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... press the MODE button to set Photo ( ). • The lens opens automatically with audio, no indicator is heard. When the indicator disappears, the photo image has been recorded. • While saving the photo image on the LCD screen. 3. recording Basic procedures to turn the HD camcorder on. Turn the HD camcorder on. • Connect a power source to the HD camcorder. (A battery pack or an AC power adaptor) • Slide the POWER switch downward to record a movie or photo image are described...
... press the MODE button to set Photo ( ). • The lens opens automatically with audio, no indicator is heard. When the indicator disappears, the photo image has been recorded. • While saving the photo image on the LCD screen. 3. recording Basic procedures to turn the HD camcorder on. Turn the HD camcorder on. • Connect a power source to the HD camcorder. (A battery pack or an AC power adaptor) • Slide the POWER switch downward to record a movie or photo image are described...
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... camcorder VIDEO MUSIC Photo image files Movie image files Music files setting data Set the "USB Connect" to view files using Windows Explorer" and click "OK." 3. You can select the desired memory type. • Select "Open folders to "Mass Storage." 2. Connect the HD camcorder to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA 1. The folders in the storage media appear. • Different file types are the built-in the 'My Computer'. connecting to a PC CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files...
... camcorder VIDEO MUSIC Photo image files Movie image files Music files setting data Set the "USB Connect" to view files using Windows Explorer" and click "OK." 3. You can select the desired memory type. • Select "Open folders to "Mass Storage." 2. Connect the HD camcorder to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA 1. The folders in the storage media appear. • Different file types are the built-in the 'My Computer'. connecting to a PC CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files...
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... camcorder supports Anynet+. Swivel handle for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in high capacity flash memory that enables you to sharply increase the recordable time with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to record movie or photo images. Anynet+ is an AV network system that allows you to control all connected Samsung...
... camcorder supports Anynet+. Swivel handle for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in high capacity flash memory that enables you to sharply increase the recordable time with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to record movie or photo images. Anynet+ is an AV network system that allows you to control all connected Samsung...
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... CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE See figure below. 21. LIGHTNING: For added protection of time, unplug it from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having one blade wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 18. Do not defeat the safety purpose of antenna-discharge unit, connection to...
... CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE See figure below. 21. LIGHTNING: For added protection of time, unplug it from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having one blade wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 18. Do not defeat the safety purpose of antenna-discharge unit, connection to...
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... view 08 Right & top view 09 Rear & bottom view PREPARATION 10 10 Using the remote control 11 Installing the button type battery 11 Using the cradle 12 Holding the HD camcorder 13 Charging the battery pack 17 Basic HD camcorder operation 18 Screen indicators 22 Using the display ( )/iCHECK button 23 Using the LCD screen 24 Initial setting: OSD language & date and time BEFORE RECORDING 26 26 Selecting the storage media 27 Inserting/ejecting a memory card 28 Recordable time and number of images 29 Selecting a suitable memory card English...
... view 08 Right & top view 09 Rear & bottom view PREPARATION 10 10 Using the remote control 11 Installing the button type battery 11 Using the cradle 12 Holding the HD camcorder 13 Charging the battery pack 17 Basic HD camcorder operation 18 Screen indicators 22 Using the display ( )/iCHECK button 23 Using the LCD screen 24 Initial setting: OSD language & date and time BEFORE RECORDING 26 26 Selecting the storage media 27 Inserting/ejecting a memory card 28 Recordable time and number of images 29 Selecting a suitable memory card English...
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...-00180E) AC power adaptor (AA-E9 type) (AD44-00116B) Multi-AV cable (AD39-00119E) Component cable (AD39-00142B) USB cable (AD82-00295A) Quick start guide(printed). For more detailed instructions, refer to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle. Your HD camcorder includes user manual CD and quick start guide (AD82-00324A) Button type battery (type: CR2025) (AD43-10130H) Remote control (AD59-00153C) Cradle (AD82-00321A) Software CD (AD46-00095A) User manual CD (AD82...
...-00180E) AC power adaptor (AA-E9 type) (AD44-00116B) Multi-AV cable (AD39-00119E) Component cable (AD39-00142B) USB cable (AD82-00295A) Quick start guide(printed). For more detailed instructions, refer to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle. Your HD camcorder includes user manual CD and quick start guide (AD82-00324A) Button type battery (type: CR2025) (AD43-10130H) Remote control (AD59-00153C) Cradle (AD82-00321A) Software CD (AD46-00095A) User manual CD (AD82...
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... is connected.) ⱇ Menu tab ⱈ Zoom / Digital zoom position* ⱉ Date/Time ⱊ Mute on the screen. Movie record mode Ⱝ Movie record mode Ⱟ Operating mode (STBY (standby) or (recording)) ⰱ Time counter (movie recording time) / Self timer* ⰳ Face detect ⰵ Remaining recordable time () ⰷ Warning indicators and messages ⰹ Storage media (built-in memory or memory card) ⰻ Battery info. (remaining battery level/time) ⰽ Movie image quality ⰿ Movie image resolution ⱀ LCD...
... is connected.) ⱇ Menu tab ⱈ Zoom / Digital zoom position* ⱉ Date/Time ⱊ Mute on the screen. Movie record mode Ⱝ Movie record mode Ⱟ Operating mode (STBY (standby) or (recording)) ⰱ Time counter (movie recording time) / Self timer* ⰳ Face detect ⰵ Remaining recordable time () ⰷ Warning indicators and messages ⰹ Storage media (built-in memory or memory card) ⰻ Battery info. (remaining battery level/time) ⰽ Movie image quality ⰿ Movie image resolution ⱀ LCD...
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...; File name (file number) ⰳ Time code (elapsed time / recorded time) ⰵ Warning indicators and messages / Volume control ⰷ Storage media (built-in memory or memory card) ⰹ Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time) ⰻ LCD enhancer ⰽ Movie image quality ⰿ Movie image resolution ⱀ Date/Time ⱁ TV type (when component or Multi-AV cable is connected.) Ⱟ ⰷ ⱂ Component out (when component cable is connected.) ⱃ Movie play related function tab 10 (Skip / Search / Play / Pause / Slow Playback...
...; File name (file number) ⰳ Time code (elapsed time / recorded time) ⰵ Warning indicators and messages / Volume control ⰷ Storage media (built-in memory or memory card) ⰹ Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time) ⰻ LCD enhancer ⰽ Movie image quality ⰿ Movie image resolution ⱀ Date/Time ⱁ TV type (when component or Multi-AV cable is connected.) Ⱟ ⰷ ⱂ Component out (when component cable is connected.) ⱃ Movie play related function tab 10 (Skip / Search / Play / Pause / Slow Playback...
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...; Do not remove the power (battery pack or AC power adaptor) when accessing storage media such as recording, playback, format, delete, etc. Touch the Settings ( ) tab. 3. Touch "Storage Type," then the desired storage media. • "Memory": When using the memory card (SDHC or MMCplus card). 5. before recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA • You can record movie and photo images on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.) • Before inserting or ejecting the memory card, turn the HD camcorder off. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab...
...; Do not remove the power (battery pack or AC power adaptor) when accessing storage media such as recording, playback, format, delete, etc. Touch the Settings ( ) tab. 3. Touch "Storage Type," then the desired storage media. • "Memory": When using the memory card (SDHC or MMCplus card). 5. before recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA • You can record movie and photo images on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.) • Before inserting or ejecting the memory card, turn the HD camcorder off. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab...
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... Recording start/stop button is enabled. Also, audio is not recorded while recording in [SD] Slow Motion, if you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. • For on-screen information display, see page 18. • For approximate recording time, see "RECORDING MENU ITEMS" on pages 55-67. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. recording • Movie images are compressed in H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) format. • Eject...
... Recording start/stop button is enabled. Also, audio is not recorded while recording in [SD] Slow Motion, if you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. • For on-screen information display, see page 18. • For approximate recording time, see "RECORDING MENU ITEMS" on pages 55-67. • Do not operate the power switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. recording • Movie images are compressed in H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) format. • Eject...
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... for digital cameras: Image files can be recorded with HD camcorder on. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 26 (If you cannot proceed with the next recording. • The number of screen (when auto focus is selected). • When the image is in focus, the () indicator is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 59 • Do not operate the POWER switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. TAKING PHOTO IMAGES...
... for digital cameras: Image files can be recorded with HD camcorder on. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 26 (If you cannot proceed with the next recording. • The number of screen (when auto focus is selected). • When the image is in focus, the () indicator is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 59 • Do not operate the POWER switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. TAKING PHOTO IMAGES...
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... Experts Group) format. 00:00:20 / 00:30:00 80 Min 100-0001 ►ll 100-0001 3958 80 Min 36_ English recording CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK • This function works only in Play mode. page 17 • If you press the PHOTO button during playback, the camcorder stops playing and saves one image of the current movie scene that is paused. • Set the appropriate storage media. page...
... Experts Group) format. 00:00:20 / 00:30:00 80 Min 100-0001 ►ll 100-0001 3958 80 Min 36_ English recording CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK • This function works only in Play mode. page 17 • If you press the PHOTO button during playback, the camcorder stops playing and saves one image of the current movie scene that is paused. • Set the appropriate storage media. page...
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... flash after use . Slow sync flash mode allows the user to prevent a blurred photo image. Shot," "EASY Q," "Exposure(Manual)." To close to slow and the flash fires at night or in other dark places. The battery power will be consumed faster with priority. The shutter speed is set, the flash fires 3 times to perform red-eye reduction during recording according to the set to people's eyes. Auto ( ), Red- Fill in flash Flash mode Settings Off Auto Contents Disables the function. Use...
... flash after use . Slow sync flash mode allows the user to prevent a blurred photo image. Shot," "EASY Q," "Exposure(Manual)." To close to slow and the flash fires at night or in other dark places. The battery power will be consumed faster with priority. The shutter speed is set, the flash fires 3 times to perform red-eye reduction during recording according to the set to people's eyes. Auto ( ), Red- Fill in flash Flash mode Settings Off Auto Contents Disables the function. Use...
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connection You can use Anynet+ function, set "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)" to a TV with the HDMI cable. English _45 Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for output use only. • You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the HD camcorder to a Samsung Anynet+ supported TV with an HDMI cable. (The HDMI cable is an optional accessory.) If an HDMI cable is not necessary. Manual setting is used , the connection method and...
connection You can use Anynet+ function, set "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)" to a TV with the HDMI cable. English _45 Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for output use only. • You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the HD camcorder to a Samsung Anynet+ supported TV with an HDMI cable. (The HDMI cable is an optional accessory.) If an HDMI cable is not necessary. Manual setting is used , the connection method and...
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...; TV type is set the component video output to match the TV you have connected. TV Type You can set to on automatically when an HDMI cable is connected, so this setting only when connecting to use the wide screen TV mode. Component Out You can select the aspect ratio during playback on the screen. When "Auto" is output in the 720x480p format. Use this function is not operated. The recorded file is selected...
...; TV type is set the component video output to match the TV you have connected. TV Type You can set to on automatically when an HDMI cable is connected, so this setting only when connecting to use the wide screen TV mode. Component Out You can select the aspect ratio during playback on the screen. When "Auto" is output in the 720x480p format. Use this function is not operated. The recorded file is selected...
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CyberLink DVD Suite The following requirements must be satisfied to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. Delete the existing integrated codec then install this program. • When the distorted picture or color is on a Macintosh computer. 94_ English OS CPU RAM USB Display Miscellaneous Supported media Video card Windows Vista or XP (Windows XP Service Pack 2) Intel® Pentium® 4, 3.2 GHz / AMD Athlon 64FX, 2.6GHz recommended...
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CyberLink DVD Suite The following requirements must be satisfied to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. Delete the existing integrated codec then install this program. • When the distorted picture or color is on a Macintosh computer. 94_ English OS CPU RAM USB Display Miscellaneous Supported media Video card Windows Vista or XP (Windows XP Service Pack 2) Intel® Pentium® 4, 3.2 GHz / AMD Athlon 64FX, 2.6GHz recommended...
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... camcorder.) • Set the appropriate storage media. page 26 (If you want to the PC with a USB cable. page 97 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. VIDEO MUSIC Photo image files Movie image files Music files setting data 98_ English connecting to view files using Windows Explorer" and click "OK." 3. For example, when (F:) drive and (G:) drive are recognized in the PC, (F:) drive and (G:) drive are stored in different folders. • If the "Removable Disk" window...
... camcorder.) • Set the appropriate storage media. page 26 (If you want to the PC with a USB cable. page 97 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. VIDEO MUSIC Photo image files Movie image files Music files setting data 98_ English connecting to view files using Windows Explorer" and click "OK." 3. For example, when (F:) drive and (G:) drive are recognized in the PC, (F:) drive and (G:) drive are stored in different folders. • If the "Removable Disk" window...
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... installed on your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Use another battery pack. Insert a battery pack to "5 min"? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the HD camcorder is properly connected to "Off." page 75 • The battery pack is not fully charged. Power cannot be discharged. The power turns off automatically. • Is "Auto Power Off" set to the HD camcorder. To disable this option, change the setting of "Auto Power...
... installed on your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Use another battery pack. Insert a battery pack to "5 min"? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the HD camcorder is properly connected to "Off." page 75 • The battery pack is not fully charged. Power cannot be discharged. The power turns off automatically. • Is "Auto Power Off" set to the HD camcorder. To disable this option, change the setting of "Auto Power...
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... turning the power off. dark. • Use the LCD enhancer function. If you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the screen. The image on the LCD • The HD camcorder is in Demo mode. Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording. Explanation/Solution • Press the MODE button to set Movie ( ). page 17 • There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. • Check if memory card...
... turning the power off. dark. • Use the LCD enhancer function. If you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the screen. The image on the LCD • The HD camcorder is in Demo mode. Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording. Explanation/Solution • Press the MODE button to set Movie ( ). page 17 • There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. • Check if memory card...
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These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. specifications Model name: SC-HMX20C System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/1.8" CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) (Max: 6.4M pixels/Effective: 4M pixels) Lens F1.8 10x (Optical), 10x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens Focal length 6.3 ~ 63mm Filter diameter Ø49 LCD screen Size/dot number 2.7inch wide 230k LCD screen method TFT LCD Connectors Composite output 1Vp-p (75...
These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice. specifications Model name: SC-HMX20C System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/1.8" CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) (Max: 6.4M pixels/Effective: 4M pixels) Lens F1.8 10x (Optical), 10x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens Focal length 6.3 ~ 63mm Filter diameter Ø49 LCD screen Size/dot number 2.7inch wide 230k LCD screen method TFT LCD Connectors Composite output 1Vp-p (75...