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... without losing image quality. In addition, reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting color and brightness to provide optimized and easy use with ergonomic design including customizable button layout for recording/playback functions and frequently used functions. Simple & Easy User Interface Designed to the screen lighting conditions allows better monitoring under the strong sunlight. Capture Visions farther than previous types of digital zooms. Various Recording Features The memory camcorder supports Anti-Shake (HDIS), Digital Effect and...
... without losing image quality. In addition, reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting color and brightness to provide optimized and easy use with ergonomic design including customizable button layout for recording/playback functions and frequently used functions. Simple & Easy User Interface Designed to the screen lighting conditions allows better monitoring under the strong sunlight. Capture Visions farther than previous types of digital zooms. Various Recording Features The memory camcorder supports Anti-Shake (HDIS), Digital Effect and...
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... cable system. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. 17. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be routed so that they exit from the unit. 20. O UTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is intended to be operated from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug...
... cable system. If the plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your appliance dealer or local power company. 17. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be routed so that they exit from the unit. 20. O UTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is intended to be operated from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug...
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... this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in a fire or electric shock. Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a technician before use. 25. SERVICING: Do not attempt to rain or water. When the power-supply cord or plug...
... this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that could result in a fire or electric shock. Unauthorized substitutions may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a technician before use. 25. SERVICING: Do not attempt to rain or water. When the power-supply cord or plug...
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... recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format. • Please be noted that this memory camcorder is not compatible with the same or equivalent type. Replace only with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. • The recorded...
... recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format. • Please be noted that this memory camcorder is not compatible with the same or equivalent type. Replace only with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. • The recorded...
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... 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...
... 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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... for compatible memory cards for your nearest Samsung dealer. Battery pack (IA-BP85ST) AD43-00180A 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). English_0 If any of each item may vary by model. getting to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle. • Your camcorder includes user manual CD and quick start guide...
... for compatible memory cards for your nearest Samsung dealer. Battery pack (IA-BP85ST) AD43-00180A 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). English_0 If any of each item may vary by model. getting to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle. • Your camcorder includes user manual CD and quick start guide...
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... the recording mode without using the Interval REC Function. approx. 300min. approx. 300min. approx. 180min. approx. 300min. Continuous Recording (without zoom) The continuous recording time of the time in the table, and prepare additional charged battery pack(s) to record on the remaining battery level. Note that the recordable time with fully charged battery pack: Battery type IA-BP85ST Charging time approx. 2 hr. approx. 180min. approx. 180min. Figures show above are being operated, and playback is...
... the recording mode without using the Interval REC Function. approx. 300min. approx. 300min. approx. 180min. approx. 300min. Continuous Recording (without zoom) The continuous recording time of the time in the table, and prepare additional charged battery pack(s) to record on the remaining battery level. Note that the recordable time with fully charged battery pack: Battery type IA-BP85ST Charging time approx. 2 hr. approx. 180min. approx. 180min. Figures show above are being operated, and playback is...
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... 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 the battery pack from the approximate continuous recording times given in any environment that is no operation for a short time, then reattach it to the memory camcorder. • The recording time shortens dramatically in the operating instructions are not operating it may...
... 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 the battery pack from the approximate continuous recording times given in any environment that is no operation for a short time, then reattach it to the memory camcorder. • The recording time shortens dramatically in the operating instructions are not operating it may...
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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...
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...
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... the memory camcorder when holding the LCD screen. Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with it facing out. warning Using the MENU button 1. This is convenient during playback. • See page 81 to adjust brightness and color of the LCD screen. • Over-rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to finish. The MENU button does not operate in the EASY Q mode. Adjusting the LCD screen 1.
... the memory camcorder when holding the LCD screen. Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with it facing out. warning Using the MENU button 1. This is convenient during playback. • See page 81 to adjust brightness and color of the LCD screen. • Over-rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to finish. The MENU button does not operate in the EASY Q mode. Adjusting the LCD screen 1.
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... or ejecting the memory card, turn the memory camcorder off. Selecting the storage media 1. So you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. • You can use SDHC and MMC plus card on your memory camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type. Using a memory card (not supplied) • This memory camcorder has multi card slot for access to buy extra storage media. Press the MENU button to select "Settings...
... or ejecting the memory card, turn the memory camcorder off. Selecting the storage media 1. So you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. • You can use SDHC and MMC plus card on your memory camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type. Using a memory card (not supplied) • This memory camcorder has multi card slot for access to buy extra storage media. Press the MENU button to select "Settings...
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... the direction of terminals. To set write protection, move the switch up to change In File Allocation System and physical specifications, SDHC memory card can not be used with current SD enabled host devices. SDHC memory card can be used , they may fail to realize data capacity over 2GB are used with only SDHC enables host devices which carry SDHC logo on devices its operation manual. This latest specification was...
... the direction of terminals. To set write protection, move the switch up to change In File Allocation System and physical specifications, SDHC memory card can not be used with current SD enabled host devices. SDHC memory card can be used , they may fail to realize data capacity over 2GB are used with only SDHC enables host devices which carry SDHC logo on devices its operation manual. This latest specification was...
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... options for movie recording / playback. Please record a lower resolution". • It supports proper operation with up to store a movie can use a low write-speed memory card, recording may not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type. • Proper operation is used to 9999 movie images on one memory card using the memory camcorder. • The movie image files recorded by this memory camcorder. • Built-in the SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only. English_43 about the storage media • The...
... options for movie recording / playback. Please record a lower resolution". • It supports proper operation with up to store a movie can use a low write-speed memory card, recording may not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type. • Proper operation is used to 9999 movie images on one memory card using the memory camcorder. • The movie image files recorded by this memory camcorder. • Built-in the SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only. English_43 about the storage media • The...
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... memory camcorder off. • For on-screen information display. ➥page 23 • Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. • For approximate recording time. ➥page 42 • For various functions available when you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) • Set the Lens open/close switch to open ( ). ➥page 10 2. Select the Recording start/ stop button according to the use the manual focus function...
... memory camcorder off. • For on-screen information display. ➥page 23 • Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption. • For approximate recording time. ➥page 42 • For various functions available when you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) • Set the Lens open/close switch to open ( ). ➥page 10 2. Select the Recording start/ stop button according to the use the manual focus function...
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... Open the LCD screen. • Adjust brightness or color of the LCD screen. ➥page 81 3. Press the MODE button. • Switches to Movie Play mode ( ). • The recorded movie images are played according to Play Option setting. ➥page 69 • To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. Turn the memory camcorder on. • Slide the POWER switch downward to select the desired movie images, and then press the OK button. • Shortcut menu...
... Open the LCD screen. • Adjust brightness or color of the LCD screen. ➥page 81 3. Press the MODE button. • Switches to Movie Play mode ( ). • The recorded movie images are played according to Play Option setting. ➥page 69 • To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. Turn the memory camcorder on. • Slide the POWER switch downward to select the desired movie images, and then press the OK button. • Shortcut menu...
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... purpose of subject's face, etc. C reates a shallow depth of other places where the whole screen appears white, use the Auto mode for optimum recording: You can shoot images in the EASY Q mode. • You can directly select iScene mode by the pressing EASY Q button for movie images recording. "Food" - iSCENE This memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to 1/1000 per second. - Prevents over exposure of filming.
... purpose of subject's face, etc. C reates a shallow depth of other places where the whole screen appears white, use the Auto mode for optimum recording: You can shoot images in the EASY Q mode. • You can directly select iScene mode by the pressing EASY Q button for movie images recording. "Food" - iSCENE This memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to 1/1000 per second. - Prevents over exposure of filming.
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... formatting, deleting all files and options on the PC or a different device. You have to recorded files in the storage media. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Also, be sure to lock will not be corrupted if the battery loses its charge during formatting. File No. on the memory camcorder. English_77 Resets the file number to manage your files on a PC. settings "Series" "Reset" contents Assigns file numbers in storage media. (SC...
... formatting, deleting all files and options on the PC or a different device. You have to recorded files in the storage media. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium. Also, be sure to lock will not be corrupted if the battery loses its charge during formatting. File No. on the memory camcorder. English_77 Resets the file number to manage your files on a PC. settings "Series" "Reset" contents Assigns file numbers in storage media. (SC...
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... (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 - USB Connection Speed depending on the System • High speed USB connection is recommended. connecting to a pc ✪ This chapter explains how to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. Internet Explorer 5.5 or later DirectX 9.0 or later Supported media DVD...
... (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 - USB Connection Speed depending on the System • High speed USB connection is recommended. connecting to a pc ✪ This chapter explains how to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. Internet Explorer 5.5 or later DirectX 9.0 or later Supported media DVD...
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... • YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. connecting to a PC Uploading movie IMAGES in the memory camcorder to YouTube You can connect your camcorder to a PC and directly upload movie images to the PC with the CyberLink Media Show4 software. Install CyberLink MediaShow4 (provided) and, when done, enter Video mode. ➥pages 86,87 • Running the CyberLink MediaShow4 for the first time may display registration screen. 3.
... • YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. connecting to a PC Uploading movie IMAGES in the memory camcorder to YouTube You can connect your camcorder to a PC and directly upload movie images to the PC with the CyberLink Media Show4 software. Install CyberLink MediaShow4 (provided) and, when done, enter Video mode. ➥pages 86,87 • Running the CyberLink MediaShow4 for the first time may display registration screen. 3.
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...; Check the AC adaptor or battery pack is too high, it on again. right, White 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 the AC adaptor or battery pack is too high, it on again. right, White 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.