Samsung HMX-M20SN User Manual 2

User Manual

Digital Camcorder

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HMX-M20SN HMX-M20BN

before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

WARNING

CAUTION

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.

Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.

PRECAUTIONS

• When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an outlet with protective grounding.

• Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, ﬁre, or any other source of excessive heat.

If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion.

Replace only with the same battery or an equivalent type.

Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with

the product, you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely.

Warning!

Caution

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

Before using this camcorder

• This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High Deﬁnition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Deﬁnition Video(SD-VIDEO).

• Please note that this 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.

• We can not compensate you for damage

to or loss of your recorded contents:

- Samsung cannot compensate you for

any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

- Recorded contents may be lost due to a

mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.

• Make a backup of important recorded data. Protect your important recorded data by copying the ﬁles to a PC. We also recommend you to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

• Copyrights: Please note that this

camcorder is intended for individual use only.

Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the 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 permission beforehand.

About this user manual

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.

This User Manual covers HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN models.

• The HMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN do not have built-in ﬂash memory and use memory cards. Although some features of HMXM20SN, HMX-M20BN models are different, they operate in the same way.

• Illustrations of model HMX-M20SN 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 the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

before reading this user manual

The following terms are used in this manual:

•

‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

• The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same meaning.

• For Open Source licenses information, refer to the “Opensource_M20.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

Notes regarding trademarks

•

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.

• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.

•

Microsoft®, Windows®, Windows Vista® and DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel®, Core™, and Pentium® are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Flickr™ is a trademark of Yahoo.

•

Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.

•

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Deﬁnition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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 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.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the 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.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachment/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. 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 tipover.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply 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.

important safety instructions

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are 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.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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 attention to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

20. 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. 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.

22. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the 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: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects

have fallen into the CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to

rain or water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate

normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. 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.

e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct

change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

27. 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.

28. 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.

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 5,987,4176,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524 6,377,5316,385,587 6,389,570 6,408,408 6,466,532 6,473,7366,477,501 6,480,829 6,556,520 6,556,521 6,556,5226,578,163 6,594,208 6,631,110 6,658,588 6,674,6976,674,957 6,687,455 6,697,307 6,707,985 6,721,2436,721,493 6,728,474 6,741,535 6,744,713 6,744,9726,765,853 6,765,853 6,771,890 6,771,891 6,775,4656,778,755 6,788,629 6,788,630 6,795,637 6,810,2016,862,256 6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552

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important safety instructions

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:

Your authority to operate this FCC certiﬁed equipment could be voided if you make changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.

NOTE: Hg 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 reception, 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.

safety information

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Follow all instructions carefully.

Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury.

CAUTION

Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product

WARNING

Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or ﬁre.

SAND

No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.

Prohibited action.WARNING

Do not disassemble the product.

Unplug from the power supply.

Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60℃(140℉) may result in ﬁre. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion.

LIO

No oil! Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects.

Do not touch the product.

This precaution must be kept.

Do not allow water or metal and inﬂammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor. Doing so may pose a ﬁre hazard.

Do not aim the camcorder directly into the sun. Doing so could cause eye injuries, as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product.

Do not bend the powercord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object. There may be a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power-cord, as this could damage the power-cord.

Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may cause ﬁre or electric shock.

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Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed.

Keep the camcorder away from water when using it near the beach or pool or when it rains. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.

Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.

If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound or smell, or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center.

There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury.

Do not dispose of battery pack in a ﬁre as it may explode.

Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children. If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by children, consult physician immediately.

Keep the power-cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms. There is a risk of ﬁre.

If the camcorder malfunctions, immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder. There is a risk of ﬁre or injury.

Never use cleaning ﬂuid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder.

Do not ﬁre the ﬂash directly in front someone's eyes (especially infants). Doing so may cause impaired vision.

When cleaning the AC adaptor, unplug the power-cord. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

CAUTION

Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur.

Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment. This may cause a malfunction or injury.

Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide. Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation.

Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery pack, AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury.

Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time, where the temperature is very high.

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Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide. Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to operate abnormally. Turn the camcorder off and cover it with a vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam. Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction.

Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or a humid place. There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms.

safety information

Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen

down

Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall.

Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating, ﬁre, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.

Only plug the adaptor plug into a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely. Turning off the

power button on the product does not completely

Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio: This could cause noise on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts.

Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated.

Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder

Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors. Noise from these sources could distort the video or audio you are recording.

Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.

2 Before reading this user manual 5 Safety information 9 Contents

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

13 Quick start guide

13 You can record videos or photos on

a memory card

17 What’s included with your camcorder

18 Getting to know the camcorder

18 Location of controls 20 Identifying the screen displays

24 Getting started

Using the battery pack

24 26 Checking the battery state

29 Basic operation of the camcorder

29 Turning your camcorder on/off 30 Switching to the power saving mode 31 Setting the operation modes 31

Using the display( / CHECK) button

32 Using the touch panel

33 First time settings

33 Setting the time zone and date/

time for the ﬁrst time

34 Selecting a languages

35 Getting ready to start recording

Inserting and removing a memory card

(not supplied) 36 Selecting a suitable memory card 39 Using the hand strap 39 Adjusting the LCD screen 40 Basic camcorder positioning

41 Basic Recording

41 Recording videos 43 Capturing photos in video record

mode (Still shot) 44 Recording photos

contents

45 Recording with ease for beginners

(SMART AUTO mode) 47

Capturing photos while playing back

videos 48 Zooming

49 Basic Playback

49 Changing the playback mode 50 Playing back videos 52 Viewing photos 53 Viewing a slide show 54 Zooming during playback

ADVANCED OPERATION

55 Advanced Recording

55 Handling menus and Q.MENUS 56 Menu items 59 Q.MENU items 60 61 Resolution 62 Quality 62 Slow Motion 63 Sharpness 64 White Balance 65 ISO 65 Aperture 66 Shutter 66 EV 67 3D-NR 67 Super C.Nite 68 Back Light 68 Dynamic Range 69 Flash 70 Focus 71 Face Detection 75 Magic Touch 76 Metering 76 Anti-Shake(HDIS) 77 Digital Effect 78 Fader 79 Tele Macro 79 Wind Cut

SCENE

ADVANCED OPERATION

80 MIC Level 80 Digital Zoom 81 Cont. Shot 82 Bracket Shot 82 Self Timer 83 Time Lapse REC 85 Quick view 86 Guideline

86 Advance playback

86 Play Option 87 Story-Board Print 88 Using 89 Highlight 89 Share Mark 90 Cont. Capture 90 File Info

91 System setting

91 Date/Time Display 91 Date Type 92 Time Type 92 File No. 93 Time Zone 94 LCD Control 94 LCD Enhancer 95 Auto LCD Off 95 Booting Mode 96 Quick On STBY 97 PC Software 97 Storage Info 98 Format 99 Beep Sound 99 Shutter Sound 100 Auto Power Off 100 Rec Lamp 101 USB Connect 101 TV Connect Guide 102 TV Display 102 TV Type 103 Analog TV Out 103 Default Set 104 Demo 104 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

VIEW

contents

EDITING VIDEO

105

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

117

USING A COMPUTER

123

105 Editing video clips

105 Deleting a section of a video 106 Dividing a video 107 Combining videos

108 Editing the playlist

108 Playlist 109 Creating the playlist 110 Arranging videos in the playlist 111 Deleting videos from the playlist

112 File management

112

Protection from accidental erasure 113 Deleting ﬁles

114 Printing photos

114 DPOF printing settings 115 Direct printing with a PictBridge

printer

117 Connecting to a TV

To connect

117 119 Connecting to a standard deﬁnition TV 121 Viewing on a TV

122 Dubbing videos

122

Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders

123 Using with a Windows computer

123

Checking your computer type 124

What you can do with a Windows

computer 125

Using the Intelli-studio program 129

Using as a removable storage device

to a high deﬁnition TV

screen

131

OTHER INFORMATION

131

Warning indicators and messages 134 Troubleshooting 138

Maintenance & additional information

138 Maintenance 139 Additional information 140 Using your camcorder abroad

141 Speciﬁcations

quick start guide

This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.

You can record videos in H.264 format!

You can ﬁnd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.

STEP1: Get ready

1. Insert a memory card. page 35

• You can use commercially available SDHC(SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder.

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot. page 24

3. Charge the battery fully. page 25

The battery is fully charged when the CHG

• (charging) indicator light turns green.

STEP2: Record with your camcorder

CHECK

VIEW

Zoom lever

PHOTO button MODE lamp

CHG

MODE button

Recording start/stop button

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OPE

OPEN

LCD screen

POWER button

Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.

quick start guide

Recording videos with HD

Recording photos

(high deﬁnition) image quality

Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format “1080/60p” which provides highlydetailed, beautiful images.

page 61

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1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the

video (

) indicator.

• Your camcorder turns on when you open the LCD screen.

2. Press the Recording start/stop

button.

•

To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button.

 00:00:00 [80Min]

85 MIN

• Using ‘Quick On STBY’ by opening/closing the LCD screen.  page 96 : When you close the LCD screen in standby,, your camcorder goes to Quick On STBY mode (power saving mode). You can start recording quickly when you open the LCD screen.

• Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format “1080/60p” which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images. page 61

• The default setting is “1080/60i”. You can also record in SD (standard deﬁnition) video quality.

• You can also take photos while recording or playing videos.

1. Open the LCD screen.

2. Press the MODE button until the

)(photo) indicator lights up.

(

3. Press PHOTO button lightly to adjust

the focus, then press it fully (a shutter click sounds).

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pages 43, 48

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STEP3: Play back videos or photos

Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder

You can view movies and pictures on the camcorder’s LCD screen.

1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode.

2. Touch the thumbnail (

STBY 00:00:00 [80Min]

HD/SD

/ ) tab, then touch the desired image.

85 MIN

HD SD

140 MIN

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Viewing on a high deﬁnition TV

• You can enjoy HD (high deﬁnition) videos on your HDTV. page 121

You can also play back videos on a SD (standard deﬁnition) image quality TV.

pages 119~121

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STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos

Simple and fun! Use the built in Intelli-studio program with your Windows computer to edit and share your videos and photos.

Use the Intelli-studio program, which is built into your camcorder, to import video and photos to your computer, edit them, and share the videos and photos with your friends. For details, see pages 125~128.

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quick start guide

Viewing videos and photos on your PC

Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable.

• A new ﬁle saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes,” and the uploading procedure starts.

2. The new ﬁles are saved to your PC and registered to ‘‘Contents Manager” in the

Intelli-studio program.

You can arrange the ﬁles by different criteria such as Face, Date, Location, etc.

•

Contents Manager

Saved ﬁles

Folders directory on you PC

3. Double-click on the ﬁle you would like to playback.

Sharing videos and photos on Youtube/Flickr/FaceBook

Share your contents with the world. Upload photos and videos directly to a web site with a single click. Click on the “Share”  “Upload” tab on the browser. page 128

Intelli-studio runs automatically after you’ve connected your camcorder to a Windows computer (if you have set “PC Software: On”). page 97

STEP5: Delete videos or photos

If the camcorder’s storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos you’ve saved to your computer from the camcorder’s storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.

Touch the Play(

) tab  Menu( ) tab  “Delete” on the LCD screen. page 105

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

AUDIO

VIEW

CHECK

CHG

Before using the camcorder, make sure none of the items listed below are missing from your box. The contents or the shape of the accessories may vary depending on the sales region.

Checking your accessories

Model name Color

HMX-M20SN Silver

HMX-M20BN Black

The shape is the same for all models. Only the color is different.

•

Memory

card slot

LCD screen Lens

Color/

Touch panel

8x(Optical),

12x(Intelli)

Battery pack

(BP125A)

(AD43-00197A)

USB cable

(AD82-00667A)

Hand strap

(HMX-M20SN : AD82-00916A)

(HMX-M20BN : AD82-00923A)

AC power adapter

(AD44-00151A)

User manual CD

(AD82-00659A)

Mini HDMI cable

(Optional)

(AD39-00159A)

Component/AV cable

(AD82-00668A)

Quick start guide

(AD82-00661A)

• The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.

• The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

• Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of accessories such as AC adaptor or the batteries.

• Your camcorder includes the user manual CD and quick start guide (printed). For more detailed instructions, refer to the user manual (PDF) on the provided CD.

• A memory card is not provided. Buy a memory card that is compatible with this camcorder.

getting to know the camcorder

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front/Left/Right

❷

❸

❹

❺

❻

❼

1 Built-in ﬂash 2 Lens 3 Recording indicator button 4 Internal microphone 5 Q.MENU button 6 Zoom (W/T) button 7 Recording start/stop button 8 LCD screen (Touch screen)

❶

❽ ❾ 󱆌❿

9 Power( 10 Display ( 11 Smart Auto/ 12 Share button 13 PHOTO button 14 Zoom(W/T) lever 15 Built-in speaker 16 Hand strap hook

) button

/ CHECK) button

VIEW button

CHECK

󱆑

󱆐

󱆏

󱆎

CHG

󱆍

VIEW

During a recording, be careful not to block the internal microphone and lens.

DC IN

Rear/Bottom

Q. MENU

1 MODE button/Mode indicator

(Video(

2 Charging (CHG) lamp 3 Recording start/Stop button

)/Photo( ) mode)

4 HDMI jack 5 Jack cover

DC IN

MODE

❶

CHG

❷

❸

❹

OPEN

❺

❻

❼

6 DC IN jack 7 (USB,Component/AV)jack 8 Battery/Memory card cover switch 9 Battery/Memory card cover 10 Tripod receptacle

❿

❾

❽

getting to know the camcorder

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the Video Record mode.

PRECHECK!

• The On Screen display (OSD) below appears only when the camcorder is in Video record (

• Select the Video (

Video record mode

1 Video record mode 2 Operating status (STBY (standby)/ (recording))/

Self Timer *

3 Time counter(video recording time) 4 Warning indicators and messages 5 Remaining recordable time 6 Storage media (memory card) 7 Battery info.(remaining battery level/time) 8 Quality, Resolution 9 LCD Enhancer, Anti-Shake (HDIS) 10 Tele Macro*, Back Light 11 Dynamic Range*,Wind Cut 12 MIC Level

• The settings of functions marked with * are not retained when you turn the camcorder off.

• The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card capacity.

• The screen is an example and may differ from the actual display.

• For warning indicators and messages, see pages 131~137

• The illustrated items above and their positions can be changed without notice for better performance.

• The total number of recordable photos is based on available space on the storage media.

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21 White balance, Fader* 22

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Digital effect

SCENE /SMART AUTO, Analog TV Out (when

component/AV cable is connected), Time Lapse REC*

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) mode.

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the Video Play mode.

PRECHECK!

• The On Screen display (OSD) below appears only when the camcorder is in Video playback (

• Select the Play (

1 Video play mode 2 Operating status (Play/Pause) 3 File name (ﬁle number) 4 Playback time/Recorded time 5

Warning indicators and messages/Volume control

6 Storage media (memory card) 7 Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time) 8 LCD Enhancer, Quality, Resolution

• The playback control tabs disappear a few seconds after a video playback starts. Touch anywhere on the screen to display them again.

• For warning indicators and messages, see pages

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9 Date/Time 10 Menu tab 11 Playback control tabs (Skip/Search/Play/Pause/

12 Return tab 13 Volume tab 14 Protect, Cont. Capture 15 Play Option, Analog TV Out (when component/

131~137

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Slow Playback)

AV cable is connected)

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IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the Photo Record mode.

PRECHECK!

The On Screen display (OSD) below only appears when the camcorder is in Photo record (

•

• Select the Photo (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 49

Photo record mode

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1 Photo record mode 2 Focus indicator (half shutter) / Self Timer* 3 Warning indicators and messages 4 Image counter (total number of recordable photo

images)

5 Storage media (memory card) 6 Battery info.(remaining battery level/time) 7 Quality, Resolution 8 LCD enhancer, Anti-Shake (HDIS) 9 Tele Macro*, Back Light 10 Dynamic Range*, Flash/Cont. Shot

/Bracket Shot*

11 ISO, Sharpness

• The settings of functions marked with * are not retained when you turn the camcorder off.

• For warning indicators and messages, see pages 131~137

• The total number of recordable photos is based on available space on the storage media.

• Small changes to the remaining memory space may not change the photo counter after recording.

• The largest number the OSD Image Counter can display is “9,999.”

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12 Menu ( 13 Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar 14 Date/Time 15 Time Zone 16 Play ( 17 EV* 18 Manual aperture*/Manual shutter* 19 Manual focus*,Metering/Magic Touch*

20 White Balance, Digital effect 21

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)tab

/Face Detection

SCENE mode/SMART AUTO, Analog TV Out

(when component/AV cable is connected)

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicators below only appear in the Photo Play mode.

PRECHECK!

• The On Screen display (OSD) below appears only when the camcorder is in Video playback (

• Select the Play (

) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode page 49

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) mode.

1 Photo play mode 2 Slide show/zooming control 3 Image counter (current image/total number of

recorded images)

4 File name (ﬁle number) 5 Storage media (memory card) 6 Battery info.

(Remaining battery level/time)

7 LCD enhancer, Quality, Resolution

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8 Date/time 9 Previous image, Next image tab 10 Menu( 11 Slide show playback( 12 Return tab 13 Print mark 14 Protect, Analog TV Out (when component/AV

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cable is connected)

) tab

getting started

USING THE BATTERY PACK

Purchase extra battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder.

❷ ❶

󱈢

OPEN

❸

Inserting the battery pack

1. Open the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover switch towards ①.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery

pack slot until it softly clicks.

- Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up when the camcorder is placed as shown in the ﬁgure.

3. Close the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover switch towards ②.

• Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Other

manufacturer's batteries can cause overheating, ﬁre or explosion.

• Samsung is not responsible for problems that occur you if you use unapproved batteries.

Ejecting the battery pack

1. Open the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover switch towards ①.

2. Eject the battery pack by sliding the

battery release switch towards ③.

3. Close the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover switch towards ②.

Charging the battery pack with the AC power adaptor

DC IN

MODE

CHG

OPEN

Power( ) button

AC power adaptor

PRECHECK!

Before starting this procedure, make sure that the battery pack is inserted in your camcorder. page 29

1. Press the power( ) button to turn off the camcorder, and then close the LCD screen.

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

2. Open the jack cover.

3. Insert the battery pack in the camcorder.

4. Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack on the camcorder, and then plug the AC

power adaptor into the wall outlet.

• The battery pack does not charge in the power saving mode, which may keep the mode indicator on or ﬂashing. Start charging the battery only after turning off the camcorder by pressing the power (

) button.

• Even with the power switched off, the battery pack still discharges if you leave it inserted in the camcorder.

• We recommend that you to have one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder.

MODE

CHG

getting started

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.

To check the charging state

The color of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state.

Charging (CHG) lamp

The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state.

Charging state

Charging Fully Charged Error

Charge

LED color

• Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. Keep the camcorder turned off while not operating it.

• Store the battery pack separately when ﬁnished charging or when not using it for a long time. This helps extend the life of the battery.

• The Battery pack charges to over 95% of capacity after about 2 hour and 40 minutes, and the indicator color changes to green. It takes about 3 hours for the battery pack to charge 100%.

(Orange) (Green) (Red / Blink)

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