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