Samsung M20SN, M20BN User Manual

User Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

WARNING

CAUTION product.

CAUTION using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions.

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.

• When Using theA© Power adapte r with Your _amcerdeg ConneCt the adapteE to an 0utle t
with protective gE0unding:

_Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any other /

source of excessive heat.

Only plug the adaptor p!ug into a socket that is easily accessible. I_any problem occurs with

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

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when

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

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MPORTANT iNFORMATiON ON USE

Before using this camcorder

• This camcorder records video in H.264
(MPEG4 partl0/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 HMX-
M20SN, 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.

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Thefollowingtermsareusedinthismanuak
* 'Scene'referstothepointwhereyoupress

RecordStart/Stopbuttontostartrecording
untilyoupressagaintopausetherecording.

oTheterms'photo'and'stillimage'areused

interchangeablywiththesamemeaning.

* ForOpenSourcelicensesinformation,

refertothe"OpensourceM20.pdf"inthe
providedCD-ROM.

Notes regardin{_ 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@, CoreTM 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.

• FlickrTMis 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.

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This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
consisting a risk of electric shock is present

within this unit.

OAUTION:TOREDUOETHE RISKOFELEOTRIOSHOOK,

DO NOTREMOVEOOVER (OR BAOK).

NOUSER-SERVIOEABLEPARTS INSIDE

REFERSERVIOINGTO QUALIFIEDSERVIOEPERSONNEL.

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 allwamings.

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 manulacturer'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. II the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet,
consult an ebctrician for replacement of the

obsolete outlet.

This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in the

literature accompanying this unit.

1O. Protect the power cord Irom being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, conversience
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
manulacturer, or sold with the

apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-

over,

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

14. Refer all servicing to qualilied 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 beers
spilled or objects have Iallen into the apparatus,

the apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.

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15.Apparatusshallnotbeexposedtodrippingor

splashingandnoobjectsfilledwithliquids,such
asvases,shallbeplacedontheapparatus.

16.VENTII..ATION:
Slotsandopeningsinthecabinetareprovided

forventilationtoensurereliableoperation
oftheCAMCORDERandtoprotectitfrom
overheating.Theseopeningsmustnot
beblockedorcovered.Neverplaceyour
CAMCORDERonabed,sofa,rug,orother

sk_lilarsurface:onorneararadiaIororheat
register.ThisCAMCORDERshouldnotbe

placedinabuilt--ininstallationsuchasa
bookcaseorrackunlessproperventilationis
providedorthemanufacturer'sinstructionshaw_

beenadheredto.

17.POWERSOURCES:
TheCAMCORDERshouldbeoperatedonlyfrom

thetypeofpowersourceindicatedorsthelabel.
Ifyouarenotsureofthetypeofpowersupply
atyourhome,consultyourappliancedealer
orlocalpowercompany.ACAMCORDERis
intendedtobeoperatedfrombatterypower,or
othersources,ref_)rtotheoperatinginstructions.

18.GROUNDINGORPOL/_RIZATION:
ThisCAMCORDERmaybeequippedwith

eitherapolarized2--wireAClineplug(aplug
havingonebladewiderthantheother)ora
3wiregroundingtypeplug,aplughavingathird
(grounding)pin.IIyouareunabletoinsertthe
plugfullyintotheoutlet,tryreversingtheplug.
IItheplugstillfailstoIit,contactyourelectrician
toreplaceyouroutlet.Donotdefeatthesafety
purposeofthepolarizedplug.

19.POWER-CORDPROTECTION:
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedsothat

theyarenotlikelytobewalkedorsorpinched
byitemsplaceduponoragainstthem,paying
particularattentiontocordsorplugs,convenient
receptacles,andthepointwheretheyexitfrom

theunit.

20.OUTDOORANTENNAGROUNDING:
CAMCORDER,besuretheantennaorcable

systemisgroundedtoprovidesomeprotectiors
againstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstatic
charges,Section810oftheNationalElectrical

Code,ANSI/NFPANo.70--1984,provides
informationwithrespecttopropergroundingof

themaeIandsupportingstructure,grounding
ofthelead--inwireandsupportingstructure,
groundingofthemastandsupportingstructure,
groundingofthelead--inwiretoanantenna

dischargeunit,sizeofgroundingtoconductors,
locationofantenna-dischargeunit,connection

togroundingelectrodesandrequirementsfor
thegroundingelectrode.Seefigurebelow.

21.

LIGHTNING:
ForaddedprotectiorsofthisCAMCORDER

duringa
lightningstorm

orwhenitis

leftunattended

andunusedfor

longperiodsof

time,unplugit

fromthewall .................

outletand

disconnecttheantennaorcablesystem.This

willpreventdamagetotheCAMCORDERdueto

lightningandpowerlinesurges.

22.

POWERLINES:

Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbe

locatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlines

orotherelectriclightorpowercircuitswhereit
canfallintosuchpowerlinesorcircuits.When

installinganoutsideantennasystem,exlreme

careshouldbetakerstokeepfromtouching
suchpowerlinesorcircuitsascontactwith
themmightbefatal.

23.OVERLOADING:
Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextension
cordsasthiscanresultinariskoffireorelectric
shock.

24.OBJECTSANDLIQUIDS:
Neverpushobjectsofanykindintothis

CAMCORDERthroughopeningsastheymay
touchdangerousvokagepointsorshortout
apartthatcouldresultinafireorelectric
shock.Neverspillliquidsofanykindontothe
CAMCORDER.Shouldspillageoccur,unplug
unitandhaveitcheckedbyatechnicianbefore

use,

25. SERVICING:
Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER

yourself. Opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Ref_r 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. II any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects

have fallen into the CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has beersexposed to

rain or water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate

normally by Iollowing 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

exlensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal

operation.

e. II the CAMCORDER has beers dropped or

the cabinet has beers 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 characterislics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

electric shock or other hazards.

28. SAFETrY CHECK:

Upon corrlpletion of any service or repairs to

this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician
to perform safety checks to determine that the

CAMCORDER is in saf_ 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
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6,810,2016,862,256 6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552

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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:

LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN
MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL,
SIATE 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 OR (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/hazardouewaste/

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.
IIthis 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 Ior help and for additional

suggestions. The user may find the
following booklet prepared by the Federal

Communications Cemmission helpful: "How

to Identify and Resolw_ Radio--TV Interference

Problems." This Booklet is available from the
U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,

D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-060--00345-4.

:CO Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or

modifications not expressly approved bythe
manulacturer 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.

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

_ ARNING

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

_ CAU'FION

Means that there is a potential
risk of personal injury or

damage to the product

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Do not overload outlets or

extension cords as th_smaj result
in abnormal heat or fire.

Q

No sand or dust! Fine sand or

dust en[enng the camcorder or
AC power adaptor could cause

malfunctions or defects.

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_ Prohibited action.

_ nplug from the power

supply.

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Using the camcorder ai

[emperatares over 60°01"140°F)

may result in fire. Keeping the
battery at a high temperature may

cause an explosion.

No oil! Oil entering the camcorde-

or AC power adaptor could cause

electric shock, malfunctions or
defects.

Do not allow water or metal and

inflammable matter to enter the
camcorder or AC power adap[or.

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
LheproaucL

Do not touch the product.

This precaution must be
kept.

Do not bend the pov.ercord or
oamage the AC power adaptor by
pressing on it with a heavy objeci.
There maj be a risk of fire or

electdc shock.

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Do not disconnect the AC adaptor
by pulling on its power-cora, as

this could damage the power-cora.

Do not use the AC aaaptor if it has

damaged, spl_tor broken cords or
wires. Doing so may cause fire or

electric shock

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unless the plug can be fully inse[ted Do not dispose of battery pack in a Do not SpraY cleaners direct!y on
with no part of the blades exposed, fire as it may explode, the camcerder.

water when using it near the beach of children, If the lithium battery Do not fire _he flash directly
or PC01or when it rains, There is or memory card is swallowed in front someone's eyes

a risk of malfunction or electric by children, consu!t physician (especially infants): Doing so
shock: immediately, may cause impaired vision:

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DOnot plug 0i Unplug thepower KeeP the powerLc0rd Unplugged unplug the power-cord, There is
cord with wet hands. There is a when not in use or during lightning a risk of malfunction or electric

risk ofelectric shock, storms: There is a risk of fire: shock:

soundo_smell,orsmokes,Unplugthe immediately detach the AC
p0werrc0rdimmediatelyandrequest adaptor or batterY from the

servicefroma Samsungservicecenter, camcorder.

6 Thereisa riskof fire or personalinjury, There iS a risk 0f fire 0r injUry

When cleaning the AC adaptor,

DOnot attempt to disassemble;

repair, or modify the camcorder or

the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of
fire or electric shock.

(_) CAUTION

_F__ _ @ _

DO not press the SUrfaCe Of DOnot dro# or expose the
the LCD with force, or hit it camcerder, battery pack, AC adaptor Do not use the camcorder on a

with a sharp object. If you or otheraccessories to severe tripod (not supplied) in a place
push the LCD surface, d!splay vibratio0s or impact. Thismay cause where it is subject to severe
unevenness may occur: amalfunction or injury, vibrations or impact.

Do not use the camcorder in direct Do net leave the camcorder in Do not expose the camcarder to
sunlight or near heating equipment, a closed vehicle for a long time, soot orsteam: Thick soot or steam
This may cause a malfunction or where the temperature is verY could damage the camcorder case
injury, high. Orcause a malfunctien.

Do notuse the camcorderneardense DOn0texposethecamcorderto

exhaustgas generated bygasoline insecticide,Insecticideenteringthe Do notexposethecamcorderto
or dieselengines, or corrosiyegas camc0rdercouldcause theproduct suddenchangesintemperatureora
such ashydrogen sulphide. Doingso to operateabnormally,Turnthe humidplace,Thereis a!soariskof

maycorrode theexternat or internat Camcorderoff and coverit witha vinyt defectoretectricshockwhenusing
terminals,disabling normatoperation, sheet,etc, beforeusinginsecticide, outdoorsduringlightningstorms,

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Do not place the camcorder
with the open LCD screen
down.

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Do not hold the camcorder by the
LCD monitor when lifting it. The

LCD screen could detach and the
camcorder may fall.

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Use Samsung-approvec accessories
only. Using products from other
manufacturers may cause
overnea[ing, fire, explosion, electric
shock o[ personal Injuries caused by

abnormal operation.

Onlyplug th_ aaap_r plug _ntoa socKei

thatiseasilyaccessible.Ifanyproblerr
occurswltntneproduct,youmustpu_
[heplugout ofthesockettod sconnec[
thepowercompletely.Turningoff the
Dowerput[onon[neproductdoesnot
completely

Do not wipe the camcorder body

with benzene or thinner, The

exterior coating could peel offor

the case surface could deteriorate,

(S)

Do not use the camcorder near
a TV or radio: This could cause
no_seon the TV screen or to radio
broadcasts,

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Place the camcorder on a stable
surface that is well ventilated

Do not leave [he LCD screen open
when not using thecamcorder.

O

30 not use the camcorder near

sources ofstrong raaio wavesor

magnetismsuch asspeakersor targe
motors.Noisefrom these sources

couIddistort [he videoor audio you
are recording.

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4eep impor_amaa[a separate v.

Samsung is not responsible for
data loss

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2 Before reading this user manual
5 Safety information

9 Contents

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION

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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
24 Using the battery pack
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(IEiV_CHEOK)button
32 Using the touch panel
33 First time settings

qq

oo Setting the time zone and date/

time for the first time

34 Selecting a languages
35 Getting ready to start recording
35 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

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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

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55 Advanced Recording
55 Handling menus and Q.MENUS

56 Menu items
59 Q.MENU items
60 /SCENE
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

ADVANCED OPERATION

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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/VIEW
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)

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EDITING VIDEO 105 Editing video clips

EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS

USING A COMPUTER

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

117 To connect to a high definition TV
119 Connecting to a standard definition TV
121 Viewing on a TV screen

122 Dubbing videos

122 Dubbingto VCRor DVD/HDDrecorders

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 Usingas a removablestorage device

OTHER INFORMATION

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131 Warning indicators and messages
134 Troubleshooting

138 Maintenance & additional information

138 Maintenance
139 Additional information

140 Using your camcorder abroad

141 Specifications

WHAT'S NCLUDED WiTH YOUR CAMCORDER

Before using the camcorder, make sure none of the kems 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

HMX--M20SN Silver

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HMX--M20BN Black

,, The shape is tile same for all modeb. Only the color is different.

Color/

Touch panel

8x(Optical),

12x(Intelli)

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

• The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

• Parts and accessories carl be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer.
SAMSUNG is not responsibb 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.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front/Left/Right

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! Built-in flash 9 Power(y}) button
2 Lens !0 Display (IrlI/iCHECK) button
3 Recording indicator button ! ! Smart Auto/iVIEW button

4 Internal microphone !2 Share button
5 Q.MENU button !3 PHOTO button

_;_Zoom (W/T) button !4 Zoom(W/T)lever
7 Recording start/stop button !5 Built-in speaker

8 LCD screen (Touch screen) !_;_Hand strap hook

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

Rear/Bottom

! MODE button/Mode indicator

(Video( _ )/Photo(_) mode)

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

4 HDMI jack
5 Jack cover

6 DO IN jack
7 _ (USB,Oomponent/AV)jack

8 Battery/Memory card cover switch

9 Battery/Memory card cover

!0 Tripod receptacle

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IDENTiFYiNG THE SCREEN D SPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Dilf_;rent indbators 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 (_) mode.
° Select the Video the MODE button. _£a_ 31

Video record mode

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

Self Timer*

3 Time counter(video recording time)
4 Warning indicators and messages

5 Remaining recordabbtime
6 Storage media (merqorycard)

7 Battery infe.(remainingbattery 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 wRh * are net retained when you turn the camcorder off.

,, The emscreen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card capacity.

- The screen is an exampb 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.

13 Menu ([Md_])tab
14 Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar

15 Date/Time
16 Time Zone
17 Play (_)tab

18 EV*
19 Manual aperture*/Manual shutter*/Super C.Nite

20 Manual Focus*/Touch Point*/Face Detection,

Digital effect

21 White balance, Fader*
22 iSOENE/SMART AUTO, Analog TV (but (when

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

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

PRECI-IECK!

• The On Screen display (OSD) below appears only when the camcorder is in Video playback (_) mode.
° Select the tab on the LCD screen to select the _!a_back mode _'._e 49

Video play mode

/ Video play mode
2 Operating status (Play/Pause)

3 File name (file number)
4 Playbacktime/Recorded time

5 Warning indicators and messages/Volume control
6 Storage media (memory card)

7 Battery info. (Remainirsg battery level/time)
8 LCD Enhancer, Quality, Resolution

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

For warning indicators and messages, see pages 131 _137

9 Date/lime
10 Menu tab
11 Playback control tabs (Skip/Seamh/Play/Pause/

Slow Playback)

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

AV cable is connected)

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IDENTiFYiNG THE SCREEN D SPLAYS

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear
depending orsthe 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 (i_J) mode.
o Select the Photo_ m£de b_pressin£the MODE button. _,_49

Photo record mode

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

irrlages)

5 Storage media (memory card)
6 Battery info.(remaining battery bveVtime)
7 Quality, Resolution

8 LCD enhancer, Anti-Shake (HDIS)
9 Teb 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 wamirsg indicators and messages, see pages 131~ 137
,, The total number of recordabb photos is based on available space on the storage media.

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,, Small changes to the remaining memory space may not change the photo counter after recording.
,, The largest number the OSD Image Counter cars display is "9,999."

12 Menu (_E_]})tab
13 Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar
14 Date/lime
15 Time Zone

16 Play ([]_])tab
17' EV*

18 Manual aperture*/Manual shutter*
19 Manual focus*,Metering/Magic Touch*

/Face Detection
20 White Balance, Digital effect
21 iSCENE mode/SMART AUTO, Analog TV Out

(when component/AV cable is connected)

Theavailablefunctionsvarydependingontheselectedoperationmode.Differentindicatorsappear
dependingonthesettingvalues.TheindicatorsbelowonlyappearinthePhotoPlaymode.

PRECHECK!

• The On Screen display (OSD) below appears only when the camcorder is in Video playback (_) mode.
° Select the tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode _e 49

Photo play mode

/ 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

8 Date/time
9 Previous irrlage, Next image tab

10 Menu((ME,Qtab
11 Slide show playback€ _J) tab

12 Return tab
13 Print mark
14 Protect, Analog /"V Out (when component/AV

cable is connected)

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USING THE BATTERY PACK

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

O

B_serting the battery pack

i o Open the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover
switch towards _).

2o 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.

3o Close the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover
switch towards @).

• Use only Samsun%approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Other

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

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

Eiecting the battery pack

i o Open the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover
switch towards _).

2o Eject the battery pack by sliding the

battery release switch towards C8}.

3o Close the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover
switch towards _).

Charging the battery pack wit.h the AC power adaptor

Power({ o }) button

PRECHECK!
Before startin ack is inserted in your camcorder. _ 29

i o Press the power({ _ }) button to turn off the camcorder, and then close the LCD screen.

_page 29

2. Open the jack cover,
3o Insert the battery pack in the camcorder.

4o 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. 25

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.

The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state.

LED color @ @ O

• Battery capacity decreases ow_r 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

indicalor color changes to green.

It takes about 3 hours for the battery pack to charge 100%.

(Orange) (Green) (Red / Blink)

BP125A

Approx. 180 min.

HD (1080/60i) SD (480/601o)

Approx. 85min. Approx. 90min.

Approx. 140min. Approx. 170min.

(Unit:minutes.

• Charging time: Approximate time (in min.) required to fully charge a completely exhausted
battery pack.

Recording/Playback time: Approximate recording time (in min.) available when you fully
charge the battery pack. 'HD' stands for high definition image quality, and 'SD' stands for
standard image quality.

Recharge the battery pack only where the temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 40°C (104°F).
When exposed to cold temperatures (below 0°C (32°F)), the battery's recording time decreases
and it may cease to function. If this happens, remove the battery from the camcorder, place the it in
your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, and then re-insert it.
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 battery pack's terminals to be short-circuited. This may cause the battery to leak,
generate heat, or cause a fire.

• The recording time is aff_,_ctedby temperature and erwironmental conditions.

• We recommend using only the battery type that came with your camcorder. This battery type is available
from your Samsung retailer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer.

The batteries must be dealt with as chemical waste.

• Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.

• To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.

• Even when the power is switched off, the battery pack still discharges if you leave it in the camcorder. We
recommend tha! you remove the battery pack from the camcorder.

• II the battery is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery and then, using your camcorder, drain
the charge corrlpletely once every 6 months to keep the battery functionirlg properly. To store the battery,
remove it from your camcorder and put it in a cool, dry place.

• Battery capacity decreases ow_rtime and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges
becomes significant, it is probably time to replace the battery with a new one.

• Each battery's life is affected by storage, operating, and erwironmental conditions. 27

• The recording times in the table on the previous page were measured when using the

camcorder at 25°C (77°F).As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual
battery time may differ form the approximate times given in the table.
The recording and playback time may be shorter depending on the conditions under which
you use your camcorder. For example, in actual recording, the battery may discharge 2 to 3
times faster than listed if you use Record start/stop and Zoom frequently, and use playback
to view your recordings. Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery is
between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the table, so you have enough charged battery packs to
allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder.
The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low
temperatures.

The CHG (charging) lamp blinks during charging. However, the battery pack will not display

Battery Info correctly under the following conditions:

The battery pack is not inserted correctly.
The battery pack is damaged.
The battery pack is worn-out. (For the battery information only)

Using an AC power source

We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household
AC outlet when you change settings, play back or edit images, or use it indoors. To power the
camcorder from an AC outlet, you make the same connections you make when charging the
battery pack. _page 25

• Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC Adaptor. Disconnect the AC Adaptor from the

wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder.

• Do not place the AC Adaptor in a confined space when you use it, such as between a wall

and a piece of furniture.

Do not short-circuit the DC plug of the AC Adaptor or battery terminals with any metallic

objects. This may cause a malfunction.

Even if your camcorder is turned off, the AC adaptor continues to supply AC power to the

camcorder as long as it's plugged in.

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TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder, such as
turning the power on/off, switching modes, and setting on-screen indicators.

1o Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.

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

2o To turn off the camcorder, press the Power (_})

button for about one second.

Closing the LCD screen will not turn off the
camcorder.

• Set the date and time when using your camcorder
for the first time. _-,page 33

• The camcorder operates tile self-diagnosis function when powered oil. If a warning message

appears, refer to 'warning indicators and messages' (--pages 131 ~137) and take corrective action.

• Ifyou close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates.

LeD screen Power(_) button

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SWFCH NG TO THE POWER SAVING MODE

If you need to use the cameorder for an extended time, the following functions enable you to
prevent unnecessary energy consumption.

In STBY mode:

• The camcorder switches to "Quick On STBY" mode when you dose the LCD screen.
_page 96

In PLayback mode (Includes the thumbnail view mode):

• The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when you close the LCD screen, and then, if idle

for more than 20 minutes, the camcorder turns off.

However, if you set Auto Power Off to 5 Min, the camcorder turns off in 5 minutes.

• Ifyou open the LCD screen or connect a cable to the camcorder when the camcorder is in

sleep mode, the camcorder exits sleep mode and returns to the last active operation.

LCD screen is 3oer LCD screen is closec After 20 minutes

uIO luO

<Sleep moae> <Powerof_

,, The power saving mode does not work in the fo,owing situations:

When the camcorder has a cabb connection. (USB, Component/AV, or HDMI)
While recording, playing back, or running a slideshow.
When the LCD screen is opened.

• The camcorder consumes battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% of the power
consumed in the standby mode) However, if you plan to use the camcorder for the maximum
length of time without recharging, we recommend you turn off the camcorder by pressing the
power ({ _ }) button when not using it.

SETTING THE OPERATION MODES

You can switch the operating mode in the following order
each time you press the MODE button. Video mode

(_) -_ Photo mode (11_1)-_ Video mode (_).

• Each time the operation mode changes, the
respective mode indicator lights.

• Touching the Play (/i;i/) tab in the video or photo

Play tab

record mode switches the operation mode to the
video or photo playback mode.

Videomode _ Recordsvideos
Photo mode _ Recordsphotos

• When youturn on thecamcorder forthe firsttime,the videomode starts up by default,
You carl selectthe Booting mode by setting"Booting Mode" to "Photo Mode" or "Previous

Mode," Thechangetakes effectthe nexttime you turn the camcorder on, _page 95

USING THE D_SPLAY {ID#CHECK} BUTTON

Switching the information DISP_Y mode

You can switch the on-screen 'nformatior ulsplay qloue.

Press the display (Inl/_CmECK) button.

• The full and minimum display moues wl alternate

°Mode

<Full display moqe>

indicators

Mode
button

<Minimum display mode>

Warning indicators and messages may appear depending orsthe recording conditions.

Display (Ir-IUiCHECK) button does not work in the menu or quick menu screen. 31

Checking the _emaining battery and _eco_ding capacity

• When the power is off, press and hold the display (Irml/_OHEOK)
button.

• When the power is on, press and hold the display (DI/_CHECK)
button for about 3 second.

• The remaining battery time and the available recording time
appear for about 10 seconds according to the storage and quality
setting values.

o Battery information b available only when the battery pack b inserted in your camcorder,

Ifyou are using the AC Power adaptor to power the camcorder, and you do not have the battery

inserted, the "No Battery" message appears.

USING THE TOUCH PANEL

The touch panel allows you to enjoy playback and recording with a simple touch of your finger.
Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD screen to support it.
Then, touch the items displayed on the screen.

Do not place a protective film on the LCD screen,
Ifa film is applied for a long while, strong cohesion on the surface of the screen may cause a

malfunction of the touch panel.

Be careful not to accidentally press the buttons near the LCD panel while using the touch panel,

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Ifa film is attached for a long time, strong adhesion between the film and the surface of the screen

may cause a malfunction of the touch panel,

frst trne settinqs

SETTIIIHGTIIHE TillME ZOH E AHIII)III)ATIE_]ME IIF01113TIIHE III:IIIIIF/STTillME

Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on this camcorder for the first time,

1o Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.

• Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the

LCD screen.

• The Time Zone ("Home") screen appears centered on Lisbon,

London (Greenwich Mean Time 00.00).

You can also set your current time zone from the "Settings"

menu. _page 93

2o Select your localarea on the map by touching the left ([_1) or right

([_E})tab on the LCD screen, and then press the ([oq) tab.

The "Date/Time Set" screen appears.

3o Touch the date and time information, and change the setting

values by using the up (_) or down (_) tabs.

4o Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then touch the (/_) tab.

• The message "Date/Time Set" appears.

Ifyou finish the setting with (_ 1)tab without touching the
(_) tab, the camcorder does not apply the date/time values

you selected and the <Time zone> screen appears again the

next time you start the camcorder.

o You carl set theyear up to 2039.

Set "Date/Time Display" to "On." _page 91
Activatingthe (Q) iconmoves thetime ahead by 1hour.

• Your camcorder includes a built-in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time
settings even after you turn the camcorder's power off.

• Ifthe rechargeable battery discharges completely, the current date/time values are reset
to the default values. If this occurs, you need to recharge the built-in rechargeable battery

(see below), and then re-set the date and time.
Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If you find the decreased

usage time between charges becomes significant, ask your local Samsung retailer.

EEl EZ3 0£]

The built-in battery is always recharged when you connect your camcorder to AC power
or attach the battery pack.

Ifyou do not connect the camcorder to AC power or attach the battery pack for two

weeks, the built-in battery fully discharges. If this occurs, charge the built-in battery by
connecting the camcorder to the AC adaptor for 24 hours.

frst trne se inqs

SELECTING A LANGUAGE

You can select the language the camcorder uses for menus and messages. The camcorder retains the

i o Touch Menu (@)--,Setting (@)tab.
2o Touch up (_)/down (_) tab until "Language" appears.
3o Touch "Language," and then touch the desired OSD language.
4o Touch the Exit (0) or Return (F_})tab to complete the setting.

• The camcorder displays the menus and messages inthe
language you selected.

"English" -, "o_q" -* "Fran(_ais" -, "Deutsch" -* "ltaliano" -,

"Espafiol" -* "Portugu_s" -* "Nederlands" -, "Svenska" -* "Suomi" -,
"Norsk" -, "Dansk" -, "Polski" -, "Cegtina" -, "Slovensky" -,
"Magyar" -, "R0m_n_" -, "B]_.nrapcKH" -" "EAAqvIKo" -_ "Srpski" -*
"Hrvatski" -* "YKpai'HcbKa"-* "PyccK_ff' -' "_." -' "R_n '' -_

'"[_," -* "TQrkge" -_ " _i_!" -, " _>@" -, "37,77_"

,, "Language" options may be changed without prior notbe.
,, The camcorder retains the language you selected even without the battery pack or AC power

adaptor.

,, The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected.

turn it off.

INSERTINGAND REMOVINGA MEMORYCARD (NOTSUPPLIED}

To insert a memory card

io Open the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover
switch towards _).

2o

Insert the memory card into the card slot

until it softly clicks.

• Make sure that SD/SDHC Card logo is
facing up and the camcorder is placed
as shown in the figure.

To eiect a memory card

i o Open the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover
switch towards _).

2o Gently push the memory card to eject it.
3o Close the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover
switch towards @).

3o Close the battery/memory card cover by

sliding the battery/memory card cover
switch in the direction of _).

• To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the power (_)) button for one second

before inserting or ejecting the memory card.

• Do not format the memory card on a PC.

• Do not remove the power supply (battery pack or AC adaptor) during operations such as recording,

playback, formatting, deleting, and editing. Doing so may damage the storage media or data.

• Do not eject a memory card when it is in operation. Doing so may damage the memory card or

data.

Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out.

Your camcorder supports only SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards.

Card compatibility with the camcorder may vary depending on the manufacturer and the type of
memory card.

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SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD

Compatible memory cards

• You can use SD (Secure Digital) and
SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards

with this camcorder.
We recommend you use an SDHC (Secure

Digital High Capacity) card.
The camcorder supports SD cards up
to 2GB. We cannot guarentee normal
operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB.

• MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus
are not supported.

• Compatible memory card capacity:
SD 1 - 2GB, SDHC 4 - 32GB

• Use compatible memory card brands.
Others are not guaranteed to work. A list
of compatible brands is below:

SDHC/SD cards: Panasonic, Sandisk,
TOSHIBA

• To record videos, use a memory card that
supports faster write speeds (above SDHC
Class 6 card).

• SD/SDHC memory cards have a mechanical
write-protection switch. Setting the switch
prevents accidental erasure of files recorded
on the card. To enable writing, move the
switch up in the direction of the terminals.To
set write protection, move the switch down.

SDHC(Sec_eD!_a HghCapacy)cards

• SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)
memory card

An SDHC card is a higher version

(Ver.2.00) of the SD card and supports
capacities above 2GB.

SDHC cards cannot be used with
current SD enabled host devices.

Commoncautionsfor memorycards

• Damaged data may not be recovered.

We recommend 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 an operation such

as formatting, deleting, recording, and

playback may cause data loss.

• After you modify the name of a file or folder

stored in the memory card using your PC,
your camcorder may not recognise the

modified file.

Handling a memory card

• We recommend you turn the cameorder

off before inserting or removing the

memory card to avoid data loss.

• We can not guaranteed that you can use
memory cards formatted by other devices.

When you format a card, be sure to format
the memory card using this camcorder.

• You must format newly-purchased
memory cards, memory cards with data

that your camcorder cannot recognise,
and cards with data saved by other
devices. Note that formatting erases aii
data on the memory card.

• Ifyoucannotuseamemorycardthathas
beenusedwithanotherdevice,formatit

withyourcamcorder.Notethatformatting
erasesallinformationonthememorycard.

• Amemorycardhasacertainlifespan.

Ifthecardcannotrecordnewdata,you

mustpurchaseanewmemorycard.

• Donotbend,drop,orsubjectthecardto
strongimpacts.

Donotplaceforeignsubstancesonthe
memorycardterminals.Useasoftdry
clothtocleantheterminalsifrequired.

• Donotpasteanythingotherthanthelabel
providedwiththecardonlabelpasting

areaofthecard.

• Becarefultokeepthememorycardoutof
thereachofchildren,whomightswallow

it.

Notes on use

• Samsung is not responsible for data loss
due to misuse.

• We recommend using a memory card
case to avoid data loss that can be caused

by moving the card or by static electricity.

• After a period of use, the memory card
may get warm. This is normal and is not a

malfunction.

Thedata storagespeed may differ,depending
onthe manufacturerand production system.

• SLC (singb bvel cell) system: fasterwrite

speed enabbd.

• MLC(mukilevelcell)system: orly lower write
speed is supported.

For best results, we recommend using

a memory card that supports a faster
write speed.

Using a lower write speed memory

card for recording video may cause
difficulties when storing.

You may even lose your video data
during the recording.

In an attempt to preserve every bit of

the recorded video, the camcorder
forcibly stores the movie on the memory

card, and then displays a warning:

"Low speed card. Please record at
lower resolution."

Ifyou are unavoidably using a low

speed memory card, the resolution and
quality of the recording may be lower

than the value you set. _pages 61-62
The higher the resolution and quality,

the more memory the camcorder uses.

for video

Quality 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB

Super Fine 5min 10min 20min 40min

Fine 7min 14rain 28rain 56min

Super Fine 7min 14min 28min 56min

Fine 10min 20min 40min 80min

Super Fine 7min 14min 28min 56min

Fine 10min 20min 40min 80min
Fine 12min 23min 45min 90min

Super Fine 10min 20min 40min 80min

Fine 13min 26min 52min 104min

Super Fine 15min 29min 57min 114min

Fine 19min 37min 73min 146min

Super Fine 19min 37min 73min 146min

Fine 24min 47min 93min 186min

Super Fine 26min 52min 103min 206min

Fine 33min 65rain 129rain 258min

Storage media (Capacity)

(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)

16GB 32GB

80min 160min

112min 224min
112min 224min
160min 320min

112min 224min
160min 320min
180min 360min
160min 320min

208min 416min
228rain 456rain
292rain 584rain

292rain 584rain
372min 744min
412min 824min

516min 1032min

Number of photos camcorder can record

Quality

Super Fine

Fine

Nomal

Super Fine

Fine

Nomal

Super Fine

Fine

Nomal

SuperFine

Fine

Nomal

SuperFine

Fine

Nomal

((50} Fine

SuperF,ne

Nomal

1GB 2GB 4GB ' 8GB 16GB 32GB

169 338 676 1352 2704 5408

253 506 1012 2024 4048 8096
380 759 1518 3036 6072 9999

227 454 908 1816 3632 7264
339 677 1353 2706 5412 9999

510 1020 2040 4080 8160 9999
324 648 1296 2592 5184 9999
486 972 1944 3888 7776 9999
724 1447 2894 5788 9999 9999

404 808 1816 3232 8464 9999
599 1197 2393 4786 9572 9999
889 1778 3556 7112 9999 9999
973 1945 3889 7778 9999 9999

1460 2920 5840 9999 9999 9999
2166 4332 8664 9999 9999 9999

6281 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999
8973 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999
9999 9999 9999 9999 9999 9999

• Actual recording times may differ depending on the recording corlditions and the subject.

• The higher the quality and reselution, the more memory the camcorder uses,

• Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time, but the image quality may suffer.

• The bit rate automatically adjusts to the image being filmed, Accordingly, recording time may vary,

• When a video file exceeds 3.8 GB, the next video file is created automatically,
I-o check the remaining memory capacity, use display(ll-ll)/iCHECK button, _-.page 31
The maximum number of recordable photos and videos is 9,999,
The items above marked with * represents the default setting value.

Storage media (Capacity)

(Unit: Approximate number of images)

USING THE HAND STRAP

Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to
prevent the camcorder from being dropped.

ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

Thewide LCD screen onyourcamcorder offershighquality imageviewing.

i o Open the LCD screen with your finger.

• The screen opens up to 90 °.

2o Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.

• You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and
up to 90 ° backward.

To view recordings more conveniently, rotate the

screen 180 °towards the lens, and then fold it back

to the body,

Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder.

, Clean fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.

- Whenyou rotalethe LCDscreen 180° toward the lens, thescreen displays the lefl and the dght
sides of the subject reversed, as ifyou are looking at them in a mirror. This is not a problem and
does not affect the image the camera records.

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BASIC CAMCORDER POSmON NG

Use both hands while taking a vide() or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking.
Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting.

Adiusting the shooting angle

Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

1o Hold the camcorder with both your hands.

2o Put your hand through the hand strap.

3o Make sure your footing is stable and there is

no danger of colliding with another person or
object.

4o Aim and focus as shown in the illustration.

The camcorder's lens angle is approximately 25° higher than the rest of the camcorder body. Make

sure you angle the camcorder accordingly for proper shooting.

,, We recommend that you keep the sun behind you while shooting.
,, To avoid underexposing a backlit subject when taking a photo, please use the flash.

RECORDING V_DEOS

Thiscamcorder supports both High Definition(HD)and Standard Definition(SD)imageresolutions.
Set the resolutionyouwant beforerecording. _page 61

PRECHECK!

• Open the LCD screento turn onthe camcorder.

• Your camcorder turns on automaticallywhen you open the LCDscreen.

• Select the Video (,_) mode bypressingthe MODE button. _page 49
i o Select a subject to record.

• Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording.
Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the
subject. _page 48

2o Press the Recording start/stop button.

• The recording (o) indicator appears, and recording starts.

3o To stop recording, )ress the Recording start/stop button again.
4o The Quick View icon appears on the screen.

Touch the Quick View ((_) icon to view the most recently
recorded video.

• After the Quick View is completed, your camcorder returns to

the standby mode.

• This camcorder features two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of
the camcorder, the other is on the LCD screen. Select the one that works best for you.

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,, If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited.
,, Samsung is not responsible f_)rany damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback

operation because of memory card error.

,, Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.

,, Videos are compressed in the H.264 (MPEG--4.AVC) format.

• Eject the battery pack when you haw_ finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power
consumption.

• For the on screen information display, see pages 20--23.

• For approximate recording time, see page 38.

• Sound is recorded from the internal steree microphone below the lens. Make sure that the
microphone is not blocked.

- Before recording an irrlportant video, make sure to test the recording function to see if there are
any problems with the audio and video recording.

- You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu options. Adjusting the LCD screen
does not affect the irrlage being recorded. ",page 94.

- For the functiorls available durirlg recordirlg, see "Recording menu items" '- pages 55--85

- Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while it is accessing the storage media.

Doing so may damage the storage media or the data in the storage media.

- Ifthe power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording, the camcorder
switches to the data recovery mode. While the camcorder is recovering data, no other function is

enabled. After data recovery, the camcorder switches to the STBY mode. When available recording
time is short, data recovery might fail.

- The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not afflict the image the camcorder is
recording.

. In the Video/Photo Recording mode, you can set the Quick View menu option. The Quick View

icon appears when you have set the Quick View menu option to On.

,, If you record videos continuously with 1080/60p, data loss may occur for several seconds between

the 1st recorded file and the 2rid recorded file.

CAP""I""URIIII/GPHOTOS 11111VIDEO RECORD MODE (SI"ILL SHOI"")

Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording, even in STBY mode.
PREOHECK!

Selectthe Video(_) modeby pressingthe MODE button. ",page 49
You can record photos while recording videos.

1o Press the Recording start/stop button.

• The recording (®) indicator appears, and recording starts.

2o While recording the video, frame the scene you want to

photograph, and then press the PHOTO button.

• When the (_;_;_) indicator disappears, the camcorder has
recorded the photo image without a shutter sound.

• Video keeps recording, even while you take photos.

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

<Dual recording during video

recording>

You can also record photos in STBY mode.
'1o Press the PHOTO button in STBY mode.

• The (_s_) indicator appears, and the camcorder makes the
shutter sound and records the photo.

• You cannot capture photos in the following conditions:
When recording a video in the slow motion record mode.
When recording a time lapse video.
When you record in 1080/60p, 720 _-480/30p

• You cannot use the flash during dual recording.

• The reselution of the captured photos varies according to the

resolutien of the recorded videos:

Movie images recorded in HD resolution (1080/60p, 1080/60i,
1080/30p): 1920xl 080 photo resolution.
Movie images recorded in HD resolution (720/60p, 720/30p,
720+480/30p): 1280x720 photo resolution.
Movie images recorded in SD quality (480/60p): 896x504 photo

resolution.
Movie images recorded in the Web&Mobile: 640x480 photo

resolution.

<Dual recording in STBY mode>

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RECORDING PHOTOS

You can take photos and store them in an SD/SDHC memory card. Set the resolution and quality you want

befere recording. "-,pages 61 ~62
PRECHECK!

• Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.

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

• Select the Photo (_) mode by pressing the MODE button. '-,page 49

io Select a subject to record.

• Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording.
Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the

subject. _page 48

2o Frame the subject in the LCD screen, and half-press the PHOTO

button.

• Your camcorder adjusts to the ideal aperture and focus

automatically (if "Aperture" and "Focus" are set to "Auto"

_pages 65, 70)

When the subject is in focus, (_) indicator appears green. If it
appears red, readjust the focus.

3o Fully press the PHOTO button.

• The shutter sounds (when "Shutter Sound: On" is set).

• To take additional pictures, wait until the camera has saved

the current photo completely on the storage media.

• Ifyou have set the Quick View function to a desired time, the

camcorder displays the recorded photo image for that time as
soon as you finish taking the photo. _page 85

" Recordable number of photos varies deperlding orl the photo size arld quality. _page38

• The camcorder does not record audio when you take photos.

• Iffocusing is difficult, use the manual focus function. '-.page 70

- Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage
the storage media or data.

- For on-screen display information, see pages 20~23.

- Adjust the brightness or contrast of the LCD screen using the menu. Adjusting the brightness or
contrast does not affect the recorded image. "-,page 94

,, Photo files conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard, established by JEFfA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association.)

,, Use the buik--in flash in low lighting conditions.

IlltlEOOIIltlII}IIINGWIIITIHEASE IIFOIIltIIF_III_GIIINNEIIltS(SMAIII_@""III_AUTO MOIII}E_

When you use the SMART AUTO function, the camera detects the kind of scene you want to record, and

then adjusts most of its settings automatically. This function frees you from making detailed adjustments,
PREOHECK!

Select the Video (,_) or Photo (_) mode by pressing the MODE bu_ton. ".'page 4{)

io Press the SMART AUTO button.

• (_) indicator is displayed. (When you activate the SMART
AUTO mode, the Anti-shake ( _ ) indicator also appears.)

2o Adjust the subject on the LCD screen.

• The camcorder automatically detects a scene (Landscape,
Sunset, etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly.

• The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen.

Menu Functions

i}_ Portrait shot
"_ Outdoor portrait shot at night
'_}} Night landscape shot
_0 Backlight landscape shot without people
",_ Portrait shot under backlight

,/\_ Outdoor landscape shot
_ CIoee-up shot
_ Sunset shot
_ Under strong light shot, such as theatrical performances

Very bright background shot

,_j_ CIoee-up character shot
_s CIoee-up shot of a subject with various colors
[] Character shot

Dawn shot
Taking pictures under the condition that the

_'_ subject moves much

After fixing to a fixture like tripod, proceed with the

_ shot under the condition that the subject does not

move for a while

,/_ Nature shot such as forest and leaves
/_ Blue sky shot

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_pages 41,44

To record videos, press the Recording start/stop button.
To record photos, press the PHOTO button.

4o To cancel SMART AUTO mode, press the SMART AUTO button

again.

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IntheSMARTAUTOmode,yourcamcorderdetectsthesubjectandselectsanappropriatescene
modeautomatically.

• Asceneiconappearsaccordingtothescenethecamcorderdetects.

• Ifthecamcorderdoesnotdetecteascene,the(_!)indicatorappears,

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,, The SMART AUTO mode automatically sets the following record functions: "iSCENE," "White

Balance," "Aperture," "Shutter," "EV," "3D-NR," "Super C.Nite," "Back Light," "Focus," "Face
Detection," "Anti-Shake (HDIS)," "Digital Effect," "Fader," "Tele Macro," "Digital Zoom,"

"ISO," "Dynamic Range," "Flash," "Magic Touch," "Metering," "Cont. Shot," "Bracket Shot,"
etc. Cancel the SMART AU[O function if you want to add effects or settings to the images.

• Buttons unavailable during SMART AUTO operation:

Menu (_.,E.u)tab / Q.MENU button / etc. The camcorder adjusts most settings automatically in SMART
AUTO mode. To set or adjust functions on your own, release the SMART AUTO mode first.

,, The camcorder may not detect the Portrait mode when recording a face, depending on the position

of the face or the brightness of the scene.

CAPTURING PHOTOS WH LE PLAYING BACK V DEOS

You cancapture photosduring video playback.

PRECHECK!
Touchthe Play(_) tabon the LCDscreento select the Playback mode. '-,page 49

io Recorded videos appear in a thumbnail index view.

• Touch the up (_)/down (_) tab to move to the previous/next

page.

2o Touch the video clip you want.

• The camcorder plays the video you selected.

3o Aim the camcorder at the scene you want to photograph, and

then press the PHOTO button halfway.

• The video playback pauses.

4o Press the PHOTO button fully down.

• The camcorder captures a still image and records it in JPEG
format.

5o When the photo is recorded on the storage media, touch the

Return (1_) tab to view the thumbnail index. Touch the Photo

(_) tab to view the recorded photo images. _page 49

,, The resdution of the captured photos varies according to the

resdution of the recorded videos:

Movie images recorded in HD resolution (1080/60p, 1080/60i,
1080/30p): 1920xl 080
Movie images recorded in HD resolution (720/60p, 720/30p):

1280x720
Movie images recorded in SD qualky (480/60p): 896x504

Movie images recorded in the Web&Mobile: 640x480

You can capture photos continuallyduringvideo playback.

i o Select the desired options including the maximum number of images you want to record

continuously using the "Cont° Capture" menu. _page 90

2, Touch video clip you want to play.
3o Press and hold the PHOTO button to capture still images continually.

The number of captured images variesdepending on how long you press the PHOTO button,

The camcorder captures photos continuously up to the memory's storage capacity.

• The interval between each continuously captured image varies according to the
continuous capture option. _page 90

This camcorder features 12x intelli - zoom in the Video (4t') mode and 8x optical zoom in the Photo (1_1)
mode to make distant subjects appear closer.

To zoom in

Press the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever
towards T (telephoto).

• The distant subject is gradually magnified.

To zoom out

Press the W (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever
towards W (wide-angle).

, The subject moves further away.

The zoom speed of this camcorder is not variable. Use the zoom lever for high speed zoom and zoom

button on the LCD panel for low speed zoom.

,, Using the optical zoom does not degrade the image quality and clarity.

• Use the digital zoom when you want to zoom more than the optical or intelli zoom range. '-'page 80

• Automatic focusing may become unstable when you record using a fast zoom or when you zoom
into a subject that is too far away. If this occurs, use the manual focus function. '.-,page 69

• The minimum distance you cars have between the camcorder and subject while maintairsirsg sharp
focus is about 10cm (about 3.9 inches)Ior wide angle and about 1m (about 39.37 inches) for
telephoto. Ifyou want to shoot a subject close up at a wide angle, use the Tele Macro function.

"_page 79

,, When using the zoom function and holding the camcorder in your hands, use "Anti-Shake (HDISy

for stable recording. ',-,page 76

,, Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.

w : Wide angle T : Telephoto

CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE

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You can switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the
Play ( ) tab on the LCD screen. The most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail

view.
The camcorder selects the thumbnail display options depending on the standby mode that was

last used. However, you can choose the video (HD or SD) or photo thumbnail view display options
by touching the HD (_--_HD),SD (_sD), or photo (_) tab on the LCD screen.

To switch back into the record mode from the thumbnail display mode, touch the video ([_)/
photo ([_) tab on the LCD screen.
In the video or photo thumbnail display mode, you can directly enter the video or photo record
mode by pressing the Recording start/stop or PHOTO button.

Understanding how to change the operation modes
You can change the operation modes easily by touching the LCD screen or using the buttons as
shown in the following figures:

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o You can choose the thumbnail display options: 3x2 (==_====),or Date (_).
o You can switch the thumbnail display options between 3x2 and 4x3 by moving the Zoom 0N/]} lever.

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PLAYING BACK V DEOS

You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail index view. Find the video you want quickly, and playback

directly.
PRECHECK!

Touch the Play ([...}) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode. '-,page 50

io Touch "HD" or "SD°"

• Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality
appear on the screen.

• To change the current thumbnail view, select the (_), or (@)
tab on the screen.

• Ifyou select the thumbnail display by date (_), you can sort
videos by specific date. _page 49
To change the current thumbnail page, touch the up (_) or
down (_) tab.

2o Touch the video clip you want to view.

• The camcorder plays the video and playback control tabs
appear briefly. They reappear whenyou touch anywhere on the

screen.

• You can set playback settings using the "PLay Option" menu.

_page 86

• To stop playback and return to the thumbnails, touch the

Return (_) tab.

Drag your finger from left to right to select the previous video on the
LCD screen. Reverse to select the next video.

• The camcorder may take some time to start playback, depending on the size and quality of the

selected video.

• When you close the LCD screen during playback, the buik-in speaker automatically turns off.

- The camcorder may not play the following video files:

A video recorded ors another device
A video whose file format is not supported ors the camcorder

• You cars use various play options during video playback. '-,page 86
,, You cars play the recorded videos ors a TV or PC. "_pages 121,127

,, If you touch the Menu (_) tab or Q.MENU button during a playback, play is paused and the menu

screen appears.

Various playback operations

Playback / Pause / Stop

Playback and Pause alternate when you touch the Playback (_) / Pause (_) tab during playback.
Touch the Return (_) tab to stop playback.

Search playback
During playback, each touch of the Reverse search (_) / Forward search (_) tab increases the play

speed:

RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 -* x4 -* x8 -* xl 6 -* x32 -* x2
FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 -* x4 -* x8 -* xl 6 -* x32 -* x2

Skip playback

Touch the Reverse skip (:_]) / Forward skip (:_J) tab during playback.

Touching the Forward skip (_) tab plays the next video.
Touching the Reverse skip (_) plays the beginning of the scene. If reverse skip (_) is touched

within 3 seconds from the start of the file, the previous video plays.

Slow playback
During a pause, touching the Forward slow (_}) tab reduces the playback speed:

Forward playback slow: xl/2 -* xl/4 -* xl/8 -* xl/16

Frame by frame playback

Frame-by-frame playback: When the file is paused, press the frame-by-frame (_/_) button to

play the scene forward/backward by each frame,
Magnifying the image size while playing back the videos:
When you play back videos recorded at "Slow Motion" or

"Resolution: Web & Mobile," you can adjust the image's viewing size
by using the zoom button or the zoom lever.

Touching the zoom button or pushing the zoom lever toward the T,
'telephoto', magnifies the image's viewing size.

The camcorder's built-in speaker plays the recorded sound.
You can adjust the sound volume level from "0~19." When the level is at "0,"

you cannot hear sound.
to Touch the Volume (_) tab on the LCD screen.

2o Touch (_+ I)/(/_)) tab to increase or decrease audio volume.

If you touch and hold the (1_ )/(1- ) tab, the sound level adjusts
continuously.

You can also control the vokJme levels by dragging your finger up or down on the LCD screen.

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V EW NG PHOTOS

You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions.

PRECHECK!
Touch the Play ([_,.]) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode. '-,page 49

1o Touch the Photo ([_) tab.

• The thumbnail view appears.

• To change the current thumbnail view, select (/=D_]),or (/_]) tab on
the screen.

• If you select the thumbnail display by date (/_0, you can sort
videos by specific date. _page 49

• To change the current thumbnail page, touch up (_) or down (_) tab.

• You carl sert the recorded flies by face by registering the faces to the
Smart Recognition ([_ ]) list.

2o Touch the photo you want to play back.

• The camcorder displays the photo in full screen and playback
control tabs appear briefly. They reappear when you touch

anywhere on the screen.

• Touch previous image (_)/next image (E_J) tab to view the

previous and next photo.

• Place and hold your finger on the previous image (l_)/next image

(_) tab to search for a desired photo quickly. When you lift off

your finger, the camcorder displays the photo you selected.

3o To return to the thumbnails, touch the Return (_) tab.

Using the touch panel by dragging:

You can also select the previous photo or the nexl photo by dragging
your finger on the LCD screen.

Dragging to the right: Shows the previous photo image.

-- Dragging to the left: Shows the next photo image.

,, Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the

recorded data.

,, Your camcorder may not play back the following photo files normally:

A photo recorded on another device.
A photo with a file format not supported by this camcorder (does not conform to DCF standards)

Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo.

V EW NG A SMDE SHOW

You can view a photo slide show.

PRECHECK!

• This function works in Photo (_) mode only.
° Touch the Play (_q}) tab on the LCD screen to select the Playback mode. '-,page 49

i o Touch the Photo (_,) tab.

, The thumbnail view appears.
o To change the current thumbnail page, touch up (_) or down

(Q) tab.

2o Touch the Menu (_) tab --_ "Slide Show Start"

, The ([_) indicator appears.The slide show starts from the current

selected photo.

, The camcerder plays back all photos continuously while applying

the slide show options ("Music," 'Interval," "Effect," "Play

Option") you have selected. See below.

, You can adjust the background music's volume level using the

Volume (/:,]) tab while playing back the slide show with music.

, To stop the slide show, touch the Return (_) tab.
, Every time you touch the LCD screen, the play related tabs appear

on the LCD screen.

To start the slide show during a playback of a single photo, touch the
slide show ({_2])tab on the LCD screen, or you carl touch the Menu (_)
tab -_ "Slide Show Start."

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U._ the Slide Show _ ' _"'

You can apply the options in the "Slide Show Option" menus below
to your slide shows:

Music : (built-in music plays) "Off," "Random," "1 .Mist," "2.Muse,"
"3. Fall," "4. Dawn," "5. Party," "6. Drops," "7.Trip."
Interval: "1 Sec," "3 Sec."

Effect: "Off," "Random," "Effect 1," "Effect 2," "Effect 3," "Effect 4."
Play Option: "Play All," "Repeat All," "Random."

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ZOOMING DURING PLAYBACK

You can magnify an image you've played back. Touch up (/-£ iydown (_)/Iefi (_)/dght ([2_) to select an

area of the magnified photo to view.

PRECHECK!

• ThisfuncSonworks only in the Photo playmode,
° Touch the Play(/;8) tab onthe LCD screento selectthe Playbackmode, _page 49

io Touch the Photo (_{) tab.

• The thumbnail view appears.
To change the current thumbnail page, touch up

(_) or down (_) tab.

2o Touch a desired photo to magnify.

• The selected photo is displayed on the full screen.

3o Adjust the magnification with the Zoom (W/T) button or Zoom

(W/T) lever.

• Magnification starts from the the center of the photo.

• While the playback zoom is in use, other images cannot be
selected.

4o

Touch the up (_)/down (F_;i)/left ( _ ])/right (_) tab to view the
area you want to see on the magnified photo.

5o

To cancel, touch the Return (_) tab.

HANDLING MENUS AND Q MENUS

Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed in this manual.
This chapter uses the "Shutter," and "Focus" functions of the video record mode as examples.

Using the MENU (@:_1)tab

1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.
o Jfyou find the LCD screen is already open and the power is turned off,

press the power ({ _' }) button to turn on the camcorder.

2° Sebct the Video (_t_) or Photo (l_J) mode by pressing the MODE button.

3. Touch the Menu (_) tab on the touch panel.
" The menu screen appears.
,, To change the current page, touch up (_)/down (5) tab.

4o Touch "Shutter."

• Some functions cannot be used at the same time. If there is a conflict,

a message appears telling you that the related Iunction will be changed
or disabled. [ouch "Yes," to change or disable the related function
setting, and then continue to set the function values.

5o Touch the desired option. Adjust the setting values accordingly.

,, To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ([zs_J)tab.

<This illustration is based
on the default setting value>

Using the Q.MENU button

1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.
,, If you find the LCD screen is already open and the power is turned off,

press the power ({ 0-}) button to turn ors the camcorder.

2. Select the Video (_) or Photo (_j) mode by pressing the MODE
button.

3. Press the Q.MENU button on your camcorder to see the
available menu options. The quick menu screen appears.

4o Touch "Focus."

5. Touch the desired option.
,, Adjust the setting values accordingly.
,, To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (_) tab.

,, Some menu items listed on the menu or Q.Menu carl not be used at the same time, or may be

grayed out.
,, For more informatiors, see the Troubbshooting pages, "134-_ 137/'
,, [o make the procedures described above easy to understand, all the menu setting examples ors

this page are based orsthe simplest setting methods.

Menu setting methods carl differ, depending ors the menu options you have chosen.

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Customizing the Q_MENU items

You can choose which menu items appear when you press the
QoMENU button on the LCD screen.

1o Press the Q.MENU button. The quick menu screen appears.
2o Touch the Edit (_) tab.
3o Touch the Q.MENU item you want to delete or replace with a

new one,

4o Touch the replace/add (_) or delete (s/s}) tab to make changes.

• Press the( ) tab to save changes.

• The Q,MENU screen is modified according to your changes.

o You cannot use the Q.MENU button in the SMART AUTO mode,

Fo use the Q.MENU function, disable the SMART AUTO function,

This function is not available while you are recording videos or

photos.

MENU TEMS

• The items available in each menu vary depending on the operating mode.

• For operation details, see the page number listed under Page in the table.

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Q_MENU _TEMS

Your camcorder provides quick menus that contain functions you frequently use. Pressing the Q.MENU

button lets you access the functions and start changing settings directly.

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Using the i-SCENE function, you carl select a setting that matches the scene you
are shooting (Sports, Portrait, etc.). Based on your selection, the camcorder sets

the appropriate shutter speed and aperture automatically for optimal recording.

PRECHECK!
SelecttheVideo(_) or Photo(1_) mode by pressingthe MODEbutton."*page 49

1o Touch the Menu (_-_l)tab --_iSCENE."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.

• To change the current page, touch up (_)/down (_) tab,

3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return (_) tab.

Functions Movie Photo

Jse for the regular recording conditions. The camcorder automatically adjusts ® ®
he shutter speed and the aperture values for optimum recording.

Jse to record in dark places or at night. However, an afterimage may appear with

moving subject. If you have difficulty with automatic focusing, adjust the focus ® ®

_anually.
:or recording rapidly moving subjects such as people engaged in sports. ® ®

:or recording portraits. Use this setting to capture natural skin tone. ® ®
:or recording subjects under strong light. For example, stage spotlights in theaters. ® ®
:or recording in a place with intense light refl ection, such as a beach or ski resort. ® ®

:or recording food images using high color saturation ® ®
:or recording subjects under low light conditions, such as candles at night time. ® ®

This function improves the subject's skin tone (for example, by removing facial
:lark spots) and gives a brighter color tone to the subject's face. X ®

:or recording moving subjects such as active children. The camcorder selects
he optimal recording settings automatically. X ®

:or recording landscapes and outdoor scenes. X ®
:or recording close-ups. X ®

:or recording close-ups of text. X ®
:or recording sunsets. X ®

:or recording at dawn. X ®
:or recording fireworks with the optimal recording settings selected automatically. X ®

Setting the/SCENE mode by dragging on the touch panel:
,, Touch and drag to the lelt or right side on the LCD screen. You can

switch the setting values for the SCENE mode by simply touching
the LCD screen.

Youcanselectthereselutionofthevideotoberecorded.

PRECI-IECK!
Select Video (_') or Photo (_) mode by pressing the MODE button. '-,page 49

io Touch the Menu (l_) tab -_"Resolution."

2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return ([_/) tab.

• 1080/60p (,_): Records in the HD (1920x1080/60p) format.
1080/60i (_): Records in the HD (1920x1080/60i) format.
1080/30p (_): Records in the HD (1920x1080/30p) format.
720+480/30p (_): Records both in the HD (1280x720/30p) and SD (720x480/30p) fermats.
720/60p (_0_): Records in the HD (1280x720/60p) format.
720/30p (_): Records in the HD (1280x720/30p) format.
480/60p (_;): Records in the SD (720x480/60p) format.
Web & Mobile (_): Records videos in the VGA (640x480/30p) resolution at Normal image quality.

This setting makes videos easier to upload to a web site without down-sizing via a compression
program. Also, this may be the best option for viewing on mobile devices.

12M (4000x3000)(_), 9M (3456x2592)(_), 6M (3328x1872)(_), 5M (2592x1944)(_),
2M (1920xl 080)(_), VGA (640x480)(_)

"60p" indicates the camcerder will record in progressive scan mode at 60 frames per second.

• "60i" indicates the camcorder wi, record in interlaced scan mode at 60 fields per second.

• "30p" indicates the camcerder will record in progressive scan mode at 30 frames per second.

• Recorded Iiles are encoded with Variable BitRate (VBR). VBR is an encoding system that
automatically adjusts the bitraIe according to the recording irrlage.
The available video recording time diff_rs according to the video resolution you select.
The camcorder takes photos at 10 mega pixels. When you set the resolution to 12M, the
camcorder up--scales the photos you take to 12 mega pixels.

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Youcanselectthequalityofthevideotoberecorded.

PREOHECK!
Select Video (_) or Photo (_11) mode by pressing the MODE button. '-*page 49

1o Touch the Menu (_) tab -_ "Quality."
2o Touch a desired submenu item. _ _ _

3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return (_) tab.

• Super Fine (_!_): Recordsvideo in super fine imagequality.

• Fine(1_): Recordsvideoin fine imagequality.

• Super Fine (_(:._):Records photos in super fine k_age qualky.

• Fine (_): Records photos in fine k_lage quality.
, Normal (_): Records photos in normal image quality.

Slow Motion

You can record videos in slow motion. "Slow Motion" is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in

flight.
PREOHECK!

Select the Video (_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 49

1o Touch the Menu (_i) tab -*"Slow Motion."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.

3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return ([_ })tab.

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• Off : Disables the function.

• [SD]240frame/sec (_) : Records 240 frames per second in
"432 x 324" resolution.

• [SD]420frame/sec (_) : Records 420 frames per second in
"400 x 224" resolution.

[SD]720frame/sec (_) : Records 720 frames per second in
"208 x 116" resolution.

UnderstandingSlowMotion
ex)Thenumberofframesthecamcorderusestorecordvideoinonesecond:

WhenSlowMotionissettoOff:60framespersecond

When the Slow Motion function is set to [SD] 240frame/sec: 240 frames per second

• When recordirlg in slow motion, the camcorder stops recording after 10seconds. Howew_r, when
you play back the same recording, it plays back for the fellowing times:

240 Frame/Sec: 40 seconds
420 Frame/Sec: 70 seconds

720 Frame/Sec: 120 seconds

• Recording continues for 10 seconds even if you press the Recording start/stop button to stop it.

• The camcorder does not record audio while recording in slow motion.

• Ifyou have the camcorder connected to a FVwhile it is recording in slow motion, it does not display
the images it is recording on the TV screen.
You cannot capture photos in slow motion.
The Q.MENU function is not available while the camcorder is recording slow motion videos.
The image quality of "Slow Motion" recordings is not as good as that of normal recording.

This function lets you create a sharper or softer image by processing the image after you've recorded ttTe photo.

PRECNECK!
Select the Photo (1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 49

io Touch the Menu (_i) tab -*"Sharpness."

2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (E_d)tab.

Soft (1_1):Smooths the edges of photo images. Makes edges and images appear softer.

Normal (r&q):The photo images appear with sharp edges and are suitable for printing.

• Sharp (1_1):Sharpens the edges in photo images further.

White Balance

Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you
are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.), Based on your selection, the eameorder automatically adjusts the

color of the subject so the colors in your recording or photo look natural,
PREOHECK!

Select Video (_) or Photo ( _ )mode by pressing the MODE bu_ton. _page 4{)

1o Touch the Menu (_) tab -*"White Balance."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.

3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ( ) tab.

- Auto: Sets the whRe balance automatically in response to the available light.

- Daylight (©): For recording outdoors in char, natural light.

- Cloudy (c%'>): For recording in the shade or cloudy weather.

• Fluorescent ( {q ): For recording under white fluorescent lights.
Tungsten (@): For recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights.

• Custom WB (_c_): Lets you set the white balance manually to match the light source or situatbn.

To set the white balance manually

Touch the Menu (_F_u})tab -*"White Balance" -_"Custom WB."

The "_) Set White Balance'indicator appears.

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Fill the screen with a white object, and touch OK (_) tab.

• The camcorder stores the white balance setting.

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To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return (_) tab.

• The camcorder applies the stored white balance the next time
you record.

Understanding White Balance:
The Whke balance (WB) process removes unrealistic color casts, so that whke

objects appear white in your photos and all other colors look nalural. Proper

whke balance has to take into account the "color temperature" of a light

source, which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light.

o When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white, otherwise,

your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value.

o The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again.
o During normal outdoor recording, setting White Balance to "Auto" may provide

better results.

o Cancel the digital zoom function for a clear and precise white balance setting.
o Reset the white balance if light conditions change.

ISO sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the camcorder reacts to a light source, If _ouleave the aperture
(lens opening) setting unchanged, the higher the ISO sensitivity, the brighter your images will be,

PRECHECK!

• This function works in Photo (I_ ) mode only.

• Select the Photo ( _ ) mode by pressing the MODE button, ,-,page 49

1o Touch the Menu (!MFgO))tab _"ISO."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.

3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit _) or Return ( ) tab.

• Auto: Automatically sets the ISO to compensate for various lighting conditions (ISO 3200).

• 80 (_): For bright lighting conditions.

• 100 (_): For most situations except when lighting is poor or when higher shutter speeds are required.

• 200 (L_°t): For taking photos of moving subjects. The recorded image might be noisy at the minimum level.

• 400 (_i)/800 (_})/1600 (_)/3200 (a_): The image may be grainy. These settings help brighten a subject in dark
surroundings.

Higher ISO sensitivity might produce grainy (noisy) effects in photo images,

The camcorder adjusts the aperture (lens opening) automatically depending on the subject and recording
conditions, You can also manually adjust the aperture,

PRECHECK!
Select the Video (_) or Photo (I_ ) mode by pressing the MODE button. _-page 49

1o Touch the Menu (_l) tab ---"Aperture" _"Manual."
2o Touch the decrease ( - })or increase (io_) tab to adjust the aperture.

. Aperture value can be set between "3.5" and "t 6" (f3.5 to f16).

3o To exit the menu, touch Exit (D) or Return (_) tab.

,, Auto: Sets the aperture value automaIically.
,, Manual (_][_=_): Lets you set the aperture value manually.

Understanding Aperture

You can adjust the aperture value to control the amount of light reaching the image
sensor. The smaller the aperture value, the greater the amount of light.

The aperture value needs to be adjusted in the following cases:

• When shooting against the light or when the background is too bright.

• When shooting in a reflective natural environment such as at the beach or when skiing.

• When the background is overly dark (for example, night scenery).

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Thecamcorderautomaticallysetstheshutterspeeddependingonascene'sbrightness,Youcarlalse
manuallyadjusttheshutterspeed,

PRECHECK!
Select the Video (_) or Photo ( I_ ) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 49

io Touch the Menu (_) tab -*"Shutter."

2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (l,q) tab.

* Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value.
o Manual (z_ 1/XX): Touch decrease ( - ) or increase ( o_L.)tab to adjust the setting values.

You can choose from the following values:

- Video Record mode: 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, or
1 /10000.

Photo Record mode: 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, or 1/1000.

Using the EVfunction, you carl manually adjust video and photo image bdghtrless.
PRECHECK!

Select Video (4_) or Photo (1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 49

io Touch the Menu (IM_U!)tab -*"EV."

2o Touch the decrease (':::i:)or increase _o*-i)tab to adjust the setting

values. You can choose from:

• EV values (sa):-2.0EV, -1.6EV, -1.3EV, -1.0EV, -0.6EV, -0.3EV,
0EV, +0.3EV, +0.6EV, +1.0EV, +1.3EV, +1.6EV, +2.0EV

3o To exit the menu, touch Exit (D) or Return (_) tab.

Understanding EV(Exposure Value)
Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the

photographic medium (Image sensor) during the process of taking
photos or videos. The higher the number, the greater the exposure.

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