User manual SAMSUNG HMX-U15BN

[. . . ] User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www. samsung. com/register HMX-U15BN HMX-U15LN HMX-U15ON HMX-U15WN before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. WARNING CAUTION 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, follow these basic safety precautions. Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder. CAUTION PRECHECK Settings required before using a function. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. PRECAUTIONS Warning! [. . . ] For operation details, see the corresponding page. Items Video Resolution Slow Motion Photo Resolution Time Lapse REC Default value 720/60p Off 4384 x 3288 Off Page 41 42 43 44 40 These items and default values may be changed without notice. Video Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recorded. PRECHECK!Select the record mode by pressing the Play ( ) button. page 20 Video Resolution 1080/30p 720/60p 720/30p 1. Press the MENU button / button "Video Resolution. " 2. Select the desired submenu item with the / button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Menu Exit Submenu items · · · · 1080/30p ( ): Records in the HD (1920x1080 30p) format. 720/60p ( ): Records in the HD (1280x720 60p) format. 720/30p ( ): Records in the HD (1280x720 30p) format. 480/60p ( ): Records in the SD (720x480 60p) format. <HDTV> 1920x1080 30p 1280x720 60p 1280x720 30p <PC/Web/Mobile device> 1280x720 60p 1280x720 30p 720x480 60p <Normal TV> 720x480 60p · "60p"/"30p" indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 60/30 frames per second. · Recorded files are encoded using Variable Bit Rate (VBR). VBR is an encoding system that automatically adjusts the bit rate according to the recording image. · High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images. If you select the higher resolution, there is less space to record videos in the memory. · The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded. page 28 41 advanced recording Slow Motion You can record videos in slow motion. "Slow Motion" is great for analyzing the contents of your recordings such as a golf swing, viewing a bird in flight, etc. PRECHECK!Select the record mode by pressing the Play ( ) button. Press the MENU button / button "Slow Motion. " / button. Off 240Frame/sec 2. Select the desired submenu item with the OK button. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Menu Exit Submenu items · Off: Disables the function. · 240Frame/sec ( ): Records 240 frames per second in 320x240 resolution. · The camcorder does not record audio while recording in slow motion. · Slow motion image quality is not as good as that of normal recording. 42 Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. PRECHECK! [. . . ] - You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A/C was running. Turn the power off, detach the battery, and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it. · Use the camcorder after dew condensation is completely disappeared. · Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. 79 maintenance & additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD · Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. [. . . ]