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USER
MANUAL
HMX-F90/HMX-F91
HMX-F900/HMX-F910
HMX-F920
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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Important safety instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 6 Clean only with dry cloth. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE the manufacturer’s instructions. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat This symbol indicates that danger
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Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is (grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus purpose
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Important safety instructions 21 LIGHTNING: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into the storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods CAMCORDER. of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water. or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER d. If the CAMCO
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Important safety instructions USER INSTALLER CAUTION: NOTE: Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules. limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. NOTE: These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONT AI
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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 93~102 There is a potenti
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Before reading this user manual The following terms are used in this manual: Notes r egar ding trademarks • ‘Scene’ r efers to the point wher e you pr ess the [Recording start/stop] button to start r ecor ding until you pr ess it again to • All the trade names and r egister ed trademarks mentioned in this stop r ecor ding. manual or other documentation pr ovided with your Samsung • The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ ar e used inter changeably with p
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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 the battery in a fire Never use cleaning fluid or similar has damaged, split or broken cords unless the plug can be fully inserted as it 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
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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 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY ......................................... 33 Before reading this user manual ....................... 2 ATTACHING THE STRAP ............................................................. 34 SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................... 2 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN .................................................. 34 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT INFOR
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Contents White Balance ............................................................................. 54 Auto Power Off ............................................................................ 79 Face Detection ............................................................................ 56 PC Software ................................................................................ 79 EV (Exposure Value) ..................................................................... 57 Format ..........
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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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RD CARD CA 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 81~83 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 program built in to your camcorder, you can 2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [Zoom
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Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos to your PC from Sharing videos/photos on Web sites the camcorder 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 program by connecting the camcorder to Click the Share ( ) Upload tab on the Intelli-studio browser. your PC with a USB cable. page 89 • A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main Intelli-studio runs automatically wh
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Getting to know the camcorder Check your accessories UNPACk ING Your new camcorder comes with the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Battery Power adaptor USB cable (IA-BP105R: AD43-00201A) (AD44-00196A) (AD39-00169A) (IA-BP210R: AD43-00200A) Audio/Video cable Quick start guide (AD39-00184A) (AD68-07573A) Model name Internal memory Lens HMX-F90 Optional accessories HMX-F91 52x (Optical), HMX-F900 - 70x (Int
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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 Zoom (T/W) button 8 9 10 11 12 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 7 Internal speaker 4 5 6 7 8 Display ( ) button 9 Recording pause/resume ( ) button 10 Back light ( ) button / SMART BGM button 11 SMART AUTO ( ) button / Share (
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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
