Samsung HMX-M20BP User Manual

HMX-M20SPHMX-M20BPDigital Camcorderwww.samsung.com/registerUser Manual

contentsADVANCED OPERATION5545 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO mode)47 Capturing photos while playing back videos48 Zooming49 Basic Pla

100system setting1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “Auto Power Off.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or

1011. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “USB Connect.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab.B

102system setting1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “TV Type.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit ( ) or Return

1031. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “Analog TV Out.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.• Check the TV type, connection jack, and the resolution

1041. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “Demo”  “On.”• If you don't want this function, touch “Off.”2. To exit the menu, touch the Exit (

105DELETING A SECTION OF A VIDEOYou can delete a scene partially. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up important recordings s

106editing video clips1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Edit”  “Divide.”2. Touch a desired video to edit.• The selected video is displayed as paused.3. S

1071. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Edit”  “Combine.”2. Touch video thumbnails to be combined.• The (√) indicator and the order number are displayed on t

108• You can create a playlist on the same memory card by gathering your favorite scenes from the recorded videos. Adding or deleting videos from a p

1091. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Playlist.”• The menu window appears for selecting the video resolution.2. Touch “HD” or “SD.”• The thumbnail display

80 MIC Level80 Digital Zoom81 Cont. Shot82 Bracket Shot82 Self Timer83 Time Lapse REC85 Quick view86 Guideline86 Advance playback86 Play Option87 Sto

1101. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Playlist.”2. Touch “HD” or “SD.”• Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen.3

1111. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Playlist.”2. Touch “HD” or “SD.”• Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen.3

1121. Touch the Play( )  HD(HD), SD(SD) or Photo ( ) tab.• Videos or photos appear as thumbnails.2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Protect.”3. Touch a de

1131. Touch the Play( )  HD(HD), SD(SD) or Photo ( ) tab.• Videos or photos appear as thumbnails.2. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Delete.”3. Touch a des

114• When you select the “Set All” option, the number of copies to be printed is set to 1.• Selecting the “Set All” or “Reset All” options may take a

1151. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “USB Connect”  “PictBridge.”2. Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer.3. Turn your pri

116To set the date/time imprint1. In the printer mode, touch the Menu ( ) tab.• The print options appear on the screen.2. Touch the “Date/Time.”3. To

117connecting to a TVCONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TVYou can enjoy High Definition (HD) quality videos, recorded in “1920x1080” or “1280x720” resolu

118• When connecting to TV using the component/AV cable, match the colours between the cables and the corresponding jacks.• Videos recorded using th

119CONNECTING TO A REGULAR TVYou can enjoy images recorded with your HD camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. Images recorded wi

contentsEDITING VIDEO105EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS117USING A COMPUTER123OTHER INFORMATION131105 Editing video clips105 Deleting a section of a video106 D

120connecting to a TVNornal TVCamcorderComponent/AV cableSignal flowType B: Connecting a Component/AV cable for the composite output.Type B: Connecting

121• Adjust the volume at the moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may include the noise.• If the “TV Display” is set “Off

1221. Turn on your camcorder, and touch the play( ) tab.• Set “TV Type” according to the display device  page 102• Touch the Menu( )  Setting ( )tab

123Check your computer type before using!!!To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type first. And then, take the steps

124Main FunctionsWHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTERYou can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer b

• Use the provided USB cable. • Don’t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into/from a USB jack.• Insert a USB after ch

using with a Windows computerStep 2. About the Intelli-studio main window• When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are dis

Step 3. Playing back the videos (or photos)• You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application.1. Run the Intelli-st

using with a Windows computerFor more information about Intelli-studio use, see the Help Guide by clicking the “Help”  “Help.”Step 5. Sharing the vid

129Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media• If the “Removable Disk” window does not appear, confi rm the connection (page 125) or perform steps

1. Insert a memory card. page 35• You can use commercially available SDHC(SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. 2. Insert the

using with a Windows computer130Structure of folders and files on the storage media• The folder and file structure for storage media is as follows:• T

131Battery packMessage Icon Informs that... ActionLow Battery -The battery pack is almost discharged.• Replace with a charged battery or connect the

132warning indicators and messagesPlaybackMessage Icon Informs that ... ActionTotal file size is over 3.8GB.-Total file size that can be combined is lim

133USBMessage Icon Informs that... ActionFail Printer ConnectingChange 'USB Connect'-A problem occured when connecting the camcorder via USB

134warning indicators and messagesPowerSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe camcorder does not turn on.• The battery pack may not be installed on your cam

135TROUBLESHOOTINGRecordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionPressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording.• Press the MODE button to se

136warning indicators and messagesTROUBLESHOOTINGPlayback on your camcorderSymptom Explanation/SolutionPlayback (Play/Pause) function does not work.•

137TROUBLESHOOTINGConnecting to a computerSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe computer does not recognise your camcorder.• Disconnect the USB cable from

138Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.The suggestions below will help you fulfill any war

139ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONStorage media• Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.- Do not bend o

• Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 format “1080/50p” which provides highly-detailed, beautiful images. page 61• The default setting is “1080

140USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD• Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.• Before using your camcorder abroad, check the follo

141SystemVideo signalPicture compression formatAudio compression formatImage deviceLensFocal lengthPALH.264 (MPEG-4.AVC)AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)1/2

If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre.Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDERegion C

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with sepa

RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do

STEP3: Play back videos or photos1. Touch the Play ( ) tab on the screen in STBY mode.2. Touch the thumbnail (HD/SD/ ) tab, then touch the desired i

quick start guideSTEP5: Delete videos or photosIf the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos data that

Checking your accessories• The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.• The contents may vary depending on the sales region.• Parts and ac

CMOS10.0MEGAPIXELSVIEWCHECKCHG❸❷❶❺❻❼❽ ❾ 󰣬❿󰣮❹󰣱󰣭󰣰󰣯18Front/Left/Rightgetting to know the camcorderLOCATION OF CONTROLSDuring a recording, be careful not

+OPEN❾Q. MENUMODECHGDC IN❶❷❸❽❿CHDC IN❹❺❻❼19Rear/Bottom1 MODE button/Mode indicator (Video()/Photo( ) mode)2 Charging (CHG) lamp3 Recording start/St

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;WARNINGMeans that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury.CAUTIONMeans that there is a

20IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYSThe available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on t

21The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The indicato

22IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYSThe available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on t

23The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values. The below in

OPEN󰦂❸❷ ❶24Inserting the battery pack1. Open the battery/memory card cover by sliding the battery/memory card cover switch towards ①. 2. Insert the

25Charging the battery pack with the AC power adaptor• The battery pack is not charged during the power saving mode, which may keep the mode indicato

MODECHG26CHECKING THE BATTERY STATEYou can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.To check the charging stateThe colour of the CHG la

27Available running time for the battery pack Battery Type BP125ACharging time Approx. 180min.Video Resolution HD (1080/50i) SD (576/50p)Continuous re

28About the running time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 77˚F (25˚C). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual b

CMOS10.0MEGAPIXELSVIEWCHECKCHG291. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.• Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen

• This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and in High Definition Video (HD-VIDEO) or Standard Definition Video(SD-VIDEO).• Ple

SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE• The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:- When the camcorder has a cable connection. (US

CMOS10.0MEGAPIXELSVIEWCHECKCHG31You can switch the on-screen information display mode.Press the display(/ CHECK) button.• The full and minimum displa

32• When the power is off, press and hold the display ( / CHECK) button.• When the power is on, press and hold the display (/ CHECK) button for abou

33first time settingsBuilt-in rechargeable battery• Your camcorder includes a built-in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings ev

Submenu items“English”  “한국어”  “Français”  “Deutsch”  “Italiano”  “Español”  “Português”  “Nederlands”  “Svenska”  “Suomi”  “Norsk”  “Dansk

󰦂OPEN351. Open the battery/memory card cover by sliding the battery/memory card cover switch towards ①. 2. Insert the memory card into the card slot

36Compatible memory cards• This camcorder can be used with SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. It is recommended to u

37• If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder. Note that formatting erases all informatio

38• The figures in the table may differ depending on the actual recording conditions and subject.• The higher the quality and resolution, the more me

CMOS10.0MEGAPIXELSVIEWCHECKCHGQ.MENU10.0 MEGA PIXELSCMOS39Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from damage b

The following terms are used in this manual:•‘Scene’referstothepointwhereyoupressRecordStart/Stopbuttontostartrecordinguntilyoupress

40BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONINGUse both hands while taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking.Try to avoid any slight movement whi

MODECHGQ. MENU41Two Recording start/stop buttons to suit your preference!• This camcorder features two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the re

42• If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited.• Samsung is not responsible for any damage oc

43CAPTURING PHOTOS IN VIDEO RECORD MODE (STILL SHOT)Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording, even in STBY mode.PRECHECK

441. Select a subject to record.• Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording.• Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the

451. Press the SMART AUTO button.• () indicator is displayed. (when activating the SMART AUTO mode, Anti-shake (DIS) indicator also appears.)2. Adju

46basic recording• The SMART AUTO mode automatically sets the following record functions: “ SCENE,” ”White Balance,” “Aperture,” “Shutter,” “EV,” “3D

47Capturing photos continually while playing back videosYou can capture photos continually during video playback.1. Select the desired options includ

48To zoom inPress the T (zoom) button on the LCD panel or slide the zoom lever towards T (telephoto).• The distant subject is gradually magnified and

49• You can switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Play () tab on the LCD screen. You will find the mo

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Follow all instructions carefully. WARNINGDo not overload

50basic playback1. Touch “HD” or “SD.”• Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen.• To change the current t

51Various playback operationsPlayback / Pause / Stop• Playback and Pause alternates when touching the Playback ( ) / Pause ( ) tab during playback.•

52basic playback1. Touch the Photo ( ) tab.• The thumbnail view appears. • To change the current thumbnail view, select (), or ( ) tab on the scree

531. Touch the Photo ( ) tab.• The thumbnail view appears.• To change the current thumbnail page, touch up () or down () tab.2. Touch the Menu (

541. Touch the Photo ( ) tab.• The thumbnail view appears.• To change the current thumbnail page, touch up () or down ( ) tab.2. Touch a desired p

55• When using the menu or Q.MENU items, some menu items can not be used at the same time, or may be grayed out.• For more information, see the Trou

56advanced recordingRecording menu itemsOperation modeVideo ( ) Photo ( ) Default value PageSCENEAuto60Resolution1080/50i,6M(3328 x 1872)61Quality

57Operation modeVideo ( ) Photo ( ) Default value PageFocusAuto 70Face DetectionOff 71Magic TouchXOff 75Metering XMulti 76Anti-Shake (HDIS)Off

58advanced recordingSetting menu itemsOperation mode Default value PageStorage Info-97Format - 98File No. Series 92Time Zone Home 93Date/Time Set - 91

59Q.MENU ITEMSYour camcorder provides quick menus consisting of the functions you may frequently use. Pressing the Q.MENU button will let you start ma

Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed.Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as it m

60TipSetting the SCENE mode by dragging on the touch panel:• Touch and drag to the left or right side on the LCD screen. You can switch the setting

61• “50p” indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 50 frames per second.• “50i” indicates the camcorder will record in interl

62advanced recording1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab  “Quality.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit () or Return ( ) tab.

63Understanding Slow Motionex) The number of frames used for video recording:• When recording in slow motion, the recording stops after 10 seconds bu

64advanced recordingTo set the white balance manually1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “White Balance” “Custom WB.”• The “() Set White Balance” indicator i

65Higher ISO sensitivity might produce a grainy (noisy) effect on the photo images.Submenu items• Auto: Automatically sets the ISO to compensate for

66advanced recordingSubmenu items• Auto: The camcorder automatically sets the appropriate shutter speed value.• Manual ( 1/XX): Touch decrease (() o

67Submenu items• Off: Disables the function. • On (): Sets a shutter speed automatically to record an image brighter in low illumination.1. Touch th

68advanced recordingSubmenu items• Off : Disables the function.• On ( ): Expresses more shadow and highlight details for recorded images.1. Touch th

69Submenu items• Off ( ): Using the auto discharge function, the flash does not fire. • Auto (): Using the auto discharge function, the flash fires unde

CAUTIONDo not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder near dense

70advanced recordingSubmenu items• Auto: In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the

71Face Detection submenu in the Video Record mode• Off: Disables the function.• On (): Records under the optimal condition by detecting faces automat

72Taking photos with Smile ShotWhen the subject is adjusted on the LCD screen, the camcorder detects a smiling subject and record it automatically.1.

73Registering My Star in Photo Record mode.By registering faces that are frequently recorded, you can adjust focus and exposure before recording. To u

74advanced recordingChanging priority of registered faces in Photo Record modeYou can only change or delete the importance order of faces that are reg

75Submenu items• Off: Disable the function.• On(): You can simply touch the subject shown on the LCD screen that you would like to focus on. The brig

76Submenu items• Multi ( ): Meters the multiple portions of the screen and determines the appropriate aperture.• Centre (): Measures the entire scre

77Examples of 7 digital effect options1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Digital Effect.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.3. To exit the menu, touch the Ex

78advanced recordingSubmenu items• Off: Disables the function• In (): As soon as you start recording, it will fade in.• Out (): When the recording

791. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Tele Macro.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit () or Return ( ) tab.• When using th

safety informationDo not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder.Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it. The LCD

80advanced recording1. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Digital Zoom.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit () or Return ( )

811. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Cont. Shot.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.3. To exit the menu, touch the Exit () or Return ( ) tab.• When an error

82advanced recordingSubmenu items• Off: Disables the function.• On (): Record five pictures with different brightness setting values such as +0.3EV, -

83Time Lapse RECYou can record still images by selected time interval and play the recorded images in succession. For instance, a camcorder on a trip

84advanced recordingExample of Time Lapse RecordingThe Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at the predefined interval over the total rec

85Submenu items• Off: Quick View icon does not appear on the screen after you finish the recording.• On(): Quick View icon appears on the screen as so

861. Touch the Menu ( ) tab “Guideline.”2. Touch a desired guideline according to the subject.• The selected guideline appears on the screen.If you

871. Touch “HD” or “SD.”• Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen.• To change the current thumbnail view,

88advanced playback1. Touch “HD” or “SD.”• Video thumbnails corresponding to the selected video quality appear on the screen.• To change the curren

891. Touch the Menu ( ) tab. “Share Mark.”• The thumbnail index view appears to set the Share mark.2. Touch the desired video files to upload.• The

contentsPREPARATION13BASIC OPERATION412 Before reading this user manual5 Safety information9 Contents13 Quick start guide13 You can record videos o

90Submenu items• 1Cut: Captures only one still image.• 2Cut/1Sec (): Captures up to 2 still images per second by pressing the PHOTO button.• 5Cut/1

91Submenu items• Off : Current date/time information is not displayed.• Date : Displays the current date.• Time : Displays the current time.• Date

92Submenu items• 12Hr : Displays the time information in 12 hour units.• 24Hr : Displays the time information in 24 hour units.1. Touch the Menu ( )

93Submenu items• Home : The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date/Time Set menu.Select it when using this camcorder for the first t

94system settingSubmenu items• Brightness : Adjusts the brightness of the LCD screen.• Colour : Adjusts the saturation of the LCD screen.1. Touch th

95Submenu items• Off : Disable the function.• On : When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in Video or Photo STBY mode, or for more than

96system settingSubmenu items• Off : In the standby mode, closing the LCD screen turns off the camcorder.• 5 Min : In the standby mode, closing the

97Storage InfoThis function shows you the storage information of the selected storage media (memory card), such as used and available memory space, et

98system setting1. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “Format.”• A message appears asking about formatting the memory card.2. Touch “Yes.”• The

991. Touch the Menu ( )  Setting ( ) tab  “Beep Sound.”2. Touch a desired submenu item.3. To exit, touch the Exit ( ) or Return ( ) tab until the me