Samsung HMX-H204BN User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English)
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User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register HMX-H200BP/HMX-H200SP/HMX-H200LP/HMX-H200RP HMX-H203BP/HMX-H203SP/HMX-H203LP/HMX-H203RP HMX-H204BP/HMX-H204SP/HMX-H204LP/HMX-H204RP HMX-H205BP/HMX-H205SP/HMX-H205LP/HMX-H205RP HMX-H220BP/HMX-H220SP/HMX-H220LP/HMX-H220RP - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 2
HD resolution displays your pictures clearer than normal standard (SD)-quality pictures. High-Definition (Full HD) 1920 Standard-Definition (SD) 720 1080 576 SSD (Solid State Drive) Adopted as Built-in Storage Media (HMX - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 3
deliver a stunning level of image smoothness. Magic Finger Focus, Magic Finger Shot To focus on a subject, just touch the screen and shoot. Your camcorder optimizes the focus for the touched point, enabling you professional results with this simple operation. You can also focus on your subject and - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 4
manual mean; WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Means that 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 if battery is - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 5
your camcorder fail to operate properly. correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. t The recorded contents cannot be This User Manual covers HMX-H200, HMX-H220, compensated for: ).9) ).9) BOE).9)NPEFMT - Samsung cannot compensate for any t The HMX-H203, HMX-H204, and HMX-H205 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 6
in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are Cd or Pb • Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead them through your local, free battery return system. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 7
to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk abnormal heat or fire. 4 W W 4 Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60Ⳅ(140ⳅ) may result in fire. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion. W4 W - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 8
immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre. There is a risk of fire or personal injury. 4 W W 4 If the camcorder malfunctions, Do not attempt to disassemble, immediately detach the AC adaptor repair, or reform the camcorder or or battery from the camcorder. the AC adaptor - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 9
LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur. Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 10
or to radio broadcasts. 4 W W 4 Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers and a large motor. Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded. T w w T Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 11
the battery state 21 Turning your camcorder on/off 22 Switching to the power saving mode 23 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the display( ) button 24 Using the touch panel 25 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 26 Selecting the languages 27 Selecting the storage media (HMX - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 12
show 48 Zooming during photo playback 49 Handling menus and quick menus 50 Menu items 52 Quick menu items 53 Scene 54 Video Resolution 54 Video Quality 55 Photo Resolution 55 Photo Sharpness 56 White Balance 58 Aperture 59 Shutter 59 EV 60 Focus 61 Digital Effect 62 Fader 63 Tele Macro - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 13
Print 73 File Info 74 Storage Type (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 74 Storage Info (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 74 Card Info (HMX-H200/H220 only) 75 Format 76 File USB Connect 84 HDMI TV Out 85 Analogue TV Out 86 TV Connect Guide 87 TV Display 87 Default Set 88 Language 88 Demo 89 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) 90 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 14
A WINDOWS COMPUTER 108 TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS Protection from accidental erasure 97 Deleting files 98 Copying files (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 99 DPOF solutions 128 Maintenance 129 Additional information 130 Using your camcorder abroad 131 Specifications - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 15
) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. t Set the appropriate storage media. page 27 (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) 2. Attach the battery to the camcorder. page 16 t Align the battery with the indicator (▲) on the battery compartment, push the battery toward the arrow direction. Label pasting - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 16
quick start guide Recording videos with HD (high definition) image quality Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology the LCD screen. page 82 When you close the LCD screen during standby, your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY mode (power saving mode). You can start recording quickly - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 17
STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder You can find your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode. 2. Touch the thumbnail ( HD / SD / ) tab, then touch the desired image. STBY 00:00:00 [ - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 18
start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to "). page 83 STEP5: Delete videos or photos If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos data that - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 19
HMX-H205LP/HMX-H205RP 32GB t "MUIPVHITPNFGFBUVSFTPGUIFNPEFMTBSFEJGGFSFOU UIFZPQFSBUFJOUIFTBNFXBZ Checking your accessories AUDIO Battery (IA-BP210E) AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) Component/ AV cable USB cable Optional accessories User manual CD Quick start guide Mini HDMI - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 20
screen (Touch screen) ⰹ Jack cover ( ) ⰻComponent/AV jack ⰽ HDMI jack ⰿ USB jack ⱀ Power ( ) button ⱁ Display ( ) button ⱂ Backlight ( ) button ⱃ Anti-shake (OIS) ( ) button ⱄ SMART AUTO / VIEW button During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens. 12 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 21
/Photo) : Play mode Ⱟ Zoom (W/T) lever ⰱ PHOTO button ⰳ Built-in speaker ⰵ Internal microphone ⰷ Recording start/stop button ⰹ Charging (CHG) indicator ⰻDC IN jack ⰽ Jack cover ⰿ Grip belt ⱀ Battery release switch ⱁ Tripod receptacle ⱂMemory card slot ⱃMemory card cover ⱄ Grip belt - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 22
HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)) ) ( F3.5 Card Full ! * - 0.3 0 7 Battery info.(remaining battery level) 8 Image counter (total number of recordable ! photo images), Photo Resolution, Video Quality, @ Video Resolution 19 Manual aperture* / Manual shutter* 20 Manual focus This camcorder provides - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 23
! t This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in video play ( HD / SD ) mode only. t Select the Play ( ) tab on memory (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only)) 7 Battery info.(remaining battery level) # Card Full ! 8 Analogue TV Out (when component/AV cable is connected), Video Quality, Video Resolution MENU - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 24
continuous use of your camcorder. Attaching the battery Align the battery with the indicator (▲) on the battery compartment, push the battery toward the arrow direction. Detaching the battery Slide the Battery release switch and pull out the battery. t (FOUMZTMJEFUIFBattery release switch in - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 25
t 5IFCBUUFSZJTOPUDIBSHFEEVSJOHUIFQPXFSTBWJOHNPEF XIJDINBZLFFQUIFNPEFJOEJDBUPSPO or flashing. Start charging the battery after turning off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button. t *UJTSFDPNNFOEFEZPVUPIBWFPOFPSNPSFBEEJUJPOBMCBUUFSJFTUPBMMPXDPOUJOVPVTVTFPGZPVS - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 26
Charge Charging Fully charged Error LED colour (Red) (Orange) (Green) (Red blink) Battery level display The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery. Battery level indicator State Message STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] 9999 Fully charged - 25~50 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 27
the battery. Available running time for the battery Battery type IA-BP210E Charging time Approx. 180min. Video resolution HD SD TUJMMEJTDIBSHFJGJUJTMFGUBUUBDIPOUIF camcorder. It is recommended that you remove the battery from the camcorder. t *GUIFCBUUFSZJTOPUVTFEGPSBMPOH - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 28
in the table. t 5IFSFDPSEJOHBOEQMBZCBDLUJNFXJMMCFTIPSUFSEFQFOEJOHPOUIFDPOEJUJPOTVOEFSXIJDI you use your camcorder. In actual recording, the battery may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the Record start/stop and Zoom are being operated, and playback is performed - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 29
BOEUBLFDPSSFDUJWFBDUJPO t *GZPVDMPTFUIF-$%TDSFFOXIFOUIFQPXFSJTPO UIFQPXFSTBWJOHNPEFBDUJWBUFT When using this camcorder for the first time When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it, the time zone screen appears for the start-up display. Select your geographical - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 30
and returns back to the last used operation mode. LCD screen is closed HD SD 3/3 ⊃ After 20 minutes t The power saving mode does not work in the following situations: - When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB, Component/AV, or AC power adaptor, etc.) - While - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 31
Mode indicators Mode Record mode Play mode Mode indicators Functions To record videos or photos. To play videos or photos, or edit them. This camcorder provides one record mode which combines the video and photo record modes. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 32
camcorder USING THE DISPLAY( ) BUTTON Switching the information display mode You can switch the on-screen information display mode. Press the Display( CVUUPO t 5IFGVMMBOENJOJNVNEJTQMBZNPEFTXJMMBMUFSOBUF STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] 9999 MENU - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 33
local area when turning on this camcorder for the first time. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. t :PVSDBNDPSEFSUVSOTPO UIF ) icon forwards the time by 1 hour. Built-in rechargeable battery t :PVSDBNDPSEFSJODMVEFTBCVJMUJOSFDIBSHFBCMFCBUUFSZUIBUSFUBJOTUIFEBUFBOE - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 34
to display the menu screen or messages. The language setting is retained when the camcorder is powered off. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab. 2. JOUIFTFMFDUFE language. Default Set Language 6/6 Demo Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Language English ೠҴয 1/8 Français Deutsch Submenu items " - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 35
ready to start recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (HMX-H203/H204/H205 ONLY) You can record videos and photos on Info 1/ 7 Format File No. Submenu items t Internal Memory ( ): When using the internal memory (SSD, Solid State Drive). t Card ( ): When using the memory card (SD or SDHC card). - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 36
until it softly clicks. t .BLFTVSFUIBU4%4%)$DBSEMPHPJT facing up and the camcorder is placed as shown in the figure. 3. Close the memory card cover. To eject a DBSENBZTVEEFOMZQPQPVU Your camcorder supports only SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 37
) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. It is recommended to use an SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) card. SD cards up to 2GB are supported with this camcorder. Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB. t ..$ .VMUJ.FEJB$BSE BOE..$1MVT are not - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 38
get warm. This is normal and is not a malfunction. The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards for data storage preference! The data storage low speed memory card, resolution and quality of the recording may be lower than the set value. page 54 The higher the resolution and quality, the more - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 39
TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video Resolution Quality [HD]1080/50i* [HD]720/50p [SD]576/50p Super Fine Fine Recordable number of photos (Unit: Approximate minutes of recording) Photo resolution 2880x1620* 1920x1080 1GB 656 1173 2GB 1251 2346 Storage media (Capacity - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 40
adjusted too tight and you use excessive force to insert your hand, the grip belt hook of the camcorder may be damaged. ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing. 1. Open the LCD screen with your finger. t 5IFTDSFFOPQFOTVQUP¡ 2. Rotate - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 41
from shaking. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 1. Hold the camcorder with your both hands. 2. Hook up the grip belt to your hand. 3. Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 42
BOE4UBOEBSE%FmOJUJPO 4% JNBHF resolutions. Set your desired resolution before recording. page 54 t 5IJTDBNDPSEFSQSPWJEFT Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. t Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 43
UIFJOUFSOBMTUFSFPNJDSPQIPOFBUUIFUPQPGUIFMFOT.BLFTVSFUIBUUIF microphone is not blocked. t #FGPSFSFDPSEJOHBOJNQPSUBOUWJEFP NBLFTVSFUPUFTUUIFSFDPSEJOHGVODUJPOCZDIFDLJOHJGUIFSF is any problem with the audio and video recording. t 5IFCSJHIUOFTTPGUIF-$%TDSFFODBOCF - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 44
photos without interrupting video recording. PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. t Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. t Set the Lens open/close switch - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 45
them in the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording. page 55 PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. t Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 46
is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Align your subject in the frame. t 5IFDBNDPSEFSBVUPNBUJDBMMZEFUFDUTUIFTDFOF when aligning focus with the camcorder. t 5IFBQQSPQSJBUFTDFOFJDPOJTEJTQMBZFEPOUIF LCD screen. Appears when recording a very bright scene. (White) Appears when recording an - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 47
PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD index. t Touch the Photo ( ) tab to view the recorded photos. page 46 HD SD 3/3 MENU 00:00:05/00:00:50 100_0013 100_0013 MENU 9998 t You cannot - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 48
basic recording ZOOMING This camcorder allows you to record using optical 20x power zoom BGBTU[PPNPS[PPNJOHJOUPBTVCKFDU standing too far away. In this case, use the manual focus function. page 60 t 5IFNJOJNVNQPTTJCMFEJTUBODFCFUXFFODBNDPSEFSBOETVCKFDUXIJMFNBJOUBJOJOHTIBSQGPDVT - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 49
IMAGE STABILISER) Use the Anti-shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabiliser) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements when holding the camcorder. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 Press the Anti-shake (OIS) ( ) button to toggle the Anti-shake - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 50
basic recording USING BACK LIGHT COMPENSATION MODE When a subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 Press the Back light ( ) button to toggle the back light mode - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 51
BSFTFMFDUFEEFQFOEJOHPOUIFTUBOECZNPEFUIBUXBTVTFE for the last time, however, you can choose the video (HD or SD) or photo thumbnail view display options by touching the HD ( HD ), SD ( SD ), or photo ( ) tab on the LCD screen. Understanding how to change the operation modes You can simply - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 52
HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab. t 7JEFPUIVNCOBJMTDPSSFTQPOEJOHUPUIFTFMFDUFEWJEFP resolution whose file format is not supported on the camcorder t :PVDBOVTFWBSJPVTQMBZ - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 53
Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop t 1MBZCBDLBOEQBVTFBMUFSOBUFTXIFOUPVDIJOHUIF1MBZ playback. t 5PVDIUIF3FUVSO ) tab to stop playback. ) / Pause ( ) tab during Search playback During playback, each touch of the Reverse search ( ) / Forward search ( the play speed: t - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 54
. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play thumbnails, touch the Return ( ) tab. HD SD 3/3 HD SD MENU 3/3 MENU 100-0014 14/17 MENU - A photo with a file format not supported on this camcorder (does not conform to DCF standards). Loading time - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 55
VIEWING A SLIDE SHOW You can view a photo slide show. PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab. t 5IFUIVNCOBJM - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 56
-in background music on or off. This camcorder has 7 tunes of background music by default Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) Return ( ) tab. )/right ( ) to select HD SD 3/3 MENU 100-0014 14/17 MENU X 1.1 48 Photos recorded - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 57
MENUS AND QUICK MENUS Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed in this manual. This chapter uses "Aperture," and "Focus" functions of the record mode as an example. PRECHECK! t Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. t Your camcorder turns on automatically when you - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 58
Resolution Photo Sharpness White Balance Aperture Shutter EV Focus Digital Effect Fader Tele Macro Cont. Shot Wind Cut Digital Zoom Self Timer Time Lapse REC Quick View Guideline Default value Auto [HD , X : not available Items marked with * are available only with HMX-H203/H204/H205 models. 50 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 59
Quick On STBY PC Software USB Connect HDMI TV Out Analogue TV Out TV Connect Guide TV Display Default Set Language Demo Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Default value Internal Memory Series Home marked with ** are available only with HMX-H200/H220 models. t 5IFUJNFUZQFNBZDIBOHFEFQFOEJOHPOUIFTFMFDUFEMBOHVBHF - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 60
camcorder provides quick menus consisting of the functions you may frequently use. Pressing the 2.&/6 button will let you start making settings directly. Recording menu items Items Storage * SCENE Resolution : not available Items marked with * are available only with HMX-H203/H204/H205 models. 52 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 61
camcorder ) or Return ( ) tab. ) tab. SCENE Video Resolution 1/5 Video Quality Photo Resolution SCENE Auto Sports 1/2 Portrait Spotlight Submenu items t Auto: When you specify "Aperture:Manual" or "Shutter:Manual," the SCENE mode is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter priority) 53 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 62
exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. SCENE Video Resolution 1/5 Video Quality Photo Resolution Submenu items t [HD]1080/50i ( ): Records in the HD (1920x1080/50i) format. t [HD]720/50p ( ): Records in the HD (1280x720/50p) format. t Q ): Records in the SD (720x576/50p - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 63
JOUIFYSFTPMVUJPO Photo Resolution 2880x1620 1920x1080 1/1 t 5IFOVNCFSPGSFDPSEBCMFJNBHFTEJGGFSTBDDPSEJOHUPUIFTFMFDUFEQIPUPSFTPMVUJPO t 1IPUPTUIBUBSFSFDPSEFEPOZPVSDBNDPSEFSNBZOPUQMBZCBDLQSPQFSMZPOPUIFSEJHJUBMEFWJDFT that do not support this photo size. Photo - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 64
advanced recording White Balance This camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of the subject. You can record recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights. t Custom WB ( ): You can manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or situation. White Balance Auto Daylight - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 65
To set the white balance manually 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab "White Balance" "$VTUPN8#" t 5IFi ) Set White Balance" indicator is displayed. 2. Fill the screen with a white object, and touch the ( ) tab. t 5IF - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 66
advanced recording Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can also manually adjust the Aperture to your preference. PRECHECK! Select the record by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab "Aperture" 2. - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 67
, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Photo Sharpness White Balance 2/5 Aperture Shutter Submenu items t Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value. t Manual ( 1/XX): Touch decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to adjust the setting values as you want. The setting - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 68
subject shown on the LCD screen you would like to focus. EV Focus 3/5 Digital Effect Fader Focus Auto Manual 1/1 Touch Point Focusing manually during recording This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 69
changed. t *OUIFNBOVBMGPDVTTFUUJOHNFOVTDSFFO BVUPGPDVTJTBWBJMBCMFCZVTJOHUIF"' ) tab on the screen. you can return to manual focus by touching the manual focusing tabs. t 8IFOUIF5PVDI1PJOUGVODUJPOJTFOBCMFE ZPVDBOUPVDIUIF"' ) tab on the LCD screen to set the "Focus" to - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 70
advanced recording Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab "'BEFS" 2. Touch - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 71
JOUFSOBMNFNPSZGVMM FUD EVSJOHDPOUJOVPVTTIPU UIFSFDPSEJOHTUPQTBOE an error message is displayed. t 8IFOi$POU4IPU" is set to "On," the photo resolution is fixed to 1920 x 1080. - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 72
. t On ( ): Reduces wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone. Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low-frequency sound with the wind noise zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution may the digital zooming zone. The zooming zone appears when you move the - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 73
Self Timer When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay after you actually press the Record Start/Stop or PHOTO button. You can use this function when you want to take a shot of many people including yourself. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 74
or with a certain time interval between each frame. For instance, a camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in time lapse mode could be set Lapse recording starts. t For Time Lapse REC, the [HD]720/50p resolution and Super Fine quality are supported only. Time Lapse REC Off On 1/1 Submenu items - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 75
5JNF-BQTF Recording, repeat steps 1-5. t DBQUVSFEJNBHFTDPNQPTFBWJEFPPGTFDPOEMFOHUI4JODFUIFNJOJNVNMFOHUIPGBWJEFPUPCF saved by your camcorder is one second, the interval defines how long the time lapse recording should be taken. For example, if you set the interval to "30 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 76
the recording. Touch the Quick View icon to view the most recent video or photo you have recorded. After the Quick View is completed, your camcorder switches back to the standby mode. Quick View Off On 1/1 Tip If you touch the delete ( ) tab during Quick View, the file is deleted. 00 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 77
Guideline Guideline displays straight line patterns on the LCD screen that can help you set the image composition when recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. PRECHECK! Select the record mode by pressing the MODE button. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab "(VJEFMJOF" 2. - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 78
advanced playback Play Option You can set a specific playback style according to your preference. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ( ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab on the LCD screen. page 43 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab "1MBZ0QUJPO" 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 79
Highlight This camcorder shows a section of the recorded video(s) at random. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ( ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab sec. to 5 min. 5 min. to 10 min. Over 10 min. Highlight playback time Full playback Plays 5 seconds. Plays 5 seconds of each 30 second section. Plays 11 seconds of - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 80
of storyboard to be printed, which gives you digest of the recorded video without viewing the whole sequence of it. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ( ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab on the LCD screen. page 43 1. Press the VIEW button. 2. Touch the desired video. t Sampling 16 i-Frame images appears on - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 81
quick overview of your video, helping you to understand the whole story of the video. PRECHECK! Touch the Play ( ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab on the LCD screen. page 43 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab "Story- .MP4 Date : 01. JAN. 2010 Duration : 00:00:05 Size : 9.56MB Resolution : HD 1080 50i F 73 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 82
HMX-H203/H204 camcorder before viewing the storage information. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab "Storage Info." 2. Touch the desired submenu item. t 6TFENFNPSZTQBDF BWBJMBCMFNFNPSZTQBDFGPSVTF and the recordable time depending on the selected video resolution HMX the camcorder before - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 83
to correct problems on the 6 File No. Time Zone Submenu item (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) t Internal Memory: Formats the media may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting. t *GUIF sure to format the storage media on this camcorder. t "NFNPSZDBSEXJUIUIFQSPUFDUJPOUBC - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 84
the ( ) tab. Submenu items t Home : The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date/Time Set menu. Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your hometown date/time setting. t Visit ( ): When you visit a different time zone, it allows - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 85
Cities used to set the time zone Cities London, Lisbon Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Frankfurt Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara Moskva, Riyadh Teheran Abu Dhabi, Muscat Kabul Tashkent, Karachi Calcutta, New Delhi Kathmandu Almaty, Dacca Yangon Bangkok Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, Singapore, - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 86
STBY 00:00:00 [307Min] 9999 t 5IFEBUFUJNFXJMMSFBEi01/JAN/2010 00:00" in the following cases: - When the built-in rechargeable battery is depleted. 78 t 5IJTGVODUJPOEFQFOETPOiDate Type" and "Time Type" setting. 01/JAN/2010 00:00 MENU - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 87
2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Submenu items t Off : Disable the function. t On : 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 by - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 88
Sound Beep Sound Off On 1/1 The Beep Sound is cancelled in the following cases: - During recording, playing - When the camcorder has a cable connection. (component/AV cable, HDMI cable, etc.) Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound on or off when pressing the PHOTO button. 1. Touch the Menu - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 89
minutes without an operation. Auto Power Off Off 5 Min 1/1 t "VUP1PXFS0GGEPFTOPUXPSLJOUIFGPMMPXJOHTJUVBUJPOT - When the camcorder has a cable connection. (HDMI cable, component/AV cable, USB cable, etc.) - While the Quick On STBY function is in operation. - While the Demo function is in - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 90
mode, closing the LCD screen will soon execute the Quick On STBY mode, and then the camcorder turns off after 20 minutes. Auto Power Off Quick On STBY 4/ 6 PC Software USB . - When a video cable (HDMI, Component/AV) or the USB cable is connected to the camcorder. - When operating the buttons on the - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 91
Off Quick On STBY 4/ 6 PC Software USB Connect Submenu items t Off : Disables the function. t On : The built-in editing software launches when the camcorder is connected to the PC. PC Software Off On 1/1 t The PC Software function is not available in the following conditions: - If "USB Connect - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 92
Q : The recorded file is output in the 720x576p format. Use this setting only when connecting to a regular TV which supports the progressive scan at the SD (Standard Definition) level by using the HDMI jacks. 84 HDMI TV Out Analogue TV Out 5/ 6 TV Connect Guide TV Display HDMI TV Out Auto 576p 1/1 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 93
( ) tab. HDMI TV Out Analogue TV Out 5/ 6 TV Connect Guide TV Display Submenu items t $PNQPOFOUJ ) : The recorded file is output in the 1920x1080i output in the 720x576i format. Use this setting only when connecting to a regular TV which only supports the SD (Standard Definition) resolution - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 94
the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. HDMI TV Out Analogue TV Out 5/ 6 TV Connect Guide TV Display TV Connect Guide HDMI Component 1/1 Composite Camcorder HDTV COMPONENT IN AUDIO IN Y PB PR L R TV Connect Guide Component Camcorder TV Y PB PR L R Audio Component Signal flow - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 95
on the TV screen when connecting your camcorder to a TV. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab "57%JTQMBZ" 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. HDMI TV Out Analogue TV Out 5/ 6 TV Connect Guide TV Display Submenu items t Off : The OSD - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 96
touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. Default Set Language 6/ 6 Demo Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Submenu items t Off : Disable the function. t On: Enables the Demo function. Demo Off "5 Min"(uses the battery as main power), the Auto Power Off function will turn the camcorder off before Demo can run. 88 - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 97
Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) This camcorder supports Anynet+. Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab ""OZOFU )%.*$&$ " 2. Touch the desired submenu item. 3. To - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 98
file, make sure to back up important recordings separately. PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab on the LCD screen. page 43 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab "Edit" "%JWJEF" 2. Touch the - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 99
Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) HD ( HD ) or SD ( SD ) tab on the LCD screen. - Videos in different resolution formats (Videos recorded at "Video Resolution: [HD]1080/50i" and "Video Resolution: [HD]720/50p") cannot be - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 100
editing the playlist PLAYLIST What's a "Playlist?" You can create a playlist on the same storage media by gathering your favourite scenes from the recorded videos. Adding or deleting videos from a playlist does not affect the original video images. Example: You have recorded a few scenes on the - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 101
H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab i1MBZMJTUw t 5IFNFOVXJOEPXBQQFBSTGPSTFMFDUJOHUIFWJEFPSFTPMVUJPO 2. Touch "HD" or "4%" t 5IFUIVNCOBJMEJTQMBZBQQFBSTBDDPSEJOHUPUIFTFMFDUFE resolution - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 102
. PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen Playlist HD SD 1/1 Add Arrange 1/1 Delete Arrange 3/3 OK While editing the playlist, do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder. Doing - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 103
playlist. PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD Playlist HD SD 1/1 Add Arrange 1/1 Delete Delete 3/3 OK While editing the playlist, do not eject the memory card or power off the camcorder. Doing - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 104
PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the HD ( HD ), SD ( SD ) or Photo ( ) tab - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 105
, or at once. PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card. t Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only) page 27 t Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the HD ( HD ), SD ( SD ) or Photo ( ) tab. t 7JEFPTPSQIPUPTBQQFBSBTUIVNCOBJMT 2. Touch - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 106
le management COPYING FILES (HMX-H203/H204/H205 ONLY) Videos and photos stored in the internal memory can be copied to the external flash memory card. Copying to the memory card does not delete originals in the internal memory. PRECHECK! t Insert the memory card in your camcorder. t Touch the Play - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 107
-out information including the number of copies to print. The saved information is used when you connect your camcorder with a DPOFcompatible printer. PRECHECK! t Insert a memory card in your camcorder. t Touch the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the play mode. page 23 1. Touch the Photo - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 108
a PictBridge printer (sold separately) and a USB cable. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) Setting ( ) tab "USB Connect" "1JDU#SJEHF" 2. Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer. 3. Turn your printer power on. t 5IFQIPUPUIVNCOBJMTBQQFBS 4. Touch the photos to be print, then touch the Print - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 109
Date/Time" menu cannot be setup if the printer does not support this option. t 1JDU#SJEHFJTBSFHJTUFSFEUSBEFNBSLPG$*1" $BNFSB "$QPXFSBEBQUPSGPSZPVSDBNDPSEFSEVSJOH1JDU#SJEHFEJSFDUQSJOUJOH5VSOJOHUIF camcorder off during printing might damage data on the storage media. t 7JEFP - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 110
supports the "[HD]1080/50i" resolution. This HD camcorder supports both HDMI and component output to deliver high-definition video transfer. PRECHECK! t Select the HDMI or the component jack on your TV. For more information about the connectors and the connection methods, refer to the TV user manual - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 111
720/50p") playback in HD quality while the videos recorded in SD quality (resolution of "Q") playback in the SD quality. t 5IJTDBNDPSEFSJTQSPWJEFEXJUIUIFiTV Connect Guide" menu function. If you try to connect the camcorder to a TV (without using the user manual), use the "TV Connect - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 112
used. This HD camcorder supports both component and composite output for standard manual. t This HD camcorder provides a two-in-one component/AV cable that functions as an component and AV cable. Therefore, when using the component/AV cable, you must select the right method for the camcorder's output - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 113
UPTFMFDUUIF57JOQVU Camcorder Regular TV Signal flow Component/ order of priority: HDMI component/AV output. t %POPU VTFFYDFTTJWFGPSDFXIFODPOOFDUJOHUIFDBCMFT t 'PSNPSFJOGPSNBUJPOBCPVUUIF57DPOOFDUJPOKBDLBOEUIFDPOOFDUJOHNFUIPE SFGFSUPUIF57 user manual - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 114
to a TV VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can enjoy the enjoy widescreen videos on a HDTV (or a regular TV) after recording videos using the camcorder. 1. You see video from the camcorder on your TV if the connection status is set correctly. pages 102~105 t 5IF57KBDLTBSFDPOOFDUFEXJUIUIFSJHIUDBCMFT - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 115
SD (standard definition) image quality, regardless of the recording resolution (HD/SD). t :PVDBOOPUEVCUPBSFDPSEFSXJUIBO)%.*DBCMF DPOOFDUFE TFUiTV Display: Off." page 87 t When you are connecting your camcorder to a monaural device, connect the blue plug of the component/AV cable to - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 116
to the computer using the USB cable. t 5IFCVJMUJOFEJUJOHTPGUXBSF Intelli-studio runs on the PC automatically once the camcorder is connected to Windows computer. (When you specify "PC Software: On"). page 83 Play back or edit your recordings on the computer using the builtin - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 117
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using the USB cable. Main functions t #ZVTJOHUIFCVJMUJO*OUFMMJTUVEJPFEJUJOHTPGUXBSFPOZPVSDBNDPSEFS ZPVDBOFOKPZ - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 118
Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage the video/photo files by using the simple USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC. 4UFQ$POOFDUJOHUIF64#DBCMF 1. Set the "USB Connect: Mass Storage" and "1$4PGUXBSF0O" t :PVXJMMmOEUIFEFGBVMUNFOVTFUUJOHT - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 119
directory of your computer. 4. Switches to Library of the computer and connected camcorder. 5. Switches to Photo Edit mode. 6. Switches to Movie Edit mode. screen. Intelli-studio is a programme commonly used in Samsung camcorders or digital cameras. Some functions may not work depending on - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 120
the desired video (or photo), double-click to play back. t 1MBZCBDLTUBSUTBOEQMBZCBDLDPOUSPMT appear. The following is the file format supportable in Intelli-studio: - Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9) - Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF 4UFQ&EJUJOHUIF - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 121
depending on your web access environment. For more information about Intelli-studio use, see the Help Guide by clicking ")FMQ" Flickr is an image and video hosting website, web services suite, and online community platform. In addition to being a popular website for users to share personal - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 122
on the Windows computer t When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer. Moreover, the application can be updated automatically and run directly in the Windows computer. t The Intelli-studio application - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 123
"USB Connect: Mass Storage" setting. page 84 2. Check out the "PC Software: Off" setting. page 83 3. Check out the storage media. 4. Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. page 110 t 5IFi3FNPWBCMF%JTLwPSi4BNTVOHwXJOEPXBQQFBST POUIF1$TTDSFFOBGUFSBNPNFOU t 5IFSFNPWBCMF - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 124
in JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) format. The file extension is ".JPG." t Refer to page 55 for the photo resolution. The name of a video file recorded by the camcorder should not be modified, since proper playback by the camcorder requires original folder and file naming convention. - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 125
UIFCBUUFSZJTBVUIFOUJD and change to new one. t *UJTSFDPNNFOEFEUIBUPOMZHFOVJOF Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder. Storage media Message Icon *OGPSNTUIBU Action Internal Memory Full There is not enough space to record on the internal memory. t %FMFUFVOOFDFTTBSZmMFT - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 126
troubleshooting Message Card Error Not Formatted Not Supported Format Not Supported Card Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution. Icon - *OGPSNTUIBU Action The memory card has some problem and can not be t $IBOHFNFNPSZDBSEXJUIBOPUIFSPOF recognised. The memory card is - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 127
can be stored is 9,999. File number is full. Cannot record video. File number is full. Cannot take a photo. Folder and file resolution The files you want to - combine have different resolutions. t *UJTOPUQPTTJCMFUPDPNCJOFUIFmMFTUIBU have different resolutions. Read Error Some problems - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 128
troubleshooting USB Message Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect' Icon *OGPSNTUIBU A problem occurred when - connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer. Fail USB Connecting Change 'USB Connect' A problem occurred when - connecting the camcorder via USB to a PC. Ink Error Paper - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 129
AND SOLUTIONS If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. t 5IFCBUUFSZNBZOPUCFJOTUBMMFEPOZPVSDBNDPSEFS*OTFSUUIF battery to the camcorder. t 5IFJOTFSUFE - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 130
troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording. t 1SFTTUIFMODE button to set the record mode. page 23 t - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 131
VTFBNFNPSZDBSEGPSNBUUFEPOBDPNQVUFS GPSNBUJUBHBJO directly on your camcorder. page 75 t 3FMFBTFUIFMPDLPOUIFXSJUFQSPUFDUUBCPG 29 t 5IFNFNPSZDBSEJTOPUTVQQPSUFEPOZPVSDBNDPSEFSPSDBSEIBT some problems. The data file name is not indicated correctly. t 5IFmMFNBZCF - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 132
troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. t 4FU"Focus" toi"VUPw page 60 t 5IFSFDPSEJOHDPOEJUJPOTBSFOPUTVJUBCMFGPSBVUPGPDVT"EKVTUUIF focus manually OPUCFQMBZFEPO your camcorder. t $IFDLPVUUIF - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 133
"7DBCMFUPZPVSDBNDPSEFS or connected device (TV, HD recorder, etc.). (Red colour- right, White colour- camcorder is connected with TV in the record mode. The audio output signal is supported as long as the camcorder You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. t :PVDBOOPUEVCJNBHFT - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 134
troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution The computer does not recognise t %JTDPOOFDUUIF64#DBCMFGSPNUIFDPNQVUFSBOEDBNDPSEFS your camcorder *GZPVSDBNDPSEFSJTDPOOFDUFEUPBDPNQVUFSUIBUEPFTOPU support Hi-speed USB (USB2.0), the image or sound may not - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 135
built-in rechrgeable battery may be discharged Manual," "Shutter : Manual" "Aperture: Manual" "Shutter : Manual," " SCENE" Menu items are greyed out "Shutter: Manual" "Aperture : Manual," " SCENE" "Video Resolution , your camcorder automatically chooses the appropriate camcorder settings based - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 136
for many years. t 'PSTBGFLFFQJOHPGUIFDBNDPSEFS UVSOPGGUIFDBNDPSEFS - Remove the battery and AC power adaptor. pages 16, 20 - Remove the memory card. page 28 Cautions when storing t Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time: The - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 137
store the storage media in locations that are exposed to a strong static electricity or electrical noise. - Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC power adaptor during recording, playback, or when accessing the storage media. - Do not bring the storage media near to objects - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 138
quality In countries/regions where 1080/50i is supported, you can view the images with the same HD (high definition) image quality as that of the recorded images. You need an PAL-system-based and 1080/50i compatible TV (or monitor) with an HDMI or component/AV cable connected. Viewing videos recorded - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 139
140 ˚F) Internal memory (SSD) (HMX-H203/H204/H205 only), Memory card (SD/SDHC) (optional) Approx. 58.5 mm (2.3 inches) x 59.3 mm (2.33 inches) x 111.65 mm (4.4 inches) Approx. 283 g (0.62 lb, 9.98 oz) (Except for Lithium Ion battery) Omni-directional stereo microphone These technical specifications - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 140
Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the - Samsung HMX-H204BN | User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 141
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