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User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register HMX-U20BN HMX-U20RN HMX-U20LN HMX-U20SN
User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register HMX-U20BN HMX-U20RN HMX-U20LN HMX-U20SN
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.... To reduce the risk of excessive heat. Caution If you replace the battery with protective grounding. • Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any other source of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury...CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. ii Please follow these basic safety precautions. Replace only with your camcorder, follow them explicitly. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using a function. Means that may be sure to the product. After reading this ...
.... To reduce the risk of excessive heat. Caution If you replace the battery with protective grounding. • Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any other source of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury...CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. ii Please follow these basic safety precautions. Replace only with your camcorder, follow them explicitly. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using a function. Means that may be sure to the product. After reading this ...
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... of model HMX-U20BN are used in this user manual. • The displays in this user manual may be played back because of a defect in the HD (1920x1080 30p) format. [If set, corresponding icon ( ) appears on the screen when setting the corresponding item. Samsung cannot be responsible for compensation for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Samsung shall...
... of model HMX-U20BN are used in this user manual. • The displays in this user manual may be played back because of a defect in the HD (1920x1080 30p) format. [If set, corresponding icon ( ) appears on the screen when setting the corresponding item. Samsung cannot be responsible for compensation for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Samsung shall...
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...; are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective... Please note that you obtain permission beforehand. • For Open Source License information, refer to the "OpenSource-U20.pdf" in this camcorder is a trademark of Facebook Inc. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered ...
...; are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective... Please note that you obtain permission beforehand. • For Open Source License information, refer to the "OpenSource-U20.pdf" in this camcorder is a trademark of Facebook Inc. • HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered ...
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... added protection of antenna-discharge unit, connection to ensure reliable operation of power supply at your home, consult your outlet. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be placed on or near a radiator or heat register. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system, extreme care should not be routed so...built-up static charges, Section 810 of overhead power lines or other sources, refer to be blocked or covered. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be located in the cabinet are not likely to the operating instructions. 18. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be...
... added protection of antenna-discharge unit, connection to ensure reliable operation of power supply at your home, consult your outlet. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be placed on or near a radiator or heat register. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system, extreme care should not be routed so...built-up static charges, Section 810 of overhead power lines or other sources, refer to be blocked or covered. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be located in the cabinet are not likely to the operating instructions. 18. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be...
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...personnel. 26. d. This product is in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to determine that are required, be used replacement parts specified by following conditions: a. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and...adjustment of fire or electric shock. 24. f. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this indicates a need for service. 27. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in fire, electric shock or other hazards. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as the ...
...personnel. 26. d. This product is in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to determine that are required, be used replacement parts specified by following conditions: a. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and...adjustment of fire or electric shock. 24. f. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this indicates a need for service. 27. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in fire, electric shock or other hazards. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as the ...
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... illustrated below are to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product. Do not touch the product. Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Heed all instructions carefully. CAUTION Means that there is a potential... risk of personal injury or damage to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor. Keeping the battery at temperatures over 60Ⳅ(140ⳅ) may result in flammable matter to the...
... illustrated below are to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product. Do not touch the product. Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. Heed all instructions carefully. CAUTION Means that there is a potential... risk of personal injury or damage to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor. Keeping the battery at temperatures over 60Ⳅ(140ⳅ) may result in flammable matter to the...
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... when used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of malfunction or electric shock. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder. If the camcorder malfunctions, Do not attempt to avoid a risk of There is a risk of children. Keep the used near the beach or pool...power-cord unplugged when not in a fire as it rains. There is a risk of fire or personal injury. Keep the camcorder away from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock. Do not dispose of battery in use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. ...
... when used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of malfunction or electric shock. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder. If the camcorder malfunctions, Do not attempt to avoid a risk of There is a risk of children. Keep the used near the beach or pool...power-cord unplugged when not in a fire as it rains. There is a risk of fire or personal injury. Keep the camcorder away from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock. Do not dispose of battery in use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals. ...
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... external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation. sources could cause the product to insecticide. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder on the TV screen or the radio. There is very high. If you are recording. Do not drop or expose the... subject to sudden changes in direct sunlight or near a large motors. Doing so may occur. before using outdoors during lightning storms. Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. Noise from these TV or radio: It can cause noise on a tripod (not supplied) in a closed vehicle for a long ...
... external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation. sources could cause the product to insecticide. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder on the TV screen or the radio. There is very high. If you are recording. Do not drop or expose the... subject to sudden changes in direct sunlight or near a large motors. Doing so may occur. before using outdoors during lightning storms. Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. Noise from these TV or radio: It can cause noise on a tripod (not supplied) in a closed vehicle for a long ...
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...injuries caused by abnormal operation. Only use the adaptor plug in a socket that is easily accessible. Keep important data separately. Place the camcorder on the product does not completely disconnect the power. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of ...the socket to disconnect the power completely. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. xii safety information Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Turning off the power button on a stable surface that is well ventilated.
...injuries caused by abnormal operation. Only use the adaptor plug in a socket that is easily accessible. Keep important data separately. Place the camcorder on the product does not completely disconnect the power. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of ...the socket to disconnect the power completely. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. xii safety information Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Turning off the power button on a stable surface that is well ventilated.
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... of controls 13 Identifying the screen displays GETTING STARTED 15 15 Using the battery 17 Checking the battery state BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER 20 20 Turning your camcorder on/off 20 Setting the operating modes 21 Using the shortcut menu (OK guide) 22 Using the / / / /OK button FIRST TIME SETTINGS 23... a memory card RECORDING (not supplied) 26 Selecting a suitable memory card 25 (not supplied) 28 Recordable time and capacity 29 Using the wrist strap 29 Basic camcorder positioning 3
... of controls 13 Identifying the screen displays GETTING STARTED 15 15 Using the battery 17 Checking the battery state BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER 20 20 Turning your camcorder on/off 20 Setting the operating modes 21 Using the shortcut menu (OK guide) 22 Using the / / / /OK button FIRST TIME SETTINGS 23... a memory card RECORDING (not supplied) 26 Selecting a suitable memory card 25 (not supplied) 28 Recordable time and capacity 29 Using the wrist strap 29 Basic camcorder positioning 3
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...) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder TROUBLESHOOTING 72 Warning indicators and messages 74 Symptoms and solutions MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL 80 Maintenance INFORMATION 81 Using your camcorder abroad SPECIFICATIONS 82 Specifications 5
...) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder TROUBLESHOOTING 72 Warning indicators and messages 74 Symptoms and solutions MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL 80 Maintenance INFORMATION 81 Using your camcorder abroad SPECIFICATIONS 82 Specifications 5
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... that are convenient to email and share with your friends and family. Insert a memory card. • You can also take photos with your camcorder. Insert the battery into the battery slot. 3. Charge the battery fully. page 16 • The battery is fully charged when the CHG (...charging) indicator light turns green. You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with your camcorder. STEP2: Record with this camcorder. 2. You can record videos in H.264 format! quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features ...
... that are convenient to email and share with your friends and family. Insert a memory card. • You can also take photos with your camcorder. Insert the battery into the battery slot. 3. Charge the battery fully. page 16 • The battery is fully charged when the CHG (...charging) indicator light turns green. You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with your camcorder. STEP2: Record with this camcorder. 2. You can record videos in H.264 format! quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features ...
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...to check the target image. 3. Press the Power ( ) button. 2. Press the Power ( ) button. 2. Press the Photo ( ) button fully when you are ready. 1627 • Your camcorder is "720/60p". Press the Photo ( ) button halfway down to realize the clearest video quality. 1. You can also record with the H.264 recording format, which... a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. 1. Press the Recording start/stop ( ) button. • To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop ( ) button. .JO Recording photos Your camcorder can take photos while you are recording videos.
...to check the target image. 3. Press the Power ( ) button. 2. Press the Power ( ) button. 2. Press the Photo ( ) button fully when you are ready. 1627 • Your camcorder is "720/60p". Press the Photo ( ) button halfway down to realize the clearest video quality. 1. You can also record with the H.264 recording format, which... a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. 1. Press the Recording start/stop ( ) button. • To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop ( ) button. .JO Recording photos Your camcorder can take photos while you are recording videos.
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... can find your desired recordings quickly by pressing the Recording start guide STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder You can switch from the play mode. 2. pages 60~64 8 In Play Mode, select "HD Video," "SD Video," or "Photo." quick start / stop ( ), Photo ... or photos Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on a high definition TV You can import videos/ photos into your camcorder, you can enjoy HD (High Definition) videos on a connected HDTV. Press the Play ( ) button to select the play mode to ...
... can find your desired recordings quickly by pressing the Recording start guide STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder You can switch from the play mode. 2. pages 60~64 8 In Play Mode, select "HD Video," "SD Video," or "Photo." quick start / stop ( ), Photo ... or photos Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on a high definition TV You can import videos/ photos into your camcorder, you can enjoy HD (High Definition) videos on a connected HDTV. Press the Play ( ) button to select the play mode to ...
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... photos you cannot record new videos or photos. Click "Yes". page 63 The Intelli-studio runs automatically after you've connected your computer from the camcorder to select "Delete." Folders directory on your PC and registered to "Contents Manager" in the Intelli-studio program. • You can record new ...videos or photos in USB jack of the camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set "PC Software: On"). page 46 9 Any new files are saved to your PC Sharing videos/...
... photos you cannot record new videos or photos. Click "Yes". page 63 The Intelli-studio runs automatically after you've connected your computer from the camcorder to select "Delete." Folders directory on your PC and registered to "Contents Manager" in the Intelli-studio program. • You can record new ...videos or photos in USB jack of the camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set "PC Software: On"). page 46 9 Any new files are saved to your PC Sharing videos/...
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... models. Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens HMX-U20BN Black HMX-U20RN Pink Red Yes HMX-U20LN Blue Color Optical zoom: x3 (Photo only) Intelli zoom: x3.6 (Video only) HMX-U20SN Silver • The shape is different. getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with your local Samsung dealer.
... models. Model name Color Memory card slot LCD screen Lens HMX-U20BN Black HMX-U20RN Pink Red Yes HMX-U20LN Blue Color Optical zoom: x3 (Photo only) Intelli zoom: x3.6 (Video only) HMX-U20SN Silver • The shape is different. getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with your local Samsung dealer.
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getting to know the camcorder Rear/Left/Bottom side ⴾ ⵀ ⴺ ⵂ ⴼ ⵄ ⵆ ⵊ ⵈ Ⱝ Lens Ⱟ Internal microphone ⰱ Jack cover (AV, HDMI, DC IN ) ...
getting to know the camcorder Rear/Left/Bottom side ⴾ ⵀ ⴺ ⵂ ⴼ ⵄ ⵆ ⵊ ⵈ Ⱝ Lens Ⱟ Internal microphone ⰱ Jack cover (AV, HDMI, DC IN ) ...
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...) : Display : Quick view : Shortcut menu selection / Return 14 Time Lapse REC * 15 Video resolution • Settings of functions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned off. • The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card. • The screen above is an example and may... on the operation mode you've selected, and different indicators appear depending on -screen information mode is set to change without prior notice. • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode.
...) : Display : Quick view : Shortcut menu selection / Return 14 Time Lapse REC * 15 Video resolution • Settings of functions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned off. • The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card. • The screen above is an example and may... on the operation mode you've selected, and different indicators appear depending on -screen information mode is set to change without prior notice. • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode.
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... date/time display 6 Battery information (remaining battery level) 7 Button guide 8 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / : Move to previous file / REW (rewind) / : Move to know the camcorder PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in video play ( / SD ) mode only. • Select the play mode by pressing the Play ( ) button...
... date/time display 6 Battery information (remaining battery level) 7 Button guide 8 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / : Move to previous file / REW (rewind) / : Move to know the camcorder PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in video play ( / SD ) mode only. • Select the play mode by pressing the Play ( ) button...