
HMX-F800BN/HMX-F800SN
HMX-F810BN/HMX-F810SN
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21LIGHTNING:
22POWER LINES:
23OVERLOADING:
24OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:
25SERVICING:
26DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:
27REPLACEMENT PARTS:
28SAFETY CHECK:

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:
NOTE:
NOTE:
FCC Warning

SAFETY WARNINGS
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE
About this user manual
This User Manual covers models HMX-F80, HMX-F800,and HMX-F810

Before using this camcorder
Notes regarding trademarks

WARNING




Getting ready to start recording
Quick start guide
Getting to know the camcorder
Getting started
Basic operation of the camcorder
Basic recording
Basic playback
Using the menu items

Advanced recording
Connecting to a TV
Dubbing videos
Advanced playback
Using with a windows computer
Troubleshooting
Other settings
Specifications

STEP 1: Get ready
STEP 2: Record videos and photos

Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen
Viewing on a TV
STEP 4: Save recorded videos / photos

Sharing videos/photos on Web sites
STEP 5: Delete videos or photos

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR
CAMCORDER
Check your accessories

Front & Left

Rear

Video and Photo recording mode
Left of the LCD screen
Right of the LCD screen

Top of the LCD screen
Bottom of the LCD screen
Center of the LCD screen
Video playback mode: Single view

Photo playback mode: Single view

INSERTING/EJECTING THE BATTERY
To insert the battery
To eject the battery

To charge the battery with the power adaptor
To charge the battery by connecting to a PC

To check the charging state
Battery level display
Charging (CHG) lamp

Continuous Recording (without zoom)
Using an AC power source


TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF
SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE
Sleep mode

Internal rechargeable battery
Charging the internal rechargeable battery

SWITCHING THE INFORMATION DISPLAY MODE



Submenu items

INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)
To insert a memory card
To eject a memory card

Compatible memory cards


Recordable time available for video
Recordable number of photos


RECORDING VIDEOS





To zoom in (T)
To zoom out (W)


CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE


Skip playback
To adjust the volume during video playback
Playback/Pause/Stop
Search playback

USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION




HANDLING MENUS

Recording menu items
Playback menu items


iSCENE
Submenu Items


White Balance




Focus



Examples of 7 digital effect options




Example of Time Lapse Recording
Total time for recording
Recording interval
The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at
a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a
time-lapsevideo
Timeline
- Blooming flowers
- A bird building a nest
- Clouds rolling by in the sky


Thumbnail View Option

Smart BGM Option

To delete the external songs in the memory card




File Info

Storage Info
File No

Date/Time Display

Auto LCD Off

Shutter Sound

PC Software

Default Set
Language

CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV WITH HDMI
Using a micro HDMI cable

Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite
output

Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio

DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD
RECORDERS

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER
Main Functions
System Requirements

Step 1. Connecting the USB cable

For details, select Help Help on the
Intelli-studioscreen

Step 4. Editing videos or photos


Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media

Videos (H.264) y
Photos z
File format
Video files
Photo files

WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES

Storage media
Recording

Recording
Playback





Adjusting the image during recording
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
Playback on your camcorder
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
Playback on other devices (TV, etc.)
Symptom
Explanation/Solution

Connecting to a computer
Symptom
Explanation/Solution

Dubbing with other devices
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
General operations
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
Menu items that cannot be used at the same time
Symptom
Explanation/Solution

MAINTENANCE
Cautions when storing
Cleaning the camcorder
LCD screen

USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD
Power sources
On TV color systems
NTSC-compatiblecountries/regions
PAL-compatiblecountries/regions


Model name
System
Connectors
General


Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
