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... YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER Your new memory camcorder comes with the following accessories. getting to the user manual (PDF) on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer and service center. • The memory card is missing from your nearest Samsung dealer. 2_English Battery pack (IA-BP85ST) AD43-00180A AC power adaptor (AA-E9 type) AD44-00116B Audio/Video Cable AD39-00155A USB Cable AD39-00153A Software...
... YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER Your new memory camcorder comes with the following accessories. getting to the user manual (PDF) on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer and service center. • The memory card is missing from your nearest Samsung dealer. 2_English Battery pack (IA-BP85ST) AD43-00180A AC power adaptor (AA-E9 type) AD44-00116B Audio/Video Cable AD39-00155A USB Cable AD39-00153A Software...
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... movie images are displayed in thumbnail index view. 4. playback MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index view. 1. Press the MODE button. • Switches to recording pause mode. 4. Check the subject on the LCD panel. Turn the memory camcorder on. • Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power. • Set the appropriate storage media. (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) (If you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) • Set the Lens open ( ). ´page 3 2. recording RECORDING...
... movie images are displayed in thumbnail index view. 4. playback MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index view. 1. Press the MODE button. • Switches to recording pause mode. 4. Check the subject on the LCD panel. Turn the memory camcorder on. • Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power. • Set the appropriate storage media. (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) (If you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) • Set the Lens open ( ). ´page 3 2. recording RECORDING...
User Manual (ENGLISH)
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... recording/playback functions and frequently used functions. User-friendly Functions User-friendly EASY Q optimizes your choice. In addition, reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting color and brightness to this slot the memory camcorder has the built-in high capacity flash memory that you can see (34x Optical/1200x Digital Zoom) Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality. H.264 (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) Encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses...
... recording/playback functions and frequently used functions. User-friendly Functions User-friendly EASY Q optimizes your choice. In addition, reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting color and brightness to this slot the memory camcorder has the built-in high capacity flash memory that you can see (34x Optical/1200x Digital Zoom) Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality. H.264 (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) Encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses...
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... will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having one blade wider than the other sources, refer to replace your electrician to the operating instructions. 18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be equipped with respect...
... will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having one blade wider than the other sources, refer to replace your electrician to the operating instructions. 18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be equipped with respect...
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... Video Coding) format compliant with Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format. • Please be noted that this memory camcorder is designed exclusively for high-capacity built-in flash memory and external memory card. • This memory camcorder records video in the memory camcorder or card. Samsung shall not be exposed to the loss of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If this memory camcorder or memory card, etc. BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This memory camcorder is not compatible with a protective grounding connection...
... Video Coding) format compliant with Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format. • Please be noted that this memory camcorder is designed exclusively for high-capacity built-in flash memory and external memory card. • This memory camcorder records video in the memory camcorder or card. Samsung shall not be exposed to the loss of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If this memory camcorder or memory card, etc. BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This memory camcorder is not compatible with a protective grounding connection...
User Manual (ENGLISH)
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... view 12 Using the accessories 14 Connecting a power source 22 Basic operation of your memory camcorder 23 LCD screen indicators 27 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 28 Using the LCD enhancer 29 Adjusting the LCD screen 29 Using the MENU button 30 Using the Control buttons 32 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 34 Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time & OSD Language 37 Selecting the storage media (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) 38 Inserting / ejecting the memory card 39 Selecting the suitable memory card 42 Recordable time...
... view 12 Using the accessories 14 Connecting a power source 22 Basic operation of your memory camcorder 23 LCD screen indicators 27 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 28 Using the LCD enhancer 29 Adjusting the LCD screen 29 Using the MENU button 30 Using the Control buttons 32 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 34 Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time & OSD Language 37 Selecting the storage media (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) 38 Inserting / ejecting the memory card 39 Selecting the suitable memory card 42 Recordable time...
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contents playback options 68 SETTINGs OPTIONS 74 68 Menu items 69 Setting the play option 70 Deleting movie images 71 Protecting movie images 72 Copying movie images (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) 73 File Information 74 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" 75 Menu items 76 Using the settings menu items 76 Storage 76 Storage Info 77 Format 77 File No. 78 Time Zone 80 Date/Time Set 80 Date Format 80 Time Format 80 Date/Time 81 LCD Brightness 81 LCD Color 81 Beep Sound 82 Auto Power Off 82...
contents playback options 68 SETTINGs OPTIONS 74 68 Menu items 69 Setting the play option 70 Deleting movie images 71 Protecting movie images 72 Copying movie images (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) 73 File Information 74 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" 75 Menu items 76 Using the settings menu items 76 Storage 76 Storage Info 77 Format 77 File No. 78 Time Zone 80 Date/Time Set 80 Date Format 80 Time Format 80 Date/Time 81 LCD Brightness 81 LCD Color 81 Beep Sound 82 Auto Power Off 82...
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... AC power adaptor (AA-E9 type) AD44-00116B Audio/Video Cable AD39-00155A USB Cable AD39-00153A Software CD AD46-00192A User manual CD AD46-00192B Quick start guide(printed). See page 39 for compatible memory cards for your nearest Samsung dealer. For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual (PDF) on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer and service center. • The memory card is...
... AC power adaptor (AA-E9 type) AD44-00116B Audio/Video Cable AD39-00155A USB Cable AD39-00153A Software CD AD46-00192A User manual CD AD46-00192B Quick start guide(printed). See page 39 for compatible memory cards for your nearest Samsung dealer. For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual (PDF) on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer and service center. • The memory card is...
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... memory camcorder. • The recording time shortens dramatically in the instructions. If this option, change the setting of "Auto Power Off" to "Off" ➥page 82 • Do not touch, or metallic objects to protect the battery pack, if the recharging LED turn on normally within 5 minutes, use of the LCD screen or using the fast forward or rewind buttons wears out the battery pack faster. • Remove...
... memory camcorder. • The recording time shortens dramatically in the instructions. If this option, change the setting of "Auto Power Off" to "Off" ➥page 82 • Do not touch, or metallic objects to protect the battery pack, if the recharging LED turn on normally within 5 minutes, use of the LCD screen or using the fast forward or rewind buttons wears out the battery pack faster. • Remove...
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LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Movie Record mode 1 Interval REC * 2 Operating status ( [STBY] (standby) or [ ] (recording)) 3 Voice Mute * 1 4 Time counter (movie recording time: remaining recordable time) 5 LCD Enhancer * 6 Storage media (Built-in memory (SC-MX20C/ MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) or memory card) 7 Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time) 8 Movie image resolution 9 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 10 Wind Cut 11 Back Light 12 Fader * 13 C.Nite * 14 Zoom (Optical zoom / Digital zoom) • The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the actual...
LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Movie Record mode 1 Interval REC * 2 Operating status ( [STBY] (standby) or [ ] (recording)) 3 Voice Mute * 1 4 Time counter (movie recording time: remaining recordable time) 5 LCD Enhancer * 6 Storage media (Built-in memory (SC-MX20C/ MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) or memory card) 7 Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time) 8 Movie image resolution 9 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 10 Wind Cut 11 Back Light 12 Fader * 13 C.Nite * 14 Zoom (Optical zoom / Digital zoom) • The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the actual...
User Manual (ENGLISH)
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... pressing the Mode button. 2. Set the desired mode by pressing the Control button ( / / / ) to select the desired menu item, and then press Control button OK to the lens side, you can close the LCD screen with your finger. 2. Press the MENU button to the memory camcorder. Do not lift the memory camcorder when holding the LCD screen. Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with it to the best angle to record or play. •...
... pressing the Mode button. 2. Set the desired mode by pressing the Control button ( / / / ) to select the desired menu item, and then press Control button OK to the lens side, you can close the LCD screen with your finger. 2. Press the MENU button to the memory camcorder. Do not lift the memory camcorder when holding the LCD screen. Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with it to the best angle to record or play. •...
User Manual (ENGLISH)
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... storage media. Press the MENU button to select "Settings". 3. Using a memory card (not supplied) • This memory camcorder has multi card slot for access to SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) and MMCplus. • You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your memory 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 memory camcorder off. about the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SC-MX20C/MX20CH...
... storage media. Press the MENU button to select "Settings". 3. Using a memory card (not supplied) • This memory camcorder has multi card slot for access to SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) and MMCplus. • You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your memory 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 memory camcorder off. about the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SC-MX20C/MX20CH...
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... SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only. The higher the compression rate is, the picture resolution is more deteriorated but the recording time will retain the better image with up to 9999 movie images on one memory card using the memory camcorder. • The movie image files recorded by this memory camcorder. • Built-in memory is 1.8GB. • You can use a low write-speed memory card, recording may differ depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type...
... SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only. The higher the compression rate is, the picture resolution is more deteriorated but the recording time will retain the better image with up to 9999 movie images on one memory card using the memory camcorder. • The movie image files recorded by this memory camcorder. • Built-in memory is 1.8GB. • You can use a low write-speed memory card, recording may differ depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type...
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... procedures to record a movie image are unavailable. (Mode button, MENU button, etc.) • Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the camcorder and the other one is on a memory card, insert the memory card.) • Set the Lens open/close switch to open ( ). ➥page 10 2. Select the Recording start /stop buttons. When recording is finished, turn on the power. ➥page 22 • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 37 (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E...
... procedures to record a movie image are unavailable. (Mode button, MENU button, etc.) • Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the camcorder and the other one is on a memory card, insert the memory card.) • Set the Lens open/close switch to open ( ). ➥page 10 2. Select the Recording start /stop buttons. When recording is finished, turn on the power. ➥page 22 • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 37 (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E...
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... displayed in thumbnail index view. 4. OK Select English_47 playback MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index view. 1. Open the LCD screen. • Adjust brightness or color of the LCD screen. ➥page 81 3. Press the MODE button. • Switches to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. Turn the memory camcorder on. • Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power. ➥page 22 • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 37 (SC-MX20C...
... displayed in thumbnail index view. 4. OK Select English_47 playback MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index view. 1. Open the LCD screen. • Adjust brightness or color of the LCD screen. ➥page 81 3. Press the MODE button. • Switches to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. Turn the memory camcorder on. • Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power. ➥page 22 • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 37 (SC-MX20C...
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iSCENE This memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to "Manual" applies the exposure first (aperture priority). • You can also set up objects in "Auto" mode. • In iSCENE mode, setting the exposure to the subject brightness for movie images recording. You can check the selected "iSCENE" on the on stage. C reates a shallow depth of the water is automatically adjusted from 1/60 to...
iSCENE This memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to "Manual" applies the exposure first (aperture priority). • You can also set up objects in "Auto" mode. • In iSCENE mode, setting the exposure to the subject brightness for movie images recording. You can check the selected "iSCENE" on the on stage. C reates a shallow depth of the water is automatically adjusted from 1/60 to...
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... deleting all files or inserting a new memory card. on the storage media, including protected files. You can not be selected and will be corrupted if the battery loses its charge during formatting. File No. settings "Series" "Reset" contents Assigns file numbers in storage media. (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) None "Card" Formats the memory card. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Also, be sure to use the provided AC power...
... deleting all files or inserting a new memory card. on the storage media, including protected files. You can not be selected and will be corrupted if the battery loses its charge during formatting. File No. settings "Series" "Reset" contents Assigns file numbers in storage media. (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) None "Card" Formats the memory card. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Also, be sure to use the provided AC power...
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... camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification) • You can transfer a recorded file on a storage media to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. CPU OS (Operating System) RAM Intel® Pentium ®4, at least 3.0 GHz/AMD recommended Windows Vista or XP (Windows XP Service Pack 2) * Standard installation is supported by Microsoft (Windows) device drivers only. • Windows 2000 - Operation cannot be satisfied to use CyberLink MediaShow4. When connecting a USB cable to...
... camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards. (Depends on the PC specification) • You can transfer a recorded file on a storage media to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. CPU OS (Operating System) RAM Intel® Pentium ®4, at least 3.0 GHz/AMD recommended Windows Vista or XP (Windows XP Service Pack 2) * Standard installation is supported by Microsoft (Windows) device drivers only. • Windows 2000 - Operation cannot be satisfied to use CyberLink MediaShow4. When connecting a USB cable to...
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... San Bruno-based service uses Adobe Flash technology to the PC with the CyberLink Media Show4 software. Then, click Import all or Import selected to start importing movie image files. • All or selected files are a Mac user, you are uploaded according to your choice. 4. If you can follow the screen instructions to YouTube with a USB cable. ➥page 88 2. Install CyberLink MediaShow4 (provided) and, when done, enter Video mode. ➥pages...
... San Bruno-based service uses Adobe Flash technology to the PC with the CyberLink Media Show4 software. Then, click Import all or Import selected to start importing movie image files. • All or selected files are a Mac user, you are uploaded according to your choice. 4. If you can follow the screen instructions to YouTube with a USB cable. ➥page 88 2. Install CyberLink MediaShow4 (provided) and, when done, enter Video mode. ➥pages...
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...DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- troubleshooting Playback on your memory camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution Using the playback (Play/Pause) button would not start playing. • • • Press the MODE button to set Movie Play mode. ( ) Image files recorded using other devices (TV, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot view the image • or hear the sound on the connected device. • Connect the audio line of the AV cable to your memory camcorder. Check out the memory card compatibility. ➥page 39 The Skip or Search function does not work...
...DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- troubleshooting Playback on your memory camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution Using the playback (Play/Pause) button would not start playing. • • • Press the MODE button to set Movie Play mode. ( ) Image files recorded using other devices (TV, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot view the image • or hear the sound on the connected device. • Connect the audio line of the AV cable to your memory camcorder. Check out the memory card compatibility. ➥page 39 The Skip or Search function does not work...