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To receive more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual(PDF) on the provided CD. 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). 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.
To receive more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual(PDF) on the provided CD. 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). 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.
Quick Guide (ENGLISH)
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...region. Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer. To buy this one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer. You have to connect the AC power adaptor to know your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of each... item may vary by model. getting to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle. 02_ English If any of these items is missing from your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes...
...region. Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer. To buy this one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer. You have to connect the AC power adaptor to know your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of each... item may vary by model. getting to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle. 02_ English If any of these items is missing from your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes...
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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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...the AC power adaptor to charge the battery pack before you start using your HD camcorder. • Even with no zoom operation, LCD open, etc.) Battery type Charging time IA-BP85ST approx. 100 min Recording format HD SD Continuous recording time approx. 85 min approx. 90 min Playback time approx...pack slot until it is placed as shown in the HD camcorder. Connect the AC power adaptor 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,...
...the AC power adaptor to charge the battery pack before you start using your HD camcorder. • Even with no zoom operation, LCD open, etc.) Battery type Charging time IA-BP85ST approx. 100 min Recording format HD SD Continuous recording time approx. 85 min approx. 90 min Playback time approx...pack slot until it is placed as shown in the HD camcorder. Connect the AC power adaptor 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,...
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...OPEN switch upward as shown in the figure. 2. Slightly push the memory card inwards to use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your HD camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.) • Before inserting or ejecting the ...memory card, turn the HD camcorder off. 1. INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1. Ejecting a memory card 1. To exit, Exit ( ) tab or Return ( ) tab ...
...OPEN switch upward as shown in the figure. 2. Slightly push the memory card inwards to use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your HD camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.) • Before inserting or ejecting the ...memory card, turn the HD camcorder off. 1. INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1. Ejecting a memory card 1. To exit, Exit ( ) tab or Return ( ) tab ...
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...is displayed on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. Check the subject on the storage media, you want to record movie images with HD camcorder on. • Set the appropriate storage media. (If you cannot proceed with audio, no indicator is finished, turn on ( ) and ...The lens opens automatically with audio. - ( ) is displayed in green. 4. Touch ( ) tab to record on . This indicator keeps you turn the HD camcorder off . - When recording is displayed. • To stop recording, press the Recording start . • Each touch of the current Mute status until you ...
...is displayed on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. Check the subject on the storage media, you want to record movie images with HD camcorder on. • Set the appropriate storage media. (If you cannot proceed with audio, no indicator is finished, turn on ( ) and ...The lens opens automatically with audio. - ( ) is displayed in green. 4. Touch ( ) tab to record on . This indicator keeps you turn the HD camcorder off . - When recording is displayed. • To stop recording, press the Recording start . • Each touch of the current Mute status until you ...
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...STORAGE MEDIA 1. Connect the HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. 1. 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 the PC with a USB cable. • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the... PC's screen after checking the direction of My Computer. 10_ English HD camcorder VIDEO MUSIC Photo image files Movie image files Music ...
...STORAGE MEDIA 1. Connect the HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. 1. 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 the PC with a USB cable. • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the... PC's screen after checking the direction of My Computer. 10_ English HD camcorder VIDEO MUSIC Photo image files Movie image files Music ...
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... a AVCHD movie" or "Watch a DVD movie." • "PowerDVD" control menu screen appears. 3. English _11 Click the desired video file, drag it . 5. Open a folder where your HD camcorder. • Power Director: edits the video files copied to a PC. • Power Producer: burns a DVD with a file format supported by using the programs included in...
... a AVCHD movie" or "Watch a DVD movie." • "PowerDVD" control menu screen appears. 3. English _11 Click the desired video file, drag it . 5. Open a folder where your HD camcorder. • Power Director: edits the video files copied to a PC. • Power Producer: burns a DVD with a file format supported by using the programs included in...
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.... Select the recording image quality, Full HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), before recording. 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 an aspect ratio ...of your TV is set to SD in Full HD (high definition) image quality will be ...
.... Select the recording image quality, Full HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), before recording. 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 an aspect ratio ...of your TV is set to SD in Full HD (high definition) image quality will be ...
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... technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to suit the recording situation. 150 English _iii High-capacity embedded flash memory The HD camcorder has built-in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for monitoring or playback,...touch panel LCD screen (230K pixels) The 2.7" wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. Touch panel adopted You can adjust the swivel handle's angle up to a standard definition TV. • This HD camcorder supports Anynet+.
... technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to suit the recording situation. 150 English _iii High-capacity embedded flash memory The HD camcorder has built-in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier. Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for monitoring or playback,...touch panel LCD screen (230K pixels) The 2.7" wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. Touch panel adopted You can adjust the swivel handle's angle up to a standard definition TV. • This HD camcorder supports Anynet+.
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...THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Caution Apparatus shall not be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. iv_ English NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Please follow these basic safety precautions: ...CAUTION CAUTION Means that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow them explicitly. These warning signs are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. Warning To ...
...THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). Caution Apparatus shall not be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. iv_ English NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Please follow these basic safety precautions: ...CAUTION CAUTION Means that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD camcorder, follow them explicitly. These warning signs are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. Warning To ...
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...cannot be compensated for your trial recording to a mistake when handling this HD camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung cannot compensate for damages due to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for any damage caused when a recording ...H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and at High (HD-VIDEO) and Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO). • Please note that this power supply is not compatible with the same or equivalent type. If this HD camcorder is used . Samsung cannot be exposed to the loss of recorded contents. ...
...cannot be compensated for your trial recording to a mistake when handling this HD camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung cannot compensate for damages due to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for any damage caused when a recording ...H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and at High (HD-VIDEO) and Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO). • Please note that this power supply is not compatible with the same or equivalent type. If this HD camcorder is used . Samsung cannot be exposed to the loss of recorded contents. ...
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... media or devices is strongly recommended that this HD camcorder is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • All the other countries. • Macintosh is intended for storage. ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • The screenshots are from your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ... USB connection guide. • Copyright: Please note that you see on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are not mentioned in each case in this manual or other recording media for individual use • Make a backup...
... media or devices is strongly recommended that this HD camcorder is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. • All the other countries. • Macintosh is intended for storage. ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • The screenshots are from your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their ... USB connection guide. • Copyright: Please note that you see on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are not mentioned in each case in this manual or other recording media for individual use • Make a backup...
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... a few moments, and then turn it on surface of product: The surface of this does not indicate a fault. The LCD screen of the HD camcorder will be slightly warm when in the storage media, so there is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit ...the open LCD screen facing down. - This has no cause for LCD screen), 0.01% or less pixels may fall . - Liquid crystal display : - This HD camcorder is subject to impact: - Take great care that will be missing (black dots) or may occur. This shows the limitations of pixels (approx. 230,000...
... a few moments, and then turn it on surface of product: The surface of this does not indicate a fault. The LCD screen of the HD camcorder will be slightly warm when in the storage media, so there is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit ...the open LCD screen facing down. - This has no cause for LCD screen), 0.01% or less pixels may fall . - Liquid crystal display : - This HD camcorder is subject to impact: - Take great care that will be missing (black dots) or may occur. This shows the limitations of pixels (approx. 230,000...
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...using • Be careful of children to appear on the TV screen or on radio broadcasts. • Do not use the HD camcorder near corrosive gas: If the HD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetic field, such as near a radio transmitter or electric appliances, noise could enter video..., or the battery connecting terminals could deteriorate. • Keep the memory card out of reach of ambient temperature: - Do not leave the HD camcorder with benzene or thinner: The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could corrode, so that are being recorded. xii_ English Do ...
...using • Be careful of children to appear on the TV screen or on radio broadcasts. • Do not use the HD camcorder near corrosive gas: If the HD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetic field, such as near a radio transmitter or electric appliances, noise could enter video..., or the battery connecting terminals could deteriorate. • Keep the memory card out of reach of ambient temperature: - Do not leave the HD camcorder with benzene or thinner: The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could corrode, so that are being recorded. xii_ English Do ...
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...GETTING 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 ...
...GETTING 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 ...
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contents CONNECTING TO A PC 94 94 System requirements 95 Installing the Cyberlink DVD Suite 97 Connecting the USB cable 98 Viewing the contents of storage media 100 Transferring files from the HD camcorder to your PC 101 Playing back the video files on your PC MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 103 103 Maintenance 104 Additional information 105 Using your HD camcorder abroad TROUBLESHOOTING 107 Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS 121 WARRANTY 04_ English
contents CONNECTING TO A PC 94 94 System requirements 95 Installing the Cyberlink DVD Suite 97 Connecting the USB cable 98 Viewing the contents of storage media 100 Transferring files from the HD camcorder to your PC 101 Playing back the video files on your PC MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 103 103 Maintenance 104 Additional information 105 Using your HD camcorder abroad TROUBLESHOOTING 107 Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS 121 WARRANTY 04_ English
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introduction to basic features This chapter introduces you to play back from the thumbnail index views pages 41, 43 • Viewing playback from your HD camcorder on your HD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. Step 1 Preparation • Charging the battery pack page 13 • Setting the date/time and...
introduction to basic features This chapter introduces you to play back from the thumbnail index views pages 41, 43 • Viewing playback from your HD camcorder on your HD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. Step 1 Preparation • Charging the battery pack page 13 • Setting the date/time and...
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.... To buy this one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer. A memory card is missing from your HD camcorder. You have to connect the AC power adaptor to know your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of these items is...
.... To buy this one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer. A memory card is missing from your HD camcorder. You have to connect the AC power adaptor to know your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of these items is...
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getting to know your HD camcorder RIGHT & TOP VIEW ⰭⰯ ⰱ ⰳ ⰵ ⰷ Ⱝ PHOTO button Ⱟ Zoom (W/T) lever ⰱ Swivel handle 08_ English ⰳ Built-in flash ⰵ Grip belt hook ⰷ Grip belt
getting to know your HD camcorder RIGHT & TOP VIEW ⰭⰯ ⰱ ⰳ ⰵ ⰷ Ⱝ PHOTO button Ⱟ Zoom (W/T) lever ⰱ Swivel handle 08_ English ⰳ Built-in flash ⰵ Grip belt hook ⰷ Grip belt