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  • Page 1 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for the back lighting se that the subject does not appear too dark, PRECHECK! Selectthe Video (_) or Photo ( _ ) mode by pressingthe MODE button. '-*page 49 i o Touch the Menu (_¢Nu}) tab -* "Back Light."...
  • Page 3 Using the Flash function, you carl set the built in flash to fire in different ways. PRECHECK! Select the Photo ( _ ) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 1o Touch the Menu (_ui) tab -_"FLash." 2o Touch a desired submenu item. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_}) tab.
  • Page 4 The c amcorder usually focuses on asubject automatically (auto focus), When you t urn t he camcorder focus isalways initially set toauto-focus, You c an a lso set the focus tomanual as needed, PRECHECK! Select the Video (_) or Photo ( I1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 1.

  • Page 5: Face Detection

    Face Detection Your camcorder carl detect a subject's face and automatically adjust brightness, focus, image quality the optimal settings. Face Detection record faces more vividly. PRECHECK! Selectthe Video (_) or Photo ( _ ) mode by pressingthe MODE button. _page 49 1.
  • Page 6 Taking photos wit.h Smile Shot When the subject is adjusted on the L©D screen, the camcorder detects smiling subject record Jt automatically. 1o In the submenu items, touch "Smile Shot." 2o Center the smiling face in the LCD screen. • When the camcorder detects the smiling face, it automatically takes a picture.
  • Page 7 ota_ in Photo Record mode_ Registering My o By registering faces that are frequently recorded, you can adjust focus and exposure before recording, You must have a memory card installed to use this function, 1o In the submenu items, touch "My Star" 2o Focus on the desired face to register, then press the PHOTO button.
  • Page 8 Changing pnodty of _egiste_ed faces in Photo Record mode can only delete faces or change the priority order of faces that registered to My Star, You must have a memory card instaJled to use this function, 1o In the Play mode, touch the Play (_) tab -_ (_) tab.

  • Page 9: Magic Touch

    Magic Touch Simply touch the area on the L©D screen that you want to focus on when taking a photo, PREOHECK! Select the Photo (1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page i o Touch the Menu (@) tab -*"Magic touch."...
  • Page 10 You c an c hoose the metering standard for t he b rightness of y our subject, PREOHECK! Selectthe Photo (1_) mode by pressingthe MODE button. _page 49 i o Touch the Menu (_) tab -*"Metering." 2o Touch a desired submenu item. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ( ) tab.
  • Page 11 ital Effect Use the digital effect function to give your recordings a creative Jook, PRECHECK! Select the Video (_) or Photo (l_l) mode by pressing the MODE button. '-*page 49 1o Touch the Menu (_) tab -*"Digital Effect." 2o Touch a desired submenu item. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (_) tab.
  • Page 12 You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginrling of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence, PREOHECK! Select the Video (_) mode by pressing the MODE button, '-,page 49 i o Touch the Menu (_) tab i_-"Fader."...

  • Page 13: Tele Macro

    Tele Macro Using the Tele Macro function, you carl get close up kr_ages which are created by focusing on a small portion of a large object at a wide angle, The effective focal distance in the Tele Macro mode is between 80 to 100 cm, (31.49 to 39.37 inches) PRECHECK! Select the Video (_)

  • Page 14: Digital Zoom

    M_O Level Using the MIC Level function you can adjust the audio volume levels se the built in microphone picks sounds more clearly accurately. PRECHECK! Selectthe Video (_) mode by pressingthe MODE bu_ton._page 4{) io Touch the Menu (@) tab -_"MIC Level." 2o Touch a desired submenu item.
  • Page 15 Cont_ Shot This function allows you to capture photos rapidly in succession to give you more photo-taking opportunities when recording moving subjects, PREOHECK! Select the Photo (1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page i o Touch the Menu tab -*"Cont. Shot."...

  • Page 16: Bracket Shot

    Bracket Shot Using the Bracket Shot function, you can take continuous pictures with different brightness setting values, PREOHECK! Selectthe Photo (l_,ll) mode by pressingthe MODE button. '-,page 49 i o Touch the Menu (@) tab -_"Bracket Shot." 2o Touch a desired submenu item. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (E,q) tab.

  • Page 17: Time Lapse

    Time Lapse Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording series of individual frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame. For example, you could put your camcorder...
  • Page 18 Example of Time Lapse Recording ........Total time of recording Recording interval Time for recording on the storage media (a video of tile Time Lapse Recording.) The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at the predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video.
  • Page 19 Quick View Using the Quick View function, you carl view the most recently recorded video and photo images as soon the recording is finished, PRECHECK! Selectthe Video (_) or Photo (It_) mode by pressingthe MODE button. _page 49 Quick View function in the video record mode 1o Touch the Menu (_,q) tab -_"Quick View."...
  • Page 20 advanced Davback This camcorder provides3 types of guidelinesto help you to set a balancedimage composition on the screen. PRECHECK! Selecttile Video(_) or Photo (_ll) mode by pressing the MODEbutton. _page 49 1o Touch the Menu (_) tab --"Guideline." 2o Touch a desired guideline according to the subject. •...
  • Page 21 StoryoBoard Print The Story-Board Pnnt function captures 16 still irrlages in time sequence from a video you select, arranges them into a storyboard, and then saves the storyboard to the storage media. The storyboard presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to understand its overall topics or story. PRECHECK! "Story-Board Printing"...
  • Page 22 advanced Davback Using iV EW The iVEEW function captures 16 still images from a video you select, and then creates a prevbw of a 16 thumbnail storyboard, You carl view the 16 images on tile LCD screen and save the 16 thumbnails as a storyboard image.

  • Page 23: Share Mark

    The Highlight function plays short portions of the videos you recorded in the last 24 hours or of all videos. PRECHECK! Touch the Play (_)-* HD (_HD) or SD (_su) tab on the LOD screen. ".'page Touch the Menu tab. _"Highlight." Touch a desired submenu kern.
  • Page 24 advanced Davback ConL C@ture You can take photos (JPEG format) in succession while playing a video. PRECI-IECK! Touch the Play (_)-+ HD (_ilHo) or 8D (_IsD tab on the LCD screen. _page Touch the Menu ([_ _i)tab -+"Cont. Capture." Touch a desired submenu item. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (@) or Return (_) tab.
  • Page 25 Date/Time Dis_ can set the date 8me _!a_ on the LCD screen. 1o Touch the Menu (,E/,_.}) -_ Setting (@)tab -_ "Date/Time Display." 2o Touch a desired submenu item. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (0) or Return (_) tab.
  • Page 26 Time You can set the time _ type:............................1o Touch the Menu (_) --_Setting ((.9)tab --_"Time Type." 2o Touch the desired display option. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return ( ) tab. • 12Mr : Displays the time in 12 hour units. •...
  • Page 27 Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using _rncord2r !r] a d!ff2rent t!me zone ..........1o Touch the Menu (_@) tab -_ Setting (@) tab -_"Time Zone" -_ "Visit." 2 Touch the left ([_) or the right ([_) tab to select the Time Zone of the area you are visiting.

  • Page 28: Lcd Control

    LCD Control You can adjyst br!_htnessand saturationof the LCD screen. 1o Touch the Menu (_) -_ Setting (_&}) tab -_ "LCD ControL." 2o Touch the decrease ([_J) or increase ([+]) tab to adjust the value of a desired item. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (r_) tab. •...

  • Page 29: Auto Lcd Off

    Auto LCD Off To reducepower consumption, the camcorder dims the brightness of the LCD screen automatically ifthe camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes. Touch the Menu (_) -_ Setting (Q) tab -_ "Auto LCD Off." Touch a desired submenu item.

  • Page 30: Quick On Stby

    Quick On STBY When you are going to record frequently br an extended time, use the Quick On STBY function to reduce energy consumption and battery drain. With the Quick On STBY function on and the camcorder In standby mode, closing the LCD screen starts Quick On STBY. Once you are ready to record again and you open the the camcorder out of the Ll!ck! Touch the Menu @:wq) --_Setting (G) tab --_"Quick On STBY."...
  • Page 31 PC Software If you set PC Software to On, you carl start the PC software built into you camcorder (Intelli-studio) by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your PC. You carl download the video and photo irna_ stored on your camcorder to your PC's hard disk and edit the video and photo files.
  • Page 32 Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or correct problems on the storage media. PRECHECK! Formatting completely deletes all files and optk)ns on a memory card, including protected files. By deleting all files and options, formatting typically corrects problems, enabling stable speeds and operation. Be aware that all files and data includin_rotected files will be erased.

  • Page 33: Beep Sound

    Beep Sound Turns the bee_ou hear when operating buttons or tabs on or off, !o Touch the Menu (_}) --_Setting (@}) t ab --_"Beep Sound." 2o Touch a desired submenu item. 3o To exit, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_) tab until the menu disappears.

  • Page 34: Auto Power Off

    Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minuteswithout an operation, This functionDrevents unnecessa_ power consumjstiorl. Touch the Menu (_E(_.}) _ Setting (@)tab _ "Auto Power Off." > 2 Touch a desired submenu item. c>...

  • Page 35: Usb Connect

    USB Connect You can transfer data to a PC or_hotos directl the USB connection. !, Touch the Menu (@) --_Setting (@)tab --_"USB Connect." 2 Touch a desired submenu item. _*s'_s _':_ 3, To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_) tab.
  • Page 36 TV Display can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that appears on the TV screen when you have connected your camcorder to a l_/. 1o Touch the Menu (_-Nu!) -* Setting (G) tab -* "TV DispLay." 2o Touch a desired submenu item. 3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_) tab.

  • Page 37: Analog Tv Out

    Analog TV Out You can set the component or composite video output to match the TV you have connected, PRECHECK! • Using the Component/AV Cable provided with your camcorder, connect the carncorder to your TV. _ pages 118-120 • This HD camcorder provides a twodn--one component/AV cable that works as both a component AV (composite) cable.
  • Page 38 Anynet+ supporting lV with an HDMI cable, the Anynet+ supported TV automatically turns on. If you do not want to use this Anynet+ function, set "Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)" to "Off." For details about Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC), refer to the user manual of the Samsung Anynet_- supported...
  • Page 39 DELET+NG A SECTION OF A V DEO You can delete part of a video. As ttlis function edits tile original file, make sure to back up tile original file before you run Partial Delete. PRECHECK! + This function works in Video play mode only, •...
  • Page 40 D V D HG A V DEO You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up the original file before you divide it. PRECHECK! •...
  • Page 41 COMBiNiNG V_DEOS You can combine up to 5 diff_rent videos into one. As this function edits the original flies, make sure to back up tile original flies before you combine them, PREOHECK! • This function works in Video play mode only. o Touch the ..
  • Page 42 Wl_at a "P_ay_ist?' • A playlist is a collecton of favorite videos you have associated with one another cars play as if they were a single video, Using the Playlist function, you cars create a playlist ors a memory card by gathering your favorite...
  • Page 43 CREATING THE PLAYMST Youcan createa playlistbygatheringvideosfrom amongyourrecordedvideos. PRECI-IECK! • This function works inVideo play mode only. ° Touch the _ tab on the LCD screen to select the _back mode. _£a_e 49 1o Touch the Menu (@) tab -_ "PLaylist°" •...
  • Page 44 ed t ARRANGING V_DEOS _N THE PLAYMST You can change the order of videos ina playlist. PRECHECK! • This function works inVideo play mode only. ° Touch the _) tab on the LCD screen to select the £!ayback mode. _'._e 1.
  • Page 45 DELETING V DEOS FROM THE PLAYMST You can delete videos from a playlist. PRECHECK! • This function works inVideo play mode only. ° Touch the _) tab on the LCD screen to select the £!ayback mode. "_e 1o Touch the Menu (_i) tab -_ "Playlist." _d#@ ' 2o Touch "HD"...
  • Page 46 f e rn n c ernent PROTEOTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure.The protected videos and photos carl only be erasedif you cancel protection or format your memory card. PRECHECK! Touchthe Playl[7;TI}tab on the LCD screen to select the£!a£back mode. _2 1o Touch the Play ([i;71)-_ HD (_HD), SD (_so) or Photo ((_) tab.
  • Page 47 DELETING F_LES You can erase your recordings one by one, or all at once. PRECHECK! Touch the Play _[_} tab on the LCD screen to select the£!a£back mode. "_p_ 1o Touch the Play ([i_71) - _ HD (_--_HD), SD (_so) or Photo ((_) tab. •...

  • Page 48: Dpof Printing

    pr nt ng photo,s DPOF PRiNTiNG SETTINGS DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) lets you select still pictures from the camcorder's memory card to print and set the number of copies to be printed, Your camcorder uses this saved information when /ou connect it to a DPOF compatible printer to print the pictures, PRECklECK! •...
  • Page 49 D RECT PRiNTiNG WFH A P CTBR DGE PRINTER You can print photos directly by connecting this camcorder to a PictBridgeprinter (sold separately)using a USBcable. 1o Touch the Menu (@) -* Setting (@) tab -* "USB Connect" ..®_* .."PictBridge."...
  • Page 50 pr nt ng photo,s To set the date/time impnnt 1o Connect the camcorder to a printer that supports Pictbridge. 2o Select the photos you want, and then touch the Menu (1<_}]) tab. The print options appear on the screen. 3o Touch the "Date/Time/' 4o Touch a desired submenu item.
  • Page 51 The Anynet+ function _page If you have used an HDMI cable to connect the camcorder to a Samsung TV that supports Anynet+, you can control the camcorder with the TV's remote control. For more information about Anynet+ and the devices you can control, see an Anynet+ TV's user manual or visit Samsung,com,...
  • Page 52 - The HDMI jack ors the camcorder is for output only. If you have connected a Samsung Anynet+ TV to the camcorder using an HDMI cable, turning on the camcorder may also turn ors the TV (an Anynet _ function). If you don't want this to occur, set "Anynet+...
  • Page 53 CONNECTING TO A STANDARD DEF NmON You can watch images recorded with your HD camcorder on an analog TV that supports standard definition video. The camcorder plays back images recorded in SD (standard definition) image quality (i.e. resolutions of "480p," or "480i") in SD (standard deflntion) image quality.
  • Page 54 connect nG to Nornal TV _V,DEO ,_ V,DEO ,NAUD,OnN Camcorder to Connect the provided component/AV cable to the Composite jacks -"Video and L-R (Audio)" - on your TV. Use the Green plug with the yellow label to connect to the Video input. •...
  • Page 55 Operatethe camcorder normally. • If you have used an HDMi cable to connected the camcorder to a Samsung TV that supports Anynet+, you can control the camcorder with the TV's remote control. _page 104 j ..• Adjust the voBme to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may be distorted.
  • Page 56 DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS You (sandub videos from you camcorder to olher recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders, When dubbing, connect your camcorder to a wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor to ensure a continuous supply of power.

  • Page 57: Your Computer

    CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explainshow to connect the camcorder to a Windows computer using a USB cable and how to use the edking software built into the camcorder. Check your computer type before using!!! The camcorder and its built in software are compatible with Windows computers only. Check your computer before you begin and make sure you have a Windows computer.

  • Page 58: Main Functions

    WHAT' YOU CAN DO WF["H A WINDOWS ©OMPUI""ER You can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with a USB cable, and then using the intelli-studio software built into your camcorder. Main Functions • Intelli-studio's main functions: Playing back recorded videos or photos.
  • Page 59 If this occurs, access My Computer or Windows Explorer, open the drive that corresponds to your camcorder, find Intelli-studio, and then run IStudio.exe. if you have EmoDio (Samsung's MP3 player software) installed on your computer, the EmoDio software may load first when you connect the USB cable.
  • Page 60 GPS information. Displays videos and photos in various ways, Registers to My Folder, Thumbnail: Displays video and photo thumbnails Intelli-studio is commonly used in Samsung camcorders and digital cameras. Some functions may not work, depending on the product you purchased.
  • Page 61 • You can play b ack r ecordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. toRun t he Intelli-studio program. _-,page 2oClick t he desired folder todisplay your recordings. Video orphoto thumbnails appear on the screen, according tothe source you selected. 3oChoose the video orphoto that you want toplay.
  • Page 62 Share your contents with t he world, byuploading photos and videos directly toaweb site with one click..1,Select the videos orphotos you want toshare. 2,Click ( _) onthe browser. • The selected file appears inthe sharing window. 3.Click t he website you would l ike t oupload file i¸...

  • Page 63: Storage Device

    3o Insert a memory card. 4o Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. _-,page 125 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the PC's screen after a moment. • Select "Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer", and then click "OK."...
  • Page 64 Structure offolders and files onthe storage media The f older and file structure for s torage media isas follows: File naming follows DCF ( Design rule f orCamera File System) rules, Video f ile(H.264) • The HD-quality video files h ave anHDV ####. MP4 f ormat.

  • Page 65: Battery Pack

    The battery pack can not pass an authentic Samsung battery. this battery authenticity check. We recommended you use only genuine Samsung batteries in this camcorder. Storage medea Insert card There is no memory card inserted Insert a memory card. in the memory card slot.
  • Page 66 w rn nG ndic tor,s m ,s,s G ,s WARNING ND CATORS AND MESSAGES Recording Turn the camcorder's power off and on for data recovery. Write Error To recover file, Some problem occured while If a file is not recovered, format storage media using }lease restart.
  • Page 67 WARNING ND CATORS AND MESSAGES Fail Printer • Check the USB cable, Connecting A problem occured when • Try the connection procedure again, connecting the camcorder • Switch "USB connect" function to Change 'USB via USB to a printer, Connect' "PictBridge."...

  • Page 68: Storage Media

    ..I""R O U B LES H Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks, They may saw_ you time and the expense of an unnecessary call, Power The battery pack may not be installed in your camcorder.

  • Page 69: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Recording Press the MODE button to set Video (_). _page 49 Pressing the Recording start/stop button There is not enough free space to record on the storage media. does not start recording. Check ifmemory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock. The actual recording time is bss than the The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used.
  • Page 70 warn nq ndicators and messaqes TROUBLESHOOTING PLayback on your camcorder Playback (Hay/Pause) function does Image fibs recorded using another device may not play on your camcorder. not work. Check the memory card compatibility "-,page 36 Photo images stored on a storage rrledia are not displayed in their actual l notPh°t°animageSerror, recorded on other device may not appear in their actual size.

  • Page 71: Overall Operations

    TROUBLESHOOTING Connecting to a computer The computer does not recognise Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, your camcorder. then connect it again correctly. A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your camcorder. Install the software provided with your camcorder.

  • Page 72: Cautions When Storing

    Your camcorder isaproduct ofsuperior design and craftsmanship and should betreated with care. The s uggestions below w ill h elp y ou fulfill any w arranty obligations and allow y ou toenjoy this product for m any years. • For s afekeeping ofthe camcorder, turn o ff t he camcorder.
  • Page 73 Do not store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity. Do not touch the metal parts. • Copy the recorded files to your PC. Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data. (It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for storage.)

  • Page 74: Using Your Camcorder

    Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (NTSC--PAL format converter). The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung. Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland,...

  • Page 75: Focal Length

    M0del nameHMX-M20SN, HMX-M20BN Video signal NTSC Picture compression formatH.264 (MPEG--4.AVC) Audio compression formatAAC ( Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/2.33" 10M Pixel CMOS Lens F3.5, 8x optical zoom ( 12x Intelli) Focal length 6.3mm~50.4mm Size/dot number 2.7" Wide Touch LCD LCD s creen method TFT L CD Composite...
  • Page 76 SEA will repair or replace the product at it's option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center. The name and address of the location nearest you can be obtained by calling toll free: 1-800 SAMSUNG (1-800-726-7864). Labor...
  • Page 77 Jfyou have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America, inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us RollS compliant Our product complies with "The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment",...

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