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...the product, you can cause an explosion. Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that there is easily accessible. After reading this user manual mean; CAUTION To reduce the risk of excessive heat. If any other source of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when ...battery with protective grounding. • Do not expose the camcorder battery to the product. Caution If you and others. before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. Means that may be helpful ...
...the product, you can cause an explosion. Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that there is easily accessible. After reading this user manual mean; CAUTION To reduce the risk of excessive heat. If any other source of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when ...battery with protective grounding. • Do not expose the camcorder battery to the product. Caution If you and others. before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. Means that may be helpful ...
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...this Samsung Camcorder. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that this user manual may be lost due to a Thank you for storage. Even if you record an event such as those you use only. 3 This User Manual covers HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN ...models. damages due to the loss of recorded M20SN, HMX-M20BN models are subject to change without permission • Please note that this • The displays ...
...this Samsung Camcorder. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that this user manual may be lost due to a Thank you for storage. Even if you record an event such as those you use only. 3 This User Manual covers HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN ...models. damages due to the loss of recorded M20SN, HMX-M20BN models are subject to change without permission • Please note that this • The displays ...
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...and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with the same meaning. • For Open Source licenses information, refer to pause the recording. • The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used interchangeably with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered ...trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are not mentioned in each case in this manual: • 'Scene' refers to the point where you press...
...and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with the same meaning. • For Open Source licenses information, refer to pause the recording. • The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used interchangeably with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered ...trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are not mentioned in each case in this manual: • 'Scene' refers to the point where you press...
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contents 2 Before reading this user manual 5 Safety information 9 Contents PREPARATION 13 13 Quick start guide 13 You can record videos or photos on a memory card 17 What's included with your camcorder ...
contents 2 Before reading this user manual 5 Safety information 9 Contents PREPARATION 13 13 Quick start guide 13 You can record videos or photos on a memory card 17 What's included with your camcorder ...
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...) AC power adapter (AD44-00151A) Component/AV cable (AD82-00668A) USB cable (AD82-00667A) User manual CD (AD82-00659A) Quick start guide (AD82-00661A) Hand strap (HMX-M20SN : AD82-00916A) (HMX-M20BN : AD82-00923A) Mini HDMI cable (Optional) (AD39-00159A) • The exact appearance of each item... MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW Model name Color Memory card slot HMX-M20SN Silver O HMX-M20BN Black LCD screen Lens Color/ 8x(Optical), Touch panel 12x(Intelli) • The shape is compatible with your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for all models. Checking your box.
...) AC power adapter (AD44-00151A) Component/AV cable (AD82-00668A) USB cable (AD82-00667A) User manual CD (AD82-00659A) Quick start guide (AD82-00661A) Hand strap (HMX-M20SN : AD82-00916A) (HMX-M20BN : AD82-00923A) Mini HDMI cable (Optional) (AD39-00159A) • The exact appearance of each item... MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW Model name Color Memory card slot HMX-M20SN Silver O HMX-M20BN Black LCD screen Lens Color/ 8x(Optical), Touch panel 12x(Intelli) • The shape is compatible with your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for all models. Checking your box.
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... Level 13 Menu ( )tab 14 Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar 15 Date/Time 16 Time Zone 17 Play ( ) tab 18 EV* 19 Manual aperture*/Manual shutter*/Super C.Nite 20 Manual Focus*/Touch Point*/Face Detection, Digital effect 21 White balance, Fader* 22 SCENE /SMART AUTO, Analog TV Out (when component/AV cable is...
... Level 13 Menu ( )tab 14 Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar 15 Date/Time 16 Time Zone 17 Play ( ) tab 18 EV* 19 Manual aperture*/Manual shutter*/Super C.Nite 20 Manual Focus*/Touch Point*/Face Detection, Digital effect 21 White balance, Fader* 22 SCENE /SMART AUTO, Analog TV Out (when component/AV cable is...
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... ISO, Sharpness 12 Menu ( )tab 13 Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar 14 Date/Time 15 Time Zone 16 Play ( )tab 17 EV* 18 Manual aperture*/Manual shutter* 19 Manual focus*,Metering/Magic Touch* /Face Detection 20 White Balance, Digital effect 21 SCENE mode/SMART AUTO, Analog TV Out (when component/AV cable is...
... ISO, Sharpness 12 Menu ( )tab 13 Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar 14 Date/Time 15 Time Zone 16 Play ( )tab 17 EV* 18 Manual aperture*/Manual shutter* 19 Manual focus*,Metering/Magic Touch* /Face Detection 20 White Balance, Digital effect 21 SCENE mode/SMART AUTO, Analog TV Out (when component/AV cable is...
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.... • Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to "Auto" pages 65, 70) Quick View • When the subject is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 85 • Recordable number of the subject. Adjusting the brightness or contrast does not affect the recorded image. Fully press the PHOTO...
.... • Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to "Auto" pages 65, 70) Quick View • When the subject is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 85 • Recordable number of the subject. Adjusting the brightness or contrast does not affect the recorded image. Fully press the PHOTO...
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... when you record using the zoom function and holding the camcorder in the Photo ( ) mode to shoot a subject close up at a wide angle, use the manual focus function. To zoom in Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle). • The subject moves...
... when you record using the zoom function and holding the camcorder in the Photo ( ) mode to shoot a subject close up at a wide angle, use the manual focus function. To zoom in Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever towards W (wide-angle). • The subject moves...
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...00 [80Min] 85 MIN MODE CHG Using the MENU ( ) tab Q.MENU button Menu( ) tab 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on this manual. Press the Q.MENU button on your camcorder to understand, all the menu setting examples on the camcorder. 2. Resolution Back Light EV Focus Focus AUTO Auto... Manual 1 / 1 Touch Point • Some menu items listed on the menu or Q.Menu can differ, depending on the simplest setting methods. 55 ...
...00 [80Min] 85 MIN MODE CHG Using the MENU ( ) tab Q.MENU button Menu( ) tab 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on this manual. Press the Q.MENU button on your camcorder to understand, all the menu setting examples on the camcorder. 2. Resolution Back Light EV Focus Focus AUTO Auto... Manual 1 / 1 Touch Point • Some menu items listed on the menu or Q.Menu can differ, depending on the simplest setting methods. 55 ...
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... with a moving subjects such as a beach or ski resort. Touch the Menu ( ) tab SCENE." However, an afterimage may appear with automatic focusing, adjust the focus manually. X For recording landscapes and outdoor scenes. X For recording at night time. For example, stage spotlights in a place with the optimal recording settings selected automatically. X For...
... with a moving subjects such as a beach or ski resort. Touch the Menu ( ) tab SCENE." However, an afterimage may appear with automatic focusing, adjust the focus manually. X For recording landscapes and outdoor scenes. X For recording at night time. For example, stage spotlights in a place with the optimal recording settings selected automatically. X For...
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.... White Balance Tungsten Custom WB 2 / 2 White thick paper CMOS 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW • When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white, otherwise, Custom WB your recording or photo look natural. Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the color... lights. • Tungsten ( ): For recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights. • Custom WB ( ): Lets you set the white balance manually to "Auto" may not detect an appropriate setting value. • The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance...
.... White Balance Tungsten Custom WB 2 / 2 White thick paper CMOS 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW • When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white, otherwise, Custom WB your recording or photo look natural. Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the color... lights. • Tungsten ( ): For recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights. • Custom WB ( ): Lets you set the white balance manually to "Auto" may not detect an appropriate setting value. • The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance...
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..., night scenery). Submenu items 85 MIN White Balance Aperture 2 / 7 Shutter EV 0 • Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically. • Manual ( FXX): Lets you leave the aperture (lens opening ) automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can be adjusted in the following cases...required. • 200 ( ISO 200 ): For taking photos of how rapidly the camcorder reacts to be set the aperture value manually. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. PRECHECK! • This function works...
..., night scenery). Submenu items 85 MIN White Balance Aperture 2 / 7 Shutter EV 0 • Auto: Sets the aperture value automatically. • Manual ( FXX): Lets you leave the aperture (lens opening ) automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can be adjusted in the following cases...required. • 200 ( ISO 200 ): For taking photos of how rapidly the camcorder reacts to be set the aperture value manually. Touch a desired submenu item. 3. To exit the menu, touch Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. PRECHECK! • This function works...
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... 85 MIN White Balance Aperture 2 / 7 Shutter EV 0 Submenu items • Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value. • Manual ( 1/XX): Touch decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to fall on a scene's brightness. EV Using the EV function, you can choose from.../10000. - Select Video ( ) or Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. EV 0 Touch a desired submenu item. 3. You can manually adjust video and photo image brightness. Understanding EV(Exposure Value) Exposure value is the total amount of taking photos or videos. Photo Record mode: 1, ...
... 85 MIN White Balance Aperture 2 / 7 Shutter EV 0 Submenu items • Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value. • Manual ( 1/XX): Touch decrease ( ) or increase ( ) tab to fall on a scene's brightness. EV Using the EV function, you can choose from.../10000. - Select Video ( ) or Photo ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. EV 0 Touch a desired submenu item. 3. You can manually adjust video and photo image brightness. Understanding EV(Exposure Value) Exposure value is the total amount of taking photos or videos. Photo Record mode: 1, ...
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...to focus on. (Video Record mode only) 85 MIN Focus AUTO Face Detection 4 / 7 Anti-Shake (HDIS) Digital Effect Focus 1 / 1 AUTO Auto Manual Touch Point Focus Understanding the Touch Point Using the Touch Point function, you can touch the AF ( ) tab on .) • The Auto Focus (AF)...advanced recording Focus The camcorder usually focuses on , focus is only available in the Photo Recording mode. However, you can also set to manual as it enables you turn the camcorder on a subject automatically (auto focus). You can activate auto focus by pressing the MODE button. ...
...to focus on. (Video Record mode only) 85 MIN Focus AUTO Face Detection 4 / 7 Anti-Shake (HDIS) Digital Effect Focus 1 / 1 AUTO Auto Manual Touch Point Focus Understanding the Touch Point Using the Touch Point function, you can touch the AF ( ) tab on .) • The Auto Focus (AF)...advanced recording Focus The camcorder usually focuses on , focus is only available in the Photo Recording mode. However, you can also set to manual as it enables you turn the camcorder on a subject automatically (auto focus). You can activate auto focus by pressing the MODE button. ...
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...-set the "Focus" to "Auto." 3888 85 MIN • You cannot use the following settings with the "Magic Touch" function: "Back Light," "Face Detection," "Focus: Manual," "Digital Zoom" or "Metering." • Even if the you enabled "Cont.Shot," you cannot initiate continuous shooting by pressing the MODE button. To exit the...
...-set the "Focus" to "Auto." 3888 85 MIN • You cannot use the following settings with the "Magic Touch" function: "Back Light," "Face Detection," "Focus: Manual," "Digital Zoom" or "Metering." • Even if the you enabled "Cont.Shot," you cannot initiate continuous shooting by pressing the MODE button. To exit the...
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...) jacks. • Composite ( ): The recorded file is connected to a TV. • For details on your confirmation. 2. Use this setting only when connecting to the user manual of the recorded video before you have connected. Default Set You can set the resolution to 1080/60p, the camcorder cannot output to a regular TV...
...) jacks. • Composite ( ): The recorded file is connected to a TV. • For details on your confirmation. 2. Use this setting only when connecting to the user manual of the recorded video before you have connected. Default Set You can set the resolution to 1080/60p, the camcorder cannot output to a regular TV...
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... enters the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in the following case: - Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) This camcorder supports Anynet+. If you control all connected Samsung AV devices with an HDMI cable, the Anynet+ supported TV automatically turns on. Anynet+ is set "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)" to "Off." 104 ... on the LCD screen. Using the Demo function • The Demo mode is Canceled in STBY mode if it is connected to the user manual of the Samsung Anynet+ supported TV. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • When the camcorder is connected to ...
... enters the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in the following case: - Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) This camcorder supports Anynet+. If you control all connected Samsung AV devices with an HDMI cable, the Anynet+ supported TV automatically turns on. Anynet+ is set "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)" to "Off." 104 ... on the LCD screen. Using the Demo function • The Demo mode is Canceled in STBY mode if it is connected to the user manual of the Samsung Anynet+ supported TV. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab. • When the camcorder is connected to ...
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.../time imprint option may not be printed on the screen. 3. Turning the camcorder off during PictBridge direct printing. Connect the camcorder to the printer's user manual for details. 116 You cannot set the "Date/Time" option if the printer does not support this option. • PictBridge™ is set the date...
.../time imprint option may not be printed on the screen. 3. Turning the camcorder off during PictBridge direct printing. Connect the camcorder to the printer's user manual for details. 116 You cannot set the "Date/Time" option if the printer does not support this option. • PictBridge™ is set the date...
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... the camcorder if the camcorder is turned off. 2. The connection methods and the quality of TV you see an Anynet+ TV's user manual or visit Samsung.com. This HD camcorder supports both HDMI and component output for transmitting uncompressed digital data. PRECHECK! • Use the HDMI jack or ...Interface) is 117 connected to switch the TV input. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to . If you use the component/AV cable, you used an HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to a Samsung TV that functions as a component and AV cable. For more information about the...
... the camcorder if the camcorder is turned off. 2. The connection methods and the quality of TV you see an Anynet+ TV's user manual or visit Samsung.com. This HD camcorder supports both HDMI and component output for transmitting uncompressed digital data. PRECHECK! • Use the HDMI jack or ...Interface) is 117 connected to switch the TV input. Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to . If you use the component/AV cable, you used an HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to a Samsung TV that functions as a component and AV cable. For more information about the...