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... to other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make sure of the owner of your recorded contents: - This User Manual covers HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN models. camcorder is strongly recommended that this • The displays in this camcorder • The HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN do not or memory card, etc. Please read this Samsung Camcorder. act and...
... to other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make sure of the owner of your recorded contents: - This User Manual covers HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN models. camcorder is strongly recommended that this • The displays in this camcorder • The HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN do not or memory card, etc. Please read this Samsung Camcorder. act and...
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... manufacturers may fall. 4 W W 4 Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio: This could deteriorate. Keep important data separately. T w w T Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from these sources could peel off the 8 power button on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts. 4 W W 4 Do not use... the camcorder near sources of the socket to disconnect the power completely. The exterior coating could distort the video or audio you must pull the plug out of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors. The LCD screen could detach...
... manufacturers may fall. 4 W W 4 Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio: This could deteriorate. Keep important data separately. T w w T Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from these sources could peel off the 8 power button on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts. 4 W W 4 Do not use... the camcorder near sources of the socket to disconnect the power completely. The exterior coating could distort the video or audio you must pull the plug out of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors. The LCD screen could detach...
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contents 2 Before reading this user manual 5 Safety information 9 Contents PREPARATION 13 13 Quick start guide 13 You can record videos or photos on a memory card 17 What's included with your camcorder 18 Getting to know the camcorder 18 Location of controls 20 Identifying the screen ... a suitable memory card 39 Using the hand strap 39 Adjusting the LCD screen 40 Basic camcorder positioning BASIC OPERATION 41 41 Basic Recording 41 Recording videos 43 Capturing photos in video record mode (Still shot) 44 Recording photos
contents 2 Before reading this user manual 5 Safety information 9 Contents PREPARATION 13 13 Quick start guide 13 You can record videos or photos on a memory card 17 What's included with your camcorder 18 Getting to know the camcorder 18 Location of controls 20 Identifying the screen ... a suitable memory card 39 Using the hand strap 39 Adjusting the LCD screen 40 Basic camcorder positioning BASIC OPERATION 41 41 Basic Recording 41 Recording videos 43 Capturing photos in video record mode (Still shot) 44 Recording photos
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contents 45 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO mode) 47 Capturing photos while playing back videos 48 Zooming 49 Basic Playback 49 Changing the playback mode 50 Playing back videos 52 Viewing photos 53 Viewing a slide show 54 Zooming during playback ADVANCED OPERATION 55 Advanced Recording 55 55 56 59 60 Handling...
contents 45 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO mode) 47 Capturing photos while playing back videos 48 Zooming 49 Basic Playback 49 Changing the playback mode 50 Playing back videos 52 Viewing photos 53 Viewing a slide show 54 Zooming during playback ADVANCED OPERATION 55 Advanced Recording 55 55 56 59 60 Handling...
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contents EDITING VIDEO 105 105 Editing video clips 105 Deleting a section of a video 106 Dividing a video 107 Combining videos 108 Editing the playlist 108 Playlist 109 Creating the playlist 110 Arranging videos in the playlist 111 Deleting videos from the playlist 112 File management 112 Protection from accidental erasure 113 Deleting... to a high definition TV 119 Connecting to a standard definition TV 121 Viewing on a TV screen 122 Dubbing videos 122 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders USING A COMPUTER 123 123 Using with a Windows computer 123 Checking your computer type 124 ...
contents EDITING VIDEO 105 105 Editing video clips 105 Deleting a section of a video 106 Dividing a video 107 Combining videos 108 Editing the playlist 108 Playlist 109 Creating the playlist 110 Arranging videos in the playlist 111 Deleting videos from the playlist 112 File management 112 Protection from accidental erasure 113 Deleting... to a high definition TV 119 Connecting to a standard definition TV 121 Viewing on a TV screen 122 Dubbing videos 122 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders USING A COMPUTER 123 123 Using with a Windows computer 123 Checking your computer type 124 ...
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... your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. Charge the battery fully. page 24 3. Insert the battery into the battery slot. You can record videos in H.264 format! Insert a memory card. quick start guide This quick start /stop button LCD screen POWER button Your camcorder turns on when you open...
... your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. Charge the battery fully. page 24 3. Insert the battery into the battery slot. You can record videos in H.264 format! Insert a memory card. quick start guide This quick start /stop button LCD screen POWER button Your camcorder turns on when you open...
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...8226; To stop recording, press the Recording start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen. 2. You can also take photos while recording or playing videos. pages 43, 48 page 96 : When you open the LCD screen. • Your camcorder is "1080/60i". Press the MODE button ...until the ( )(photo) indicator lights up. 3. quick start guide Recording videos with HD Recording photos (high definition) image quality Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format "1080/60p" which provides highlydetailed, beautiful ...
...8226; To stop recording, press the Recording start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen. 2. You can also take photos while recording or playing videos. pages 43, 48 page 96 : When you open the LCD screen. • Your camcorder is "1080/60i". Press the MODE button ...until the ( )(photo) indicator lights up. 3. quick start guide Recording videos with HD Recording photos (high definition) image quality Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format "1080/60p" which provides highlydetailed, beautiful ...
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...) image quality TV. Use the Intelli-studio program, which is built into your camcorder, to import video and photos to edit and share your HDTV. For details, see pages 125~128. page 121 C...MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW You can enjoy HD (high definition) videos on the camcorder's LCD screen. 1. pages 119~121 STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun! CMO 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW 15 ...STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing the LCD screen of your friends. Use the built in STBY mode....
...) image quality TV. Use the Intelli-studio program, which is built into your camcorder, to import video and photos to edit and share your HDTV. For details, see pages 125~128. page 121 C...MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW You can enjoy HD (high definition) videos on the camcorder's LCD screen. 1. pages 119~121 STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun! CMO 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW 15 ...STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing the LCD screen of your friends. Use the built in STBY mode....
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...click. Then you can arrange the files by connecting the camcorder to ''Contents Manager" in the Intelli-studio program. • You can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space. Touch the Play( ) tab Menu( ) tab "Delete" on the file you would like to ... window. Launch the Intelli-studio program by different criteria such as Face, Date, Location, etc. Click "Yes," and the uploading procedure starts. 2. Sharing videos and photos on the browser. Click on the "Share" "Upload" tab on Youtube/Flickr/FaceBook Share your PC with a USB cable. • A new...
...click. Then you can arrange the files by connecting the camcorder to ''Contents Manager" in the Intelli-studio program. • You can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space. Touch the Play( ) tab Menu( ) tab "Delete" on the file you would like to ... window. Launch the Intelli-studio program by different criteria such as Face, Date, Location, etc. Click "Yes," and the uploading procedure starts. 2. Sharing videos and photos on the browser. Click on the "Share" "Upload" tab on Youtube/Flickr/FaceBook Share your PC with a USB cable. • A new...
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MENU DC IN DC IN MODE ⇡ CHG ⇢ ⇣ ⇪ ⇩ OPEN CH ⇤ ⇨ ⇥ ⇦ ⇧ 1 MODE button/Mode indicator (Video( )/Photo( ) mode) 2 Charging (CHG) lamp 3 Recording start/Stop button 4 HDMI jack 5 Jack cover 6 DC IN jack 7 (USB,Component/AV)jack 8 Battery/Memory card cover switch 9 Battery/Memory card cover 10 Tripod receptacle 19 Rear/Bottom Q.
MENU DC IN DC IN MODE ⇡ CHG ⇢ ⇣ ⇪ ⇩ OPEN CH ⇤ ⇨ ⇥ ⇦ ⇧ 1 MODE button/Mode indicator (Video( )/Photo( ) mode) 2 Charging (CHG) lamp 3 Recording start/Stop button 4 HDMI jack 5 Jack cover 6 DC IN jack 7 (USB,Component/AV)jack 8 Battery/Memory card cover switch 9 Battery/Memory card cover 10 Tripod receptacle 19 Rear/Bottom Q.
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.../01/2010 12:00 AM 17 16 15 14 13 10 2 19 1/60 14 19 20 20 22 1 Video record mode 2 Operating status (STBY (standby)/ (recording))/ Self Timer * 3 Time counter(video recording time) 4 Warning indicators and messages 5 Remaining recordable time 6 Storage media (memory card) 7 Battery info.(... and their positions can be changed without notice for better performance. • The total number of recordable photos is in the Video Record mode. The indicators below appears only when the camcorder is based on available space on the selected operation mode. Different indicators...
.../01/2010 12:00 AM 17 16 15 14 13 10 2 19 1/60 14 19 20 20 22 1 Video record mode 2 Operating status (STBY (standby)/ (recording))/ Self Timer * 3 Time counter(video recording time) 4 Warning indicators and messages 5 Remaining recordable time 6 Storage media (memory card) 7 Battery info.(... and their positions can be changed without notice for better performance. • The total number of recordable photos is in the Video Record mode. The indicators below appears only when the camcorder is based on available space on the selected operation mode. Different indicators...
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...appears only when the camcorder is connected) • The playback control tabs disappear a few seconds after a video playback starts. Different indicators appear depending on the screen to select the playback mode page 49 Video play mode 12 34 5 67 00:00:20 / 00:30:00 15 60i 100-0001 140 MIN... 8 14 JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM 9 Card Full 13 Memory full! 12 5 11 10 15 1 Video play mode 2 Operating status (Play/Pause) 3 File name (file number) 4 Playback time/Recorded time 5 Warning indicators and messages/Volume control 6 Storage media (...
...appears only when the camcorder is connected) • The playback control tabs disappear a few seconds after a video playback starts. Different indicators appear depending on the screen to select the playback mode page 49 Video play mode 12 34 5 67 00:00:20 / 00:30:00 15 60i 100-0001 140 MIN... 8 14 JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM 9 Card Full 13 Memory full! 12 5 11 10 15 1 Video play mode 2 Operating status (Play/Pause) 3 File name (file number) 4 Playback time/Recorded time 5 Warning indicators and messages/Volume control 6 Storage media (...
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... Protect, Analog TV Out (when component/AV cable is in the Photo Play mode. PRECHECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below only appear in Video playback ( ) mode. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the setting values. The indicators below appears only when the camcorder is connected) 23 The available functions...
... Protect, Analog TV Out (when component/AV cable is in the Photo Play mode. PRECHECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below only appear in Video playback ( ) mode. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the setting values. The indicators below appears only when the camcorder is connected) 23 The available functions...
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... re-insert it. • Do not put it in the camcorder. About the battery life • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Video Resolution HD (1080/60i) SD (480/60p) Continuous recording time Approx. 85min. If decreased usage time between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°... Approx. 180 min. If this happens, remove the battery from your local dealer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your Samsung retailer. Approx. 90min.
... re-insert it. • Do not put it in the camcorder. About the battery life • Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Video Resolution HD (1080/60i) SD (480/60p) Continuous recording time Approx. 85min. If decreased usage time between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°... Approx. 180 min. If this happens, remove the battery from your local dealer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your Samsung retailer. Approx. 90min.
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.../ CHECK) button. • The full and minimum display modes will alternate. Play tab Mode MODE CHG indicators Mode button Mode Video mode Photo mode Icon Functions Records videos Records photos • When you turn on the recording conditions. • Display ( / CHECK) button does not work in the... menu or quick menu screen. 31 Video mode ( ) Photo mode ( ) Video mode ( ). STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN CMOS 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW STBY • Warning indicators and messages...
.../ CHECK) button. • The full and minimum display modes will alternate. Play tab Mode MODE CHG indicators Mode button Mode Video mode Photo mode Icon Functions Records videos Records photos • When you turn on the recording conditions. • Display ( / CHECK) button does not work in the... menu or quick menu screen. 31 Video mode ( ) Photo mode ( ) Video mode ( ). STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN CMOS 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW STBY • Warning indicators and messages...
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...;le or folder Class 6 card). SDHC/SD cards: Panasonic, Sandisk, memory card during an operation such TOSHIBA as formatting, deleting, recording, and • To record videos, use a memory card that formatting erases all 36 data on the memory card. stored in the direction of the SD card and supports Digital High...
...;le or folder Class 6 card). SDHC/SD cards: Panasonic, Sandisk, memory card during an operation such TOSHIBA as formatting, deleting, recording, and • To record videos, use a memory card that formatting erases all 36 data on the memory card. stored in the direction of the SD card and supports Digital High...
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... reach of children, who might swallow it. Notes on use , the memory card may get warm. If you a wider choice of the recorded video, the camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the memory card terminals. Note that supports a faster write speed. The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory... cards, giving you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the resolution and quality of use • Samsung is not responsible for recording video may even lose your camcorder. You may cause difficulties when storing. In an attempt to preserve every bit of cards...
... reach of children, who might swallow it. Notes on use , the memory card may get warm. If you a wider choice of the recorded video, the camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the memory card terminals. Note that supports a faster write speed. The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory... cards, giving you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card, the resolution and quality of use • Samsung is not responsible for recording video may even lose your camcorder. You may cause difficulties when storing. In an attempt to preserve every bit of cards...
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... being filmed. Accordingly, recording time may suffer. • The bit rate automatically adjusts to start recording Available recording time for video Video resolution 1080/60p 1080/60i 1080/30p 720+480/30p 720/60p 720/30p 480/60p Web & Mobile Quality Super Fine Fine Super Fine ... 5408 8096 9999 7264 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 (Unit: Approximate number of recordable photos and videos is created automatically. • To check the remaining memory capacity, use display( )/ CHECK button. page 31 38 • The maximum number of...
... being filmed. Accordingly, recording time may suffer. • The bit rate automatically adjusts to start recording Available recording time for video Video resolution 1080/60p 1080/60i 1080/30p 720+480/30p 720/60p 720/30p 480/60p Web & Mobile Quality Super Fine Fine Super Fine ... 5408 8096 9999 7264 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 (Unit: Approximate number of recordable photos and videos is created automatically. • To check the remaining memory capacity, use display( )/ CHECK button. page 31 38 • The maximum number of...
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... accordingly for proper shooting. • We recommend that you keep the sun behind you while shooting. 40 • To avoid underexposing a backlit subject when taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking. getting ready to start recording BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both your hands. 2. Adjusting the shooting angle Aim...
... accordingly for proper shooting. • We recommend that you keep the sun behind you while shooting. 40 • To avoid underexposing a backlit subject when taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking. getting ready to start recording BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both your hands. 2. Adjusting the shooting angle Aim...
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...you . Select a subject to record. • Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for you open the LCD screen. • Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. Press the Recording start /stop buttons to suit your camcorder returns to view the most recently recorded.... To stop recording, press the Recording start /stop buttons. The Quick View icon appears on the rear side of the subject. basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) image resolutions. Set the resolution you want before recording....
...you . Select a subject to record. • Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for you open the LCD screen. • Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. Press the Recording start /stop buttons to suit your camcorder returns to view the most recently recorded.... To stop recording, press the Recording start /stop buttons. The Quick View icon appears on the rear side of the subject. basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) image resolutions. Set the resolution you want before recording....