High Definition Digital Camcorder
Key features of your HD camcorder
Enjoying Images with Full High Definition HD Quality
1920 720 1080i 480i
Mega pixel Gross Cmos sensor
Features of Your NEW HD Camcorder
Safety warnings
Important safety instructions
Camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions
Ventilation
See figure below
Power Sources
Power Lines
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Precautions
Before Using this Camcorder
Important information on use
Important information on use
Important Note
Precautions when using
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Contents
Recording Playback Connection
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Preparation
Introduction to basic features
Recording
Playing back
Getting to know your HD camcorder
Button type Quick start guide Battery Remote control Cradle
WHAT’S Included with Your HD Camcorder
Pouch Core filters Hdmi cable Optional
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Front & Left View
Right & TOP View
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Rear & Bottom View
Using the Remote Control
Preparation
REC button
Using the Cradle
Installing the Button Type Battery
Holding the HD Camcorder
Angle adjustment
Attaching the grip belt
Attaching the Core Filter
Charging the Battery Pack
Inserting the battery pack
Charging the battery pack
Charging indicator
Battery type
Charging time Approx min
Ejecting the battery pack
Using the HD camcorder with the AC power adaptor
Setting the operating modes
Basic HD Camcorder Operation
Turning the HD camcorder on and off
Movie record mode
Screen Indicators
Movie play mode
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LCD enhancer Photo image resolution Date/Time
Photo play mode
Checking the remaining battery and recording capacity
Adjusting the LCD screen
Using the LCD Screen
Using the touch panel
Screen may cause a malfunction of the touch panel
Initial Setting OSD Language & Date and Time
Selecting the OSD language
Čeština Slovensky
Turning the date and time display on/off
Setting the date and time
Selecting the Storage Media
Before recording
INSERTING/EJECTING a Memory Card
Recordable Time and Number of Images
Recordable time for movie images
Recordable number of photo images
Selecting a Suitable Memory Card
Before recording
Recording Movie Images
Recording
Recording
Taking Photo Images
Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy Q Mode
Capturing Still Images in Movie Record Mode Dual Recording
Capturing Still Images During Movie Images Playback
Zooming
Using the External Microphone
Self Record Using the Remote Control
Flash mode
Using the BUILT-IN Flash
Playback
Changing the Playback Mode
Playing Movie Images
Adjusting the volume
Various playback operations
To view a Music slide show
Viewing Photo Images
Touch the Photo tab
Tab
Zooming during playback
Connecting to a TV
Connecting to a high definition TV
Connection
Connecting to a normal TV 169/43
Viewing on TV screen
HD Camcorder VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder
Handling Menus and Quick Menus
Using the menu items
Auto
Recording menu items
Menu Items
Possible
Not possible
Playback menu items
Setting menu items
Beep Sound
Quick Menu Items
Operating mode Movie Photo Default value
Highlight
Edit 80-84
Recording Menu Items
Scene Mode AE
Sports
As in a wedding or on stage Beach
White Balance
Exposure
Anti-Shake EIS Electronic Image Stabilizer
Super C.Nite
Settings Contents
Digital Effect
Focus
Nearer subject
Shutter
Motion
Or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced 250, 1/500 125, 1/250
Tele macro is executed
Tele Macro
Resolution Photo images
Resolution Movie images
Disable the function
Quality
Wind Cut
Disable the function None 10 Sec
Self Timer
Back Light
Or Photo button
Face Detect
Fader
Guideline
Digital Zoom
Up to 10X zoom is performed optically None
Sharpness
Cont. Shot
Records only one photo image None
Playback Menu Items
ISO
Play Option
Auto
Cont. Capture
Highlight
Resize
Slide Show Interval
3Sec
Resizes the photo images by
Date/Time Set
Setting Menu Items
Date/Time
Date Type
File No
LCD Control
LCD Enhancer
Storage Info
Storage Type
Format
Card
Auto Power Off
Beep Sound
Shutter Sound
Recording indicator is on during recording
Recording indicator is off
REC Lamp
Remote
TV Type
SD resolution TV that supports progressive scan
Component Out
Appear on the screen SD 480p
TV Display
Default Set
Language
OSD appears in the LCD screen only
Demo
Anynet+ HDMI-CEC
Anynet+ is executed
Deleting a Section of a Movie Image
Editing movie images
Or down tab to
Dividing a Movie Image
To delete a movie image you no longer need
Tabs
~30 seconds
Combining TWO Movie Images
What’s the Playlist?
Playlist
Creating the playlist
Deleting movie images from a playlist
Arranging the order of movie images within a playlist
Protection from Accidental Erasure
Image management
Deleting Images
Copying Images
Printing photo images
Dpof Print Setting
Direct Printing with a Pictbridge Printer
PictBridge menu
System Requirements
Connecting to a PC
CyberLink DVD Suite
512 MB 1 GB and above recommended
Installing the CyberLink DVD Suite
Connecting to a PC
Disconnecting the USB cable
Connecting the USB Cable
Viewing the Contents of Storage Media
Misc Video
Structure of folders and files on the storage media
Transferring Files from the HD Camcorder to Your PC
Image format
Playing Back the Video Files on Your PC
Programs in the DVD Suite Package
To playback video files in the playlist
Drag & Drop for easy playback
Setting ‘.MP4’ file format for Auto Play
Maintenance & additional information
Maintenance
Cleaning the HD camcorder
Additional Information
Storage media
LCD screen
On charging the built-in rechargeable battery
Battery packs
To prevent damage and prolong service life
To avoid hazards
Using Your HD Camcorder Abroad
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Storage media
Recording
Playback
Troubleshooting
Symptoms and solutions
Displays
Features used
TV screen or LCD display has
Estimated recording time
Unnecessary files
Image on the device. page
Some problems
Memory card is not supported on your camcorder or card has
File may be corrupted
Set Focus to Auto. page
Adjusting the image during recording
Flickering, or changes in color
Phenomenon. page
Playback on other devices TV, etc
Secure
Camcorder or connected device TV, HD recorder, etc
Red color- right, White color- left
Symptom Explanation/Solution
USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly
Connecting to a computer
Computer. Connect it again properly
Computer
Quick Menu and Menu
FocusTouch Point, Resolution, White BalanceCustom WB
Exposure Manual
Digital Effect Cinema Tone Scene Mode AE
Specifications
Model name SC-HMX20C
System
Samsung Limited Warranty
Warranty
RoHS compliant
Samsung