Samsung HMX-U20LN, HMX-U20SN, HMX-U20BN Important Information on USE, Before using this camcorder

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

About this user manual

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.

This User Manual covers HMX-U20BN, HMX-U20RN, HMX-U20LN, HMX-U20SN models.

Illustrations of model HMX-U20BN 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 the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

In this user manual, the icon or symbol in the parenthesis appearing in a description of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screen when setting the corresponding item.

Ex) Submenu item of “Video Resolution” page 41

-“1080/30p” ( ): Records in the HD (1920x1080 30p) format. [If set, corresponding icon ( ) appears on the screen.]

The following terms are used in this manual:

‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used interchangeably with the same meaning.

Before using this camcorder

This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Definition Video (SD-VIDEO).

Please note that this 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.

We can not compensate you for damage to or loss of your recorded contents:

-Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card.

Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

-Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.

Make a backup of important recorded data.

Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

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Contents High Definition Digital Camcorder Safety Warnings PrecautionsProduct Important Information on USE Before using this camcorderPage Important safety instructions Ventilation Overloading ViiViii User Installer CautionSafety information Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode Page Xii Contents Setting menu items Video ResolutionPhoto Resolution Play ModeUsing with a Windows Computer You can record videos in H.264 format Quick start guidePress the Photo button fully when you are ready Recording videos with HD high definition image qualityRecording photos Pages 60~64 Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorderViewing on a high definition TV You can enjoy HD High Definition videos on a connected HDTV.Delete videos or photos Sharing videos/photos on Youtube/Flickr/FaceBookWhats Included with Your Camcorder Checking your accessoriesOptional accessories Getting to know the camcorderFront & Right side Location of ControlsRear/Left/Bottom side Identifying the Screen Displays Record modePhoto play mode Video play modeUsing the Battery Inserting the battery Ejecting the batteryGetting started Using the AC power adaptor Using the built-in USB jack Charging the batteryTo check the charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display Charging CHG indicatorMaintaining the battery Available running time for the batteryBattery type About the batteryOn the AC power adaptor Using an AC power sourceAbout the battery life On the batterySetting the Operating Modes When using this camcorder for the first timeTurning Your Camcorder ON/OFF Using the Shortcut Menu OK Guide Display Using OK ButtonCharging the built-in rechargeable battery first time settingsTurning the Power on and Setting the Date and Time Built-in rechargeable batterySubmenu items Selecting the OSD LanguageTo eject a memory card Getting ready to start recordingINSERTING/EJECTING a Memory Card not Supplied To insert a memory cardCommon cautions for memory cards Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not SuppliedCompatible memory cards Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cardsHandling a memory card Recordable Time and Capacity Recordable time for videosRecordable number of photos Using the Wrist Strap Adjusting the shooting angleBasic Camcorder Positioning Press the Recording start/stop Button RecordingRecording Videos or Photos To record videosQuick View Recording with Auto Scene Detection Smart Auto Button again Capturing Photos During Video Recording Dual RecordingZooming in and OUT To zoomTo zoom out Basic playback Changing the Playback ModePlaying Videos Various playback operations Viewing Photos Zooming During Photo Playback Recording Menu Items Changing the Menu SettingsFor example Setting the Video Resolution in the record mode Advanced recordingOK button Press the Menu button to exit the menu Video ResolutionYou can select the resolution of video to be recorded Press the Menu button Button Video ResolutionZoom Mute Photo ResolutionYou can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded Press the Menu button Button Photo ResolutionTime Lapse REC Time Lapse REC only supports the 1080/30p resolutionTimeline Example of Time Lapse RecordingPlayback Menu Items Play ModePress the Menu button Play Mode Advanced playbackPress the Menu button Button Delete DeletePress the Menu button Button Protect ProtectEdit Divide OK DivideShare Mark Share marking procedure for a video longer than 10 minutesPress the Menu button Button File Info OK button Slide ShowFile Info You can see the image information for all imagesSystem setting Setting Menu ItemsStorage Info Format File No Date/Time SetPress the / button File No. OK button Auto LCD Off LCD BrightnessShutter Sound Beep SoundPC Software Auto Power OffTV Display TV Connect GuideDefault Set LanguageAnynet+ HDMI-CEC What YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main functionsSystem requirements Connecting the USB cable Using the Intelli-studio ProgramAbout the Intelli-studio main window Editing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Step Direct uploading your videos onto YouTubeInstalling Intelli-studio on a Windows computer Viewing the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage DeviceImage format Structure of folders and files on the storage mediaVideo file H.264 ➀ Photo file ➁What is Anynet+? Connecting to other devicesConnecting to a TV Using a mini Hdmi cable not suppliedUsing the Audio/Video cable composite connection Image appearance depends on LCD or TV screen ratio TV and LCD Monitor Image DisplaysRecording Dubbing Images on a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder Dubbing videosStorage media TroubleshootingPlayback RecordingDisplay Symptoms and SolutionsOperable Recording stops automatically Or delete unnecessary files Adjusting the image during recording Playback on your camcorderPlayback on other devices TV, etc Connecting to a computer Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etc General operationsMenu Maintenance LCD screenLens NTSC-compatible countries/regions Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources On TV color systemsVideo signal SpecificationsModel name Samsung Limited Warranty WarrantySamsung