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HMX-F90/HMX-F91HMX-F900/HMX-F910HMX-F920Digital Camcorderwww.samsung.com/registerUSERMANUALFor video recording, use a memory card that supports faster

10Quick start guideSTEP 1: Get ready1 Insert the battery into the battery slot. page 192 Charge the battery fully. page 203 Insert a memory card. p

100TroubleshootingAdjusting the image during recordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionFocus does not adjust automatically.• Set Focus to Auto. page 58•

101TroubleshootingConnecting to a computerSymptom Explanation/SolutionWhen accessing videos, a computer does not recognise your camcorder.• Disconnec

102TroubleshootingDubbing with other devicesSymptom Explanation/SolutionYou cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video cable.• The Audio/Video cable

103MAINTENANCECautions when storing• To store your camcorder safely, turn it off.- Remove the battery and power adaptor.- Remove the memory card.Cl

104Maintenance & additional informationWhen there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using• What is dew condensation

105Maintenance & additional informationGLOSSARYAF (Auto Focus)A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your camcorde

106Model nameHMX-F90/HMX-F91/HMX-F900/HMX-F910/HMX-F920SystemVideo signalPALPicture compression format H.264/AVCAudio compression format AAC (Advanced

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Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDERegion CountryContact Centre Web SiteEuropeSERBIA+381 11 321 6899 (old number still active 0700 7267864)www.samsung.comSLOV

Correct Disposal of This Product(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in countries with separate collection systems)This marking on

11Quick start guideSTEP 3: Play back videos or photosViewing videos or photos on the LCD screenYou can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail

RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do

12Quick start guideImporting and viewing videos/photos to your PC from the camcorder1 Start the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder t

13UNPACKINGYour new camcorder comes with the accessories shown on this page. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer C

14Getting to know the camcorderLOCATION OF CONTROLSFront & Left1Lens2MENU button3Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button / Zoom (T/W) button4Recor

15Getting to know the camcorderRight/Top & Bottom1MODE button2Zoom lever (T/W)3PHOTO / My Clip button4Strap5Strap hook6Lens cover open ( ) /close

16Getting to know the camcorder1/50[220Min]0:00:00STBY+0.301/JAN/2013 00:0099991 Sec/ 24 Hr• This camcorder provides one combined video and photo rec

17Getting to know the camcorder• The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the video playback ( ) mode only.• Press the [MODE] button to select t

18Getting to know the camcorder• This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in the photo playback ( ) mode only.• Press the [MODE] button to select

19To insert the batteryInsert the battery into the battery slot until it softly clicks.• Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo on the battery is facing you

2SAFETY WARNINGSWhat the icons and signs in this user manual mean:Safety Icon MeaningWARNINGThere is a potential risk of death or serious injury.CAUTI

20Getting startedCHARGING THE BATTERYYou can charge the battery with the USB cable and power adaptor.Make sure that you use the supplied USB cable or

21Getting startedCHECKING THE BATTERY STATEYou can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.To check the charging stateThe colour of th

22Getting startedAvailable charging and running time for the batteryBattery Type IA-BP105R IA-BP210RCharging timeTo charge the battery with the power

23Getting startedAbout the battery• Battery properties A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below

24Basic operation of the camcorderTURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF1 Open the LCD screen and press the [Power ( )] button to turn on the camcorder.•Set

25Basic operation of the camcorderSETTING THE DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIMEYou can set the date and time of your local area when you turn on this camco

26Basic operation of the camcorderSETTING THE OPERATION MODESYou can switch the operation mode in the following order each time you press the [MODE] b

27Basic operation of the camcorderUSING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)The shortcut menu (OK guide) contains the most frequently accessed functions for t

28Basic operation of the camcorderControlling the shortcut functions using the control buttonsButtonRecording ( ) modePlayback ( ) modeMenu select

29Basic operation of the camcorderSELECTING THE LANGUAGESYou can select the language that appears on the LCD screen. 1 Press the [MENU] button  [Con

3Before reading this user manualThe following terms are used in this manual:• ‘Scene’referstothepointwhereyoupressthe[Recording start/stop]

30Getting ready to start recordingINSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)• To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the [Po

31Getting ready to start recordingSELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)Compatible memory cards• You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with

32Getting ready to start recordingHandling a memory card• Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you make a back-up of important data sepa

33Getting ready to start recordingRECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITYRecordable time available for videoResolutionStorage media capacity1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB

34Getting ready to start recordingATTACHING THE STRAPAdjust the length of strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the [Recording start/st

35Basic recordingRECORDING VIDEOSSet the desired resolution before recording. page 53 • Insert a memory card. page 30• Open the Lens cover by usin

36Basic recording• For on-screen information display, see pages 16~18.• For approximate recording times, see page 33. • Eject the battery when you

37Basic recordingTAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE RECORDING (MY CLIP FUNCTION)My Clip lets you tag good scenes with the My Clip icon ( ) b

38Basic recordingRECORDING PHOTOSSet the desired resolution before recording. page 54• Insert a memory card. page 30• Open the Lens cover by using

39Basic recordingRECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO)User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder for the recording conditions automati

4The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.WARNINGMeans that there

40Basic recordingZOOMING IN/OUTUse the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power

41Basic recordingUSING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTONWhen a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for lighting so that the subject is not too d

42Basic playbackCHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE• You can switch to the playback mode by pressing the [MODE] button.• The recorded videos or photos appear

43Basic playbackPLAYING BACK VIDEOSYou can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail view, find your desired video quickly, and play back directly.• Ins

44Basic playbackSkip playback• During playback, press the [Control (Right)] button to locate the starting point of the next file. Pressing the [Contr

45Basic playbackPLAYING BACK MY CLIPYou can extract and play back the scenes tagged as ‘My Clip’ from a video.1 Select the video thumbnail view.2 Use

46Basic playbackTAGGING AND CAPTURING GREAT MOMENTS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEOYou can tag good scenes during playback using the My Clip function ( ) an

47Basic playbackVIEWING PHOTOSYou can view recorded photos by using various playback functions.• Insert a memory card. page 30• Open the LCD screen

48Basic playbackZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACKYou can magnify a playback image by using the zoom function.1 Select the photo you want to magnify. page

49HANDLING MENUSThe instructions below are examples of how to access and use menu items using the [MENU] button. When you access and use other menu it

5Safety informationdiulf gninaelcDo not use the power adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may cause fire or electric s

50Using the menu itemsMENU ITEMS• The items available in each menu vary depending on the operation mode.• For item operation details, see the page n

51Using the menu itemsSetting menu itemsItemsRecording ( ) mode Playback mode (Thumbnail view) Playback mode (Single view)Default values PageVid

52iSCENEThis camcorder automatically can set the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording.Select the r

53Advanced recordingVideo ResolutionYou can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]

54Advanced recordingPhoto ResolutionYou can select the quality of photo images to be recorded.Select the recording ( ) mode by pressing the [MODE]

55Advanced recordingTo set the white balance manually1 Select Custom WB.•The indicator ( ) and message Set White Balance appear.2 Frame a white objec

56Advanced recordingFace DetectionFace Detection detects and recognises face-like shapes and adjusts focus, colour, and exposure automatically. Also,

57Advanced recordingEV (Exposure Value)The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically.You can also manually adjust the exposure to your pref

58Advanced recordingC.NiteYou can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object or a brighter image in dark places without compromising

59Advanced recordingAdjusting the focus manuallyThis camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus ma

6Safety informationCAUTIONDo not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenne

60Advanced recordingAnti-Shake(HDIS)Use the Anti-Shake(HDIS) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements while holding the

61Advanced recordingDigital Special EffectUsing the digital special effect function gives your recording a creative look.Select the recording ( )

62Advanced recordingZoom TypeThe camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and digital zoom.Select the recording ( ) mode by pre

63Advanced recordingCont. ShotThe Continuous Shot function allows you to capture photos in rapid succession and gives you more photo-taking opportunit

64Advanced recordingTime Lapse RECUsing the Time Lapse feature, you can programme your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of

65Advanced recordingExample of Time Lapse RecordingTotal time for recordingRecording intervalTimelineTime for recording on the storage media (a video

66Advanced recordingGuidelineThis camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set up a balanced image composition on the screen.Select the

67Thumbnail View OptionThe Thumbnail View Option lets you sort thumbnails of the recorded videos or photos by different display options.• Press the [

68Advanced playbackPlayOption You can play back one video or all videos once, or play back one video or all videos repeatedly.• Press the [MODE] butt

69Advanced playbackUsing external songs as background music (Smart BGM II)You can play songs you have saved to a memory card as background music as we

7Safety informationDo not hold the camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall.Do not use the

70Advanced playbackDeleteYou can erase your recordings one by one or all at once.• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. page 26

71Advanced playbackDelete My ClipYou can delete the My Clip tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’.• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( )

72Advanced playbackProtectYou can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion. You cannot delete protected images unless you rel

73Advanced playbackShare Mark You can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site. • Press the [MODE] butto

74Advanced playbackSlide ShowYou can enjoy a slide show with various effects.• Press the [MODE] button to select the playback ( ) mode. page 26• S

75Storage InfoStorage Info displays the storage information for the storage media.1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)] button  Settings

76Other settingsDate/Time SetBy setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of a recording during playback.1 Press the [MENU] button

77Other settingsLCD BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions.1 Press the [MENU] button

78Other settingsBeep SoundWhen Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you press a button.1 Press the [MENU] button  [Control (Left/Right)

79Other settingsAuto Power OffYou can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function wil

8Before reading this user manual ... 2SAFETY WARNINGS ... 2PRECA

80Other settingsFormatUse the Format function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media.Insert a memory c

81Connecting to a TVCONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMIYou can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HDresolution on an HDTV u

82Connecting to a TVCONNECTING TO A REGULAR TVYou can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. This

83Connecting to a TVVIEWING ON A TV SCREENImage display depending on LCD and TV screen ratioRecording ratioAppearance on Wide Screen (16:9) TVAppearan

84DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERSYou can dub images recorded on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders.• Vi

85WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTERYou can perform the functions listed below by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB c

86Using with a windows computerUSING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMMEIntelli-studio is a built-in programme that allows you to play back and edit files. Y

87Using with a windows computerStep 2. About the Intelli-studio main windowWhen the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the

88Using with a windows computerStep 3. Playing back videos or photosYou can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application

89Using with a windows computerStep 5. Sharing the videos/photos onlineShare your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a

9ContentsAdvanced recording ... 52iSCENE ...

Using with a windows computer90UPLOAD YOUR VIDEOS DIRECTLY TO YOUTUBE!The One-Press [Share ( )] button lets you directly upload and share your video

91Using with a windows computerUSING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICEYou can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to

92Using with a windows computerStructure of folders and files on the storage media• The folder and file structure for the storage media is shown belo

93WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGESBefore contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the tim

94TroubleshootingStorage mediaMessage Icon Informs that... ActionNot Supported CardThe memory card is not supported in this camcorder.• Change to a m

95TroubleshootingRecordingMessage Icon Informs that... ActionFile number is full.Cannot record video.-Folder and file number have reached the maximum

96TroubleshootingSYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONSIf these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre.PowerSym

97TroubleshootingDisplaysSymptom Explanation/SolutionUnknown indicator appears on the screen.• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.

98TroubleshootingRecordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionPressing the [Recording start/stop] button does not start recording.• There is not enough free

99TroubleshootingRecordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionWhen the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen turns red or black fo