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USER
MANUAL
HMX-F80BP/HMX-F80SP
HMX-F800BP/HMX-F800SP
Digital Camcorder
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For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.
- Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
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Before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; About this user manual Safety Icon Meaning Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate WARNING correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. pages 91~100 There is a potenti
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Before reading this user manual The following terms are used in this manual: • For Open Source licences information, refer to the • ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the [Recording ‘Opensource-F80.pdf’ in the provided CD-ROM. start/stop] button to start recording until you press again to stop recording. Notes regarding trademarks • The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same meaning. • All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this m
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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. CAUTION Do not disassemble the product. Unplug from the power supply. This precaution must be Means that there is a potential followed. risk of personal injury or damage to the product. WARNING Do not overload outlets or extension Us
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Safety information Do not use the power adaptor if it Do not connect the power adaptor Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it Never use cleaning fluid or similar has damaged, split or broken cords unless the plug can be fully inserted may explode. chemicals to clean the camcorder. or wires. Doing so may cause fire or with no part of the blades exposed. Do not spray cleaners directly on the electric shock. camcorder. Keep the camcorder away from water Keep the used lithium battery or Do not
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Safety information CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD Do not drop or expose the camcorder, Do not use the camcorder on a tripod Do not use the camcorder near direct with force, or hit it with a sharp object. battery, power adaptor or other (not supplied) in a place where it is sunlight or heating equipment. This may If you push the LCD surface, display accessories to severe vibrations or subject to severe vibrations or impact. cause a malfunction or injury. unevenness may occur. impa
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Safety information Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD Do not use the camcorder near a TV or Do not use the camcorder near Use Samsung-approved accessories screen when lifting it. The LCD screen radio. Interference from the camcorder sources of strong radio waves or only. Using products from other could detach and the camcorder may could cause noise on the TV or in the magnetic fields such as speakers manufacturers may cause overheating, fall. radio broadcast. and large motors. Noise from th
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Contents Before reading this user manual .......................2 Getting ready to start recording ......................30 SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................... 2 INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) .. 30 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) ..... 31 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE ........................................... 2 RECORD
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Contents Auto LCD Off ............................................................................... 76 Advanced recording ......................................52 Beep Sound ................................................................................ 77 iSCENE ....................................................................................... 52 Shutter Sound ............................................................................. 77 Video Resolution ..............................
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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. STEP 1: Get ready STEP 2: Record videos and photos 1 Insert the battery into the battery slot. page 19 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. • Set the [Lens cover open/close] switch to open ( ). page 15 2 Charge the battery fully. page 20 To record videos, press the [Recording start/stop]
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C A RD CARD Quick start guide Viewing on a TV STEP 3: Play back videos or photos You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV. Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen pages 80~82 You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view. STEP 4: Save recorded videos / photos 1 Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. Using the Intelli-studio programme built in to your camcorder, you 2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [Zoom] can
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Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the Sharing videos/photos on Web sites camcorder to your PC Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with a single click. 1 Start the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder Click the Share ( ) Upload tab on the browser. page 88 to your PC with a USB cable. Intelli-studio runs automatically when you connect the • A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio ma
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Getting to know the camcorder Checking your accessories 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 Centre. Battery Power adaptor USB cable Audio/Video cable User manual CD Quick start guide Optional accessories Micro HDMI cable Carrying case Memory card External battery charger Model name Colour Internal memory Lens HMX-F80BP Black - 52x (Optical), • The exact appea
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CARD Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 Lens 1 2 MENU button Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button / 3 8 9 10 11 12 Zoom (T/W) button 4 Recording start/stop button 5 LCD screen 6 Memory card/Jack cover USB jack ( ) Memory card slot ( ) AV jack ( ) 2 CHG (charging) indicator HDMI jack ( ) 3 4 7 Internal speaker 5 6 7 8 Display ( ) button 9 Recording pause/resume ( ) button 10 Back light ( ) button / SMART BGM button 11 SMART AUTO ( ) button 12 Power (
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Getting to know the camcorder Right/Top & Bottom Rear 1 2 9 1 3 7 2 6 3 4 5 8 1 1 Mode indicator MODE button : Recording mode (Video/Photo) 2 Zoom lever (T/W) : Playback mode 2 Recording start/stop button 3 PHOTO / My Clip button 3 Battery slot 4 Strap 5 Strap hook Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. 6 Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch 7 Internal microphone 8 Battery release switch (BATT.) 9 Tripod receptacle 15
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Getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. • The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears when the camcorder is in the recording ( ) mode only. • Press the [MODE] button to select the recording ( ) mode. page 26 Video and Photo recording mode Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen STBY 0:00:00 [220Min] 1 Sec/ 24 Hr 9999 Indicator Meaning In
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Getting to know the camcorder • The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only. • Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. page 26 Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Top of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screen Normal Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning 0:00:55 1/10 Video playback mode 0:00:55 Recorded time Current video / total number of Storage media (memory card) 1/10 recorded videos Battery info Protect (remaining battery level) My Clip P
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Getting to know the camcorder • This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode only. • Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. page 26 Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Top of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screen Normal Indicator Meaning Indicator Meaning 1/10 Current photo / total number of 1/10 Photo playback mode recorded photos Protect Storage media (memory card) Error file Battery info Scroll bar (remaining battery level) Movie Move Play B
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Getting started INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY To insert the battery To eject the battery Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks. 1 Gently push the [Battery release (BATT.)] switch in the direction • Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you shown in the figure to eject the battery. when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure. Push down, and then lift the battery out in the direction shown in 2 the figure. [Battery release (BATT.)] switch •
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CARD CARD Getting started 1 Insert the battery into the camcorder. page 19 CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor. 2 Open the jack cover of the camcorder. 3 Charge the battery using the USB cable and power adaptor. Make sure that you use the supplied USB cable or power adapter • The CHG (charge) indicator lights up and charging starts. to charge the battery. If you use any other power adapter for the When the battery is fully charged, the chargin
