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User Manual
High Definition Digital Camcorder
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HMX-U15BN
HMX-U15LN
HMX-U15ON
HMX-U15WN
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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. PRECH
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Before using this camcorder Thank you for purchasing this Samsung • This camcorder records video in H.264 Camcorder. Please read this user manual (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in carefully before you use the camcorder and High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or keep it handy for future reference. Should Standard Definition Video (SD-VIDEO). your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer • Please note that this camcorder is not to Troubleshooting
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before reading this user manual • Copyrights: Please note that this Notes regarding trademarks camcorder is intended for individual use only. • All the trade names and registered Data recorded on the storage media in trademarks mentioned in this manual or this camcorder using other digital/analog other documentation provided with your media or devices is protected by the Samsung product are trademarks or copyright act and cannot be used without registered trademarks of their respectiv
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important safety instructions This symbol indicates that dangerous CAUTION voltage consisting a risk of electric RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK shock is present within this unit. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, This symbol indicates that there are DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). important operating and maintenance NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE instructions in the literature REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. accompanying this unit. Warning To Reduce The R
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important safety instructions 15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static 16. VENTILATION: charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides for ven
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23. OVERLOADING: 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: Do not overload wall outlets and extension When replacement parts are required, be sure cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric the service technician has used replacement shock. parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. 24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, Never push objects of any kind into this electric shock or other hazards. CAMCORDER through ope
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important safety instructions USER INSTALLER CAUTION: NOTE: Your authority to operate this FCC certified This equipment has been tested and found to equipment could be voided if you make changes or comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, modifications not expressly approved by this party pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable NOTE: protection against harmful interference in a reside
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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 damage to the product Unplug from the power supply. WARNING Using the camcorder at temperatur
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safety information Never use cleaning fluid or similar Do not connect the AC adaptor unless chemicals to clean the camcorder. the plug can be fully inserted with no Do not dispose of battery in a fire Do not spray cleaners directly on part of the blades exposed. as it may explode. 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 using it near the beach or memory card is swallowed Do not
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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 in direct Do not expose the camcorder to sunlight or ne
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safety information Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause Keep important data separately. overheating, fire, explosion, electric Place the camcorder on a stable Samsung is not responsible for shock or personal injuries caused by surface that is well ventilated. data loss. abnormal operation. Only use the adaptor plug in a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of the socket to
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contents QUICK START GUIDE 06 10 What’s included with your camcorder GETTING TO KNOW THE 11 Location of controls CAMCORDER 13 Identifying the screen displays 10 15 Using the battery GETTING STARTED 17 Checking the battery state 15 20 Turning your camcorder on/off BASIC OPERATION OF THE 20 Setting the operating modes CAMCORDER 21 Using the shortcut menu (OK guide) 22 Using the ////OK button 20 23 Turning the power on and setting the FIRST TIME SETTINGS date and time 24 Selecting the OSD la
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contents 25 Inserting/ejecting a memory card GETTING READY TO START (not supplied) RECORDING 26 Selecting a suitable memory card (not supplied) 28 Recordable time and capacity 29 Using the wrist strap 25 29 Basic camcorder positioning 30 Recording videos or photos RECORDING 32 Recording with auto scene detection (Smart auto) 33 Capturing photos during video recording (Dual recording) 30 34 Zooming in and out 35 Changing the playback mode BASIC PLAYBACK 36 Playing videos 38 Viewing photos
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52 Setting Menu Items SYSTEM SETTING 52 Storage Info 53 Format 54 File No. 54 Date/Time Set 52 55 LCD Brightness 55 Auto LCD Off 56 Beep Sound 56 Shutter Sound 57 Auto Power Off 57 PC Software 58 TV display 58 Default set 59 Language 60 What you can do with a windows USING WITH A WINDOWS computer COMPUTER 61 Using the intelli-studio program 67 Using as a removable storage device 60 69 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO OTHER 70 TV image displays DEVICES 69 71 Warning indicators and messages TR
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CARD CARD CARD 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! You can record videos in the H.264 format that are 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. • You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this cam
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Recording videos Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 Your camcorder can record high quality compression technology to give you the photos with a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. clearest video quality. 1. Press the Power ( ) button. 1. Press the Power ( ) button. 2. Press the Photo ( ) button halfway 2. Press the Recording start/stop down to check the target image. ( ) button. 3. Press the Photo ( ) button fully • To stop recording, press the when you are ready. Recording start/
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quick start guide STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Press the Play ( ) button to select the play mode. 2. In Play Mode, select “HD Video,” “SD Video,” or “Photo.” page 46 • The recorded videos or photos appear in the thumbnail index view. 00:00:55 1/10 • The thumbnail of the last file you created or played is highlighted. 3. Press the /// button to select the desi
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Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Start the Intelli-studio program by connecting the built-in USB jack of the camcorder to the PC. • A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes.” The uploading procedure starts. 2. Any new files are saved to your PC and Contents Manager Saved files into your PC registered to “Contents Manager” in the Intelli-studio program. • You can arrange the files by different options such as Face, Da
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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 your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens HMX-U15BN Black HMX-U15LN Blue Yes Color Digital zoom: x2 HMX-U15ON Orange HMX-U15WN White • The shape is the same for all models. Only the color is different. Checking your accessories Battery AC power adaptor Wrist strap (IA-BH130LB) (AA
