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HMX-H100N
HMX-H104BN
HMX-H105BN
HMX-H106SN
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key features of your HD camcorder The HD camcorder is capable of recording and playing back both Full HD (high definition: 1920x1080) and Standard Definition (SD) image quality. Select the recording image quality, Full HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), before recording. ENJOYING IMAGES WITH FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality. • This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with a sharper image than previous S
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FEATURES OF YOUR NEW HD CAMCORDER 2.2 Mega pixel (Gross) CMOS sensor 1/4.1” CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1920 lines of horizontal resolution-HD mode or 720 lines of horizontal resolution-SD mode) and still image performance (4.6 mega pixels). AV DC IN Unlike traditional CCD imagers, CMOS sensors require less power, providing better battery performance. SSD (SOLID STATE DRIVE) adopted as built-in storage media (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only)
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safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. These warning signs are here to prevent injur
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1. Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the 2. Keep these instructions. manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 3. Heed all warnings. When a cart is used, use caution when 4. Follow all instructions. moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 6. Clean only with dry cloth. unused for long periods
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important safety instructions 17. POWER SOURCES: 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the grounding of the mast and supporting structure, type of power source indicated on the label. If you are grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, not sure of the type of power supply at your home, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. grounding of the lead-in wire t
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22. POWER LINES: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. An outside antenna system should not be located in b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric fallen into the CAMCORDER. light or power circuits where it can fall into such power c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna water. system, extreme care should be taken to keep from d. If the CAMCORDER does
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important safety instructions 29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 moisture. of the FCC Rules. 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection adaptor should be used. against harmful interference in a residential installation. Thi
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precautions Warning! This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. • Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. • Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be used. important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This HD camcorder records video in H.26
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• Copyright: Please note that this HD camcorder is intended for individual use only. Data recorded on the storage media in this HD camcorder using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand. ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
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SAND precautions when using The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. Unplug from the power supply. Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. CAUTION Do not disassemble the This precaution must be kept. Means that there is a potential product. risk for personal injury or material damage. WARNING Using the camcorder at Do not allow water or
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Do not use the AC adaptor if it has Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. plug can be fully inserted with no part of Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as damaged, split or broken cords or Do not connect the AC adapter unless wires. Doing so may cause fire or the plug can be fully inserted with no electric shock. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. the blades exposed. it may explode. part of the b
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precautions when using CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with Do not drop or expose the camcorder, force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you battery pack, AC adaptor or other Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not push the LCD surface, display unevenness accessories to severe vibrations or impact. supplied) in a place where it is subject to may occur. This may cause a malfunction or injury. severe vibrations or impact. Do not use the camcorder near direct Do not expose th
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Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changed in temperature or a humid place. Do not wipe the camcorder body with There is also a risk of defect or electric shock Do not place the camcorder with the open benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could when using outdoors during lightning storms. LCD screen down. peel off or the case surface could deteriorate. Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD Do not use the camcorder near TV or Do not leave the LCD monitor open when monitor wh
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contents QUICK STARTGUID E 07 What’s included with your HD camcorder GETTING TO KNOWYOUR 08 Front & left view HD CAMCORDER 09 Right & top / bottom view 10 Rear view 7 11 Using the remote control PREPARATION 13 Holding the HD camcorder 14 Charging the battery pack 19 Basic HD camcorder operation 11 21 Screen indicators 24 Using the Display ( ) button 24 Using the LCD screen 25 Initial setting: time zone, date and time & OSD language 27 Selecting the storage media BEFORERECORDING (HMX-
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32 Recording movie images RECORDING 34 Taking photo images 35 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) 36 Capturing still images during movie image recording 32 (dual recording) 37 Zooming 38 Setting the anti-shake (OIS: optical image stabilizer) 39 Using the built-in flash 40 Capturing still images during movie images playback 41 Changing the playback mode PLAYBACK 42 Playing movie images 45 Viewing photo images 41 CONNECTION 48 Connecting to a TV 52 Dubbing images from the camcorde
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contents 93 Dividing a movie image EDITING MOVIE IMAGES 95 Combining two movie images 96 Playlist 93 99 Protection from accidental erasure IMAGEMANAGEMENT 100 Deleting images 101 Copying images (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) 99 102 DPOF print setting PRINTINGPHOTO IMAGES 103 Direct printing with a PictBridge printer 102 105 Checking your computer type USINGA COMPUTER 106 What you can do with a Windows computer 107 Using the Intelli-studio program 112 Using as a removable sto
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115 Maintenance MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL 116 Additional information INFORMATION 118 Using your HD camcorder abroad 115 TROUBLESHOOTING 119 Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS 131 Specifications WARRANTY 04_ English
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AV DC IN W T AV DC IN W T quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. Step 1 Preparation INSERT BATTERY PACK • Charging the battery pack. page 14 • Setting the date/time and the OSD language. pages 25-26 • Setting the storage media (built-in memory or memory card). (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) page 27 Step 2 Recording • Recording movie or photo images. pages 32, 34 W
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Step 4 Connecting to a PC • You can play back and edit recorded movies or photos by using the built-in editing software (Intelli-studio) on your camcorder. Also, using Intelli-studio allows easy upload of recorded movies or photo fi les to YouTube or Flickr. page 109 Step5 Easy Upload to YouTube or Flickr • You can upload recorded movies or photos to YouTube or Flickr using Intelli-studio. page 109 Camcorder Intelli-studio 06_ English
