power on.

The photo thumbnails appear.

4. Touch the photos to print, then touch the Print ( ) tab.

The corresponding message appears.

5. Touch “Yes.”

The selected photo is printed.

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printing photos

Camcorder

Photo Printer

(Compatible with PictBridge)

If the camcorder is connected to a printer while “USB Connect” is set to “Mass Storage,” the

message “Fail USB Connecting Change ‘USB Connect’” appears. Set the “USB Connect” to

the “PictBridge” then connect the USB cable again.

Use the supplied USB cable.

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To set the date/time imprint

1. In the printer mode, touch the Menu ( ) tab 

“Date/Time Display.”

2. Touch the desired submenu item.

The selected date and time display option is set.

3. To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab.

The selected date and time will be printed on the photos.

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The date/time imprint option may not be supported by all printers. Check with your printer

manufacturer. The date/time imprint option cannot be setup if the printer does not support this

option.

PictBridge™ is a registered trademark of CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association), an image

transfer standard developed by Canon, Fuji, HP, Olympus, Seiko Epson, and Sony.

Use the AC power adaptor for your camcorder during PictBridge direct printing. Turning the

camcorder off during printing might damage data on the storage media.

Video images cannot be printed.

Photos recorded on other devices cannot be printed.

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using with a Windows computer

CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE

This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable.

Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time.

Check your computer type before using!!!

To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type ﬁ rst. Then, take

the steps below according to your computer type.

If you are using a

Windows PC

If you are using

a Macintosh

Connect your camcorder to the

computer using the USB cable.

• The built-in editing software,

Intelli-studio runs on the

PC automatically once the

camcorder is connected to

Windows computer. (When

you specify “PC Software:

On”). page ?? • The built-in software

on your camcorder,

‘Intelli-studio’ is

not Macintosh

compliant.

Play back or edit your recordings

on the computer using the built-

in Intelli-studio application.

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You can also upload your

recordings to YouTube or other

web sites using the Intelli-studio.

page ??

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WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER

You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows

computer by using the USB cable.

By using the built-in Intelli-studio editing software on your camcorder, you can enjoy the

following operations.

- Playing back recorded videos or photos. page ??

- Editing recorded videos or photos. page ??

- Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube, Flickr, Facebook, etc. page ??

You can transfer or copy the ﬁles (videos and photos) saved on the storage media into your

computer. (the mass storage function) page ??

The following requirements must be satisﬁed to use built-in editing software (Intelli-studio):

Items Requirement

OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Vista, or Windows 7

CPU Intel® Core 2 Duo® 1.66 GHz or higher is recommended

AMD Athlon ™ X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher is recommended

(Notebook: Intel Core2 Duo 2.2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core 2.6GHz

or higher recommended)

RAM 1 GB and above recommended

Video Card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher Ati X1600 series or higher

Display 1024 x 768, 16-bit color or higher (1280 x 1024, 32-bit color

recommended)

USB USB 2.0

Direct X DirectX 9.0c or higher

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System requirements

System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even on a system that satisﬁes the

requirements, operations may not be ensured depending on the system.

On a slower computer than recommended, video playback may skip frames or operate

unexpectedly.

When the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9.0c, install the program with the

version of 9.0c or higher.

It is recommended to transfer the recorded video data to a PC before playing back or editing the

video data.

For doing this, a laptop computer requires higher system requirements than a desktop PC.

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Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung)

Don’t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into/from a USB jack.

Insert a USB after checking the direction of its insertion is correct.

We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery.

When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction

If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring, the data transmission will

stop and the data may be damaged.

If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with

other USB devices, the camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all USB devices from the

PC and reconnect the camcorder.

According to your computer type, the Intelli-studio program may not automatically run. In this case, open

the desired CD-ROM drive that has the Intelli-studio program in My Computer and run iStudio.exe.

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USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM

Using the Intelli-studio program built-in your camcorder, you can transfer video/photo ﬁ les

onto your PC and edit them on your computer. Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for

you to manage the video/photo ﬁ les by using the simple USB cable connection between the

camcorder and your PC.

Step 1. Connecting the USB cable

1. Set the “USB Connect: Mass Storage” and “PC Software: On.”

You will ﬁ nd the default menu settings are set as the above.

2. Connect the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable.

A new ﬁ le saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main

window.

According to your computer type, the corresponding removable

disk window appears.

3. Click “Yes,” the uploading procedure will start. Click “Yes” to

conﬁ rm.

If you do not want to save a new ﬁ le, select “No.”

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After completing the data transfer, make sure to disconnect the cable in the following way:

1. Click the “Safely Remove Hardware icon” icon on the taskbar.

2. Select “USB Mass Storage Device,” and then click “Stop.”

3. If the “Stop a Hardware device” window appears, click “OK.”

4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC.

To disconnect the USB cable

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Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window

When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main

window.

1. Menu items

2. Switches to Library of the computer and

connected camcorder.

3. Switches to Photo Edit mode.

4. Switches to Movie Edit mode.

5. Switches to Share mode.

6. Changes the size of thumbnails.

: Displays all ﬁles (videos and photos).

: Displays video ﬁles only.

: Displays photo ﬁles only.

: Displays voice ﬁles only.

7. Minimizes the connected device screen.

8. Displays videos and photos in various

ways.

Thumbnails: Displays video and photo

thumbnails.

Smart Album: Arrange multiple videos and

photos by various classiﬁcations.

Map View: Displays the location of

shooting place with a map.

9. Select the connected device.

10. Show directories of My Folder and My

Computer

My Folder: You can classify and manage

videos and photos on your computer.

My Computer: You can view videos and

photos saved in the selected directory of

your computer.

11. Shortcut icons



: Navigates ﬁles (previous and next).



: Prints selected photo(s).



: View location of selected photo(s) with

GPS information.



: Registers to My Folder.



: Manages the registry of the selected

photo.

Intelli-studio is a program commonly used in Samsung camcorders or digital cameras. Some functions

may not work depending on the purchased product.

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Step 3. Playing back the videos (or photos)

You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application.

1. Run the Intelli-studio program. page ??

2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings.

Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen,

according the selected source.

3. Choose the video (or photo) that you want to play.

You can check the ﬁle information by moving the

mouse on over the ﬁle.

Clicking on a video thumbnail once will show

the video playback inside the thumbnail frame,

allowing you to search for a desired video with ease.

4. Once you select the desired video (or photo), double-click to play back.

Playback starts and playback controls appear.

Step 4. Editing the videos (or photos)

With Intelli-studio, you can edit the videos or photos in

various ways. (Change Size, Fine-Tuning, Image Effect,

Insert Frame, etc.)

To edit a ﬁle using the Intelli-studio, ensure to use a

copy of the desired ﬁle saved in My Computer before

clicking on the “Movie Edit” or “Photo Edit” icon.

•

The following is the ﬁle format supportable in Intelli-studio:

- Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)

- Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF

using with a Windows computer

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For more information about Intelli-studio use, see the

Help Guide by clicking “Help.”

When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a

Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting

the camcorder to your computer. Click the “Tool”

 “Install Intelli-studio on PC” on the Intelli-studio

screen.

•

Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online

Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with

one click.

1. Select the desired videos or photos to share.

2. Click “Share” on the browser.

The selected ﬁ le appears on the sharing window.

3. Click the web site you would like to upload ﬁ les.

You can choose “YouTube,” “Fickr,” “Facebook, ”

or the speciﬁ ed web site you want to set for your

uploading management.

4. Click “Upload” to start uploading.

A pop up window appears asking your ID and the

password.

5. Enter your ID and the password to access.

Access to the web site contents can be limited

depending on your web access environment.

•

Flickr is an image and video hosting website, web services suite, and online

community platform. In addition to being a popular website for users to share personal

photographs, theservice is widely used by bloggers as a photo repository.

http://www.ﬂ ickr.com/

Facebook is a global social networking website that is operated and privately owned

by Facebook, Inc. Users can add friends and send messages, and update their

personal proﬁ les to notify friends about themselves. Additionally, users can join

networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region.

http://www.facebook.com/

YouTube is a video sharing website. Users can upload, view, and share personalized

video clips. The San Bruno-based service uses Adobe Flash technology to display

a wide variety of users-generated contents including video clips, TV clips and music

videos, as well as amateur contents such as video blogging and short original videos.

http://www.youtube.com/

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USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE

You can copy video or photo ﬁ les recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by

connecting the USB cable to the camcorder.

Viewing the contents of storage media

1. Check out the “USB Connect: Mass Storage” setting.

page ??

2. Check out the “PC Software: Off” setting.  page ??

3. Check out the storage media.

4. Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable.

page ??

The “Removable Disk” or “Samsung” window appears

on the PC’s screen after a moment.

The removable disk appears when connecting a USB.

Select “Open folders to view ﬁ les using Windows

Explorer” and click “OK.”

5. The folders in the storage media appear.

Different ﬁ le types are stored in different folders.

6. Select the desired folder (or ﬁ les) to copy, then drag and

drop it into the destination folder.

The folder (or ﬁ les) is copied from the storage media

to the PC.

•

If the “Removable Disk” window does not appear,

conﬁ rm the connection (page ?? or perform steps 1

and 4 again.

When the removable disk does not appear automatically,

open the removable disk folder of My Computer.

If the connected camcorder’s disk drive does not open

or the context menu that appears when right clicking

your mouse (open or browse) appears broken, your

computer is suspected to be infected by Autorun virus.

It is recommended to update the anti-virus software for

its latest version.

•

using with a Windows computer

Photos Videos

Setting data (DPOF, etc.)

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Structure of folders and ﬁ les on the storage media

The folder and ﬁ le structure for storage media is as follows:

The ﬁ le naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System).

•

Video ﬁ le (H.264) ➀

The HD-quality videos have HDV_####.MP4 format.

The SD-quality videos have SDV_####.MP4 format.

The ﬁ le number automatically increases when a new video

ﬁ le is created.

A new folder is created when the number of ﬁ les in a folder

exceeds 9,999.

The folder names are given in order of 100VIDEO,

101VIDEO. The maximum number of the folders is 999.

The maximum of 9,999 ﬁ les can be created in a storage

media by using the camcorder.

Photo ﬁ le ➁

As in video ﬁ les, the ﬁ le number automatically increases

when a new photo ﬁ le is created.

The photos have SAM_####.JPG format.

A new folder is created when the number of ﬁ les in a folder

exceeds 999~1,000.

The folder names are given in order of 100PHOTO,

101PHOTO. The maximum number of the folders is 999.

The maximum of 9,999 ﬁ les can be created in a storage

media by using the camcorder.

•

File format

Video ﬁ les

Video ﬁ les are compressed in H.264 format. The ﬁ le extension is “.MP4.”

Refer to page ?? for the video resolution.

Photo ﬁ les

Photo images are compressed in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The ﬁ le

extension is “.JPG.”

Refer to page ?? for the photo resolution.

•

The name of a video ﬁ le recorded by the camcorder should not be modiﬁ ed, since proper playback by

the camcorder requires original folder and ﬁ le naming convention.

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Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.

They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES

Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take

corrective action.

Battery

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Low Battery - The battery is almost discharged. Replace with a charged battery or

connect the AC power adaptor.

•

Check the

authenticity of this

battery

-The battery can not pass

authenticity check.

Check whether the battery is

authentic and change to new one.

•

Storage media

Message Icon Informs that ... Action

Internal Memory Full There is not enough space to

record on the internal memory.

Delete unnecessary ﬁles on the

internal memory.

Back-up ﬁles to your PC or another

storage media and delete ﬁles.

Use a memory card.

•

Insert card There is no memory card inserted

in the memory card slot. Insert a memory card.•

Card Full There is not enough space to

record on memory card.

Delete unnecessary ﬁles on the

memory card.

Back-up ﬁles to PC or another

storage media and delete ﬁles.

Change memory card to another

one has enough free space.

•

Card Locked

The write protection tab on an SD

or SDHC card has been set to

lock.

Release write protection tab.•

Card Error

The memory card has some

problem and can not be

recognized.

Change memory card with another

one.

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Message Icon Informs that ... Action

Not Formatted The memory card is not

formatted.

Format the memory card using

the menu.

•

Not Supported

Format

The memory card may have

been formatted by another

device and may still have existing

images on it.

The image format is not

supported. Check the supported

ﬁle format.

Format the memory card using

menu item.

•

Not Supported Card The memory card is not

supported in this camcorder.

Change the memory card with the

one recommended.

•

Low Speed Card.

Please record at a

lower resolution.

-The memory card does not have

enough performance to record.

Record video at a lower

resolution.

Change memory card with a one.

•

Recording

Message Icon Informs that ... Action

Write Error - Some problem occured while

writing data to storage media.

Turn the camcorder's power off

and on for data recovery.

If a ﬁle is not recovered, format

storage media using menus after

back-up important ﬁles to PC or

another storage media.

•

Release the Smart

Auto -

You can not operate some

functions manually when Smart

Auto is activated.

Release Smart Auto function.•

Recovering Data…

Don’t power off and

keep card inside.

-The ﬁle was not created

normally.

Wait until data recovery is ﬁnished.

Never turn off the power or eject

memory card during recording.

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Recording

Message Icon Informs that ... Action

The number of video

ﬁles is full.

Cannot record

video.

-The number of video ﬁles that

can be stored is 9,999.

Delete unnecessary ﬁles on the

storage media.

Back up ﬁles to your PC or another

storage media and delete ﬁles.

Change with another card which

has enough free space.

Set “File No.” to “Reset.”

Format the storage media.

•

The number of

photo ﬁles is full.

Cannot take a

photo.

-The number of photo ﬁles that

can be stored is 9,999.

Delete unnecessary ﬁles on the

storage media.

Back up ﬁles to your PC or another

storage media and delete ﬁles.

Change with another card which

has enough free space.

Set “File No.” to “Reset.”

Format the storage media.

•

Playback

Message Icon Informs that ... Action

Cannot select

different resolution -The ﬁles you want to combine

have different resolutions.

It is not possible to combine the

ﬁles that have different resolutions.

•

Read Error -

Some problems occurred when

reading data from the storage

media.

Format the storage media using

menus after backing up important

ﬁles to a PC or another storage

device.

•

Corrupted ﬁle - This ﬁle can not be read.

Format the storage media using

menus after back up important

ﬁles to a PC or another storage

device.

•

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USB

Message Icon Informs that... Action

Fail Printer

Connecting

Change 'USB

Connect'

A problem occurred when

connecting the camcorder

via USB to a printer.

Check the USB cable.

Try the connection procedure again.

Switch “USB connect” function to

“PictBridge.”

•

Fail USB Connecting

Change 'USB

Connect'

A problem occurred when

connecting the camcorder

via USB to a PC.

Check the USB cable.

Try the connection procedure again.

Switch “USB connect” function to “Mass

Storage.”

•

Ink Error - There is a problem with the

ink cartridge.

Check the ink cartridge.

Put a new ink cartridge in the printer.

•

Paper Error - There is a problem with the

paper.

Check the paper in the printer. If there is

no paper, insert the paper.

•

File Error - There is a problem with the

ﬁle.

Your camcorder does not support this ﬁle

format.

Try another ﬁle recorded on your

camcorder.

•

Printer Error - There is a problem with the

printer.

Turn the printer’s power off and on.

Contact the printer manufacturer’s

service center.

•

Print Error - A problem occurred during

printing.

Do not remove power source or eject

memory card during printing.

•

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SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized

service center.

Power

Symptom Explanation/Solution

The camcorder does not turn on.

The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert the

battery to the camcorder.

The inserted battery may be discharged.

Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one.

If you use the AC power adaptor, make sure it is properly

connected to a wall outlet.

•

The power turns off automatically.

Is “Auto Power Off” set to “5 Min”? If no button is pressed for

about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (“Auto

Power Off”). To disable this option, change the setting of “Auto

Power Off” to “Off.” page ??

The battery is almost exhausted. Charge the battery or replace it

with a charged one.

•

Power cannot be turned off. Remove the battery or unplug AC power adaptor, and connect the

power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on.

•

The battery is quickly discharged.

The temperature is too low.

The battery is not fully charged. Charge the battery again.

The battery reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged.

Use another battery.

•

Display

Symptom Explanation/Solution

The TV screen or LCD display has

distorted images or has stripes at

the top/bottom or on the left/right.

It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on

a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display

speciﬁcation. page ??

•

Unknown image appears on the

LCD screen.

The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo

image, change the setting “Demo” to “Off.” page ??

•

Unknown indicator appears on the

screen.

A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.

pages ??~??

•

The afterimage remains on the LCD

screen.

This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the

battery before turning the power off.

•

The image on the LCD screen looks

dark. Ambient light too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD.•

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Recording

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Pressing the Recording start/stop

button does not start recording.

Press the MODE button to set the Video record mode. page ??

There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.

Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to

lock.

•

The actual recording time is less

than the estimated recording time.

The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and

features used.

When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording

time may be shortened.

•

The recording stops automatically.

There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.

Back up important ﬁles on your PC and format the storage media

or delete the unnecessary ﬁles.

If you make recordings or delete ﬁles frequently, the performance

of the storage media will be deteriorated. In this case, format the

storage media again.

If you use the memory card with low writing speed, the camcorder

automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding

message appears on the LCD screen.

•

When recording a subject

illuminated by bright light, a vertical

line appears.

This is not a malfunction.•

When the screen is exposed to

direct sunlight during recording, the

screen becomes red or black for an

instant.

This is not a malfunction.•

During recording, the date/time

does not display.

“Date/Time Display” is set to “Off.” Set the “Date/Time Display”

to On. page ??

•

You cannot record a photo image.

Set your camcorder to the Photo record mode. page ??

Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if

any.

The storage media is full. Use a new memory card or format the

storage media. page 75 Or remove unnecessary images.

page ??

•

The shutter sound is not heard

when you record a photo image.

Set “Shutter Sound” to “On.”

During dual recording, the Shutter Sound is not heard.

When the Mini HDMI cable or Audio/Video cable is connected to

the camcorder, the Shutter Sound is not available.

•

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Recording

Symptom Explanation/Solution

The beep sound is not heard. Set “Beep Sound” to “On.”

Beep sound is temporally off while recording videos.

•

There is a time difference between

the point where you press the

Recording start/stop button and

the point where the recorded video

starts/stops.

On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the

point when you press the Recording start/stop button and the

actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an

error.

•

Horizontal stripes appear on the

images.

This occurs when recording images under a ﬂuorescent lamp,

sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. This is not a malfunction.

•

Storage Media

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Memory card functions are not

operable.

Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page ??

If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again

directly on your camcorder. page ??

•

Image cannot be moved or deleted.

Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card

(SDHC/SD memory card), if any. page ??

You cannot move or delete the protected images. Release the

protection of the image on the storage media. page 96

•

You cannot format the memory

card.

Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card

(SDHC/SD memory card), if any. page ??

The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has

some problems.

•

The data ﬁle name is not indicated

correctly.

The ﬁle may be corrupted.

The ﬁle format is not supported by your camcorder.

Only the ﬁle name is displayed if the directory structure complies

with the international standard.

•

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Adjusting the image during recording

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Focus does not adjust

automatically.

Set “Focus” to “Auto.” page ??

The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the

focus manually. page ??

The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the

focus.

Recording is being made in a dark location.

Use a light to brighten the area.

•

The image appears too bright or

ﬂickering, or changes in color.

This may occur when you make a recording under a ﬂuorescent

sodium or or mercury lamp.

Cancel “iSCENE” to avoid or minimize this phenomenon.

page ??

•

Image’s color balance is not natural. White balance adjustment is required. Adjust to the proper “White

Balance.” page ??

•

The subject passing by the frame

appears very quickly.

This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a

malfunction. Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor)

reads out video signals, the subject passing by the frame rapidly

may appear to bend, depending on the recording condition.

•

Playback on your camcorder

Symptom Explanation/Solution

Playback (play/pause) function does

not work.

Image ﬁles recorded using another device may not be played on

your camcorder.

Check out the memory card compatibility. page ??

•

Photo images stored on a storage

media are not displayed in the

actual size.

Photo images recorded on other device may not appear in the

actual size. This is not an error.

•

Playback is interrupted

unexpectedly.

Check if the AC power adaptor or battery back is properly

connected and secure.

•

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Playback on other devices (TV, etc.)

Symptom Explanation/Solution

You cannot view the image or hear

the sound from the connected

device.

Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper

jack.

•

The image appears distorted on a

TV.

• This phenomenon is caused by connecting to the TV with 4:3

aspect ratio.

You cannot view the image or hear

the sound from a TV connected

using the HDMI cable.

• Images will not be output from the HDMI jack if the material is

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 A/V cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the input jack

of the device used for dubbing images from your camcorder.

page ??

The PictBridge printer cannot be

made using a PictBridge printer.

• Your printer may not print images edited on a computer or

recorded using other device. This is not an error.

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Connecting to a computer

Symptom Explanation/Solution

The computer does not recognize

your camcorder.

Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder,

restart the computer, then connect it again correctly.

•

Cannot play a video ﬁle properly on

a PC.

A video codec is needed to play the ﬁle recorded on your

camcorder. Install the software provided with your camcorder.

page ??

Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction, and

connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder ﬁrmly.

Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart

the computer. Connect it again properly.

To play back an HD video ﬁle, a computer with better speciﬁcation

is required.

Check a computer with recommended speciﬁcation. page ??

•

Intelli-studio does not function

properly.

Exit the Intelli-studio application, and restart the Windows

computer.

•

Intelli-studio is not performed. Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu or install Intelli-studio

in the computer. pages ??, ??

•

The image or sound on your

camcorder is not played on your

computer properly.

Video playback or sound may stop temporarily 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 (USB2.0), the image or sound may not be

played correctly. The image and sound copied to your computer

are not affected.

•

The playback screen is paused or

distorted.

Check the system requirements to play a video.

Exit other all applications running on the current computer.

If a recorded video is played on your camcorder connected to a

computer, the image may not play smoothly, depending on the

transfer speed. Please copy the ﬁle to your PC, and then play it

back.

•

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Overall operations

Symptom Explanation/Solution

The date and time are incorrect.

• Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time?

The backup built-in rechrgeable battery may be discharged.

page ??

Menu items that cannot be used at the same time

Symptom Cannot use Because of the following settings

Menu items are grayed out

“iSCENE” “Aperture : Manual,” “Shutter : Manual”

“Aperture: Manual” “Shutter : Manual,” “iSCENE”

“Shutter: Manual” “Aperture : Manual,” “iSCENE”

“Video Resolution,”

“Fader” “Time Lapse REC”

“Photo Resolution” “Cont. Shot : High Speed”

You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback mode.

There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously.

The list shown above shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu

items.

Menu and quick menu cannot be used in Smart Auto mode.

The following functions cannot be used during video recording:

Only quick menu is available during video recording.

The following functions are automatically set to Off or Auto mode in the Smart Auto mode:

“iSCENE”, “Shutter”, “Digital Effect”, “Tele Macro”, etc.

In the Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate camcorder

settings based on a detected type of scene. Most settings are automatically adjusted in

Smart Auto mode. And so, to set or adjust functions on your own, release the Smart Auto

mode ﬁrst.

•

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MAINTENANCE

Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with

care. The suggestions below will help you fulﬁll any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy

this product for many years.

Cautions when storing

For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.

- Remove the battery and AC power adaptor. pages ??, ??

- Remove the memory card. page ??

LCD screen

Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything.

While using the camcorder, the surface around the LCD screen may heat up.

If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot.

A LCD screen is manufactured by the advanced precise technology and has more than

99.99% of valid pixels. Despite the fact, black or bright spots (red, blue, white) may rarely

appear in the center for one spot and in the surround for up to two spots. These spots that

can be normally occurred during manufacturing process do not affect the recorded images.

Lens

Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with

cloth or your ﬁngers.

If necessary, wipe gently with lens with a paper.

- Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

- If the lens looks dim, turn off the camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour.

•

maintenance & additional information

When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using

What is dew condensation?

Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a place where there is a signiﬁcant temperature difference

from the previous place. The Dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder, and on the reﬂection

lens. When this happens, it may cause a malfunction or damage to the camcorder when using the device with the

power on while there is dew condensation.

What can I do?

Turn the power off and detach the battery, and leave it in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it.

When does the dew condensation occur?

When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location, or when using it in a hot

area suddenly, it will cause condensation.

- When recording outside in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors.

- When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A/C was running.

•

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USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD

Each country or region has its own electric and color systems.

Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items.

Power sources

The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V. You

can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder

within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.

Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor, if necessary, depending on the design of the wall outlet.

Viewing videos recorded with HD (high deﬁnition) image quality

In countries/regions where 1080/60i is supported, you can view the images with the same HD (high deﬁnition)

image quality as that of the recorded images. You need an NTSC-system-based and 1080/60i compatible

TV (or monitor) with an HDMI or component/Audio/Video cable connected.

Viewing videos recorded with SD (standard deﬁnition) image quality

To view images recorded with SD (standard deﬁnition) image resolution, you need an NTSC-system-based

TV with audio/video or component input jacks, and an component/Audio/Video cable connected.

On TV color systems

Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder.

If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device, it must be an NTSC-system-

based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio/Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use

a separate video format transcoder (NTSC-PAL format converter).

•

NTSC-compatible countries/regions

Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United

States of America, etc.

PAL-compatible countries/regions

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland,

France, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq,

Kuwait, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritius, Norway, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovak

Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Thailand, Tunisia, etc.

You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from

anywhere in the world.

The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung.

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speciﬁcations

Model name HMX-S15BN/HMX-S16BN

System

Video signal

Picture compression format

Audio compression format

Image device

Lens

Focal length

Filter Diameter

NTSC

H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)

AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)

1/2.3”, 5M Pixel CMOS

F1.8 ~ F3.3, 15x Optical Zoom (18x Intelli

Zoom), 10x Digital Zoom (video recording

only)

4.8mm ~ 72mm

Ø46

LCD screen Size/dot number

LCD screen method

3.5” Wide Touch LCD / 1.1M Pixel

TFT LCD

Connectors

Composite output

HDMI output

Audio output

USB output

1Vp-p (75 Ω terminated)

C type connector

-7.5 dBs (600 Ω terminated)

USB 2.0

General

Power source

Power source type

Power consumption

(Recording)

Operating temperature

Storage temperature

Storage media

External dimensions

(WxHxD)

Weight

Internal MIC

DC 5 V, Lithium Ion battery 3.7 V

Lithium Ion battery, Power supply

(100 V ~ 240 V) 50/60 Hz

3.5W (LCD on)

0 ˚C ~ 40 ˚C (32 ˚F~104 ˚F)

-20 ˚C ~ 60 ˚C (-4 ˚F ~ 140 ˚F)

Internal memory (SSD) (HMX-S15/S16 only),

Memory card (SD/SDHC) (optional)

Approx. 66.3 mm (2.61 inches) x 69.5 mm

(2.74 inches) x 130.0 (5.12 inches)

Approx. 415g (0.91lb, 14.64oz)

(Except for Lithium Ion battery)

2-channel stereo, Zoom microphone

 These technical speciﬁcations and design may be changed without notice.

warranty

SAMSUNG

LIMITED WARRANTY

SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective

material and workmanship.

SEA further warrants that if product fails 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. The name and

address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG

(1-800-726-7864).

Labor

90 days carry-in

Parts

1 year

On carry-in models, transportation to and from the service center is the customer’s

responsibility.

The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable

proof of purchase.

It must be presented to the authorized service center.

EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED)

This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, ﬁre, ﬂood and/or other acts of

God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs,

commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping.

Exterior and interior ﬁnish, lamps, and glass are not covered under this warranty.

Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the

terms of this warranty.

This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial

number. This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto

Rico.

Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages,

or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions

may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from

State to State.

RoHS compliant

Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the

use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical

and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the

6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb),

Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly

Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated

Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products.

If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung

products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care

center Samsung Electronics America, inc.

1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)

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