Samsung VP-MX20, VP-MX20C, VP-MX20CH, VP-MX20H, VP-MX20L User Manual

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Memory Camcorder

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VP-MX20 VP-MX20H VP-MX20L VP-MX20R VP-MX20C VP-MX20CH

key features of your memory camcorder

See the bigger picture

With the 2.7" wide LCD, you don't have to miss anything. Using 16:9 wide-screen format, the 2.7" wide LCD enables you to catch more of the action.

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.

High-capacity embedded Flash Memory (8GB) (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only)

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

Twice the memory options (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only)

The memory camcorder’s external memory slot accepts both high capacity SD, SDHC and MMC. Play and transfer 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 image through DNIe Engine

Samsung memory camcorder has features of 3DNR (3-dimensional noise reduction), high-sensitivity colour expression (intelligent colour 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 gives extreme digital zooming to be clearer, 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. ²pages 52~67

Easy Upload to YouTube

You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink Media Show4.²page 92

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Enjoying Various Playback Features

Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this memory camcorder since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations. Various functions are available for enjoying many different types of playback.

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Play back on your PC

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

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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.

precautions

Warning!

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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.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

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.

Caution

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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, card. Also, Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this memory camcorder or memory card, etc.

- Samsung shall not be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents, and cannot compensate for any damages.

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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/analogue 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 permission beforehand.

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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 coloured 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 sulphide, 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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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.

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precautions on use

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

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This User Manual covers the complete range of VP-MX20, VP-MX20H, VP-MX20L, VP-MX20R and VP-MX20C, VP-MX20CH.

VP-MX20, VP-MX20H, VP-MX20L, VP-MX20R does not support built-in ﬂash memory, VP-MX20C, VP-MX20CH support built-in ﬂash memory (8GB). Although some features of VP-MX20, VP-MX20H, VP-MX20L, VP-MX20R and VP-MX20C, VP-MX20CH are different, they are both operated in the same way.

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Illustrations of VP-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 registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries.

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Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, 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.

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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contents

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 (VP-MX20C/MX20CH 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 65 C.Nite 66 Fader 67 Guideline 67 Digital Zoom

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PLAYBACK OPTIONS

SETTINGS OPTIONS

68 Menu items 69 Setting the play option 70 Deleting movie images 71 Protecting movie images 72 Copying movie images (VP-MX20C/MX20CH 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 Colour 81 Beep Sound 82 Auto Power Off 82 TV Display 82 Default Set 83 Version 83 Menu Colour 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

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 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 ²page 14

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Check out the storage media ²page 37

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Setting the Date/Time and OSD Language ²pages 36, 37

Step2: Recording

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Recording the movie images ²page 44

Step3: Playing back

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

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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.

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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 movie by using the CyberLink MediaShow4 application provided with the product. Also, using the CyberLink MediaShow4 allows easy upload of recorded movie ﬁle to YouTube ( ).

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Step5: Easy Upload to YouTube

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You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4. ²page 92

You Tube

Broadcast Yourself

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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 Centre.

The exact shape of each item may vary by model.

Battery pack

(IA-BP85ST)

Software CD User manual CD Quick start guide

Pouch* Carrying Case*

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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 centre.

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The memory card is not included. See page 39 for compatible memory cards for your memory camcorder.

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*(Carrying Case) : This is an optional accessory. To buy one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer.

AC power adaptor

(AA-E9 type)

Audio/Video Cable USB Cable

Cradle

(VP-MX20C/MX20CH)

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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

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getting to know your memory camcorder

REAR & BOTTOM VIEW

MODE indicator ( Record ( ) / Player ( )) Recording start/stop button

MODE button Grip belt

AV cable jack Swivel Hand-grip USB jack (USB) Grip belt hook

DC IN jack (DC IN) Cradle receptacle (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only)

Jack cover Tripod receptacle

Charging indicator (CHG) Memory card /Battery slot cover

POWER switch

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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 at the most convenient angle.

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You can rotate it downward up to 180 degrees.

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

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Using the Cradle (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only)

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Link the memory camcorder to a computer or a TV with the cradle

The memory camcorder can be easily linked to a PC, TV or any other devices with the cradle. This keeps the camcorder safe, can recharge the battery and links it to TVs, AVs and USBs. Very convenient.

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You have to connect the AC power adaptor to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle.

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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.

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If you connect the camcorder to the cradle, the connection jack on the camcorder itself (USB and AV jacks) will not output a signal.

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Do not connect the connection cables to 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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preparation

CAR

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. ²page 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 diagram.

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 diagram.

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 diagram to eject the battery out.

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

3. Slide and close the battery slot cover.

Insert

Eject

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Charging the Battery Pack

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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. Open the LCD screen and insert the battery pack to the memory camcorder.

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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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CHG (charging) indicator lights

The 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.

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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

You can also charge with the cradle. ²page 13

before you start using your memory

memory

camcorder.

memory

camcorder.

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preparation

Charging indicator

Tips for battery identiﬁcation

The colour 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 colour 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 colour 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".²page 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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preparation

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. 175min. approx. 180min. approx. 185min. approx. 190min.

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

approx. 175min. approx. 180min. approx. 185min. approx. 190min.

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. When actually recording, the battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference since the record start/stop and zoom functions are being operated, and playback is performed. Prepare a number of battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the memory camcorder. Note that the battery pack discharges faster in cold environment.

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

approx.

2 hr.

720 x 576 (50i) 640 x 480

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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 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"

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Do not allow 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 cause damage.

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Be careful to keep the battery pack out of the reach of children. It is a choking hazard, if swallowed.

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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 charging.

It is designed to protect the battery pack, if the recharging LED turns on normally within 5 minutes, use the battery pack as normal.

"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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Using a household power source

Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case.

Using memory camcorder with AC power adaptor

It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the memory camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back, or use it indoors.

- Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. ²page 15

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Be sure to use the speciﬁed AC power adaptor to power the memory camcorder. Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in ﬁre.

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The AC power adaptor can be used around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your distributor.

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Before detaching the power source, make sure that the memory camcorder’s power is turned off.

CAUTION

Failure to do so can result in memory camcorder malfunction.

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Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor. Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your memory camcorder.

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Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space, such as between a wall and furniture.

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The rechargeable battery incorportabed in this product is not user replaceable.

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For information on its replacement, please contact your service provider.

Correct disposal of batteries in this product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems.)

This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment.

To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.

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BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER

This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies, and also basic settings on your memory camcorder. Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using POWER switch and MODE button.

Turning memory camcorder on or off

You can turn the power on or off by sliding the POWER switch down.

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Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off.

Setting the operating modes

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

- Movie Record mode ( ) ¡ Movie Play mode ( ) ¡ Movie Record mode ( )

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Each time the operational mode changes, the respective mode indicator lights up.

- Movie Record mode ( ): To record movie images.

- Movie Play mode ( ): To play movie image.

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When the memory camcorder is turned on, the self-diagnosis function operates and a message may appear. In this case, refer to "Warning indicators and messages" (on pages 100-102) and take corrective action.

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Movie Record is set by default with the power on.

Mode indicator

POWER switch

MODE button

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LCD SCREEN INDICATORS

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The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the actual display.

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The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 2GB (SDHC memory card).

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Functions marked with * won’t be kept when the memory camcorder restarts.

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For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice.

Movie Record mode

Interval REC *

Operating status ( [STBY] (standby) or [ ] (recording))

Voice Mute *

Time counter (movie recording time: remaining recordable time)

LCD Enhancer *

Storage media (Built-in memory (VP-MX20C/ MX20CH only) or memory card)

Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time)

Movie image resolution

Anti-Shake (HDIS)

Wind Cut

Back Light

Fader *

C.Nite *

Zoom (Optical zoom / Digital zoom)

Date/Time

Time Zone

Digital Effect

Manual Shutter *

Manual Exposure *

Manual Focus * / Face Detection *

White Balance

iSCENE / EASY Q *

Movie Record

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Movie Record mode: Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

Voice Mute* (On/Off)

Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection/Manual Focus)

Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return

Shutter* (Auto Shutter / Manual Shutter)

Exposure* (Auto Exposure / Manual Exposure)

Movie Record mode: Shortcut menu (Manual)

Manual Control Bar/ Value

Menu name

Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return

Value adjust (down)

Manual Exposure

Value adjust (up)

The illustration to the left shows the Manual Exposure screen.

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