Page 1: User Manual
Memory Camcorder user manual imagine Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/global/register the possibilities VP-MX20 VP-MX20H VP-MX20L VP-MX20R VP-MX20C VP-MX20CH...
Page 2 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.
Page 3 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.
Page 4: Safety Warnings
safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.
Page 5 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.
Page 6 precautions on use IMPORTANT NOTE • 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.
Page 7 • 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.
Page 8: Notes Regarding A Trademark
NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK • 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. ® Windows is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries.
Page 9: Table Of Contents
contents INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER PREPARATION ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA What's included with your memory camcorder Front & left view Side & bottom view Using the accessories Connecting a power source Basic operation of your memory camcorder LCD screen indicators Turning the screen indicators on/off ( Using the LCD enhancer...
Page 10 RECORDING PLAYBACK RECORDING OPTIONS Recording movie images Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) Zooming In and out Movie Images playback Changing the menu settings Menu items Using the recording menu items iSCENE White Balance Exposure Shutter Focus Anti-Shake (HDIS) Digital Effect 16:9 Wide Resolution...
Page 11 contents PLAYBACK OPTIONS SETTINGS OPTIONS Menu items Setting the play option Deleting movie images Protecting movie images Copying movie images (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only) File Information Changing the menu settings in "Settings" Menu items Using the settings menu items Storage Storage Info Format File No.
Page 12 CONNECTING TO A PC CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS Transfering a Recorded File through a USB Conection CyberLink MediaShow4 Installing the CyberLink MediaShow4 Connecting the USB cable Viewing the contents of storage media Transferring ﬁles from the memory camcorder to your PC Uploading movie images in the memory camcorder to YouTube Connecting to a TV...
Page 13 introduction to basic features This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. Step1: Preparation • Connecting a power source Check out the storage media • • Setting the Date/Time and OSD Language Step2: Recording Recording the movie images •...
Page 14 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. Step4: Connecting to a PC 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 ( Tube...
Page 15: Getting To Know Your Memory Camcorder
• • The memory card is not included. See page 39 for compatible memory cards for your memory camcorder. *(Carrying Case) : This is an optional accessory. To buy one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer. • Audio/Video Cable (AA-E9 type)
Page 16 FRONT & LEFT VIEW CLOSE OPEN Lens open/close switch Internal microphone Lens MENU button OK button Control button ( Recording start/stop button LCD screen Built-in speaker EASY Q button LCD ENHANCER ( Zoom lever (W/T) button ) button English_10...
Page 17 getting to know your memory camcorder REAR & BOTTOM VIEW MODE indicator ( Record ( MODE button AV cable jack USB jack (USB) DC IN jack (DC IN) Jack cover Charging indicator (CHG) POWER switch ) / Player ( Recording start/stop button Grip belt Swivel Hand-grip Grip belt hook...
Page 18: Using The Accessories
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 Insert your right hand from the bottom of memory camcorder up to the base of your thumb.
Page 19 Using the Cradle (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only) • 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.
Page 20: Connecting A Power Source
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. Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up while the set is placed as •...
Page 21: Charging The Battery Pack
Charging the Battery Pack • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your memory camcorder. Use IA-BP85ST battery pack only. • The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. • 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn off the power.
Page 22: Charging Indicator
preparation Charging indicator Tips for battery identiﬁcation The colour of the LED indicates charging status. If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is • green. • If you are charging the battery, the colour of the charge indicator is orange.
Page 23 Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack. Battery Level Indicator Exhausted (ﬂickers): The device will soon turn off. Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible. (ﬂickers): The device will be forced to turn off after •...
Page 24 MMCplus Playback time - 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.
Page 25 About battery packs 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.
Page 26 Maintaining the battery pack 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.
Page 27: Using A Household Power Source
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.
Page 28: Basic Operation Of Your Memory Camcorder
preparation 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.
Page 29: Lcd Screen Indicators
LCD SCREEN INDICATORS The above screen is an example for explanation: • It is different from the actual display. The OSD indicators are based on memory capacity • of 2GB (SDHC memory card). Functions marked with * won’t be kept when the •...
Page 30 preparation Exit Exit Move Move MENU 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...
Page 31 MENU STBY Movie Play mode : Thumbnail View Movie Play mode Protect Copy Selected (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only) File Name Storage media (Built-in memory (VP-MX20C/ MX20CH only) or memory card) Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time) Fader* Scroll bar Web & Mobile Delete Selected Button Guide Movie Play mode : Single View Movie Play mode...
Page 32 preparation STBY Movie Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) FF (fast forward) Volume Down Play Status ( Play ( ) / Pause ( REW(rewind) Volume Up Movie Play mode : Single (Volume) Date/Time Volume Bar English_26...
Page 33: Turning The Screen Indicators On/Off
TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF ( Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: • Press the button while the camcorder is on. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. • Full display mode: All types of information will appear. Minimum display mode: The only operating status indicator will appear.
Page 34: Using The Lcd Enhancer
preparation USING THE LCD ENHANCER FUNCTION Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image. • This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight. You can also adjust the screen brightness in two-level increments, which provides • a brighter screen than using just one-level increment for your recording. 1.
Page 35: Adjusting The Lcd Screen
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN 1. Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your ﬁnger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. If you rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees to the lens side, you can •...
Page 36: Using The Control Buttons
preparation USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Used for playback, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding. Also used as directional buttons (up, down, left, right) and to make a selection when selecting movie images or menus. 1. Press the Control button ( 2. Press the Control button ( •...
Page 37 Using the Control button Button Movie Record( - Access the shortcut menu - Conﬁrm selection - Exit the shortcut menu Zoom (wide) Zoom (tele) DOWN LEFT RIGHT )mode Movie Play( - Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed - Playback / Pause lncreases the volume Decreases the volume - Search playback...
Page 38: Shortcut Menu (Ok Guide
preparation SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. For example: Setting the Exposure in movie mode by the Shortcut menu (OK guide). 1. Press the OK button. Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed. •...
Page 39 Shortcut function using the Control buttons Button Movie Record( - Access the shortcut menu - Conﬁrm selection - Exit the shortcut menu Exposure - Auto - Manual Focus - Auto - Face Detection - Manual DOWN Shutter - Auto - Manual LEFT Voice Mute - Off...
Page 40: Initial Setting : Time Zone, Date And Time & Osd Language
preparation INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE Initial setting is available in all operating modes. • • To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language. To store the date and time during recording, set the time zone and date/time. •...
Page 41 On charging the built-in rechargeable battery • The built-in rechargeable battery is automatically charged while the camcorder is turned on. Use your camcorder after charging the built-in rechargeable battery. If the built-in rechargeable battery is not charged, any input data will not be backed up and the date/time appears on the screen as "01/01/ 2008 00:00"...
Page 42 preparation INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages. 1. Set the "Settings" mode. The settings menu screen appears. •...
Page 43: About The Storage Media
about the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (VP-MX20C/MX20CH ONLY) You can record 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 memory camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending •...
Page 44: Inserting / Ejecting The Memory Card
Never format the built-in memory or memory card using a PC. • If you insert a memory card when the memory camcorder is on, the pop-up message will prompt you • automatically to select the storage type. If there is no memory card inserted, only the built-in memory will be available. •...
Page 45: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card
about the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a ﬂoppy disk. You can use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus. •...
Page 46 MMCplus (Multi Media Card plus) In the case of MMCplus, they have no protection tab so please use the protect function in the menu. • Common cautions for memory card Damaged data may not be recovered. It is recommended you make a back-up of important data separately on •...
Page 47 • memory card. Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal ﬁrmware uses a portion of the memory. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. • • We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and static electricity.
Page 48: Recordable Time And Capacity
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time for movie images Media Capacity TV Super Fine ( 720x576(50i) TV Fine ( 720x576(50i) TV Normal ( 720x576(50i) Web & Mobile ( 640x480 1GB= 1,000,000,000bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal ﬁrmware uses a portion of the memory.
Page 49 • The previous ﬁgures are measured under Samsung’s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on the test or use condition. The memory camcorder provides four resolution options for movie recordings: • - "TV Super Fine", "TV Fine", "TV Normal", "Web&Mobile".
Page 50: Recording Movie Images
recording Basic procedures to record movie images described below. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES Memory camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder and • the other one is on the LCD panel. Select the Recording start/ stop button according to the use. 1.
Page 51: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Easy Q Mode)
• You can not use a locked memory card for recording. You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock. You can select the resolution of movie image to be recorded. • • Note that power failure during a recording such as disconnected DC power jack or exhausted battery may damage the ﬁle.
Page 52: Zooming In And Out
recording ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This memory camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom and 1200x digital zoom. You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the LCD panel. •...
Page 53: Movie Images Playback
playback MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK You can ﬁnd a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index view. 1. Turn the memory camcorder on. • Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power. page 22 Set the appropriate storage media. page 37 •...
Page 54: Adjusting The Volume
If there is no ﬁle stored to view, the message "Empty" appears. • When the AV cable is connected to the memory camcorder, the built-in speaker will automatically turn off and • you can not adjust the volume bar. Depending on the amount of data to be played back, it may take some time for the playback images to appear. •...
Page 55 playback Various Playback Operations Still playback (pause) ( • Press the OK button during playback. - To resume normal playback, press the OK button again. Search playback ( • During normal playback, press and hold the Control button ( forward search, or to the left for reverse search. Pressing the Control button to ( •...
Page 56: Recording Options
recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. 1. Slide POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on. 2.
Page 57 Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the White Balance in Movie Record mode. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on. 2. Select the operation mode. •...
Page 58 recording options MENU ITEMS Accessible items in menu can vary depending on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. • Menu items in Movie Record ( Items SCENE White Balance Exposure Shutter Focus Anti-Shake (HDIS) Digital Effect 16:9 Wide Resolution Wind Cut...
Page 59: Using The Recording Menu Items
USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can setup the menu items for movie images recording. SCENE This memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of various modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of ﬁlming. item "Auto"...
Page 60: White Balance
recording options White Balance This memory camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. item "Auto" Adjusts the White Balance automatically. Adjusts for conditions outside under a clear sky, at sundown, night scenes, "Daylight"...
Page 61 • A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, ﬂuorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the colour temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. •...
Page 62 recording options Shutter The memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions. item "Auto" The memory camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. "Manual"...
Page 63 Focus • The memory camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. • item In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you "Auto"...
Page 64 recording options Focusing manually during recording: This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to inﬁnity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode. 1. Press the Control button ( The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
Page 65: Anti-Shake (Hdis)
Anti-Shake (HDIS) When you use zoom to record a magniﬁed subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. item "Off" Disables the function. Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder-shake, particularly at high "On" magniﬁcation. Anti-Shake(HDIS) provides a more stable image when: Recording while zooming •...
Page 66 recording options 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 10 different digital effect options.
Page 67 16:9 Wide You can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback (16:9 Wide/4:3 aspect ratio). item Disables the function. Displays the image in 4:3 aspect ratio. "Off" Select to use the standard display aspect ratio of 4:3 on the screen. "On"...
Page 68: Wind Cut
recording options 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. Use the Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as a beach.
Page 69 Back Light When subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. item "Off" Disables the function. - Backlight compensation is executed. "On" - Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Back lighting inﬂuences recording when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front of a window.
Page 70 recording options Interval REC (Interval recording) Interval Rec records still images at speciﬁc intervals you can set and plays them as one movie ﬁle. This function is useful to observe the movement of clouds, the changes in daylight or blooming ﬂowers, etc. item "Off"...
Page 71 • When the battery charge was exhausted during an interval recording, it saves recording up to the point and switches to standby mode, displays message of exhausted battery, and then turns off automatically. Do not turn off the LCD during the Interval recording. •...
Page 72 recording options 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. item "Off" Disables the function. "In" As soon as you start recording, the fader will be executed.
Page 73: Digital Zoom
Guideline Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when • recording images. • The memory camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. item "Off" Disables the function. "Cross" Records the subject placed in the centre as the most general recording composition. "Grid"...
Page 74: Playback Options
playback options MENU ITEMS Accessible items in menu can vary depending on the operation mode. • • See page 47-49 about how to playback a movie image and the operation of buttons. See page 69-73 for the details of menu items when playing back. •...
Page 75: Setting The Play Option
SETTING THE PLAY OPTION • You can play all movie images continuously or play the selected movie images only. You can also set the repeat option for all movie images. • 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media.
Page 76: Deleting Movie Images
playback options DELETING MOVIE IMAGES You can delete saved movie images. • 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only) • (If images were recorded on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2.
Page 77: Protecting Movie Images
PROTECTING MOVIE IMAGES You can protect saved important movie images from accidental deletion. • Protected images will not be deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory. • 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media.
Page 78: Copying Movie Images (Vp-Mx20C/Mx20Ch Only
playback options COPYING MOVIE IMAGES (VP-MX20C/MX20CH ONLY) Movie images are copied to the destination storage with leaving original movie images in the source storage. • • It copies from the currently-used memory to another. For example, if the built-in memory was used, it copies to a memory card. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder.
Page 79: File Information
FILE INFORMATION • You can see the image information for all images. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only) • (If you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2.
Page 80 settings options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN "SETTINGS" You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings. 1. Slide POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on. 2.
Page 81: Menu Items
MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the memory camcorder. • Items Storage (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only) Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Format Time Format Date/Time LCD Brightness LCD Colour Beep Sound Auto Power Off TV Display Default Set...
Page 82: Using The Settings Menu Items
settings options USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS Storage You can record movie ﬁles on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. settings Select the built-in memory for storage medium. So you can record or play back movie ﬁle "Memory"...
Page 83: Format
Format The format function completely deletes all ﬁles and options on the storage media, including protected ﬁles. You can format (initialize) recording data in the storage media. You have to format the pre-used storage media or newly purchased memory cards with this memory camcorder before using them. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium.
Page 84: Time Zone
settings options Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your memory camcorder while traveling. settings The clock will be used according to your setting on the "Date/Time Set" menu. "Home" Select it when using this memory camcorder for the ﬁrst time or when returning the clock to your hometown date/time setting.
Page 85 Cities used to set the time zone Cities London, Lisbon Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Frankfurt Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara Moskva, Riyadh Teheran Abu Dhabi, Muscat Kabul Tashkent, Carracci Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Kathmandu Dacca Yangon Bangkok Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, Singapore, Manila Seoul, Tokyo, Pyongyang Cities Adelaide...
Page 86: Date/Time Set
settings options Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so that the date and time at which you make a recording can be recorded correctly. Date Format You can select the date format to display. settings "YY/MM/DD" The date is displayed in the order of year / month / date. "DD/MM/YY"...
Page 87: Lcd Brightness
LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient • lighting conditions. • Press the Control button ( ) will brighten the screen whereas press the Control button ( ) will darken the screen. A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power.
Page 88: Auto Power Off
settings options Auto Power Off To save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the memory camcorder if there is no operation for a certain period of time. settings "Off" The memory camcorder does not turn off automatically. For power saving purposes, the memory camcorder will automatically turn power off if "5 Min"...
Page 89: Version
Version The version information could be changed without the noticement. Menu Colour You can select the desired menu colour to display the menu. "Blue" "Pink " "Purple" • Transparency You can select the desired transparency to display the menu. • "0%"...
Page 90: Connecting To A Pc
connecting to a PC This chapter explains how to connect a PC using the USB cable for various actions. - To connect an USB cable to a PC, refer to the software installation instructions and available PC speciﬁcation. TRANSFERRING A RECORDED FILE THROUGH A USB CONNECTION The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards.
Page 91 System requirements mentioned above are recommendations. Even on a system that satisﬁes the requirements • operation is not ensured depending on the system. • On a Macintosh computer, you can also transfer data by connecting the USB cable, but the provided CyberLink MediaShow4 is not Macintosh-compliant.
Page 92: Installing The Cyberlink Mediashow
connecting to a PC INSTALLING THE CYBERLINK MEDIASHOW4 CyberLink MediaShow4 is a software for easy of editing MPEG, AVI, and other video ﬁles, still images, and other contents for creating a movie. This software has an interface that allows editing in either timeline or storyboard mode, maintains superior image quality, uses SVRT (Smart Video Rendering Technology) for high-speed rendering, and has a host of other advanced video editing features.
Page 93 5. “Customer Information” screen appears. • Click “Next.” 6. “Choose Destination Location” screen appears. • Choose the destination location which you want to install. • Click “Next.” 7. “Setup Complete” appears. • Click “Finish.” • The icon of “CyberLink MediaShow4” is created on the desktop. •...
Page 94: Connecting The Usb Cable
connecting to a PC CONNECTING THE USB CABLE Connect the USB cable to copy movie images in a recording medium to the PC and vice versa. When the USB cable is connected in Record / Play mode, the product will switch to USB mode immediately. 1.
Page 95: Viewing The Contents Of Storage Media
VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. • (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only) (If you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. Connect the memory camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. •...
Page 96: Image Format
connecting to a PC Structure of folders and ﬁles on the storage media The folder and ﬁle structure for built-in memory or memory card is as follows. • • Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or ﬁle name. It may not be playable. Movie Images (H.264) The SD-quality movie images are named as “SDV_####.MP4”...
Page 97: Transferring Files From The Memory Camcorder To Your Pc
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC You can copy the movie image to your PC and play back those. 1. Execute the procedure in "VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA." The folders in the storage media appear. •...
Page 98 connecting to a PC UPLOADING MOVIE IMAGES IN THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YouTube You can connect to PC and direct upload to YouTube by software (CyberLink MediaShow4). If you are a Mac user, you can upload your content to YouTube using iMovie. 1.
Page 99: Connecting To A Tv
connecting to other devices You can view the recorded movie on a large screen by connecting the memory camcorder to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV • To playback your recordings, the television must be PAL compatible. We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as the power source for the memory camcorder. •...
Page 100: Viewing On Tv Screen
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the memory camcorder is connected to. • This is often referred to as "line". Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2.
Page 101: Connecting To Other Devices
connecting to other devices RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER You can record (dub) images played back on this memory camcorder onto other video devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Use the AV cable (provided) to connect the memory camcorder to another video device as shown in the following diagram: 1.
Page 102 maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCE Your memory camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulﬁl any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. For safekeeping of the memory camcorder, turn off the memory camcorder.
Page 103: Additional Information
• (It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for storage.) A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly. Samsung will not provide any • compensation for any lost contents.
Page 104 Remove the battery pack and charger from the camcorder when not in use, as the camcorder will use current even when switched off. It is recommended that only genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder. • Using generic non-Samsung batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.
Page 105: Power Sources
USING YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems. • • Before using your memory camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V. You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
Page 106: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Power source Message Icon Low Battery The battery pack is almost discharged.
Page 107 Message Icon There is not enough space to record Card Full on memory card. The memory card has some Card Error problem and can not be recognized. The write protection tab on an Card Locked SDHC card has been set to lock. The memory card is not supported Not Supported Card in this camcorder.
Page 108 - When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the AC was running. Note before sending your camcorder for repair. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre. •...
Page 109: Symptoms And Solutions
If you encounter any problem using your camcorder, check the followings before asking for service repair. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service centre. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn on.
Page 110 troubleshooting Displays Symptom The Recorded Image is more narrow or fat than • original image. Unknown image appears on • the LCD screen. Unknown indicator appears • on the screen. The after image remains on • the LCD screen. The image on the LCD •...
Page 111 Menu Symptom You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback mode. • • Most of menu items cannot be selected when you set the EASY Q function. If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected and will be dimmed •...
Page 112 (SDHC, standard SD memory card, etc), if any. Copy any important recorded ﬁles to your PC before formatting. • Samsung shall not be responsible for any loss of data. (It is recommended that you copy the data to your PC or other storage media.) •...
Page 113 Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start/ stop button does not start recording. The actual recording time is less than the estimated time. The recording stops automatically. When recording a subject illuminated by bright light, vertical lines appear. Explanation/Solution Press the MODE button to set Movie Record mode ( •...
Page 114 troubleshooting Recording Symptom When the screen is exposed to the direct sunlight during recording, the screen becomes red or black for an instant. During recording, the date/time does not display. The beep sound is not heard. There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start/stop button and the point where the recorded movie...
Page 115 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically. The image appears too bright or ﬂickering, or changes in colour. Colour balance of image is not natural. The backlight function does not function. Explanation/Solution Set "Focus" to "Auto". page 57 •...
Page 116 troubleshooting Playback on your memory camcorder Symptom Press the MODE button to set Movie Play mode. ( • Using the playback Image ﬁles recorded using other device may not be played on your memory • (Play/Pause) button would camcorder. not start playing. Check out the memory card compatibility.
Page 117 Connecting to a computer Symptom • When using the movies, • a computer does not recognize your camcorder. • • Cannot play a movie ﬁle properly on a PC. • • • Cannot use the provided software, "CyberLink MediaShow4", on the •...
Page 118 troubleshooting Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (TV, DVD recorder, etc) Symptom • The AV cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the AV cable is connected You cannot dub correctly to the proper jack, i.e. to the input jack of the device used for dubbing an image using the AV cable.
Page 119 speciﬁcations Model Name: VP-MX20/VP-MX20H/VP-MX20L/VP-MX20R VP-MX20C/VP-MX20CH Video signal Picture compression format H.264/AVC Format Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) TV Super Fine (about 5.0Mbps), TV Fine (about 4.0Mbps), TV Normal (about 3.0Mbps), Recording resolution Web & Mobile (about 2.0Mbps) Image device CCD (Charge Coupled Device) (Max/Effective : 800K/460K pixels) Lens F1.6 to 4.3, 34x (Optical), 1200x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens...
Page 120 SAMSUNG world wide If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE NICARAGUA HONDURAS COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Latin America...
Page 121 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 (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products.

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50 Changing the Menu Settings

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74 Changing the Menu Settings in "Settings"

84 Transfering a Recorded File through a USB Conection

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96 Maintenance

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