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Samsung SMX-C20BN/XAA, SMX-C20LN/XAA, SMX-C20RN/XAA manual Contents

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QUICK START GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMCORDER

09What's included with your camcorder

10Front & left view

11Rear & bottom view

PREPARATION	12	Using the hand strap
12	12	Adjusting the LCD screen
12	13	Basic camcorder positioning
	13	Basic camcorder positioning
	14	Connecting a power source
	16	Checking the battery state
	19	Basic operation of your camcorder
	20	Switching to the power saving mode
	21	LCD screen indicators
	25	Turning the screen indicators on/off
	26	Shortcut menu (OK guide)
	28	Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time
		, and OSD Language

ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA

30Selecting the storage media (SMX-C24 only)

31Inserting / ejecting the memory card

32Selecting a suitable memory card

34Recordable time and capacity

RECORDING	35	Recording videos
35	36	Quick view function in the record mode
	37	Recording with ease for beginners :
		Smart Auto Mode
	38	Taking photos
	39	Zooming in and out
PLAYBACK	40	Changing the playback mode
40	41	Playing videos
40	43	Viewing photos
	43	Viewing photos

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Memory Camcorder Key features of your memory camcorder Direct upload to YouTube with the easy Share button Safety Warnings PrecautionsBefore using this camcorder Make a backup of important recorded dataImportant information on use Important notesNo water or oil Liquid crystal displayDo not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Do not clean the camcorder body with benzene or thinner Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gasDo not use the camcorder near an ultrasonic humidiﬁer ViiImportant safety instructions ViiiVentilation Overloading User Installer Caution FCC WarningSafety information XiiXiii To avoid ﬁre or injuryXiv Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Contents Changing the menu settings in settings Recording OptionsSpecifications Quick start guide You can record videos in H.264 formatRecording photos Recording videos with H.264 formatYou can not take photos while you are recording videos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen Viewing on a TVViewing the videos/photos from your PC Saved ﬁles Contents ManagerSharing videos/photos on YouTube/Flickr/Facebook Getting to know the camcorder Checking your accessoriesWhats Included with Your Camcorder Getting to know the camcorder Rear & Bottom View Using the Hand Strap Adjusting the LCD ScreenPreparation Image being recordedAdjusting the shooting angle Basic Camcorder PositioningBattery pack insertion/ejection Connecting a Power SourceRemove the battery pack from the camcorder while not in use Charging the battery AC power adaptor or USB cableChecking the Battery State Color of the charging indicator shows the charging stateCharge Charging Fully Charged Error Battery level State MessageBattery type 640 x 480 30p Video resolution TV SuperApprox hr Web Fine Web NormalMaintaining the battery pack Mode Functions Record mode To record videos or photos Basic Operation of Your CamcorderTo play videos or photos, or edit them ActionSwitching to the Power Saving Mode Playback mode Includes the thumbnail view modeLCD Screen Indicators Video and Photo record modeVideo and Photo record mode Shortcut menu Manual Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu OK GuideFocus* Auto Focus/Face Detection/Manual Video Play mode Single View Video Play mode Thumbnail ViewVideo Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide Photo Play mode Thumbnail View Video Play mode Single View VolumePhoto Play mode Single View Turning the Screen Indicators ON/OFF Switching the information display modeAccessed functions according to the selected mode Shortcut Menu OK GuidePlay mode Menu Button Record Mode Shortcut function using the Control buttonsVideo Play Mode Selection Initial Setting Time ZONE, Date and TIME, and OSD Language Turning the power on and setting the date and timeSelecting the OSD language OSD language is is changed to the language you selectedSelecting the Storage Media SMX-C24 only About the storage mediaThis camcorder has an embedded 16GB SMX-C24 only memory Inserting / Ejecting the Memory Card Inserting a memory card Ejecting a memory cardSD 512MB~2GB, Sdhc 4~32GB Selecting a Suitable Memory CardBy Panasonic, SanDisk, and Toshiba Low speed card. Please record at a lower resolution Handling a memory cardRecordable Time and Capacity Built-in memory for SMX-C24 onlyRecording Recording VideosPress the Record start/stop button For on-screen information display. ²pageQuick View Function in the Record Mode Appears when recording portraits Recording portraitTaking Photos Set Digital Zoom to On. ²page Zooming in and OUTFocus. ²page How to change between video and photo thumbnail view Changing the Playback ModePlayback Playing Videos Precheck SMX-C24 onlyAdjusting the volume Various Playback OperationsViewing Photos PRECHECKSMX-C24 onlyChanging the Menu Settings You can change the menu settings to customizeRecording options Recording Menu ItemsAuto You can shoot images in Auto adjustment mode ISCENEVideo Resolution Video ResolutionPress the Menu button Control button Photo Resolution Photo ResolutionWide WideEV Exposure Value When the background is overly dark or the subject is brightManual exposure is recommended in the following situations Back Light Back LightFace Detection indicator FocusFocusing manually during recording Manual focus is recommended whenOff Disables the function Anti-Shake Hdis provides a more stable image when youAnti-Shake Hdis Anti-Shake HdisDigital Effect Digital EffectFader FadeWind Cut Digital ZoomWind Cut Digital ZoomTime Lapse REC Time Lapse RECHr 24Hr 48Hr 72Hr Hours Example of Time Lapse REC Total time for recording Recording intervalSafety Zone GuidelineCross GridPlayback Menu Items Playback optionsPlay option Delete You can erase your recordings one by one, or all at oncePhotos to be deleted by pressing the OK button. Then All Files Deletes all videos or photosProtect Pop-up selection menu will appear depending on the selectedStory-Board Print Using View Copy SMX-C24 only Divide Video clip is divided into two videosCombine Share Mark Slide Show StartSlide Show Option File InfoYou can enjoy a slide show with various effects You can see the image information for all imagesSettings options Changing the Menu Settings in SettingsSettings Menu Items Storage Info Format File NoSetting the clock to the local time Visit Time ZoneTime Zone screen will be displayed You can check the time difference between Home and VisitDate Type This function depends on the Date/Time Display settingYou can select the desired date type Time Type Date/Time DisplayPress the Control button / Date/Time Display OK button You can select the time format to displayLCD Brightness LCD ColorPress the Control button / LCD Brightness Press the Menu button to exit the menu. Stby 00000 475MinOff Disables the function On LCD Enhancer operates Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following casesLCD Enhancer Auto LCD OffMenu Design TransparencyMisty White Premium Black You can select the desired menu color to display the menuBeep sound function is canceled in the following cases Beep SoundShutter Sound You can set the menu button beep sound on or offAuto Power Off Press the Control button / Auto Power OffAuto Power Off is disabled in the following instances PC SoftwareTV Display Default SetYou can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display Version DemoUsing with Macintosh Using with WindowsChecking Your Computer Type What YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main FunctionsSystem Requirements Items System RequirementsSet the menu setting to PC Software On. ²page If you do not want to save a new ﬁle, select NoAbout the Intelli-studio main window Displays photo ﬁles only. Displays voice ﬁles onlyPlaying back videos or photos Sharing the videos/photos online Flickr , Facebook orUploading your videos to YouTube directly Intelli-studio runs automatically after you connectPage Set PC Software to Off. ²page Structure of folders and ﬁles on the storage media Videos H.264 yConnecting to other devices Connecting to a TVViewing on a TV Screen Refer to page 47 for the 169 Wide settingVideo/Photo 169 Off in Menu Settings. ²page Recording Dubbing Images on a VCR or DVD/ HDD RecorderCamcorder AV CableMaintenance To clean the LCD monitorTo clean the lens This could cause malfunctionsAdditional Information To prevent damage to the LCD screenUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesTroubleshooting Troubleshooting100 101 102 Symptoms and solutions Symptom Explanation/SolutionIs Auto Power Off set to 5 Min? Auto Power Off to Off ²page104 Recording start/stop105 Set the Beep Sound to OnRecording start/stop button Set your camcorder to Record mode. ²pageDoes not work properly It on again Playback is interrupted 106White color- left 107 Symptom Explanation/SolutionIs inserted Camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution Menu items are Dimmed Cannot Use Because of the following setting108 Cannot UseModel name Video signal109 Warranty 726-7864 RoHS compliant

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