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Samsung SC-MX20L hand-held camcorder

1. O e Interval recording mode is released once it has been finished To start another interval recording repeat steps 1 5 e Captured 30 contiguous images compose a movie clip of 1 second length Since the minimum length of a movie to be saved by the memory camcorder is one second Interval defines how long the interval recording should be taken For example if you set the interval to 30 Sec interval recording should be taken for at least 15 minutes to record minimum movie length of 1 second 80 images e Once the interval recording finishes recording for its total recording period it switches to the standby mode e When the memory space of the storage media is insufficient for the recorded interval recording it switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to its maximum e When the battery charge was exhausted during an interval recording it Saves recording up to the point and switches to standby mode displays message of exhausted battery and then turns off automatically Do not turn off the LCD during the Interval recording Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the Interval recording The Interval recording does not support the sound input mute recording When a movie recording fills up 1 8GB of built in memory a new recording file is automatically started at that point SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only Fade function is not available with interval recording page 105 We rec
2. Movie Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide 1 Move to next file FF fast forward page 49 2 Volume Down 3 Play Status Play Pause I 4 Move to previous file REW rewind page 49 5 Volume Up Movie Play mode Single Volume 1 Date Time 2 Volume Bar e The illustration to the left shows the Manual Exposure screen e Functions marked with won t be kept when the memory camcorder restarts e Shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode Pressing the OK button will display shortcut menu of frequently used on the LCD screen English_26 TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON OFF ICI 1 CHECK Switching the information display mode e You can switch the display mode of on screen information Press the IDI 7 CHECK button while the camcorder is on The full and minimum display modes will alternate e Full display mode All types of information will appear Minimum display mode Only the operating status indicator will appear If the memory camcorder has warning information a warning message will appear Checking the remaining battery and memory capacity Battery Without turning the camcorder on you can check the remaining battery time nn a o and memory capacity samin DREE e When the camcorder is turned off battery is installed press and release the IOI 7CHECK button to display the remaining capacity
3. K Setting the LCD Color does not affect recordings BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN Brightness E ee Oo Exit gt Achust a Ok STBY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN Red Blue MENU CD Color EE A EE ee Exit Ok Beep Sound You can set the beep sound to on off settings contents EEE Off Disables the function oa On When on a beep will sound every time a button is pressed Q When beep sound is set to off the power on off sound is off The beep sound is off when recording in movie mode B e f you insert AV jack into the memory camcorder beep sound will be automatically off English_81 F Auto Power Off To save battery power you can set the Auto Power Off function which turns off the memory camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes settings contents ar Off The memory camcorder does not turn off automatically A 5 Min For power saving purposes the memory camcorder will automatically turn power off if amp there is no operation for 5 minutes in STBY mode or in thumbnail index view K Auto Power Off does not work at following situations When a USB cable is connected When the memory camcorder is connected to the AC adaptor And it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu TV Display e You can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display settings contents a Off The OSD appears in the LCD scree
4. Setting the white balance manually 1 Select Custom WB e The indicator 24 and the message Set White Balance are displayed 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it fills the screen Use an object that is not transparent e f the object that fills the screen is not focused correct the focus using Manual Focus page 57 S 3 Press the OK button T BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN e The white balance setting will be applied and indicator 9 is displayed Set white balance English_54 K e A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result The white balance can not be used while EASY Q is in use It is recommended that you specify Digital Zoom to Off before setting white balance page 67 Reset the white balance if lighting conditions change During normal outdoor recording setting to auto may provide better results Do not use a colored object when setting white balance The appropriate tint cannot be set Exposure The memory camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions on screen item contents display Auto This option automat
5. The previous figures are measured under Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on the test or use condition The memory camcorder provides four resolution options for movie recordings TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web amp Mobile For a same scene higher resolution setting will retain the better image with bigger data size in the order of TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web amp Mobile The compression rate increases while lowering the resolution in the order of TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web amp Mobile The higher the compression rate is the picture resolution is more deteriorated but the recording time will be increased The compression rate automatically adjusts to the recording image and the recording time may vary accordingly You can use a SDHC or MMCplus memory card on your memory camcorder Some cards may not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type Proper operation is not guaranteed for those memory cards that are not formatted by this memory camcorder Perform the formatting directly on the memory camcorder for formatting To facilitate the movie recording it is recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed Write soeed 2MB sec or higher If you use a low write sopeed memory card recording may stop with a message of Low speed card Please record a lower resolution It supports proper operation with up t
6. w For example Setting the Exposure in Movie Record mode by the Shortcut menu OK guide 1 Press the OK button e Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed 2 Press the Control button A will display the Auto Exposure shortcut menu screen where you can press OK button to set up Auto Exposure STBY 00 00 00 00 59 59 UN 3 Press the Control button A once again will display the Manual Exposure shortcut menu screen with a manual control bar where you can adjust the value press the Control button lt gt 4 Press the OK button to confirm your selection e Manual Exposure indicator 45 will display on the screen e Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu Auto Exposure STBY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN e Shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in EASY Q mode e Pressing the Control button in each menu will toggle between Auto or Manual Manual Exposure Ls ny 1S BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN English_32 Shortcut function using the Control buttons Button Movie Record f mode Movie Play gt mode Access the shortcut menu Confirm selection Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed Exit the shortcut menu Playback Pause Exposure Auto Increases the volume Manual Focus Auto Face Detection Manual Decreases the volume Shutter Search playback Auto RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 x8 gt x16 Manual Previous Skip Playback S
7. press the LCD ENHANCER 44 button Release LCD enhancer level 4 gt LCD enhancer 2level 24 gt Release e LCD enhancer 1level 44 LCD enhancer is executed e LCD enhancer 2level z4 You can make a brighter screen than using just one level adjustment 4 e LCD enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded e When LCD enhancer works at the low illumination some stripes may occur on the LCD screen It is not a malfunction e Using the LCD Enhancer function may cause color looks different on the display English_28 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN 1 Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your finger 2 Rotate it to the best angle to record or play e lf you rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees to the lens side you can close the LCD screen with it facing out This is convenient during playback e See page 81 to adjust brightness and color of the LCD screen e Over rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the memory camcorder IAN Do not lift the memory camcorder when holding the LCD screen WARNING USING THE MENU BUTTON 1 Set the desired mode by pressing the MODE button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Move the cursor by pressing the Control button A W lt gt to select the desired menu item and then press Control button OK to confirm 4 Press the MENU button to finish The MENU button does not operate in the EASY Q
8. OK button LCD ENHANCER 44 button 6 Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording CAUTION English_10 getting to know your memory camcorcer REAR amp BOTTOM VIEW c J SNTd ES JW MODE indicator 9 Recording start stop button Record ff Player Grip belt Usable Memory Cards MODE button Swivel Hand grip 16GB Max AV cable jack AV Grip belt hook USB jack amp Cradle receptacle DC IN jack DC IN SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL 6 Jack cover MX20ER only Charging indicator CHG Tripod receptacle MMCplus POWER switch Memory card Battery slot cover English_11 oreoparation This section provides information that you should know before using this memory camcorder such as how to use the provided accessories how to charge the battery how to setup the operation mode and initialize setup USING THE ACCESSORIES Attaching a Grip Belt e Insert your right hand from the bottom of memory camcorder up to the base of your thumb e Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start stop button and the Zoom lever e Adjust the length of grip belt so that the memory camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb Detach the belt Adjust the length of grip belt Attach the belt oN gt Angle Adjustment This memory camcorder has a new swivel
9. RECORDING OPTIONS 44 46 47 50 52 53 53 54 55 56 57 59 60 61 61 62 62 63 64 66 66 67 67 Recording movie images Recording with ease for beginners EASY Q mode Zooming In and out Movie Images playback Changing the menu settings Menu items Using the recording menu items ISCENE White Balance Exposure Shutter Focus Anti Shake HDIS Digital Effect 16 9 Wide Resolution Wind Cut Voice Mute Back Light Interval REC C Nite Fader Guideline Digital Zoom English_04 contents PLAYBACK OPTIONS SETTINGS OPTIONS Menu items Setting the play option Deleting movie images Protecting movie images Copying movie images SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only File Information Changing the menu settings in Settings Menu items Using the settings menu items Storage Storage Info Format File No Time Zone Date Time Set Date Format Time Format Date Time LCD Brightness LCD Color Beep Sound Auto Power Off TV Display Default Set Version Menu Color Transparency Language D ae English_05 CONNECTING TO A PC CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES MAINTENANCE amp ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS 100 113 Transfering a Recorded File through a USB Conection CyberLink MediaShow4 Installing the CyberLink MediaShow4 Connecting the USB cable Viewing the contents of storage media Transferring files from the memory camcorder to your PC Uploading movi
10. Return 4 Value adjust down 5 Manual Exposure 6 Value adjust up e The illustration to the left shows the Manual Exposure screen e Functions marked with won t be kept when the memory camcorder restarts e Shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode Pressing the OK button will display shortcut menu of frequently used on the LCD screen English_24 Movie Play mode Thumbnail View 4 Movie Play mode 2 Protect 3 Copy Selected SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only 4 File Number 5 Storage media Built in memory SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only or memory card 6 Battery info Remaining battery level time Fader Scroll bar 9 Web amp Mobile Delete Selected 13 Button Guide Movie Play mode Single View 01 01 2008 12 00AM 400 0004 72 1 Movie Play mode 2 Play Status Play gt Pause Ii 3 Time code Elapsed time Recorded time 4 Storage media Built in memory SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only or memory card 5 Battery info Remaining battery level time 6 Movie image resolution Protect LCD Enhancer 9 File Name 0 Date Time 1 Play Option English_25 oreparation 00 00 00 00 59 59 W 100 0001 D gt 00 00 00 00 39 39 1 01 01 2008 12 00AM 100 0001
11. This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies and also basic settings on your memory camcorder Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using POWER switch and MODE button Turning memory camcorder on or off You can turn the power on or off by sliding the POWER switch down e Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off Mode indicator POWER switch MODE button Setting the operating modes e You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button Movie Record mode sai gt Movie Play mode gt Movie Record mode sg e Each time the operational mode changes the respective mode indicator lights up Movie Record mode fi To record movie images Movie Play mode To play movie image e When the memory camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear s In this case refer to Warning indicators and messages on pages 100 102 and take corrective action e Movie Record is set by default with the power on English_22 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 18 Annono GZ 16 7 0101 2008 12 00AM EN 1 0 J3 14 gi C 6 22 EASY 14 The above screen is an example for explanation It is different from the actual display The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 2GB SDHC memory card Functions marked with won t be
12. Ara m e The recording indicator will display and recording will start ese e Pressing the Recording start stop button again during recording will te set the memory camcorder to recording pause mode When recording is finished turn the memory camcorder off gt 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 record movie images pages 52 67 If focusing is difficult use the manual focus function page 58 During recording some button operations are unavailable MODE button MENU button etc Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the memory camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked e Before recording an important movie make sure to test on the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio and video recording e While recording don t insert or eject the memory card as it may record noise e Do not operate the power switch or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on storage media 4 English_44 Q e You can not use a locked memory card for recording You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock e You can select the resolution of movie images to be recorded page 61
13. In Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in Fade out Press the Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out Fade in out Press the Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in And recording stops as the image and sound are faded out Fade In Approx 3 seconds Recording start stop button when Fader is set to Out Recording start stop button when Fader is set to In Out Fade Out Approx 3 seconds D English_66 Guideline e Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording e The memory camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines item contents re Off Disables the function None Cross Enables you to center the subject for proper recording Grid Enables you to place the subject in the center square for proper positioning RRE Enables you to place the subject within a safety zone which prevents it being cut when SEE Bete editing in 4 3 for left and right and 2 35 1 for top and bottom Q e Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guideline makes a balanced composition amp i i i s e Guideline cannot be recorded on the images being recorded Digital Zoom e You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 34x the default setting during recording Up to 34x zoom is performed opt
14. You should check the size for recording before you record page 61 The memory camcorder is in Demo mode If you do not want to see Demo image change the setting of Demo to Off page 83 Unknown indicator appears on the screen A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 100 102 The after image remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark Ambient is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD Use the LCD enhancer function English_104 Menu Symptom Explanation Solution e You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback mode e Most of menu items cannot be selected when you set the EASY Q function e lf there is no storage media inserted it can not be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Storage Storage Info Format etc e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items If you want to set the desired functions do not set the following items first lt Cannot Use gt C Nite Digital Zoom Digital Effect Mirror Digital Effect Mosaic Digital Effect Stepprinting Digital Zoom Exposure Manual Shutter Manual Focus Face Detection Back Light iSCENE Manual Digital Effect Mi
15. automatically to select the storage type e lf there is no memory card inserted only the built in memory will be available e Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder The memory card and its data may be damaged e Do not remove the power battery pack or AC power adaptor when accessing storage media such as recording playback format delete etc The storage media and its data may be damaged INSERTING EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1 Turn the memory camcorder off 2 Slide the memory card slot cover to the right to open the cover 3 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure until it softly clicks 4 Close the cover Ejecting a memory card 1 Turn the memory camcorder off 2 Slide the memory card slot cover to the right to open the cover 3 Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out 4 Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover As shown in the figure slide the memory card inwards with the label facing down caution f the memory card is inserted with the label facing up the memory camcorder may not work or the tip of the memory card can be damaged English_38 about the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media You can use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus If needed buy a memory card separately
16. e For Movie Record Menus Press MODE button to set Record pi Press MENU button e The menu screen appears Press the Control button lt gt to select White Balance Select the desired sub menu item with the Control button A V and then press the OK button Press MENU button to exit the menu J e The selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed If you set some items to Auto the item s indicator may not displayed on the screen ISCENE White Balance Exposure Shutter Focus etc e You can also change the menu setting using the shortcut menu represents the most frequently accessed functions page 33 White Balance Auto Daylight Coue LS WwW gt Move Select BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN English_51 recording options MENU ITEMS e Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode e For operation details see the corresponding page pages 53 67 Menu items in Movie Record sig Items Default value Page ISCENE Auto 53 White Balance Auto 54 Exposure Auto 55 Shutter Auto 56 Focus Auto 57 Anti Shake HDIS Off 59 Digital Effect Off 60 16 9 Wide On 61 Resolution TV Fine 61 Wind Cut Off 62 Voice Mute Off 62 Back Light Off 63 Interval REC Off 64 C Nite Off 66 Fader Off 66 Guideline Off 67 Digital Zoom Off 67 Settings English_52 USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can set up the m
17. OK button 100 0001 Slow motion playback I gt e While playback is paused press and hold the Control button gt it plays back in slow motion at x1 2 x1 4 x1 8 and x1 16 speed e To resume normal playback press the OK button e Recorded sound does not play in slow playback English_49 recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below then change the various settings 1 Slide POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on Select the operation mode page 22 Press MENU button e The menu screen appears 4 Select the desired sub menu and menu item with the Control buttons A W gt and the OK button e To return to the normal screen press MENU button e Depending on the mode selected some menu items may not be available to select and change You can also access the shortcut menu using the OK button page 32 Button Tips a MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu b Control button A W lt gt Use it to move up down left right c OK button Use it to select or confirm the menu English_50 amp Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page For example setting the White Balance in Movie Record mode 1 2 3 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on Select the operation mode
18. Power Off set to Off if there is no operation for about 5 minutes in the STBY mode e Demonstration stops temporarily by pressing other buttons MENU Control button Recording start stop etc e When the Auto Power Off function is set to 5 Min the Auto Power Off function has priority over the Demo function If you execute Demo function turn off the Auto Power Off function page 82 e Press and hold MENU button for 5 seconds in STBY mode to run the Demo function immediately English_83 connecting to a PC This chapter explains how to connect a PC using the USB cable for various actions When connecting a USB cable to a PC refer to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below TRANSFERRING A RECORDED FILE THROUGH A USB CONNECTION e The camcorder supports both USB 1 1 and 2 0 standards Depends on the PC specification e You can transfer a recorded file on a storage media to your PC via a USB connection USB Connection Speed depending on the System e High speed USB connection is supported by Microsoft Windows device drivers only e Windows 2000 High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 4 or later installed e Windows XP High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 1 or later installed _ jz e Windows VISTA High speed USB on a system with Service Pack 1 or later installed Cyberlink MediaShow4 System Requirements The following requirements must be satisfied to use CyberLink MediaShow4
19. Twice the memory options SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only The memory camcorder s external memory slot accepts both high capacity SDHC and MMCplus Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the memory type of your choice In addition to this slot the memory camcorder has the built in flash memory High resolution LCD Display through DNle Engine Samsung memory camcorder has features of 3DNR G dimensional noise reduction high sensitivity color expression intelligent color expression High performance Anti Shake Hyper DIS and automatic face detection Face Detection etc Capture Visions farther than the eye can see 34x Optical 1200x Digital Zoom Samsung s powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality In addition Digital Zoom Interpolation provides clearer extreme digital Zooming with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms Various Recording Features The memory camcorder supports Anti Shake HDIS Digital Effect and a wide range of other functions that you can select according to the scene you are recording pages 52 67 English_ii Easy Upload to YouTube You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4 page 92 Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation playback is simple and easy in this memory camcorder since rewinding and fast forwarding is less time consuming Various functions are available for enjoying many diffe
20. While Digital Zoom is turned on manual focusing will not focus with accuracy Turn the Digital Zoom off page 67 e When the focusing reaches to its limit an indicator appears on the center of the LCD screen English_58 Anti Shake HDIS Helps compensate for natural hand shaking movements when recording i on screen item contents display Off Disables the function None On Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high wo magnification Anti Shake HDIS provides a more stable image when e Recording while zooming e Recording small objects e Recording while walking or moving e Recording through the window of a moving vehicle o e EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake HDIS to On while using EASY Q e When Anti Shake HDIS On is specified there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen e Excessive camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake HDIS On is set e It is recommended that you specify Anti Shake HDIS Off when using the memory camcorder on a desk or tripod e When you record pictures with 34x or more magnification and the Anti Shake HDIS is set to On in dark locations after images may appear If this occurs we recommend using a tripod and turning the Anti Shake HDIS to Off English_59 recording options Digital Effect e The digital effect enables you to give a cr
21. You can also use a SD memory card but recommended that you use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus with your memory camcorder SD memory cards over 2GB are not compatible with this memory camcorder On this memory camcorder you can use memory cards SDHC or MMCplus of the following capacity 512MB 16GB Compatible recording media Terminals The following recording media have been guaranteed to work with this memory o camcorder Others are not guaranteed to work so buy such products with caution LC ae SDHC or SD memory cards By Panasonic SanDisk and TOSHIBA i lt Usable Memory Cards gt MMC plus By Transcend 512MB 16GB If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that has already been recorded For movie recording use a memory card that support faster wirte speed at least 2MB sec SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card SDHC memory card complies with new SD specification Ver 2 00 This latest specification was established by SD Card Association to realize data capacity over 2GB The SDHC memory card supports a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the SDHC memory card To enable writing move the switch up to the direction of terminals To set write protection move the switch down Due to change In Fi
22. could cause malfunctions Do not point directly at the sun If direct sunlight strikes the lens the memory camcorder could malfunction or a fire could occur Do not leave the memory camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight This could cause malfunction Do not use the memory camcorder near TV or radio This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts Do not use the memory camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism If the memory camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism such as near a radio wave tower or electric appliances noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded During playback of normally recorded video and audio noise may also be present in picture and sound At worst the memory camcorder could malfunction Do not expose the memory camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the memory camcorder case or cause malfunctions Do not use the memory camcorder near corrosive gas If the memory camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide the external or internal terminals could corrode disabling normal operation or the battery connection terminals could corrode so that power will not turn on English_xi orecautions on use Do not use the memory camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could s
23. e Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files There is no memory card inserted in Insert a memory card the card slot SC MX20 MX20B MX20H MX20L MX20R e Delete unnecessary files on the memory card Use the built in memory SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL es There is not enough space to record MX20ER on memory card e Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files e Change to another memory card which has enough free space There is not enough space to record Memory Full on built in memory Insert Card amp G Card Full English_100 Message Informs that Action Card Error The memory card has some problem and can not be recognized Format the memory card or replace it with a new one Card Locked The write protection tab on an SDHC card has been set to lock Release write protection tab Not Supported Card The memory card is not Supported in this camcorder Change to a memory card that we recommend Please format SIS ais 8 The memory card is not formatted Format the memory card using menu item Not formatted Format the Card Format the memory The format of the file is not supported by this memory camcorder e The file format is not supported Check the supported file e Format the memory card on the camcorder Low speed card Please record a lower resolution Recording Mes
24. folders Z your camcorder page 37 SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 88 or perform steps 1 and 2 e When the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder of My Computer e Your PC can recognize only one storage media built in memory or card from the camcorder at a time If you cannot find the removable disk of your choice change the storage setting built in memory or card of Removable Disk 1 Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file E Pictures What do you want Windows to do f View a slideshow of the images lt a ry Copy pictures to a folder on my computer Se D Take no action Always do the selected action co File Edit View Go Favorites Help Up Cut 3 Floppy C A My Computer El 3 Scheduled Printers Removal ble Disk Tasks E Removable Disk E Removable Disk I File Edit view Favorites Tools el File and Folder Tasks cd Make a new folder 2 Publish Folder to the Wi Movie images English_89 Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for built in memory or memory card is as follows e Don t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name It may not be playable Movie Images H 264 The SD quality
25. free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files If you make a frequent recording or deletion of files the performance of the built in flash memory will be deteriorated In this case format the built in memory again If you use the memory card with low writing speed the memory camcorder automatically stops recording the movie images and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen When recording a subject illuminated by bright light vertical The memory camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness lines appear English_107 troubleshooting Recording Symptom When the screen is exposed to the direct sunlight during recording the screen becomes red or black for an instant Explanation Solution Do not leave the memory camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight During recording the date time does not display Date Time is set to off Set the Date Time to on page 80 The beep sound is not heard Set Beep Sound to On Beep sound is temporally off while recording movies When the AV cable is connected to the memory camcorder the beep sound will automatically turn off There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded movie starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight ti
26. function Displays the image in 4 3 aspect ratio None Select to use the standard display aspect 4 3 ratio on the screen On Recording and playback of 16 9 aspect ratio None IZ e n 16 9 Wide mode you can not use the following functions Mosaic Mirror Stepprinting Digital Effect If you want to use the following functions set the 16 9 Wide menu to Off first e Please set the aspect ratio before recording The default setting is 16 9 Wide e 16 9 Wide mode is not available when the resolution is set to Web amp Mobile Resolution You can select the resolution of a movie to be recorded This memory camcorder can record in the TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal and Web amp Mobile modes The TV Fine mode is set as the factory default item contents BEES TV Super Fine Movie images recorded in the 720x480 60i resolution at super fine image quality asi TV Fine Movie images recorded in the 720x480 60i resolution at fine image quality TV Normal Movie images recorded in the 720x480 60i resolution at normal image quality 7 u Movie images recorded in the 640x480 resolution at normal image quality moth ec belare It supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC 4 e You can record a scene at four resolution levels TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal or Web amp Mobile However the better the resolution is the more memory is used e The recording times depend o
27. is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries English_20 Using a household power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case Using memory camcorder with AC power adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the memory camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it play back or use it indoors Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack page 15 O e Be sure to use the specified AC power adaptor to power the memory camcorder Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire e The AC power adaptor can be used around the world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your distributor e Before detaching the power source make sure that the memory camcorder s power is turned off caution Failure to do so can result in memory camcorder malfunction e Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your memory camcorder e Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture English_21 oreparation BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER
28. kept when the memory camcorder is turned off and on again For enhanced performance the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice Movie Record mode G Interval REC 2 Operating status STBY standby or recording 3 Voice Mute 4 Time counter movie recording time remaining recordable time 5 LCD Enhancer 6 Storage media Built in memory GC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only or memory card Battery info Remaining battery level time Movie image resolution 9 Anti Shake HDIS Wind Cut 1 Back Light 3 Fader 3 C Nite Zoom Optical zoom Digital Zoom 5 Date Time Time Zone 7 Digital Effect Manual Shutter Manual Exposure SIF Bis Manual Focus Face Detection 21 White Balance 22 iSCENE EASY Q 23 Movie Record English_23 oreparation STBY 00 00 00 00 59 59 C m STBY 00 00 00 00 50 59 Mm Exposure Em A o Movie Record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide 1 Voice Mute On Off 2 Focus Auto Focus Face Detection Manual Focus 3 Shortcut menu OK Guide Return 4 Shutter Auto Shutter Manual Shutter 5 Exposure Auto Exposure Manual Exposure Movie Record mode Shortcut menu Manual 4 Manual Control Bar Value 2 Menu name 3 Shortcut menu OK Guide
29. memory camcorder in such a place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged Do not expose the memory camcorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater e Do not store the memory camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place Dust entering the memory camcorder could cause malfunctions If humidity is high the lens could become moldy and the memory camcorder could become inoperative It is recommended that you put the memory camcorder in a box together with a desiccant when storing it in a closet etc e Do not store the memory camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations This could cause malfunctions e Detach the battery pack from the memory camcorder and store it in a cool place Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life Cleaning the memory camcorder w Before cleaning turn off the memory camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor e To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not apply excessive force when cleaning gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could deteriorate e To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor English_96 e To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small object Do not wipe the lens with cloth or
30. messages 1 Set the Settings mode e The settings menu screen appears e Refer to How to set the settings mode to access the Settings mode page 74 2 Press the Control button A Y to select Language and then press the OK button 3 Press the Control button A N to select the desired OSD language and then press the OK button e English amp t 01 Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Portugu s Nederlands Svenska Suomi Norsk Dansk Polski Cestina Slovensky Magyar YkpaHcbka Pycckun FASC Ina T rk e 48 s IsiZulu 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language Language options may be changed without prior notice BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN EOM Z Settings Menu Color Transparency g mea hd Exit Move Select STBY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN E lt fe gt WA es Settings ee ee Janes st to Menu Color Transparency Frangais z EXit lt Move Select Even if the battery pack or AC power are removed the language setting will be preserved English_36 about the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only e You can record on the built in memory or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback e You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your memory camcorder Some cards are not c
31. movie images are named as SDV_ MP4 and Web file movie images are named as WEB_ MP4 The file number automatically increases when a new movie image file is created Up to 9999 files are created in one folder A new folder is created when more than 9999th files are created WEB_0002 MP4 SDV_0003 MP4 SDV_0004 MP4 WEB_0005 MP4 VIDEO 100VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 Image format Movie Images e Movie images are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e The image size is 720x480 60i or 640x480 WEB page 61 g e When the 9999th file is created in the 999th folder i e SDV_9999 MP4 is created in the 999 VIDEO folder s a new folder cannot be created anymore Backup your files to a PC and format the storage media and then reset file numbering from the menu e We don t recommend you to modify the name of a file folder stored in the storage media using a PC If you modify it this memory camcorder may not recognize modified files e You can use your memory camcorder as a mass storage device So you can store general data in the storage media of the memory camcorder English_90 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC You can copy movie images to your PC and view them 1 Execute the procedure in VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA page 89 e The folders in the storage media appear 2 Create a new folder enter the folder name and then double click it 3 Select t
32. pack only The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase Slide the POWER switch downward to turn off the power Insert the battery pack to the memory camcorder page 14 Open the DC IN USB AV jack cover Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your memory camcorder Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket e The CHG charging indicator lights up in orange and showing that the battery pack is charging e The CHG charging indicator lights up in green when the battery is fully charged page 16 When the battery pack is fully charged disconnect the AC power adaptor from the memory camcorder e Even with the power switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the memory camcorder It is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the memory camcorder CAUTION Charging the battery pack in a low temperature circumstance may take longer time or fail to fully charge green indicator will not turn on Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in plug and socket when you connect AC power supply to the memory camcorder Fully charge the battery pack before using When using the AC power supply place it close to the wall outlet Found with malfunction while in use of memory camcorder separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet Do not use the AC power supply in a narrow and small place
33. safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Only use attachment accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 13 14 15 16 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet a
34. without notice English_113 Waranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc SEA warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material SEA will repair or replace the product at it s option All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Labor 90 days carry in Parts 1 year On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or al
35. your OS is Windows XP Vista log in as the Administrator administrator of the PC or a user with the equivalent privileges to install the software Check out the storage media of the memory camcorder before connecting USB cable If no memory card or an unformatted memory card is inserted the PC will not recognize your memory camcorder as a removable disk If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the memory camcorder during the data transfer the data transfer will stop and the data may be damaged If you connect the USB cable to a PC using a USB HUB or with other devices at the same time it may cause conflict and may not work properly If this occurs remove all other USB devices and try the connection again Intel Pentium III or Pentium 4 is a trademark of the Intel Corporation Windows is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation All other brands and names are property of their respective owners CyberLink MediaShow4 is optimized for Intel Core 2 Duo processors and CPUs with MMX SSE SSE2 38DNow and Intel Hyper Threading technology DirectX is necessary so that CyberLink MediaShow4 works properly and it is automatically installed during CyberLink MediaShow4 installation We recommend using the AC power adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack English_85 connecting to a PC INSTALLING THE CYBERLINK MEDIASHOW4 CyberLink MediaShow4 is a software for easy of editing MPEG AVI and other
36. your fingers If necessary wipe gently with lens cleaning paper Mold may form if the lens is left dirty If the lens looks dimmer turn off the memory camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media e Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the storage media or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the storage media with water Do not use replace or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC power adaptor during recording playback or when otherwise accessing the storage media Do not bring the storage media near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Do not store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts e Copy the recorded files to your PC Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for storage e A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents e Refer to pages 37 43 for details LCD screen e To prevent damage to the LCD screen Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything Do not place the cam
37. 20B 20H Je At ATen WIX20E SeavWeelae seeds imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com global register em Key features of your memory camcorder High resolution Colour Widescreen LCD 2 7 WIDE TFT LCD Samsung memory camcorder adopts 2 7 inch Widescreen LCD of 112k pixels which allows bright and clear monitoring In addition reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting color and brightness to the screen lighting conditions allows better monitoring under the strong sunlight H 264 MPEG4 part 10 Advanced Video Coding Encoding The latest video compression technology H 264 uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time with the same size storage Simple amp Easy User Interface Designed to provide optimized and easy use with ergonomic design including customizable button layout for recording playback functions and frequently used functions And improved Graphics User Interface offers new and fresh look as well as easy operation High capacity embedded Flash Memory Built in memory supported model only The camcorder has built in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record directly User friendly Functions User friendly EASY Q optimizes your memory camcorder to the recording conditions automatically which provides beginners with the best performance
38. 20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the MODE button page 22 e Switches to Movie Play mode PJ e Select the desired movie images using the Control button 3 Press the MENU button Video 100 0001 a am 4 Press the Control button lt gt to select Delete a 5 Select an option by pressing the Control button A WV and then press the OK button item contents This File Deletes the selected movie image This function is available only in the full image display mode Deletes individual selected movie images 100 0001 1X m vin Select To delete individual movie images select desired movie images to delete by sate Files pressing the OK button Press the MENU button to delete E The indicator i7 is displayed on the selected movie images pa Sst SS Pressing the OK button toggles between selecting the item for deletion or not AIl Files All Files Deletes all movie images MENUS dt Move Select 6 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt gt andtheOK AME 100 0001 aN am iz button i e Accordingly the deleted images also disappear from the thumbnail images screen 4 e In general use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same method while their detailed options appear to be different e Once
39. 65 853 6 765 853 6 771 890 6 771 891 6 775 465 6 778 755 6 788 629 6 788 630 6 795 637 6 810 201 6 862 256 6 868 054 6 894 963 6 937 552 USER INSTALLER CAUTION Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly Ste by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 rules NOTE A9 LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle org eiae org or call 1 800 Samsung 7267864 CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA Perchlorate Material special handling may apply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television rec
40. ADEMARK All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders Windows is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States and other countries Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore TM and R are not mentioned in each case in this manual English_xil contents INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER PREPARATION ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA 07 09 11 12 14 22 23 2f 28 29 29 30 32 34 38 39 42 What s included with your memory camcorder Front amp left view Side amp bottom view Using the accessories Connecting a power source Basic operation of your memory camcorder LCD screen indicators Turning the screen indicators on off IDI 7 CHECK Using the LCD enhancer Adjusting the LCD screen Using the MENU button Using the Control buttons Shortcut menu OK Guide Initial setting Time Zone Date and Time amp OSD Language Selecting the storage media SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only Inserting ejecting the memory card Selecting the suitable memory card Recordable time and capacity English_03 RECORDING PLAYBACK
41. CPU Intel Pentium 4 at least 3 0 GHz AMD recommended Os Windows Vista or XP Windows XP Service Pack 2 Operating System Standard installation is recommended Operation cannot be guaranteed if the above OS has been upgraded RAM 512MB 1 GB and above recommended Resolution 800 x 600 16 bit color or higher USB USB2 0 High Speed Intel 945GM or faster NVIDIA Geforce 6600 or higher VGA ATI Radeon X1600 or higher On a low performance graphics system running the MediaShow4 may cause error or not apply some of animation effects Miscellaneous Internet Explorer 5 5 or later DirectX 9 0 or later DVD R RW DVD R RW Supported media For the compatible DVD CD burners refer to CyberLink web site http Avwww gocyberlink com english products powerproducer 2_gold comp_dvd_drives jsp English_84 e System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system that satisfies the requirements operation is not ensured depending on the system e Ona Macintosh computer you can also transfer data by connecting the USB cable but the provided CyberLink MediaShow4 is not Macintosh compliant On a Macintosh computer you can upload recordings using the iMovie application e This memory camcorder can be used only as a removable storage device for the computers with Macintosh OS version 10 3 or later and Windows 2000 On a slower PC than recommended movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly If
42. English_08 getting to know your memory camcorder WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER Your new memory camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Center amp The exact shape of each item may vary by model 2 P AC ue ae Audio Video Cable USB Cable ae AD39 00155A AD39 00153A AD43 00180A AD44 00116B Software CD User manual CD Quick start guide Cradle AD46 00192A AD46 00192B AD68 03076B AD97 16073A Cc Pouch Carrying Case AD69 00932A AD69 00929A The contents can vary depending on the sales region Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer and service center The memory card is not included See page 39 for compatible memory cards for your memory camcorder You have to connect the AC power adaptor to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle Your camcorder includes user manual CD and quick start guide printed For more detailed instructions refer to the user manual PDF on the provided CD e Option This is an optional accessory To buy this one contact your nearest Samsung dealer English_09 FRONT amp LEFT VIEW Clogs Control button A K gt W T Recording start stop button Zoom lever W T Lens open close switch LCD screen Internal microphone 9 Built in speaker Lens II ZCHECK button MENU button EASY Q button
43. PAL format converter NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Netherlands Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc 4 You can make recordings with your memory camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from anywhere in the world English_99 troublesnooting TROUBLESHOOTING amp Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Warning indicators and messages Power source Message Icon Informs that Action Change to a charged one or use AC Low Battery The battery pack is almost discharged adaptor Charge the battery pack If no button is pressed for about 5 Auto Power Off minutes the memory camcorder is automatically turned off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off gt page 82 Storage media Message Icon Informs that Action e Delete unnecessary files on the built in memory SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER Use a memory card
44. X20EL SC MX20ER System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H 264 AVC Format Audio compression format AAC Advanced Audio Coding Recording resolution TV Super Fine about 5 0Mbps TV Fine about 4 0Mbps TV Normal about 3 0Mbps Web amp Mobile about 2 0Mbps Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device Max Effective 680K 460K pixels Lens F1 6 to 4 3 34x Optical 1200x Digital Electronic zoom lens Focal Length 2 3 8 2MM Minimum Illumination 3 0 Lux Filter diameter 030 5 LCD screen Size dot number 2 7 inches wide 112k LCD screen method 1 6 interlaced scan LCD panel TFT active matrix system Connectors Composite video out 1 0V p_p 75Q analog Audio output 7 5dBm 47kQ analog stereo USB output Power source mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed General 8 4V Using AC adaptor 7 4V Using Lithium lon battery pack Power source type Power supply 100V 240V 50 60HZz Lithium lon battery pack Power consumption 2 0W LCD on Operating temperature 0 40 C 32F 104F Operating humidity 10 80 Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4F 1407 Dimensions W x H x D Approx 2 38 x 2 36 x 4 92 60 5mm x 60mm x 125mm Weight Approx 0 61lbs 280g expect for battery pack or memory card Internal MIC Omni directional stereo microphone These technical specifications and design may be changed
45. al recording time Hr using the Control button A W gt 5 After setting the last item press the OK button to finish the setting When you start movie recording and interval recording starts e Images of the subject are captured and saved to the storage media by set interval and total recording period e Playing back will display 30 images per second Sound is not available For example if the interval was 30 Sec and the total recording period was 24 Hr interval recording captures images of the subject and saves to the storage media at every 30 seconds for 24 hours After 24 hours of recording playing it back will play the recording of 24 hours for about 48 minutes STBY 00 00 00 00 89 89 EIN lt a gt ot ES Interval REC STBY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN Oe 4 Gee gt eN m H ii eo 3 00 40 00 00359 59 TN M PTE A 1Seci icolkir HF sinterval Ree English_64 Example of Interval Recording Interval Recording records image frames at the predefined interval lt Total time for recording over the total recording time to produce a time lapse video Recording interval For example Interval Recording is useful for filming following cases Timeline e Blooming flowers e Insect s skin casting e Clouds rolling by in the sky Time for recording on the storage media a movie clip of interval recording
46. amcorder is at low temperature as in cold areas or right after the power is turned on Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the camcorder rises Note that the foregoing phenomena have no effect on the image in a storage media so there is NO cause for concern e Hold the memory camcorder correctly Do not hold the memory camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it the LCD monitor could detach and the memory camcorder may fall English_x Do not subject the memory camcorder to impact This ae camcorder is a precision machine Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall Do not use the memory camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects No water or oil Water or oil entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Heat on surface of product The surface of the memory camcorder will be slightly warm when using but this does not indicate a fault Be careful of unusual ambient temperature Using the memory camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140 F 40 C or lower than 32 F 0 C may result in abnormal recording playback Do not leave the memory camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time This
47. anation Solution Press the MODE button to set Movie Play mode BJ Image files recorded using other device may not be played on your memory camcorder Check out the memory card compatibility page 39 The Skip or Search function does not work properly If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it can not function properly Turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and turn it on again Playback is interrupted unexpectedly You cannot hear the sound when playing movie recorded by Interval Recording Check the AC adaptor or battery pack is properly connected and stable The Interval recording does not support the sound input mute recording page 64 Playback on other devices TV etc Symptom You cannot view the image i or hear the sound on the connected device Explanation Solution Connect the audio line of the AV cable to your camcorder or to the connected device TV DVD recorder etc Red color right White color left The AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the AV cable is connected to the proper jack page 93 English_110 Connecting to a computer Symptom When using the movies a computer does not recognize your camcorder Explanation Solution Install the provided software program pages 86 87 Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard the mouse and the camcorder from the computer Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcor
48. and USB connection guide e Copyright Please be noted that this memory camcorder is intended for an individual consumer s use only Data recorded on the card in this memory camcorder using other digital analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain the permission beforehand orecautions on use IMPORTANT NOTE manae the liquid crystal display LCD with care The LCD is a very delicate display device Do not press its surface with excessive force hit it or prick it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface unevenness in display may occur If unevenness does not disappear turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder e Liquid crystal display The LCD screen is a product of high precision technology Out of the total pixels approx 112 000 pixels of an LCD monitor 0 01 or less pixels may be out black dots or may remain lit as colored dots red blue and green This shows the limitations of the current technology and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the c
49. available recording time when the memory camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording started In actual recording the battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since the record start stop and zoom are being operated and playback is performed Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1 2 and 1 8 of the time in the table and prepare additional charged battery pack s to allow the time you are planning to record on the memory camcorder Note that the battery pack discharges faster in cold environment The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level English_18 About battery packs The benefits of battery pack Battery pack is small but has a large power capacity It should be recharged in any environment that is between 32 F 0 C and 104 F 40 C However when it is exposed to cold temperatures below 32 F O C its usage time becomes reduced and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm protected place for a short time then reattach it to the memory camcorder The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77 F 25 C As the environmental temperature and conditions vary the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuou
50. button N N Date Time Set e Set the icon lt 5 to on to move the time forward 1 hour T Home DST set daylight saving time Month Day Year Hour Min 6 Make sure that the clock is correctly set then press OK button Gal oal 2008 12 00 AM e The clock starts 7 Visit 01 01 12 00AM e You can set any year up to the year 2037 Adjust Set English_34 4 e On charging the built in rechargeable battery The built in rechargeable battery is automatically charged while the camcorder is turned on Use your camcorder after charging the built in rechargeable battery If the built in rechargeable battery is not charged settings will not be backed up and the date time appears on the screen as 01 01 2008 12 00 AM when Date Time display is set to On e After setting the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media Turning the date and time display on off e To switch the date and time display on or off access the menu and change the Date Time mode page 80 Setting the clock to the local time zone while traveling e While traveling you can easily set the clock to the local time by selecting the time zone on the camcorder Select Time Zone on the menu then set Visit page 78 English_35 oreparation INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME amp OSD LANGUAGE Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the
51. catter in the air and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the memory camcorder which could cause it to operate abnormally Do not clean the memory camcorder body with benzene or thinner The coating of exterior could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate When using a chemical cleaning cloth follow the instructions Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL This User Manual covers models SC MX20 SC MX20B SC MX20H SC MX20L SC MX20R SC MX20C SC MX20CH SC MX20E SC MX20EL and SC MX20ER The SC MX20C SC MX20CH and SC MX20E SC MX20EL SC MX20ER have a 8GB and 16GB built in flash memory respectively but also use memory cards The SC MX20 SC MX20B SC MX20H SC MX20L SC MX20R does not have built in flash memory and uses memory cards exclusively Although some features of SC MX20 SC MX20B SC MX20H SC MX20L SC MX20R and SC MX20C SC MX20CH SC MX20E SC MX20EL SC MX20ER are different they are both operated in the same way Illustrations of SC MX20C model are used in this user manual The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen Designs and specifications of storage media and other accessories are subject to change without any notice NOTES REGARDING A TR
52. contact your local dealer The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste Clean the terminals to remove any foreign substances before inserting the battery Do not put the battery pack near any heat source i e fire or a heater Do not disassemble apply pressure to or heat the battery pack Do not allow the and terminals of the battery pack to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation induce overheating or fire Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant When fully discharged a battery pack damages the internal cells The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Remove from charger or powered unit when not in use Even when the power is switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the memory camcorder When not using the memory camcorder for an extended period It is recommended that you fully charge the battery pack once per 6 months attach it to memory camcorder and use it up then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool place again About the battery life e Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one e Each battery s life is governed by storage operating and environmental conditions Use only approved battery packs Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there
53. corder with LCD screen on the bottom e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD screen use They are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD screen may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot English_97 maintenance amp adcaitional information Battery packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards Do not burn Do not short circuit the terminals When transporting carry the battery in a plastic bag Do not modify or disassemble Do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire e To prevent damage and prolong service life Do not subject to unnecessary shock Charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown below This is chemical reaction cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life Fully charge the battery pack at least every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period of time Remove the battery pack and charger from the camcorde
54. cted to a computer that does not support Hi speed USB USB2 0 the images or sound may not be played back correctly The images and sound is copied to your computer is not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted Check the system requirements to play a movie page 84 Exit other all applications running on the current computer If a recorded movie is played on your camcorder connected to a computer the image may not play smoothly depending on the transfer speed Please copy the file to your PC and then play it back English_111 Connecting Dubbing with other devices TV DVD recorder etc Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot dub correctly e The AV cable is not connected properly Make sure that the AV cable is connected using the AV cable to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder gt page 93 Overall operations Symptom Explanation Solution The date and time are e Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time incorrect The backup built in rechargeable battery may be discharged page 35 The camcorder does not turn on or does not e Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor and connect the power operate by pressing any supply to the camcorder again before turning it on button English_112 specifications Model Name SC MX20 SC MX20B SC MX20H SC MX20L SC MX20R SC MX20C SC MX20CH SC MX20E SC M
55. cus then press the OK button BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN far Manual Focus a Focusing in a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject press the Control button lt towards the indicator aimee RE r ae Wie Focusing on a subject further away To focus on a subject further away press the Control button gt towards the pe es indicator BA e The nearer or farther icon 93 3 appears between the indicators lt Nearer subject gt lt Further subject gt when focus adjustment reaches the end The adjusted value is applied right after press the Control button lt gt is pressed e The manual focus setting will be applied and E indicator is displayed Manual focus is recommended in the following situations e A picture containing several objects some close to the memory camcorder others further away e A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow e Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car e People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd 4 You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button page 32 Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically EASY Q mode will set the focusing to Auto automatically Before focusing by manual frame your scene by zooming Zooming after setting the focus requires focusing again Before focusing by manual check if the Digital Zoom is turned off
56. d is fixed at 1 100 second Indoor sports such as basketball The flickering that occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury vapor lamp is reduced 1 250 1 500 1 1000 Moving cars trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 Outdoor sports such as golf and tennis J IniSCENE mode setting the shutter speed to Manual applies the manual adjustment of the shutter speed first e The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is setted e This function will be set to Auto in the EASY Q mode e When recording with a shutter speed of 1 1000 or higher make sure the sun is not directly shining into the ee IEG nglish_ Focus e The memory camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically auto focus e You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions item contents BAS Glavin Auto In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it enables you Kone to concentrate on the creative side of your recording Face Detection Records under the optimal condition by detecting faces automatically g3 Manual Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic yE focusing difficult or unreliable a Face detection It detects and recognizes face like shape and adjusts focus color and exposure BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN automatically Also it adjusts recording conditions optimized for t
57. d others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference a safety instructions CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit This symbol indicates that there are important operating and EREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable English_iv Important safety instructions N O oe 0 ONS 10 11 Read these instructions Keep these instructions Heed all warnings Follow all instructions Do not use this apparatus near water Clean only with dry cloth Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat Do not defeat the
58. deleted an image can not be restored e Protected files will not be deleted e If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot delete e e Move Select To protect important images from accidental deletion activate the image protection page 71 Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting AC power adaptor while you delete files may damage the storage media English_70 PROTECTING MOVIE IMAGES e You can protect saved important movie images from accidental deletion Protected images will not be deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the MODE button page 22 e Switches to Movie Play mode J e Select the desired movie images using the Control button 3 Press the MENU button e Menu screen appears Video 100 0001 a0 ai a 4 Press the Control button lt gt to select Protect a 4 j 5 Select an option by pressing the Control button A W and then press the sill OK button item contents 8 Move On Protects the selected movie image from delection i This function is available only in the full image display mode Protects selected movie images from delection oe To protect individual movie images select de
59. der restart the computer then connect them again correctly Cannot play a movie file properly on a PC A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your memory camcorder Install the software provided with your camcorder pages 86 87 Please install by using the software CD that came with this camcorder We do not guarantee compatibility for different CD versions Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer And connect it again properly Cannot use the provided software CyberLink Media Show4 on the Macintosh computer On a Macintosh computer you can also transfer data by connecting the USB cable but the provided CyberLink MediaShow4 is not Macintosh compliant On a Macintosh computer you can upload recordings using the iMovie application This memory camcorder can be used only as a removable storage device for the computers with Macintosh OS version 10 3 or later and Windows 2000 CyberLink MediaShow4 does not function properly Exit the CyberLink MediaShow4 program and restart the Windows computer The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The movie or sound copied to your computer is not affected If your camcorder is conne
60. e Note that power failure during a recording such as disconnected DC power jack or exhausted battery may damage the file RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE e With the EASY Q function most of the memory camcorder settings are automatically adjusted which frees you from detailed adjustments 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder 2 Press the MODE button to set Movie Record mode pg page 22 3 Press the EASY Q button e When you press the EASY Q button most functions turn off and the following functions are set to Auto Exposure Focus Shutter etc e The EASY Q and Anti Shake HDIS indicator appear on the screen at the same time 4 Torecord movie images press the Recording start stop button e Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings 3 STB 00 00 00 000 50 59 EIN CII Df Easy a far To cancel EASY Q mode wy Press the EASY Q button again e The EASY Q and Anti Shake HDIS O indicators disappear from the screen e Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating the EASY Q mode aa 5 Z Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation e The following button and menu operations are unavailable because the items are automatically set And the corresponding message Release the EASY Q may appear if unavailable operations are attempted MENU button OK button etc Cancel EASY Q function if you want to add an
61. e images in the memory camcorder to YouTube Connecting to a TV Viewing on a TV screen Recording dubbing images on a VCR or DVD HDD recorder Maintenance Additional information Using your memory camcorder abroad Troubleshooting English_06 introduction fo basic features amp This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder See the reference pages for more information Step1 Preparation e Connecting a power source page 14 e Check out the storage media gt page 37 e Setting the Date Time and OSD Language pages 34 36 Step2 Recording e Recording the movie images page 44 Step3 Playing back e Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views using Control button page 47 e Viewing playback from your memory camcorder on your PC or TV pages 88 91 93 94 English_07 amp This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder See the reference pages for more information Step4 Connecting to a PC e You can playback and edit recorded movies by using the CyberLink l MediaShow4 application provided with the product LESS Also using the CyberLink MediaShow4 allows easy upload of recorded movies file to YouTube Yui Step5 Easy Upload to YouTube e You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4 gt page 92 RISS EEE SSS EF Camcorder CyberLink MediaShow4
62. e volume The volume bar disappears after 3 4 seconds 100 0001 English_48 Olayoack o ooo Various Playback Operations Still playback pause Il e Press the OK button during playback To resume normal playback press the OK button again Search playback SA X During normal playback press and hold the Control button gt for forward search or to the left for reverse search e Pressing the Control button to lt gt repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 x16 FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 x8 x16 e To resume normal playback press the OK button ei gt Skip playback k d gt gt l e During playback press the Control button gt to locate the start point of the next file Pressing the Control button gt repeatedly skips files in forward direction e During playback press the Control button lt to locate the start point of the current file pressing the Control button lt repeatedly skips files in reverse direction e Press the Control button lt within 3 seconds from the start point it skips to the first image of the previous file Frame by frame playback Il gt e While playback is paused press the Control button gt Pressing the Control button gt repeatedly advances the still picture frame by frame To resume normal playback press the
63. earch playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 Next Skip Playback Frame by frame playback Slow motion playback Slow Motion Playback Rate x1 2x1 4 x1 8 gt x1 16 Voice Mute Off On English_33 oreoaration INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME amp OSD LANGUAGE e Initial setting is available in all operating modes e To read the menus or messages in your desired language set the OSD language e To store the date and time during recording set the time zone and date time Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this memory camcorder for the first time If you do not set date and time the date and time time zone screen appears every time you turn on your memory camcorder 1 Slide POWER switch downward to turn on the camcorder When you turn on your camcorder for the first time the Time Zone screen appears based on Lisbon London e You can also set the Time Zone Home from the Settings menu page 78 2 Select the your geographical area with Control button lt gt then press OK button e The Date Time Set screen appears 3 Set the month with Control button N then move it next with Control button lt gt Homes OVO TEOO NM 4 Set day year hour and minute AM PM in the same way then move it next with Adjust Date Time Set Control button lt gt 5 Set DST set K with Control
64. eative look to your recording e Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create e There are 10 different digital effect options on screen K item contents Tess Pe Off Disables the function None 5 A 1 BLK amp WHT Changes the images into Black and White Gy eT This mode gives the images a reddish brown Sepia pigment V 7 ney Reverses the colors and the brightness Negative creating the look of a negative g 4 Art Adds artistic effects to an image GY Emboss This mode creates a 3D effect embossing 6 Mosaic A mosaic overlay appears on an image R a This mode cuts the image in half and displays sala a mirrored image on the other half g ii i This mode applies a pale pastel drawing Pastel effect to an image g 9 Cosmetic This mode helps adjust for facial imperfections Qy Stepprinting Technique of recording the image in segments CH e Digital Effect modes are not available while EASY Q is in use e In 16 9 Wide or C Nite mode you can not use the following functions Mosaic Mirror Stepprinting Digital Effect If you want to use the following functions set the 16 9 Wide or C Nite menu to Off first English_60 16 9 Wide You can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback 16 9 Wide 4 3 aspect ratio item contents Pana Off Disables the
65. ens the subject quickly Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in front of a window The subject is against a snowy background The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background The person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features The Back Light function can not use while EASY Q is in use English_63 recording options Interval REC Interval recording Interval Rec records still images at specific intervals you can set and plays them as one movie file This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds the changes in daylight or blooming flowers etc item contents ein Off Disables the function None Interval time Sec Image of the subject is captured by set interval ee 1 gt 3 gt 57 gt 10 gt 15 gt 30 Sec On Total recording time Hr Total recording time from the beginning to the end of the interval recording 24 48 gt 72 gt 0 Hr Setting the Interval 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the Control button lt gt to select Interval REC and then press the OK button 3 Press the Control button A V to select On then press the OK button e The interval Sec and total recording time Hr items appear 4 Seta desired interval time Sec and tot
66. enu items for movie images recording ISCENE This memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording You can also specify one of various modes depending on subject conditions recording environment or purpose of filming i on screen item contents displa Auto You can shoot images in Auto adjustment mode None Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis Sports If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light the image may flicker RS In this case use the Auto mode for recording Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject appears against a softened background Portrait The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors ERY The shutter speed is automatically adjusted from 1 60 to 1 1000 per second i p1 Prevents over exposure of subject s face etc when strong light strikes the subject as in a wedding Spotlight or on stage Beach When recording seaside of lakeside scenes the blue of the water is clearly recorded EX Snow When recording snowy scenes of other places where the whole screen appears white use this gz mode to prevent sunken colors and record clear images High Speed For recording fast moving subjects such as golf or tennis matches A Food Recording close up objects in high saturation d Waterfall Recording a waterfall or fo
67. eption which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help and for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This Booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Warning The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation English_viii orecautions Warning e This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Caution Danger of explosion if ba
68. er source that can be connected to your memory camcorder e Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment The battery pack used for outdoor recording The AC power adaptor used for indoor recording and playing back page 21 Battery Pack installation ejection It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your memory camcorder Inserting the battery pack 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery slot until it softly clicks e Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up while the set is placed as shown in the figure 3 Slide and close the battery slot cover Ejecting the battery pack 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover and push the battery lock e Gently push the battery lock in the direction as shown in the figure to eject the battery out 2 Pull the ejected battery out in the direction as shown in the figure 3 Slide and close the battery slot cover BATT RELEASE Switch 2 e Store the battery pack separated from the memory camcorder while not in use e tis recommended to prepare an additional battery pack for prolonged outdoor use e Contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Centre for purchasing additional battery pack English_14 Ch arging the Battery Pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your memory camcorder Use IA BP85ST battery
69. handgrip Its handle turns along with the shooting angle You can now shoot videos freely from high angles to low angles while standing e Rotate the swivel hand grip to the most convenient angle e You can rotate it downward upto 180 degrees Please be noticed that using excessive force to caution INsert your hand while the hand strap is adjusted too tight may damage the hand strap hook of the memory camcorder Please be careful not to turn the swivel handle backward as it may cause damage English_12 Using the Cradle When recharging and connecting to external devices use the cradle for better stability Cradle Receptacle 1 Put the memory camcorder onto the cradle while making sure all terminals are well connected 2 Connect the power supply or other external devices Such as TV PC etc to the cradle at your necessity DC IN jack USB jack AV jack 4 e f you connect your memory camcorder to the provided cradle using more than one type of output cable the order of output signal is as follows USB cable gt AV cable e Do not connect the connection cables to the memory camcorder and cradle at the same time it may cause conflict and may not work properly If this occurs remove all the connected cables and try the connection again Ss SN SSS f SS Ss lt lt English_13 oreoparation CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE e There are two types of pow
70. he battery loses its charge during formatting If the recording medium becomes corrupted format it again e A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted page 39 e f there is no storage media inserted it can not be selected and will be dimmed on the menu e On models SC MX20 MX20B MX20H MX20L MX20R formatting is executed by selecting OK Do not format the recording medium on the PC or a different device warning Make sure to format the recording medium on the memory camcorder File No File numbers are assigned to recorded files in the order they were recorded settings contents Fairey Series Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the memory card is replaced with another one or lta after formatting or deleting all files The file number is reset when a new folder is created 1 7 a Resets the file number to 0001 even after formatting deleting all files or inserting a new Reset LB memory card When you set File No to Series each file is assigned with a different number so as to avoid duplicating file names It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a PC English_77 settings options Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your memory camcorder while traveling settings contents a The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date Time Set menu Home Select it when using this memory camcorder for the first time or when returni
71. he face detected a el 1 Press the Control button N N to select Face Detection and then press the OK button e Detects a face and shows a frame on it The detected face image is optimized automatically 4 e The Face Detection Indicator and Face Detection Frame _ are not recorded e Framing a person s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal values automatically e Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions For example the Face Detection Frame may appear when framing a face like shape even when the subject is not a person s face If this occurs turn off the Face Detection feature e The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person s face You must facing them head on e Face Detection will not work in Web amp Mobile mode e While using the following functions you cannot use the Face Detection function EASY Q iSCENE Shutter Exposure Digital Effect C Nite page 105 English_57 Focusing manually during recording This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close up to infinity However the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording condition In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Press the Control button A V to select Manual e The manual focus adjustment indicator appears 2 Press the Control button lt gt to select the desired indicator to adjust fo
72. he folder to copy and then drag and drop it into the destination folder e The folder is copied from the storage media memory card all models or built in memory GC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER to the PC e Do not move or rename the camcorder s folders and files after transferring them If you change the basic name of folders and files your memory camcorder will no longer recognize them and they will not be played e f your camcorder can not recognize the built in memory or your memory card you should format it using the camcorder Playing Back Files on the PC Use the provided software CyberLink MediaShow4 to play back movie images on your PC The movie images recorded on your memory camcorder may not be played back in other software T On a Macintosh computer you can also transfer data by connecting the USB cable but the provided CyberLink MediaShow4 software is not Macintosh compliant On a Macintosh computer you can upload recordings using the iMovie application e This memory camcorder can be used only as a removable storage device for the computers with Macintosh OS version 10 3 or later and Windows 2000 English_91 UPLOADING MOVIE IMAGES IN THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YouTube You can connect your camcorder to a PC and directly upload movie images to YouTube with the CyberLink Media Show4 software If you are a Mac user you can upload your content to YouTube using iMovie CyberLink MediaShow 1 Connect
73. he vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal 23 OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 24 OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER Should spillage occur unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use 25 SERVICING Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 26 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions 27 28 When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instruction
74. ically and after that up to 1200X zoom is performed digitally Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom eoccece U i ies te This right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The zooming zone appears when you move the zoom lever item contents Carte or display Off Only optical zoom is available up to 34x None On Digital zoom is available up to 1200x Moving the zoom lever will display the digital Zoom bar None g e You can also zoom with the Control W T button on the LCD panel b F e e The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject e Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality English_67 olayoack options MENU ITEMS e Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode e See pages 47 49 for playback information and button operation e See pages 69 73 for details on menu items during playback Menu items in Movie Play P Items pE i Default value Page Play Option Play All 69 Delete qi 70 Protect 71 Copy SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E 72 MX20EL MX20ER only File Info 13 Settings 74 English_68 SETTING THE PLAY OPTION e You can play all movie images continuously or play the selected movie images only You can also set the repeat option for all movie images a m Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder e Set the appropria
75. ically adjusts image brightness according to the environmental light conditions None You can adjust the brightness of an image manually Gy Kon Manual _ Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark Setting the exposure manually When manually setting the exposure the default setting appears as the value is BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions e Press the Control button lt gt to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button Manual Exposure Exposure value can be set between 00 and 29 Cu E f you set exposure to manual the higher the exposure the brighter the recorded picture will be Manual exposure is recommended in situations listed below e When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright 7 e The exposure also can be set in the shortcut menu page 32 e EASY Q mode automatically sets the Exposure to Auto e In iSCENE mode setting the exposure to Manual applies the manual adjustment of the exposure first and the ISCENE mode is set to Manual automatically l English_55 recording options Shutter The memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed de
76. ickers The device will soon turn off m Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible flickers The device will be forced to turn off after 5 seconds e Before using memory camcorder charge the battery e Above figures are based on fully charged battery pack at a normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time Low battery English_17 oreparation Charging recording and playback times with fully charged battery pack with no zoom operation etc e For your reference the approximate time with fully charged battery pack Battery type IA BP85ST Charging time approx 2 hr 720 x 480 60i 640 x 480 Movie resolution TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web amp Mobile Built in a approx 180min approx 180min approx 180min approx 180min memory Playback time approx 300min approx 300min approx 300min approx 300min Media SD SDHC Ei approx 180min approx 180min approx 180min approx 180min MMCplus Playback time approx 300min approx 300min approx 300min approx 300min The time is only for reference Figures show above are measured under Samsung s test environment and may differ from users and conditions Werecommend using AC power adaptor when you are using the Interval REC Function Continuous Recording without Zoom The continuous recording time of memory camcorder in the table shows the
77. ion to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding to conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below 21 ANTENNA a LEAD IN WIRE DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ERER ELECTRIC lt GROUNDING CONDUCTORS EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 ua POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges English_vi Important safety instructions 22 POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in t
78. k your recordings the television must be NTSC compatible page 99 e We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as the power source for the memory camcorder Use the provided AV cable to connect the memory camcorder to a TV as follows Normal TV 1 Connect the end of the AV cable with the single plug to the AV jack of the memory camcorder 2 Connect the other end with video yellow and left white right red audio cables to the TV Red Yellow Memory camcorder INPUT ppoe R O O i O 6 White 4 e For more information about the connection refer to your TV s user manual Stereo Type e Before connecting make sure that the volume on TV is i i i AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO turned down forgetting this may cause howling from the TV RO OLO O O speakers ttt e Carefully connect the input and output cables to the white T Terow corresponding connections on the device the memory Red Yellow camcorder is being used with Monaural Type English_93 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1 Turn onthe TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the memory camcorder is connected to e This is often referred to as line Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input 2 Turn the memory camcorder on e Slide the POWER switch downward and press the MODE button to set Play BJ page 22 e The image that the memory camcorder is viewing will appear on the TV screen e You can also monitor the image on
79. le Allocation System and physical specifications SDHC memory card can not be used with current SD enabled host devices SDHC memory card can be used with only SDHC enables host devices which carry SDHC logo on devices its self or on its operation manual English_39 MMCplus Multi Media Card plus In the case of MMCplus they have no protection tab so please use the protect function in the menu Common cautions for memory card Damaged data may not be recovered It is recommended you make a back up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operation such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause the data loss After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC your camcorder may not recognize the modified file Handling a memory card It is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss It is not guaranteed that you can use a memory card formatted by other devices Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder You have to format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize or are saved by other devices Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device format it with your memory camcorder Note that formatting erases all information
80. me delay between the point when you press Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded movie starts stops This is not an error The recording stops The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place page 96 English_108 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically Explanation Solution Set Focus to Auto page 57 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually page 57 The lens is dusty on the surface Clear the lens and check the focus Recording is being made in a dark place Light up to brighten the place The image appears too bright or flickering or changes in color This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Cancel iSCENE to minimize this phenomena page 53 Color balance of image is not natural White balance adjustment is required Set proper White Balance page 54 The backlight function does not function While recording in EASY Q mode the backlight function does not work English_109 troubleshooting Playback on your memory camcorder Symptom Using the playback Play Pause button would not start playing Expl
81. mode English_29 oreoaration USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Used for playback pausing fast forwarding and rewinding Also used as directional buttons up down left right and to make a selection when selecting movie images or menus 1 Press the Control button lt gt to move left right 2 Press the Control button A V to move up down e Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button e Control button OK lt gt does not operate in the EASY Q mode s e Using the OK button you may directly access the shortcut menu page 32 English_30 Using the Control button Button Movie Record sg mode Movie Play gt mode Menu selection Access the shortcut menu Shortcut menu OK guide is Confirm selection displayed Confirms selection Exit the shortcut menu Playback Pause Zoom wide Increases the volume Moves the cursor up Zoom tele Decreases the volume Moves the cursor down Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate Moves to the previous X2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 menu Previous Skip Playback Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate Next Skip Playback Moves to the next menu Frame by frame playback Slow motion playback Slow Motion Playback Rate xX1 2x1 4x1 8 gt x1 16 English_31 oreparation SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE Shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode
82. movie images using the Control button 3 Press the MENU button e Menu screen appears 4 Press the Control button lt gt to select Copy GH video 400 0001 aN dim 32 5 Select an option by pressing the Control button WV and then press the OK a j E button io X item contents This File Copies the selected movie images This function is available only in the full image display mode Copies the individual movie images To copy individual movie images select desired movie images by pressing the OK button Select Files The indicator is displayed on the selected movie images Press the MENU button to confirm Pressing the OK button toggles selecting the images for copying or not All Files Copies all the movie images Copy Salecilaies All Files Exit Move Select GAl Copy 100 0001 IX Mill ix 6 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt gt and the OK button x F e n general use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same method while their detailed options appear to be different az e f a memory card is not inserted you can not perform the Copy function Copy Move Cancel English_72 IZ e f available free space on the storage is insufficient copying may not be possible Delete unnecessary images page 70 e Copied mo
83. n not be selected and will be dimmed in the menu Storage Info It shows you the storage information You can view the storage media used memory space and available memory space settings contents ae Memory It shows you the memory information of built in storage media None ry SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only Card It shows you the memory information of the inserted memory card None If there is no storage media inserted it can not be selected and will be dimmed on the menu On models SC MX20 MX20B MX20H MX20L MX20R memory card information appears by selecting OK English_76 Format The format function completely deletes all files and options on the storage media including protected files You can format initialize recording data in the storage media You have to format the pre used storage media or newly purchased memory cards with this memory camcorder before using them This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased i on screen cotton cate ey Memory Formats the built in storage media GC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only None Card Formats the memory card None Z e Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during formatting Also be sure to use the provided AC power adaptor as the recording medium may be corrupted if t
84. n only A On The OSD appears in the LCD screen and TV Connecting to a TV page 93 Default Set You can initialize your memory camcorder settings to the factory defaults initial settings at the factory Initializing the memory camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images K After resetting the memory camcorder set Time Zone and Date Time Set page 34 English_82 Version Version EIN COII The version information could be changed without the noticement Samsung Electronics Co LTD S W 2 56 Aug 27 2008 00 00 00 MICOM 2 54 Aug 27 2008 Menu Color You can select the desired menu color to display the menu e Blue gt Pink gt Purple gt Orange gt Green MENU S4 Ok Transparency D ROSA N a sn iA You can select the desired transparency ao p ea T to display the menu e 90 20 I 40 650 Version Menu Color rE mE E O Select _ lt Transparency 0 gt lt Transparency 60 gt Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages page 36 Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your memory camcorder so that you may use them more easily settings contents pense Off Disables the function On Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on the LCD screen o e Demonstration starts in the following cases Right after Demo is set to On With Auto
85. n the resolution of a movie to be recorded page 42 e Only 4 3 aspect ratio is applied to the recording in Web amp Mobile mode English_61 recording options Wind Cut You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built in microphone If Wind Cut On is set the low frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording This makes it easier to hear voice and sound during playback e Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as a beach item contents Sie play Off Disables the function None On Minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording e Make sure the Wind Cut is set to Off when you want the microphone to be sensitive as possible e The Wind Cut function works only with the built in microphone e The Wind Cut function can not use while EASY Q is in use Voice Mute The Voice Mute function is used if you want to block the incoming external sound and make a silent recording i on screen item contents display Off Disables the function None On Movie images are recorded without audio DB The Voice Mute also can be set in the shortcut menu page 32 English_62 Back Light When subject is lit from behind this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark item contents Sdieplay Off Disables the function None On Backlight compensation is executed ge Backlight compensation bright
86. n zooming after focussing manually Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zooming before focussing manually page 58 129 STBY 00 00 00 00 59 59 TIN M A7 gt a x EF e Optical zoom preserves the movie quality but during digital zoom the A ds i Fo quality of image may suffer PTa e Fast zooming or zooming in subject of far distance may produce slow 2 focusing In this case use Manual Focus page 58 lt Sh e It is recommended to use Anti Shake HDIS with handheld recording of Ot t7 if the subject is Zoomed in and enlarged GIL ENAN SS i 4 e Frequent use of zooming in out consumes more battery power English_46 olayoack o o o MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index view 1 Turn the memory camcorder on e Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power page 22 e Set the appropriate storage media page 37 SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Open the LCD screen e Adjust brightness or color of the LCD screen page 81 3 Press the MODE button e Switches to Movie Play mode Be e The recorded movie images are displayed in thumbnail index view 4 Use the Control button A W lt gt to select the desired movie images and then press the OK button e Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while e The selected mo
87. ng the clock EN to your hometown date time setting When you visit a different time zone it allows you to use the local time without changing your Visit hometown time setting The clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference y6 between the two locations Setting the clock to the local time Visit Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time zone when traveling Lopdon Lisbon 1 Press the Control button A W to select the Time Zone in Settings mode and then press the OK button Homa 01 01 12 00 AM e Time Zone screen will be displayed ViSit 101 01 12 00 AM 00 00 mm Exit Adjust Set 2 Select Visit with the Control button A vW and then select your local Time Zone EIN EIRAN area USING the Control button lt gt Rome Paris Berlin Stockholm e You can check the time difference between Home and Visit Madrid ie 3 Press the OK button to confirm e The clock is set to the time Zone of the place you are visiting Fe i671014 071 200 AM il e When Date Time On is set the icon 36 will be displayed next to the date omar ET PE MENU gt 4 1 Adjust O Set and time display page 80 BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN EF You can set the date and time in Date Time set from the Settings menu page 34 FS 01 01 2008 01 00AM English_78 Cities used to set the time zone Cities London Lisbon Cities Adelaide Rome Paris Berlin S
88. nstallation of software that is already installed uninstallation will start In this case perform the installation again after uninstallation is finished This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection For more details on software refer to the Online help Read me on the CyberLink MediaShow4 CD English_87 connecting to a PC CONNECTING THE USB CABLE Connect the USB cable to copy movie images in a recording medium to the PC and vice versa When the USB cable is connected in Record Play mode the product will switch to USB mode immediately Memo 1 Connect the memory camcorder to the PC with a USB cable Pierce Insert a USB jack after checking the direction of its insertion is correct It is recommended to use the AC adaptor as the power supply instead of the battery pack e When the USB cable is connected do not turn the camcorder on and off as it may cause PC malfunctions 4 e Don t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting a USB jack a 1 _ NON USB USB cable USB is connected Memory eeN Disconnecting the USB cable Before loading or unloading recording mediums or turning off the PC first disconnect the USB cable and turn off the memory camcorder After completing the data transmission you must disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Click the Unplug or eject hardware icon on the task tray 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device
89. o 16GB of memory card for movie recording playback Memory cards of bigger than 16GB in capacity may not work properly The memory card that is used to store a movie can cause unwritable area which may result in reduced recording time and free memory space The maximum size of a movie H 264 AVC file that can be recorded at one time is 1 8GB You can store up to 9999 movie images on one memory card using the memory camcorder The movie image files recorded by other equipment are not playable on this memory camcorder Built in memory is used in the SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only English_43 recording Basic procedures to record a movie image are described below and on the following pages RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES e The memory camcorder provides two Recording start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other one is on the LCD panel Select the Recording start stop button according to the use 1 Turn the memory camcorder on e Connect a power source to the memory camcorder pages 14 21 A battery pack or an AC power adaptor e Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power page 22 e Set the appropriate storage media page 37 SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card e Set the Lens open close switch to open O page 10 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen 2 00 00 00700 59 59 TN am in 3 Press the Recording start stop button
90. of the battery Storage MV FINE e When the camcorder is turned on battery is installed press and hold the IC CHECK button for more than 2 3 seconds to display the remaining battery Capacity Recording capacity approx e The approximate recordable time in the selected storage and the battery information appear for about 10 seconds e Selected storage media is indicated in green and No Card appears if there is no memory card is inserted e Pressing the IDI 7CHECK button or any other button in battery information screen will return to the previous screen Remaining battery approx IZ e Battery information is only available if the battery is inserted While connected to AC adaptor without battery inserted No Battery message appears e lt also displays cautions and notices according to the state e IOI CHECK button does not operate in menu and quick menu screen English_27 oreoparation USING THE LCD ENHANCER FUNCTION e Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight e You can also adjust the screen brightness in two level increments which provides a brighter screen than using just one level increment for your recording 1 Press the LCD ENHANCER 24 button e LCD adjust 24 indicator appears and the LCD brightens 2 You can switch the LCD enhancer function in the following order each time you BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN
91. ommend using AC power adaptor when you are using the Interval REC Function English_65 recording options C Nite You can take a shot of an object in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colours on screen item contents display Off Disables the function None The memory camcorder automatically adjusts image brightness EN AUTO 1 30 Records a brighter image brighter E N 1 80 f5 Records a brighter image even in a dark place CN 41 15 Q e When using the C Nite the image takes on a slow motion like effect 4 e When using the C Nite the focus adjusts slowly and white dots may appear on the screen this is not a defect e The C Nite function can not use while the following functions are in use Fader SCENE Anti Shake HDIS or EASY Q Mirror Mosaic and Stepprinting mode is not available in the C Nite mode page 60 You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence item contents ees Off Disables the function None In As soon as you start recording the fader will be executed att Out When the recording is done the fader will be executed ony In Out When you start or stop recording the fader will be executed accordingly min Fade in Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to
92. ompatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type e Before inserting or ejecting the memory card turn the memory camcorder off Selecting the storage media 1 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear 2 Press the Control button lt gt to select Settings 3 Press the Control button A W to select Storage then press the OK button 4 Press the Control button A YW to select Memory or Card then press the OK button e Memory When using the built in memory e Card When using the memory card 5 Press the MENU button to exit Storage Storage Info Format STBY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN gt a Settings eae A Memon EIN Storage Info Card Format Using the built in memory SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only e Because this memory camcorder has an embedded memory it is not necessary to buy extra storage media So you can take or playback moving recording conveniently Using a memory card not supplied e This memory camcorder has multi card slot for access to SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity and MMCplus e 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 English_37 Z e Never format the built in memory or memory card using a PC e f you insert a memory card when the memory camcorder is on a pop up message will prompt you
93. on the memory card A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card A memory card is a precision electronic media Do not bend it drop it or cause a strong impact Do not use or store in a place that has high temperature and humidity or dusty environment Do not place foreign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not paste anything other than exclusive label on label pasting portion Be careful to keep memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it English_40 about the storage media The memory camcorder supports SDHC and MMCplus memory cards for data storage e The data storage speed may differ according to the manufacturer and production system e The user using a lower write soeed memory card for recording a movie may have difficulties storing the movie on the memory card You can even lose your movie data during the recording e n an attempt to preserve any bit of the recorded movie the memory camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record a lower resolution To facilitate movie recording you are recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed e f you are unavoidably using a low speed memory card resolution of the recording may be lower than the set value page 61 However the higher the resolution the mo
94. or USB Disk and then click Stop 3 Click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the memory camcorder and PC e f you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the memory camcorder while transferring the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged e f you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the memory camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the memory camcorder English_88 VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media page 37 SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only If you want to view contents on a memory card insert the memory card Connect the memory camcorder to the PC with a USB cable page 88 e Check out the USB connection on the LCD monitor When using Windows XP Vista version e The Removable Disk window appears on the PC s screen after a moment e Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK When using Windows 2000 a Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop The Removable Disk icon which represents the storage media in the memory camcorder appears in the My Computer window b Doubleclick the Removable Disk icon The folders in the storage media appear e Different file types are stored in different
95. own in the following figure 1 Press the MODE button to set Player page 22 Memory camcorder 2 Choose the recorded dubbed movie z INPUT on the thumbnail view and then press AUDIO VIDEO the OK button VCRs or DVD RO OL 3 Press the record button on the HDD recorders connected device Red Yellow e The memory camcorder will start playback and the recording device l Signal flow will record dub it White Zna AV cable Q e Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the memory camcorder from household AC outlet to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device e To prevent recording OSD information displayed along with AV signal set the TV Display to Off in Menu Settings page 82 ES English_95 maintenance amp adcaitional information MAINTENANCE Your memory camcorder is a product of Superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years For safekeeping of the memory camcorder turn off the memory camcorder Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor page 14 Remove the memory card page 38 Cautions on Storing e Do not leave the memory camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season If you leave the
96. pending on the subject brightness You can also manually adjust the shutter soeed according to the scene conditions On screen Settings Contents display Auto The memory camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value None Manual Shutter soeed can be set to 1 60 1 100 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 or 1 10000 cm INX Setting the shutter speed manually BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN You can set the shutter soeed manually A fast shutter soeed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Control button lt gt to adjust the shutter speed 1 Press the Control button A to select Manual Sp 11000 e The manual shutter adjustment indicators appear 2 Press the Control button lt gt to select the desired indicator to adjust the shutter speed then press the OK button e The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Control button lt gt to adjust the shutter speed e The manual shutter setting will be applied and efn 1AXXX indicator is displayed The shutter speed also can be set in the shortcut menu page 32 Manual Shutter Recommended shutter speed when recording Shutter speed Conditions 1 60 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 60 second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower 4 100 The shutter spee
97. r when not in use as the camcorder will use current even when switched off e It is recommended that only genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder Using generic non Samsung batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e tis normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 82 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 132 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Refer to pages 14 20 for detail English_98 USING YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER ABROAD e Each country or region has its own electric and color systems e Before using your memory camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be an NTSC system based TV or an external device having the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder NTSC
98. re memory will be used e You can have four resolution options to record a movie with the memory camcorder TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web amp Mobile e For optimal performance of the memory camcorder ensure that you purchase a fast speed memory card Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory 4 e Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse e We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and static electricity e After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction English_41 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY e The following shows the memory camcorder s maximum recording time according to the resolution memory capacity e For recording movie images be noticed with the approximate maximum limits Recordable time for movie images built in memory Media SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL Memory Card MX20ER only CF approx approx approx approx approx approx approx TV Super Fine 7203480160 Sern 240min A80min 30min 60min 120min 240min 480min approx approx approx approx approx approx approx N TV Normal E 720x4800 sh approx approx approx approx approx approx approx 1GB 1 000 000 000bytes actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory English_42 about the storage media
99. re provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface on or near a radiator or heat register This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to English_v 17 18 19 20 POWER SOURCES The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attent
100. rent types of playback pages 68 73 Play back on your PC USB 2 0 enables the smooth transfer of movies to your computer With the bundled software you can easily transfer and play back your own movies on your PC page 91 Swivel handle for free style shooting max 180 degree rotate No need to stand up and crouch to shoot your videos This memory camcorder from Samsung has a new swivel handgrip You can adjust the swivel handle s angle up to 180 to suit the recording situation You can now shoot videos freely from high angles to low angles while standing Flexible 4 3 amp 16 9 recording and viewing By offering a choice of recording in two different aspect ratios 4 3 and 16 9 SAMSUNG ensures the entire image is captured for playback on everything from older TVs to your newest wide format TV screen l l 16 9 Wide Aspect Ratio i 4 3 Aspect Ratio l l l l English_iii safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean A Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk WARNING A N Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage CAUTION A To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your camcorder GAUTION follow these basic safety precautions Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you an
101. rror Digital Effect Mosaic Digital Effect Stepprinting Menu items are grayed out C Nite Focus Face Detection Focus Face Detection Focus Face Detection Digital Zoom Digital Effect Mirror Digital Effect Mosaic Digital Effect Stepprinting Fader Focus Face Detection lt Because of the following setting gt Anti Shake HDIS C Nite iSCENE Digital Effect Digital Effect Mirror Digital Effect Mosaic Digital Effect Stepprinting 16 9 Wide Interval REC Exposure Manual Shutter Manual English_105 troubleshooting Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions are not operable Explanation Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 38 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder gt page 77 Image cannot be deleted You cannot format the memory card You cannot delete the images protected by other device Release the protection of the image on the device page 71 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 39 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 39 Copy any important recorded files to your PC before formatting Samsung shall not be responsible for any loss of data It is recommended that you copy the data to
102. s Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order English_vil 29 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture 30 If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used 31 This product is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 060 220 5 457 669 5 561 649 5 705 762 5 987 417 6 043 912 6 222 983 6 272 096 6 377 524 6 377 531 6 385 587 6 389 570 6 408 408 6 466 532 6 473 736 6 477 501 6 480 829 6 556 520 6 556 521 6 556 522 6 978 168 6 594 208 6 631 110 6 658 588 6 674 697 6 674 957 6 687 455 6 697 307 6 707 985 6 721 243 6 721 493 6 728 474 6 741 535 6 744 713 6 744 972 6 7
103. s recording times given in the instructions On handling a battery pack To preserve battery power keep your memory camcorder turned off when you are not operating it To save battery power you can set the Auto Power Off function which turns off the memory camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 82 Do not touch or metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals Make sure that the battery pack fits firmly into place Do not drop the battery pack Dropping the battery pack may damage itself Be careful to keep the battery pack out of the reach of children There is danger that a child might swallow it Frequent 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 camcorder for safekeeping after using your memory camcorder Leaving the battery pack for extended period of time may discharge the battery pack completely A battery pack which is completely discharged may not turn on the recharging LED during the charging As it is designed to protect the battery pack if the recharging LED turn on normally within 5 minutes use the battery pack without a worry English_19 oreparation oS Maintaining the battery pack We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer When the battery reaches the end of its life please
104. sage Check the lens cover Write Error Icon The memory card does not have enough performance to record Informs that Lens cover is closed Some problems occured while writing data to storage media e Record movie at a lower resolution e Change memory card to faster one page 39 Action Open the lens cover Format storage media using menus after backing up important files to your PC or another storage media Release the EASY Q Number of video files is full Cannot record video You can not operate some functions manually when EASY Q is activated Folder and file number reached to its limitation and you can not record Release EASY Q function Format storage media using menu item after backup important files to PC or another storage device Set File No to Reset English_101 troubleshooting Playback Message Icon Informs that Action Format storage media using menus after Read Error ponte OP S Oa auring back up important files to PC or another reading data from storage media storage device CAUTION When there is moisture condensation put aside for a while before using What is condensation Condensation happens when a memory camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous place In other words the water vapor in the air turns into dew because of the temperature difference and it condensa
105. sired movie See eee i aaau Images by pressing the OK button All On SEU Ple Press the MENU button to confirm The indicator df is displayed on the selected movie images Bice mo ccc Pressing the OK button toggles the selection and release All On Protects all movie images GB Protect 100 0001 q Am amp All Off Cancels the protection for all movie images 6 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt gt and the w b OK button B gt J MENU Ioe o ONC K IZ e In general use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same method while their detailed options appear to be different e Protected movie images will show the indicator when they are displayed e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot set image protection English_71 COPYING MOVIE IMAGES SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER ONLY e Movie images are copied to the destination storage while leaving original movie images in the source storage It copies from the currently used memory to another For example if the built in memory was used it copies to a memory card 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media Insert a memory card 2 Press the MODE button page 22 e Switches to Movie Play mode e Select the desired
106. solution TV Fine MENU gt a RO 1 This function is available only in the full image display mode English_73 settings options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings 1 Slide POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on Faye 2 Press MENU button at lt lt lt wa GS e The menu screen appears Settings Auto Power Off 2 3 Press the Control button lt gt to select Settings ai Diipa 2 e The menus in Settings mode will appear z 4 Select the desired sub menu and menu item with the Control buttons mowe Saee N N and the OK button e To return to the normal screen press MENU button e Depending on the mode selected not all items will be selectable to be changed MBBZEEIES w If there is no storage media inserted it can not be selected and will be dimmed A All settings return to on the menu Storage Storage Info Format etc derau Return to default set Button Tips MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu C mExit Move O0k a b Control button A W lt gt Use it to move up down left right c OK button Use it to select or confirm the menu Default Set The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu Now setting item In this case select the desired item wi
107. such as between furnishings For recording indoors with available wall outlet it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack It is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 10 C 30 C You can use the cradle for charging page 13 English_15 oreparation Charging indicator Tips for battery identification amp The color of the LED indicates charging status e f the battery has been fully charged the charge indicator is green e f you are charging the battery the color of the charge indicator is orange e f an error occurs while the battery pack in charging the charging indicator blinks red lt Charging indicator gt Power Charge Charging 5 state n i Mode Select Off Charging Fully Charged Error LED color Blue Orange Green Red Flicker Auto Power Off Function To save battery power you can set the Auto Power Off function which turns off the memory camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 82 English_16 Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN Message m Battery Level State Indicator Fully charged 20 40 used 5 it i 40 60 used D 60 80 used 80 99 used Exhausted fl
108. sung authorized service center Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation Solution e The battery pack may not be installed on your memory camcorder Insert a battery pack to the memory camcorder The inserted battery pack may be discharged Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one e f you use an AC power adaptor make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet e s Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the memory camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 82 e The battery pack is almost discharged Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one e Use the AC Power adaptor o The camcorder does not turn on The power automatically turns off e Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and connect the Power cannot be turned off ae power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on e The temperature when using the camcorder is too low The battery pack is quickly e The battery pack is not fully charged Charge the battery pack again discharged e The battery pack reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack English_103 troubleshooting Displays Symptom The Recorded Image is more narrow or fat than original Image Unknown image appears on the LCD screen Explanation Solution
109. t set the Date Time Set page 34 settings contents on screen display Off The date and time are not displayed None Date The date is displayed 01 01 2008 Time The time is displayed 12 00 AM Date amp Time The date and time are displayed 01 01 2008 12 00 AM e The date time will read 01 01 2008 12 00 AM in the following conditions The movie recording was made before setting the date time in the memory camcorder The built in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead e This function depends on Date Format setting English_80 LCD Brightness e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions e Press the Control button lt will brighten the screen whereas press the the Control button gt will darken the screen 4 e A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power e f you adjust the LCD brightness when the ambient lighting is too bright it is hard to see the LCD screen indoors e LCD Brightness does not affect the brightness of images to be stored e You can adjust the LCD Brightness from 15 to 15 LCD Color e You can change the color impression of the screen with a variety of color options by adjusting the color rate of red and blue e When you set the red and blue color range the higher the setting the brighter the LCD monitor will be e You can adjust the LCD color red blue from 15 to 15 using the Control button lt gt
110. te storage media SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the MODE button page 22 e Switches to Movie Play mode perm The recorded movie images are displayed in thumbnail index view H Video 100 0001 N aim ti 3 Press the MENU button j e Press the Control button lt gt to select Play Option 4 Press the Control button A W to select an option and then press the OK button Move Select item contents C Play All Plays back from the selected image to the last image E Video 100 0001 TX iit sin Play One The selected movie image will be played Play Option Repeat All All movie images will be played repeatedly Repeat One The selected movie image will be played repeatedly 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu i Move Select e During playback the selected item is applied e While the menu or thumbnail image screen is displayed pressing the Recording start stop button will move to the Movie Record mode e In general use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same method while their detailed options appear gt to be different 100 0001 English_69 olayoack options DELETING MOVIE IMAGES e You can delete saved movie images 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media SC MX20C MX
111. tered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America inc 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us RoHS compliant Our product complies with The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials Cadmium Cd Lead Pb Mercury Hg Hexavalent Chromium Cr 6 Poly Brominated Biphenyls PBBs Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers PBDEs in our products Wy Samsung Ebettonios
112. tes like dew on the external or internal lenses of the memory camcorder and on the reflection lens When this happens you temporarily may not use the record or play functions of the memory camcorder Also it may cause a malfunction or damage to the memory camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is condensation What can do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave it in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it When does the condensation occur When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location or when using it in a hot area suddenly it will cause condensation When recording outside in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the AC was running Note before sending your camcorder for repair If these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center Depending on the problem the camcorder s built in memory may need to be initialized or replaced and the data will deleted Be sure to back up the camcorder s data on other storage media before sending your camcorder to repair Samsung cannot guarantee any loss of your data English_102 If you encounter any problem using your camcorder check the following before asking for service repair If these instructions do not solve your problem contact the nearest Sam
113. th the Control buttons lt gt and the OK button English_74 MENU ITEMS e You can setup the date time OSD language and display settings of the memory camcorder Items Default values Page Storage SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E Memory 76 MX20EL MX20ER only Storage Info 76 Format T1 File No Series T7 Time Zone Home 78 Date Time Set 01 01 2008 12 00 AM 80 Date Format MM DD YY 80 Time Format 12Hr 80 Date Time Off 80 LCD Brightness O 81 LCD Color 81 Beep Sound On 81 Auto Power Off 5 Min 82 TV Display On 82 Default Set 82 Version 83 Menu Color Blue 83 Transparency 0 83 Language English 83 Demo Off 83 e These Items and Default values may be changed without notice e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot select the grey menu items settings options USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS Storage You can record movie files on the built in memory or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback settings contents on ecteen Memory Select the built in memory for storage medium So you can record or play back movie file Y on the built in memory SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only EIN Card Select a memory card for storage medium So you can record or play back movie file on g memory card If there is no storage media inserted it ca
114. the LCD screen of the memory camcorder 3 Perform playback e You can perform playback recording or setting the menu while viewing on TV screen 4 e Information that the memory camcorder is recording will appear on the TV screen You can also display only part of information or switch off the display Refer to TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON OFF ICI on page 27 and press the IOI Z CHECK button to switch the display status e When TV Display is set to Off OSD On Screen Display does not appear on the TV screen page 82 e Howling may occur when the memory camcorder is too close to the other devices or the volume is high Keep the memory camcorder a reasonable distance away from the other connected devices e When the AV cable is connected to the memory camcorder the built in soeaker will automatically turn off and you can not adjust the volume bar Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio ee ae Record LCD 16 9 4 4 3 E 7 E E E 16 9 E 1 E E E E m 4 3 CO 6 Refer to page 61 for 16 9 Wide setting English_94 connecting to other devices RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDER You can record dub images played back on this memory camcorder onto other video devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders Use the AV cable provided to connect the memory camcorder to another video device as sh
115. the memory camcorder to the PC with a USB cable page 88 d 2 Install CyberLink MediaShow4 provided and when done enter Video mode pages 86 87 e Running the CyberLink MediaShow4 for the first time may display registration screen 3 Click Import in the main screen e Open a folder from the left removable disk and select files of your choice 4 Then click Import all or Import selected to start importing a movie image files i cies e All or selected files are uploaded according to your choice e Click Back to return home 5 Click the YouTube shortcut icon in the Share tab e You will see the login or subscription dialog box e First log into the YouTube site and click Upload on the top right corner of the main menu a Esco pts 6 The Video Upload window appears where you can follow the screen instructions to upload movie images in sequence m YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload view and share video clips You Tube The San Bruno based service uses Adobe Flash technology to display a wide variety of user generated Broadcast Yourself video content including movie clips TV clips and music videos as well as amateur content such as video blogging and short original videos e http www youtube com English_92 I ONNECUINO lO OU IGE OCVICE vA You can view the recorded movie on a large screen by connecting the memory camcorder to a TV CONNECTING TOA TV e To playbac
116. tockholm Madrid Frankfurt Athens Helsinki Cairo Ankara Guam Sydney Brisbane Solomon Islands Moskva Riyadh Wellington Fiji Teheran Samoa Midway Abu Dhabi Muscat Honolulu Hawaii Tahiti Kabul Alaska Tashkent Karachi LA San Francisco Vancouver Seattle Calcutta New Delhi Almaty Kathmandu Denver Phoenix Salt Lake City Chicago Dallas Houston Mexico City New York Miami Washington D C Montreal Dacca Atlanta Yangon Caracas Santiago Bangkok Buenos Aires Brasilia Sao Paulo Hong Kong Beijing Taipei Singapore Manila Fernando de Noronha Seoul Tokyo Pyongyang Azores Cape Verde English_79 settings options Date Time Set Set the current date and time so that the date and time are recorded correctly page 34 Date Format You can select the date format to display settings contents on screen display YY MM DD The date is displayed in the order of year month date DD MM YY The cate is displayed in the order of date month year MM DD YY The cate is displayed in the order of month date year Time Format You can select the time format to display settings on screen display 412 Hr The time is displayed as 12 hour units 24 Hr The time is displayed as 24 hour units Date Time You can set the date and time to be displayed on the LCD monitor e Before you can use the Date Time function you mus
117. ttery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER e This memory camcorder is designed exclusively for high capacity built in flash memory and external memory card e This memory camcorder records video in H 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 Advanced Video Coding format compliant with Standard resolution SD VIDEO format e Please be noted that this memory camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats e Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly e The recorded contents cannot be compensated for Samsung cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the memory camcorder or card Also Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this memory camcorder or memory card etc Samsung shall not be responsible for the compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents English_ix e Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC It is recommended to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation
118. untain Li Adjustments necessary for shooting are made automatically but you can also make exposure Manual value shutter speed etc adjustments as desired In addition you can also set the desired shooting Ea functions using menus IZ This function will not operate in the EASY Q mode e You can check the selected ISCENE on the on screen information display However nothing will appear in Auto mode e In iSCENE mode setting the exposure to Manual applies the exposure first aperture priority e You can directly select iSCENE mode by the pressing EASY Q button for 3 seconds dt gt Move BY 00 00 00 00 59 59 EIN mEN ma De KR ti OM Sports Recording People or objects in motion Select English_53 recording options White Balance This memory camcorder automatically adjusts the color of subject Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions item contents eel Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically None Daylight Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky at Sundown night scenes the 0 presence of neon signs or fireworks Cloudy Adjusts for a cloudy sky or shady location Fluorescent Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting Tungsten a photo studio Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in Custom WB Adjusts White Balance manually to match the light source or situation
119. video files still images and other contents for creating a movie This software has an interface that allows editing in either timeline or storyboard mode maintains superior image quality uses SVRT Smart Video Rendering Technology for high speed rendering and has a host of other advanced video editing features This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection For more details on software refer to the Online helo Readme on the CyberLink MediaShow4 CD Before you begin Quit any other software you are using Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar 1 Load the provided CyberLink MediaShow4 CD ROM into the PC e The setup screen appears in several Seconds If the setup screen does not appear double click the CD ROM icon in the ha My Computer window e Click Install Now Choose Setup Language 2 Select the desired language and click OK 3 Installing CyberLink MediaShow 4 0 screen appears e Click Next 4 License Agreement screen appears e Click Yes English_86 5 Customer Information screen appears e Click Next 6 Choose Destination Location screen appears Choose the destination location on your PC where you want to install e Click Next 7 Setup Complete appears e Click Finish e The CyberLink MediaShow4 icon is created on the desktop If you perform i
120. vie images are played according to Play Option setting 100 0001 IX am i page 69 5 a j e To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index view move the zoom lever D Select es via i 120 Al gt 00 00 00 00 59 59 IX MM si All S X 100 0001 English_47 K If there is no file stored to view the message Empty appears Closing the LCD screen while in playback will automatically mute the sound Movie files may not playback with memory camcorder in following cases Edited or renamed movie file on a PC Movie file recorded by devices other than memory camcorder Movie files of not supported file format by the memory camcorder The Built in speaker automatically turns off when Audio Video cable is connected to the memory camcorder When connected to external devices volume adjustment should be done on the connected external device You can play back recorded movie files on a TV or a PC pages 88 93 You can upload recorded movie files to YouTube page 92 For various functions available during playback see playback options pages 68 73 Adjusting the volume e You can hear the recorded sound from the built in speaker e You can control the volume by using the Control button A V e The level can be adjusted anywhere between O and 10 If you close the LCD screen while playing you will not hear the sound from the speaker Press the Control button A WV to increase or decrease th
121. vie images have no protection even if the original is set to be protected e Copying may take a while depending on the number of files and file size e Copying may not operate if the battery charge is insufficient If available use AC adaptor while copying to prevent power disconnection e Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting AC power adaptor while you copy files may damage the storage media e Follow the same instruction to copy video clips from memory card to built in memory Before using this function select the storage media that has desired video files to be copied FILE INFORMATION e You can see the image information for all images 1 Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media SC MX20C MX20CH MX20E MX20EL MX20ER only 2 Press the MODE button page 22 e Switches to Movie Play mode BJ 3 Select the desired movie images using the Control button 4 Press the OK button e The selected movie image is played according to Play Option setting 5 Press the MENU button gt 6 Press the Control button lt gt to select File Info 4 7 Press the OK button BMowB _ O Select e Press the MENU button again after confirming i meii File Info EIN in e The information of the selected file is displayed as shown below SS Date BB 100 VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 Duration Date 01 01 2008 Duration 00 00 31 Size Size 43MB Resolution Re
122. y effect or settings to the images The EASY Q mode settings are released when the memory camcorder is turned off EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake HDIS to On while using EASY Q You can directly select iSCENE mode pressing EASY Q button for 3 second page 53 English_45 recording ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle recording This memory camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom and 1200x digital zoom e You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control W T button on the LCD panel e Zoom magnification over 34x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 1200x Set Digital Zoom to On page 67 To zoom in e Slide the Zoom lever towards T telephoto re W R d d Or press the Control button W on the LCD panel ee aay pase To zoom out T Recording enlarged image telephoto e Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle Or press the Control button A on the LCD panel W Wide angle T Telephoto 2 e f you operate the Zoom W T lever during recording the sound of the lever may be recorded as well You can also zoom with the Control W T button on the LCD panel e The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm about 0 39 inch for wide angle and 1m about 39 4 inch for telephoto e The focus changes whe
123. your PC or other storage media The data file name is not indicated correctly The file may be corrupted The file format is not Supported by your camcorder Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard Does not charge or operate even the battery pack is inserted Check whether the battery pack is genuine Non genuine battery pack is not recognized properly by the memory camcorder English_106 Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording Explanation Solution Press the MODE button to set Movie Record mode ij There is not enough free space to record on the built in memory or memory card Check if memory card is not inserted or write protect tab is set to lock The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place gt page 96 The actual recording time is less than the estimated time The recording stops automatically The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features used Recording a fast moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording which can lead to a shorter available recording time There is no more

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