Samsung VP-MX20C User manual

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Memory Camcorder

user manual

VP-MX20

VP-MX20H

VP-MX20L

VP-MX20R

VP-MX20C

VP-MX20CH

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key features of your memory camcorder

See the bigger picture

With the 2.7" wide LCD, you don't have to miss anything.

Using 16:9 wide-screen format, the 2.7" wide LCD enables you to catch

more of the action.

H.264 (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) Encoding

The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to sharply

increase the recordable time with the same size storage.

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

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

movie images.

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

The memory camcorder’s external memory slot accepts both high capacity SD, SDHC

and MMC. Play and transfer videos, quickly and easily using the memory type of your choice.

In addition to this slot the memory camcorder has the built-in ﬂash memory.

High-resolution image through DNIe Engine

Samsung memory camcorder has features of 3DNR (3-dimensional noise reduction), high-sensitivity colour expression

(intelligent colour expression), High performance Anti-Shake (Hyper DIS), and automatic face detection (Face Detection)

etc.

Capture Visions farther than the eye can see (34x Optical/1200x Digital Zoom)

Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without

losing image quality. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation gives extreme digital

zooming to be clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Various Recording Features

The memory camcorder supports Anti-Shake (HDIS), Digital Effect and a wide range of other functions that you can

select according to the scene you are recording. ²pages 52~67

Easy Upload to YouTube

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

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Enjoying Various Playback Features

Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this memory camcorder

since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations.

Various functions are available for enjoying many different types of playback.

²pages 68~73

Play back on your PC

USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of movies to a computer. With the bundled

software you can easily transfer and play back your own movies on your PC.

²page 91

Swivel handle for free style shooting (max 180 degree rotate)

No need to stand up and crouch to shoot your videos. This memory camcorder from

Samsung has a new swivel handgrip. You can adjust the swivel handle’s angle up to

180° to suit the recording situation.You can now shoot videos freely from high angles

to low angles while standing.

Flexible 4:3 & 16:9 recording and viewing

By offering a choice of recording in two different aspect ratios - 4:3 and 16:9, SAMSUNG ensures the entire

image is captured for playback on everything from older TVs to your newest, wide-format TV screen.

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safety warnings

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :

WARNING

Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.

CAUTION

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:

Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.

Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

precautions

Warning!

This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre or the like.

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Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket,

therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

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BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER

This memory camcorder is designed exclusively for high-capacity built-in ﬂash memory and external

memory card.

This memory camcorder records video in H.264/AVC( MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format

compliant with Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format.

Please be noted that this memory camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

Before recording important video, make a trial recording.

- Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

- Samsung cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded

contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the memory camcorder, card.

Also, Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this memory camcorder or memory card, etc.

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

damages.

Make a backup of important recorded data

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

to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

only.

- Data recorded on the card in this memory camcorder using other digital/analogue media or devices is

protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except

for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal

enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.

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precautions on use

IMPORTANT NOTE

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

- The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with excessive force, hit it or prick it with a

sharp object.

- If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the

camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

- Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down.

- Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder.

Liquid crystal display:

- The LCD screen is a product of high precision technology. Out of the total pixels (approx. 112,000 pixels of an

LCD monitor ), 0.01% or less pixels may be out (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured dots (red, blue, and

green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with

recording.

- The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas,

or right after the power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the

camcorder rises. Note that the foregoing phenomena have no effect on the image in a storage media, so there

is no cause for concern.

Hold the memory camcorder correctly:

- Do not hold the memory camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it: the LCD monitor could detach and the

memory camcorder may fall.

Do not subject the memory camcorder to impact:

- This memory camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object

or let it fall.

Do not use the memory camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

- Fine sand or dust entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.

No water or oil!

- Water or oil entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or

defects.

Heat on surface of product:

- The surface of the memory camcorder will be slightly warm when using, but this does not indicate a fault.

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Be careful of unusual ambient temperature:

Using the memory camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140°F (40°C) or lower than 32°F (0°C)

may result in abnormal recording/playback.

- Do not leave the memory camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for

a long time: This could cause malfunctions.

Do not point directly at the sun:

- If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the memory camcorder could malfunction or a ﬁre could occur.

- Do not leave the memory camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight:

This could cause malfunction.

Do not use the memory camcorder near TV or radio:

- This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

Do not use the memory camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

- If the memory camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio wave

tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback

of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.

At worst the memory camcorder could malfunction.

Do not expose the memory camcorder to soot or steam:

- Thick soot or steam could damage the memory camcorder case or cause malfunctions.

Do not use the memory camcorder near corrosive gas:

- If the memory camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or

diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide, the external or internal terminals could corrode,

disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on.

Do not use the memory camcorder near ultrasonic humidiﬁer:

- Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to

the optical head of the memory camcorder, which could cause it to operate abnormally.

Do not clean the memory camcorder body with benzene or thinner:

- The coating of exterior could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

- When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket,

therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

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precautions on use

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

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

VP-MX20C, VP-MX20CH.

VP-MX20, VP-MX20H, VP-MX20L, VP-MX20R does not support built-in ﬂash memory, VP-MX20C, VP-MX20CH

support built-in ﬂash memory (8GB).

Although some features of VP-MX20, VP-MX20H, VP-MX20L, VP-MX20R and VP-MX20C, VP-MX20CH are

different, they are both operated in the same way.

Illustrations of VP-MX20C model are used in this user manual.

The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.

Designs and speciﬁcations of storage media and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

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.

Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “TM” and “R” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

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

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other

household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human

health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it

responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local

government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.

This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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INTRODUCTION TO

BASIC FEATURES

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

MEMORY CAMCORDER

PREPARATION

ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA

09 What's included with your memory camcorder

10 Front & left view

11 Side & bottom view

12 Using the accessories

14 Connecting a power source

22 Basic operation of your memory camcorder

23 LCD screen indicators

27 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( )

28 Using the LCD enhancer

29 Adjusting the LCD screen

29 Using the MENU button

30 Using the Control buttons

32 Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

34 Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time & OSD Language

37 Selecting the storage media (VP-MX20C/MX20CH only)

38 Inserting / ejecting the memory card

39 Selecting the suitable memory card

42 Recordable time and capacity

contents

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44 Recording movie images

45 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode)

46 Zooming In and out

47 Movie Images playback

50 Changing the menu settings

52 Menu items

53 Using the recording menu items

53 iSCENE

54 White Balance

55 Exposure

56 Shutter

57 Focus

59 Anti-Shake (HDIS)

60 Digital Effect

61 16:9 Wide

61 Resolution

62 Wind Cut

62 Voice Mute

63 Back Light

64 Interval REC

65 C.Nite

66 Fader

67 Guideline

67 Digital Zoom

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

RECORDING OPTIONS

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