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    USER MANUAL HMX-F90/HMX-F91 HMX-F900/HMX-F910 HMX-F920 Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
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    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
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    Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
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    normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other 28 SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
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    apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate". Important safety instructions NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Commission helpful: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
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    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. pages 93~102 This User Manual covers models HMX-F90, HMX-F91, HMX-F900, HMX-F910, and HMX
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    recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered
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    Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to
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    of a malfunction or an electric the power adaptor immediately and or battery from the camcorder. adaptor. There is a risk of fire or an shock. request service from a Samsung There is a risk of fire or injury. electric shock. service center. There is a risk of fire or 5 personal injury.
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    CAUTION Safety information 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
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    data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. Only plug the power adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with the . Use the optional accessories according to the safety instructions. Samsung is not responsible for any malfunction, risk of fire
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    this user manual 2 SAFETY WARNINGS 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE 2 Safety information 4 Quick start guide 10 26 SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE 26 USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE 27 SELECTING THE LANGUAGES 29 Getting ready to start recording 30 INSERTING AND
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    85 USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM 86 Upload your videos directly to YouTube 90 USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE 91 Troubleshooting 93 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES 93 Symptoms and solutions 96 Maintenance & additional information 103 MAINTENANCE 103 USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD
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    Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. STEP 1: Get ready 1 Insert the battery into the battery
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    Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail view. Quick start guide Viewing on a TV You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV. pages 81~83 CARD CARD 1 Press the [MODE] button to select the
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    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
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    Samsung's Customer Care Center. Check your accessories Battery (IA-BP105R: AD43-00201A) (IA-BP210R: AD43-00200A) Power adaptor (AD44-00196A) USB cable (AD39-00169A) Model name HMX-F90 HMX-F91 HMX-F900 HMX-F910 HMX cable (AD39-00184A) Quick start guide (AD68-07573A) Optional accessories Micro
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    LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 8 9 10 11 12 2 3 4 14 5 6 7 CARD Getting to know the camcorder 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 ( ) ⓒ
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    Right/Top & Bottom 1 2 3 7 6 4 5 8 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 Getting to know the camcorder Rear 9 1 2 3 1 Mode indicator :
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    remaining recordable time) iSCENE / Smart Auto Time Lapse REC 9999 My Clip Photo image counter (total number of recordable photos) White Balance Manual focus 1/60 +0.3 C.Nite EV (Exposure Value) Zoom (optical zoom / intelli zoom / digital zoom) Digital Special Effect JAN/01/2013 12:00AM Date
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    Meaning Video playback mode Storage media (memory card) Battery info (remaining battery level) Bottom of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Button guide Center of the LCD screen Indicator 0:00:55 1/10 Meaning Recorded time Current video / total number of recorded videos Protect Share
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    Photo playback mode: Single view Storage media (memory card) Battery info (remaining battery level) Bottom of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Button guide 1/10 Top of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning Photo playback mode Thumbnail View 18 100-0001 Slide Show 1/10 Current photo / total
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    -approved batteries. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire, or explosion. • Samsung is not responsible for the problems caused by unapproved batteries. • Remove the battery from the camcorder when the camcorder is not in use. • We recommend
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    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
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    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. Getting started Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery
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    time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery. • The time is only for reference. Times shown above are measured under Samsung's test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions. • The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use
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    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,
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    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. SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If
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    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. Date/Time Set Month Day Year Hr Min • The Date/Time Set screen appears.
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    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 ( )  Playback mode ( ) • Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator light turns on. SWITCHING
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    to exit the shortcut menu. +1.0 • The exposure value setting is applied and the indicator ( ) and setting value appear. [220Min] 9999 • The shortcut menu (OK guide) cannot be used in the SMART AUTO mode. • The example above shows how to set EV in the recording mode using the shortcut menu. The
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    Basic operation of the camcorder Controlling the shortcut functions using the control buttons Button Recording ( ) mode Video playback ( Playback ( ) mode ) mode Photo playback ( ) mode Menu selection Confirms selection - Access the shortcut menu - Access the shortcut menu - Access
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    SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  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
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    memory card may suddenly pop out. • If you eject the memory card from the camcorder while it is on, the camcorder turns off. Your camcorder supports only SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards. Card compatibility with this camcorder may vary depending on the card manufacturer and type. 30
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    SDXC cards with this camcorder. We recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger SDHC/SDXC cards are a higher version of SD memory cards and support higher capacities than SD memory cards. • SD cards can be used
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    camcorder may not recognize the modified file. • The memory card does not support any data recovery mode. Therefore, care should be taken to prevent the on this camcorder without re-formatting may cause trouble with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for damage to recorded
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    RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video Resolution 1280X720/30p Storage media capacity 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 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)
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    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
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    , press the [Recording start/stop] button again. • If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded. • Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operations caused by memory card error. • Note that damaged
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    care that this microphone is not blocked. • Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio or video recording. • You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not
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    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
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    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]
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    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. STBY • The SMART AUTO ( ) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons
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    digital zoom. • Fast zooming or zooming in a subject that is a good distance away may cause the camcorder to focus slowly. If this occurs, use Focus: Manual. page 58 • We recommend you use Anti-Shake(HDIS) for handheld recording when the subject is zoomed in and enlarged. • Frequent use of the zoom
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    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. Basic recording Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background: • The subject is in front of a window. • The subject is
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    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
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    back on the camcorder in the following cases: - The video was recorded on another device. - The video has a file format that is not supported by the camcorder. • The internal speaker automatically turns off when the Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder. (When the camcorder is connected
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    Basic playback Various playback operations [Control (Up/Down/Left/ Right/OK)] button 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
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    Basic playback PLAYING BACK My Clip You can extract and play back the scenes tagged as 'My Clip' from a video. USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION You can enjoy music during video playback. If the original sound in the video is loud, the background music will be decreased naturally. On the other hand, if
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    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. Basic playback 3 When you see a scene you want to tag, press the [PHOTO] button. • The camcorder tags the scenes as My Clip (
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    camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally: - Photos that were recorded on another device. - Photos recorded in a file format not supported by this camcorder (a format that does not conform to DCF standards). 1 Select the photo thumbnail view. • You can easily switch between the
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    ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACK You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function. Basic playback 3 Press the [Control (Up/Down/ Left/Right)] button to view the area you want on the magnified photo. 4 To cancel, use the [Zoom] lever. x1.5 1/10 Exit 100-0001 • Photos recorded on other
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    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 same time or may be grayed out. For more information, see 'Troubleshooting' on page 102. • For easy understanding, the menu setting procedure
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    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 iSCENE Video Resolution Photo Resolution White Balance Face Detection EV C.Nite
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    Using the menu items Setting menu items Items Storage Info File No. Date/Time Set Date/Time Display LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off PC Software Format Default Set Language Open source licenses Recording ( ) mode ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
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    Advanced recording iSCENE This camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording. Select the recording ( button. page 26 ) mode by pressing the [MODE] 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  iSCENE. 2
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    Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. Select the recording ( button. page 26 ) mode by pressing the [MODE] 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Video Resolution. 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [Control (Up/Down)] button, and
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    Record in 800x600 resolution. On-screen display • Other devices may not display photos recorded by your camcorder if those devices do not support high resolution. • For photo development, the higher the resolution, the finer the image quality. • The number of recordable images differs according
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    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 Exit OK White thick paper 3 Press the [Control (OK)] button. • The camcorder applies the stored white balance the next time you record
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    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 ( button. page 26 ) mode by pressing the [MODE] 1 Press the [
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    button. • The camcorder applies the exposure value setting and the indicator ( ) and setting value appear. • To cancel the adjusted exposure value manually, select 0 in Step 3. Advanced recording Understanding EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the
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    does not operate. Advanced recording Focus When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic. You can also set the focus manually. Select the recording ( button. page 26 ) mode by pressing the [MODE] 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Focus. 2 Select the
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    When you are focusing on a subject near the boundary of the frame. • You can also adjust the focus with the shortcut menu. page 27 • Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically. • The Auto Focus (AF) setting is useful when
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    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 ( button. page 26 ) mode by pressing the [MODE] 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Anti-Shake(HDIS). 2
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    Digital Special Effect Using the digital special effect function gives your recording a creative look. Select the recording ( button. page 26 ) mode by pressing the [MODE] 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Digital Special Effect. 2 Select the desired submenu item with
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    Zoom Type The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and digital zoom. Select the recording ( button. page 26 ) mode by pressing the [MODE] 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Zoom Type. 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [Control (Up/Down)]
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    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 ( button. page 26 ) mode by pressing the [MODE] 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button 
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    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
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    Example of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording interval Advanced recording Timeline 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 useful for filming the
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    Guideline This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set up a balanced image composition on the screen. Select the recording ( button. page 26 ) mode by pressing the [MODE] 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Guideline. 2 Select the desired submenu item
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    Advanced playback 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]
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    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 ( page 26 • Select the video thumbnail view. page 42 ) mode. 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  PlayOption. 2
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    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
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    Advanced playback Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. 4 If you selected All Files, the message corresponding to the selected option appears. Use the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select Yes, and then press the [Control (OK)] button. • Press the [MODE] button to
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    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 ( page 26 • Select the video thumbnail view. page 42 ) mode. 1 Press the [MENU] button  Normal [Control (Left/Right)] button  Delete My Clip.
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    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
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    Advanced playback Share Mark You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site. • Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( page 26 • Select the video thumbnail view. page 42 ) mode. 4 If you selected All On, the message corresponding to the
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    Advanced playback Slide Show You can enjoy a slide show with various effects. File Info You can see the image information for photos and videos. • Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( page 26 • Select the photo thumbnail view. page 42 ) mode. 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (
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    Other settings Storage Info Storage Info displays the storage information for the storage media. 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Settings  [Control (Up/ Down)] button  Storage Info  [Control (OK)] button. • Press the [Control (Up/Down)] button to move the screen up
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    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  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Settings  [Control (Up/Down)] button  Date/Time Set  [Control (OK)] button. 2 Select the date or time
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    Other settings LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Settings  [Control (Up/Down)] button  LCD Brightness  [Control (OK)] button. 2 Select the desired submenu and
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    Other settings Beep Sound When Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you press a button. 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Settings  [Control (Up/ Down)] button  Beep Sound  [Control (OK)] button. 2 Select the desired submenu item with the [Control (Up/
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    Other settings Auto Power Off PC Software 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  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Settings  [Control (Up/Down)]
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    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  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Settings  [Control (Up/Down)] button  Format  [Control (OK)]
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    HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer. HDTV Camcorder CARD HDMI input you've attached the camcorder to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV's input or source. 4 Start to play
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    your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video to the input you've attached the camcorder to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. 82 3 Start to play back images
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    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
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    with the supplied Audio/Video cable. 3 Start recording on the recording device, and then start playback on the camcorder. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When dubbing finishes, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder. VCRs or DVD/ HDD
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    Using with a windows computer 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
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    If the Stop a Hardware device window appears, click OK. 4. Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC. • Use the provided USB cable. (Supplied by Samsung) • Make sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug oriented in the correct direction. • When the USB cable is connected
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    install the program, select Tool  Install Intelli-studio on PC. • You can update the latest version of Intelli-studio software by clicking on Web Support  Update Intelli-studio  Start Update. • The camcorder's built-in Intelli-studio software is intended for home use. It is not for precision or
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    in the Intelli-studio browser. • The selected file appears in the editing window. 3 Edit a video or photo with various edit functions. Intelli-studio supports the following file formats: - Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9) - Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF 88
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    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
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    Using with a windows computer Upload your videos directly to YouTube! The One-Press [Share ( )] button lets you directly upload and share your videos on YouTube. Just press the [Share ( product is connected to a Windows computer using the USB cable. )] button while your STEP 1 On the product,
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    to Off. page 79 2 Insert a memory card. page 30 3 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. page 86 • The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears on the PC's screen after a moment. • Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and then click OK. 4 The folders in the
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    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) ① • HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4
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    Troubleshooting WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following memory card. unnecessary files in the memory card. Card Error The memory card has some problem and cannot be recognized. • Format the memory card or replace it with a new
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    Troubleshooting Storage media Message Not Supported Card Please format Low speed card. Please record a lower resolution. Icon Informs that... Action The memory card is not supported Informs that... Action Some problems occurred while writing • operate some functions manually when SMART AUTO
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    photo. Check the lens cover. Playback Message Read Error Corrupted file Troubleshooting Icon - Informs that... Folder and file number have reached the • Open the lens cover. Icon Informs that... Action - Some problems occurred when • Format the storage media using the menu after backing
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    Troubleshooting Symptoms and solutions If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center. Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn on. The power automatically turns off. Power cannot be turned off . The battery is quickly discharged.
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    LCD screen. The image on the LCD screen looks dark. Troubleshooting Explanation/Solution • A warning indicator or message appears on the if any. page 31 • The memory card is not supported on your camcorder or the card has some problems. The data file name is not indicated correctly. • The
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    Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Troubleshooting 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
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    is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen turns red or black for an • Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight. instant. Troubleshooting During recording, the date/time does not appear. • Set Date/Time Display to on. page 76 The beep sound is not heard. • Set the
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    Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom 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
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    When accessing videos, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. Troubleshooting Explanation/Solution • Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and PC. • If you connect the camcorder to your PC that the PC does not support Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0), the image or sound of the video file may not
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    Troubleshooting Dubbing with other devices Symptom You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video cable. Explanation/Solution • The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make
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    lens is left dirty. - If the lens looks dim, turn off the camcorder and leave it off for about 1 hour. LCD screen • To prolong its service life, do not rub the LCD screen with a coarse cloth. • Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are not malfunctions. - When you use
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    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. Maintenance & additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD • Each country or region has its own electric
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    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
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    Specifications Model name HMX-F90/HMX-F91/HMX-F900/HMX-F910/HMX-F920 Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264/AVC Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) System Image device Effective pixels 1/3.2" CMOS Approx. 920,000
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    by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). under this warranty. Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty. This
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    Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.
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    QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? COUNTRY IN THE US CALL 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) OR VISIT US ONLINE AT www.samsung.com WRITE Samsung Electronics America, lnc. 85 Challenger Road Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 RoHS compliant Our product complies with "The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances
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HMX-F90/HMX-F91
HMX-F900/HMX-F910
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Digital Camcorder
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For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds.
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Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.