Samsung HMX-Q100BN manual

User Manual HMX-Q10BN/HMX-Q100BN/HMX-Q130BN HMX-Q10TN/HMX-Q100TN/HMX-Q130TN HMX-Q10UN/HMX-Q100UN/HMX-Q130UN HMX-Q10PN/HMX-Q100PN/HMX-Q130PN High Definition 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.[...]

ii Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. This [...]

iii Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, [...]

iv Important safety instructions 21. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges. 22. POWER LINES[...]

v Important safety instructions 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 T[...]

2 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. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic [...]

3 Before reading this user manual Before using this camcorder This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format. You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder. Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. Before record[...]

4 The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not disassemble the product. This[...]

5 Safety information d i u l f g n i n a e l c Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. Do not connect the AC adaptor 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 f[...]

6 Safety information 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 drop or expose the camcorder, battery, AC adaptor, or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder on a tr[...]

7 Safety information 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. Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down. Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the[...]

8 Contents Quick start guide ........................................... 10 Getting to know the camcorder ...................... 14 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER ........................ 14 LOCATION OF CONTROLS ......................................................... 15 IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS ...................................[...]

9 Contents Other settings ................................................ 63 Video Resolution .......................................................................... 63 Photo Resolution ......................................................................... 63 OIS Duo ...........................................................................[...]

10 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 STEP 1[...]

11 Quick start guide Recording videos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology give you the clearest video quality. 1 Open the LCD screen. 2 Select the video recording mode by touching the Video recording mode ( ) tab. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] 3 Press the Recording start/stop button. To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop [...]

12 Quick start guide 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 Playback ( ) tab on the LCD screen in STBY mode. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] 2 Touch the thumbnail ( / ) tab, then touch the desired image. Viewing on a high definition TV You ca[...]

13 Quick start guide 2 The new files are saved to your PC and registered to “ Contents Manager ” on the Intelli-studio program. You can arrange the files by different criteria such as Face, Date, etc. Saved files into your PC Contents Manager Folders directory on your PC 3 Double-click on the file you would like to playback. Sharing videos/phot[...]

14 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 Center. Model name Color Internal memory Lens HMX-Q10BN/HMX-Q100BN/ HMX-Q130BN Black No X10 (Optical) X20 (Digital) HMX-Q10TN/HMX-Q100TN/ HMX-Q130TN Titan Silver HMX-Q10U[...]

15 Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front/Left 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 3 1 Lens 2 Internal microphone 3 Charging indicator 4 Home ( ) button 5 LCD screen (Touch screen) 6 Internal speaker 7 Jack cover (AV/HDMI/USB) 8 AV (Audio/Video) jack 9 HDMI jack 10 USB jack Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recordin[...]

16 Getting to know the camcorder Rear/Right/Bottom 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 8 1 Lens open/close switch 2 Grip belt 3 DC IN jack 4 Jack cover (DC IN) 5 Zoom dial 6 Recording start/stop button 7 Battery slot 8 Memory card slot 9 Battery/Memory card cover 10 Battery release switch 11 Tripod receptacle[...]

17 Getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different indicators appear depending on the se tting values. This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video recording mode only. Select the video recording mode. ¬ page 26 • • Video recording mod[...]

18 Getting to know the camcorder This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo recording mode only. Select the photo recording mode. ¬ page 26 • • Photo recording mode 9999 JAN/01/201 1 12:00AM Left of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning / / Smart Auto mode/Manual mode /Art Film mode Video/Photo recording mode tab Zoom tab Playback tab Cente[...]

19 Getting to know the camcorder This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the video playback mode only. Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 41 • • Video playback mode : Thumbnail view Indicator Meaning Video thumbnail view tab Photo thumbnail view tab Combine tab Indicator Meaning Delete tab Video recording mode tab Erase protection Video p[...]

20 Getting to know the camcorder This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in the photo playback mode only. Select the photo playback mode. ¬ page 41 • • Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Photo playback mode: Single view 1/12 100_0001 X1.1 Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo playback mode 1/12 Photo image counter (current image/total n[...]

21 Getting started INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY Battery release switch To insert the battery 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot until it locks. Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing down and the battery is placed as shown in the figure. 3 Close the battery slot cover. •[...]

22 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 21 To charge, use the supplied AC power adaptor or the USB cable. • • Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable. The charging indicator lights up and charging starts.[...]

23 Getting started CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state. (Orange) Charging (Green) Fully charged Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. Bat[...]

24 Getting started 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 Full HD SD Continuous recording time Approx. 105 min. Approx. 120 min. Playback time Approx. 140 min. Approx. 160 min. Charging time: Approximate time in minu[...]

25 TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF Home ( ) button LCD screen 1 Turn on the camcorder by opening the LCD screen. Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. To turn the camcorder on when the LCD screen is already open, close the LCD screen and open it again. 2 To turn off the camcorder, press and hold the Home ( ) button or cl[...]

26 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can easily switch the operating mode by touching the tabs on the LCD screen. Switching to the recording mode In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) or Photo recording mode ( ) tab. Touching each tab switches to the respective mode. You can also switch directly to the reco[...]

27 Basic operation of the camcorder Drag Drag the touch screen to up, down, left, or right to select the desired items or files. Do not place any protective film on the LCD screen. If you leave a film attached for a long while, strong adhesion between the film and the surface of the screen may cause a malfunction of the touch screen. • • Be car[...]

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

29 Basic operation of the camcorder SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGE You can select the language in which the camcorder displays the menu screen or messages. The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it off. 1 Press the Home ( ) button  touch “ Settings ”  “ General ”. Drag the LCD screen to up or down until “ General [...]

30 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To insert a memory card 1 Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. Make sure that the terminal portion of the card is facing down and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figu[...]

31 Getting ready to start recording SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards This camcorder can be used with SD and SDHC cards. We recommend you use an SDHC card. SD cards up to 2GB are supported by this camcorder. Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB. MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus ar[...]

32 Getting ready to start recording Handling a memory card We recommend that you power off the camcorder before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss. Make sure to format the memory card on this camcorder. If the memory card had been formatted by a PC or other device, using it on this camcorder without formatting may find trouble[...]

33 Getting ready to start recording 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 R[...]

34 Getting ready to start recording USING 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. Switch grip (Either handed grip) The camcorder is designed for you to use conveniently with either your right or left hand. If you want to use this function, set “ S[...]

35 Getting ready to start recording 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 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens. You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to 90° backward. To view recordings more convenien[...]

36 RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) image resolutions. Set your desired resolution before recording. ¬ page 63 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Select the video recording mode. ¬ page 26 Open the Lens cover by using the Lens open/close switch. ¬ page 16 • • • 1 Select a subject[...]

37 Basic recording If the 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 operation because of memory card error. Note that damaged data cannot be recovered. Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory[...]

38 Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬ page 63 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Select the photo recording mode. ¬ page 26 Open the Lens cover by using the Lens open/close switch. ¬ page 16 • • • 1 Select a subject to record. Adjust the LCD[...]

39 Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance. 1 Press the Home ( ) button  touch “ Smart Auto ”. Smart Auto ( ) indicator appears on the LCD screen. Smart Auto Manual Art Film Album S[...]

40 Basic recording ZOOMING This camcorder allows you to record using optical X10 zoom and digital zoom by rotating the Zoom dial or touching the Zoom ( ) tab on the LCD screen. W : Recording wide area (wide-angle) T : Recording enlarged image (telephoto) STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] To zoom in Rotate the Zoom dial towards T (telephoto). Or touch the Zoom[...]

41 CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE You can switch to the playback mode by selecting “ Album ” on the Home menu. You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Playback ( ) tab on the LCD screen. The most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. The camcorder selects the thumbnai[...]

42 Basic playback PLAYING VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail index view, find and play your desired video directly. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 41 • • 1 Touch the thumbnail of the desired video clip. The camcorder plays the video you selected. 2 To stop playback and return to the[...]

43 Basic playback Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data. It may take some time to start playback, depending on the size and quality of the selected video. The camcorder may not play back the following video files: - A video recorded on another device. - A video whose file format is no[...]

44 Basic playback Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Playback ( ) / Pause ( ) tab during playback. Touch the Thumbnail view ( ) tab to stop playback and return to the thumbnail. 00:00:20/ 00:01:03 100_0001 Search playback During playback, each touch of the Reverse search ( ) / Forward[...]

45 Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Select the photo playback mode. ¬ page 41 • • 1 Touch the thumbnail of the desired photo. The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen. 2 To return to the thumbnails, touch the Thumbnail view ( ) t[...]

46 Basic playback Viewing a slide show You can view a photo slide show with background music. 1 Touch the Slide Show ( ) tab during photo playback. The slide show starts from the current selected photo. To pause the slide show, touch the LCD screen anywhere. 1/12 100_0001 2 To stop the slide show, touch the Return ( ) tab. 1/12 100_0001 All photos [...]

47 Using the menu items HANDLING MENUS With Home menu, you can use various functions and change their settings according to your preference. The camcorder offers five categories as Home menu and each category has submenu items. Using the Home ( ) menu 1 Press the Home ( ) button to display the Home menu screen. Smart Auto Manual Art Film Album Sett[...]

48 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. • • Manual menu items • : Accessible X : Not accessible Operation mode Items Video Photo Default value Page White Balance •• Auto 50 EV •• 05 1 Back L[...]

49 Using the menu items Settings menu items Items Default value Page Shooting Video Resolution Full HD 1080/60i 63 Photo Resolution 4.9M 2944X1656 63 OIS Duo OFF 64 Tele Macro OFF 64 Digital Zoom ON 65 Playback Thumbnail 3X3 65 Video Play Option Play All 66 Slide Show Option - 66 Display LCD Brightness -6 7 Guideline Off 67 Date/Time Display Off 68[...]

50 Advanced recordings White Balance The color of your image depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the color of your image to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Manual ” p touch the White Balance ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired subm[...]

51 Advanced recordings EV (Exposure Value) Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better videos and photos. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Manual ” p touch the EV ( ) tab. 2 Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust[...]

52 Advanced recordings Self Timer When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay of 10 seconds before recording starts. You can take photos of yourself. Select the photo recording mode. ¬ page 26 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Manual ” p touch the Self Timer ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. 9999 Self Timer : Off Submenu[...]

53 Advanced recordings Cont. Shot The Continuous Shot function lets you capture up to eight photos in rapid. Select the photo recording mode. ¬ page 26 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Manual ” p touch the Cont. Shot ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. 9999 Cont. Shot : Off Submenu items Off ( ): The camcorder records only one phot[...]

54 Special effects for recordings 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. Select the video recording mode. ¬ page 26 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Art Film ” p touch the Fader ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu [...]

55 Special effects for recordings Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame. The Time Lapse feature lets you create time lapse videos of blooming flowers and similar subjects. Select t[...]

56 Special effects for recordings Example of Time Lapse Recording Timeline Total time for recording Recording interval Time for recording on the storage media (a video clip of Time Lapse REC) The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video. Time Lapse Record[...]

57 Special effects for recordings Digital Effect Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Art Film ” p touch the Digital Effect ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. You can view the hidden items by dragging the LCD screen to left or right. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] Digital [...]

58 Editing videos and photos Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Select the video playback mode or photo playback mode. ¬ page 41 • • 1 Touch the Delete ( ) tab on the thumbnail view display. 2 Touch the files you want to delete. After you have selected all the files you want to dele[...]

59 Editing videos and photos Protect You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos can not be deleted unless you format the memory card or cancel the protection. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Select the video playback mode or photo playback mode. ¬ page 41 • • 1 Touch the file you want to prot[...]

60 Editing videos and photos 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 30 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 41 • • 1 Touch the video you want to edit. 2 Touch the MENU [...]

61 Editing videos and photos 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 30 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 41 • • 1 Touch the Combine ( ) tab on the thumbnail view display. 2 Touch the video thumbnai[...]

62 Editing videos and photos File Info You can see image information for each image. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 41 • • 1 Touch the desired file to view the file information. 2 Touch the MENU ( ) tab p touch “ File Info ”. The information of the selected file appears. File Info Date : JAN.01.2011[...]

63 Other settings Video Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded on storage media. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ Shooting ” p “ Video Resolution ”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. >> Video Resolution Full HD 1080/60i HD 720/60p SD 480/60p 3 To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab[...]

64 Other settings OIS Duo Reduce camcorder shake and prevent blurred images with Optical and Digital Image Stabilization functions. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ Shooting ”. 2 Touch the desired item next to “ OIS Duo ”. > Shooting Photo Resolution T ele Macro OIS Duo Video Resolution OFF ON 3 To exit the menu, [...]

65 Other settings Digital Zoom The images optically magnified by the lens can be electronically magnified up to the maximum 200 times. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ Shooting ”. 2 Touch the desired item next to “ Digital Zoom ”. > Shooting T ele Macro OIS Duo Photo Resolution OFF OFF Digital Zoom ON 3 To exit th[...]

66 Other settings Video Play Option You can set a specific playback style according to your preference. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ Playback ” p “ Video Play Option ”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. >> Video Play Option Play All Play One Repeat All Repeat One 3 To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab[...]

67 Other settings LCD Brightness This camcorder’s LCD brightness is optimized at the factory. However, you can adjust the LCD brightness according to the ambient environment. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ Display ” p “ LCD Brightness ”. 2 Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the setting values as[...]

68 Other settings Date/Time Display You can set the Date/Time Display function so that the date and time appear on the LCD screen. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ Display ” p “ Date/Time Display” . 2 Touch the desired submenu item. >> Date/Time Display Off Date Time Date & Time 3 To exit the menu, touch th[...]

69 Other settings HDMI TV Out You can set the HDMI video output to match the TV you have connected the camcorder to. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ Display ” p “ HDMI TV Out ”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. >> HDMI TV Out Auto 480p 3 To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. Submenu items Auto : The vid[...]

70 Other settings PC Software If you set PC Software to On, you can use the built-in video and photo management software by connecting your camcorder to your PC using the camcorder’s USB cable. With this software, you can download stored video and photo images from the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk and edit the video and photo files right on[...]

71 Other settings TV Connect Guide You can view the TV Connect Guide for instructions before you connect the camcorder to your TV set. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ Connectivity ” p “ TV Connect Guide ”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. >> TV Connect Guide HDMI Composite TV Connect Guide Composite Camcorder[...]

72 Other settings Card Info This function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media, such as used memory space and available memory space, etc. Insert a memory card in the camcorder before viewing the storage information. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ General ” p “ Card Info ”. Used memory sp[...]

73 Other settings Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while traveling. Setting the local time 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ General ” p “ Time Zone ” p “ Visit ”. 2 Select the time zone by touching the left ( )/right ( ) tab on the LCD screen, and then touch the ([...]

74 Other settings Time Type You can set the time display type to 12 hour or 24 hour. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ General ” p “ Time Type ”. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. >> Time T ype 12 Hr 24 Hr 3 To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. Submenu items 12 Hr : Displays the time information in 12 hou[...]

75 Other settings Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound that plays when taking a photo with the Recording start/stop button on or off. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ General ”. 2 Touch the desired item next to “ Shutter Sound ”. > General Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Beep Sound ON Quick On STBY ON 3 To ex[...]

76 Other settings 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, closing the LCD screen starts Quick On STBY. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ General ” p “ Quick On STBY ”. [...]

77 Other settings Switch Grip The camcorder is designed for you to use conveniently with either your right or left hand. If the “ Switch Grip ” sets to “ On ”, you can use the camcorder easily with both your hands. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ General ”. 2 Touch the desired item next to “ Switch Grip ”. &[...]

78 Other settings Default Set You can restore all menu settings to the default conditions (factory settings). 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ General ” p “ Default Set ”. A message appears asking for your confirmation. > General Switch Grip ON Format Default Set Language 2 Touch " Yes " if you want all [...]

79 Other settings Demo The Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you can use them more easily. 1 Press the Home ( ) button p touch “ Settings ” p “ General ”. 2 Touch the desired item next to “ Demo ”. > General Format ON Default Set Language Demo 3 To exit the menu, touch[...]

80 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 camcorder when you attac[...]

81 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 attach it to a TV. Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the [...]

82 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 Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may include noise. If “ TV Display ” is set “ OFF ”, the[...]

83 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 analog 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 recorder. • •[...]

84 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 30 1 Set “ USB Connect ” to “ PictBridge ”. ¬ page 70 >> USB Connect Mass Storage PictBridge 2 Use a USB cable to connect [...]

85 Printing photos To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers 1 In the printer mode, touch the MENU ( ) tab  “ Date/Time ”. 1/12 100_0001 2 Touch the desired submenu item. The selected date and time display option is set. 1/10 100_0001 Date Time Date/Time Off 3 To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. The selected date and time [...]

86 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 function Intelli-studio editing software’s main functions. - Playing back recorded videos or photos. - Editing recor[...]

87 Using with a Windows computer USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Intelli-studio is a built-in program that 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: Mass[...]

88 Using with a Windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window. No. Description 1 Menu items 2 Display files in the selected folder. 3 Switch to Photo edit mode. 4 Switch to Video edit mode. 5 Switch to Share mode. 6 Enlarge or reduce the thumbnai[...]

89 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[...]

90 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 site[...]

91 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 70 2 Set “PC Software” to “OFF” . [...]

92 Using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media The folder and file structure for storage media are below. File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules. Video file (H.264) 1 HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format. SD-quality videos have a SDV_####.MP4 name format. The file numbe[...]

93 Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorised 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... Acti[...]

94 Troubleshooting Storage media 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 still have existing images on it. Files cannot be played as the memory card for[...]

95 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 files. Change to another card which has enough free space. Set[...]

96 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 format [...]

97 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 'US[...]

98 Troubleshooting 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. Charg[...]

99 Troubleshooting Display Symptom Explanation/Solution An afterimage remains on the LCD screen. This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off. • The image on the LCD screen looks dark. Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD. • Recording Symptom Explanation[...]

10 0 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution You don’t hear the shutter sound when you record a photo image. Set “ Shutter Sound ” to “ ON ”. When the Mini HDMI cable or Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder, the Shutter Sound is not available. • • You don’t hear the beep sound. Set “ Beep Sound ” to “[...]

10 1 Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. Set “ Focus ” to “ Auto ”. (Video recording mode only) ¬ page 53 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. (Video recording mode only) ¬ page 53 The lens is dusty on the sur[...]

10 2 Troubleshooting Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable. • You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/ Video cable. The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video ca[...]

10 3 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Your computer is not playing videos, images, or sound located on your camcorder properly. Video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer. The video or sound copied to your computer is not affected. If your camcorder is connected to a computer that do[...]

10 4 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. - Remove the memory card. Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning, turn off the camcorde[...]

10 5 Additional information When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using What is dew condensation? Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location. The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder, [...]

10 6 Additional information 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[...]

10 7 Specifications Model name HMX-Q10BN/HMX-Q10TN/HMX-Q10UN/HMX-Q10PN HMX-Q100BN/HMX-Q100TN/HMX-Q100UN/HMX-Q100PN HMX-Q130BN/HMX-Q130TN/HMX-Q130UN/HMX-Q130PN System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/4” CMOS Effective pixels 2.07 mega pixels Total pi[...]

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 the[...]

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. Q[...]