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SC-MX20
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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
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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 different 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 easil
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safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yo
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important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified 2. Keep these instructions. by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is 3. Heed all warnings. used, use caution when moving 4. Follow all instructions. the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 6. Clean
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17. POWER SOURCES: 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper The CAMCORDER should be operated only from grounding of the mast and supporting structure, the type of power source indicated on the label. grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, If you are not sure of the type of power supply at grounding of the mast and supporting structure, your home, consult your appliance dealer or local grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge power company. A CAMCORDER
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important safety instructions 22. POWER LINES: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. An outside antenna system should not be located b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other fallen into the CAMCORDER. electric light or power circuits where it can fall into c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or such power lines or circuits. When installing an water. outside antenna system, extreme care should be d.
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29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. of the FCC Rules. 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection adaptor should be used. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 31. T his product is covered
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precautions Warning! • This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. • Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Caution Danger of explosion if battery 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 • This memory camcorder is designed exclusively for high-capacity built-
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• 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 and USB connection guide. • 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
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• Do not subject the memory camcorder to impact: - This memory 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 po
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precautions on use • Do not use the memory camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier: - Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter 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 th
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contents INTRODUCTION TO 07 BASIC FEATURES 09 What's included with your memory camcorder GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 10 Front & left view MEMORY CAMCORDER 11 Side & bottom view 09 PREPARATION 12 Using the accessories 14 Connecting a power source 22 Basic operation of your memory camcorder 23 LCD screen indicators 12 27 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 28 Using the LCD enhancer 29 Adjusting the LCD screen 29 Using the MENU button 30 Using the Control buttons 32 Shortcut me
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44 Recording movie images RECORDING 45 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) 46 Zooming In and out 44 47 Movie Images playback PLAYBACK 50 Changing the menu settings RECORDING OPTIONS 52 Menu items 53 Using the recording menu items 53 iSCENE 50 54 White Balance 55 Exposure 56 Shutter 57 Focus 59 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 60 Digital Effect 61 16:9 Wide 61 Resolution 62 Wind Cut 62 Voice Mute 63 Back Light 64 Interval REC 66 C.Nite 66 Fader 67 Guideline 67 Digital Zoom English_04
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contents 68 Menu items PLAYBACK OPTIONS 69 Setting the play option 70 Deleting movie images 71 Protecting movie images 68 72 Copying movie images (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) 73 File Information 74 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" SETTINGS OPTIONS 75 Menu items 76 Using the settings menu items 76 Storage 74 76 Storage Info 77 Format 77 File No. 78 Time Zone 80 Date/Time Set 80 Date Format 80 Time Format 80 Date/Time 81 LCD Brightness 81 LCD Color 81 Beep Sound 82 Auto P
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84 Transfering a Recorded File through a USB Conection CONNECTING TO A PC 84 CyberLink MediaShow4 86 Installing the CyberLink MediaShow4 88 Connecting the USB cable 89 Viewing the contents of storage media 84 91 Transferring files from the memory camcorder to your PC 92 Uploading movie images in the memory camcorder to YouTube 93 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO OTHER 94 Viewing on a TV screen DEVICES 95 Recording (dubbing) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 96 Maintena
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introduction to basic features ✪ T his chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. Step1: Preparation • ➥ Connecting a power source page 14 2 • Check out the storage media ➥page 37 • Setting the Date/Time and OSD Language ➥pages 34, 36 1 Step2: Recording • Recording the movie images ➥page 44 Step3: Playing back • Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views using Control button. ➥page 47 • Vie
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This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder. ✪ See the reference pages for more information. Step4: Connecting to a PC • You can playback and edit recorded movies by using the CyberLink MediaShow4 application provided with the product. Also, using the CyberLink MediaShow4 allows easy upload of recorded movies file to YouTube ( ). YouTube TM Broadcast Yourself Step5: Easy Upload to YouTube • ➥ You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using t
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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. The exact shape of each item may vary by model. ✪ Battery pack AC power adaptor Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (IA-BP85ST) (AA-E9 type) AD39-00155A AD39-00153A AD43-00180A AD44-00116B Software CD User manual CD Quick start guide Cradle* AD46-00192A AD46-00192B AD68-03
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FRONT & LEFT VIEW CLOSE 13 OPEN 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 8 10 11 12 1 Lens open/close switch 8 LCD screen 9 2 Internal microphone Built-in speaker 3 Lens 10 button 4 11 MENU button EASY Q button 12 5 OK button LCD ENHANCER ( ) button 6 Control button ( ) 13 Zoom lever (W/T) 7 Recording start/stop button Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. CAUTION English_10
