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User Manual
High Defi nition Digital Camcorder
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HMX-H200BP/HMX-H200SP/HMX-H200LP/HMX-H200RP
HMX-H203BP/HMX-H203SP/HMX-H203LP/HMX-H203RP
HMX-H204BP/HMX-H204SP/HMX-H204LP/HMX-H204RP
HMX-H205BP/HMX-H205SP/HMX-H205LP/HMX-H205RP
HMX-H220BP/HMX-H220SP/HMX-H220LP/HMX-H220RP
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key features of your full HD camcorder High Sensitive BSI CMOS Sensor Normal CMOS BSI CMOS BSI CMOS Sensor is a image sensor newly developed by Samsung. You can get much clearer images in lower lighting condition as this sensor doubles the light sensitivity and reduces the light loss compared with the normal CMOS sensor. Full HD 1080 Viewing Performance This camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realise the clearest video quality. Its full HD resolution displays your pic
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Shift over wider range of motion with Smart OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) Smart OIS improves on existing Optical Image Stabilization by allowing the camcorder lens to shift over wider range of motion in wide/tele zoom position. This allows the camcorder to compensate for greater degrees of camcorder shake and deliver a stunning level of image smoothness. Magic Finger Focus, Magic Finger Shot STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] To focus on a subject, just touch the screen and shoot. 9999 Your
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before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions. CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder. These
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE Before using this camcorder Even if you record an event such as a show, (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High performance or exhibition for personal Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand. compatible with other digital video About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and k
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before reading this user manual The following terms are used in this Notes regarding trademarks manual: • ‘Scene’ refersto the point whereyou • Allthe trade names and registered pressthe Record Start/Stop button to trademarksmentioned inthis manual or startrecording until youpress again to other documentation providedwith your pause therecording. Samsung product are trademarks or • The terms ‘photo’ and‘still image’ are registered tr
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SAND safety information 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. Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. Do not disassemble the This precaution must be kept. CAUTION product. Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or Unplug from the power supply. damage to the product WARNING Using the camcorder at temp
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safety information Do not connect the AC adaptor unless Never use cleaning fluid or similar the plug can be fully inserted with no Do not dispose of battery in a fire chemicals. Do not spray cleaners part of the blades exposed. as it may explode. directly on the camcorder. Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach Keep the camcorder away from of children. If the lithium battery water when used near the beach or or memory card is swallowed Do not plug or unplug the
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CAUTION Do not press the surface of the Do not drop or expose the camcorder, Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp battery, AC adaptor or other accessories object. If you push the LCD surface, to severe vibrations or impact. This may where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact. display unevenness may occur. cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder Do not expose the camcorder to near direct sunl
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safety information Do not use the camcorder near Do not hold the camcorder by the Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism LCD monitor when lifting it. The TV or radio: This could cause such as speakers and a large LCD screen could detach and the noise on the TV screen or to radio motor. Noise could enter video or camcorder may fall. broadcasts. audio that are being recorded. Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may
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contents 07 You can record videos in H.264 format! QUICK START GUIDE 07 11 GETTING TO KNOW THE 12 Location of controls CAMCORDER 14 Identifying the screen displays 11 Using the battery GETTING STARTED 18 Checking the battery state 16 21 Turning your camcorder on/off BASIC OPERATION OF THE 22 Switching to the power saving mode CAMCORDER 23 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the display( ) button 24 Using the touch panel 21 25 Setting the time zone and date/time FIRST TIME SETTINGS for t
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contents 34 Recording videos BASIC RECORDING 36 Capturing photos during video recording (dual recording) 37 Recording photos 38 Recording with ease for beginners 34 (Smart Auto) 39 Capturing photos while playing back videos 40 Zooming 41 Setting the anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabiliser) 42 Using back light compensation mode BASIC PLAYBACK 43 Changing the playback mode 44 Playing back videos 46 Viewing photos 47 Viewing a slide show 48 Zooming during photo playback 43 ADVANCED RECORDIN
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70 Play Option ADVANCED PLAYBACK 71 Highlight 72 VIEW 73 Story-Board Print 73 File Info 70 74 Storage Type (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) SYSTEM SETTING 74 Storage Info (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 74 Card Info (HMX-H200/H220 only) 75 Format 76 File No. 74 76 Time Zone 77 Date/Time Set 77 Date Type 78 Time Type 78 Date/Time Display 79 LCD Brightness 79 Auto LCD Off 80 Beep Sound 80 Shutter Sound 81 Auto Power Off 82 Quick On STBY 83 PC Software 84 USB Connect 84 HDMI TV Out 85 Analogue TV Out 86 TV Con
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contents Protection from accidental erasure FILE MANAGEMENT 97 Deleting files 98 Copying files (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 96 99 DPOF printing setting PRINTING PHOTOS 100 Direct printing with a pictbridge printer 99 CONNECTING TO A TV 102 Connecting to a high definition TV 104 Connecting to a regular TV 106 Viewing on a TV screen 102 107 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder DUBBING VIDEOS 107 USING WITH A WINDOWS 108 Checking your computer type 109 What you can do with a windows COMPUTER compute
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quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder. STEP1: Get ready 1. Insert a memory card. High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. page 27 (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) Label pasting por
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quick start guide Recording videos with HD (high defi nition) image quality Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 1. Open the LCD screen. compression technology to realise the 2. Press the PHOTO button lightly to clearest video quality. page 54 adjust the focus, then press it fully (a 1. Open the LCD screen. shutter click sounds). you open the LCD screen. 2. Press the Recording start/stop button. Recording start/stop button. 00:00:00 [307Min] MENU Tip Using
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STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder You can fi nd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode. 2. Touch the thumbnail ( HD / SD / ) tab, then touch the desired image. STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] HD SD 9999 3/3 MENU MENU Viewing on a high defi nition TV pages 102~103 You can also play back videos on a SD (standard defi nition) image quality TV. pages 104~105 STEP4: Save r
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quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by Contents Manager Saved files into your PC connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable. Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, the uploading procedure will start. 2. The new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” on the Intelli-studio programme. options such as Date, Location, etc. Folders directory on your PC 3. You can double
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getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from Internal Memory LCD Model name Colour Lens memory card slot screen HMX-H200BP/HMX-H200SP HMX-H200LP/HMX-H200RP - HMX-H220BP/HMX-H220SP HMX-H220LP/HMX-H220RP Black/ HMX-H203BP/HMX-H203SP Silver/ Colour / 20x (Optical) 8GB 1 slot HMX-H203LP/HMX-H203RP Blue/ Touch panel 200x (Digital) HMX-H204BP/HMX-H204SP Red 16GB HMX-H204LP/HMX-H204
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getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front/Left Lens HDMI jack Lens open/close switch USB jack Q.MENU button Power ( ) button Zoom (W/T) button Display ( ) button Recording start/stop button Backlight ( ) button TFT LCD screen (Touch screen) Anti-shake (OIS) ( ) button AUTO Jack cover ( ) SMART / VIEW button Component/AV jack During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens. 12
