Samsung SC-HMX20C - Manual

English _ vii 22. POWER LINES: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from t...

viii _ English 29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used. 31. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,060,220 5,...

English _ ix precautions Warning! • This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. • Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only wi...

x _ English important information on use • Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. • Copyr...

English _ xi IMPORTANT NOTE • Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: - The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. - If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear,...

xii _ English • Be careful of ambient temperature: - Using the HD camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140°F (60°C) or under 32°F (0°C) will result in abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the HD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a...

English _ 01 contents INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HD CAMCORDER 06 PREPARATION 10 BEFORE RECORDING 26 06 What’s included with your HD camcorder 07 Front & left view 08 Right & top view 09 Rear & bottom view 10 Using the remote control 11 Installing the button type ...

English _ 05 This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your HD camcorder. See the reference pages below for more information. introduction to basic features Preparation • Charging the battery pack  page 13 • Setting the date/time and the OSD language.  pages 24-25 • Setting the storage ...

06 _ English WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR HD CAMCORDER Your new HD camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.  The contents may vary depending on the sales r...

10 _ English   REC button   Display( ) button   Skip ( / ) button   Stop ( ) button   MENU button   Control ( / / / / ) buttons   PHOTO button   Zoom (W/T) button   SELF TIMER button   Search ( / ) button   Slow playback ( ) button   Play/Pause ( ) button   Q.MENU button CAUTION When using the remot...

English _ 11 INSTALLING THE BUTTON TYPE BATTERY Installing the button type battery (CR2025) in the remote control 1. Turn the battery holder counterclockwise (as indicated with (  ) mark) using your fingernail or a coin to open it. The battery holder opens. 2. Insert the battery into the battery ho...

12 _ English preparation HOLDING THE HD CAMCORDER Attaching the grip belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of the HD camcorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button, PHOTO button, and the Zoom lever. Adjust the le...

English _ 13 CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK • Use the IA-BP85ST battery pack only. • The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. • Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your HD camcorder. Inserting the battery pack 1. Open the battery pack cover by sliding the OP...

14 _ English preparation Charging indicator The color of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state. • If the battery pack has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green. • If you are charging the battery, the color of the charge indicator is orange. • If an error occurs while the bat...

English _ 15 Continuous recording (without zoom) The times shown in the table reflect the available recording time when the HD camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other functions. In actual recording, the battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference since the Reco...

16 _ English Maintaining the battery pack • The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions. • We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. Th...

English _ 17 BASIC HD CAMCORDER OPERATION Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the POWER switch and MODE button. Turning the HD camcorder on and off You can turn the camcorder on or off by sliding the POWER switch downward. The lens opens automatically when the HD ca...

English _ 19 Movie play mode   Movie play mode   Operating status (Play/Pause) / Highlight view   File name (file number)   Time code (elapsed time / recorded time)   Warning indicators and messages / Volume control   Storage media (built-in memory or memory card)   Battery info. (Remaining battery ...

English _ 21 Photo play mode   Photo play mode   Music slide show / Playback zoom   File name (file number)   Image counter (current image / total number of recorded images)   Storage media (built-in memory or memory card   Battery info. (remaining battery level/time)   LCD enhancer   Photo image re...

English _ 23 USING THE LCD SCREEN Adjusting the LCD screen 1. Open the LCD screen 90 degrees with your finger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. WARNING Do not lift the HD camcorder by holding the LCD screen. • Over-rotation may cause damage to the inside of the hinge that connects t...

24 _ English INITIAL SETTING: OSD LANGUAGE & DATE AND TIME To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language. To store the date and time during recording, set the date/time. Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and t...

English _ 25 Setting the date and time Set the date and time when using this HD camcorder for the first time. 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. 2. Touch the Settings ( ) tab. 3. Touch the up ( )/down ( ) tab until “Date/Time Set ” is displayed. 4. Touch “ Date/Time Set. ” 5. Touch the up ( )/down ( ) tab t...

26 _ English before recording SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA • You can record movie and photo images on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. • You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your HD camcorder. (Some cards are ...

English _ 27 INSERTING/EJECTING A MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN switch upward as shown in the figure. 2. Insert the memory card into the slot until it softly clicks. • Make sure that the terminal portion is facing left and the camcorder is plac...

28 _ English RECORDABLE TIME AND NUMBER OF IMAGES Recordable time for movie images Movie resolution/ Movie quality Storage media (Capacity) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB [HD]1080/30p Approx. 8min Approx. 17min Approx. 35min Approx. 71min Approx. 142min Approx. 284min [HD]1080/ 60i [HD]Super Fine Approx....

English _ 29 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD • You can use a SDHC memory card and MMCplus cards. You can also use a SD memory card, but it is recommended that you use a SDHC memory card and MMCplus with your HD camcorder. (SD card supports upto 2GB.) • MultiMediaCards (MMC) are not supported. • On ...

English _ 31 recording Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES • You can record movie images in Movie mode only.  page 17 • This HD camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the ca...

English _ 33 TAKING PHOTO IMAGES You can take photo images in Photo mode only.  page 17 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Photo ( ).  page 17 • The lens opens automatically with HD camcorder on. • Set the appropriate storage media.  page 26 (...

34 _ English RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) • The EASY Q function is only available with the Movie and Photo modes.  page 17 • With the EASY Q function, most of the HD camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which frees you from making detailed adjustments. 1. Press the EASY...

English _ 35 CAPTURING STILL IMAGES IN MOVIE RECORD MODE (DUAL RECORDING) • This function works only in Movie mode.  page 17 • Your HD camcorder allows the choice to capture digital still images without interrupting video capture; even in STBY mode. • You can record still images on the storage medi...

36 _ English recording CAPTURING STILL IMAGES DURING MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK • This function works only in Play mode.  page 17 • If you press the PHOTO button during playback, the camcorder stops playing and saves one image of the current movie scene that is paused. • Set the appropriate storage medi...

38 _ English SELF RECORD USING THE REMOTE CONTROL • The SELF TIMER function works only in Movie and Photo modes.  page 17 • When you use the SELF TIMER function on the remote control, recording begins automatically in 10 seconds. 1. Press the SELF TIMER button. • The ( ) indicator is displayed. 2. ...

English _ 39 USING THE BUILT-IN FLASH • This function works only in Photo mode.  page 17 • You can take natural looking flash photo images with appropriate illumination using the built-in flash, whether they are night scenes, indoors or in other dark places. Press the Flash ( ) button. • Each time ...

40 _ English playback You can view recorded movie and photo images in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE • You can set the movie recording, the photo recording and the play mode in turn with the MODE button. • You can switch the play mode to the recording ...

English _ 41 PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode.  page 17 • You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index views. • You can also use the playback related buttons on the remote control.  page 42 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and ...

42 _ English Various playback operations Playback / Pause / Stop • Play and Pause functions alternate when you touch the Playback ( )/Pause ( ) tab during playback. touch the Return ( ) tab to stop playback. • You can do the same operation by using the remote control. ( / ) Search playback • During ...

English _ 43 VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode.  page 17 • You can play back and view photo images recorded on the storage media. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play ( ). • Set the appropriate storage media.  page...

44 _ English • Music slide show is available also in the quick menu.  page 54 • HD camcorder provides background music files from its built-in memory as a basic offer on your purchase. When you display saved photos from the built-in memory as Music Slide Show, the saved background music files (SONG...

English _ 45 connection You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the HD camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV. CONNECTING TO A TV Before connecting to a TV • Depending on your TV and cables that are used, the connection method and resolution may differ. • For more...

English _ 47 Viewing on TV screen 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and press the MODE button to set Play ( ).  page 17 2. Turn on the TV and set the input source on the TV to the input connection the HD camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV’s instruction manual to see ...

48 _ English • Adjust the sound volume on the TV. • The remote control is useful when operating the HD camcorder while viewing an image on a TV screen. • Information that the HD camcorder is recording will appear on the TV screen: You can switch between the on-screen information display modes. Refer...

English _ 49 using the menu items You can operate the HD camcorder more usefully by setting menus related to recording, playback and setting. HANDLING MENUS AND QUICK MENUS • You can change the menu settings to customise your HD camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below ...

50 _ English ✪ Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the White Balance in movie mode When using Menu ( ) tab: 1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. 2. Touch “ White Balance. ” • If the item is not on the screen, touch the up ( ) or down ( ) tab...

English _ 51 MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. Recording menu items ( ) Operating mode Movie ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page Scene Mode (AE)   Auto 55 White Balance   Auto 56 Exposure   Auto 57 Supe...

52 _ English using the menu items Playback menu items ( ) Operating mode Movie ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page Play Option  X Play All 69 Highlight  X - 70 Playlist  X - 86-87 Delete   - 89 Protect   - 88 Copy   - 90 Edit Partial Delete  X - 80 Divide  X - 81 Combine  X - 84 Cont. Captu...

English _ 53 Setting menu items ( ) Operating mode Default value Page Format - 74 Beep Sound On 75 Shutter Sound On 75 Auto Power Off 5 min 75 REC Lamp On 76 Remote On 76 USB Connect Mass Storage 76 TV Type 16:9 77 Component Out Auto 77 TV Display On 78 Default Set - 78 Language - 78 Demo On 79 Anyn...

54 _ English using the menu items QUICK MENU ITEMS • Accessible items in quick menu vary depending on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. Recording menu items Operating mode Movie ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page Storage   Memory 26 Resolution   Movie: [HD] 1...

English _ 55 RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can setup the menu items for movie and photo images recording. Scene Mode (AE) This HD camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording. You can also specify one of six modes depending on subje...

62 _ English using the menu items • The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is set. • This function will be set to “ Auto ” in the EASY Q mode. • When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens. • If you set the “ Super...

64 _ English using the menu items Quality • You can select the quality of a movie to be recorded. • Regarding detailed image capacity, see page 28. Settings Contents On-screen display Super Fine Records in the highest quality. Fine Records in the high quality. Normal Records in the normal quality. M...

66_ English Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disables the function. None On Fader is executed. Fade in Press the Recording start/...

English _ 67 Guideline • Guideline displays certain patterns on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording movie or photo images. • The HD camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disable the function. None Enables you to c...

68 _ English Sharpness This function allows the user to obtain sharper photo images by processing the image after it is shot. Settings Contents On-screen display Normal The photo images appear with sharp edges and are suitable for printing. None Soft Smoothes the edges of photo images. Sharp Enhance...

70 _ English Highlight Shows a section of recorded movie images at random according to the total play time and number of files. Settings Contents On-screen display Recent Shows a section of a movie image(s) that was created within 24 hours of the most recent one. All Shows a section of all movie ima...

78 _ English TV Display You can select the output path of the OSD (On-Screen Display). This allows you to set the OSD for viewing on the TV. Settings Contents On-screen display Off The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. None On The OSD appears in the LCD screen and a TV. None Default Set You can re...

English _ 79 Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your HD camcorder so that you may use them more easily. Settings Contents On-screen display Off Disables the function. None On Activates demonstration mode and shows various features. None • The Demo f...

80 _ English You can edit recorded movie images in various ways. Movie image editing cannot be performed when the battery is low. DELETING A SECTION OF A MOVIE IMAGE • This function works only in Play mode.  page 17 • A movie image can be partially deleted. 1. Touch the HD Movie ( HD ) tab or SD Mo...

English _ 81 • You can not delete the protected images. You must first release the protect function to delete it.  page 88 • A deleted part of the movie image can not be recovered. • If you want to edit from the first step, touch the Return ( ) tab. • Partial deletion is not available when the the ...

82 _ English 4. Search the point of division by touching the playback related ( , , , , or ) tabs. • You can jump directly to the division point by touching the desired point on the progress bar. 5. Touch the pause ( ) tab at the point of division, then touch the Cutting ( ) tab. • The message “ Div...

English _ 83 • You can not delete the protected images. You must first release the protect function to delete it.  page 88 • Search and slow playback are useful when designating division points. • The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0.5 seconds. • A mo...

84 _ English COMBINING TWO MOVIE IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode.  page 17 • You can combine two different movie images. 1. Touch the HD Movie ( HD ) tab or SD Movie ( SD ) tab. • The thumbnail index view appears accordingly. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Edit ”  “ Combine. ” • If t...

English _ 85 PLAYLIST What’s the “Playlist?” The playlist is created by gathering your favorite recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, it will consume little of the storage capacity. When creating or deleting a playlist, the original movie image will not be erased....

86 _ English Creating the playlist • This function works only in Play mode.  page 17 • You can create a playlist on this HD camcorder by gathering your favorites from the recorded movie images. Since the playlist is not created by copying data, you will consume little of the storage capacity. 1. Pr...

English _ 87 Arranging the order of movie images within a playlist You can arrange movie images within a playlist by moving them to the desired positions. 1. Touch “ Playlist ”  “ 1080/30P, ” “ 1080/60i, ” “ 480/60P, ” or “ Slow Motion ” (arranging playlist according to movie resolution)  Menu ( )...

88 _ English This chapter describes information about movie or photo file management tools such as protection, deletion, and copy. Image management cannot be performed when the battery is low. PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE • This function works only in Play mode.  page 17 • You can protect imp...

English _ 89 DELETING IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode.  page 17 • You can erase the images recorded on the storage media. • An image that has been deleted cannot be recovered. 1. Touch the HD Movie ( HD ) tab, SD Movie ( SD ) tab, or Photo ( ) tab. 2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Delet...

90 _ English COPYING IMAGES • This function works only in Play mode.  page 17 • You can copy images between the built-in memory and a memory card. • Images are copied to the destination storage while leaving original images in the source storage. (It copies from the currently-used storage to anothe...

English _ 91 You can print photo images by inserting the DPOF setting card to a DPOF-compatible printer or connecting the HD camcorder to the PictBridge printer. DPOF PRINT SETTING • Print Mark (DPOF) can be set only on photo images stored in the memory card. • This function works only in Play mode....

92 _ English DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER If your printer is compatible with PictBridge, photo images can be printed easily by connecting the camcorder with the USB cable directly to the printer. DPOF setting can also be used.  page 91 NOTICE: After selecting “ PictBridge ” in the menu...

English _ 93 PictBridge menu Setting the date/time imprint option Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “ Date/Time ”  “ Off, ” “ Date, ” “ Time, ” or “ Date & Time ”  Return ( ) tab. To print using the DPOF setting If the printer is compatible with DPOF, you can use the DPOF setting.  page 91 • If the pr...

94 _ English connecting to a PC This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a PC using the USB cable for various functions. ✪ When connecting a USB cable to a PC, refer to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS CyberLink DVD Suite The follow...

English _ 95 INSTALLING THE CyberLink DVD Suite DVD Suite is software for easily editing MPEG, AVI, and other video files, still images, and other contents for creating a movie. Before you begin: Quit any other software you are using. (Check that there are no other application icons on the status ba...

English _ 97 CONNECTING THE USB CABLE To copy the movie files and photo files to your PC, connect your HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. 1. Set the “ USB Connect ” to “ Mass Storage. ”  page 76 2. Connect the HD camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. • Don’t apply excessive force when inserti...

98 _ English VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn the HD camcorder on. • Set the “ USB Connect ” to “ Mass Storage. ”  page 76 (It is set to “ Mass Storage ” by default when you purchase the HD camcorder.) • Set the appropriate storage media.  page 26 (I...

English _ 99 Structure of folders and files on the storage media • The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows: • Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name. It may not be playable. • The file naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System). Image configurat...

100 _ English Image format Movie image • Movie images are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is “ .MP4. ” • The image size is 1920X1080(HD), 720x480(SD) or 448x336(SD).  page 63 • Movie images recorded in the [SD] 480/60p resolution at Normal image quality are saved at 640x480, 30p (VGA...

English _ 101 PLAYING BACK THE VIDEO FILES ON YOUR PC Installing the CyberLink DVD Suite (  pages 95-96) allows your PC to simply back up and playback your video files. Enjoy the high quality of graphics and sound of the videos on your PC screen. Programs in the DVD Suite Package You can playback, ...

102 _ English connecting to a PC Setting ‘.MP4’ file format for Auto Play If you set the ‘MP4’ format as Auto Play file, your video files will be played right away when selected. 1. Click the ( ) icon on the PowerDVD control menu screen. 2. Click "Advanced" tab on the "Configuration"...

English _ 103 MAINTENANCE Your HD camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. • For safekeeping of the HD camcorder, turn it off. ...

104 _ English ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media • Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data. - Do not bend or drop the storage media, or subject it to strong pressure, jolts or vibrations. - Do not splash the storage media with water. - Do not us...

English _ 105 Battery packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: • To avoid hazards - Do not burn. - Do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, carry the battery in ...

106 _ English USING YOUR HD CAMCORDER ABROAD • Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. • Before using your HD camcorder abroad, check the following items. • Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V. You can ...

English _ 107 TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Battery pack Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The battery pack is ...

108 _ English Message Icon Informs that... Action Card Locked The write protection tab on an SD or SDHC card has been set to lock. • Release write protection tab. Unknown - The memory card cannot be recognized in case of Card Error, Not Formatted or Not Supported Card. • Insert the proper memory car...

110 _ English CAUTION When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using • What is dew condensation? Dew condensation happens when a HD camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous place. The Dew condenses on the ex...

English _ 111 ✪ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The HD camcorder does not turn on. • The battery pack may not be installed on your HD camcorder. Insert a battery pack to...

112 _ English Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top/ bottom or on the left/right. • It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display specification....

114 _ English Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions are not operable. • Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly.  page 27 • If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder.  page 74 Image cannot be deleted. • Release...

English _ 115 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. • Set “Focus” to “Auto.”  page 59 • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually.  page 60 • The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens ...

118 _ English Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution The computer does not recognize your HD camcorder. • Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect it again correctly. Cannot play a movie file properly on a PC. • A video codec is need...

English _ 121 specifications Model name: SC-HMX20C System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/1.8” CMOS (Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) (Max: 6.4M pixels/Effective: 4M pixels) Lens F1.8 10x (Opt...

S AMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defectiv...