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... • This camcorder records video in H.264 Data recorded on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to or loss of HMX- Samsung cannot be played back because of recorded M20SN, HMX-M20BN models are data. This User Manual covers HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN models. About this user...
... • This camcorder records video in H.264 Data recorded on the LCD screen. • Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to or loss of HMX- Samsung cannot be played back because of recorded M20SN, HMX-M20BN models are data. This User Manual covers HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN models. About this user...
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... near sources of the socket to disconnect the power completely. T w w T Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that is well ventilated. Samsung is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with benzene or thinner. Do not leave the LCD screen open LCD screen down 4 W W 4 Do... you are recording. Turning off or the case surface could distort the video or audio you must pull the plug out of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors. T w w T Use Samsung-approved accessories only. The exterior coating could peel off the 8 power button...
... near sources of the socket to disconnect the power completely. T w w T Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that is well ventilated. Samsung is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with benzene or thinner. Do not leave the LCD screen open LCD screen down 4 W W 4 Do... you are recording. Turning off or the case surface could distort the video or audio you must pull the plug out of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors. T w w T Use Samsung-approved accessories only. The exterior coating could peel off the 8 power button...
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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 18 Getting to know the camcorder 18 Location of controls 20 Identifying the screen ... a suitable memory card 39 Using the hand strap 39 Adjusting the LCD screen 40 Basic camcorder positioning BASIC OPERATION 41 41 Basic Recording 41 Recording videos 43 Capturing photos in video record mode (Still shot) 44 Recording photos
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 18 Getting to know the camcorder 18 Location of controls 20 Identifying the screen ... a suitable memory card 39 Using the hand strap 39 Adjusting the LCD screen 40 Basic camcorder positioning BASIC OPERATION 41 41 Basic Recording 41 Recording videos 43 Capturing photos in video record mode (Still shot) 44 Recording photos
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contents 45 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO mode) 47 Capturing photos while playing back videos 48 Zooming 49 Basic Playback 49 Changing the playback mode 50 Playing back videos 52 Viewing photos 53 Viewing a slide show 54 Zooming during playback ADVANCED OPERATION 55 Advanced Recording 55 55 56 59 60 Handling...
contents 45 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO mode) 47 Capturing photos while playing back videos 48 Zooming 49 Basic Playback 49 Changing the playback mode 50 Playing back videos 52 Viewing photos 53 Viewing a slide show 54 Zooming during playback ADVANCED OPERATION 55 Advanced Recording 55 55 56 59 60 Handling...
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contents EDITING VIDEO 105 105 Editing video clips 105 Deleting a section of a video 106 Dividing a video 107 Combining videos 108 Editing the playlist 108 Playlist 109 Creating the playlist 110 Arranging videos in the playlist 111 Deleting videos from the playlist 112 File management 112 Protection from accidental erasure 113 Deleting... to a high definition TV 119 Connecting to a standard definition TV 121 Viewing on a TV screen 122 Dubbing videos 122 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders USING A COMPUTER 123 123 Using with a Windows computer 123 Checking your computer type 124 ...
contents EDITING VIDEO 105 105 Editing video clips 105 Deleting a section of a video 106 Dividing a video 107 Combining videos 108 Editing the playlist 108 Playlist 109 Creating the playlist 110 Arranging videos in the playlist 111 Deleting videos from the playlist 112 File management 112 Protection from accidental erasure 113 Deleting... to a high definition TV 119 Connecting to a standard definition TV 121 Viewing on a TV screen 122 Dubbing videos 122 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders USING A COMPUTER 123 123 Using with a Windows computer 123 Checking your computer type 124 ...
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You can record videos in H.264 format! page 35 • You can use commercially available SDHC(SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with your camcorder CMOS 10.0 MEGA ...
You can record videos in H.264 format! page 35 • You can use commercially available SDHC(SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with your camcorder CMOS 10.0 MEGA ...
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...open the LCD screen. 2. Press the MODE button until the ( )(photo) indicator lights up. 3. page 61 1. quick start guide Recording videos with HD Recording photos (high definition) image quality Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format "1080/60p" which provides highlydetailed, beautiful ...images. page 96 : When you close the LCD screen in SD (standard definition) video quality. • You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen. • Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format "...
...open the LCD screen. 2. Press the MODE button until the ( )(photo) indicator lights up. 3. page 61 1. quick start guide Recording videos with HD Recording photos (high definition) image quality Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format "1080/60p" which provides highlydetailed, beautiful ...images. page 96 : When you close the LCD screen in SD (standard definition) video quality. • You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen. • Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format "...
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... your friends. For details, see pages 125~128. Touch the thumbnail ( HD / SD / ) tab, then touch the desired image. pages 119~121 STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun! CMO 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW 15 page 121 C MO 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW You can enjoy... HD (high definition) videos on your camcorder You can view movies and pictures on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV. STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN...
... your friends. For details, see pages 125~128. Touch the thumbnail ( HD / SD / ) tab, then touch the desired image. pages 119~121 STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun! CMO 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW 15 page 121 C MO 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG CHECK VIEW You can enjoy... HD (high definition) videos on your camcorder You can view movies and pictures on a SD (standard definition) image quality TV. STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN...
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...(if you would like to your PC with a USB cable. • A new file saving screen appears with the world. Upload photos and videos directly to your PC 1. page 128 Intelli-studio runs automatically after you've connected your contents with the Intelli-studio main window. Click "Yes," and... photos If the camcorder's storage media is full, you 've saved to a web site with a single click. page 105 Delete videos or photos you cannot record new videos or photos. Then you PC Saved files 3. Click on the "Share" "Upload" tab on the browser. Contents Manager Folders...
...(if you would like to your PC with a USB cable. • A new file saving screen appears with the world. Upload photos and videos directly to your PC 1. page 128 Intelli-studio runs automatically after you've connected your contents with the Intelli-studio main window. Click "Yes," and... photos If the camcorder's storage media is full, you 've saved to a web site with a single click. page 105 Delete videos or photos you cannot record new videos or photos. Then you PC Saved files 3. Click on the "Share" "Upload" tab on the browser. Contents Manager Folders...
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MENU DC IN DC IN MODE ⇡ CHG ⇢ ⇣ ⇪ ⇩ OPEN CH ⇤ ⇨ ⇥ ⇦ ⇧ 1 MODE button/Mode indicator (Video( )/Photo( ) mode) 2 Charging (CHG) lamp 3 Recording start/Stop button 4 HDMI jack 5 Jack cover 6 DC IN jack 7 (USB,Component/AV)jack 8 Battery/Memory card cover switch 9 Battery/Memory card cover 10 Tripod receptacle 19 Rear/Bottom Q.
MENU DC IN DC IN MODE ⇡ CHG ⇢ ⇣ ⇪ ⇩ OPEN CH ⇤ ⇨ ⇥ ⇦ ⇧ 1 MODE button/Mode indicator (Video( )/Photo( ) mode) 2 Charging (CHG) lamp 3 Recording start/Stop button 4 HDMI jack 5 Jack cover 6 DC IN jack 7 (USB,Component/AV)jack 8 Battery/Memory card cover switch 9 Battery/Memory card cover 10 Tripod receptacle 19 Rear/Bottom Q.
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... space on the storage media. getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the setting values. page 31 Video record mode 12 3 45 6 7 STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN 22 60i 1Sec/ 24Hr 8 21 DIS 9 20 10 19 F3...12 JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM 17 16 15 14 13 10 2 19 1/60 14 19 20 20 22 1 Video record mode 2 Operating status (STBY (standby)/ (recording))/ Self Timer * 3 Time counter(video recording time) 4 Warning indicators and messages 5 Remaining recordable time 6 Storage media (memory card) 7 Battery info.(remaining ...
... space on the storage media. getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the setting values. page 31 Video record mode 12 3 45 6 7 STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN 22 60i 1Sec/ 24Hr 8 21 DIS 9 20 10 19 F3...12 JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM 17 16 15 14 13 10 2 19 1/60 14 19 20 20 22 1 Video record mode 2 Operating status (STBY (standby)/ (recording))/ Self Timer * 3 Time counter(video recording time) 4 Warning indicators and messages 5 Remaining recordable time 6 Storage media (memory card) 7 Battery info.(remaining ...
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... / 00:30:00 15 60i 100-0001 140 MIN 8 14 JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM 9 Card Full 13 Memory full! 12 5 11 10 15 1 Video play mode 2 Operating status (Play/Pause) 3 File name (file number) 4 Playback time/Recorded time 5 Warning indicators and messages/Volume control 6 Storage media (.../Search/Play/Pause/ Slow Playback) 12 Return tab 13 Volume tab 14 Protect, Cont. PRECHECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below only appear in Video playback ( ) mode. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the setting values. Capture 15 Play Option, Analog TV Out (when component/ AV cable is ...
... / 00:30:00 15 60i 100-0001 140 MIN 8 14 JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM 9 Card Full 13 Memory full! 12 5 11 10 15 1 Video play mode 2 Operating status (Play/Pause) 3 File name (file number) 4 Playback time/Recorded time 5 Warning indicators and messages/Volume control 6 Storage media (.../Search/Play/Pause/ Slow Playback) 12 Return tab 13 Volume tab 14 Protect, Cont. PRECHECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below only appear in Video playback ( ) mode. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the setting values. Capture 15 Play Option, Analog TV Out (when component/ AV cable is ...
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... depending on the setting values. Different indicators appear depending on the selected operation mode. PRECHECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below only appear in Video playback ( ) mode. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode page 49 Photo play mode 12 34 56 1/3888...
... depending on the setting values. Different indicators appear depending on the selected operation mode. PRECHECK! • The On Screen display (OSD) below only appear in Video playback ( ) mode. • Select the Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode page 49 Photo play mode 12 34 56 1/3888...
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...'s life is switched off, the battery pack still discharges if you remove the battery pack from the camcorder, place the it from your Samsung retailer. The batteries must be short-circuited. If decreased usage time between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). ...through repeated use. Playback time Approx. 140min. This may cease to record. • To preserve battery power, keep the battery functioning properly. Video Resolution HD (1080/60i) SD (480/60p) Continuous recording time Approx. 85min. Approx. 90min. If this happens, remove the battery from the...
...'s life is switched off, the battery pack still discharges if you remove the battery pack from the camcorder, place the it from your Samsung retailer. The batteries must be short-circuited. If decreased usage time between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F). ...through repeated use. Playback time Approx. 140min. This may cease to record. • To preserve battery power, keep the battery functioning properly. Video Resolution HD (1080/60i) SD (480/60p) Continuous recording time Approx. 85min. Approx. 90min. If this happens, remove the battery from the...
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...). Q. The change takes effect the next time you turn on the recording conditions. • Display ( / CHECK) button does not work in the video or photo record mode switches the operation mode to "Photo Mode" or "Previous Mode." page 95 USING THE DISPLAY ( / CHECK) BUTTON Switching the information...; Touching the Play ( ) tab in the menu or quick menu screen. 31 Play tab Mode MODE CHG indicators Mode button Mode Video mode Photo mode Icon Functions Records videos Records photos • When you press the MODE button. STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN CMOS 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG...
...). Q. The change takes effect the next time you turn on the recording conditions. • Display ( / CHECK) button does not work in the video or photo record mode switches the operation mode to "Photo Mode" or "Previous Mode." page 95 USING THE DISPLAY ( / CHECK) BUTTON Switching the information...; Touching the Play ( ) tab in the menu or quick menu screen. 31 Play tab Mode MODE CHG indicators Mode button Mode Video mode Photo mode Icon Functions Records videos Records photos • When you press the MODE button. STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN CMOS 10.0 MEGA PIXELS CHG...
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... you format a card, be recovered. SDHC/SD cards: Panasonic, Sandisk, memory card during an operation such TOSHIBA as formatting, deleting, recording, and • To record videos, use memory cards formatted by other devices. operation with data saved by other devices. Terminals When you modify the name of a file or folder...
... you format a card, be recovered. SDHC/SD cards: Panasonic, Sandisk, memory card during an operation such TOSHIBA as formatting, deleting, recording, and • To record videos, use memory cards formatted by other devices. operation with data saved by other devices. Terminals When you modify the name of a file or folder...
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... faster write speed. Please record at lower resolution." The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of the recorded video, the camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the manufacturer and production system. • SLC (single level cell) system: faster write speed enabled.... memory card. • A memory card has a certain life span. Note that formatting erases all information on use • Samsung is not responsible for recording video may be caused by moving the card or by static electricity. • After a period of children, who might swallow it ...
... faster write speed. Please record at lower resolution." The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of the recorded video, the camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the manufacturer and production system. • SLC (single level cell) system: faster write speed enabled.... memory card. • A memory card has a certain life span. Note that formatting erases all information on use • Samsung is not responsible for recording video may be caused by moving the card or by static electricity. • After a period of children, who might swallow it ...
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... 8096 9999 7264 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 (Unit: Approximate number of recordable photos and videos is created automatically. • To check the remaining memory capacity, use display( )/ CHECK button. page 31 38 • The maximum number...camcorder uses. • Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time, but the image quality may vary. • When a video file exceeds 3.8 GB, the next video file is 9,999. • The items above marked with * represents the default setting value. getting ready to the ...
... 8096 9999 7264 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 (Unit: Approximate number of recordable photos and videos is created automatically. • To check the remaining memory capacity, use display( )/ CHECK button. page 31 38 • The maximum number...camcorder uses. • Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time, but the image quality may vary. • When a video file exceeds 3.8 GB, the next video file is 9,999. • The items above marked with * represents the default setting value. getting ready to the ...
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... accordingly for proper shooting. • We recommend that you keep the sun behind you while shooting. 40 • To avoid underexposing a backlit subject when taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking. getting ready to start recording BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both your hand through the hand strap. 3. Adjusting...
... accordingly for proper shooting. • We recommend that you keep the sun behind you while shooting. 40 • To avoid underexposing a backlit subject when taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking. getting ready to start recording BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both your hand through the hand strap. 3. Adjusting...
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...; The recording ( ) indicator appears, and recording starts. 3. The Quick View icon appears on automatically when you open the LCD screen. • Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 48 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN 2. MENU MODE CHG 41 Select a subject to record. •... Quick View is on the rear side of the subject. Q. To stop recording, press the Recording start /stop button again. basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) image resolutions. STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85...
...; The recording ( ) indicator appears, and recording starts. 3. The Quick View icon appears on automatically when you open the LCD screen. • Select the Video ( ) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 48 00:00:00 [80Min] 85 MIN 2. MENU MODE CHG 41 Select a subject to record. •... Quick View is on the rear side of the subject. Q. To stop recording, press the Recording start /stop button again. basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS This camcorder supports both High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) image resolutions. STBY 00:00:00 [80Min] 85...