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... this camcorder or memory card, etc. This User Manual covers HMX-U20BN, HMX-U20RN, HMX-U20LN, HMX-U20SN models. • Illustrations of a defect in the HD (1920x1080 30p) format. [If set, corresponding icon ( ) appears on the screen when setting the corresponding item. Play back your recorded video and audio. - Protect your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. Should your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. Before using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in...
... this camcorder or memory card, etc. This User Manual covers HMX-U20BN, HMX-U20RN, HMX-U20LN, HMX-U20SN models. • Illustrations of a defect in the HD (1920x1080 30p) format. [If set, corresponding icon ( ) appears on the screen when setting the corresponding item. Play back your recorded video and audio. - Protect your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. Should your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. Before using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in...
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... type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be walked on or near a radiator or heat register. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be located in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of time...
... type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be walked on or near a radiator or heat register. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be located in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of time...
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... file saving screen appears with the Intellistudio main window. Press the Play ( ) button to switch the play mode press the MENU button press the / / / /OK button to a web site with the world, by uploading videos and photos directly to select "Delete." Start the Intelli-studio program by different options such as Face, Date, Location, etc. You can record new videos or photos in USB jack of the camcorder to start playing. page...
... file saving screen appears with the Intellistudio main window. Press the Play ( ) button to switch the play mode press the MENU button press the / / / /OK button to a web site with the world, by uploading videos and photos directly to select "Delete." Start the Intelli-studio program by different options such as Face, Date, Location, etc. You can record new videos or photos in USB jack of the camcorder to start playing. page...
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.... • Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer. getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any unauthorized use of these items is not included. 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...
.... • Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer. getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any unauthorized use of these items is not included. 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...
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...45 6 7 8 9 0 1 Video record mode 2 Remaining recordable time 3 Operating mode (STBY (Standby) / M (Recording)) 4 Photo counter (total number of recordable photos) 5 Photo record mode 6 Photo resolution 7 Optical zoom 8 Zoom Mute 9 Battery information (remaining battery level) 10 Warning indicators 11 Date/Time display 12 Smart Auto mode 13 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) : 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...
...45 6 7 8 9 0 1 Video record mode 2 Remaining recordable time 3 Operating mode (STBY (Standby) / M (Recording)) 4 Photo counter (total number of recordable photos) 5 Photo record mode 6 Photo resolution 7 Optical zoom 8 Zoom Mute 9 Battery information (remaining battery level) 10 Warning indicators 11 Date/Time display 12 Smart Auto mode 13 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) : 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...
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... Power ( ) button. Using the built-in USB jack Connect the built-in USB jack of the camcorder to the USB jack of a PC. • Use the USB cable (not supplied) according to the environment the PC is fully charged, the charging (CHG) indicator turns green. After the battery is used in the wall outlet. page 17 Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly and plug...
... Power ( ) button. Using the built-in USB jack Connect the built-in USB jack of the camcorder to the USB jack of a PC. • Use the USB cable (not supplied) according to the environment the PC is fully charged, the charging (CHG) indicator turns green. After the battery is used in the wall outlet. page 17 Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly and plug...
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... for reference. About the battery • The battery should be dealt with your Samsung retailer. getting started Available running time for the battery Mode Battery type Charging time Video resolution Continuous recording time Playback time IA-BH130LB 180min. (AC power adaptor) / 360min. (Built-in USB jack) HD SD 110min. 120min. 240min. 280min. • Charging time: Approximate time in minutes (min.) required to record. • To preserve battery power, keep the battery functioning 18 properly. Exposure...
... for reference. About the battery • The battery should be dealt with your Samsung retailer. getting started Available running time for the battery Mode Battery type Charging time Video resolution Continuous recording time Playback time IA-BH130LB 180min. (AC power adaptor) / 360min. (Built-in USB jack) HD SD 110min. 120min. 240min. 280min. • Charging time: Approximate time in minutes (min.) required to record. • To preserve battery power, keep the battery functioning 18 properly. Exposure...
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... the recording mode. The above is highlighted. 3. Press the OK button in STBY mode. • The Shortcut menu appears. .JO 45#: 2. Press the button to the selected mode. Each time you press the button, the following on the LCD screen. Pressing the OK button displays a shortcut menu of how to exit the shortcut menu. While many functions operate similarly, the setting process may vary, depending on the function. 21 USING...
... the recording mode. The above is highlighted. 3. Press the OK button in STBY mode. • The Shortcut menu appears. .JO 45#: 2. Press the button to the selected mode. Each time you press the button, the following on the LCD screen. Pressing the OK button displays a shortcut menu of how to exit the shortcut menu. While many functions operate similarly, the setting process may vary, depending on the function. 21 USING...
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... 9999 9999 (Unit: Approximate number of images) 1GB ⴊ 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. • Actual recording times may differ depending on settings. • The camcorder takes photos at one folder. • The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on the recording conditions and the subject. •...
... 9999 9999 (Unit: Approximate number of images) 1GB ⴊ 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. • Actual recording times may differ depending on settings. • The camcorder takes photos at one folder. • The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on the recording conditions and the subject. •...
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.... Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. pages 41~44 • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording, see if there are compressed in STBY mode right after recording. 1. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recovered, no other function is enabled. • Photo files recorded by your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode. QUICK VIEW Using the Quick View function, you...
.... Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. pages 41~44 • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording, see if there are compressed in STBY mode right after recording. 1. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being recovered, no other function is enabled. • Photo files recorded by your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode. QUICK VIEW Using the Quick View function, you...
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.../30p 480/60p Resolution of the video as follows. CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without switching modes. 1. It is recorded without a shutter sound. • Video keeps recording, even while photos are making a time lapse recording • The resolution of the captured photos depends on the resolution of captured photo 1920x1080 1280x720 896x504 33 Press the Recording start /stop ( ) button. • The recording ( ) indicator appears, and video recording starts. 2. When you want, and...
.../30p 480/60p Resolution of the video as follows. CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING) Your camcorder can capture photos without switching modes. 1. It is recorded without a shutter sound. • Video keeps recording, even while photos are making a time lapse recording • The resolution of the captured photos depends on the resolution of captured photo 1920x1080 1280x720 896x504 33 Press the Recording start /stop ( ) button. • The recording ( ) indicator appears, and video recording starts. 2. When you want, and...
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... and LCD screen automatically turn off or eject the memory card during playback, see "playback options." pages 59~70 • You can playback recorded video on the camcorder: - Insert a memory card. page 45 • When you selected. • To return to thumbnail index view while playing, use the Zoom lever. Menu 1MBZ.PEF .PWF 1MBZ Zoom .VMUJ7JFX Do not power off when you connect the Audio/Video cable to YouTube, Flickr, or FaceBook using the...
... and LCD screen automatically turn off or eject the memory card during playback, see "playback options." pages 59~70 • You can playback recorded video on the camcorder: - Insert a memory card. page 45 • When you selected. • To return to thumbnail index view while playing, use the Zoom lever. Menu 1MBZ.PEF .PWF 1MBZ Zoom .VMUJ7JFX Do not power off when you connect the Audio/Video cable to YouTube, Flickr, or FaceBook using the...
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... items • Off: Disables Time Lapse REC. • On ( ): Turns on the menu screen. 5. Set the desired recording interval ("Sec") with a set interval. 1 5 10 30 Sec - Interval ("Sec"): Image of recording. 24 ⳼ Hr 43 Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the set time interval between frames and the total time the camcorder will record in the storage media. - Press the MENU button / button "Time Lapse REC." 2. Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature, you...
... items • Off: Disables Time Lapse REC. • On ( ): Turns on the menu screen. 5. Set the desired recording interval ("Sec") with a set interval. 1 5 10 30 Sec - Interval ("Sec"): Image of recording. 24 ⳼ Hr 43 Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the set time interval between frames and the total time the camcorder will record in the storage media. - Press the MENU button / button "Time Lapse REC." 2. Time Lapse REC Using the Time Lapse feature, you...
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... "Photo." OK button. • The message corresponding to delete. • All Files: Deletes all files and data including protected files will be recovered. • Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the videos or photos you select. - Doing so may not operate. page 25 • Select the play mode by pressing the OK button, and then pressing the MENU button. - advanced playback Delete PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card...
... "Photo." OK button. • The message corresponding to delete. • All Files: Deletes all files and data including protected files will be recovered. • Do not eject a memory card or power off while deleting videos recorded on the videos or photos you select. - Doing so may not operate. page 25 • Select the play mode by pressing the OK button, and then pressing the MENU button. - advanced playback Delete PRECHECK! • Insert a memory card...
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Date/Time Set LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off * Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off * PC Software TV Connect Guide TV Display Default Set Language Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Default values - You can setup the date/time, OSD language, and display settings of the capacity. • If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu. 51 Press the MENU button to the camcorder using the battery. • These items and default values may...
Date/Time Set LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off * Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off * PC Software TV Connect Guide TV Display Default Set Language Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Default values - You can setup the date/time, OSD language, and display settings of the capacity. • If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu. 51 Press the MENU button to the camcorder using the battery. • These items and default values may...
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... must format storage media you want to correct problems with the / /OK button. 4FUUJOHT 4UPSBHF*OGP 'PSNBU 'JMF/P Menu &YJU 4FMFDU • Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting. • If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it can also use the provided AC power adapter, as the storage media may be corrupted if the battery...
... must format storage media you want to correct problems with the / /OK button. 4FUUJOHT 4UPSBHF*OGP 'PSNBU 'JMF/P Menu &YJU 4FMFDU • Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting. • If the storage media becomes corrupted, format it can also use the provided AC power adapter, as the storage media may be corrupted if the battery...
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... also set the Share mark on selected videos using the menu. Step 1 On the camcorder, select a video you must register first before actually uploading. Step 3 Press the Share ( ) button while your camcorder is connected to a computer. • A pop-up sharing window displaying the videos with the authorization. • According to YouTube's policy, direct video uploading may disable this product is connected to a Windows computer using the built-in USB jack...
... also set the Share mark on selected videos using the menu. Step 1 On the camcorder, select a video you must register first before actually uploading. Step 3 Press the Share ( ) button while your camcorder is connected to a computer. • A pop-up sharing window displaying the videos with the authorization. • According to YouTube's policy, direct video uploading may disable this product is connected to a Windows computer using the built-in USB jack...
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.... 5. Please update your anti-virus software to its latest version and scan your computer may to be infected by connecting the USB cable to a Windows computer by an Autorun virus. page 60 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the PC's screen after a moment. • Select "Open folder to view files using with a Windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer or copy recorded data to the camcorder.
.... 5. Please update your anti-virus software to its latest version and scan your computer may to be infected by connecting the USB cable to a Windows computer by an Autorun virus. page 60 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the PC's screen after a moment. • Select "Open folder to view files using with a Windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer or copy recorded data to the camcorder.
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... "TV Display" is a compact audio/video interface for the camcorder when you connect it to a TV. 68 • When the camcorder is connected to a TV, you use only a C to A type mini HDMI cable with the TV's remote control. page 36 Understanding the HDMI cable HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is set the TV's input selector to a Samsung TV that you cannot control the volume of this camcorder. Insert a memory card.
... "TV Display" is a compact audio/video interface for the camcorder when you connect it to a TV. 68 • When the camcorder is connected to a TV, you use only a C to A type mini HDMI cable with the TV's remote control. page 36 Understanding the HDMI cable HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is set the TV's input selector to a Samsung TV that you cannot control the volume of this camcorder. Insert a memory card.
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...HMX-U20RN/HMX-U20LN/HMX-U20SN System Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/2.3", CMOS (Complementary MetalOxide Semiconductor) F3.5 ~ F6.8, Optical zoom: x3 (Photo only), Intelli-zoom: x3.6 (Video only) 5.1mm~15.3mm LCD screen Size/dot number LCD screen method 2 inch / 154k TFT LCD Connectors Composite output HDMI output Audio output USB output 1Vp-p (75 Ω terminated) C type connector -7.5 dBs (600 Ω terminated) Built-in USB General Power source Power source type...
...HMX-U20RN/HMX-U20LN/HMX-U20SN System Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Image device Lens Focal length NTSC H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 1/2.3", CMOS (Complementary MetalOxide Semiconductor) F3.5 ~ F6.8, Optical zoom: x3 (Photo only), Intelli-zoom: x3.6 (Video only) 5.1mm~15.3mm LCD screen Size/dot number LCD screen method 2 inch / 154k TFT LCD Connectors Composite output HDMI output Audio output USB output 1Vp-p (75 Ω terminated) C type connector -7.5 dBs (600 Ω terminated) Built-in USB General Power source Power source type...