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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. For more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register 臺灣 中文 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).
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. For more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register 臺灣 中文 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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...(AD82-00324A) Button type battery (type: CR2025) (AD43-10130H) Remote control (AD59-00153C) Cradle (AD82-00321A) Software CD (AD46-00095A) User manual CD (AD82-00322A) Pouch (AD69-00932A) Core filters (AD82-00323A) HDMI cable (Optional) (MF39-00299A) The contents may vary depending on...The exact appearance of these items is missing from your nearest Samsung dealer. 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 the following accessories. getting to the cradle when connecting...
...(AD82-00324A) Button type battery (type: CR2025) (AD43-10130H) Remote control (AD59-00153C) Cradle (AD82-00321A) Software CD (AD46-00095A) User manual CD (AD82-00322A) Pouch (AD69-00932A) Core filters (AD82-00323A) HDMI cable (Optional) (MF39-00299A) The contents may vary depending on...The exact appearance of these items is missing from your nearest Samsung dealer. 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 the following accessories. getting to the cradle when connecting...
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... sound of the videos on the provided software CD. PowerDVD begins playback. • If you set the 'MP4' format as Auto Play file, 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 ... DVD Suite" icon on the desktop. • The "CyberLink DVD Suite" screen appears. 2. Click the desired video file, drag it over to the user manual(PDF) provided on the CD. Programs in the DVD Suite, refer to "Online help/Readme" on your video files. On the "Movie Player" menu, select...
... sound of the videos on the provided software CD. PowerDVD begins playback. • If you set the 'MP4' format as Auto Play file, 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 ... DVD Suite" icon on the desktop. • The "CyberLink DVD Suite" screen appears. 2. Click the desired video file, drag it over to the user manual(PDF) provided on the CD. Programs in the DVD Suite, refer to "Online help/Readme" on your video files. On the "Movie Player" menu, select...
User Manual (ENGLISH)
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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 SC-HMX20C High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product.
User Manual (ENGLISH)
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...720x480p when the quality is set to HD (high definition). ii_ English It also supports widescreen recording with a sharper image than previous SD camcorders (480i). Full HD (high definition) image quality: 60i (interlaced) 1920 SD (standard definition) image quality: 60i (interlaced) 720 1080i ... in Full HD (high definition) image quality will need a TV supporting 1920x1080i input. (Refer to the user manual of 16:9. • Recordings made in the HD camcorder. Movies recorded at SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality....
...720x480p when the quality is set to HD (high definition). ii_ English It also supports widescreen recording with a sharper image than previous SD camcorders (480i). Full HD (high definition) image quality: 60i (interlaced) 1920 SD (standard definition) image quality: 60i (interlaced) 720 1080i ... in Full HD (high definition) image quality will need a TV supporting 1920x1080i input. (Refer to the user manual of 16:9. • Recordings made in the HD camcorder. Movies recorded at SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality....
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...user manual for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in high capacity flash memory that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an HDMI jack, you to record movie or photo images. High-capacity embedded flash memory The HD camcorder has...MPEG4 part10/AVC) encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to a standard definition TV. • This HD camcorder supports Anynet+. The 230K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 150° to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for...
...user manual for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen format makes shooting in high capacity flash memory that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an HDMI jack, you to record movie or photo images. High-capacity embedded flash memory The HD camcorder has...MPEG4 part10/AVC) encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to a standard definition TV. • This HD camcorder supports Anynet+. The 230K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 150° to 270 degrees for multiple viewing angles providing sharp, detailed images for...
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... mains plug shall be placed on the apparatus. These warning signs are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this user manual mean; CAUTION CAUTION Means that death or serious personal injury is a potential risk for future reference. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK... personal injury or material damage. After reading this unit. Caution Apparatus shall not be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD...
... mains plug shall be placed on the apparatus. These warning signs are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this user manual mean; CAUTION CAUTION Means that death or serious personal injury is a potential risk for future reference. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK... personal injury or material damage. After reading this unit. Caution Apparatus shall not be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD...
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...or registered trademarks of their respective holders. • Windows® is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual or other accessories are from your PC to change without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. NOTES REGARDING ... you see on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other documentation provided with your Samsung product are not mentioned in each case in this HD camcorder is strongly recommended that you copy it is intended for individual use •...
...or registered trademarks of their respective holders. • Windows® is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in this manual or other accessories are from your PC to change without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. NOTES REGARDING ... you see on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other documentation provided with your Samsung product are not mentioned in each case in this HD camcorder is strongly recommended that you copy it is intended for individual use •...
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... model. getting to know your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with your HD camcorder. You have to connect the AC power adaptor to the user manual(PDF) on the sales region. Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer. To buy this one...
... model. getting to know your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with your HD camcorder. You have to connect the AC power adaptor to the user manual(PDF) on the sales region. Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer. To buy this one...
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... 28 For example, when the actual available recording time is "1,066" minutes, "999" will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are based on memory capacity... from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will be displayed on indicator ⱋ Record/Play mode tab ⱌ Manual shutter* / Super C.Nite* ⱍ Manual exposure* ⱎ Manual focus* ⱏ White balance ⱐ Fader* ⱑ Scene mode (AE) / EASY Q ⱒ Digital effect 18_ English...
... 28 For example, when the actual available recording time is "1,066" minutes, "999" will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are based on memory capacity... from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will be displayed on indicator ⱋ Record/Play mode tab ⱌ Manual shutter* / Super C.Nite* ⱍ Manual exposure* ⱎ Manual focus* ⱏ White balance ⱐ Fader* ⱑ Scene mode (AE) / EASY Q ⱒ Digital effect 18_ English...
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... maximum number of recordable images displayed is connected.) ⱇ Menu tab ⱈ Zoom / Digital zoom position* ⱉ Date/Time ⱊ Record/Play mode tab ⱋ Manual shutter* ⱌ Manual exposure* ⱍ Manual focus* ⱎ White balance ⱏ Scene mode (AE) / EASY Q ⱐ Digital effect 20_ English
... maximum number of recordable images displayed is connected.) ⱇ Menu tab ⱈ Zoom / Digital zoom position* ⱉ Date/Time ⱊ Record/Play mode tab ⱋ Manual shutter* ⱌ Manual exposure* ⱍ Manual focus* ⱎ White balance ⱏ Scene mode (AE) / EASY Q ⱐ Digital effect 20_ English
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... 3958 80 Min ►►► 3958 80 Min English _33 Press the PHOTO button down fully (half press). • The HD camcorder automatically focuses on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on storage media. •...image quality or the image size. Press the PHOTO button halfway down fully (full press). • A shutter sound 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...
... 3958 80 Min ►►► 3958 80 Min English _33 Press the PHOTO button down fully (half press). • The HD camcorder automatically focuses on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on storage media. •...image quality or the image size. Press the PHOTO button halfway down fully (full press). • A shutter sound 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...
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...when using digital zooming. To zoom in power type microphone (power supplied from camcorder). • Only a 3.5 Ø microphone plug can be recorded as well. You can achieve up to 100x magnification by zooming before focusing manually. page 59 • During digital zoom, the image quality may ...suffer. • When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the HD camcorder may be connected to the HD camcorder. • The "Wind Cut" function is...
...when using digital zooming. To zoom in power type microphone (power supplied from camcorder). • Only a 3.5 Ø microphone plug can be recorded as well. You can achieve up to 100x magnification by zooming before focusing manually. page 59 • During digital zoom, the image quality may ...suffer. • When you zoom into a subject close to the lens, the HD camcorder may be connected to the HD camcorder. • The "Wind Cut" function is...
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... _39 The effective flash range is not available as museums may prohibit flash use , push and close to prevent a blurred photo image. Shot," "EASY Q," "Exposure(Manual)." On-screen display Red-eye The flash prefires automatically before the main firing to capture both the subject and background at night or in dim...
... _39 The effective flash range is not available as museums may prohibit flash use , push and close to prevent a blurred photo image. Shot," "EASY Q," "Exposure(Manual)." On-screen display Red-eye The flash prefires automatically before the main firing to capture both the subject and background at night or in dim...
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...must be supplied 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 resolution may differ. • For more details. • When the HD camcorder is one cable and supplies...quality (1920x1080) movie images, you do not want to use the Anynet+ function by connecting the HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV. English _45 Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for TV using HDMI, the TV type is recognized and the video output resolution of the...
...must be supplied 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 resolution may differ. • For more details. • When the HD camcorder is one cable and supplies...quality (1920x1080) movie images, you do not want to use the Anynet+ function by connecting the HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV. English _45 Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for TV using HDMI, the TV type is recognized and the video output resolution of the...
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... press the MODE button to switch the TV input. 3. English _47 Viewing on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to set Play ( ). page 17 2. Image display depending on a TV screen. Perform playback. ...;page 41,43 • The image on the HD camcorder appears on the TV screen. • You can also monitor the image ...
... press the MODE button to switch the TV input. 3. English _47 Viewing on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to set Play ( ). page 17 2. Image display depending on a TV screen. Perform playback. ...;page 41,43 • The image on the HD camcorder appears on the TV screen. • You can also monitor the image ...
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...even with a moving subjects such as in a wedding or on stage. - in a place where light reflection is automatically adjusted from 1/60 to Manual, Scene Mode (AE) is most effective when used in golf or tennis. Prevents under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker. However, nothing ...- On-screen display None • You can setup the menu items for movie and photo images recording. Scene Mode (AE) This HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to "Auto" in Auto mode. • This function will appear with decreased lighting. RECORDING MENU...
...even with a moving subjects such as in a wedding or on stage. - in a place where light reflection is automatically adjusted from 1/60 to Manual, Scene Mode (AE) is most effective when used in golf or tennis. Prevents under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker. However, nothing ...- On-screen display None • You can setup the menu items for movie and photo images recording. Scene Mode (AE) This HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to "Auto" in Auto mode. • This function will appear with decreased lighting. RECORDING MENU...
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...paper STBY 00:00:00 [70Min] 80 Min • A subject can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation On-screen display None Setting white balance manually; 1. Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the... indicator is not focused, correct the focus using the menu items White Balance This HD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). using "Focus : Manual" page 59 3. This option is recommended that fills the screen is displayed....
...paper STBY 00:00:00 [70Min] 80 Min • A subject can manually adjust white balance to match the light source or situation On-screen display None Setting white balance manually; 1. Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the... indicator is not focused, correct the focus using the menu items White Balance This HD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). using "Focus : Manual" page 59 3. This option is recommended that fills the screen is displayed....
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... setting is too bright or too dark. You can adjust the brightness of an image manually. Exposure The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. On-screen display None Setting the exposure manually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is...
... setting is too bright or too dark. You can adjust the brightness of an image manually. Exposure The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. On-screen display None Setting the exposure manually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is...
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... helps adjust for the type of your recording. Focus The HD camcorder usually focuses on the recording conditions. Manual focusing may be set . There are 5 different digital effect options. When the HD camcorder is turned on the point you touch. Settings Auto Manual Touch Point Contents In most situations, it is to focus on... mimicks the color used in the EASY Q mode. Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. You can also manually focus a subject depending on a subject automatically (auto focus).
... helps adjust for the type of your recording. Focus The HD camcorder usually focuses on the recording conditions. Manual focusing may be set . There are 5 different digital effect options. When the HD camcorder is turned on the point you touch. Settings Auto Manual Touch Point Contents In most situations, it is to focus on... mimicks the color used in the EASY Q mode. Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. You can also manually focus a subject depending on a subject automatically (auto focus).