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... built-in high capacity flash memory that you can see (34x Optical/1200x Digital Zoom) Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality. Twice the memory options (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) The memory camcorder's external memory slot accepts both high capacity SDHC and MMCplus. In addition...
... built-in high capacity flash memory that you can see (34x Optical/1200x Digital Zoom) Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality. Twice the memory options (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) The memory camcorder's external memory slot accepts both high capacity SDHC and MMCplus. In addition...
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...user is encouraged to try to rain or moisture. 30. English_viii For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864) CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. special handling...cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the Federal ...
...user is encouraged to try to rain or moisture. 30. English_viii For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864) CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. special handling...cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this party responsible for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by the Federal ...
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...recorded video and audio. - R ecorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this memory camcorder or memory card, etc. Also, Samsung cannot be responsible for any damages caused when recording is incorrectly replaced. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is not ... with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. • The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: - S amsung cannot compensate for your trial recording to make a trial recording. - English_ix Samsung shall not ...
...recorded video and audio. - R ecorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this memory camcorder or memory card, etc. Also, Samsung cannot be responsible for any damages caused when recording is incorrectly replaced. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is not ... with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. • The recorded contents cannot be compensated for: - S amsung cannot compensate for your trial recording to make a trial recording. - English_ix Samsung shall not ...
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...- D ata recorded on . Even if you record an event such as colored dots (red, blue, and green). English_ Do not place the camcorder with a sharp object. - If you obtain the permission beforehand. This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault... of copyright, except for personal enjoyment, it : the LCD monitor could detach and the memory camcorder may fall. • Make a backup of important recorded data - P rotect your PC to other digital/analog media or devices is protected by copying the files to a PC. precautions on again. ...
...- D ata recorded on . Even if you record an event such as colored dots (red, blue, and green). English_ Do not place the camcorder with a sharp object. - If you obtain the permission beforehand. This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault... of copyright, except for personal enjoyment, it : the LCD monitor could detach and the memory camcorder may fall. • Make a backup of important recorded data - P rotect your PC to other digital/analog media or devices is protected by copying the files to a PC. precautions on again. ...
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recording 44 playback recording options 50 44 Recording movie images 45 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) 46 Zooming In and out 47 Movie Images playback 50 Changing the menu settings 52 Menu items 53 Using the recording menu items 53 iSCENE 54 White Balance 55 Exposure 56 Shutter 57 Focus 59 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 60 Digital Effect 61 16:9 Wide 61 Resolution 62 Wind Cut 62 Voice Mute 63 Back Light 64 Interval REC 66 C.Nite 66 Fader 67 Guideline 67 Digital Zoom English_0
recording 44 playback recording options 50 44 Recording movie images 45 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) 46 Zooming In and out 47 Movie Images playback 50 Changing the menu settings 52 Menu items 53 Using the recording menu items 53 iSCENE 54 White Balance 55 Exposure 56 Shutter 57 Focus 59 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 60 Digital Effect 61 16:9 Wide 61 Resolution 62 Wind Cut 62 Voice Mute 63 Back Light 64 Interval REC 66 C.Nite 66 Fader 67 Guideline 67 Digital Zoom English_0
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...* 1 4 Time counter (movie recording time: remaining recordable time) 5 LCD Enhancer * 6 Storage media (Built-in memory (SC-MX20C/ MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) or memory card) 7 Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time) 8 Movie image resolution ...Wind Cut 11 Back Light 12 Fader * 13 C.Nite * 14 Zoom (Optical zoom / Digital zoom) • The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the... memory card). • Functions marked with * won't be kept when the memory camcorder is turned off and on again. • For enhanced performance, the display indications...
...* 1 4 Time counter (movie recording time: remaining recordable time) 5 LCD Enhancer * 6 Storage media (Built-in memory (SC-MX20C/ MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) or memory card) 7 Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time) 8 Movie image resolution ...Wind Cut 11 Back Light 12 Fader * 13 C.Nite * 14 Zoom (Optical zoom / Digital zoom) • The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the... memory card). • Functions marked with * won't be kept when the memory camcorder is turned off and on again. • For enhanced performance, the display indications...
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... extra storage media. Using a memory card (not supplied) • This memory camcorder has multi card slot for access to SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) and MMCplus. • You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your memory camcorder. - Press the MENU button. • The menu list will appear. 2.... Using the built-in memory (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) • Because this memory camcorder has an...
... extra storage media. Using a memory card (not supplied) • This memory camcorder has multi card slot for access to SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) and MMCplus. • You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your memory camcorder. - Press the MENU button. • The menu list will appear. 2.... Using the built-in memory (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) • Because this memory camcorder has an...
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... To set write protection, move the switch up to realize data capacity over 2GB are not compatible with this memory camcorder.) • On this memory camcorder. This latest specification was established by SD Card Association to the direction of terminals. To enable writing, move the ...that you use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus with new SD specification Ver.2.00. SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card • SDHC memory card complies with your memory camcorder. ( SD memory cards over 2GB. • The SDHC memory card supports a mechanical write protection...
... To set write protection, move the switch up to realize data capacity over 2GB are not compatible with this memory camcorder.) • On this memory camcorder. This latest specification was established by SD Card Association to the direction of terminals. To enable writing, move the ...that you use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus with new SD specification Ver.2.00. SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card • SDHC memory card complies with your memory camcorder. ( SD memory cards over 2GB. • The SDHC memory card supports a mechanical write protection...
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This memory camcorder allows you operate the Zoom (W/T) lever during digital zoom the quality of image may suffer. • Fast zooming or zooming in • Slide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto). (Or press the Control button ( ) ... close-up to use "Anti-Shake (HDIS)" with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the LCD panel. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is zoomed in and enlarged. • Frequent use of the lever may produce slow focusing. Focus automatically or seize...
This memory camcorder allows you operate the Zoom (W/T) lever during digital zoom the quality of image may suffer. • Fast zooming or zooming in • Slide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto). (Or press the Control button ( ) ... close-up to use "Anti-Shake (HDIS)" with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the LCD panel. • The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is zoomed in and enlarged. • Frequent use of the lever may produce slow focusing. Focus automatically or seize...
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Page 53 54 55 56 57 59 60 61 61 62 62 63 64 66 66 67 67 English_52 recording options MENU ITEMS • Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. ➥pages 53~67 Menu items in Movie Record ( ) Items iSCENE White Balance Exposure Shutter Focus Anti-Shake (HDIS) Digital Effect 16:9 Wide Resolution Wind Cut Voice Mute Back Light Interval REC C.Nite Fader Guideline Digital Zoom Settings Default value Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Off Off On TV Fine Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off -
Page 53 54 55 56 57 59 60 61 61 62 62 63 64 66 66 67 67 English_52 recording options MENU ITEMS • Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. ➥pages 53~67 Menu items in Movie Record ( ) Items iSCENE White Balance Exposure Shutter Focus Anti-Shake (HDIS) Digital Effect 16:9 Wide Resolution Wind Cut Voice Mute Back Light Interval REC C.Nite Fader Guideline Digital Zoom Settings Default value Auto Auto Auto Auto Auto Off Off On TV Fine Off Off Off Off Off Off Off Off -
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...is in use. • It is set . Exposure value can be set between "00" and "29". - If you specify "Digital Zoom" to "Off" before setting white balance. ➥page 67 • Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change. • During normal...the white balance settings. You can adjust the brightness of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Exposure T he memory camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Because the color temperature is different depending on -screen display "Auto" This option automatically adjusts image ...
...is in use. • It is set . Exposure value can be set between "00" and "29". - If you specify "Digital Zoom" to "Off" before setting white balance. ➥page 67 • Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change. • During normal...the white balance settings. You can adjust the brightness of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Exposure T he memory camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Because the color temperature is different depending on -screen display "Auto" This option automatically adjusts image ...
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... by detecting faces automatically. item "Auto" "Face Detection" contents on the creative side of a person's face. Focus • The memory camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). • You can also manually focus a subject depending on " • Face Detection will... mode. • While using the following functions, you to use the "Face Detection" function: EASY Q, iSCENE, Shutter, Exposure, Digital Effect, C.Nite ➥page 105 English_57 You must facing them "head-on the recording conditions. None Records under certain conditions that make...
... by detecting faces automatically. item "Auto" "Face Detection" contents on the creative side of a person's face. Focus • The memory camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). • You can also manually focus a subject depending on " • Face Detection will... mode. • While using the following functions, you to use the "Face Detection" function: EASY Q, iSCENE, Shutter, Exposure, Digital Effect, C.Nite ➥page 105 English_57 You must facing them "head-on the recording conditions. None Records under certain conditions that make...
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recording options Focusing manually during recording: This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close to the memory camcorder, others further away. • A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. • Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car. •...turned off . ➥page 67 • When the focusing reaches to "Auto" automatically. • Before focusing by manual, frame your scene by zooming. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off . Press the Control button ( / ) to adjust focus, then press the OK button. Zooming after press the Control button ( / ) is pressed....
recording options Focusing manually during recording: This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close to the memory camcorder, others further away. • A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow. • Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car. •...turned off . ➥page 67 • When the focusing reaches to "Auto" automatically. • Before focusing by manual, frame your scene by zooming. Turn the "Digital Zoom" off . Press the Control button ( / ) to adjust focus, then press the OK button. Zooming after press the Control button ( / ) is pressed....
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... to record and the effect you wish to create. • There are not available while EASY Q is in segments. • "Digital Effect" modes are 10 different digital effect options. If you want to use the following functions, set the "16:9 Wide" or "C.Nite" menu to "Off" first.... a reddish brown pigment. 3 "Negative" 4 "Art" Reverses the colors and the brightness, creating the look to your recording. • Select the appropriate digital effect for facial imperfections. "Stepprinting" Technique of recording the image in use. • In "16:9 Wide" or "C.Nite" mode, you can not ...
... to record and the effect you wish to create. • There are not available while EASY Q is in segments. • "Digital Effect" modes are 10 different digital effect options. If you want to use the following functions, set the "16:9 Wide" or "C.Nite" menu to "Off" first.... a reddish brown pigment. 3 "Negative" 4 "Art" Reverses the colors and the brightness, creating the look to your recording. • Select the appropriate digital effect for facial imperfections. "Stepprinting" Technique of recording the image in use. • In "16:9 Wide" or "C.Nite" mode, you can not ...
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... "16:9 Wide" mode, you want to use the standard display aspect 4:3 ratio on the resolution of 16:9 aspect ratio. This memory camcorder can not use the following functions : "Mosaic", "Mirror", "Stepprinting" (Digital Effect). item contents on a PC. • You can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback (16...
... "16:9 Wide" mode, you want to use the standard display aspect 4:3 ratio on the resolution of 16:9 aspect ratio. This memory camcorder can not use the following functions : "Mosaic", "Mirror", "Stepprinting" (Digital Effect). item contents on a PC. • You can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback (16...
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...result in the center square for proper positioning. item contents on-screen display "Off" Only optical zoom is performed digitally. Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar. Guideline • Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that the image quality ...right side of guidelines. None • You can easily set the image composition when recording. • The memory camcorder provides 3 types of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. English_67 "Safety Zone" Enables you move the zoom lever. The zooming zone appears when you to center ...
...result in the center square for proper positioning. item contents on-screen display "Off" Only optical zoom is performed digitally. Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar. Guideline • Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that the image quality ...right side of guidelines. None • You can easily set the image composition when recording. • The memory camcorder provides 3 types of the bar shows the digital zooming zone. English_67 "Safety Zone" Enables you move the zoom lever. The zooming zone appears when you to center ...
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...; There are grayed out. "C.Nite", "Digital Zoom", "Digital Effect : Mirror" "Digital Effect : Mosaic" "Digital Effect : Stepprinting" "Digital Zoom", "Exposure : Manual", "Shutter : Manual", "Focus : Face Detection", "Back Light", "iSCENE : Manual" "Digital Effect : Mirror", "Digital Effect : Mosaic", "Digital Effect : Stepprinting" "C.Nite", "Focus : Face Detection" "Focus : Face Detection" "Focus : Face Detection", "Digital Zoom" "Digital Effect : Mirror", "Digital Effect : Mosaic", "Digital Effect : Stepprinting" "Fader" "Focus : Face...
...; There are grayed out. "C.Nite", "Digital Zoom", "Digital Effect : Mirror" "Digital Effect : Mosaic" "Digital Effect : Stepprinting" "Digital Zoom", "Exposure : Manual", "Shutter : Manual", "Focus : Face Detection", "Back Light", "iSCENE : Manual" "Digital Effect : Mirror", "Digital Effect : Mosaic", "Digital Effect : Stepprinting" "C.Nite", "Focus : Face Detection" "Focus : Face Detection" "Focus : Face Detection", "Digital Zoom" "Digital Effect : Mirror", "Digital Effect : Mosaic", "Digital Effect : Stepprinting" "Fader" "Focus : Face...
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...specifications and design may be changed without notice. English_113 specifications Model Name: S C-MX20/SC-MX20B/SC-MX20H/SC-MX20L/SC-MX20R SC-MX20C/SC-MX20CH/SC-MX20E/SC-MX20EL/SC-MX20ER Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Recording resolution Image device Lens Focal...3.0Mbps), Web & Mobile (about 2.0Mbps) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) (Max/Effective : 680K/460K pixels) F1.6 to 4.3, 34x (Optical), 1200x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens 2.3~78.2mm 3.0 Lux Ø30.5 LCD screen 2.7 inches wide, 112k 1.6" interlaced scan, LCD panel / TFT active matrix system Connectors...
...specifications and design may be changed without notice. English_113 specifications Model Name: S C-MX20/SC-MX20B/SC-MX20H/SC-MX20L/SC-MX20R SC-MX20C/SC-MX20CH/SC-MX20E/SC-MX20EL/SC-MX20ER Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Recording resolution Image device Lens Focal...3.0Mbps), Web & Mobile (about 2.0Mbps) CCD (Charge Coupled Device) (Max/Effective : 680K/460K pixels) F1.6 to 4.3, 34x (Optical), 1200x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens 2.3~78.2mm 3.0 Lux Ø30.5 LCD screen 2.7 inches wide, 112k 1.6" interlaced scan, LCD panel / TFT active matrix system Connectors...