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BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING, Adjusting the shooting angle

Samsung Hand Held Camcorder

HMX-M20BN HMX-M20SN/XAA HMX-M20BN/XAA

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BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING

Use both hands while taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting.

Adjusting the shooting angle

Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration.1. Hold the camcorder with both your hands.2. Put your hand through the hand strap.3.Make sure your footing is stable and there isno danger of colliding with another person or object.4. Aim and focus as shown in the illustration.

The camcorder’s lens angle is approximately 25˚ higher than the rest of the camcorder body. Make sure you angle the camcorder accordingly for proper shooting.

• We recommend that you keep the sun behind you while shooting.

40• To avoid underexposing a backlit subject when taking a photo, please use the ﬂash.

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BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING, Adjusting the shooting angle - Samsung

Contents

www.samsung.com/register HMX-M20SN HMX-M20BN SAFETY WARNINGS PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE Before using this camcorder About this user manual Notes regarding trademarks important safety instructions important safety instructions Page important safety instructions USER INSTALLER CAUTION: NOTE: FCC Warning safety information WARNING safety information CAUTION safety information contents PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION ADVANCED OPERATION EDITING VIDEO EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS USING A COMPUTER OTHER INFORMATION quick start guide You can record videos in H.264 format STEP1: Get ready STEP2: Record with your camcorder Recording videos with HD (high deﬁnition) image quality Recording photos STEP3: Play back videos or photos Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder Viewing on a high deﬁnition TV STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos Viewing videos and photos on your PC Sharing videos and photos on Youtube/Flickr/FaceBook STEP5: Delete videos or photos WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Checking your accessories getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front/Left/Right Rear/Bottom IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS Video record mode Video play mode Photo record mode Photo play mode getting started USING THE BATTERY PACK Inserting the battery pack Ejecting the battery pack Charging the battery pack with the AC power adaptor CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE To check the charging state Available running time for the battery pack Battery Type BP125A About battery packs Maintaining the battery pack Using an AC power source basic operation of the camcorder TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE SETTING THE OPERATION MODES USING THE DISPLAY ( /CHECK) BUTTON Switching the information DISPLAY mode Checking the remaining battery and recording capacity USING THE TOUCH PANEL ﬁrst time settings SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME SELECTING A LANGUAGE getting ready to start recording INSERTING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED) To insert a memory card To eject a memory card SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD Compatible memory cards Common cautions for memory cards Handling a memory card Notes on use Available recording time for video Number of photos camcorder can record USING THE HAND STRAP ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Adjusting the shooting angle basic recording RECORDING VIDEOS basic recording Capturing Photos in Video Record Mode (STILL SHOT) RECORDING PHOTOS RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO MODE) basic recording •A scene icon appears according to the scene the camcorder detects •If the camcorder does not detecte a scene, the () indicator appears CAPTURING PHOTOS WHILE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS ZOOMING To zoom in To zoom out basic playback CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE PLAYING BACK VIDEOS Various playback operations VIEWING PHOTOS VIEWING A SLIDE SHOW Using the Slide Show Options ZOOMING DURING PLAYBACK advanced recording HANDLING MENUS AND Q.MENUS Using the MENU ) tab Using the Q.MENU button Customizing the Q.MENU items MENU ITEMS Recording menu items Playback menu items Setting menu items Q.MENU ITEMS Recording menu items (default) Playback menu items (default) advanced recording 1. Touch the Menu () tab SCENE.” 2.Touch a desired submenu item • To change the current page, touch up ( )/down ( ) tab 3.To exit the menu, touch the Exit () or Return () tab Resolution Quality Slow Motion Sharpness White Balance To set the white balance manually ISO Aperture Shutter 3D-NR Super C.Nite Back Light Dynamic Range Flash Focus Face Detection Taking photos with Normal face detection Taking photos with Smile Shot Smart Recognition Registering My Star in Photo Record mode Changing priority of registered faces in Photo Record mode Magic Touch Metering Anti-Shake(HDIS) Digital Effect Fader Tele Macro Wind Cut MIC Level Digital Zoom Cont. Shot Bracket Shot Self Timer Time Lapse REC Example of Time Lapse Recording Quick View Quick View function in the video record mode Quick View function in the photo record mode advanced playback Guideline Play Option Story-BoardPrint Using VIEW Highlight Share Mark Cont. Capture File Info Date/Time Display Date Type Time Type File No Time Zone LCD Control LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off Booting Mode Quick On STBY PC Software Storage Info system setting Format Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off Rec Lamp USB Connect TV Connect Guide TV Display TV Type Analog TV Out Default Set Demo Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) editing video clips DELETING A SECTION OF A VIDEO DIVIDING A VIDEO COMBINING VIDEOS editing the playlist PLAYLIST What’s a “Playlist?” CREATING THE PLAYLIST ARRANGING VIDEOS IN THE PLAYLIST DELETING VIDEOS FROM THE PLAYLIST ﬁle management PROTECTION FROM ACCIDENTAL ERASURE DELETING FILES printing photos DPOF PRINTING SETTINGS DIRECT PRINTING WITH A PICTBRIDGE PRINTER To set the date/time imprint connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO A HIGH DEFINITION TV connecting to a TV Type B: Using a Component/AV cable Type B: • After the connection is complete, set “Analog TV Out” to “Component.” page CONNECTING TO A STANDARD DEFINITION TV connecting to a TV Type B: Connecting a Component/AV cable for composite output •After the connection is complete, set “Analog TV Out” to “Composite.” page •This is often referred to as “line.” •Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN dubbing videos DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS using with a Windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER Main Functions System Requirements USING THE INTELLI-STUDIOProgram Step 1. Connecting the USB cable To disconnect the USB cable Step 2. About the Intelli-studiomain window Step 3. Playing back the videos or photos Step 4. Editing the videos (or photos) Step 5. Sharing the video/photos online USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and ﬁles on the storage media •The folder and ﬁle structure for storage media is as follows: •File naming follows DCF (Design rule for Camera File System) rules Video ﬁle (H.264) •The HD-qualityvideo ﬁles have an HDV_#### WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES warning indicators and messages WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES Recording Playback WARNING INDICATORS AND MESSAGES warning indicators and messages TROUBLESHOOTING Power Symptom Explanation/Solution Storage Media Symptom TROUBLESHOOTING warning indicators and messages TROUBLESHOOTING Playback on your camcorder Playback on other devices (TV, etc) Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc) TROUBLESHOOTING Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Overall operations Symptom MAINTENANCE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD speciﬁcations warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED) 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864)