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