Memory Camcorder
user manual
imagine the possibilities
VP-MX20 VP-MX20H VP-MX20L VP-MX20R VP-MX20C VP-MX20CH
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key features of your memory camcorder
Enjoying Various Playback Features
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precautions
safety warnings
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean
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The recorded contents cannot be compensated for
BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER
Make a backup of important recorded data
Before recording important video, make a trial recording
IMPORTANT NOTE
precautions on use
Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care
Liquid crystal display
Do not clean the memory camcorder body with benzene or thinner
Be careful of unusual ambient temperature
Do not point directly at the sun
Do not use the memory camcorder near TV or radio
NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
Correct Disposal of This Product
Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment
BASIC FEATURES
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INTRODUCTION TO
MEMORY CAMCORDER
PLAYBACK
RECORDING
RECORDING OPTIONS
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PLAYBACK OPTIONS
SETTINGS OPTIONS
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CONNECTING TO OTHER
CONNECTING TO A PC
MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL
TROUBLESHOOTING
Step1 Preparation
introduction to basic features
Step2 Recording
Step3 Playing back
Step5 Easy Upload to YouTube
Step4 Connecting to a PC
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You Tube
WHATS INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER
getting to know your memory camcorder
+ The exact shape of each item may vary by model
Audio/Video Cable
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FRONT & LEFT VIEW
1 Lens open/close switch 2 Internal microphone 3 Lens 4 MENU button
5 OK button 6 Control button 7 Recording start/stop button
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REAR & BOTTOM VIEW
1 MODE indicator Record / Player 2 MODE button 3 AV cable jack
7 Charging indicator CHG 8 POWER switch
Angle Adjustment
USING THE ACCESSORIES
preparation
Attaching a Grip Belt
Link the memory camcorder to a computer or a TV with the cradle
Using the Cradle VP-MX20C/MX20CH only
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Battery Pack installation / ejection
CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE
Inserting the battery pack
Ejecting the battery pack
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Charging the Battery Pack
Auto Power Off Function
Charging indicator
Auto Power Off to Off. ²page
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Battery
Battery Level Display
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Indicator
Continuous Recording without zoom
Battery type
TV Fine
Media
On handling a battery pack
About battery packs
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About the battery life
Maintaining the battery pack
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preparation
Using memory camcorder with AC power adaptor
Using a household power source
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
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BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER
Setting the operating modes
Turning memory camcorder on or off
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Movie Record mode
LCD SCREEN INDICATORS
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Movie Record mode Shortcut menu Manual
Movie Record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
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preparation
Movie Play mode Single View
Movie Play mode Thumbnail View
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Movie Play mode Single Volume
Movie Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
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preparation
Switching the information display mode
TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF
Checking the remained battery and memory capacity
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USING THE LCD ENHANCER FUNCTION
preparation
USING THE MENU BUTTON
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
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USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS
preparation
Movie Record mode
Using the Control button
Movie Play mode
Menu selection
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SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE
preparation
Movie Record mode
Shortcut function using the Control buttons
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Movie Play mode
Turning the power on and setting the date and time
INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE
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preparation
On charging the built-in rechargeable battery
Simple setting of the clock by time difference
Turning the date and time display on/off
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Selecting the OSD language
INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE
preparation
Using a memory card not supplied
Using the built-in memory VP-MX20C/MX20CH only
about the storage media
SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA VP-MX20C/MX20CH ONLY
Inserting a memory card
INSERTING / EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD
Ejecting a memory card
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SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD
You can use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus
of the following capacity 512MB ~ 16GB
Common cautions for memory card
MMCplus Multi Media Card plus
Handling a memory card
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TV Super Fine, TV Fine, TV Normal, Web&Mobile
about the storage media
Recordable time for movie images
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY
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You can use a SDHC or MMCplus memory card on your memory camcorder
about the storage media
TV Super Fine, TV Fine, TV Normal, Web&Mobile
RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES
recording
3. Press the Recording start/stop button
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To cancel EASY Q mode
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE
The EASY Q and Anti-Shake HDIS
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To zoom in
ZOOMING IN AND OUT
To zoom out
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MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK
playback
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Adjusting the volume
Still playback pause X/ ZZ
Various Playback Operations
Skip playback Z / Z
Frame-by-frame playback ZZX
recording options
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS
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For Movie Record Menus Press MODE button to set Record
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Menu items in Movie Record
MENU ITEMS
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recording options
iSCENE
USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS
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Adjusts the White Balance automatically
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Adjusts for a cloudy sky or shady location
Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting
Exposure
Setting the exposure manually
Auto
Manual
Recommended shutter speed when recording
Setting the shutter speed manually
Shutter
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Face detection
Focus
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Manual focus is recommended in the following situations
Focusing manually during recording
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recording options
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Anti-Shake HDIS
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display
Digital Effect
BLK&WHT
Sepia
It supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC
Resolution
169 Wide
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Wind Cut
Disables the function
Voice Mute
on-screen display
Backlight compensation is executed
Back Light
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Interval REC Interval recording
Setting the Interval
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None
The memory camcorder automatically adjusts image brightness
1/25
Records a brighter image brighter
Press the Recording start/stop button when Fader is set to Out
When the recording is done, the fader will be executed
Fader
Fade in
Digital Zoom
Guideline
recording composition
Grid
Menu items in Movie Play
playback options
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Settings
Plays back from the selected image to the last image
SETTING THE PLAY OPTION
The selected movie image will be played
All movie images will be played repeatedly
All Files
DELETING MOVIE IMAGES
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playback options
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PROTECTING MOVIE IMAGES
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COPYING MOVIE IMAGES VP-MX20C/MX20CH ONLY
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playback options
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FILE INFORMATION
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN SETTINGS
settings options
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MENU ITEMS
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LCD Brightness
Transparency
settings
USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS
Storage
Storage Info
Format
Reset
File No
Do not format the recording medium on the PC or a different device
Time Zone
Setting the clock to the local time Visit
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settings options
Cities
Cities used to set the time zone
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Cities
Date Format
Date/Time Set
Time Format
Date/Time
LCD Colour
LCD Brightness
Beep Sound
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Default Set
Auto Power Off
The OSD appears in the LCD screen and TV. Connecting to a TV ²page
TV Display
Menu Colour
Version
Transparency
Language
TRANSFERRING A RECORDED FILE THROUGH A USB CONNECTION
connecting to a PC
USB Connection Speed depending on the System
Cyberlink MediaShow4 System Requirements
Intel Pentium III or Pentium 4 is a trademark of the Intel Corporation
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Before you begin
INSTALLING THE CYBERLINK MEDIASHOW4
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connecting to a PC
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7. “Setup Complete” appears
Disconnecting the USB cable
CONNECTING THE USB CABLE
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connecting to a PC
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VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA
Image format
Structure of folders and files on the storage media
Movie Images H.264
Movie Images
Playing Back Files on the PC
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC
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UPLOADING MOVIE IMAGES IN THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YouTube
connecting to a PC
You Tube
CONNECTING TO A TV
connecting to other devices
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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN
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RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER
connecting to other devices
MAINTENANCE
maintenance & additional information
Cleaning the memory camcorder
To clean the exterior
To prolong service life, avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth
To clean the lens
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media
LCD screen
To prevent damage and prolong service life
Battery packs
Temperature range specifications
To avoid hazards
Power sources
USING YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER ABROAD
On TV colour systems
PAL-compatible countries/regions
Warning indicators and messages
troubleshooting
Power source
Auto Power Off to Off ²page
Recording
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Playback
troubleshooting
Power
Symptoms and solutions
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
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Displays
troubleshooting
Symptom
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Menu
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Storage Media
troubleshooting
Symptom
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Pressing the Recording start
Recording
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Set Beep Sound to On
troubleshooting
Symptom
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Adjusting the image during recording
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
Playback on other devices TV, etc
Playback on your memory camcorder
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troubleshooting
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Connecting to a computer
Overall operations
Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etc
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troubleshooting
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specifications
Country
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Contact Centre
Web Site
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