Samsung HMX-H430 manual

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2 2 SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions[...]

2 3 2 3 Before using this camcor der • This camcorder r ecords video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/A VC) format and in High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Definition Video (SD-VIDEO). • Y ou can play back and edit the video recor ded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcor der . • Please n[...]

4 4 WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire. Using the camcorder at temperatures over 140˚F (60˚C) may result in fire. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion. Do not allow water, metal or inflammable matter to ent[...]

5 Safety information WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Do not plug in the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted into the wall outlet with no part of the blades exposed. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire. The heat from the fire could cause the battery to explode. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemic[...]

6 Safety information CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you press or strike the LCD surface, you can cause display unevenness or damage the display. Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, AC adaptor, or other accessor[...]

7 Safety information CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall. Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio: This could cause distortion on the TV screen or interference in the radio broadcasts. D[...]

8 8 Contents Before reading this user manual ....................... 2 Safety warnings ............................................................................. 2 Precautions ................................................................................... 2 Important information on use ........................................................[...]

9 9 Contents Basic playback .............................................. 45 Changing the playback mode ...................................................... 45 Playing videos ............................................................................. 46 Viewing photos ............................................................................[...]

10 Contents System setting .............................................. 77 Setting Menu Items...................................................................... 77 Storage Type (HMX-H405 only) ................................................... 78 Storage Info (HMX-H405 only) ..................................................... 78 Card Info ([...]

11 11 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 H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder. Quick start guide STE[...]

12 Recording videos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality. 1. Open the LCD screen. 2. Press the Recording start/stop button. 3. To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button. Recording photos Your camcorder can record high quality photos with a 16:9 aspect ratio. 1. Open the LCD [...]

13 STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode. The thumbnail index view appears. The thumbnail of the latest created or played file is highlighted. 2. Touch the thumbnail ( HD / SD / ) tab, then t[...]

14 14 Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio programne by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “ Yes ”, and the uploading procedure starts. 2. The new files are saved to your PC and registered to ?[...]

15 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. Model name Internal Memory Colour Lens HMX-H400BP/HMX-H430BP/ HMX-H440BP - Black 30x (Optical) 45x (Digital) HMX-H405BP 32GB Although some features of the models [...]

16 LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 Internal microphone 2 Lens 3 Lens open/close switch 4 TFT LCD screen (Touch screen) 5 Power button 6 Display button 7 MODE button 8 Anti-shake (OIS) button 9 SMART AUTO button 10 AV(Audio/Video) jack 11 USB jack 12 HDMI jack 13 Jack cover (HDMI,USB,AV) During a recording, be careful not to block the intern[...]

17 1 Mode indicator : Record mode (Video/Photo) : Play mode • • 2 PHOTO / (My Clip) button 3 Zoom (W/T) lever 4 Internal speaker 5 Charging (CHG) indicator 6 Jack cover (DC IN) 7 DC IN jack 8 Recording start/stop button 9 Grip belt 1 Memory card slot 2 Memory card cover 3 Grip belt hook 4 Tripod receptacle 5 Battery release switch Right Top &am[...]

18 IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you’ve selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the record ( ) mode only. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 • • Record mode STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] [...]

19 This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in video play ( HD / SD ) mode only. Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the video play ( HD / SD ) mode.  page 45 • • Video play mode 00:00:05/00:00:50 100 _ 0001 01/JAN/2012 00:00 The play related tab, the volume control, and the return tab appear briefly on the screen. They reappear[...]

20 This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in photo play ( ) mode only. Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the photo play ( ) mode.  page 45 • • Photo play mode 1/10 100 _ 0001 01/JAN/2012 00:00 Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo play mode / X1.1 Slide show / Playback zoom (X1.1~X8.0) 100_0001 File name (file number[...]

21 ATTACHING THE GRIP BELT Adjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb. If you make the grip belt too tight and use excessive force to insert your hand, the grip belt hook of the camcorder may be damaged. ATTACHING THE FERRITE CORE To reduce electrical interference, a[...]

22 USING THE BATTERY Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder. Attaching the battery Align the battery with the indicator (  ) on the battery compartment, and then push the battery in the direction of the arrow. Detaching the battery Slide the Battery release switch and pull out the battery. Gently slide Battery release[...]

23 Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable. Insert the battery into the camcorder.  page 22 To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable. • • To charge the battery Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable. The charging (CHG) indicator l[...]

24 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state. (Orange) Charging (Green) Fully charged (Off) Error Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. STBY 0[...]

25 Available running time for the battery Battery type IA-BP210R Charging time Using the AC power adaptor : approx. 160 min. Using the USB cable : approx. 330 min. Video resolution HD SD Continuous recording time Approx. 180 min. Approx. 200 min. Playback time Approx. 200 min. Approx. 260 min. Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to [...]

26 About the battery Battery Properties A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 50ºF (10ºC)) may shorten its usage time and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures, put the battery into your pocket to warm it, then install it in the camcorder. Make sure to store the battery se[...]

27 TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF Power( ) button LCD screen 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. 2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button for about one second. • The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message a[...]

28 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing. 1. Open the LCD screen with your finger. The screen opens up to 90°. 2. With the LCD screen open 90°, rotate it forwards (towards the lens) or backwards. You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to 90° backward. To view recordings mo[...]

29 SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button. Record mode ( ) ↕ Play mod e ( ). Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights turn on. Touching the Play ( ) tab in the record mode switches the operation mode to the play mode. This camcorder[...]

30 USING THE TOUCH PANEL Touch Slightly touch items with your finger to select them or to execute vv functions. Do not place a protective film on the LCD screen. If you leave a film attached to the LCD screen for a long time, strong adhesion between the film and the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch panel. • • Be carefu[...]

31 SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on the camcorder for the first time. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. The time zone (“ Home ”) screen appears based on London, Lisbon (Greenwich Mean Time). 2. Select your local area on the map by touching the left ( [...]

32 SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language that displayed on the LCD screen. The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it off. 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab. 2. Touch the up ( )/down ( ) tab until “ Language ” appears. TV Display Format Default Set 5/6 Language 3. Touch “ Language ,” and then touc[...]

33 SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (HMX-H405 only) You can record videos and photos in the internal memory or a memory card. Select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. You can use SD or SDHC cards in your camcorder. However, some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type. Before[...]

34 INSERTING / EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button for one second before inserting or ejecting the memory card. Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out. • • Your camcorder supports only SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure[...]

35 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards You can use SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards with this camcorder. We recommend you use an SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB[...]

36 Handling a memory card We recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss. We cannot guarantee that you can use memory cards formatted by other devices. When you format a card, be sure to format the memory card using this camcorder. You must format newly-purchased memory cards, memory cards with data [...]

37 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Listed below are the available video recording times and the number of photos the camcorder can take, by card memory size and resolution. Refer to the recordable video time and the number of photos when recording videos or taking photos. Recording time available for video in minutes Resolution Quality Internal memory[...]

38 RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) image resolutions. Set the resolution you want before recording.  page 53 Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. Your camcorder turns on automat[...]

39 If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited. Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations because of a memory card error. Note that damaged data cannot be recovered. Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while the c[...]

40 41 40 41 TAGGING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) Using the My Clip function, you can tag go od scenes whil e recording and enjoy the scenes tagged as My Clip ( ) from a long video. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. Your c[...]

41 RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording.  page 54 Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. Set t[...]

42 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) In Smart Auto mode, your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate settings based on the type of scene it detects (Indoor, Night, etc.). Smart Auto mode is helpful if you are not familiar with the best camcorder settings for various scenes. 1. Press the SMART AUTO button. 2. Align your subject[...]

43 ZOOMING This camcorder allows you to record using optical 30x power zoom and digital zoom by sliding the Zoom lever. To zoom in Slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto). The distant subject is gradually magnified. The highest zoom magnification ratio is 30x in the normal zoom-in. To zoom out Slide the zoom lever towards W (wide angle). The sub[...]

44 Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabiliser) Use the Anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabiliser) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements when holding the camcorder. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 Each press the Anti-shake (OIS) ( ) button repeat the Anti-shake (OIS), Anti-shake (OIS DU[...]

45 Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE You can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen. The most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. The camcorder selects the th[...]

46 PLAYING VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view, find the video you want quickly, and playback directly. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.  page 45 • • • 1. Touch the HD ( HD ) or SD[...]

47 Playback / Pause / Stop Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Pause ( ) / Play ( ) tab during playback. Touch the Return ( ) tab to stop playback. Search playback During playback, each touch of the Reverse search ( ) / Forward search ( ) tab increases the play speed: RPS (Reverse Playback Search)/ FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2[...]

48 VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos using various playback functions. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.  page 45 • • • 1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. The thumbnail view appears. To change the current thum[...]

49 Viewing a slide show You can view a photo slide show with background music. Touch the Slide Show ( ) tab during photo playback. The ( ) indicator appears. The slide show starts from the current selected photo. To stop the slide show, touch the Return ( ) tab. To start a slide show in the menu screen Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Slide Show Star[...]

50 HANDLING MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the Menu ( ) tab. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 •[...]

51 MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode. For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table. Recording menu items Items Default value Page SCENE Auto 53 Video Resolution 1080/50i 53 Video Quality Fine 54 Photo Resolution 2944x1656 54 Photo Sharpness Normal 55 White Balance Auto[...]

52 Playback menu items Operation mode Items Video Photo Default value Page Thumbnail Single Thumbnail Single Play Option  X X Play All 68 Highlight  XX - 6 9 Delete  -7 1 Delete My Clip  XX - 7 2 Protect  Off 73 Copy*  -7 4 Edit Divide  XX - 7 5 Combine  XXX - 7 6 File Info [...]

53 Advanced recording SCENE Using the iScene function, you can select a setting that matches the scene you are shooting (Sports, Portrait, etc.). Based on your selection, the camcorder sets the appropriate shutter speed and aperture automatically for optimal recording. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 1. Touch the Men[...]

54 Advanced recording Video Quality You can select the quality of the video to be recorded. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Video Quality. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. The higher the resolution is, the shorter the a[...]

55 Submenu items Auto: Controls the white balance automatically in response to lighting conditions. Daylight ( ): For recording outdoors in clear, natural light. Cloudy ( ): For recording in the shade or cloudy weather. Fluorescent ( ): For recording under white fluorescent lights. Tungsten ( ): For recording under halogen lamps and incandescent li[...]

56 Advanced recording To set the white balance manually 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ White Balance ”  “ Custom WB. ” The “( ) Set White Balance ” indicator appears. 2. Fill the screen with a white subject, and then touch the ( ) tab. The camcorder stores the white balance setting. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return [...]

57 Advanced recording Understanding Aperture You can adjust the aperture value to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor. The smaller the aperture value, the greater the amount of light. For example, F1.8 lets in more light than F2.8. You need to adjust the aperture value in the following cases: When you are shooting against the ligh[...]

58 Advanced recording EV Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark. Using the EV function, you can manually adjust video and photo image brightness. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ EV. ” 2. Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ([...]

59 Advanced recording Focus The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic. You can also set the focus manually. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Focus. " 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3[...]

60 Using the touch point function Using the Touch Point function, you can have the camcorder focus on a small section of the picture. You get the camcorder to focus on a particular point by touching the desired point on the LCD screen. To activate the touch point with a long touch You can activate touch point by lightly pressing a particular point [...]

61 Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Fader. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Recording a video with Fade effect Fade in W[...]

62 Advanced recording Tele Macro Using the Tele Macro function, you can get close up images which are created by focusing on a small portion of a large object at a tele angle. It is useful to get close up images of flowers or insects etc. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Tele Macro. ?[...]

63 Advanced recording Wind Cut Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound using the internal microphone. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Wind Cut. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Using [...]

64 Advanced recording Self Timer When you enable the self-timer, there is a time delay of 10 seconds before recording starts. You can record videos or take photos of yourself. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Self Timer. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touc[...]

65 Advanced recording 4. Touch the ( ) tab to finish the setting. 5. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. 6. After setting the Art Time Lapse REC mode, press the Recording start/stop button. The Art Time Lapse REC starts. Art Time Lapse REC only supports the [HD]720/50P resolution and Super Fine quality. Press the Recording start[...]

66 Advanced recording Example of Art Time Lapse recording The Art Time Lapse function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video. Art Time Lapse is useful for filming the following subjects: Blooming flowers A bird building a nest Clouds rolling by in the sky • • • During Art Time[...]

67 Advanced recording Quick View Using the Quick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video or photo images immediately after you have recorded them. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Quick View. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Ex[...]

68 Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 29 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Guideline. ” 2. Touch the desired guideline according to the subject. The selected guideline appears on the screen. 3. To exit t[...]

69 Advanced playback Highlight The Highlight function plays a portion of each recorded video at random. Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode.  page 45 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab.  “ Highlight. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Highl[...]

70 Advanced playback Slide Show Option You can set the play options for the slide show with the slide show setting menus. Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the photo ( ) mode.  page 45 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab.  “ Slide Show Option. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item and touch the ( )/( ) tab to set the value you want.[...]

71 Editing files Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.  page 45 • • • 1. Touch the HD ( HD ), SD ( SD ), or Photo ( ) tab. Videos or photos appear as th[...]

72 Delete My Clip You can delete the My Clip tags from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode.  page 45 • • • 1. Touch a thumbnail tagged as My Clip ( ). 2. Touch the[...]

73 Protect You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos cannot be deleted unless you format the memory card or cancel the protection. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.  [...]

74 Copy (HMX-H405 only) Videos and photos stored in the internal memory can be copied to the external flash memory card. Copying to the memory card does not delete the originals in the internal memory. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Touch the Play tab ( ) on the LCD screen to select the play mode.  page 45 • • 1. Touch the HD ( HD ), SD ([...]

75 Editing files Divide You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up the original before dividing it. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select [...]

76 Editing files Combine You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original files, make sure to back up the original files before combining them. Insert a memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media.(HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode. [...]

77 SETTING MENU ITEMS Refer to page 50 for setting menus. For item operation details, go to the page number listed in the table under Page. Items Default value Page Storage Type* Internal Memory 78 Storage Info* - 78 Card Info** - 78 File No. Series 79 Time Zone Home 79 Date/Time Set 01/JAN/2012 00:00 (Summer Time : Off) 80 Date Type 01/JAN/2012 80[...]

78 System setting Storage Type (HMX-H405 only) You can record videos and photos on the internal memory or a memory card. Select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback.  page 33 Storage Info (HMX-H405 only) This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media, such as used and available memory spa[...]

79 System setting File No. File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the numbering option you select. 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ File No. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. When you set “ File No. ” to “ Series, ” the camcorder assi[...]

80 System setting Date/Time Set By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of the recording during playback.  page 31 Date Type You can set the display format for the date. 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ Date Type. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( )[...]

81 System setting Date/Time Display You can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen. Before you use the “ Date/Time Display ” function, you must set the date and time.  page 31 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ Date/Time Display .” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch[...]

82 System setting Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption, the camcorder automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the camcorder is idle for a period of time. 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ Auto LCD Off. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. When the “ Au[...]

83 System setting Beep Sound The Beep Sound function lets you control whether a beep sounds when you touch certain buttons on the screen. 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ Beep Sound. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab until the menu disappears. The Beep Sound is canceled in the f[...]

84 System setting Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function prevents unnecessary power consumption. 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ Auto Power Off. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) t[...]

85 System setting We recommend turning off the camcorder after use to reduce energy consumption. However, as an alternative, you can use the Quick On STBY function under most shooting conditions to reduce energy consumption effectively. The mode indicator keeps blinking in the Quick On STBY mode. The Quick On STBY mode is not available under the fo[...]

86 System setting USB Connect You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the correct USB connection. 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ USB Connect. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Before connecting a USB cable, check whether the current USB[...]

87 System setting TV Connect Guide You can view the TV Connect Guide before you connect the camcorder to your TV set. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  Setting ( ) tab  “ TV Connect Guide. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. The TV Connect Guide appears depending on the selected submenu items. Refer to the TV Connect Guide when you connect your[...]

88 System setting Format Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. Insert a memory card.  page 34 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ Format. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. (HMX-H405 only) A message appears asking about formatting the memory card. 3. Touch “ [...]

89 System setting Demo Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ Demo. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Using the Demo function You can easily oper[...]

90 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer. Check if there is an HDMI input jack on your TV. Use the AC power adaptor to power the camco[...]

91 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer. Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you connect it to a TV. Camcorder Signal flow Audio/Video cable[...]

92 Connecting to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio: Video images Photo images Photo capture images • • • Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video may include nois[...]

93 Dubbing videos DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER Videos recorded in this camcorder can be dubbed to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorders. Videos are dubbed to the other recording device via analogue data transfer (composite connection). Use the supplied Audio/Video cable. Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR or DVD/HDD [...]

94 Printing photos DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER You can print photos directly by connecting your camcorder to a PictBridge printer (sold separately) using a USB cable. Insert the memory card.  page 34 Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H405 only)  page 33 Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Photo play ( )[...]

95 Printing photos To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers 1. In the printer mode, touch the Menu ( ) tab. The print options appear on the screen. 2. Touch “ Date/Time. ” 3. Touch the desired submenu item. 4. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. The printer prints the selected date and time on the photos. • •[...]

96 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable and using the Intelli-studio editing software built into your camcorder. Main functions Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions. - Playing back recorded videos or photos. - Editing reco[...]

97 Using with a Windows computer USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Intelli-studio is a built-in programmethat allows you to play back and edit files. You can upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or Flickr. For details, select “ Help ”  “ Help ” on the Intelli-studio screen. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 Set “ USB Connect: Mas[...]

98 Using with a Windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails are displayed in the main window. 1 $ # @ 9 8 0 % 2 3 4 5 6 7 ! If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the programmewill launch more quickly. To install the program, select “ Tool ”  “ Install Intel[...]

99 Using with a Windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli- studio application. 1 With Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your recordings. Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending on the folder you selected. 2 Choose the video or photo that[...]

10 0 Using with a Windows computer Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to share. 2 Click “ Share ” on the Intelli-studio browser. The selected file appears in the sharing window. 3 Click the web si[...]

10 1 Using with a Windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can copy video or photo files recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by connecting the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable. Viewing the contents of storage media 1. Set “USB Connect” to “Mass Storage . ”  page 86 2. Set “PC Software” to “Off[...]

10 2 Using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media The folder and fi le structure for storage media are below. File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. Video file (H.264) ➀ HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format. SD-quality videos have a SDV_####.MP4 name format. The fi [...]

10 3 T roubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action. Battery Message Icon Informs that ... [...]

10 4 Troubleshooting Message Icon Informs that ... Action Card Locked The write protection tab on an SD or SDHC card has been set to lock. Release the write protection tab. • Card Error The memory card has a problem and the camcorder cannot recognise it. Replace the memory card with another card. • Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted[...]

10 5 Troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Informs that ... Action Recovering Data… Don’t power off and keep card inside. - The file was not created normally. Wait until data recovery is finished. Never turn off the power or eject the memory card during recording. • • The number of video files is full. Cannot record video. - The number [...]

10 6 Troubleshooting Playback Message Icon Informs that ... Action Read Error - A problem has occurred while the camcorder was reading data from the storage media. Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device. • Corrupted file - This file cannot be read. Use the camcorder to f[...]

10 7 Troubleshooting USB Message Icon Informs that ... Action Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect' - A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer. Check the USB cable. Try the connection procedure again. Switch “ USB connect ” function to “ PictBridge. ” • • • Fail USB Connecting Change &apos[...]

10 8 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. The battery may not be installed in your camcorder. Insert the battery into the camcorder. The inserted battery may be discharged. Cha[...]

10 9 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording. Press the MODE button to set the record mode.  page 29 There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock. • • • The actual recor[...]

11 0 Troubleshooting Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions do not operate. Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly.  page 34 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder.  page 88 • • Image cannot be deleted. Release the lock on the write-protect tab of t[...]

111 Troubleshooting Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution Playback (play/pause) function does not work. Image files recorded using another device may not play on your camcorder. Check memory card compatibility.  page 35 • • Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size. Photo images recorded o[...]

112 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Your computer does not recognise your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, and then connect the USB cable again correctly. • Cannot play a video file properly on a PC. We cannot guarantee the functionality of third party[...]

113 Troubleshooting Overall operations Symptom Explanation/Solution The date and time are incorrect. Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? The backup internal rechargeable battery may be discharged.  page 23 • Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Symptom Feature is not enabled Because of the following setting[...]

114 Maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCE The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. Cautions when storing For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder. - Remove the battery and AC power adaptor. - Remove the memory card. Cleaning the camcorder [...]

115 Maintenance & additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources The AC adaptor provided lets you power, recharge, and use your camcorder in any country/region that has AC power in the 100 V to 240 V, [...]

116 GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your camcorder uses the contrast to focus automatically. Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder’s sensor. Camcorder shake (Blur) If the camcorder is moved while the shutter is open, the entire image may appear[...]

117 Specifications Model name HMX-H400BP/HMX-H405BP/HMX-H430BP/HMX-H440BP System Video signal PAL Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/4” CMOS Effective pixels 1.7M Total pixels 5M Lens F1.8 ~ F3.8, 30x optical zoom, 45x digital zoom Focal length 2.47mm ~ 74.1mm LCD scre[...]

118 119 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung pr oducts, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Region Country Contact Centre  Web Site North America CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/ca (English) www.samsung.com/ca_fr (French) MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www .samsung.co[...]

118 119 contact SAMSUNG world wide Region Country Contact Centre  Web Site Europe SERBIA +381 1 1 321 6899 (old number still active 0700 7267864) www.samsung.com SLOV AKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG (0800-726 786) www.samsung.com/sk SP AIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) www.samsung.com SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) www .samsung.com Switzerland 0848 - SAMS[...]

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RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazar dous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mer cury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Br ominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products[...]