Xii | Samsung HMX-U20SN, HMX-U20BN, HMX-U20RN, HMX-U20LN specification

safety information

Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating, ﬁre, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.

Only use the adaptor plug in a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out of the socket to disconnect the power completely. Turning off the power button on the product does not completely disconnect the power.

Place the camcorder on a stable surface that is well ventilated.

Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.

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Samsung HMX-U20SN, HMX-U20BN, HMX-U20RN, HMX-U20LN user manual Xii

Contents

High Deﬁnition Digital Camcorder Safety Warnings PrecautionsProduct Before using this camcorder Important Information on USEPage Important safety instructions Ventilation Vii Overloading User Installer Caution Viii Safety information Do not dispose of battery in a ﬁre as it may explode Page Xii Contents Video Resolution Photo ResolutionPlay Mode Setting menu items Using with a Windows Computer Quick start guide You can record videos in H.264 format Press the Photo button fully when you are ready Recording videos with HD high deﬁnition image qualityRecording photos Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder Viewing on a high deﬁnition TVYou can enjoy HD High Deﬁnition videos on a connected HDTV. Pages 60~64 Sharing videos/photos on Youtube/Flickr/FaceBook Delete videos or photos Checking your accessories Optional accessoriesGetting to know the camcorder Whats Included with Your Camcorder Location of Controls Front & Right side Rear/Left/Bottom side Record mode Identifying the Screen Displays Video play mode Photo play mode Using the Battery Inserting the battery Ejecting the batteryGetting started Charging the battery Using the AC power adaptor Using the built-in USB jack Checking the Battery State Battery level displayCharging CHG indicator To check the charging state Available running time for the battery Battery typeAbout the battery Maintaining the battery Using an AC power source About the battery lifeOn the battery On the AC power adaptor Setting the Operating Modes When using this camcorder for the ﬁrst timeTurning Your Camcorder ON/OFF Using the Shortcut Menu OK Guide Using OK Button Display ﬁrst time settings Turning the Power on and Setting the Date and TimeBuilt-in rechargeable battery Charging the built-in rechargeable battery Selecting the OSD Language Submenu items Getting ready to start recording INSERTING/EJECTING a Memory Card not SuppliedTo insert a memory card To eject a memory card Selecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Compatible memory cardsSdhc Secure Digital High Capacity cards Common cautions for memory cards Handling a memory card Recordable Time and Capacity Recordable time for videosRecordable number of photos Using the Wrist Strap Adjusting the shooting angleBasic Camcorder Positioning Recording Recording Videos or PhotosTo record videos Press the Recording start/stop Button Quick View Recording with Auto Scene Detection Smart Auto Capturing Photos During Video Recording Dual Recording Button again Zooming in and OUT To zoomTo zoom out Changing the Playback Mode Basic playback Playing Videos Various playback operations Viewing Photos Zooming During Photo Playback Changing the Menu Settings For example Setting the Video Resolution in the record modeAdvanced recording Recording Menu Items Video Resolution You can select the resolution of video to be recordedPress the Menu button Button Video Resolution OK button Press the Menu button to exit the menu Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo to be recordedPress the Menu button Button Photo Resolution Zoom Mute Time Lapse REC only supports the 1080/30p resolution Time Lapse REC Example of Time Lapse Recording Timeline Play Mode Press the Menu button Play ModeAdvanced playback Playback Menu Items Delete Press the Menu button Button Delete Protect Press the Menu button Button Protect Divide Edit Divide OK Share marking procedure for a video longer than 10 minutes Share Mark Slide Show File InfoYou can see the image information for all images Press the Menu button Button File Info OK button System setting Setting Menu ItemsStorage Info Format File No Date/Time SetPress the / button File No. OK button LCD Brightness Auto LCD Off Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off PC Software TV Connect Guide TV Display Default Set LanguageAnynet+ HDMI-CEC What YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main functionsSystem requirements Using the Intelli-studio Program Connecting the USB cable About the Intelli-studio main window Playing back videos or photos Editing videos or photos Sharing the videos/photos online Direct uploading your videos onto YouTube Step Installing Intelli-studio on a Windows computer Using AS a Removable Storage Device Viewing the contents of storage media Structure of folders and ﬁles on the storage media Video ﬁle H.264 ➀Photo ﬁle ➁ Image format Connecting to other devices Connecting to a TVUsing a mini Hdmi cable not supplied What is Anynet+? Using the Audio/Video cable composite connection TV and LCD Monitor Image Displays Image appearance depends on LCD or TV screen ratio Dubbing videos Recording Dubbing Images on a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder Troubleshooting Storage media Recording Playback Symptoms and Solutions Display Operable 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 Using Your Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesOn TV color systems NTSC-compatible countries/regions Video signal SpeciﬁcationsModel name Warranty Samsung Limited Warranty Samsung