Samsung HMX-U20SP User Manual

User ManualHMX-U20BPHMX-U20RPHMX-U20LPHMX-U20SPHigh Definition Digital Camcorderwww.samsung.com/register

30 Recording videos or photos32 Recording with auto scene detection (smart auto)33 Capturing photos during video record-ing (dual recording)34 Zoo

55 Shutter Sound56 Auto Power Off56 PC Software57 TV Connect Guide57 TV Display58 Default Set58 Language58 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)59 What you can do wit

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

Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realise the clearest video quality. 1. Press the Power () button.2. Press the Recording

STEP3: Play back videos or photosViewing the LCD screen of your camcorderYou can find your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view

Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC1. Start the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the built-in USB jack of the cam

The contents may vary depending on the sales region.Parts and accessories can be purchased after consulting with your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is

Front & Right sideLOCATION OF CONTROLS󱌮 LCD screen󱌰 Photo ( ) button󱌲 Zoom (W/T) lever󱌴 Recording start/stop ( ) button󱌶 Play () button󱌸 ////O

Rear/Left/Bottom sideBe careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.󱌮 Lens󱌰 Internal microphone󱌲 Jack cover (AV, HDMI, DC I

1 Video record mode2 Remaining recordable time3 Operating mode (STBY (Standby) / M (Recording))4 Photo counter (total number of recordable photos)

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

1 Video play mode2 Operating status (Play / Pause)3 Time code (elapsed time/recorded time)4 File name (file number)5 Recorded date/time display6

Inserting the battery1. Open the battery cover by sliding the OPEN lever as shown in the figure.2. Insert the battery into the battery slot until it

PRECHECK!Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder. Use the AC adaptor supplied with the camcorder or the built-in USB jack.

The battery level display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery.Battery level indicatorState MessageFully charged -25~50% used -5

Available running time for the battery Battery typeIA-BH130LBCharging time180min. (AC power adaptor) / 360min. (Built-in USB jack)Video resolutionHD

About the battery lifeBattery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant, it is

This camcorder provides one record mode for both video and photo recordings. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to

USING THE SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)The Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. Press

USING THE ////OK BUTTONButton Record modePlay modeMenu selectionVideo play mode: Single viewPhoto play mode: Single viewOKAccess the shortcut me

first time settingsBuilt-in rechargeable batteryYour camcorder includes a built-in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even af

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future refe

Submenu items“English”  “⦽ǎᨕ”  “Français”  “Deutsch”  “Italiano”  “Español”  “Português”  “Русский”  “፩ၭ”  “ ”SELECTING THE OSD LANGUAGEYou c

To insert a memory card 1. Open the memory card cover by sliding the OPEN lever as shown in the figure.2. Insert the memory card into the card slot u

Compatible memory cardsThis camcorder can be used with SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. We recommend you use an SDH

Handling a memory cardWe recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss.We cannot guarantee that you can

RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITYThe following shows the camcorder's maximum recording time and number of images according to the resolution / memory

USING THE WRIST STRAPAttach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from being dropped.BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONINGHold

RECORDING VIDEOS OR PHOTOSThis camcorder supports both High Definition(HD) and Standard Definition(SD) image resolutions. It also supports various resol

Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on

RECORDING WITH AUTO SCENE DETECTION (SMART AUTO)User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing

CAPTURING PHOTOS DURING VIDEO RECORDING (DUAL RECORDING)Your camcorder can capture photos without interrupting video recording. It is convenient to re

For Open Source Licence information, refer to the “OpenSource-U20.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.• All the trade names and registered trademarks mention

Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.The minimum focal length between the camcorder and the subject is about 7.87 inches (20cm) for w

basic playbackCHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODEYou can set the record mode and the play mode in turn with the Play ( ) button.When you shift to the play mode

PLAYING VIDEOSYou can find desired videos quickly using the thumbnail index view.PRECHECK!Insert a memory card. page 251. Press the Play ( ) button t

Various playback operationsStill playback (pause) ( / ZZ )Press the OK button during playback.- To resume normal playback, press the OK button again

VIEWING PHOTOSYou can find and view desired photos quickly using the thumbnail index view.PRECHECK!Insert a memory card. page 251. Press the Play ( )

ZOOMING DURING PHOTO PLAYBACKYou can magnify the played back photo image using the OK button on the camcorder.1. Select the photo you want to magnify

40advanced recordingCHANGING THE MENU SETTINGSYou can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder.Access the desired menu screen by following

41Video ResolutionYou can select the resolution of video to be recorded.PRECHECK!Select the record mode by pressing the Play () button. page 201. Pr

42Photo ResolutionYou can select the resolution of the photo to be recorded. PRECHECK!Select the record mode by pressing the Play () button. page 201

43Time Lapse RECUsing the Time Lapse feature, you can programme your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a series of frames over a set

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNINGProhibited acti

44Example of Time Lapse RecordingThe Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produ

45advanced playbackPLAYBACK MENU ITEMSThe menu items you can access depend on the operation mode.For operation details, see the corresponding page.Ite

46If the battery’s charge is low, the delete function may not operate. To prevent an unexpected loss of power while deleting, use the AC power adapto

47If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot set image protection.You can also operate this function in the full and si

48DivideYou can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this functionedits the original file, make sure to back up

49Share MarkYou can set the share mark on a video and directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site.PRECHECK!Insert a memory card. page 25Select

50Slide ShowYou can playback all the photos stored in the storage media automatically.PRECHECK!Insert a memory card. page 25Select the play mode by p

51Storage InfoStorage Info displays the storage information. You can view the storage media, used memory space, and available memory space.PRECHECK!In

52FormatThe format function deletes all files (including protected files) and options on the storage media. You can also use this function if you want t

53File No.The camcorder assigns file numbers to recorded files in the order they were recorded.1. Press the MENU button  / button  “Settings.”2. P

safety informationDo not dispose of battery in a fire as it may explode.Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electri

54Auto LCD OffTo reduce power consumption, the camcorder automatically dims the brightness of the LCD screen if the camcorder is idle for a period of

55Beep SoundYou can set the beep sound on or off. If you hear a beep sound when operating the menu settings, the setting is turned on.1. Press the ME

56Auto Power OffTo save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function to 5 Min. This setting turns off the camcorder if there is

57TV Connect GuideFollow the directions in the TV Connect Guide to connect the camcorder to your type of TV correctly. Shows information on the cables

58Default SetYou can initialise your camcorder settings to the factory defaults (initial settings at the factory). Initialising the camcorder settings

59WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTERYou can perform the following functions by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer with the built-

60using with a Windows computerMake sure you insert the USB plug into the USB jack with the plug facing in the correct direction.Use the AC power adap

61Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main windowWhen the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window.Inte

62using with a Windows computerStep 3. Playing back videos or photosYou can play back recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application.1.

63For more information about Intelli-studio use, see the Help Guide by clicking “Help.”Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos onlineShare your contents wit

CAUTIONDo not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors. Noise from these sources could di

64using with a Windows computerStep 1On the camcorder, select a video you want to upload in the video thumbnail index view, and then press the Share (

65Installing Intelli-studio on a Windows computerThe Intelli-studio application will run faster if you install it on your Windows computer. Also, if y

66using with a Windows computerUSING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICEYou can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB c

67Structure of folders and files on the storage mediaThe folder and file structure for storage media is below.File naming follows DCF (Design rule for C

68connecting to other devicesCONNECTING TO A TVYou can view the recorded videos and photos on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to an HDTV or

69Using the Audio/Video cable (composite connection)Use the composite connection and cables when connecting your camcorder to a standard definition (SD

70Check the connection status between the camcorder and TV. The TV screen may not display the right video information if the camcorder and TV are conn

71Use the AC adaptor to power the camcorder to prevent the camcorder from shutting off because of a low or exhausted battery during dubbing.When conne

72Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks.They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary

73RecordingMessage Icon Informs that ... ActionWrite Error -Problems occurred while writing data to the storage media.Back up important files on the st

safety informationOnly use the adaptor plug in a socket that is easily accessible. If any problem occurs with the product, you must pull the plug out

74SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONSIf these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre.PowerSymptom Explanati

75Storage MediaSymptom Explanation/SolutionMemory card functions are not operable.Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 26If you ar

76troubleshootingRecordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe recording stops automatically.There is no more free space for recording on the storage media

77Adjusting the image during recordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionIt is out of focus.This camcorder has no user-adjustable focus control function.The

78troubleshootingConnecting to a computerSymptom Explanation/SolutionYour computer does not recognizeyour camcorder.Disconnect the built-in USB plug o

79Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (TV, DVD recorder, etc.)Symptom Explanation/SolutionYou cannot dub correctly using the Audio/Video cable.The A

80maintenance & additional informationWhen there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before usingWhat is dew condensation? D

81USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROADEach country or region has its own electric and colour systems.Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following it

82specificationsModel name HMX-U20BP/HMX-U20RP/HMX-U20LP/HMX-U20SPSystemVideo signalPicture compression formatAudio compression formatImage deviceLensF

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QUICK START GUIDE06GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER10GETTING STARTED15BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER20FIRST TIME SETTINGS23GETTING READY TO START RECOR

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