Samsung HMX-T10 manuale d’uso

User Manual HMX-T1 0WN H M X - T 1 0 B N HM X -T 1 0O N High Defi nition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Memory Card: A Class 6 SDHC card or above.[...]

SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Safety Icon Meaning 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. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these[...]

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. This User Manual covers HMX-T10WN, HMX-T10BN, HMX-T10ON models. Illustrations of model HMX-T10BN are used in this user[...]

Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only. Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the Copyright Act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a [...]

Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture. Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, t[...]

15 . Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. 16. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or cov[...]

23. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquids of [...]

USER INSTALLER CAUTION: Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules. NOTE: Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS[...]

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects. No sand or dust! Do not bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a h[...]

Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed. Do not connect the AC adapter unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder. Do not spra[...]

CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur. Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or high humidity. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms. W 4 4 W Do not use the camcorde[...]

safety information Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely. Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power. W 4 4 W Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using product[...]

QUICK START GUIDE 07 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER 11 GETTING STARTED 17 BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER 22 FIRST TIME SETTINGS 26 GETTING READY TO START RECORDING 28 contents 07 You can re cord vi deo s in H. 264 for mat ! 11 What’s included with your camcorder 12 Location of controls 14 Identifying the screen displays 17 Inserting/ejecting the[...]

34 Recording videos 36 Capturing photos during video recording 37 Recording photos 38 Recording with ease for beginners (smart auto) 39 Zooming 40 Changing the playback mode 41 Playing back videos 43 Viewing photos 45 Handling menus and quick menus 46 Menu items 48 Quick menu items 49 SCENE 50 Video Resolution 50 Video Quality 51 Photo Resolution 5[...]

66 Play Option 67 Highlight 68 Slide Show Option 68 File Info 69 Deleting files 70 Protection from accidental erasure 71 Dividing a video 72 Combining videos 73 Setting menu items 74 Card Info 74 Format 75 File No. 75 Time Zone 76 Date/Time Set 76 Date Type 76 Time Type 77 Date/Time Display 77 LCD Brightness 78 Auto LCD Off 79 Beep Sound 79 Shutte[...]

contents CONNECTING TO A TV 87 DUBBING VIDEOS 91 PRINTING PHOTOS 92 USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 94 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 87 Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI 89 Connecting to a regular TV 90 Viewing on a TV screen 91 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 92 Direct printing with a PictBr[...]

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 H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder. STEP 1: G[...]

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. To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button. • 1. Open the LCD screen. 2. Press the PHOTO button lightly to adjust the focus. 3. Fully press the PHOTO button when the subj[...]

STEP 3: Play back videos or photos STEP 4: Save recorded videos or photos You can also play back videos on an SD (standard defi nition) image quality TV.  page 89 Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can fi nd recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode. 2. Touch the thum[...]

STEP 5: Delete videos or photos quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. A new fi le saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “ Yes ”, and the uploading procedure starts. 2. The new ?[...]

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with th e following accessories. If any o f these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens HMX-T10WN HMX-T10BN HMX-T10ON White Black Orange Yes Color /Touch panel 10x (Optical) 100x (Digital) Although som[...]

Front/Left LOCATION OF CONTROLS During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens. getting to know the camcorder TFT LCD screen (Touch screen) Q.MENU button Zoom (W/T) button Recording start/stop button Power button Display button SMART AUTO button Internal speaker Lens Internal microphone 1 2[...]

Rear/Right/Top/Bottom Recording start/stop button MODE button / Mode indicator : Record mode (Video/Photo) : Play mode • • Zoom (W/T) lever PHOTO button Hand strap hook Jack cover (USB, HDMI, AV) USB, HDMI, AV(Audio/Video) jack Jack cover (DC IN) Charging (CHG) indicator DC IN jack Tripod receptacle Battery/Memory card cover Memory card slot Ba[...]

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you’ve selected. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. PRECHECK! This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the record ( ) mode only. Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 • • Record mode getting to know [...]

PRECHECK! 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 40 • • Video play mode The play related tab, the volume control, and the return tab appear briefl y on the screen. They reappear when you touch the screen anywhere. F[...]

getting to know the camcorder PRECHECK! 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 40 • • Photo play mode Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo play mode / X1.1 Slide show / Playback zoom (X1.1~ X8.0) 100_0001 File name (fi le [...]

INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY Purchase extra batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder. Samsung is not responsible for problems that are caused by using unapproved batteries. If you use batteries from other manufacturers, there is a danger of overheating, fi re, or explosion. To insert the battery getting started 1. Open the battery cov[...]

When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will override the USB. You cannot operate the camcorder using USB power only. Use the power adaptor or battery to power the camcorder. USB charging time may depend on the type of USB host on your PC. If you use the camcorder while you are charging the batt[...]

The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. Battery level indicator State Message Fully charged - 25~50% used - 50~75% used - 75~95% used - 95~98% used - Exhausted (fl ickers): The device will soon turn off. Change the battery as soon as possible. - - The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds. [...]

Available running time for the battery Battery type BP125A Charging time Using the AC power adaptor: approx. 120 min. Using the USB cable: approx. 270 min. Video resolution HD SD Continuous recording time Approx. 110 min. Approx. 120 min. Playback time Approx. 140 min. Approx. 160 min. Charging time: Approximate time in minutes required to fully ch[...]

Be sure to use the included AC power adaptor to power the camcorder. Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire. You can use the AC power adaptor around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your distributor. The charging time will vary depending on th[...]

The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message appears, refer to ‘warning indicators and messages’ (pages 102~106) and take corrective actions. If you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates.  page 23 The camcorder turns on automatically if connecting the AC power a[...]

SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use the camcorder for an extended time, the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. Quick On STBY Mode in the STBY mode The camcorder switches to " Quick On STBY " mode when you close the LCD screen.  page 81 Sleep mode in the Play mode (includes the th[...]

SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button. Record mode ( ) ↕ Play mode ( ). 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[...]

USING THE TOUCH PANEL Do not place a protective fi lm on the LCD screen. If you leave a fi lm attached to the LCD screen for a long time, strong adhesion between the fi lm and the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch panel. • • Be careful not to accidentally press the buttons near the LCD panel while using the touch pan[...]

fi rst time settings 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 fi rst time. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. The time zone (“ Home ”) screen appears displaying settings for Lisbon and London (Greenwich Mean Time). 2. Select your local [...]

SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language of the menu or messages 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. 3. Touch “ Language ,” and then touch the desired OSD language.[...]

To insert a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN/CLOSE switch toward OPEN . 2. Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. Make sure that the camcorder is placed as shown above and the term- inal portion of the card is facing up. 3. Close the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN/CLOSE swit ch toward C[...]

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 rec ommen d you use an SDHC (Secu re Digital High Capacity) card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB[...]

getting ready to start recording Handling a memory card We recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss. We can not 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[...]

Resolution Quality Storage media (Capacity) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 1080/60i Super Fine 8 15 30 61 125 253 Fine 9 18 36 74 152 307 Normal 12 23 46 94 193 390 720/60p Super Fine 11 21 42 86 177 357 Fine 14 28 57 115 235 475 Normal 21 42 84 171 351 708 480/60p Super Fine 32 63 126 254 521 1051 Fine 42 83 166 336 688 1387 Normal 62 123 244 494 1011 [...]

USING THE HAND STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from being dropped. getting ready to start recording Insert the end of the hand strap into the hook of the camcorder as shown in the illustration. ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing. Exces[...]

BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder from shaking. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. This camcorder’s lens angle is approx. 20˚ higher than the rest of the camcorder body. When you record, this prevents strain on the wrist and allows you to record videos in a comfortable[...]

RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Defi nition (HD) and Standard Defi nition (SD) image resolutions. Set the resolution you want before recording.  page 50 PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Select a subject to record. Adjust the LCD panel to the best a[...]

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 camc[...]

CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the Recording start/stop button. The recording (  ) indicator appears, and recording starts. 2. While recording the vi[...]

RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording.  page 51 PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Select a subject to record. Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording. Use the Zoom lever or Zoom[...]

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. The Smart Auto ( ) and A[...]

Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity. Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical zoom range.  page 63 Focusing may become unstable when you record with a fast zoom or zoom into a subject standing too far away. If this occurs, use the manual focus function.  page 57 The minimum distance yo[...]

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 fi le is highlighted in the thumbnail view. The camcorder selects the thu[...]

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view, fi nd the video you want quickly, and playback directly. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.  page 40 1. Touch the HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab. Video thumbnails corresponding to the video reso[...]

Various playback operations 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 P[...]

VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos using various playback functions. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode.  page 40 1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. The thumbnail view appears. To change the current thumbnail page, touch the up ( ) or down ( ) tab. 2. Touch the photo you[...]

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. • • Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Slide Show Start .” To start a slide show in the menu screen Viewing a[...]

using the menu items HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the Menu Tab and the Q.MENU Button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 • [...]

using the menu items 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. Items Default value Page SCENE Auto 49 Video Resolution 1080/60i 50 Video Quality Fine 50 Photo Resolution 2880x1620 51 Photo Sharpness Normal 51 White Balance Auto 52[...]

Operation mode Items Video Photo Default value Page Thumbnail Single Thumbnail Single Play Option   X X Play All 66 Highlight   X X - 67 Delete     - 69 Protect     Off (Single) 70 Edit Divide   X X - 71 Combine  X X X - 72 File Info     - 68 Slide Show Start X X   - 44 Slide Show Optio[...]

QUICK 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. Items Default value Page SCENE Auto 49 Video Resolution 1080/60i 50 Photo Resolution 2880x1620 51 WB Auto 52 EV 0 55 Focus Auto 57 Operation mode Item Video Photo Page Thumbnail Sing[...]

Submenu items Auto: For recording under normal conditions. Sports ( ): For recording people or objects in motion. Portrait ( ): For recording portraits. Captures natural skin tones. Spotlight ( ): When strong light strikes the subject. On stage, for example. Beach/Snow ( ): Where the refl ection of light is intense such as a snowfi eld or beach. [...]

advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of the video to be recorded. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Video Resolution. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Submenu items 1080/60i ( ): Rec[...]

Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Photo Resolution. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Submenu items 2880x1620 ( ) : Records in the 2880x[...]

advanced recording White Balance Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.). Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject so the whites and colors in your recording or photo look natural. PRECHECK! [...]

Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture (lens opening) automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can also manually adjust the aperture. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Aperture. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch[...]

advanced recording Submenu items Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value. Manual ( ): Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the setting values. You can choose from the following settings: 1/60,1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, or 1/10000. • • The image may not seem smooth when you set[...]

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. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ EV. ” 2. Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to ad[...]

advanced recording Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Back Light. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit [...]

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. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Focus. " 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit th[...]

advanced recording Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) Smart OIS improves on existing Opt ical Image Stabilization by allowing the camcorder lens to shift over wider range of motion in wide/tele zoom position. This allows the camcorder to compensate for greater degrees of camcorder shake and delivers a stunning level of image smoothness. PRE[...]

Digital Effect Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Digital Effect. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Examples of 5 Digital Effect options Off [...]

advanced recording 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. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Fader. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit th[...]

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 wide angle. It is useful to get close up images of fl owers or insects etc. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Tele Macro. ” 2. Touc[...]

advanced recording Submenu items Off: The camcorder records only one photo image. On ( ): When you press the PHOTO button, the camcorder can take up to 8 photos in one second. • • If an error occurs (Card full, etc.) during continuous shot, the recording stops and an error message appears. When “ Cont. Shot ” is “ On ,” the camcorder ?[...]

Digital Zoom The digital zoom enables higher zoom magnifi cation than the optical zoom. Digital zoom can electronically magnify an image created by the optical lens up to 1000 times. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Digital Zoom. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To[...]

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. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Quick View. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch[...]

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 24 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Guideline. ” 2. Touch the desired guideline according to [...]

advanced playback Play Option You can select a specifi c video playback option. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode.  page 40 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Play Option. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Submenu items Pla[...]

Highlight The Highlight function plays a portion of each recorded video at random. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode.  page 40 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab.  “ Highlight. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. lf you run the H[...]

Slide Show Option You can set the play options for the slide show with the slide show setting menus. PRECHECK! Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the photo ( ) mode.  page 40 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab.  “ Slide Show Option. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item and touch the ( )/( ) tab to set the value you want. 3. To exit[...]

Deleted images cannot be recovered. Do not eject a memory card or power off the camcorder while deleting videos or photos recorded on the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or data. • • DELETING FILES You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 Touch the Play ( ) tab on [...]

editing fi les You can also operate this function in the full and single image display modes. If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot set this function.  page 29 • • PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos can not be de[...]

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 fi le, make sure to back up the original before dividing it. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode.  page 40 1. Touch the [...]

COMBINING VIDEOS You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original fi les, make sure to back up the original fi les before combining them. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Video play ( HD / SD ) mode.  page 40 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Edit” [...]

system setting Menu options and default values may be changed without prior notice. The time type may change depending on the language you selected. • • SETTING MENU ITEMS Refer to page 45 for setting menus. For item operation details, go to the page number listed in the table under Page. Items Default value Page Card Info - 74 File No. Series [...]

system setting Card Info This function shows you the storage information of the memory card, such as used memory space, available memory space, etc. PRECHECK! Insert a memory card.  page 28 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ Card Info .” Used memory space, available memory space, and recordable time appear. Available space and r[...]

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. Submenu items Series: Assigns fi le numbers in a continuous sequence even after you[...]

system setting Submenu items 2010/01/01: Displays the date in the year/month (two-digit)/day format. JAN/01/2010: Displays the date in the month/day/year format. 01/JAN/2010: Displays the date in the day/month/year format. 01/01/2010: Displays the date in the day/month (two-digit)/year format. • • • • Date/Time Set By setting the date and t[...]

Date/Time Display You can set whether or not the date and/or time are displayed on the LCD screen. PRECHECK! Before you use the “ Date/Time Display ” function, you must set the date and time.  page 76 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ Date/Time Display .” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exi[...]

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. Submenu items Off:[...]

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. Shutter Sound The Shutter Sound function lets you tur[...]

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 ( ) tab.[...]

Quick On STBY When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use the Quick On STBY function to reduce energy consumption and battery drain. With the Quick On STBY function On and the camcorder in standby mode, closing the LCD screen starts Quick On STBY. Once you are ready to record again and you open the LCD screen, Quick On STBY tr[...]

system setting PC Software If you set PC Software to On, you can use the PC software built into the camcorder (Intelli- studio) by connecting your camcorder to your PC using the camcorder’s USB cable. You can download the video and photo images stored on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk and edit the videos and photos using the internal PC s[...]

HDMI TV Out You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected the camcorder to. PRECHECK! Using the HDMI cable (not supplied), connect the camcorder to your TV.  page 87 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ HDMI TV Out. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) ta[...]

system setting TV Display You can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that appears on the TV screen when you have connected your camcorder to a TV. 1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “ TV Display. ” 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Submenu items Off: The OSD (On S[...]

Language You can select a language in which to display the menu and messages.  page 27 The Demo function does not operate in the following case: - If you set “ Auto Power Off ” to “ 5 Min ” and you are using the battery to power the camcorder, the Auto Power Off function turns the camcorder off before Demo can run. Demo Demo mode automa [...]

Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) This camcorder supports Anynet+. Anynet+ is an AV network system that lets you 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 ( ) or Retur[...]

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. PRECHECK! Check if there is an HDMI input jack on your TV. Use the AC power adaptor to power [...]

connecting to a TV When “ HDMI TV Out ” is set to “ Auto ,” you can play an SD video file in HD format. This camcorder comes with the “ TV Connect Guide ” menu function. If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV and don’t have your user’s manual, you can use the “ TV Connect Guide ” menu function to view connection instructio[...]

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. PRECHECK! Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when you connect it to a TV. Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite[...]

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 noise. If “ TV Display ?[...]

dubbing videos Video s rec orded on this camco rder can o nly b e du bbed using the Audio /Vid eo ca ble i n SD (stan dard definition) image quality, regardless of the recording resolution (HD/SD). You cannot dub to a recorder with an HDMI cable. To copy a video recorded in HD (high definition) image quality, use the internal software of your cam[...]

If the camcorder fails to recognize the printer, remove the USB cable, and then turn off the printer. Set “ USB Connect ” to “ PictBridge ,” and then connect the USB cable again. Use the supplied USB cable.   DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER You can print photos directly by connecting your camcorder to a PictBridge printer (s[...]

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. • • The date/time impr[...]

us in g wi th a W in do ws c om pu te r 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. Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions. - Playing back recorded videos or [...]

USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Using the Intelli-studio program built into your camcorder, you can transfer video and photo fi les to your PC using a USB cable and edit them on your PC screen. Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage your video and photo fi les. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1. Set “ USB Connect: Mas[...]

us in g wi th a W in do ws c om pu te r Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung) Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug facing in the correct direction. Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when transferring files to your computer. When the USB cable is connected, turning the camcorder on or off may c[...]

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. Menu items 2. Switches to Library of the computer and connected camcorder. 3. Switches to Photo Edit mode. 4. Switches to Movie Edit mode. 5. Switches to Share mode. 6. : Changes the size of thumbnails. : D[...]

us in g wi th a W in do ws c om pu te r Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1. Run the Intelli-studio program.  page 95 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings. Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending on the folder you selected.[...]

For more information about using Intelli-studio, open the Help Guide by clicking “ Help. ” The Intelli-studio application will run faster if you install it on your Windows computer. To install, click “ Tool ”  “ Install Intelli-studio on PC ” on the Intelli-studio screen.   Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Share your co[...]

us in g wi th a W in do ws c om pu te r USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can copy video or photo fi les 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 82 2. Set “PC Software” to[...]

Structure of folders and fi les 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. • • File format Video fi les Video fi les are compressed in H.264 format. The fi le extension is “.MP4.” Refer to page 50 for the video resolution. Photo ?[...]

troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, 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... Action [...]

Message Icon Informs that ... Action Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted in this camcorder. Format the memory card using this camcorder.  Not Supported Format The memory card may have been formatted by another device and may sti ll have existing images on it. Files cannot be played as the memory card format is not supported by the cam[...]

troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Informs that ... Action The number of video files is full. Cannot record video. - The number of video files that can be stored is 9,999. Delete unnecessary files from the storage media. Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete unneeded files. Change to another card which has enough fre[...]

Editing videos Message Icon Informs that ... Action Cannot select different resolution. - The files you want to combine have different resolutions. You can not combine files that have different resolutions.  Not enough free space in Card. - You cannot edit due to insufficient space on memory card. Edit after deleting unnecessary files.  S[...]

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 'USB C[...]

SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. 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. Charge the battery or re[...]

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 24 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 recording [...]

Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions do not operate. Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly.  page 28 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder.  page 74   Image cannot be deleted. Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC/[...]

troubleshooting Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution Playback (pl ay/pause) fun ction does not work. Image files recorded using another device may not play on your camcorder. Check memory card compatibility.  page 29   Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size. Photo images recorded on [...]

Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Your computer does not recognize 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. You need a video codec to play the file recorded on your camcorder. In[...]

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 26  Menu items that cannot be used at the same time Symptom Cannot use Because of the following settings Menu items are grayed out “P[...]

main ten ance & addi tio nal inf orm atio n Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely disappeared. Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center.   What is dew condensation? Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to[...]

USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and color 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, 50/60 Hz range. Y ou may need a commercially [...]

specifications Model name HMX-T10WN / HMX-T10BN / HMX-T10ON System Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length Filter diameter NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/4”, 5.1M Pixel CMOS F1.8 ~ F2.5, 10x optical zoom, 100x digital zoom 2.75mm ~ 27.5mm Ø 34 LCD screen Size/dot num[...]

warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace th[...]

RoHS 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(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products. C[...]