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SC-MX10
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Memory Camcorder
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key features of your memory camcorder MPEG4 Encoding Records enhanced quality video in MPEG4 ASP(Advanced Simple Profile) format (720 x 480) onto memory cards at 30 fps for high resolution, life-like images. High-capacity embedded Flash Memory (4GB) (SC-MX10A/MX10AU only) The camcorder has built-in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record movie images. Various Recording Media In addition to the built-in flash memory (SC-MX10A/MX10AU only), this memory camcorder supports vario
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Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this memory camcorder since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations. Various functions are available for enjoying many different types of playback. ➥page 58 ~ 61 Play back on your PC USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of movies you've recorded to a computer. With the bundled software, you can easily transfer and play back movies on your PC. page 75 ➥ PC Cam for multi-entertaining C
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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 memory camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the memory camcorder. These warning signs are here to preven
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1. Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the 2. Keep these instructions. manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. 3. Heed all warnings. When a cart is used, use caution when 4. Follow all instructions. moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning 6. Clean only with dry cloth. storms or when unused for long periods 7.
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important safety instructions 17. POWER SOURCES: 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the grounding of the mast and supporting structure, type of power source indicated on the label. If you are grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, not sure of the type of power supply at your home, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. grounding of the lead-in wire
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22. POWER LINES: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is An outside antenna system should not be located in damaged. the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects light or power circuits where it can fall into such have fallen into the CAMCORDER. power lines or circuits. When installing an outside c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain antenna system, extreme care should be taken to or water. keep from touching such power lin
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important safety instructions 29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 moisture. of the FCC Rules. 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection plug adapter should be used. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
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precautions Warning! This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. 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. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT KLASSE 1 LASER PRODUKT LUOKAN 1 LASER LAITE KLASS 1 LASER APPARAT PRODUCTO LASER CLASE 1 English_ix
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important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This memory camcorder records video in MPEG4 format and at Standard Resolution (SD-VIDEO). • Please note that this memory camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make a trial recording. - Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. - Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because
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precautions on use IMPORTANT NOTE • Handle 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 usin
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precautions on use • 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 in use, but this does not indicate a fault. • Be careful of unusual ambient temperature: - U sing 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. -
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• Do not expose the memory camcorder to soot or steam: - Thick soot or steam could damage the memory camcorder case or cause a malfunction. • 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
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precautions on use ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • This User Manual covers models SC-MX10, SC-MX10P, SC-MX10A and SC-MX10AU. The SC-MX10A and SC-MX10AU have a built-in 4 GB flash memory, but also use Memory cards. The SC-MX10, SC-MX10P does not have built-in flash memory and uses Memory cards exclusively. Although some features of SC-MX10, SC-MX10P, SC-MX10A and SC-MX10AU are different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of model SC-MX10A are used in this user manual. • The displays in t
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contents 06 Quick Start Guide GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 07 What's included with your memory camcorder MEMORY CAMCORDER 08 Front & left view 09 Side & bottom view 06 10 Using the accessories PREPARATION 12 Connecting a power source 10 20 Button type battery installation 21 Basic operation of your memory camcorder 22 LCD screen indicators 25 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 26 Using the LCD enhancer 27 Adjusting the LCD screen 27 Using the MENU button 28 Using
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contents 45 Changing the menu settings RECORDING OPTIONS 47 Menu items 45 48 Recording menu items 48 Scene Mode (AE) 49 White Balance 50 Exposure 51 Anti-shake(EIS) 52 Digital Effects 53 Focus 54 Back Light 55 16:9 Wide 55 Quality 56 Resolution 56 Digital Zoom 57 Setting the play option PLAY BACK OPTIONS 58 Deleting movie images 57 59 Protecting movie images 60 Copying movie images (SC-MX10A/MX10
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66 File no. 66 Memory type (SC-MX10A/MX10AU only) 67 Memory info 67 Format 68 Default set 68 Version 68 Language 68 USB Connect 68 Demo 69 System requirements USB INTERFACE 71 Installing the software 69 73 Connecting the USB cable 74 Viewing the contents of storage media 75 Transferring files from the memory camcorder to your PC 76 Using the PC Cam function 77 Viewing on TV Screen CONNECTION 78 Recording (Dubbing) Images on Other Video Devices 79 Mainten
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quick start guide • This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder. • See the reference pages for more information. Step1 2 P Pr re ep pa ar ra at tiio on n • Connecting a power source page 12 ➥ 1 • Check out the storage media page 32 ➥ • Setting the Date/Time and OSD Language ➥page 30 Step2 Recording • Recording the movie ➥page 38 Step3 P Plla ay yiin ng g b ba ac ck k • Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index vi
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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 adapter Multi-AV cable USB cable (IA-BP85ST) (AA-E9 type) AD39-00119D AD39-00132A AD43-00180A AD44-00116A Software CD Button type battery User manual Lens cover AD46-000
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getting to know your memory camcorder FRONT & LEFT VIEW 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 Lens 7 LCD screen 8 2 Internal microphone Built-in speaker 3 9 MENU button button 4 10 OK button LCD ENHANCER ( ) button 5 Control button ( ) 11 Zoom lever (W/T) 6 Recording start/stop button 08_English
