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USER MANUAL HMX-Q20BN/HMX-Q20TN/HMX-Q20RN HMX-Q200BN/HMX-Q200TN/HMX-Q200RN HMX-QF20BN www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
USER MANUAL HMX-Q20BN/HMX-Q20TN/HMX-Q20RN HMX-Q200BN/HMX-Q200TN/HMX-Q200RN HMX-QF20BN www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above.
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... safe place for future reference. 2 Note Here are here to prevent injury to you and others or to the product. After reading this user manual, review the following. If you can cause an explosion. Proper recording etiquette • Do not record videos and photos of excessive heat. Please...operate the camcorder. Safety warnings Icon Definition Meaning Warning There is a potential risk of local wall outlets. Before reading this user manual Before reading this section, keep it in private places. Precautions Warning! • When using your camcorder better.
... safe place for future reference. 2 Note Here are here to prevent injury to you and others or to the product. After reading this user manual, review the following. If you can cause an explosion. Proper recording etiquette • Do not record videos and photos of excessive heat. Please...operate the camcorder. Safety warnings Icon Definition Meaning Warning There is a potential risk of local wall outlets. Before reading this user manual Before reading this section, keep it in private places. Precautions Warning! • When using your camcorder better.
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...8226; Recorded contents may be exactly the same as a show, performance, or exhibition for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that this Samsung Camcorder. Before using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in a description of important recorded data. Play back your PC ... Protect your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. ¬pages 108~120 This User Manual covers HMX-Q20, HMX-Q200, and HMX-QF20 models. • Illustrations of model HMX-Q20 are used without notice. • Before use, read this camcorder using the internal software of ...
...8226; Recorded contents may be exactly the same as a show, performance, or exhibition for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that this Samsung Camcorder. Before using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in a description of important recorded data. Play back your PC ... Protect your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. ¬pages 108~120 This User Manual covers HMX-Q20, HMX-Q200, and HMX-QF20 models. • Illustrations of model HMX-Q20 are used without notice. • Before use, read this camcorder using the internal software of ...
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Before reading this user manual • The wireless version of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • AllShare™ is a Samsung's trademark. Samsung is not responsible for any damages that your Samsung product are registered trademarks of this camcorder may arise from security problems caused by the failure...• Always use of a wireless network. • For Open Source licenses information, refer to the 'Opensource-Q20.pdf' in this manual or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or ...
Before reading this user manual • The wireless version of the Wi-Fi Alliance. • AllShare™ is a Samsung's trademark. Samsung is not responsible for any damages that your Samsung product are registered trademarks of this camcorder may arise from security problems caused by the failure...• Always use of a wireless network. • For Open Source licenses information, refer to the 'Opensource-Q20.pdf' in this manual or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or ...
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... 56 Starting the playback mode 56 Playing back videos 57 Tagging great moments during playback 60 Viewing photos 61 Editing videos or photos 63 Share (HMX-QF20 only 63 Delete 65 Delete My Clip 66 My Clip Creation 66 Protect 67 Smart BGM 67 Divide 68 9 Shot 50 Using the Art... moments while recording (My Clip function)........ 40 Recording photos 41 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO 42 Zooming 43 Extended functions 44 Using the Manual modes 45 White Balance 45 EV (Exposure Value 46 Back Light 47 Focus 48 Super C.Nite 49 Self Timer 50 Cont.
... 56 Starting the playback mode 56 Playing back videos 57 Tagging great moments during playback 60 Viewing photos 61 Editing videos or photos 63 Share (HMX-QF20 only 63 Delete 65 Delete My Clip 66 My Clip Creation 66 Protect 67 Smart BGM 67 Divide 68 9 Shot 50 Using the Art... moments while recording (My Clip function)........ 40 Recording photos 41 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO 42 Zooming 43 Extended functions 44 Using the Manual modes 45 White Balance 45 EV (Exposure Value 46 Back Light 47 Focus 48 Super C.Nite 49 Self Timer 50 Cont.
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Contents Combine 69 File Info 70 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only 71 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings .. 72 Connecting to a WLAN 72 Configuring the network settings 73 Manually setting the IP address 74 Network connection tips 75 Entering text 75 Using video or photo sharing web sites 76 Accessing a web site...
Contents Combine 69 File Info 70 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only 71 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings .. 72 Connecting to a WLAN 72 Configuring the network settings 73 Manually setting the IP address 74 Network connection tips 75 Entering text 75 Using video or photo sharing web sites 76 Accessing a web site...
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...HMX-Q20BN HMX-Q200BN HMX-Q20TN HMX-Q200TN HMX-Q20RN HMX-Q200RN HMX-QF20BN Color Internal memory Lens Black Titan No X20 (Optical) X40 (Digital) Wine Red Black WiFi module No Yes User manual CD (AD46-00423A) Optional accessories Quick start guide. Checking your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. Consult your local Samsung dealer. • SAMSUNG...and accessories. Unpacking Your new camcorder comes with your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide (AD68-06831A) Audio/Video Micro HDMI cable External battery cable (...
...HMX-Q20BN HMX-Q200BN HMX-Q20TN HMX-Q200TN HMX-Q20RN HMX-Q200RN HMX-QF20BN Color Internal memory Lens Black Titan No X20 (Optical) X40 (Digital) Wine Red Black WiFi module No Yes User manual CD (AD46-00423A) Optional accessories Quick start guide. Checking your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. Consult your local Samsung dealer. • SAMSUNG...and accessories. Unpacking Your new camcorder comes with your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and printed quick start guide (AD68-06831A) Audio/Video Micro HDMI cable External battery cable (...
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Then, touch the items displayed on the rear side of the LCD screen to select the desired items or files. Manual Art Film Social Sharing Auto Backup Vertical HD Recording Album Settings 1• STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] • Do not place any protective film on ...
Then, touch the items displayed on the rear side of the LCD screen to select the desired items or files. Manual Art Film Social Sharing Auto Backup Vertical HD Recording Album Settings 1• STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] • Do not place any protective film on ...
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... off. 1 Press the [Home ( )] button, and then drag the Home screen left. 3 Touch the desired language. General Format Default Set Language Demo Getting Started 29 Manual Art Film Social Sharing Auto Backup Vertical HD Recording Album Settings 1• • Language options may change depending on the language you selected. 2 Touch Settings...
... off. 1 Press the [Home ( )] button, and then drag the Home screen left. 3 Touch the desired language. General Format Default Set Language Demo Getting Started 29 Manual Art Film Social Sharing Auto Backup Vertical HD Recording Album Settings 1• • Language options may change depending on the language you selected. 2 Touch Settings...
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... improve performance. Video recording mode STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Left of the LCD screen Icon Description / / Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/ Art Film mode/Art Time Lapse mode/ / / Vertical HD Recording mode Video/Photo recording mode tab Zoom tab Playback tab Center of the LCD...
... improve performance. Video recording mode STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Left of the LCD screen Icon Description / / Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/ Art Film mode/Art Time Lapse mode/ / / Vertical HD Recording mode Video/Photo recording mode tab Zoom tab Playback tab Center of the LCD...
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Getting Started 31 Learning icons Photo recording mode 9999 JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Left of the LCD screen Icon Description / / Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/ Art Film mode Video/Photo recording mode tab Zoom tab Playback tab Center of the LCD screen Icon Description Time Zone (Visit) JAN/01/...
Getting Started 31 Learning icons Photo recording mode 9999 JAN/01/2012 12:00AM Left of the LCD screen Icon Description / / Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/ Art Film mode Video/Photo recording mode tab Zoom tab Playback tab Center of the LCD screen Icon Description Time Zone (Visit) JAN/01/...
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...Home screen Icon Description Smart Auto: Record a video or photo using a scene mode selected automatically by touching the icons on the Home screen. Smart Auto Manual Art Film 1 Art Time Vertical HD Album Lapse Recording 1• 2 No. 1 2 Description Touch an icon to access the Home screen. Press the...[Home ( )] button to access a mode or function. Drag or flick your finger on a TV Link-enabled TV. ¬page 77 (HMX-QF20 model only) Settings: Adjust settings to match your preferences. ¬pages 96~106 Getting Started 34 Using the Home screen Accessing the Home ...
...Home screen Icon Description Smart Auto: Record a video or photo using a scene mode selected automatically by touching the icons on the Home screen. Smart Auto Manual Art Film 1 Art Time Vertical HD Album Lapse Recording 1• 2 No. 1 2 Description Touch an icon to access the Home screen. Press the...[Home ( )] button to access a mode or function. Drag or flick your finger on a TV Link-enabled TV. ¬page 77 (HMX-QF20 model only) Settings: Adjust settings to match your preferences. ¬pages 96~106 Getting Started 34 Using the Home screen Accessing the Home ...
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STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] 3 Select a subject to 90º for vertical recording. Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording 1• Album 2 Rotate the camcorder to record. 4 Press the [Recording start/stop] button. • The recording ( ) icon ...
STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] 3 Select a subject to 90º for vertical recording. Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording 1• Album 2 Rotate the camcorder to record. 4 Press the [Recording start/stop] button. • The recording ( ) icon ...
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... Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording 1• Album 2 Align your subject in the Smart Auto mode. To set or adjust functions on your own, select Manual on the Home screen. • The camcorder may not detect the portrait mode depending on the orientation or the brightness of faces. Recording with ease...
... Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording 1• Album 2 Align your subject in the Smart Auto mode. To set or adjust functions on your own, select Manual on the Home screen. • The camcorder may not detect the portrait mode depending on the orientation or the brightness of faces. Recording with ease...
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... Macro function. ¬page 97 • Frequent use of the zoom mechanism. • The Zoom ( ) tab on the LCD screen. If this occurs, use the manual focus function. (Video recording mode only) ¬page 48 • The minimum distance you can record the sound of the zoom function consumes more quickly...
... Macro function. ¬page 97 • Frequent use of the zoom mechanism. • The Zoom ( ) tab on the LCD screen. If this occurs, use the manual focus function. (Video recording mode only) ¬page 48 • The minimum distance you can record the sound of the zoom function consumes more quickly...
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Extended functions Learn how to record a video and photo by selecting a mode. Shot 50 Using the Art Film modes 51 Fader 51 Digital Effect 52 Using the Art Time Lapse mode 53 Using the Manual modes 45 White Balance 45 EV (Exposure Value 46 Back Light 47 Focus 48 Super C.Nite 49 Self Timer 50 Cont.
Extended functions Learn how to record a video and photo by selecting a mode. Shot 50 Using the Art Film modes 51 Fader 51 Digital Effect 52 Using the Art Time Lapse mode 53 Using the Manual modes 45 White Balance 45 EV (Exposure Value 46 Back Light 47 Focus 48 Super C.Nite 49 Self Timer 50 Cont.
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... fluorescent lights. Icon Description Auto: Adjusts the white balance automatically according to match the light source or situation. Custom WB: Manually adjust the white balance to the recording conditions. Fluorescent: Use when recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights. Extended functions 45... • When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be applied the next time you want the color of your image to outdoor lighting conditions. Adjusts the...
... fluorescent lights. Icon Description Auto: Adjusts the white balance automatically according to match the light source or situation. Custom WB: Manually adjust the white balance to the recording conditions. Fluorescent: Use when recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights. Extended functions 45... • When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be applied the next time you want the color of your image to outdoor lighting conditions. Adjusts the...
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..., +0.3 lets in more light than -0.3. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better videos and photos. 1 Press the [Home ( )] button p touch Manual p EV ( ) tab. 2 Touch the / tab to adjust the setting values. • The setting values range from -2.0 to +2.0 STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] EV ... EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the intensity of taking photos or videos. Using the Manual modes EV (Exposure Value) Depending on the photographic medium (Image sensor) during the process of the ambient light, your videos and photos may ...
..., +0.3 lets in more light than -0.3. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better videos and photos. 1 Press the [Home ( )] button p touch Manual p EV ( ) tab. 2 Touch the / tab to adjust the setting values. • The setting values range from -2.0 to +2.0 STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] EV ... EV (Exposure Value) Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the intensity of taking photos or videos. Using the Manual modes EV (Exposure Value) Depending on the photographic medium (Image sensor) during the process of the ambient light, your videos and photos may ...
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... is outdoors and the background is overcast. • The light sources are too bright. • The subject is in front of a snowy background. Using the Manual modes Back Light When a subject is in front of a window. • The person you want to record is wearing white or shiny clothes and is... subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. 1 Press the [Home ( )] button p touch Manual p Back Light ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item.
... is outdoors and the background is overcast. • The light sources are too bright. • The subject is in front of a snowy background. Using the Manual modes Back Light When a subject is in front of a window. • The person you want to record is wearing white or shiny clothes and is... subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. 1 Press the [Home ( )] button p touch Manual p Back Light ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item.
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... automatically (auto focus). You can also set to the photo recording mode, the Focus function is difficult or unreliable. Manual: You may need to focus manually under conditions in which automatic focusing is automatically set to keep accurate focus after you touch the or tab. •...the camcorder on, focus is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it is always set the focus manually. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( 2 Press the [Home ( )] button p touch Manual p Focus ( ) tab. ) tab. 3 Touch the desired submenu item. The nearer or farther icon (...
... automatically (auto focus). You can also set to the photo recording mode, the Focus function is difficult or unreliable. Manual: You may need to focus manually under conditions in which automatic focusing is automatically set to keep accurate focus after you touch the or tab. •...the camcorder on, focus is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it is always set the focus manually. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( 2 Press the [Home ( )] button p touch Manual p Focus ( ) tab. ) tab. 3 Touch the desired submenu item. The nearer or farther icon (...