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  • Page 1: User Manual

    High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register SC-HMX20C...
  • Page 2 • Recordings made in Full HD (high definition) image quality will fit widescreen (16:9) HDTVs. If your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be displayed with SD (standard definition) image quality.
  • Page 3 CCD imagers, CMOS sensors require less power, providing better battery performance. High-capacity embedded flash memory The HD camcorder has built-in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record movie or photo images. H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time with the same size storage.

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    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.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 6 17. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: Important Information On Use

    Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. - Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this HD camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.
  • Page 10 • Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

  • Page 11: Precautions When Using

    • Do not subject the HD camcorder to impact: - This HD 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 HD camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibration or impact.
  • Page 12 - Using the HD camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140°F (60°C) or under 32°F (0°C) will result in abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the HD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause a malfunction.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Basic HD camcorder operation Screen indicators Using the display ( Using the LCD screen Initial setting: OSD language & date and time Selecting the storage media Inserting/ejecting a memory card Recordable time and number of images Selecting a suitable memory card...
  • Page 14 RECORDING PLAYBACK CONNECTION 02_ English Recording movie images Taking photo images Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) Capturing still images in movie record mode (dual recording) Capturing still images during movie images playback Using the external microphone Zooming...
  • Page 15 Handling menus and quick menus Menu items Quick menu items Recording menu items Playback menu items Setting menu items Deleting a section of a movie image Dividing a movie image Combining two movie images Playlist Protection from accidental erasure Deleting images...
  • Page 16 System requirements Installing the Cyberlink DVD Suite Connecting the USB cable Viewing the contents of storage media 100 Transferring files from the HD camcorder to your PC 101 Playing back the video files on your PC 103 Maintenance 104 Additional information...
  • Page 17 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your HD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. Step 1 Preparation • Charging the battery pack page 13 • Setting the date/time and the OSD language.pages 24-25 •...
  • Page 18 HD camcorder WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.
  • Page 19 Flash ( ) button EASY Q button Jack cover When using the remote control, open the LCD screen and point directly at the remote sensor. CAUTION The HDMI jack is on the Cradle. COMPONENT / AV / S-Video ( ) jack...

  • Page 20: Right & Top View

    HD camcorder RIGHT & TOP VIEW PHOTO button Zoom (W/T) lever Swivel handle 08_ English Built-in flash Grip belt hook Grip belt...

  • Page 21: Rear & Bottom View

    Recording start/stop button POWER switch CHG (charging) indicator MIC (external microphone) jack DC IN jack Battery pack/Memory card cover ⓐ Battery pack release switch ) mode) ⓑ Memory card slot ⓒ Battery pack slot Internal microphone Tripod receptacle Cradle receptacle...

  • Page 22: Using The Remote Control

    This section provides information on using this HD camcorder; such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to setup the operation mode and initial setup. USING THE REMOTE CONTROL 10_ English REC button...

  • Page 23: Installing The Button Type Battery

    WARNING USING THE CRADLE • The cradle is a connection plate which can be used to make the camcorder more stable when charging the battery, or connecting to an external device (TV, PC, etc.). • You have to connect the AC power adaptor to the cradle when connecting external devices using the cradle.

  • Page 24: Holding The Hd Camcorder

    HOLDING THE HD CAMCORDER Attaching the grip belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of the HD camcorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button, PHOTO button, and the Zoom lever.

  • Page 25: Charging The Battery Pack

    HD camcorder. • You can also charge with the cradle. page 11 • It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your HD camcorder.

  • Page 26: Charging Indicator

    Charging time Recording format • The time is only for reference. Figures showed above are measured under Samsung’s test environment, and may differ from your actual use. • 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).
  • Page 27 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, so have enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the HD camcorder.
  • Page 28 • To preserve battery power, keep your HD camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. • Even when the power is switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted on the HD camcorder.

  • Page 29: Basic Hd Camcorder Operation

    ): To play movie or photo images, or edit them. page 40 • When the HD 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 107-110) and take corrective action.

  • Page 30: Screen Indicators

    The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity of 8GB (built-in memory). • The above screen is an example: It is different from the actual display. • Functions marked with * will not be retained when the HD camcorder is powered on after turning it off.
  • Page 31 00:00:20 / 00:10:00 100-0001 JAN/01/2008 12:00 AM Memory Full The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds (about 3 seconds) after the image plays back. They reappear when you touch any point on the screen. Movie play mode...
  • Page 32 Memory Full 1/60 JAN/01/2008 12:00 AM (  ) The maximum number of recordable images displayed is 99,999 even though the actual number of recordable images exceeds 99,999. However, the actual number of recordable images is not affected by the count displayed. page 28 For example, when the actual number of recordable images is “156,242,”...

  • Page 33: Photo Play Mode

    (current image / total number of recorded images) Storage media Battery info. (remaining battery level/time) LCD enhancer Photo image resolution Date/Time TV type (when component or Multi-AV cable is connected.) Component out (when component cable is connected.) Previous image/Next image tab Menu tab Return tab Print mark...

  • Page 34: Switching The Information Display Mode

    • When the power is on, press and hold the Display ( • When the power is off, press the Display ( • After a while, the battery time and approximate recordable time according to the storage and quality appear for about 10 seconds.

  • Page 35: Using The Lcd Screen

    • Be careful not to press the buttons nearby the LCD panel accidentally while using the touch panel. • The tabs and indicators that appear on the LCD panel depend on the recording/playback status of your HD camcorder at the time.

  • Page 36: Initial Setting: Osd Language & Date And Time

    “English”  “ 한국어 ”  “Français”  “Deutsch”  “Italiano”  “Español”  “Português”  “Nederlands”  “Svenska”  “Suomi”  “Norsk”  “Dansk”  “Polski”  “Magyar”  “Украϊнська”  “Русский”  “ 中文 ”  “ ไทย ”  “Türkçe”  Čeština “...

  • Page 37: Setting The Date And Time

    • You can set the year up to 2038. Turning the date and time display on/off To switch the date and time display on or off, access the menu and change the date/time display mode. page 72 STBY 00:00:00 Date/Time Set...

  • Page 38: Before Recording

    SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA • You can record movie and photo images on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. • You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your HD camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.)

  • Page 39: Inserting/Ejecting A Memory Card

    For best results, we recommend using a memory card that supports faster write speed. Using a lower write speed memory card for recording a movie may cause difficulties with storing the movie on the memory card. You may even lose your movie data during the recording.

  • Page 40: Recordable Time And Number Of Images

    Approx. 1802 640x480 Approx. 5106 • The above figures are measured under Samsung’s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on actual use. • The higher the resolution and quality settings, the more memory is used. • The compression rate increases when choosing lower resolution and quality settings. The higher the compression rate is, the longer the recording time will be.

  • Page 41: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card

    - SDHC memory cards: By Panasonic, SanDisk, and TOSHIBA. - MMCplus: By Transcend. • If other media are used, they may fail to record data correctly, or they may lose data that has already been recorded. • For movie recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds (at least 4MB/s).
  • Page 42 • Damaged data may not be recovered. It is recommended you back-up important recordings separately on your PC’s hard disk. • After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC, your camcorder may not recognize the modified file.

  • Page 43: Recording Movie Images

    Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES • You can record movie images in Movie mode only. page 17 • This HD camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other is on the LCD panel.
  • Page 44 • You can select the resolution of movie image to be recorded. page 63 • What’s the [SD] Slow Motion? page 63 - You can record movie images as a slow motion. “[SD] Slow Motion” is great for analyzing a golf swing or a viewing a bird in flight.

  • Page 45: Taking Photo Images

    • When the image is in focus, the (  ) indicator is displayed in green. 4. Press the PHOTO button down fully (full press). • A shutter sound is heard. When the (    ) indicator disappears, the photo image has been recorded.

  • Page 46: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Easy Q Mode

    Press the EASY Q button again. • The EASY Q ( ) and Anti-shake ( • Almost all the settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating the EASY Q mode. • Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation The following buttons and control are unavailable because the items are automatically set.

  • Page 47: Capturing Still Images In Movie Record Mode

    • You can also capture photos in STBY mode. 1. Press the PHOTO button at the scene you want in STBY mode. • When you press the PHOTO button, the photo image is recorded while the (  ) indicator appears with the shutter sound heard.

  • Page 48: Capturing Still Images During Movie Images Playback

    CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK • This function works only in Play mode. page 17 • If you press the PHOTO button during playback, the camcorder stops playing and saves one image of the current movie scene that is paused.

  • Page 49: Using The External Microphone

    In this case, set “Tele Macro” to “On.” page 62 • If you operate the Zoom (W/T) lever during recording, the sound of the lever may be recorded as well.

  • Page 50: Self Record Using The Remote Control

    • Self timer starts counting down from 10 with a beep sound. • At the last second of the countdown, recording starts automatically. • If you want to cancel the self timer function before recording, press the SELF TIMER, REC or PHOTO button again.

  • Page 51: Using The Built-In Flash

    Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand. • Do not fire the flash close to people’s eyes. Otherwise the subject could suffer a temporary loss of eyesight. Never use the WARNING flash closer than 1 meter from children.

  • Page 52: Changing The Playback Mode

    You can set the movie recording, the photo recording and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. • You can switch the play mode to the recording mode by touching the tab on the lower left of the LCD screen. •...

  • Page 53: Playing Movie Images

    • The play related tabs disappear on the screen a few seconds after the image plays back. They reappear when you touch any part of the screen. • Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time for the playback images to appear.

  • Page 54: Various Playback Operations

    • You can do the same operation by using the remote control. ( Slow playback • Touching the Forward slow ( • You can play the movie at the 1/2x, 1/4x and 1/8x speed by using the Slow ( • To resume normal playback, touch the Playback ( control.

  • Page 55: Viewing Photo Images

    • To view the next image, touch the next image ( • Drag your finger from left to right to select the previous image on the LCD screen, reverse to select the next image. • Drag your finger from left to right to select the previous image on the LCD screen, reverse to select the next image.

  • Page 56: Zooming During Playback

    (SONG0001.M4A) will be played automatically. • You can see the saved photos in the memory card along with the background music as Slide Show. Before use, you must format the memory card in HD camcorder. The formatted memory card automatically creates background music files.

  • Page 57: Connecting To A Tv

    • When the HD camcorder is connected to the Anynet+ supported TV with an HDMI cable, the TV automatically turns on. (It is one of the Anynet+ functions.) If you do not want to use Anynet+ function, set “Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)” to “Off.” page 79 •...
  • Page 58 If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the white plug (audio L) on the audio cable. • You may use an S-Video plug on the cable to obtain better quality images if you have an S-Video jack on your TV. •...

  • Page 59: Viewing On Tv Screen

    page 17 2. Turn on the TV and set the input source on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see how to switch the TV input.
  • Page 60 • Use the provided multi-AV cable to connect the HD camcorder to the other AV device. • If the connected AV device has an S-Video input jack, you can connect the S-Video plug of the Multi-AV cable. 1. Press the MODE button to set Play ( 2.

  • Page 61: Handling Menus And Quick Menus

    You can operate the HD camcorder more usefully by setting menus related to recording, playback and setting. HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS • You can change the menu settings to customise your HD camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings.

  • Page 62: Using The Menu Items

    ✪ Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the White Balance in movie mode When using Menu ( ) tab: 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab.

  • Page 63: Menu Items

    MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. Recording menu items ( Operating mode Movie ( Scene Mode (AE)  White Balance  Exposure  Super C.Nite ...
  • Page 64 Partial Delete Edit Divide Combine Cont. Capture File Info Music Slide Show Slide Show Interval Resize Print Mark (DPOF) (memory card only) Setting menu items ( Operating mode Date/Time Set Date/Time Date Type File No. LCD Control LCD Enhancer Storage Type...

  • Page 65: Setting Menu Items

    • There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Menu ( cannot select the menu items that are grayed out on the screen. Refer to the Troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. pages 119~120...

  • Page 66: Quick Menu Items

    • There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously when using Menu ( cannot select the menu items that are grayed out on the screen. Refer to the troubleshooting for examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. pages 119~120...

  • Page 67: Recording Menu Items

    Snow • You can check the selected Scene mode on the on-screen information display. However, nothing will appear in Auto mode. • This function will be set to “Auto” in the EASY Q mode.

  • Page 68: White Balance

    • The “ Set White Balance” indicator is displayed. 2. Frame a white object such as a piece of white paper so that it fills the screen. • Use an object that is not transparent. • If the object that fills the screen is not focused, correct the focus using “Focus : Manual”...
  • Page 69 Exposure The HD camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. Settings This option automatically adjusts image brightness according to the environmental Auto light conditions. You can adjust the brightness of an image manually. Adjust the brightness when the Manual subject is too bright or too dark.
  • Page 70 Super C.Nite You can make the subject recorded appear to be in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed, or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colors. Settings Disables the function.

  • Page 71: Digital Effect

    Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 5 different digital effect options.
  • Page 72 • Be sure to zoom in on your subject before manually focusing on it. If you bring the subject into focus at the “W” control side, focus will be faulty when you turn the zoom lever to the “T” control side to zoom in on the subject.
  • Page 73 - In movie record mode, shutter speed can be set to 1/30, 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, or 1/10000. Manual - In photo record mode, shutter speed can be set to 4, 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500, or 1/1000. Setting the shutter speed manually You can set the shutter speed manually.
  • Page 74 • The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is set. • This function will be set to “Auto” in the EASY Q mode. • When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens.
  • Page 75 Photo images that are recorded on your HD camcorder may not playback properly on other digital devices that do not support this photo size. • High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images. If a higher resolution is selected, there is less space to store photos in the memory. Contents...

  • Page 76: Wind Cut

    You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone. If “Wind Cut: On” is set, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear voice and sound during playback.

  • Page 77: Self Timer

    Recording begins automatically in 10 seconds by pressing the Recording start/stop 10 Sec or PHOTO button. Back Light When subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. Settings Disables the function. - Backlight compensation is executed.

  • Page 78: Face Detect

    Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. Settings Disables the function.

  • Page 79: Digital Zoom

    Guidelines are not recorded on the images. Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10X (the default setting) during recording. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.
  • Page 80 Sharpness This function allows the user to obtain sharper photo images by processing the image after it is shot. Settings Normal The photo images appear with sharp edges and are suitable for printing. Soft Smoothes the edges of photo images.

  • Page 81: Play Option

    • ISO sensitivity is a measure of how rapidly the HD camcorder reacts to a light source. The higher the sensitivity, the brighter the image is under the same exposure condition. Settings Auto Automatically sets the ISO to compensate for various lighting conditions (up to 3200).

  • Page 82: Cont. Capture

    • While pressing down on the PHOTO button, the video playback will pause each time an image is captured. This will make the image capture seem longer than 1 second, however, 2 or 5 images are being captured for each second of movie playback.

  • Page 83: File Info

    Photo images captured from movie images. Photo images captured in Movie Record Mode. page 35 When the resolution of original photo images is smaller than the resolution of the photo image to resize. Photo images recorded in the external devices.

  • Page 84: Date/Time Set

    - The movie or photo recording was made before setting the date/time in the HD camcorder. - The built-in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead. • The time and date that movie or photo images are recorded are displayed in play mode. • This function depends on “Date Type” setting.

  • Page 85: Lcd Enhancer

    LCD enhancer is executed. • LCD enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded. • When LCD enhancer works at the low illumination, some stripes may occur on the LCD screen. It is not a malfunction.

  • Page 86: Storage Info

    Storage Type You can record movie and photo images on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. Settings Records or play backs images in built-in memory.

  • Page 87: Beep Sound

    When on, the shutter will sound with each press of the PHOTO button. Auto Power Off You can set the HD camcorder to automatically turn off when there is no operation for 5 minutes. Settings The HD camcorder does not turn off automatically.

  • Page 88: Rec Lamp

    You can control the HD camcorder with the remote control. USB Connect Using the USB cable, you can connect your HD camcorder to a PC to copy your movie images and photo images from the storage media, or to a printer to print your photo images.
  • Page 89 This function is available when the HD camcorder is connected to a TV. • • TV type is set to on automatically when an HDMI cable is connected, so this function is not operated. Component Out You can set the component video output to match the TV you have connected.

  • Page 90: Default Set

    TV Display You can select the output path of the OSD (On-Screen Display). This allows you to set the OSD for viewing on the TV. Settings The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. The OSD appears in the LCD screen and a TV.
  • Page 91 Q.MENU, Display ( • When the Auto Power Off function is set to 5 min, the Auto Power Off function works with priority rather than Demo function. If you execute Demo function, release the Auto Power Off function. page 75...

  • Page 92: Deleting A Section Of A Movie Image

    • This function works only in Play mode. page 17 • A movie image can be partially deleted. 1. Touch the HD Movie ( HD) tab or SD Movie ( SD) tab. • The thumbnail index view appears accordingly. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab ...

  • Page 93: Dividing A Movie Image

    • You can not delete the protected images. You must first release the protect function to delete it. page 88 • A deleted part of the movie image can not be recovered. • If you want to edit from the first step, touch the Return ( •...
  • Page 94 3 seconds in length. • If you want to delete an unwanted section of a movie image, divide the movie first, and then delete the image (section) you no longer need. After dividing the movie image, you can also combine other desired movie images (see page 84).
  • Page 95 • You can also access it by using the Q.MENU button. Press the Q.MENU button.  Touch “Edit.”  Touch “Divide.” • You can perform the Divide function when there is at least 4MB of memory space remaining on the built-in memory or memory card.

  • Page 96: Combining Two Movie Images

    2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Edit”  “Combine.” • If the movie image thumbnail you want to edit is not on the screen, touch the up ( or down ( ) tab to scroll to the next group of options.
  • Page 97 The playlist is created by gathering your favorite recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, it will consume little of the storage capacity. When creating or deleting a playlist, the original movie image will not be erased. In addition, adding or deleting movie images from a playlist does not affect the original movie images.

  • Page 98: Creating The Playlist

    • When creation of a playlist is completed, the thumbnail view of the playlist will appear. • You can play a playlist in the same manner as you play a movie image. page 41 • If free space available on the storage is insufficient, creation of new playlist may not be possible.
  • Page 99 • The ( ) indicator is displayed on the movie images selected for deletion. • Touching the movie thumbnail image toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for deleting from the playlist(the ( ) indicator appears on image) or not (the ( ) indicator is removed from image).

  • Page 100: Protection From Accidental Erasure

    • It operates identically in the full image display. (Photo play mode only) • Protected images will show the ( ) indicator when they are displayed. • If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot set image protection. page 29 88_ English ) tab.

  • Page 101: Deleting Images

    • To protect important images from accidental deletion, activate the image protection. page 88 • The protect ( ) indicator will blink if you try to delete a image that was previously protected. page 88 You must release the protect function to delete the image.

  • Page 102: Copying Images

    The ( ) indicator is displayed on the selected images. Touching the thumbnail image toggles between the thumbnail image being selected for copying (the ( ) indicator appears on image) or not (the ( ) indicator is removed from image). Touch the OK ( •...

  • Page 103: Dpof Print Setting

    You can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to a DPOF-compatible printer or connecting the HD camcorder to the PictBridge printer. DPOF PRINT SETTING • Print Mark (DPOF) can be set only on photo images stored in the memory card.

  • Page 104: Direct Printing With A Pictbridge Printer

    Setting the number of copies to print Touch the decrease ( ) or increase ( • If the image moves to the previous or next, the number of copies is reset. To cancel print setting Touch the Return ( ) tab on the screen.

  • Page 105: Pictbridge Menu

    If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF setting. page 91 • If the printer is not recognized, or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge • If the printer is not recognized, or to print again after direct printing with a PictBridge printer, remove the USB cable, select “PictBridge”...

  • Page 106: Connecting To A Pc

    Video card ATi X1600 series or higher • DVD Suite is optimized for Intel Core 2 Duo processors and CPUs with MMX, SSE, SSE2, 3DNow!, and Intel Hyper Threading technology. • The system requirements information above is not a guarantee that the provided software will work on all personal computers meeting those requirements.

  • Page 107: Installing The Cyberlink Dvd Suite

    INSTALLING THE CyberLink DVD Suite DVD Suite is software for easily editing MPEG, AVI, and other video files, still images, and other contents for creating a movie. Before you begin: Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status bar.)
  • Page 108 • Click “Next.” 7. “Setup status” screen appears. • The installation progresses in order as follows “Power Starter”  “Power DVD”  “Power Director”  “Power Producer”  “Power Producer Template.” • Wait for a moment until the installation is finished and “Setup Complete” screen appears.

  • Page 109: Connecting The Usb Cable

    CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files to your PC, connect your HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. 1. Set the “USB Connect” to “Mass Storage.” page 76 2. Connect the HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable.

  • Page 110: Viewing The Contents Of Storage Media

    The built-in memory is the first recognized drive of two removable discs newly registered in the ‘My Computer’. For example, when (F:) drive and (G:) drive are recognized in the PC, (F:) drive and (G:) drive are the built-in memory and memory card, respectively.
  • Page 111 A new folder stores files from CAM_0001.JPG. The folder name increases in the order of 100PHOTO  101PHOTO etc. Up to 999 files are created in one folder. A new folder is created when more than 999 files are created. Music file ...

  • Page 112: Image Format

    • When the 999th file is created in the 999th folder (i.e. HDV_0999.MP4 is created in the 999VIDEO folder), a new folder cannot be created anymore. Set “File No.” to “Reset” at this time. • You may modify the name of a file/folder stored in the storage media using a PC. This HD camcorder may not recognize modified files.

  • Page 113: Playing Back The Video Files On Your Pc

    PLAYING BACK THE VIDEO FILES ON YOUR PC Installing the CyberLink DVD Suite (pages 95-96) allows your PC to simply back up and playback your video files. Enjoy the high quality of graphics and sound of the videos on your PC screen.
  • Page 114 PC Setting ‘.MP4’ file format for Auto Play If you set the ‘MP4’ format as Auto Play file, your video files will be played right away when selected. 1. Click the ( ) icon on the PowerDVD control menu screen.

  • Page 115: Cautions When Storing

    Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. • To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers. If necessary, wipe gently with lens cleaning paper.

  • Page 116: Additional Information

    - Do not bend or drop the storage media, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. - Do not splash the storage media with water. - Do not use, replace, or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise.
  • Page 117 It is normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging, or after use. • Temperature range specifications Charging: 50°F to 95°F (10°C to 35°C) / Operation: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) / Storage: -4°F to 132°F (-20°C to 60°C) • The lower the temperature, the longer recharging takes.

  • Page 118: Using Your Hd Camcorder Abroad

    Your camcorder is an NTSC-system-based camcorder. If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device, it must be an NTSC-system-based TV or an external device and have the appropriate connection jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (NTSC-PAL format converter).

  • Page 119: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Battery pack Message Icon Low Battery Low Battery Connect AC adaptor and...
  • Page 120 EASY Q is activated. The file was not created normally. Action • Release write protection tab. • Insert the proper memory card that has a supported file format. • Change memory card to another one. • Format the memory card using menu item.
  • Page 121 • It is not possible to combine two files that have different recording resolutions. • It is not possible to add a file that has a different recording resolution than the selected playlist. • Format storage media using menus after back-up important files to PC or another storage device.
  • Page 122 Turn the power off and detach the battery pack, and leave it in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it. • When does the dew condensation occur? When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location, or when using it in a hot area suddenly, it will cause condensation.

  • Page 123: Symptoms And Solutions

    ✪ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom The HD camcorder does not turn on. The power turns off automatically. Power cannot be turned off. The battery pack is quickly discharged.
  • Page 124 TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display specification. page 47 • The HD camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo image, change the setting “Demo” to “Off.” page 79 • A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.
  • Page 125 • Set your HD camcorder to Photo mode. page 17 • Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if any. • The storage media is full. Use a new memory card or format the storage media. page 74 Or remove unnecessary images. page 89 •...
  • Page 126 Explanation/Solution • Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 27 • If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. page 74 • Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card), if any.
  • Page 127 • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. page 60 • The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus. • Recording is being made in a dark location.
  • Page 128 Make sure that the connection cable is connected to the proper jack. pages 45-46 • When you are using the S-Video cable, make sure to connect red and white plugs of your Multi-AV cable separately since S-Video cable does not support audio.
  • Page 129 • This happens when TV type of the HD camcorder is different from the TV. Set the TV type to match the aspect ratio of your TV. page 77 • Images will not be output from the HDMI jack if the material is copyright protected.
  • Page 130 • Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect it again correctly. • A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your HD camcorder. Install the software provided with your camcorder.
  • Page 131 • Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor, and connect the power supply to the camcorder again before turning it on. • Lens cover is not closed if the power is not turned off by using POWER switch. Turn the power off by using the POWER switch.
  • Page 132 “Digital Effect: Cinema Tone” Because of the following settings “ Shutter: Manual,” “Super C.Nite,” “ISO,” Built-in Flash “Resolution: [SD]Slow Motion,” “Cont. Shot,” “ Shutter: Manual in Photo Mode,” Built-in Flash “Face Detect: On,” “ Resolution: [SD]Slow Motion,” “ Digital Zoom:On” “Resolution: [SD]Slow Motion,”...

  • Page 133: Specifications

    32˚F~104˚F (0˚~40˚C) Storage temperature -4˚F ~ 140˚F (-20˚C ~ 60˚C) External dimensions (WxHxD) 2.60 inches (66 mm) x 2.65 inches (67.2 mm) x 5.35 inches (139 mm) Weight 1.00 lb (456g, 16.08 oz) (Except for Lithium Ion battery pack) Internal MIC...
  • Page 134 SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it’s option.
  • Page 135 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls...

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