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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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    provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to. 17 POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be operated only supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
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    CAMCORDER. c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water. d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in
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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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    and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only
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    are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire. Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60˚C (140˚F) may result in fire. Keeping the battery at
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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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    humidity. the open LCD screen. 6 There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms. Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate. Do not leave the LCD screen open when
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    on the product does not turn off the camcorder completely. Other manufacturers of optional accessories compatible with this camcorder are responsible for their own products. Use the optional accessories according to the safety instructions. Samsung is not responsible for any malfunction, risk of
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    Contents Before reading this user manual 2 SAFETY WARNINGS 2 PRECAUTIONS 2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE 2 Safety information 4 Quick start guide 10 Getting to know the camcorder 13 unpacking 13 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 14 IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS 16 Getting started 19 INSERTING/
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    LCD Off 77 Beep Sound 78 Shutter Sound 78 Auto Power Off 79 PC Software 79 Format 80 Default Set 80 Language 80 Open source licenses 80 Connecting to to YouTube 90 USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE 91 Troubleshooting 93 WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES 93 Symptoms and solutions 96
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    Quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages 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 ( ). page 15 2 Charge
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    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 recorded videos / photos Using the Intelli-studio program built in to your camcorder, you can import videos and photos into your computer and edit or
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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 the camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set PC Software: On).  page 79 STEP 5: Delete videos or photos If the camcorder's storage
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    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. Check your accessories Battery (IA-BP105R: AD43-00201A) (IA-BP210R: AD43-00200A) Power adaptor (AD44-00196A) USB cable (AD39-00169A) Model name HMX-F90
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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
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    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 : Recording mode (Video/Photo) : Playback mode 2 Recording start/stop button 3 Battery slot Be careful not
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    Sec/ 24 Hr [220Min] 9999 1/60 +0.3 JAN/01/2013 12:00AM • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo recording mode. You can easily record videos or photos Photo image counter (total number of recordable photos) White Balance Manual focus 1/60 +0.3 C.Nite EV (Exposure Value) Zoom (
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    Getting to know the camcorder • The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only. • ) 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
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    Getting to know the camcorder • This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode ) 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
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    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 you purchase one or more additional
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    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. space, such as between furnishings. • Make sure to turn off the camcorder before disconnecting the power adaptor. Otherwise, you can damage the storage media or
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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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    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 The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures. • We recommend using the power adaptor when using
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    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 store the battery separately after use. - A small amount of battery power is consumed when the battery is stored in the
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    on. If a warning message appears, refer to 'warning indicators and messages' (pages 93~95) and take corrective action. When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the Date/ Time Set screen appears at start-up. 24 Set the date and
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    , the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media. Basic operation of the camcorder Internal rechargeable battery • Your camcorder includes a internal rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off. • Once
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    display modes will alternate. Mode Recording mode Playback mode Indicator Functions To record videos or photos. To play back videos or photos. This camcorder provides one recording mode for both video and photo recordings. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to
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    EV (Exposure Value) in the recording mode using the shortcut menu (OK guide). 1 Press the [Control (OK)] button in STBY STBY mode. • The shortcut menu (OK guide) appears. [220Min] 9999 Basic operation of the camcorder 2 Press the [Control (Left)] button to STBY select EV function. • Press
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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
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    language remains even if you remove the battery. • The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected. Basic operation of the camcorder 29
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    card too hard. The 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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    SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) Compatible memory cards • You can use SD, SDHC, and 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 than 2GB. • MMC (Multi Media
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    device, using it on this camcorder without re-formatting may cause trouble with recording and/or playback. Samsung is not responsible for damage of children, who might swallow it. Getting ready to start recording The camcorder supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of
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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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    by 180° towards the lens, and then fold it back to the body. Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder. • When the LCD screen is rotated by 150°~180°, the left and right sides of the subject are shown in reverse, which produces a horizontally flipped
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    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 Note that damaged data cannot be recovered. • Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Doing so may
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    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 recording these images correctly. We recommend you use a professional, infrared camcorder when recording in dark places or at night. • An image can
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    can tag up to 5 moments as 'My Clip' and capture up to 5 photos while recording a video. • When you use the My Clip function, the camcorder tags the scene so that it starts 3 seconds before you pressed the [PHOTO] button and ends five seconds after you pressed the [PHOTO] button. • Photos
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    . 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 Select a subject to record. • Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for
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    The SMART AUTO ( ) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons disappear from the screen. • When there is no detected scene, the ( ) icon appears. • The camcorder may not detect the Portrait mode when recording a face, depending on the position of the face or brightness. • Depending on conditions such as
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    may suffer when you use 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
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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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    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 video or photo thumbnail
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    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 to an external device, adjust the volume using the 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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    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 sequentially. 3 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, use the [Zoom] lever. Normal 0:00:55 5/10 Photo
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    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 ( ) and captures photos at the same time. 4 To stop playback and return to the thumbnail view, use the [Zoom
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    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 video and
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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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    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 ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● . • Items marked with are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery. 51
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    Auto Sports Portrait Spotlight Beach & Snow Food Waterfall Use On-screen display Use this setting for regular recording conditions. The camcorder automatically adjusts the aperture value and shutter - speed for optimum recording. For recording rapidly moving subjects. Example: When recording
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    /60p(4:3) Records in 720x480 (60p) resolution with 4:3 aspect ratio. Advanced recording • 60p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second. • 30p indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 30 frames per second. • Recorded files are
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    in 1600x1200 resolution. 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
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    . Use this function to correct the white balance and provide a more natural result. • When you set white balance manually, the object you frame must be white. Otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value. • The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again
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    detection mode When you set Face detection to On, the face detection frame appears around faces as shown in the figure below. The camcorder can detect up to three faces. STBY [220Min] 9999 • The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame ( ) are not recorded. • Face Detection may
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    4 Confirm your selection by pressing the [Control (OK)] 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
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    to 1280x720/30p, the C.Nite function 58 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
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    the [Control (Left/Right)] button to select the desired indicator to adjust focus, and then press the [Control (OK)] button. • The camcorder applies the manual focus setting and the ( ) indicator appears. Focusing on a nearer or farther subject To focus on a nearer subject, press the [Control
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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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    the [MENU] button to exit the menu. Submenu Items [220Min] Items Use Optical Zoom To use optical zoom, up to 52X. Intelli Zoom • The camcorder zooms the full width of the image sensor to obtain a larger zoom range without any deterioration in image quality. • Intelli-zoom is available up to
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    . [220Min] Advanced recording Submenu Items Items Off On Use To record only one photo image. While you are pressing the [PHOTO] button, the camcorder can take up to 30 photos continuously. On-screen display - • The number of recordable photos depends on the photo's resolution and the memory
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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
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    page. • Depending on the video resolution, 60 or 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video that your camcorder can save is one second, the interval defines the total minimum recording time for the Time Lapse Recording. For example, if you set 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
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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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    songs as background music Convert your songs to a compatible format using the built-in Intellistudio program so they can be recognized by the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable to run the Intelli-studio program.  page 86 To delete the external songs in the memory card
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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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    (OK)] button. • You can also set the share mark on your videos in the single image display mode. • By using the Intelli-studio software embedded in the camcorder, you can easily upload videos marked with share marks. page 90 • When uploading a video file to a web site such as YouTube, the onetime
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    back photos at the interval you select. You can choose 1sec or 3sec. You can turn the internal background music on or off. This Music camcorder has 4 default background melodies stored in the boot-up flash memory. If the music is on when the slide show 74 starts, the 4 melodies will
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    dimmed on the menu. • The actual capacity may be less than the capacity displayed on the LCD screen as the camcorder's system files occupy a part of the capacity. File No. The camcorder assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they were recorded. Use File No. to continue or reset the
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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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    LCD screen does not affect the image being recorded. • A brighter LCD screen consumes more power. Items Off On Use To disable the function. When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in the STBY mode, or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts and dims
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    Sound Exit [220Min] Off On Submenu Items Items Off On Use Disables the function. To have the camcorder beep every time you press a button. Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound the camcorder emits when you press the [PHOTO] button on or off. 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left
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    [220Min] Off 5 Min Submenu Items If you set PC Software to On, you can use the built-in PC software easily by connecting a USB cable between the camcorder and your PC. Using the software, you can download stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC's hard disk. You can also edit
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    delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. Insert a memory Control (OK)] button. STBY Settings Auto Power Off PC Software Format Exit 2 Select Yes by pressing the [Control(Left/ to record on other devices - If the camcorder cannot read the memory card • A memory card
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    an HDMI connection. This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer. HDTV Camcorder CARD Signal flow Micro HDMI or source selector to the 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.
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    camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer. TV Camcorder or source selector 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
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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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    the recording device, and then start playback on the camcorder. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details. 4 When recorded in HD (high definition) image quality, use the built-in software of your camcorder, and then copy the video to your computer. page 86 •
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    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 recorded videos or photos. - Uploading the recorded videos
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    . 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. • A new 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
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     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 industrial productions. For these
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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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    on each video. Normal 0:00:55 1/10 Photo Move Play STEP 2 Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable. • If you have set PC Software: On, Intelli-studio runs automatically on a Windows computer after you've connected the product. STEP 3 Press the [Share ( )] button while your product is
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    . Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1 Set PC Software 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
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    a folder exceeds 9,999. • The folder names are given in the following order: 100VIDEO, 101VIDEO, etc. The maximum number of folders is 999. • The camcorder can create a maximum of 9,999 files in a storage media. Photos ② • As with video clip files, the file number automatically increases when a new
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    Troubleshooting WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Before contacting a Samsung authorized service charged Samsung battery. • We recommend you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder. memory card. Card Error The memory card has some problem and cannot be recognized. • Format the memory
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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 in this camcorder that... Action Some problems occurred while writing some functions manually when SMART
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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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    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 file
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    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 memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock. • The internal temperature of your camcorder camcorder automatically
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    for an • Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight. instant. Troubleshooting During recording, the date/time does not appear. • Set Date/Time This is not an error. You cannot record a photo image. • Set your camcorder to the recording mode. page 26 • Release the lock on the write-
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    Troubleshooting • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. page 58 • The lens is dusty on the surface. Clean the • Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- right
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    camcorder. Troubleshooting Explanation/Solution • Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder back the files recorded by your camcorder. Install or run the internal edit software (Intelli-studio). • Make sure you connect the camcorder to your PC that the PC does not support Hi-Speed USB
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    Troubleshooting Dubbing with other devices Symptom You cannot dub correctly using the Audio . • You cannot select grayed items in the menu. If you have not inserted a memory card into the camcorder, all functions that require a memory card (Storage Info, Format, etc.) are grayed in the menu and you
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    may form on the lens if the 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
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    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 and color systems
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    by the ISOIEC and the ITU-T, in 2003. Compared with the conventional MPEG-2 format, MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 has more than twice the efficiency. Your camcorder employs MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 to encode high definition videos. Optical zoom This is a general zoom which can enlarge images with the lens alone and does
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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
HMX-F920
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.