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