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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. To receive more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual(PDF) on the provided CD.
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...have to connect the AC power adaptor to know your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of these items is missing from your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with the following accessories. Battery pack (IA-BP85ST) (AD43-...) 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 by model.
...have to connect the AC power adaptor to know your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of these items is missing from your HD camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with the following accessories. Battery pack (IA-BP85ST) (AD43-...) 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 by model.
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... select the program on the Start menu, if the icon is not supported on Macintosh computers. • For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual(PDF) provided on your PC screen. Click the desired video file, drag it over to the PowerDVD control menu screen, and then drop it. 5.... your video files will play the file right away! 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 the video files copied to a PC. • The ...
... select the program on the Start menu, if the icon is not supported on Macintosh computers. • For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual(PDF) provided on your PC screen. Click the desired video file, drag it over to the PowerDVD control menu screen, and then drop it. 5.... your video files will play the file right away! 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 the video files copied to a PC. • The ...
User Manual (ENGLISH)
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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
User Manual (ENGLISH)
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...the quality is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be converted to the user manual of 16:9. • Recordings made in the HD camcorder. ii_ English To enjoy Full HD-quality images, you will fit widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. Movies recorded at SD (standard ... 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.) - It also supports widescreen recording with a sharper image than previous SD...
...the quality is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be converted to the user manual of 16:9. • Recordings made in the HD camcorder. ii_ English To enjoy Full HD-quality images, you will fit widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. Movies recorded at SD (standard ... 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.) - It also supports widescreen recording with a sharper image than previous SD...
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... resolutionHD mode or 720 lines of horizontal resolution-SD mode) and still image performance (4.0 mega pixels). Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for more details. 2.7" wide (16:9) touch panel LCD screen (230K pixels) The 2.7" wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity... makes shooting in high capacity flash memory that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. POWER POWER FEATURES OF YOUR NEW HD CAMCORDER 6.4 Mega pixel (Gross) CMOS sensor 1/1.8" CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and ...
... resolutionHD mode or 720 lines of horizontal resolution-SD mode) and still image performance (4.0 mega pixels). Refer to the corresponding TV's user manual for more details. 2.7" wide (16:9) touch panel LCD screen (230K pixels) The 2.7" wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity... makes shooting in high capacity flash memory that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. POWER POWER FEATURES OF YOUR NEW HD CAMCORDER 6.4 Mega pixel (Gross) CMOS sensor 1/1.8" CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and ...
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... 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 this user manual mean; Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus...the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION CAUTION Means that may be readily operable.
... 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 this user manual mean; Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus...the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be helpful when operating the HD camcorder. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION CAUTION Means that may be readily operable.
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... registered trademarks of their respect companies. • Furthermore, "TM" and "R" are not mentioned in each case in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. • Windows® is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft ... same as those you obtain permission beforehand. important information on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without permission of the owner of copyright, except for storage.
... registered trademarks of their respect companies. • Furthermore, "TM" and "R" are not mentioned in each case in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. • Windows® is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft ... same as those you obtain permission beforehand. important information on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without permission of the owner of copyright, except for storage.
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... accessories. 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...
... accessories. 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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... is an example: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change ... ⱈ Zoom / Digital zoom position* ⱉ Date/Time ⱊ Mute 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 preparation...
... is an example: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change ... ⱈ Zoom / Digital zoom position* ⱉ Date/Time ⱊ Mute 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 preparation...
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....) ⱆ Component out (when component cable 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
....) ⱆ Component out (when component cable 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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...media. • Photo image files recorded by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • DCF 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. Slide...shutter sound is displayed in Photo mode only. page 17 1. For details, see page 28. • Audio will not 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 (...
...media. • Photo image files recorded by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • DCF 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. Slide...shutter sound is displayed in Photo mode only. page 17 1. For details, see page 28. • Audio will not 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 (...
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... button on microphone and start recording. • This HD camcorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from camcorder). • Only a 3.5 Ø microphone plug can achieve up to 100x magnification by zooming before focusing manually. page 59 • During digital zoom, the ...page 67 • The focus changes when zooming after focusing manually. USING THE EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the external microphone jack of the lever may be connected to the HD camcorder. • The "Wind Cut" function is therefore called ...
... button on microphone and start recording. • This HD camcorder cannot use a plug-in power type microphone (power supplied from camcorder). • Only a 3.5 Ø microphone plug can achieve up to 100x magnification by zooming before focusing manually. page 59 • During digital zoom, the ...page 67 • The focus changes when zooming after focusing manually. USING THE EXTERNAL MICROPHONE Connect an external microphone (not supplied) to the external microphone jack of the lever may be connected to the HD camcorder. • The "Wind Cut" function is therefore called ...
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... not fire the flash close to the set flash mode. Public places such as museums may prohibit flash use of the flash. Shot," "EASY Q," "Exposure(Manual)." On-screen display Red-eye The flash prefires automatically before the main firing to slow and the flash fires at the adjusted shutter speed. Fill...
... not fire the flash close to the set flash mode. Public places such as museums may prohibit flash use of the flash. Shot," "EASY Q," "Exposure(Manual)." On-screen display Red-eye The flash prefires automatically before the main firing to slow and the flash fires at the adjusted shutter speed. Fill...
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...is recognized and the video output resolution of the Anynet+ functions.) If you need a high definition TV (HDTV). • Method 1: Connect your TV's user manual. • Use the supplied AC power adaptor as the power source. page 16 Connecting to a high definition TV • To play back the HD...-quality (1920x1080) movie images, you do not want to use the Anynet+ function 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. Note: The HDMI...
...is recognized and the video output resolution of the Anynet+ functions.) If you need a high definition TV (HDTV). • Method 1: Connect your TV's user manual. • Use the supplied AC power adaptor as the power source. page 16 Connecting to a high definition TV • To play back the HD...-quality (1920x1080) movie images, you do not want to use the Anynet+ function 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. Note: The HDMI...
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... ( ). page 17 2. English _47 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to page 77 for "TV Type" setting. Perform playback. page 41,43 • The image on... the HD camcorder appears on the TV screen. • You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen of the HD camcorder. • You can also...
... ( ). page 17 2. English _47 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to page 77 for "TV Type" setting. Perform playback. page 41,43 • The image on... the HD camcorder appears on the TV screen. • You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen of the HD camcorder. • You can also...
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...a softened background. - Prevents under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker. English _55 If you have difficulty when automatically focusing, adjust the focus manually. - In this case, use the Auto mode for movie and photo images recording. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/60 to 1/1000 per... second, depending on a ski slope. Scene Mode (AE) This HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to record in golf or tennis. To be set to "Auto" in midsummer or on the ...
...a softened background. - Prevents under a fluorescent light, the image may flicker. English _55 If you have difficulty when automatically focusing, adjust the focus manually. - In this case, use the Auto mode for movie and photo images recording. The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1/60 to 1/1000 per... second, depending on a ski slope. Scene Mode (AE) This HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to record in golf or tennis. To be set to "Auto" in midsummer or on the ...
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...• This function will be applied and ( ) indicator is not focused, correct the focus using the menu items White Balance This HD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of one dominant color. Touch "Custom WB." • The " Set White Balance" indicator is different depending on the... light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the recording conditions. Because the color temperature is displayed. 2. using "Focus : Manual" page 59 3. This controls the white balance according to control the white balance automatically. Touch the OK ( OK ) tab. ...
...• This function will be applied and ( ) indicator is not focused, correct the focus using the menu items White Balance This HD camcorder automatically adjusts the color of one dominant color. Touch "Custom WB." • The " Set White Balance" indicator is different depending on the... light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the recording conditions. Because the color temperature is displayed. 2. using "Focus : Manual" page 59 3. This controls the white balance according to control the white balance automatically. Touch the OK ( OK ) tab. ...
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... The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. • Exposure value can be set between "0" and "29." English _57 Manual exposure is recommended in the EASY Q mode. • The manual exposure setting ...Exposure Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to the environmental light conditions. 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 overly dark...
... The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the LCD screen. • Exposure value can be set between "0" and "29." English _57 Manual exposure is recommended in the EASY Q mode. • The manual exposure setting ...Exposure Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to the environmental light conditions. 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 overly dark...
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... is to concentrate on the creative side of picture that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable. On-screen display None English _59 Settings Auto Manual Touch Point Contents In most situations, it is turned on the recording conditions. None Ⱝ Black & White This mode changes the images... to your recording. This function will always be set to create. When the HD camcorder is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to focus on a subject automatically (auto focus). Focus The HD...
... is to concentrate on the creative side of picture that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable. On-screen display None English _59 Settings Auto Manual Touch Point Contents In most situations, it is turned on the recording conditions. None Ⱝ Black & White This mode changes the images... to your recording. This function will always be set to create. When the HD camcorder is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to focus on a subject automatically (auto focus). Focus The HD...