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To receive more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual(PDF) on the provided CD. For more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register 臺灣 中文 imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. ENG FRA SPA POR SC-HMX20C High Definition Digital Camcorder quick start guide Your HD camcorder includes user manual CD and quick start guide(printed).
To receive more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual(PDF) on the provided CD. For more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register 臺灣 中文 imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. ENG FRA SPA POR SC-HMX20C High Definition Digital Camcorder quick start guide Your HD camcorder includes user manual CD and quick start guide(printed).
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...(AD69-00932A) Core filters (AD82-00323A) HDMI cable (Optional) (MF39-00299A) The contents may vary by model. getting to know your nearest Samsung dealer. You have to connect the AC power adaptor to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle. 02_ English If any of... these items is missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of each item may vary depending on the sales region. Parts and accessories are...
...(AD69-00932A) Core filters (AD82-00323A) HDMI cable (Optional) (MF39-00299A) The contents may vary by model. getting to know your nearest Samsung dealer. You have to connect the AC power adaptor to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle. 02_ English If any of... these items is missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of each item may vary depending on the sales region. Parts and accessories are...
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getting to know your HD camcorder REAR & BOTTOM VIEW ⰽ ⰿⱀ ⰻ ⡉ ⡊ ⡋ ⰹ ⰷ Ⱝ MODE button/Mode indicator (Movie ( ) / Photo ( ) / Play ( Ⱟ OPEN switch ⰱ Recording ...
getting to know your HD camcorder REAR & BOTTOM VIEW ⰽ ⰿⱀ ⰻ ⡉ ⡊ ⡋ ⰹ ⰷ Ⱝ MODE button/Mode indicator (Movie ( ) / Photo ( ) / Play ( Ⱟ OPEN switch ⰱ Recording ...
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... battery pack cover. Inserting the battery pack 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it is placed as shown in the HD camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket. 4. Charging, recording and playback times with a fully ...Slide the POWER switch downward to turn off , the battery pack will still discharge if it softly clicks. • Make sure that word mark (SAMSUNG) is facing left while the camcorder is left inserted in the figure. 2. Once charged, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your HD...
... battery pack cover. Inserting the battery pack 1. Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it is placed as shown in the HD camcorder. Open the DC IN jack cover and connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket. 4. Charging, recording and playback times with a fully ...Slide the POWER switch downward to turn off , the battery pack will still discharge if it softly clicks. • Make sure that word mark (SAMSUNG) is facing left while the camcorder is left inserted in the figure. 2. Once charged, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the DC IN jack on your HD...
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... 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. 2. To exit, Exit ( ) tab or Return ( ) tab repeatedly until "Storage Type" is placed as shown ...in memory or a memory card, so you want to pop it softly clicks. • Make sure that the terminal portion is facing left and the camcorder is displayed. 80 Min LCD Control LCD Enhancer 2 / 6 Storage Type Storage Info 4. Close the memory card cover. Ejecting a memory card 1. INSERTING...
... 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. 2. To exit, Exit ( ) tab or Return ( ) tab repeatedly until "Storage Type" is placed as shown ...in memory or a memory card, so you want to pop it softly clicks. • Make sure that the terminal portion is facing left and the camcorder is displayed. 80 Min LCD Control LCD Enhancer 2 / 6 Storage Type Storage Info 4. Close the memory card cover. Ejecting a memory card 1. INSERTING...
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... record movie images with audio, no indicator is finished, turn on . • Set the appropriate storage media. (If you cannot proceed with HD camcorder on the audio (by touching the ( ) tab), or stop button again. 4. Check the subject on the LCD screen. 3. Press the PHOTO button down... (half press). • The HD camcorder automatically focuses on . Check the subject on the LCD screen. 3. This indicator keeps you reminded of the current Mute status until you want to set...
... record movie images with audio, no indicator is finished, turn on . • Set the appropriate storage media. (If you cannot proceed with HD camcorder on the audio (by touching the ( ) tab), or stop button again. 4. Check the subject on the LCD screen. 3. Press the PHOTO button down... (half press). • The HD camcorder automatically focuses on . Check the subject on the LCD screen. 3. This indicator keeps you reminded of the current Mute status until you want to set...
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... provided USB cable. connecting to a PC CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files to your PC, connect your HD PC camcorder to "Mass Storage." 2. The folders in the storage media appear. • Different file types are the built-in the 'My Computer'. Set the "USB Connect..." to the PC with a USB cable. • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on . • Set the "USB Connect" to "Mass Storage." (It is set to "Mass Storage" by default when you purchase the HD...
... provided USB cable. connecting to a PC CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files to your PC, connect your HD PC camcorder to "Mass Storage." 2. The folders in the storage media appear. • Different file types are the built-in the 'My Computer'. Set the "USB Connect..." to the PC with a USB cable. • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on . • Set the "USB Connect" to "Mass Storage." (It is set to "Mass Storage" by default when you purchase the HD...
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... more details on using the programs included in the DVD Suite software: • CyberLink Power DVD: plays back the video files recorded to your HD camcorder. • Power Director: edits the video files copied to a PC. • Power Producer: burns a DVD with a file format supported by the PowerDVD and playlist. 1. Programs...
... more details on using the programs included in the DVD Suite software: • CyberLink Power DVD: plays back the video files recorded to your HD camcorder. • Power Director: edits the video files copied to a PC. • Power Producer: burns a DVD with a file format supported by the PowerDVD and playlist. 1. Programs...
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SC-HMX20C High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
SC-HMX20C High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register
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... widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. Movies recorded at SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be displayed with a sharper image than previous SD camcorders (480i). To enjoy HD-quality images, use an HDMI or Component cable. ii_ English Select the recording image quality, Full HD ...ENJOYING IMAGES WITH FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality. • This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with SD (standard definition) image quality. - Full HD (high definition) image quality: 60i (interlaced) 1920 SD (standard ...
... widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. Movies recorded at SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be displayed with a sharper image than previous SD camcorders (480i). To enjoy HD-quality images, use an HDMI or Component cable. ii_ English Select the recording image quality, Full HD ...ENJOYING IMAGES WITH FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality. • This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with SD (standard definition) image quality. - Full HD (high definition) image quality: 60i (interlaced) 1920 SD (standard ...
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... LCD screen rotates up to a standard definition TV. • This HD camcorder supports Anynet+. Touch panel adopted You can adjust the swivel handle's angle up to 150° to control all connected Samsung AV devices with the same size storage. High-capacity embedded flash memory The HD... camcorder has built-in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. Refer to sharply increase the recordable...
... LCD screen rotates up to a standard definition TV. • This HD camcorder supports Anynet+. Touch panel adopted You can adjust the swivel handle's angle up to 150° to control all connected Samsung AV devices with the same size storage. High-capacity embedded flash memory The HD... camcorder has built-in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. Refer to sharply increase the recordable...
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...that death or serious personal injury is a potential risk for future reference. WARNING Means that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture." To disconnect the... English This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow them explicitly. important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that there are here to prevent...
...that death or serious personal injury is a potential risk for future reference. WARNING Means that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture." To disconnect the... English This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow them explicitly. important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that there are here to prevent...
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... not block any heat sources such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have fallen into your CAMCORDER on the apparatus. 16. Protect the power cord from being walked on or near a radiator or heat register. English _v A polarized ... outlet. 10. Apparatus shall not be exposed to qualified service personnel. Never place your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the CAMCORDER and to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in accordance with dry cloth...
... not block any heat sources such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have fallen into your CAMCORDER on the apparatus. 16. Protect the power cord from being walked on or near a radiator or heat register. English _v A polarized ... outlet. 10. Apparatus shall not be exposed to qualified service personnel. Never place your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of the CAMCORDER and to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in accordance with dry cloth...
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... where they are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. ...other sources, refer to be operated only from the unit. 20. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be walked on the label. A CAMCORDER is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. LIGHTNING: For added protection of the polarized plug. 19. If you are unable to lightning ...
... where they are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. ...other sources, refer to be operated only from the unit. 20. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be walked on the label. A CAMCORDER is left unattended and unused for the grounding electrode. LIGHTNING: For added protection of the polarized plug. 19. If you are unable to lightning ...
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...this indicates a need for service. 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions. 22. c. e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to qualified service personnel. 26. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never ... should be fatal. 23. When the power-supply cord or plug is in safe operating order. If any kind onto the CAMCORDER. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by a technician before use. 25. Improper adjustment of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects ...
...this indicates a need for service. 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are covered by the operating instructions. 22. c. e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Unauthorized substitutions may expose you to qualified service personnel. 26. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never ... should be fatal. 23. When the power-supply cord or plug is in safe operating order. If any kind onto the CAMCORDER. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by a technician before use. 25. Improper adjustment of any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects ...
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Caution Danger of recorded contents. important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This HD camcorder records video in the HD camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in H.264 (MPEG4...protective grounding connection. • Batteries shall not be exposed to make a trial recording. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to a mistake when handling this HD camcorder or memory card, etc. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Recorded contents ...
Caution Danger of recorded contents. important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This HD camcorder records video in the HD camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in H.264 (MPEG4...protective grounding connection. • Batteries shall not be exposed to make a trial recording. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to a mistake when handling this HD camcorder or memory card, etc. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Recorded contents ...
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Data recorded on the storage media in this HD camcorder using other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respect companies. • Furthermore, "TM" and "R" are not mentioned in each case in this manual. NOTES ... recorded data by the copyright act and cannot be used without any notice. x_ English Refer to other product names mentioned here in this HD camcorder is intended for storage. ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • The screenshots are subject to a PC. important information on use only. We also recommend you...
Data recorded on the storage media in this HD camcorder using other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respect companies. • Furthermore, "TM" and "R" are not mentioned in each case in this manual. NOTES ... recorded data by the copyright act and cannot be used without any notice. x_ English Refer to other product names mentioned here in this HD camcorder is intended for storage. ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • The screenshots are subject to a PC. important information on use only. We also recommend you...
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... images in the storage media, so there is no cause for LCD screen), 0.01% or less pixels may be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with a sharp object.... - Take great care that will be missing (black dots) or may occur. Do not place the camcorder with care: - Among the total number of this does not indicate a fault. The LCD is turned on surface of product: The surface of the current...
... images in the storage media, so there is no cause for LCD screen), 0.01% or less pixels may be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or immediately after power is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with a sharp object.... - Take great care that will be missing (black dots) or may occur. Do not place the camcorder with care: - Among the total number of this does not indicate a fault. The LCD is turned on surface of product: The surface of the current...
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... deteriorate. • Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. During playback of ambient temperature: - Do not leave the HD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is over 140°F (60°C) or under 32°F (0°C) will not turn... on radio broadcasts. • Do not use the HD camcorder near a radio transmitter or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. xii_ English precautions when using • Be careful of...
... deteriorate. • Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing. During playback of ambient temperature: - Do not leave the HD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is over 140°F (60°C) or under 32°F (0°C) will not turn... on radio broadcasts. • Do not use the HD camcorder near a radio transmitter or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. xii_ English precautions when using • Be careful of...
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... TO KNOW YOUR HD CAMCORDER 06 06 What's included with your HD camcorder 07 Front & left 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 ...
... TO KNOW YOUR HD CAMCORDER 06 06 What's included with your HD camcorder 07 Front & left 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 ...