Samsung SC-MX20, SC-MX20C, SC-MX20CH, sc-mx20r, SC-MX20ER User Manual

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Memory Camcorder

user manual

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SC-MX20 SC-MX20B SC-MX20H SC-MX20L SC-MX20R SC-MX20C SC-MX20CH SC-MX20E SC-MX20EL SC-MX20ER

key features of your memory camcorder

High-resolution Colour Widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD)

Samsung memory camcorder adopts 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD of 112k pixels which allows bright and clear monitoring. In addition, reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting color and brightness to the screen lighting conditions allows better monitoring under the strong sunlight.

H.264 (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) Encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time with the same size storage.

Simple & Easy User Interface

Designed to provide optimized and easy use with ergonomic design including customizable button layout for recording/playback functions and frequently used functions. And, improved Graphics User Interface offers new and fresh look as well as easy operation.

High-capacity embedded Flash Memory (Built-in memory supported model only)

The camcorder has built-in high capacity ﬂash memory that allows you to record directly.

User-friendly Functions

User-friendly EASY Q optimizes your memory camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, which provides beginners with the best performance.

Twice the memory options (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only)

The memory camcorder’s external memory slot accepts both high capacity videos, quickly and easily using the memory type of your choice. In addition to this slot the memory camcorder has the built-in ﬂash memory.

High-resolution LCD Display through DNIe Engine

Samsung memory camcorder has features of 3DNR (3-dimensional noise reduction), high-sensitivity color expression (intelligent color expression), High performance Anti-Shake (Hyper DIS), and automatic face detection (Face Detection) etc.

Capture Visions farther than the eye can see (34x Optical/1200x Digital Zoom)

Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation provides clearer extreme digital zooming, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Various Recording Features

The memory camcorder supports Anti-Shake (HDIS), Digital Effect and a wide range of other functions that you can select according to the scene you are recording. ➥pages 52~67

SDHC and MMCplus

. Play and transfer

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Easy Upload to YouTube

You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4.

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Enjoying Various Playback Features

Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this memory camcorder since rewinding and fast forwarding is less time consuming. Various functions are available for enjoying many different types of playback. ➥pages 68~73

Play back on your PC

USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of movies to your computer. With the bundled software you can easily transfer and play back your own movies on your PC. ➥page 91

Swivel handle for free style shooting (max 180 degree rotate)

No need to stand up and crouch to shoot your videos. This memory camcorder from Samsung has a new swivel handgrip. You can adjust the swivel handle’s angle up to 180° to suit the recording situation.You can now shoot videos freely from high angles to low angles while standing.

Flexible 4:3 & 16:9 recording and viewing

By offering a choice of recording in two different aspect ratios - 4:3 and 16:9, SAMSUNG ensures the entire image is captured for playback on everything from older TVs to your newest, wide-format TV screen.

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safety warnings

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :

WARNING

CAUTION

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

Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.

Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage.

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

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

important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

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.

NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID

EREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

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important safety instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

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

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

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

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

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

16. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

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17. POWER SOURCES:

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUND CLAMP

ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to ﬁt, contact your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

20.

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING: CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA No.

70-1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See ﬁgure below.

21. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges.

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important safety instructions

22. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

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OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a ﬁre or electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use.

25. SERVICING: Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have

fallen into the CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or

water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally

by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.

e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct

change in performance, this indicates a need for service.

27.

REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock or other hazards.

28. SAFETY CHECK: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

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29. To prevent damage which may result in ﬁre or shock

hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used.

31. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762 5,987,417 6,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524 6,377,531 6,385,587 6,389,570 6,408,408 6,466,532 6,473,736 6,477,501 6,480,829 6,556,520 6,556,521 6,556,522 6,578,163 6,594,208 6,631,110 6,658,588 6,674,697 6,674,957 6,687,455 6,697,307 6,707,985 6,721,243 6,721,493 6,728,474 6,741,535 6,744,713 6,744,972 6,765,853 6,765,853 6,771,890 6,771,891 6,775,465 6,778,755 6,788,629 6,788,630 6,795,637 6,810,201 6,862,256 6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552

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

NOTE: Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY

AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864)

CALIFORNIA USA ONLY

This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA “ Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help and for additional suggestions. The user may ﬁnd the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful: “How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems.” This Booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Ofﬁce, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions; (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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precautions

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This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

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Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre or the like.

Warning!

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used.

BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER

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This memory camcorder is designed exclusively for high-capacity built-in ﬂash memory and external memory card.

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This memory camcorder records video in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format.

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Please be noted that this memory camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

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Before recording important video, make a trial recording.

- Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

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The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

- Samsung cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the memory camcorder or card. Also, Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

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

Caution

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Make a backup of important recorded data

- Protect your important recorded data by copying the ﬁles to a PC. It is recommended to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

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- Data recorded on the card in this memory camcorder using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain the permission beforehand.

precautions on use

IMPORTANT NOTE

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Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

- The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with excessive force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object.

- If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

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

- Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder.

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Liquid crystal display:

- The LCD screen is a product of high precision technology. Out of the total pixels (approx. 112,000 pixels of an LCD monitor ), 0.01% or less pixels may be out (black dots) or may remain lit as colored dots (red, blue, and green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording.

- The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas, or right after the power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the camcorder rises. Note that the foregoing phenomena have no effect on the image in a storage media, so there is no cause for concern.

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Hold the memory camcorder correctly:

- Do not hold the memory camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it: the LCD monitor could detach and the memory camcorder may fall.

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Do not subject the memory camcorder to impact:

- This memory camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall.

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

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No sand or dust!

- Fine sand or dust entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.

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No water or oil!

- Water or oil entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects.

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Heat on surface of product:

- The surface of the memory camcorder will be slightly warm when using, but this does not indicate a fault.

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Be careful of unusual ambient temperature:

Using the memory camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140°F (40°C) or lower than 32°F (0°C) may result in abnormal recording/playback.

- Do not leave the memory camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for

a long time: This could cause malfunctions.

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Do not point directly at the sun:

- If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the memory camcorder could malfunction or a ﬁre could occur.

- Do not leave the memory camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight:

This could cause malfunction.

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Do not use the memory camcorder near TV or radio:

- This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

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Do not use the memory camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

- If the memory camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio wave

tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound. At worst the memory camcorder could malfunction.

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Do not expose the memory camcorder to soot or steam:

- Thick soot or steam could damage the memory camcorder case or cause malfunctions.

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Do not use the memory camcorder near corrosive gas:

- If the memory camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel

engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulﬁde, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on.

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precautions on use

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Do not use the memory camcorder near ultrasonic humidiﬁer:

- Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to

the optical head of the memory camcorder, which could cause it to operate abnormally.

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Do not clean the memory camcorder body with benzene or thinner:

- The coating of exterior could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

- When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

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Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

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This User Manual covers models SC-MX20, SC-MX20B, SC-MX20H, SC-MX20L, SC-MX20R, SC-MX20C, SC-MX20CH, SC-MX20E, SC-MX20EL and SC-MX20ER.

The SC-MX20C, SC-MX20CH, and SC-MX20E, SC-MX20EL, SC-MX20ER have a 8GB, and 16GB built-in ﬂash memory respectively but also use memory cards. The SC-MX20, SC-MX20B, SC-MX20H, SC-MX20L, SC-MX20R does not have built-in ﬂash memory and uses memory cards exclusively. Although some features of SC-MX20, SC-MX20B, SC-MX20H, SC-MX20L, SC-MX20R and SC-MX20C, SC-MX20CH, SC-MX20E, SC-MX20EL, SC-MX20ER are different, they are both operated in the same way.

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Illustrations of SC-MX20C model are used in this user manual.

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The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.

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Designs and speciﬁcations of storage media and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK

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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.

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Windows® is a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries.

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Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Furthermore, “TM” and “R” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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INTRODUCTION TO

BASIC FEATURES

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

MEMORY CAMCORDER

PREPARATION

ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA

09 What's included with your memory camcorder

10 Front & left view 11 Side & bottom view

12 Using the accessories 14 Connecting a power source 22 Basic operation of your memory camcorder

23 LCD screen indicators 27 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 28 Using the LCD enhancer 29 Adjusting the LCD screen 29 Using the MENU button 30 Using the Control buttons 32 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 34 Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time & OSD Language

37 Selecting the storage media

(SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) 38 Inserting / ejecting the memory card 39 Selecting the suitable memory card 42 Recordable time and capacity

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RECORDING

44 Recording movie images 45 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) 46 Zooming In and out

PLAYBACK

RECORDING OPTIONS

47 Movie Images playback

50 Changing the menu settings

52 Menu items 53 Using the recording menu items 53 iSCENE 54 White Balance 55 Exposure 56 Shutter 57 Focus 59 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 60 Digital Effect 61 16:9 Wide 61 Resolution 62 Wind Cut 62 Voice Mute 63 Back Light 64 Interval REC 66 C.Nite 66 Fader 67 Guideline 67 Digital Zoom

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contents

PLAYBACK OPTIONS

SETTINGS OPTIONS

68 Menu items 69 Setting the play option 70 Deleting movie images 71 Protecting movie images 72 Copying movie images

(SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only) 73 File Information

74 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" 75 Menu items 76 Using the settings menu items 76 Storage 76 Storage Info 77 Format 77 File No. 78 Time Zone 80 Date/Time Set 80 Date Format 80 Time Format 80 Date/Time 81 LCD Brightness 81 LCD Color 81 Beep Sound 82 Auto Power Off 82 TV Display 82 Default Set 83 Version 83 Menu Color 83 Transparency 83 Language 83 Demo

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CONNECTING TO A PC

84 Transfering a Recorded File through a USB Conection 84 CyberLink MediaShow4 86 Installing the CyberLink MediaShow4 88 Connecting the USB cable 89 Viewing the contents of storage media 91

Transferring ﬁles from the memory camcorder to your PC 92

Uploading movie images in the memory camcorder to

YouTube

CONNECTING TO OTHER

DEVICES

MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

93 Connecting to a TV 94 Viewing on a TV screen 95

Recording (dubbing) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder

96 Maintenance 97 Additional information 99 Using your memory camcorder abroad

100 Troubleshooting

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introduction to basic features

This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder.

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See the reference pages for more information.

Step1: Preparation

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Connecting a power source

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Check out the storage media ➥page 37

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Setting the Date/Time and OSD Language ➥pages 34, 36

Step2: Recording

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Recording the movie images ➥page 44

Step3: Playing back

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Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views using

Control button. ➥page 47

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Viewing playback from your memory camcorder on your PC or TV

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This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder.

You Tube

Broadcast Yourself

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See the reference pages for more information.

Step4: Connecting to a PC

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You can playback and edit recorded movies by using the CyberLink MediaShow4 application provided with the product. Also, using the CyberLink MediaShow4 allows easy upload of recorded movies ﬁle to YouTube ( ).

Step5: Easy Upload to YouTube

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You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4. ➥page 92

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getting to know your memory camcorder

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER

Your new memory camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.

The exact shape of each item may vary by model.

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Battery pack

(IA-BP85ST)

AD43-00180A

Software CD

AD46-00192A

Pouch*

AD69-00932A

The contents can vary depending on the sales region.

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Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer and service center.

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The memory card is not included. See page 39 for compatible memory cards for your memory camcorder. You have to connect the AC power adaptor to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle.

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

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manual (PDF) on the provided CD. *(Option) : This is an optional accessory. To buy this one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer.

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AC power adaptor

(AA-E9 type)

AD44-00116B

User manual CD

AD46-00192B

Carrying Case*

AD69-00929A

Audio/Video Cable

AD39-00155A

Quick start guide

AD68-03076B

USB Cable

AD39-00153A

Cradle*

AD97-16073A

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FRONT & LEFT VIEW

OPEN

Lens open/close switch LCD screen

Internal microphone Built-in speaker

Lens button

MENU button EASY Q button

OK button LCD ENHANCER ( ) button

Control button ( ) Zoom lever (W/T)

Recording start/stop button

Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.

CAUTION

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getting to know your memory camcorder

REAR & BOTTOM VIEW

MODE indicator ( Record ( ) / Player ( ))

MODE button Swivel Hand-grip

AV cable jack (AV) Grip belt hook

USB jack ( ) DC IN jack (DC IN)

Jack cover

Charging indicator (CHG) Tripod receptacle

POWER switch Memory card / Battery slot cover

Recording start/stop button

Grip belt

Cradle receptacle (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/ MX20ER only)

1314

Usable Memory Cards

(16GB Max)

SDHC

MMCplus

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preparation

This section provides information that you should know before using this memory camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to setup the operation mode and initialize setup.

USING THE ACCESSORIES

Attaching a Grip Belt

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Insert your right hand from the bottom of memory camcorder up to the base of your thumb.

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Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button and the Zoom lever.

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Adjust the length of grip belt so that the memory camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb.

1. Detach the belt.

2. Adjust the length of grip belt.

3. Attach the belt.

Angle Adjustment

This memory camcorder has a new swivel handgrip. Its handle turns along with the shooting angle. You can now shoot videos freely from high angles to low angles while standing.

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Rotate the swivel hand-grip to the most convenient angle.

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You can rotate it downward upto 180 degrees.

Please be noticed that using excessive force to

CAUTION

insert your hand while the hand strap is adjusted too tight may damage the hand strap hook of the memory camcorder.

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Please be careful not to turn the swivel handle backward as it may cause damage.

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Using the Cradle

When recharging and connecting to external devices, use the cradle for better stability.

1. Put the memory camcorder onto the cradle, while making sure all terminals are well connected.

2. Connect the power supply or other external devices (such as TV, PC, etc.) to the cradle at your necessity.

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If you connect your memory camcorder to the provided cradle using more than one type of output cable, the order of output signal is as follows: USB cable  AV cable. Do not connect the connection cables to the memory camcorder and cradle at the same time, it may cause conﬂict and may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all the connected cables and try the connection again.

DC IN jack

USB jack

AV jack

Cradle

Receptacle

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CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE

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There are two types of power source that can be connected to your memory camcorder.

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Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.

- The battery pack: used for outdoor recording.

- The AC power adaptor : used for indoor recording and playing back. ➥page 21

Battery Pack installation / ejection

It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your memory camcorder.

Inserting the battery pack

1. Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the ﬁgure.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery slot until it softly clicks.

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Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up while the set is placed as shown in the ﬁgure.

3. Slide and close the battery slot cover.

Ejecting the battery pack

1. Slide and open the battery slot cover and push the battery lock.

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Gently push the battery lock in the direction as shown in the ﬁgure to eject the battery out.

2. Pull the ejected battery out in the direction as shown in the ﬁgure.

3. Slide and close the battery slot cover.

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Store the battery pack separated from the memory camcorder while

[BATT. RELEASE] Switch

not in use.

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It is recommended to prepare an additional battery pack for prolonged outdoor use.

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Contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Centre for purchasing additional battery pack.

Insert

Eject

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Charging the Battery Pack

CAR

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Be sure to charge the battery pack

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Use IA-BP85ST battery pack only.

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The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.

1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn off the power.

2. Insert the battery pack to the memory camcorder. ➥page 14

3. Open the DC IN/USB/AV jack cover.

Connect the AC power adaptor to the DC IN jack of your memory camcorder.

Connect the AC power adaptor to a wall socket.

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The

CHG (charging) indicator lights

up in orange and

showing that the

battery pack is charging.

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The CHG (charging) indicator lights up in green when the battery is fully charged. ➥page 16

6. When the battery pack is fully charged, disconnect the AC power adaptor from the memory camcorder.

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Even with the power switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the It is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the

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Charging the battery pack in a low temperature circumstance may take longer time or fail to fully charge

CAUTION

(green indicator will not turn on).

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Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in plug and socket when you connect AC power supply to the memory camcorder.

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Fully charge the battery pack before using.

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When using the AC power supply, place it close to the wall outlet. Found with malfunction while in use of memory camcorder, separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet.

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Do not use the AC power supply in a narrow and small place, such as between furnishings.

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For recording indoors with available wall outlet, it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack.

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It is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 10°C ~ 30°C.

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You can use the cradle for charging. ➥page 13

before you start using your memory

memory

camcorder.

memory

camcorder.

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Charging indicator

Tips for battery identiﬁcation

The color of the LED indicates charging status.

✪

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If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green.

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If you are charging the battery, the color of the charge indicator is orange.

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If an error occurs while the battery pack in charging, the charging indicator blinks red.

Charging

state

LED color Blue - Orange Green Red (Flicker)

(Mode Select)

Power Charge

Off Charging Fully Charged Error

Auto Power Off Function

To save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the memory

camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes. To disable this option, change the setting of "Auto Power Off" to "Off". ➥page 82

After 5 minutes

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Battery Level Display

1.JAN.2008 12:00

1/10000

1/25

C.N

The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack.

Battery

Indicator

Level

Exhausted (ﬂickers): The device will soon turn off.

Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible.

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(ﬂickers): The device will be forced to turn off after

Before using memory camcorder, charge the battery. Above ﬁgures are based on fully charged battery pack at a normal temperature. Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.

State Message

Fully charged -

20~40% used -

40~60% used -

60~80% used -

80~99% used -

5 seconds.

"Low battery"

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Charging, recording and playback times with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.)

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For your reference, the approximate time with fully charged battery pack:

Battery type IA-BP85ST

Charging time

Movie resolution

Built-in

memory

Media

SD/SDHC/

MMCplus

- The time is only for reference. Figures show above are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may differ

from users and conditions.

- We recommend using AC power adaptor when you are using the Interval REC Function.

Mode

Continuous

recording time

Playback time

Continuous

recording time

Playback time

TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web & Mobile

approx. 180min. approx. 180min. approx. 180min. approx. 180min.

approx. 300min. approx. 300min. approx. 300min. approx. 300min.

approx. 180min. approx. 180min. approx. 180min. approx. 180min.

approx. 300min. approx. 300min. approx. 300min. approx. 300min.

Continuous Recording (without zoom)

The continuous recording time of memory camcorder in the table shows the available recording time when the memory camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording started. In actual recording, the battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference since the record start/stop and zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the table, and prepare additional charged battery pack(s) to allow the time you are planning to record on the memory camcorder. Note that the battery pack discharges faster in cold environment.

approx.

2 hr.

720 x 480 (60i) 640 x 480

The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level.

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About battery packs

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The beneﬁts of battery pack: Battery pack is small but has a large power capacity. It should be recharged in any environment that is between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its usage time becomes reduced and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the memory camcorder.

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The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment. The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 77 °F (25 °C). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions.

On handling a battery pack

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

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To save battery power, you can set the is no operation for 5 minutes. To disable this option, change the setting of "Auto Power Off" to "Off" ➥page 82

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Do not touch, or metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals.

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Make sure that the battery pack ﬁts ﬁrmly into place. Do not drop the battery pack. Dropping the battery pack may damage itself.

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Be careful to keep the battery pack out of the reach of children. There is danger that a child might swallow it.

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Frequent use of the LCD screen or using the fast forward or rewind buttons wears out the battery pack faster.

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Remove the battery pack from the camcorder for safekeeping after using your memory camcorder.

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Leaving the battery pack for extended period of time may discharge the battery pack completely.

- A battery pack which is completely discharged may not turn on the recharging LED during the charging. As it is designed to protect the battery pack, if the recharging LED turn on normally within 5 minutes, use the battery pack without a worry.

"Auto Power Off" function which turns off the memory camcorder if there

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Maintaining the battery pack

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We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.

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Clean the terminals to remove any foreign substances before inserting the battery.

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Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (i.e. ﬁre or a heater).

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Do not disassemble, apply pressure to, or heat the battery pack.

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Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce overheating or ﬁre.

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Do not expose the battery pack to water. The battery pack is not water resistant.

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When fully discharged, a battery pack damages the internal cells. The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged.

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Remove from charger or powered unit when not in use. Even when the power is switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the memory camcorder.

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When not using the memory camcorder for an extended period: It is recommended that you fully charge the battery pack once per 6 months, attach it to memory camcorder and use it up: then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool place again.

About the battery life

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

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Each battery's life is governed by storage, operating and environmental conditions.

Use only approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, ﬁre or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.

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