Samsung SC-MX20E-QVC Manuale Utente

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English_xMake a backup of important recorded data- Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. It is recommended to copy it

English_90connecting to a PCStructure of folders and files on the storage mediaThe folder and file structure for built-in memory or memory card is as fo

English_91TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YOUR PCYou can copy movie images to your PC and view them.1. Execute the procedure in "

English_92connecting to a PCYou TubeBroadcast Yourself TM YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. The

English_93connecting to other devicesYou can view the recorded movie on a large screen by connecting the memory camcorder to a TV.CONNECTING TO A TVTo

English_94VIEWING ON TV SCREEN1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the memory camcorder is connected to.This is oft

English_95RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERYou can record (dub) images played back on this memory camcorder onto other video dev

English_96maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCEYour memory camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be tr

English_97To clean the lensUse an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small object. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers. If nec

English_98Battery packsThe supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure

English_99NTSC-compatible countries/regionsBahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.

English_xiDo not subject the memory camcorder to impact:- This memory camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it

English_100troubleshootingTROUBLESHOOTING✪ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may sav

English_101RecordingMessage Icon Informs that... ActionCheck the lenscoverLens cover is closed. Open the lens cover.Write Error -Some problems occured

English_102PlaybackMessage Icon Informs that... ActionRead Error - Some problems occurred during reading data from storage media.Format storage med

English_103✪ If you encounter any problem using your camcorder, check the following before asking for service repair. If these instructions do not s

English_104DisplaysSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe Recorded Image is more narrow or fat than original Image. You should check the size for recording

English_105Symptom Explanation/SolutionMenu items are grayed out.You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback mode.Most of menu i

English_106Storage Media Symptom Explanation/SolutionMemory card functions are not operable.Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ➥page 3

English_107Recording Symptom Explanation/SolutionPressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording.Press the MODE button to set Movie

English_108Symptom Explanation/SolutionWhen the screen is exposed to the direct sunlight during recording, the screen becomes red or black for an inst

English_109Adjusting the image during recordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionFocus does not adjust automatically.Set "Focus" to "Auto&quo

English_xiiDo not use the memory camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier:- Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and w

English_110Playback on other devices (TV, etc.)Symptom Explanation/SolutionYou cannot view the image or hear the sound on the connected device.Connect

English_111Connecting to a computerSymptom Explanation/SolutionWhen using the movies, a computer does not recognize your camcorder.Install the provid

English_112Overall operationsSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe date and time are incorrect.Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time?

English_113Model Name: SC-MX20/SC-MX20B/SC-MX20H/SC-MX20L/SC-MX20R SC-MX20C/SC-MX20CH/SC-MX20E/SC-MX20EL/SC-MX20ERSystem Video signal NTSC Picture c

WarrantySAMSUNGLIMITED WARRANTYSAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material andworkmanship.SEA f

RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do

English_03INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURESGETTING TO KNOW YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER 09PREPARATION12ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA 370709 What's included wi

English_0444 Recording movie images45 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) 46 Zooming In and out47 Movie Images playback50 Changing th

English_05PLAYBACK OPTIONS 68SETTINGS OPTIONS7468 Menu items69 Setting the play option70 Deleting movie images71 Protecting movie images72 Copyin

English_0684 Transfering a Recorded File through a USB Conection 84 CyberLink MediaShow486 Installing the CyberLink MediaShow488 Connecting

English_07introduction to basic featuresConnecting a power source ➥page 14Check out the storage media ➥page 37Setting the Date/Time and OSD Language

English_08You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4. ➥page 92 •✪ This chapter introduces you to the basic features of

English_09WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDERYour new memory camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is miss

English_iikey features of your memory camcorderHigh-resolution Colour Widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD)Samsung memory camcorder adopts 2.7-inch Wides

English_10FRONT & LEFT VIEWLens open/close switch LCD screenInternal microphone Built-in speakerLens buttonMENU button EASY Q

English_11REAR & BOTTOM VIEWgetting to know your memory camcorderMODE indicator ( Record ( ) / Player ( ))Recording start/stop buttonGr

English_12preparationThis section provides information that you should know before using this memory camcorder; such as how to use the provided access

English_13Using the Cradle When recharging and connecting to external devices, use the cradle for better stability. 1. Put the memory camcorder onto

English_14CONNECTING A POWER SOURCEThere are two types of power source that can be connected to your memory camcorder.Do not use provided power supply

English_15Charging the Battery Pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your memory camcorder. Use IA-BP85ST battery pack only.T

English_16Charging indicatorTips for battery identification✪ The color of the LED indicates charging status.If the battery has been fully charged, the

English_17Battery Level IndicatorState MessageFully charged -20~40% used -40~60% used -60~80% used -80~99% used -Exhausted (flickers): The device will

English_18Charging, recording and playback times with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.)For your reference, the approximate ti

English_19About battery packs The benefits of battery pack: Battery pack is small but has a large power capacity. It should be recharged in any enviro

English_iiiEasy Upload to YouTubeYou can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4. ➥page 92Enjoying Various Playback FeaturesU

English_20Use only approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers.Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion

English_21Using a household power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charg

English_22BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDERThis section explains the basic techniques of recording movies, and also basic settings on your memo

English_23Movie Record modeLCD SCREEN INDICATORSInterval REC *Operating status ( [STBY] (standby) or [ ] (recording))Voice Mute *Time counter (m

English_24Voice Mute* (On/Off)Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection/Manual Focus)Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / ReturnShutter* (Auto Shutter / Manual Shutter)

English_25ExiMENUSTBY1Movie Play mode : Single ViewMovie Play modePlay Status ( Play ( ) / Pause ( ❙❙ ))Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time)Stora

English_26preparationThe illustration to the left shows the Manual Exposure screen.Functions marked with * won’t be kept when the memory camcorder res

English_27TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF ( )Switching the information display modeYou can switch the display mode of on-screen inf

English_28USING THE LCD ENHANCER FUNCTIONContrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image. This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylig

English_29ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN1. Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your finger.2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. If you rota

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

English_30USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Used for playback, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding. Also used as directional buttons (up, down, left, ri

English_31Using the Control button Button Movie Record( )mode Movie Play( ) mode Menu selectionOK - Access the shortcut menu- Confirm selection- E

English_32SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. prep

English_33Shortcut function using the Control buttons Button Movie Record( ) mode Movie Play( ) modeOK- Access the shortcut menu- Confirm selection-

English_34INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGEInitial setting is available in all operating modes. To read the menus or mess

English_35On charging the built-in rechargeable battery The built-in rechargeable battery is automatically charged while the camcorder is turned on.

English_36INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGESelecting the OSD languageYou can select the desired language to display the me

English_37SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER only)You can record on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should

English_38INSERTING / EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card1. Turn the memory camcorder off.2. Slide the memory card slot cover to the ri

English_39SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARDA memory card is a compact portable storage media. You can use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus. (If needed,

English_v1. Read these instructions.2. Keep these instructions.3. Heed all warnings.4. Follow all instructions.5. Do not use this appar

English_40MMCplus (Multi Media Card plus)In the case of MMCplus, they have no protection tab so please use the protect function in the menu. Common ca

English_41 The memory camcorder supports SDHC and MMCplus memory cards for data storage. The data storage speed may differ, according to the manufactu

English_42RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY1GB= 1,000,000,000bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the

English_43 The previous figures are measured under Samsung’s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on the test or use condition.T

English_44recordingBasic procedures to record a movie image are described below and on the following pages.RECORDING MOVIE IMAGESThe memory camcorder

English_45RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) With the EASY Q function, most of the memory camcorder settings are automatically adjusted,

English_46ZOOMING IN AND OUTUse the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording.This memory camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x po

English_47MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index view.1. Turn the memory camcorder on.Slide the POWER

English_48If there is no file stored to view, the message "Empty" appears.Closing the LCD screen while in playback will automatically mute th

English_49Various Playback OperationsStill playback (pause) ( / ❙❙ )Press the OK button during playback.- To resume normal playback, press the OK b

English_vi17. 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

English_50CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGSYou can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following

English_51✪ Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page.For example: setting the White Balance in Movie Record

English_52MENU ITEMSAccessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode.For operation details, see the corresponding page. ➥pages 53~67Menu item

English_53USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMSYou can set up the menu items for movie images recording.iSCENEThis memory camcorder automatically sets the sh

English_54White BalanceThis memory camcorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording c

English_55A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color tem

English_56ShutterThe memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. You can also manually adjust the shut

English_57FocusThe memory camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). You can also manually focus a subject depending on the re

English_58recording optionsFocusing manually during recording:This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infinity. However,

English_59Anti-Shake (HDIS)Helps compensate for natural hand-shaking movements when recording. item contentson-screen display"Off" Disables

English_vii22. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or powe

English_60Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type

English_61ResolutionYou can select the resolution of a movie to be recorded. This memory camcorder can record in the "TV Super Fine", "

English_62Wind Cut You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone.If "Wind Cut : On" is set, the low-frequency

English_63Back Light When subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.item contentson-s

English_64recording optionsInterval REC (Interval recording)Interval Rec records still images at specific intervals you can set and plays them as one m

English_65Interval recording mode is released once it has been finished. To start another interval recording, repeat steps 1~5.Captured 30 contiguous i

English_66Fader 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

English_67item contentson-screen display"Off" Only optical zoom is available up to 34x. None"On"Digital zoom is available up to

English_68MENU ITEMSAccessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode.See pages 47-49 for playback information and button operation.Se

English_69SETTING THE PLAY OPTIONYou can play all movie images continuously or play the selected movie images only. You can also set the repeat option

English_viii29. 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 i

English_70DELETING MOVIE IMAGESYou can delete saved movie images.1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropri

English_71PROTECTING MOVIE IMAGESYou can protect saved important movie images from accidental deletion. Protected images will not be deleted unless yo

English_72COPYING MOVIE IMAGES (SC-MX20C/MX20CH/MX20E/MX20EL/MX20ER ONLY)Movie images are copied to the destination storage while leaving original mov

English_73FILE INFORMATIONYou can see the image information for all images.1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set th

English_74CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN "SETTINGS" You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder. Access the desired m

English_75MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the memory camcorder.Items Default values PageStorage (SC-MX20C

English_76USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMSStorage Info It shows you the storage information. You can view the storage media, used memory space and availa

English_77FormatThe format function completely deletes all files and options on the storage media, including protected files.You can format (initialize)

English_78Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your memory camcorder while traveling.settings contentson-screen display

English_79Cities used to set the time zoneCities CitiesLondon, Lisbon AdelaideRome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Frankfurt Guam, Sydney, Brisban

English_ixprecautionsWarning!This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.Batteries shall not be e

English_80Date/Time SetSet the current date and time so that the date and time are recorded correctly. ➥page 34Date Format You can select the date for

English_81LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions.Press the Control button ( ) w

English_82Auto Power OffTo save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the memory camcorder if there is no

English_83VersionThe version information could be changed without the noticement.Menu ColorYou can select the desired menu color to display the menu.&

English_84connecting to a PC ✪This chapter explains how to connect a PC using the USB cable for various actions. - When connecting a USB cable to a

English_85On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly. If your OS is Windows XP/Vista, log in as the Admi

English_86connecting to a PC INSTALLING THE CYBERLINK MEDIASHOW4CyberLink MediaShow4 is a software for easy of editing MPEG, AVI, and other video files

English_875. “Customer Information” screen appears.Click “Next.”6. “Choose Destination Location” screen appears.Choose the destination location on y

English_88CONNECTING THE USB CABLEConnect the USB cable to copy movie images in a recording medium to the PC and vice versa. When the USB cable is con

English_89VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder.Set the appropriate storage media.