Samsung MX-H204RP manual

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advanced record nq Quick View Using the Ouick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video and photo images as soon as the recording is finished. _RECH_:CK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 23 1. Touch the Menu (l_,, i ) tab -*"Quick View." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, to[...]

Guideline Guideline displays straight line patterns on the LCD screen that can help you set the image composition when recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button, _page 23 1. Touch the Menu (i_) tab -*"Guideline." 2. Touch the desired guideline according to [...]

dv nc ed i _/ Play Option You can set a specific playback style according to your preference. PRFCHECK! louch the Play ({)-* HD (_HD) or SD (_sD) tab on the LCD screen. _page 43 1. Touch the Menu (,i) tab -*"Play Option." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return ('_) tab. • Play All (_Ij.[...]

This camcorder shows a section of the recorded video(s) at random. PRECHECK _Tbuch the Play (0)_ HD (_4HU) or SD (_lsu) tab on the LCD screen. _page 43 1. Touch the Menu (i:_Ti) tab. -* "Highlight." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (o_) tab. • When the highlight view is finished, the v[...]

dv n ed I J tNIEW This function provides the preview of storyboard to be printed, which gives you digest of the recorded video without viewing the whole sequence of it. PRECHECK _Tbuch the Play ({)-_ HD (_tHD) or SD (ass) tab on the LCD screen. ".*page 43 1. Press the _'VlEW button. 2. Touch the desired video. • Sampling 16 i-Frame imag[...]

Story-Board Print Using the storyboard printing, you can make the digest image of your video abridging its story. This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and makes up one still image of 16-splits to save it into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to understand the whole stor[...]

Storage Type (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) You can record videos and photos on the internal memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. _page 27 Storage info (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media, such as used and availab[...]

Format Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. PRFCHECK! You can completely delete all files and options on the storage media, including protected flies. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the storage media, Be aware that all files and data including protected fi[...]

File No. File names (numbers) are assigned to recorded images according to the selected numbering option. 1. Touch the Menu (,_,,_)-_ Setting (@) tab -_"File No." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (P;£_) or Return ([,:,) tab. • Series : Assigns file numbers in sequence even after you replace or form[...]

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Time Type You can set the display type for the time set according to the selected option. 1, Touch the Menu (i_) -_ Setting (@) tab -_ "Time Type." 2, Touch the desired display option. 3, To exit the menu, touch the Exit (B) or Return (_) tab. • 12Mr : Displays the time information in 12 hour units. • 24Mr : Displays the time informat[...]

LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. 1. Touch the Menu (_,_,,,o) --. Setting (@) tab --* "LCD Brightness" 2. Touch the decrease ([],_ i) or increase (¢) tab to adjust the setting values as you want. • You can set values for LCD brightness between 0 and 35. 3. To e[...]

Beep Sound This setting allows operations such as touching tabs and buttons on the screen to be signaled by a beep. 1. Touch the Menu (i,,,,l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Beep Sound." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3o To exit, touch the Exit (D) or Return (,,) tab until the menu disappears. • Off : Disables the function. • On : You will[...]

Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to automatically turn off if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption. 1. Touch the Menu (i l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Auto Power Off." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ('il) tab. [...]

Quick On STBY When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use the Quick On STBY function• In standby mode, closing the LCD screen will commence the Quick On STBY mode to reduce energy consumption. Once you are ready to record again, this function enables to the camcorder to come on quickly from the power saving mode. 1. Touch th[...]

PC Software If you set PC Software to On, you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your PC. You can download the stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC's hard disk. Editing video/photo files is also available using the PC software. 1. Touch the Menu (i l) -* Setting (@)tab -* &[...]

USB Connect You can transfer data to a PC or print photos directly by establishing the USB connection. 1. Touch the Menu (i_) -* Setting (@) tab -* "USB Connect." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (bz¢) or Return (_) tab. • Mass Storage : Connect to a PC to transfer videes or photos, page 115 • Pi[...]

Analogue TV Out You can set the component or composite video output to match the TV you have connected. PRECHECK! • Using the corrlponent/AV cable provided with your camcorder, connect the camcorder to your TV. "-,page 103-_ 104 • This camcorder provides the two--in-one component/AV cable that fits the purpose of the component and the AV c[...]

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. • TV Connect Guide appears depending on the selected submenu items. Refer to the TV Connect Guide when connect your camcorder with othe[...]

TV Display You can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that appears on the TV screen when connecting your camcorder to a TV. 1. Touch the Menu (i l) -* Setting (@)tab -* "TV DLspLay." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (!i) tab. • Off : The OSD (On Screen Display) menus are onl[...]

Lance You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages. _page 26 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 (i_, ,.) -_ Setting (@) tab -_ "Demo." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the[...]

Anynet+ (HDMi-CEC) This camcorder supports Anynet+. Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. 1. Touch the Menu (,_!!_,_) -* Setting (@)tab -* "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit [...]

DIVIDING A VIDEO 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 important recordings separately. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27 • louch the Play () -* HD (_IHD) or SD (_--_[...]

COMBINING VIDEOS You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27 • louch the Play ({_) -_ HD (_HD) or SD (_sD) tab on the LCD screen. page 43 1. Touch t[...]

ed 1- na the play st PLAYUST W_'s a "Playlist?" You can create a p_a_ st on tne same storage media by gatnenng your favourite scenes from [ne recoraec videos. Aualng or aeletlng videos from a ulay ist does not affect the origlna video Images. Example: You have recoraed a few scenes on tne storage media. You warn _o save _ne onglna re[...]

CREATING THE PLAYLIST You can create a playlist by gathering your desired videos from the recorded video• PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) "-,page 27 • louch the Play (l{) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. ',-,page 23 1. Touch the Menu (,_) tab -_ "P[...]

ed t na the ARRANGING VIDEOS IN THE PLAYLIST You can change the order of videos on the playlist. PRFCUECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media, (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27 • Touch the Play ({) tab on the LOD screen to select the play mode, _page 23 1. Touch the Menu (,) tab -* "Playlist." 2. Touch &quo[...]

DELETING VIDEOS FROM THE PLAYLIST You can delete undesired videos from the playlist. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media, (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27 • louch the Play (l_,) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode, _page 23 1. Touch the Menu (,_,,_) tab -* "Playlist." 2. Touch "HD&q[...]

f e rn n aernent PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos are not deleted unless they are formatted or the protection is cancelled. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media, (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) _page 27 • Touch the Play ([...]

DELETING FILES You can erase your recordings one by one, or at once. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) '-,page 27 • louch the Play (l_,) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. '.-,page 23 1. Touch the HD (L'_.B), SD (_su) or Photo (_) tab. • Videos or phot[...]

f e rn n aernent COPYING FILES (HMX-H203/H204/H205 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 originals in the internal memory. PRECHECK! • Insert the memory card in your camcorder. • Touch the Play () tab on the LCD screen to select the play [...]

pr nt ng photo,s DPOF PRINTING SETTING On your memory card, you can write the print-out information including the number of copies to print. The saved information is used when you connect your camcorder with a DPOF- compatible printer. PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card in your camcorder. • louch the Play () tab on the LCD screen to select the pl[...]

pr nt ng photo, DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER 3. Turn your printer power on. • The photo thumbnails appear. 4. Touch the photos to be print, then touch the Print (i _. ) tab. • The selected photo is printed. You can print photos directly by connecting this camcorder to a PictBridge printer (sold separately) and a USB cable. 1. Touch[...]

| To set the date/time imprint 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. • The selected date and time display option is set. 4. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_;a) or Return ([_ ,i) tab. • The selected date and time will be[...]

onne tina to TV L_ CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV You can enjoy High Definition (HD) quality videos, recorded in "[HD]1080/50i" or "[HD]720/50p" resolution using an HDT_. The connection methods and quality of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on what type of TV is connected, and the connectors used. To playb[...]

1. Connect the provided component/AV cable to the component jack, Y-PB-PR (Video) and L-R (Audio) on your T_. • After the connection is complete, set "Analogue TV Out" to "Component 1080L" _page 85 2. Turn on your TV and set the W's input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected to. Refer to the TV's instruc[...]

onne tina to TV CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TV You can enjoy images recorded with your HD camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. Images recorded with HD (high definition) image quality (Le. resolution of "[HD]1080/50i" or "[HD]720/50p") are played back with SD (standard definition) image quality. The connection[...]

1. Connect the provided component/AV cable to the composite jack, Video and L-R (Audio) on TV. Use the blue plug with the yellow label to connect to the Video input on your TV. • After the connection is complete, check the desired TV out method by setting "Analogue TV Out" to "Composite." _-,page 85 2. Turn on your TV and set [...]

VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can enjoy the enjoy widescreen videos on a HDTV (or a regular TV) after recording videos using the camcorder. 1. You see video from the camcorder on your TV if the connection status is set correctly. _-,pages 102-105 • The TV jacks are connected with the right cables? • If the component/AV cable is used, "Analogu[...]

DUBBING TO A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER You can dub images played back on you camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Be sure to connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor for this function. PRECHECK! Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer (composite connection), use th[...]

CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time. Check your computer type before using??? To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type first. Then, take th[...]

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using the USB cable. | Main functions • By using the built-in Intelli-studio editing software on your camcorder, you can enjoy the following operations. Playing back recorded videos or photos. _page 112 Editing r[...]

USING THE intelli-studio PROGRAMME Using the Intelli-studio programme built-in your camcorder, you can transfer video/photo files onto your PC and edit them on your computer. Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage the video/photo files by using the simple USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC. 1. Set the &q[...]

When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window. 1. Menu items 2. Shortcut icons Navigates files (previous and next). l Prints selected photo(s). l Views location of selected photo(s) with GPS information. W Registers to Contents Manager. 3. Shows directories of Contents Manager and My Computer Co[...]

You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1. Run the Intelli-studio programme. _page 110 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings. • Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, according the selected source. 3. Choose the video (or photo) that you want to play. • You can check the fi[...]

Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1, Select the desired videos or photos to share. 2. Click "Share" on the browser. • The selected file appears on the sharing window. 3, Click the web site you would like to upload files. • You can choose "YouTube," "[...]

• When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer. Moreover, the application can be updated automatically and run directly in the Windows computer. • The Intelli-studio application can be installed on a Windows computer as follows: Click the "Tool&qu[...]

USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can copy video or photo files recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. | Viewing the contents of storage media 1. Check out the "USB Connect: Mass Storage" setting. _-,page 84 2. Check out the "PC Software: Off" setting. _-, page 83 3. C[...]

| Structure of folders and flies on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows: • The file naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System). ,, The HD quality videos have HDV ####.MP4 formal ,, The SD quality videos haw] SDV ####.MP4 format. ,, The file number automatically increases when a new vide[...]

troLAbe hootna 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 Low Batten/ Check the authenticity of[...]

troLAbe hoot na Card Error Not Formatted Not Supported Format Not Supported Card LO w speed card. Please record at a lower resolution. The memory card has some problem and carl not be recognised, The memory card is not formatted, The memory card may have been formalted by another device and may still haw_ existing images on it, The memory card is n[...]

Recording The number O f photo files is fu!l. Cannot take a photo. File number is full. Cannot record video. File number is full. Cannot take a photo. Check the lens Cover The number of photo files that carl be stored is 9,999. Folder and file number have reached maximum number and you carl not record. Folder and file number have reached maximum nu[...]

troLAb e, hoot na k_J USB Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect' Fail USB Connecting Change !USB Connect' / Ink Error PaAe r Error A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer. A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a PC. There is a problem with the ink cartridge. There is a problem[...]

SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power I he cerncorder aces not turn orl. I he cower turns off automa[ica • The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert the battery to the cameorder. • The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge the b[...]

troLAbe hoot na Recording • Press the MODE button to set the record mode. _page 23 Pressing the Recording start/stop • There is no1 enough free space to record on the storage media. put13n aces not start recoralng. • Check if memory card is not inserted or write--protect tab is set to lock. The recording slops automaucau}. When recoraJng a su[...]

Recording There is a time difference between the point where you press the Recording start/stop button and the point where the recorded video starts/slops Horizontal SLdpes appear on the images. • On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press the Recording start/stop button and the actual point where the rec[...]

troLAbe hoot na Adjusting the image during recording Focus does not adJUSI au[omatlcally The image appears too bright or flickering, or changes in colour image s colour oalance is not °'atural. The SuDJeC[passing oy the frame appears very quickly • Set "Focus" to "Auto." _page 60 • The recording conditions are not suit[...]

PLayback on other devices (TV, etc.) YOU cannot view [ne IRI8 #e or hear l:ne sound from the connected clev De, Fhe [Rage appears alstor[ea on a TV. You cannot view IRe Im8 ]e or near _ne sound from a TV connec[ea using the HDMI cable. • Connect the audio of the component/AV cable to your camcorder or connected device (FV, HD recorder, etc.). (Re[...]

troLAbeshoot na Connecting to a computer The compute does nol: recognlse j our camcorder. Cannot p_ay a video file properly on a PC. inte -StUdIO does noI TURCI.ION propen_ _ntelli-studio is no! performed. l he image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer propeny. The playDBCK scre@n Is DaUSeO or dlszor[ed, • Disconnect the USB[...]

Overall operations Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? The date and time are incorrect. The baekup built in rechrgeable battery may be discharged. _page 25 Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Menu items are greyeo ou[ "_SCENE .... Aperture : Manual," "Shutter : Manual" "Aperture: Manual[...]

MAINTENANCE Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn oft the camcorder. Remove the battery and AC power adaptor. _-,pages 16, 20 [...]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data. Do not bend or drop the storage media, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. Do not splash the storage media with water. Do not use, replace, or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to a strong s[...]

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 provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V. You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC power adap[...]

ecification I 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 Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length Filter diameter Size[...]

The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, ifitrequires replacing, a fuse approved toBS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted ifthe cover is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is requi[...]

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Rolls compliant Our product complies with "The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment", and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Od), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our prod[...]