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High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual HMX-H100N HMX-H104BN HMX-H105BN HMX-H106SN imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register
High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual HMX-H100N HMX-H104BN HMX-H105BN HMX-H106SN imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register
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...FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality. • This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with SD (standard definition) image quality. - To enjoy Full HD-quality images, you will need a TV supporting 1920x1080i input...SD (standard definition) image quality: 60i (interlaced) 720 1080i 480i Image resolution: about 6 times that of 16:9. • Recordings made in a regular video connection (Video, Audio L/R) to the user manual of your HD camcorder The HD camcorder is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high...
...FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality. • This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with SD (standard definition) image quality. - To enjoy Full HD-quality images, you will need a TV supporting 1920x1080i input...SD (standard definition) image quality: 60i (interlaced) 720 1080i 480i Image resolution: about 6 times that of 16:9. • Recordings made in a regular video connection (Video, Audio L/R) to the user manual of your HD camcorder The HD camcorder is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high...
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...application enables playback, editing and sharing of horizontal resolution-SD mode) and still image performance (4.6 mega pixels). Connecting the camcorder to the corresponding TV's user manual for free style shooting You can enjoy a clearer and sharper image W T when compared to suit the recording situation....with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. Swivel handle for more details. AV DC IN SSD (SOLID STATE DRIVE) adopted as built-in storage media (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) SSD based on the LCD screen. SSD helps the camcorder boot, read data ...
...application enables playback, editing and sharing of horizontal resolution-SD mode) and still image performance (4.6 mega pixels). Connecting the camcorder to the corresponding TV's user manual for free style shooting You can enjoy a clearer and sharper image W T when compared to suit the recording situation....with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. Swivel handle for more details. AV DC IN SSD (SOLID STATE DRIVE) adopted as built-in storage media (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) SSD based on the LCD screen. SSD helps the camcorder boot, read data ...
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... reference. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow them explicitly. Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture." ...CAUTION CAUTION Means that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. iv_ English This symbol indicates that death or serious personal injury is present within this user manual mean; After reading this unit. Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to you and...
... reference. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow them explicitly. Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture." ...CAUTION CAUTION Means that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. iv_ English This symbol indicates that death or serious personal injury is present within this user manual mean; After reading this unit. Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to you and...
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...Illustrations of model HMX-H105BN are used interchangeably with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. page 119 • This User Manual covers models HMX-H100N, HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN. Although some features of HMX-H100N, HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN are ... and "R" are from the point you press the Record start/stop button to one video unit from Windows XP. Should your Samsung product are used without any notice. • The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. •...
...Illustrations of model HMX-H105BN are used interchangeably with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. page 119 • This User Manual covers models HMX-H100N, HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN. Although some features of HMX-H100N, HMX-H104BN, HMX-H105BN, and HMX-H106SN are ... and "R" are from the point you press the Record start/stop button to one video unit from Windows XP. Should your Samsung product are used without any notice. • The following terms are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. •...
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... missing from retailers. See page 30 for purchase at your HD camcorder. • Your HD camcorder includes the user manual CD and quick start guide (AD68-03496A) Remote control & button type battery (CR2025) (AD59-00169A) User manual CD (AD46-00224A) HDMI cable (Optional) (AD39-00159A) •... may vary by model. getting to the user manual (PDF) on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available for memory cards compatible with the following accessories. For more detailed instructions, refer to know your nearest Samsung dealer. English _0 However, IA-BP85NF is...
... missing from retailers. See page 30 for purchase at your HD camcorder. • Your HD camcorder includes the user manual CD and quick start guide (AD68-03496A) Remote control & button type battery (CR2025) (AD59-00169A) User manual CD (AD46-00224A) HDMI cable (Optional) (AD39-00159A) •... may vary by model. getting to the user manual (PDF) on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available for memory cards compatible with the following accessories. For more detailed instructions, refer to know your nearest Samsung dealer. English _0 However, IA-BP85NF is...
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...) � Menu tab � Optical zoom / Digital zoom � Date/Time � Record / Play mode tab � Exposure value* � Manual aperture* / Manual shutter* � Manual focus* / Touch point focus* � White balance, Fader* ( ) � iSCENE mode, Digital effect / EASY Q English _21 preparation SCREEN INDICATORS 1... example: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to ...
...) � Menu tab � Optical zoom / Digital zoom � Date/Time � Record / Play mode tab � Exposure value* � Manual aperture* / Manual shutter* � Manual focus* / Touch point focus* � White balance, Fader* ( ) � iSCENE mode, Digital effect / EASY Q English _21 preparation SCREEN INDICATORS 1... example: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to ...
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... Technology Industries Association). DCF is turned on. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) page 27 (If you cannot proceed with the photo image. •...card, insert the memory card.) 2. Press the PHOTO button down (half press). • The HD camcorder automatically focuses on the subject at the center of photos that can be recorded with the next recording.... W T STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 9999 • To use the manual focus function. page 69 • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove...
... Technology Industries Association). DCF is turned on. • Set the appropriate storage media. (HMX-H104BN/HMX-H105BN/HMX-H106SN only) page 27 (If you cannot proceed with the photo image. •...card, insert the memory card.) 2. Press the PHOTO button down (half press). • The HD camcorder automatically focuses on the subject at the center of photos that can be recorded with the next recording.... W T STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 9999 • To use the manual focus function. page 69 • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove...
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..., and is therefore called digital zoom. A fast moving the Zoom (W/T) lever. Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zooming before focusing manually. page 69 • During digital zoom, the image quality may suffer. • When you to record using optical 10x power zoom...achieve up to "On." page 74 • The focus changes when zooming after focusing manually. ZOOMING This HD camcorder allows you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the HD camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. Set "Digital Zoom" to 100x ...
..., and is therefore called digital zoom. A fast moving the Zoom (W/T) lever. Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zooming before focusing manually. page 69 • During digital zoom, the image quality may suffer. • When you to record using optical 10x power zoom...achieve up to "On." page 74 • The focus changes when zooming after focusing manually. ZOOMING This HD camcorder allows you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the HD camcorder may automatically zoom out depending on the distance to the subject. Set "Digital Zoom" to 100x ...
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... TV and cables that are used, the connection method and resolution may differ. • For more information about the connection, refer to your HD camcorder to a high definition TV To play back the HD-quality (1920x1080 or 1280x720) movie images, you need a high definition TV (HDTV...). Connect your HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV. Method 1 HD camcorder HD TV Method 2 HD camcorder Signal flow HD TV Signal flow HDMI cable Connect your TV's user manual. • Use the supplied AC power adaptor as the power source. ...
... TV and cables that are used, the connection method and resolution may differ. • For more information about the connection, refer to your HD camcorder to a high definition TV To play back the HD-quality (1920x1080 or 1280x720) movie images, you need a high definition TV (HDTV...). Connect your HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV. Method 1 HD camcorder HD TV Method 2 HD camcorder Signal flow HD TV Signal flow HDMI cable Connect your TV's user manual. • Use the supplied AC power adaptor as the power source. ...
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... supplies high quality images and sound. • The HDMI jack on your HD camcorder is used only for output. • Only a C-type to A-type HDMI cable can be used with the HDMI cable. Manual setting is not necessary. About HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) •...override all other connections. • When using HDMI, the TV type is recognized and the video output resolution of the camcorder is automatically set "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)" to a Samsung Anynet+ supported TV with this camcorder. • Use only the HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this...
... supplies high quality images and sound. • The HDMI jack on your HD camcorder is used only for output. • Only a C-type to A-type HDMI cable can be used with the HDMI cable. Manual setting is not necessary. About HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) •...override all other connections. • When using HDMI, the TV type is recognized and the video output resolution of the camcorder is automatically set "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)" to a Samsung Anynet+ supported TV with this camcorder. • Use only the HDMI 1.3 cable when connecting to the HDMI jack of this...
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... power and press the MODE button to your TV manual.) English _51 If you have used any other Analog TV output mode, your TV does not display correctly, check the Input setting of the HD camcorder. • You can also turn the HD camcorder on a TV screen. Image display depending on TV screen... the TV screen. page 90 • The default setting for Analog TV Output is Component 1080i. Turn on the TV and set the input source on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is set the Analog TV Output again. In this case, set to switch the TV input...
... power and press the MODE button to your TV manual.) English _51 If you have used any other Analog TV output mode, your TV does not display correctly, check the Input setting of the HD camcorder. • You can also turn the HD camcorder on a TV screen. Image display depending on TV screen... the TV screen. page 90 • The default setting for Analog TV Output is Component 1080i. Turn on the TV and set the input source on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is set the Analog TV Output again. In this case, set to switch the TV input...
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... there is less space to be set to "Auto" in the EASY Q mode. • When you specify "Aperture:Manual" or "Shutter:Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter Priority) Video Resolution ( ) • You can check the selected iSCENE mode on the on-screen information display. ...Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate (VBR). Records in progressive scan mode at 60 fields per second. "60p" indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second. • You can select the resolution of movie image to record movie...
... there is less space to be set to "Auto" in the EASY Q mode. • When you specify "Aperture:Manual" or "Shutter:Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled. (Manual Aperture/Manual Shutter Priority) Video Resolution ( ) • You can check the selected iSCENE mode on the on-screen information display. ...Recorded files are encoded with Variable Bit Rate (VBR). Records in progressive scan mode at 60 fields per second. "60p" indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second. • You can select the resolution of movie image to record movie...
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... it is less than 3200K of tungsten light being used when you make a recording under white fluorescent lights. On-screen display White Balance ( ) This HD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of photo images. This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience, especially for when there is shot. Fluorescent This... is used to match the light source or situation On-screen display None 62_ English Custom WB You can be clearly viewed but a noise can manually adjust white balance to control the white balance automatically.
... it is less than 3200K of tungsten light being used when you make a recording under white fluorescent lights. On-screen display White Balance ( ) This HD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of photo images. This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience, especially for when there is shot. Fluorescent This... is used to match the light source or situation On-screen display None 62_ English Custom WB You can be clearly viewed but a noise can manually adjust white balance to control the white balance automatically.
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... white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. • It is not focused, correct the focus using the menu items Setting white balance manually: 1. White thick paper STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 English _63 Frame a white object such as a piece of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc... EASY Q mode. • Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change. • During normal outdoor recording, setting to auto may provide better results. using "Focus: Manual" page 69 3.
... white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. • It is not focused, correct the focus using the menu items Setting white balance manually: 1. White thick paper STBY 00:00:00 [300Min] 9999 English _63 Frame a white object such as a piece of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc... EASY Q mode. • Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change. • During normal outdoor recording, setting to auto may provide better results. using "Focus: Manual" page 69 3.
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... aperture stop of a lens can adjust the overall image brightness by controlling the aperture. You can be out of focus when you specify "Aperture: Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled and "Shutter" is set to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor. Aperture F5.6 • Touch ... range for the aperture varies with zooming. • When you focus on the LCD screen. On-screen display None FX.X Setting the aperture manually: • Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and further away than the focused subject will see that both the subject ...
... aperture stop of a lens can adjust the overall image brightness by controlling the aperture. You can be out of focus when you specify "Aperture: Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled and "Shutter" is set to control the amount of light reaching the image sensor. Aperture F5.6 • Touch ... range for the aperture varies with zooming. • When you focus on the LCD screen. On-screen display None FX.X Setting the aperture manually: • Opening the aperture (reduce the aperture value) Objects closer and further away than the focused subject will see that both the subject ...
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...using the menu items Shutter ( ) The HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of motion. • Fast shutter speed allows a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to 1/60, 1/...100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, or 1/10000. Setting the shutter speed manually You can be captured one frame at a time vividly. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well with "Sports" mode...
...using the menu items Shutter ( ) The HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of motion. • Fast shutter speed allows a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to 1/60, 1/...100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, or 1/10000. Setting the shutter speed manually You can be captured one frame at a time vividly. Use these settings when an automatic adjustment does not work well with "Sports" mode...
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... 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens. • When you specify "Shutter: Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled and "Aperture" is set to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Shutter Priority) • In case of photo, the maximum shutter speed is limited to 1/500. 66_ English The shutter...
... 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens. • When you specify "Shutter: Manual," the iSCENE mode is cancelled and "Aperture" is set to "Auto" automatically. (Manual Shutter Priority) • In case of photo, the maximum shutter speed is limited to 1/500. 66_ English The shutter...
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... the subject is automatically adjusted according to "0" in situations listed below: • When shooting using the menu items EV (Exposure Value) ( ) The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Manual exposure is recommended in the EASY Q mode. English _67 This function will be set between "-2.0" and "+2.0." 0 • The exposure value setting will...
... the subject is automatically adjusted according to "0" in situations listed below: • When shooting using the menu items EV (Exposure Value) ( ) The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Manual exposure is recommended in the EASY Q mode. English _67 This function will be set between "-2.0" and "+2.0." 0 • The exposure value setting will...
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... close-up to adjust the focus, while viewing the subject on the creative side of your recording. Touch "Focus" "Manual." • The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. 2. When the HD camcorder is applied right after touching the ( or ) tab. Touch Point This function is better to concentrate on the LCD screen. Touch...
... close-up to adjust the focus, while viewing the subject on the creative side of your recording. Touch "Focus" "Manual." • The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. 2. When the HD camcorder is applied right after touching the ( or ) tab. Touch Point This function is better to concentrate on the LCD screen. Touch...