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HMX-F80BN/HMX-F80SN HMX-F800BN/HMX-F800SN HMX-F810BN/HMX-F810SN Digital Camcor der www .samsung.com/register USER M A N U A L For video recor ding, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) 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 power-supply 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 r eading this user manual The following terms are used in t his manual: • ‘Scene’referstothepointwher eyoupressthe[ Recording start/stop ]buttontostartrecor dinguntilyoupressitagainto stoprecor ding. • Theterms‘photo’and‘stillimage’are[...]

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

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

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, power adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder on a [...]

7 Safety information Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall. Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio. Interference from the camcorder could cause noise on the TV or in the radio broadcast. Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetic fields s[...]

8 Important safety instructions .............................. ii Before reading this user manual ....................... 2 SAFETY WARNINGS ..................................................................... 2 PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................. 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE .................[...]

9 Contents Advanced recording ...................................... 52 iSCENE ....................................................................................... 52 Video Resolution .......................................................................... 53 Photo Resolution ....................................................................[...]

10 Quick start guide STEP 1: Get ready 1 Insert the battery into the battery slot. ¬ page 19 2 Charge the battery fully. ¬ page 20 3 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 CARD CARD STEP 2: Record videos and photos 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. Set the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch to open ( ). ¬ [...]

11 Quick start guide STEP 3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view. 1 Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. 2 Select the video or photo thumbnail view by using the [ Zoom ] lever. 3 Use the [ Control (Up/Down/Left/Right) ] button to sele[...]

12 Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos to your PC from the camcorder 1 Start the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click Yes , and the uploading procedure starts. 2 Any new files are saved to your PC and registered t[...]

1 3 WHA T'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Y our new camcorder comes with the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’ s Customer Care Center . Model name Color Internal memory Lens HMX-F80BN HMX-F800BN HMX-F810BN Black - 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 130x (Digital) HMX-F80SN HMX-F800SN HMX-[...]

14 Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 Lens 2 MENU button 3 Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button / Zoom (T/W) button 4 Recording start/stop button 5 LCD screen 6 Memory card/Jack cover ⓐ USB jack ( ) ⓑ Memory card slot ( ) ⓒ AV jack ( ) ⓓ CHG (charging) indicator ⓔ HDMI jack ( ) 7 Internal speaker 8 Dis[...]

15 Getting to know the camcorder Right/Top & Bottom 1 MODE button 2 Zoom lever (T/W) 3 PHOTO / My Clip button 4 Strap 5 Strap hook 6 Lens cover open ( ) /close ( ) switch 7 Internal microphone 8 Battery release switch (BATT.) 9 Tripod receptacle Rear 1 Mode indicator : Recording mode (Video/Photo) : Playback mode 2 Recording start/stop button 3[...]

16 Getting to know the camcorder 1/60 [220Min] 0:00:00 STBY +0.3 JAN/01/2012 12:00AM 9999 1 Sec/ 24 Hr This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it. The on-screen indicators are based on a 16GB SDHC memory card. The settings of functions mark[...]

17 Getting to know the camcorder The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 • • Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Video playback mode: Single view 0:00:00/0:00:55 100-0001 Thumbnail View Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Video playb[...]

18 Getting to know the camcorder This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode only. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 • • Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Photo playback mode: Single view 1/10 100-0001 Thumbnail View Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo playback mode S[...]

19 To insert the battery Insert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks. Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you when the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure. • Getting started To eject the battery 1 Gently push the [ Battery release (BATT.) ] switch in the direction shown in the figure to eject the ba[...]

20 Getting started CHARGING THE BATTERY You can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor. Make sure that you use the supplied USB cable or power adapter to charge the battery. If you use any other power adapter for the camcorder, it will not work properly or the battery may not be charged. It may also cause an electric shock or resul[...]

21 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 CHG lamp indicates the charging state. Charging (CHG) lamp Charging state Charging Fully charged Error LED color (Orange) (Green) (Orange blink) Battery level display The battery level display s[...]

22 Getting started Available charging and running time for the battery Battery Type IA-BP105R IA-BP210R Charging time To charge the battery with the power adaptor approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min. To charge the battery by connecting to a PC approx. 160 min. approx. 300 min. Resolution HD SD HD SD Continuous recording time approx. 100 min. approx. 8[...]

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

24 Basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. Set the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch to open ( ). 2 To turn off the camcorder, press the [ Power ( )] button. Power( ) button LCD screen The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when power[...]

25 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME You can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on this camcorder for the first time. 1 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. The Date/Time Set screen appears. 2 Select the date and time information, and change the s[...]

26 Basic operation of the camcorder SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operation mode in the following order each time you press the [ MODE ] button. Recording mode ( ) Q Playback mode ( ) Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator light turns on. Mode Indicator Functions Recording mode To record videos or photo[...]

27 Basic operation of the camcorder USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) The shortcut menu (OK guide) contains the most frequently accessed functions for the selected mode. Pressing the [ Control (OK) ] button will display the shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen. An example: Setting EV (Exposure Value) in the recording mode u[...]

28 Basic operation of the camcorder CONTROLLING THE SHORTCUT FUNCTIONS USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Button Recording ( ) mode Playback ( ) mode Menu selection Video playback ( ) mode Photo playback ( ) mode OK - Access the shortcut menu - Confirm selection - Exit the shortcut menu - Access the shortcut menu - Playback / Pause - Access the shortcut men[...]

29 Basic operation of the camcorder SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings . 2 Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select Language , and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button. 3 Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to selec[...]

30 Getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the [ Power ( )] button before inserting or ejecting the memory card. Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out. If you eject the memory card from the camcorder wh[...]

31 Getting ready to start r ecording SELECTING A SUIT ABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards • Y ou can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcor der . We r ecommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. W e cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB. • MMC (Multi Media[...]

32 Getting ready to start recording Handling a memory card Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC. Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause data loss. If you modify the nam[...]

33 Getting ready to start recording RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video Resolution Storage media capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 1280X720/30p 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X480/60p (16:9) 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 720X480/60p (4:3) 13 27 55 110 220 440 890 (Unit: Approximate minutes of recording) Recordable number [...]

34 Getting ready to start recording ATTACHING THE STRAP Adjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the [ Recording start/stop ] button with your thumb. If you adjust the strap too tightly and use excessive force to insert your hand, the strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged. ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD [...]

35 Basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬ page 53 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the Lens cover by using the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch. ¬ page 15 Press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 • • • • T[...]

36 Basic recording For on-screen information display, see pages 16~18. For approximate recording times, see page 33. Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. For various functions available when you record videos, see pages 52~66. During recording, some button operations are unavailable. ([...]

37 Basic recording TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION) My Clip lets you tag good scenes with the My Clip icon ( ) by pressing the [ PHOTO ] button while you are recording a video, and then lets you extract those clips from the video and watch them separately. The camcorder also captures photos at the same time. 1 [...]

38 Basic recording RECORDING PHOTOS Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬ page 54 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the Lens cover by using the [ Lens cover open/close ] switch. ¬ page 15 Press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 • • • • 1[...]

39 Basic recording RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder for the recording conditions automatically, providing you with the best performance. 1 Press the [ SMART AUTO ] button. The SMART AUTO ( ) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons appear on the screen at the same time. 2 Center the subject in t[...]

40 Basic recording ZOOMING IN/OUT Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 65x Intelli-zoom and 130x digital zoom. To zoom in (T) Slide the [ Zoom ] lever towards [ T ] (telephoto). (Or press the [ Control (Up) ] button on the LCD screen.) The distant subject is gr[...]

41 Basic recording USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. Press the [ Back light ( )] button to toggle the back light mode between On and Off. Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front [...]

42 Basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. The recorded videos or photos appear in thumbnail view and the most recently created file is highlighted. The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options based on the standby mode you used the last time. However, you can choose the [...]

43 Basic playback PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view, find your desired video quickly, and play back directly. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. This function works only in the video playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 • • • 1 Select [...]

44 Basic playback Skip playback During playback, press the [ Control (Right) ] button to locate the starting point of the next file. Pressing the [ Control (Right) ] button repeatedly skips files in the forward direction. During playback, press the [ Control (Left) ] button to locate the starting point of the current file. Pressing the [ Control (L[...]

45 Basic playback PLAYING BACK MY CLIP You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from a video. 1 Select the video thumbnail view. 2 Use the [ Control (Up/Down/Left/ Right) ] button to select the video tagged with the My Clip symbol ( ) , and then press the [ PHOTO ] button. The camcorder plays back the tagged scenes sequentia[...]

46 Basic playback TAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEO You can tag good scenes during playback using the My Clip function ( ) and capture photos from those scenes. 1 Select the video thumbnail view. 2 Use the [ Control (Up/Down/Left/ Right) ] button to select the desired videos, and then press the [ Control (OK) ] button. Th[...]

47 Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 Open the LCD screen and press the [ Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder. This function works only in the photo playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 • • • 1 Select the photo thumbnail view. You can easily switch b[...]

48 Basic playback ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function. 1 Select the photo you want to magnify. ¬ page 47 2 Adjust the magnification with the [ Control (OK) ] button. The screen is framed and the image is magnified starting from the center of the image. You can zoom in from x1.3 to x2.0. • •[...]

49 HANDLING MENUS The instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the [ MENU ] button. When you access and use other menu items, use these examples as guides. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the recording ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button. The menu screen appears. 2 Press the [ Control (Left/Right) ][...]

50 Using the menu items MENU ITEMS The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode. For item operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table. • • Recording menu items Items Default value Page iSCENE Auto 52 Video Resolution 1280X720/30p 53 Photo Resolution 1696x954 (16:9) 54 White Balance Auto 54 Face[...]

51 Using the menu items Setting menu items Items Recording ( ) mode Playback mode (Thumbnail view) Playback mode (Single view) Default values Page Video Photo Video Photo Storage Info MM M M M - 74 File No. MM M M M Series 74 Date/Time Set MM M M M - 75 Date/Time Display MM M M M Off 75 LCD Brightness MM M M M Normal 76 Auto LCD Off MM M M M On 76 [...]

52 iSCENE This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p iSCENE . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down)[...]

53 Advanced recording Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Video Resolution . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the [ Con[...]

54 Advanced recording Photo Resolution You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Photo Resolution . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the [ C[...]

55 Advanced recording To set the white balance manually 1 Select Custom WB . The indicator ( ) and message Set White Balance appear. 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If the object filling the screen is not focused, correct the focus using Focus: Manual . ¬ page 58 3 Pres[...]

56 Advanced recording Face Detection Face Detection detects and recognizes face-like shapes and adjusts focus, color, and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions so that they are optimized for the face detected. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (L[...]

57 Advanced recording EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p EV . 2 Press the [ Control (OK) ] button. 3 Press [...]

58 Advanced recording C.Nite You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colors. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p C.Nite . 2 Select the desired submenu item with th[...]

59 Advanced recording Adjusting the focus manually This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. If this occurs, use the manual focus mode. 1 Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to select Manual . The manual focus adjustment indicator[...]

60 Advanced recording Anti-Shake(HDIS) Use the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements while holding the camcorder. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Anti-Shake(HDIS) . 2 Select the desired submenu [...]

61 Advanced recording Digital Special Effect Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a creative look. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Digital Special Effect . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down)[...]

62 Advanced recording Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and digital zoom. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Zoom Type . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then pres[...]

63 Advanced recording Cont. Shot The Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in rapid succession and gives you more photo-taking opportunities when recording moving subjects. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Cont. Shot . 2 Select t[...]

64 Advanced recording 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 the recording [...]

65 Advanced recording Example of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording interval Timeline Time for recording on the storage media (a video of the Time Lapse Recording) 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 Recording is [...]

66 Advanced recording Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set up a balanced image composition on the screen. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [ MODE ] button. ¬ page 26 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Guideline . 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up[...]

67 Thumbnail View Option The Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded videos or photos by different display options. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Thumbnail View O[...]

68 Advanced playback PlayOption You can play back one video or all videos once, or play back one video or all videos repeatedly. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p PlayOption . 2 Select the desired s[...]

69 Advanced playback Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II ) You can play songs you have saved to a memory card as background music as well as the songs stored in the camcorder’s memory and available through the Smart BMG option. Insert a memory card. Prepare external songs for background music. • • To set external songs as b[...]

70 Advanced playback Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Delete . 2 Select an option by pressing the [ Control (Up/Down) ] butt[...]

71 Advanced playback Delete My Clip You can delete the My Clip tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Delete My Clip . 2 Select an option by pressing the [ Contr[...]

72 Advanced playback Protect You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion. You cannot delete protected images unless you release the protection or format the memory. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the video or photo thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] but[...]

73 Advanced playback Slide Show You can enjoy a slide show with various effects. Press the [ MODE ] button to select the playback ( ) mode. ¬ page 26 Select the photo thumbnail view. ¬ page 42 • • 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Slide Show . 2 Select an option by pressing the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and t[...]

74 Storage Info Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/ Down) ] button p Storage Info p [ Control (OK) ] button. Press the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button to move the screen up or down and view additional information. You can check th[...]

75 Other settings Date/Time Set By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of a recording during playback. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Date/Time Set p [ Control (OK) ] button. 2 Select the date or time information, and change the setting values by pre[...]

76 Other settings LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p LCD Brightness p [ Control (OK) ] button. 2 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] [...]

77 Other settings Beep Sound When Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you press a button. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Beep Sound p [ Control (OK) ] button. 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [ Control (Up/Down) ] button, and then press the [ Control[...]

78 Other settings Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption. 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Auto Power Off p [ Control (OK) ] button. 2 Select[...]

79 Other settings Format Use the Format function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 1 Press the [ MENU ] button p [ Control (Left/Right) ] button p Settings p [ Control (Up/Down) ] button p Format p [ Control (OK) ] button. 2 Select Yes by pressing the [ Control(L[...]

80 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. Using a micro HDMI cable 1 Turn on the camcorder. If you do not turn on the camcorder first,[...]

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. Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output 1 Connect the camcorder to a TV with an Audio/Video cable. [...]

82 Connecting to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide Screen (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio Images recorded in a 4:3 ratio Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video may include noise. C A R D[...]

83 DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS You can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Videos are dubbed to the other recording devices via analog data transfer (composite connection). Use the supplied Audio/Video cable. Use the power adaptor to power the camcorder when you dub to a VCR o[...]

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

85 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. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 Set PC Software to On . This is the default setting. 2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable. [...]

86 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. 1 $ # @ 9 8 0 % 2 3 4 5 6 7 ! If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the program will launch more quickly. To install the program, select Tool  Install Intelli-studio on PC . Yo[...]

87 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[...]

88 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 files appear in the sharing window. 3 Click the web site you[...]

89 Using with a windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1 Set PC Software to Off . ¬ page 78 2 Insert a memory card. ¬ page 30 3 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. [...]

90 Using with a windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media The folder and file structure for the storage media is shown below. Do not arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable. Videos (H.264) y HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format. SD-quality videos have an SDV_####.MP4 na[...]

91 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Power source Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The battery is almost discharged. Replace with a charged battery or use the power adaptor. Charge[...]

92 Troubleshooting Storage media Message Icon Informs that... Action Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder. Change to a memory card that we recommended. • Please format The memory card is not formatted. Format the memory card using the menu. • Low speed card. Please record a lower resolution. - The memory card is[...]

93 Troubleshooting Recording Message Icon Informs that... Action File number is full. Cannot record video. - Folder and file number have reached the maximum number. You cannot record additional videos. Set File No. to Reset and format the storage media. Remember to back up important files before formatting. • File number is full. Cannot take a p[...]

94 Troubleshooting SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcorder. The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge t[...]

95 Troubleshooting Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution Unknown indicator appears on the screen. A warning indicator or message appears on the screen. ¬ pages 91~93 • An afterimage remains on the LCD screen. This occurs if you disconnect the power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off. • The image on the LCD screen looks [...]

96 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the [ Recording start/stop ] button does not start recording. There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock. The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high. Turn off your camc[...]

97 Troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen turns red or black for an instant. Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight. • During recording, the date/time does not appear. Set Date/Time Display to on. ¬ page 75 • The beep sound is not heard. Set the[...]

98 Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. Set Focus to Auto . ¬ page 58 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. ¬ page 58 The lens is dusty on the surface. Clean the lens and check the focus. You are recording in a dark pla[...]

99 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution When accessing videos, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it correctly. • Cannot play back a video file properly on a PC. You need to install a video codec on the PC to [...]

10 0 Troubleshooting Dubbing with other devices Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video cable. The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable is connected to the proper jacks, i.e. to the input jacks of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder. ¬ page 83 •[...]

10 1 MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing To store your camcorder safely, turn it off. - Remove the battery and power adaptor. - Remove the memory card. Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and power adaptor. To clean the exterior - Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cl[...]

10 2 Maintenance & 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 [...]

10 3 Maintenance & additional information GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your camcorder uses 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 shutte[...]

1 04 Model name HMX-F80BN/HMX-F80SN/HMX-F800BN/HMX-F800SN/HMX-F810BN/HMX-F810SN System Video signal NTSC Picture compr ession format H.264/A VC Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/3.2” CMOS Effective pixels Approx. 920,000 pixels T otal pixels Approx. 5 Mega pixels Lens 2.0 to 4.9, 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 130[...]

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[...]

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of [...]

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.[...]