Samson Q3HD User's Guide

HandyVideoRecorderQ3HDUser GuideSafety and Operation Precautions must be read before using the unit.Q3HD

9Setting video-recording lightingSetting the image quality You can set the resolution and frame rate used during recording. The amount of recording ti

10Setting the sound qualityYou can set the sound quality to use when recording video or audio. The amount of recording time available decreases as th

11Recording audio and videoFrom the main operation screen, you can start recording audio or video by pushing a single button.Recording audio and video

12Playing recordingsTurn the unit sideways to play back recorded audio and video.1.Press when on the main operation screen. 2.Use and to selec

13Erasing recordingsErasing recordings You can erase recorded video and audio les to increase the amount of open space on the media card.1.Press w

14Erasing recordings Erasing multiple recordings at the same time1.Press when on the main operation screen or while playing to open the “Delete

15Editing recordingsEditing recordingsRecorded video and audio les can be divided and trimmed.1.Press to open the Main Menu.2.Use to select FIL

16Editing recordings DIVIDE Change the point where the le will be divided Play/pause Conrm the point where the le will be divided  INFORMATION

17Connecting external devicesConnecting external devices Input sound from another device (LINE IN connection)This unit can record sounds from externa

18Connecting external devices Listen with headphones or audio equipment (LINE OUT connection) View on a TV (AV connection)Use an AV cable to output

1Items included with this productItems included with this product•Q3HDunitTo install HandyShare on your computer, connect the Q3HD to the computer

19Viewing informationResetting the unitYou can check the rmware version and remaining recordable memory.Viewing information 1,42The unit can be reset

20Upgrading the rmware versionUpgrade the rmware version when necessary.1.Copy the le for upgrading the rmware to the SD card.2.Insert the SD ca

21Safety and Operation PrecautionsThis indicates that if a user ignores this warning and handles the device incorrectly, serious injury or death could

22ForEUCountriesDeclaration of Conformity:This product complies with the requirements of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95

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2Part functionsPart functions Parts of the unitShows the recording level.Appears when the lo-cut lter is active.The icon shows the recording destina

3Part functions (continued)Part functions Parts of the unitThese stereo mics pickup sound in a eld of about 120º in front of the unit.Connect to a

4Part functions Inserting batteriesNote: Use alkaline batteries or rechargeable NiMH batteries.Open the case while pressing here and then insert the

5This is used for video and audio recording information, so set it accurately before recording.1.Press to open the Main Menu.2.Use to select SET

6Formatting an SD cardFormat an SD card to make it compatible with the Q3HD.Warning: formatting a card will permanently erase all data on it.Formattin

7Turning operation sounds on or offReducing noiseTurning operation sounds on or off2,3,4Turn the low-cut lter function on to reduce wind sounds and o

8Adjusting the recording levelTurning sound monitoring on or offTurning sound monitoring on or off2,3,4By changing the recording sensitivity, you can