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www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above. HMX-Q20BP/HMX-Q20TP/HMX-Q20RP HMX-Q200BP/HMX-Q200TP/HMX-Q200RP HMX-QF20BP US E R M ANUAL ...
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2 Safety warnings Icon Definition Meaning Warning There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Caution There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Icons used in this manual Icon Definition Meaning Caution To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow t ...
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Before reading this user manual 3 Before using this camcorder This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format. You can play back and edit the video recorded by the camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder. Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. Before record ...
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Before reading this user manual 4 Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc. Twitter is a trademark of twitter Inc. Picasa is a trademark of Google Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks o ...
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5 WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire. Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60˚C may result in fire. Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion. Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the c ...
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Safety information 6 WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire as it may explode. Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals to clean the camcorder. Do not spray cleaners directly on ...
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Safety information 7 CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur. Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, AC adaptor, or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact. T ...
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Safety information 8 CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall. Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio: This could cause distortion on the TV screen or interference in the radio broadcasts. D ...
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9 Contents Getting Started .............................................. 11 Unpacking ........................................................................... 12 Camcorder layout ................................................................ 13 Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card ................. 15 Inserting/ejecting the battery ...
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Contents 10 Combine ................................................................................ 69 File Info................................................................................... 70 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) ................ 71 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings .. 72 Connecting to a WLAN ................ ...
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Getting Started Learn about your camcorder’s layout, icons, and home screen. Unpacking ........................................................................... 12 Camcorder layout ................................................................ 13 Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card ................. 15 Inserting/ejecting the batter ...
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12 Getting Started Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Centre. Unpacking Model name Colour Internal memory Lens WiFi module HMX-Q20BP HMX-Q200BP Black No X20 (Optical) X40 (Digital) No HMX-Q20TP HMX-Q200TP Titan HMX-Q20RP HMX-Q200RP Wine Red HMX-QF20 ...
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13 Getting Started Top/Front/Left 1 Lens 2 Charging indicator 3 Home ( ) button 4 LCD screen (Touch screen) 5 Internal microphone 6 Internal speaker 7 Jack cover (AV/HDMI/micro USB) 8 AV (Audio/Video) jack 9 HDMI jack 10 micro USB jack Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 1 2 5 Camcorder layout ...
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Camcorder layout 14 Getting Started Rear/Right/Bottom 1 Lens open/close switch 2 Grip belt 3 Jack cover (DC IN) 4 DC IN jack 5 Zoom (T/W) button 6 My Clip ( / ) button 7 Recording start/stop button 8 Battery slot 9 Memory card slot 10 Battery/Memory card cover 11 Battery release switch 12 Tripod receptacle 8 10 11 12 9 1 3 4 2 7 6 5 ...
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15 Getting Started Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card Inserting/ejecting the battery To insert the battery 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot until it locks. Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing down and the battery is placed as shown in the figure. 3 Close the ...
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Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card 16 Getting Started Inserting/ejecting a memory card (not supplied) To insert a memory card 1 Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure. 2 Insert the memory card into the card slot until it softly clicks. Make sure that the label portion of the card is facing up and the camcorder is pl ...
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Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card 17 Getting Started Compatible memory cards You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder. We recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD cards bigger than 2GB. MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus are not supported. ...
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Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card 18 Getting Started Handling a memory card Damaged data may not be recoverable. We recommend you make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of your PC. Turning the power off or removing a memory card during an operation such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause da ...
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Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card 19 Getting Started Recording time available for video in minutes Resolution Storage media (Capacity) 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB Full HD 1080/50i 7 14 30 61 123 247 497 HD 720/50p 10 21 42 86 174 349 702 Web/HD 9 19 40 81 167 336 665 (Unit: Approximate minutes of recording) Recordable number of phot ...
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20 Getting Started Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or the USB cable. The charging indicator lights up and charging starts. After the battery is fully charged, the charging indicator turns green. Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly, and then plug the AC Power adaptor in the wall outlet. Usi ...
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Charging the battery 21 Getting Started Checking the battery state You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The colour of the LED indicates the power or charging state. LED colour Description (Orange) Charging (Green) Fully charged (Orange Blink) Error Battery level display The battery level displ ...
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Charging the battery 22 Getting Started Available charging and running time for the battery Battery type BP125A Charging time Using the AC power adaptor: approx. 130 min. Using the USB cable: approx. 270 min. Video resolution Full HD HD Continuous recording time Approx. 105 min. Approx. 120 min. Playback time Approx. 140 min. Approx. 160 min. Charg ...
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Charging the battery 23 Getting Started About the battery Battery properties A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 10ºC) may shorten its usage time and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures, put the battery into your pocket to warm it, then install it in the camcorder. Make ...
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24 Getting Started Turning your camcorder on/off [ Home ( )] button LCD screen 1 Turn on the camcorder by opening the LCD screen. Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. To turn the camcorder on when the LCD screen is already open, press and hold the [ Home ( )] button. 2 To turn off the camcorder, press and hold the [ H ...
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25 Getting Started Drag Drag the touch screen up, down, left, or right to select the desired items or files. Manual Art Film Social Sharing Auto Backup Vertical HD Recording Album Settings 1 • u u 1 Albu Albu 1 1 • 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Touch Slightly touch the items to select or execute with your finger. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] Do not place any prote ...
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Using the touch screen 26 Getting Started Switching the information display mode You can switch the on-screen information display mode. Each time you touch the LCD screen, the full and minimum display modes alternate. Minimum display mode STBY Full display mode STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] Warning icons and messages may appear, depending on the recording ...
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Using the touch screen 27 Getting Started Adjusting the LCD screen The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing. 1 Open the LCD screen with your finger. The screen opens up to 90°. 2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens. You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to 90° backward. To view recordings more con ...
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28 Getting Started Performing the initial setup 1 Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. The time zone ( Home ) screen appears based on Lisbon and London (Greenwich Mean Time). 2 Select your local area on the map by touching the or tab on the LCD screen, and then press the tab. Home London,Lisbon [GMT-00:00] 01/JAN/2012 00:00 3 Touch the up ...
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29 Getting Started 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button, and then drag the Home screen left. Manual Art Film Social Sharing Auto Backup Vertical HD Recording Album Settings 1 • 1 • m m • 1 Alb b 1 2 Touch Settings p General p Language . General Default Set Demo Language Format 3 Touch the desired language. Language ⦽ǎᨕ Deutsch Français Englis ...
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30 Getting Started STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] 01/JAN/2012 00:00 Left of the LCD screen Icon Description / / / / Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/ Art Film mode/Art Time Lapse mode/ Vertical HD Recording mode Video/Photo recording mode tab Zoom tab Playback tab Centre of the LCD screen Icon Description STBY / z / Operating status (standby/recording/ pause) 0 ...
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Learning icons 31 Getting Started Photo recording mode 9999 01/JAN/2012 00:00 Left of the LCD screen Icon Description / / Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/ Art Film mode Video/Photo recording mode tab Zoom tab Playback tab Centre of the LCD screen Icon Description Time Zone (Visit) 01/JAN/2012 00:00 Date/Time Right of the LCD screen Icon Description 999 ...
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Learning icons 32 Getting Started Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Icon Description Video thumbnail view tab Photo thumbnail view tab Combine tab Delete tab Video recording mode tab Icon Description Erase protection My Clip Video playback mode: Single view 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 Top of the LCD screen Icon Description Video playback mode X / ...
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Learning icons 33 Getting Started Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Photo playback mode: Single view 1/12 100_0001 Top of the LCD screen Icon Description Photo playback mode 1/12 Photo image counter (current image/ total number of recorded images) 100_0001 File name (file number) Storage media (memory card) Battery information (remaining battery ...
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34 Getting Started Using the Home screen Accessing the Home screen You can select a operating mode or access the settings menu by touching the icons on the Home screen. Press the [ Home ( )] button to access the Home screen. 1 2 Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording Album 1 • No. Description 1 Touch an icon to access a m ...
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35 Getting Started Using the grip belt Adjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the [ Recording start/stop ] button with your thumb. 90˚ Vertical grip Select Vertical HD Recording to record in vertical position. ¬ page 39 Rotate your camcorder to the vertical position. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] 180˚ Switch grip ...
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Basic functions Learn about basic functions for video and photo shooting. Recording videos ................................................................ 37 Recording videos in portrait mode ........................................... 39 Tagging great moments while recording (My Clip function) ........ 40 Recording photos ........................ ...
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37 Basic functions [ Recording start/stop ] button 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) tab. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] 2 Select a subject to record. Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for recording. Use the [ Zoom ( T / W )] button or Zoom ( ) tab on the LCD screen to adjust the size of the subject. ¬ page 43 • • 3 Press the [ ...
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Recording videos 38 Basic functions If the power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited. Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error. Note that damaged data cannot be recovered. Do not turn off the camcorder or ...
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Recording videos 39 Basic functions Recording videos in portrait mode The camcorder can record videos in portrait mode. Set your camcorder to the vertical position. 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button touch Vertical HD Recording . The camcorder switches to portrait mode (vertical position). Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recor ...
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Recording videos 40 Basic functions Tagging great moments while recording (My Clip function) Using the My Clip function, you can tag good scenes while recording and enjoy the scenes tagged as My Clip ( ) from a long video. [ My Clip ( )] button [ Recording start/stop ] button 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) tab. STBY 00:00:00 [25 ...
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41 Basic functions [ Recording start/stop ] button 1 In STBY mode, touch the Photo recording mode ( ) tab. 9999 2 Select a subject to record. Adjust the LCD screen to the best angle for recording. Use the [ Zoom ( T / W )] button or Zoom ( ) tab on the LCD screen to adjust the size of the subject. ¬ page 43 • • 3 Adjust the subject at the cent ...
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42 Basic functions 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button touch Smart Auto . Smart Auto Manual Art Film Art Time Lapse Vertical HD Recording Album 1 • 2 Align your subject in the frame. The camcorder automatically detects the scene (Landscape, etc.) and adjusts the camcorder settings accordingly. The appropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen. ...
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43 Basic functions STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] T : Recording enlarged image (telephoto) W : Recording wide area (wide-angle) To zoom in Press the [ Zoom ( T )] button (telephoto). Or touch the Zoom ( ) tab, and then touch the Telephoto ( ) tab. The distant subject is gradually magnified. The highest zoom magnification ratio is X20 in the normal zoom-in. ...
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Extended functions Learn how to record a video and photo by selecting a mode. Using the Manual modes .................................................... 45 White Balance ....................................................................... 45 EV (Exposure Value) ................................................................ 46 Back Light ..... ...
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45 Extended functions White Balance The colour of your image depends on the type and quality of the light source. If you want the colour of your image to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance. 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Manual p White Balance ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. STBY ...
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Using the Manual modes 46 Extended functions EV (Exposure Value) Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the exposure to get a better videos and photos. 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Manual p EV ( ) tab. 2 Touch the / tab to adjust the setting values. ...
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Using the Manual modes 47 Extended functions Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for back lighting so that the subject does not appear too dark. 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Manual p Back Light ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] Back Light : Off Icon Description Off : Disa ...
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Using the Manual modes 48 Extended functions Focus The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When you turn the camcorder on, focus is always set to automatic. You can also set the focus manually. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) tab. 2 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Manual p Focus ( ) tab. 3 Touc ...
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Using the Manual modes 49 Extended functions Super C.Nite You can adjust shutter speed when recording a slow moving object, or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colours. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) tab. 2 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Manual p Super C. Nite ( ) tab. 3 Touch the desired subm ...
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Using the Manual modes 50 Extended functions Self Timer When the self-timer is enabled, there is a time delay of 10 seconds before recording starts. You can take photos of yourself. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Photo recording mode ( ) tab. 2 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Manual p Self Timer ( ) tab. 3 Touch the desired submenu item. 9999 Self ...
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51 Extended functions Using the Art Film modes 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. 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) tab. 2 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Art Film p Fader ( ) tab. 3 Touch the desire ...
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Using the Art Film modes 52 Extended functions Digital Effect Using the Digital Effect function gives your recording a creative look. 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Art Film p Digital Effect ( ) tab. 2 Touch the desired submenu item. You can view the hidden items by dragging the LCD screen left or right or touching the / tab. STBY 00:00:00 ...
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53 Extended functions Using the Art Time Lapse mode 1 In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) tab. 2 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Art Time Lapse . 3 Touch the desired menu. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] Zooming + Panning 0.5 Sec 4 Touch the MENU ( ) tab. 5 Touch the desired submenu. Direction Zoom Interval 6 Touch the desired submenu item ...
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Using the Art Time Lapse mode 54 Extended functions Example of Art Time Lapse recording Timeline Total time for recording Recording interval Time for recording on the storage media (a video clip of Art Time Lapse REC) The Art Time Lapse function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse vide ...
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Playback/Editing Learn how to play back and edit videos and photos. Viewing videos or photos in playback mode....................... 56 Starting the playback mode ..................................................... 56 Playing back videos ................................................................ 57 Tagging great moments during playback .... ...
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56 Playback/Editing Starting the playback mode You can switch to the playback mode by selecting Album on the Home screen. You can also switch the operation mode directly into the playback thumbnail display by touching the Playback ( ) tab on the LCD screen. The most recently created file is highlighted in the thumbnail view. The camcorder selects t ...
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Viewing videos or photos in playback mode 57 Playback/Editing Playing back videos You can preview recorded videos in the thumbnail view, find and play your desired video directly. 1 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch the thumbnail of the desired video clip. The camcorder plays the video you selected. If you select a video tagged as ...
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Viewing videos or photos in playback mode 58 Playback/Editing Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the recorded data. It may take some time to start playback, depending on the size and quality of the selected video. The camcorder may not play back the following video files: - A video recorded on anoth ...
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Viewing videos or photos in playback mode 59 Playback/Editing Playback/Pause/Stop Playback and pause alternate when you touch the Playback ( )/Pause ( ) tab during playback. Touch the Thumbnail view ( ) tab to stop playback and return to the thumbnail. 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 Search playback During playback, each touch of the Reverse search ( )/ ...
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Viewing videos or photos in playback mode 60 Playback/Editing Tagging great moments during playback You can tag good scenes during playback to enjoy the only scenes tagged as My Clip ( ). 1 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch the thumbnail of the desired video clip. 3 Press the [ My Clip ( )] button every great moment during playback ...
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Viewing videos or photos in playback mode 61 Playback/Editing Viewing photos You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. 1 Select the photo playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch the thumbnail of the desired photo. The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen. 3 To return to the thumbnail view, touch the Thumbnail v ...
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Viewing videos or photos in playback mode 62 Playback/Editing Viewing a slide show You can view a photo slide show with background music. 1 Touch the Slide show ( ) tab during photo playback. The slide show starts from the current selected photo. To pause the slide show, touch the LCD screen anywhere. 1/12 100_0001 2 To stop the slide show, touch t ...
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63 Playback/Editing Editing videos or photos Share (HMX-QF20 only) During a video or photo playback, you can upload them to sharing web sites. Sharing videos 1 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch a video recorded in the Web/HD resolution. The camcorder plays the video you selected. 3 Touch the MENU ( ) tab. 00:00:20/00:01:03 100_0001 ...
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Editing videos or photos 64 Playback/Editing Sharing photos 1 Select the photo playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch the thumbnail of the desired photo. The camcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen. 3 Touch the MENU ( ) tab. 1/12 100_0001 4 Touch Share . Protect File Info Delete Share • 5 Touch the desired submenu item. Item Descripti ...
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Editing videos or photos 65 Playback/Editing Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once. 1 Select the video or photo playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch the Delete ( ) tab on the thumbnail view. 3 Touch thumbnails. The selection ( ) indicator appears on the selected files. Whenever you touch the thumbnail file, the selection ( ) a ...
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Editing videos or photos 66 Playback/Editing Delete My Clip You can delete the My Clip tags from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’. 1 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch a thumbnail tagged as My Clip ( ). 3 Touch the MENU ( ) tab p Delete My Clip . Delete Smart BGM My Clip Creation Protect Delete My Clip 4 Touch Yes . The camcorder wil ...
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Editing videos or photos 67 Playback/Editing Protect You can protect important recordings from accidental erasure. The protected videos and photos cannot be deleted unless you format the memory card or cancel the protection. 1 Select the video or photo playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch a thumbnail to protect. 3 Touch the MENU ( ) tab p Protect . De ...
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Editing videos or photos 68 Playback/Editing Divide You can divide a video into two, and easily delete a section you no longer need. As this function edits the original file, make sure to back up the original before dividing it. 1 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch a video thumbnail. 3 Touch the MENU ( ) tab p Divide . My Clip Creat ...
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Editing videos or photos 69 Playback/Editing Combine You can combine two different videos. As this function edits the original files, make sure to back up the original files before combining them. 1 Select the video playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch the Combine ( ) tab on the thumbnail view. 3 Touch the video thumbnails to combine in the order you ...
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Editing videos or photos 70 Playback/Editing File Info You can see image information for each image. 1 Select the video or photo playback mode. ¬ page 56 2 Touch a thumbnail. 3 Touch the MENU ( ) tab p File Info . The information of the selected file appears. File Info Date : 01/JAN/2012 Duration : 00:00:05 Size : 9.56 MB Resolution : Full HD 100V ...
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Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Learn to connect to wireless local area networks (WLANs) and use functions. Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings .. 72 Connecting to a WLAN ........................................................... 72 Configuring the network settings .............................................. 73 Manually setti ...
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72 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Connecting to a WLAN You can connect to a WLAN using an AP (access point) in the wireless network service area. 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Social Sharing . To begin this process, you must have some video or photo files stored in the camcoder’s memory card that you have not uploaded to a social netwo ...
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Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings 73 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Configuring the network settings You can configure network settings manually. Note that configuring these settings manually is not necessary in most cases. If your camcorder connected to the network after you followed the directions on page 72, your camcorder ...
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Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings 74 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Manually setting the IP address By entering the IP address, you can connect to a WLAN via an AP (access point) in the wireless network service area. 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Social Sharing . 2 Touch the Wi-Fi setting ( ) tab. The camcorder automa ...
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Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings 75 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Network connection tips Compatibility with an AP that has not been formally Wi-Fi certified cannot be guaranteed. The wireless network connection may not be stable, depending on the connected AP. When the distance from AP is large, the network connection takes ...
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76 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Accessing a web site 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Social Sharing . 2 Select a web site. The camcorder will automatically attempt to connect to a WLAN via the most recently connected AP device. If the camcorder has not previously been connected to a WLAN, it will search for available AP devices. ¬ page ...
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77 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Viewing videos or photos on a TV Link-enabled TV View your videos or photos on a TV that supports the TV Link function. Your camcorder acts as a server and you can search for shared videos or photos with the TV remote control. 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch TV Link p the Confirm tab. The camcorder will au ...
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78 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos Installing the programme for Auto backup on your PC 1 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable. 2 Turn on the camcorder. The computer recognises the camcorder and Intelli-studio launches automatically. 3 When the pop-up window for the Auto backup installation pro ...
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Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos 79 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) Setting the PC to wake up from sleep mode 1 Click Start , and then open the Control Panel . 2 Configure the network connection. Windows 7: Click Network and Internet p Network and Sharing Centre p Change adapter settings . Windows Vista: Click Network and Internet p Netw ...
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Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos 80 Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) 7 Select drivers related to network adapter. 8 Click Advanced tab and then set WOL menus. Any changes to your PC’s BIOS settings other than the ones described below may damage your PC. The manufacturer is not responsible for damage caused by your changing your PC’s B ...
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Using with other devices Learn how to connect your camcorder to your TV, VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders, photo printer, or computer. Connecting to a TV .............................................................. 82 Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI ........................... 82 Connecting to a regular TV .................................. ...
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82 Using with other devices Connecting to a high definition TV with HDMI You can view High Definition (HD) quality videos recorded in HD resolution on an HDTV using an HDMI connection. This camcorder supports HDMI output to deliver high-definition video transfer. Using a micro HDMI cable Camcorder HDTV Signal flow Micro HDMI Cable 1 Turn on the cam ...
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Connecting to a TV 83 Using with other devices Connecting to a regular TV You can view images recorded with your camcorder on a regular TV that supports standard definition. This camcorder supports the composite output for standard definition video transfer. Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output Camcorder Signal flow Audio/Video ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 84
Connecting to a TV 84 Using with other devices Viewing on a TV screen Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Recording ratio Appearance on Wide (16:9) TV Appearance on 4:3 TV Images recorded in a 16:9 ratio Adjust the volume to a moderate level. If the volume is too high, the video information may include noise. If TV Display is set ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 85
85 Using with other devices Camcorder Signal flow Audio/Video cable VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 1 Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/HDD recorder) with the Audio/Video cable. Connect your camcorder to the input jacks of the recording device. If your recording device has an input selector, set it to the correct input mode. 2 Inse ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 86
86 Using with other devices Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 1 Set USB Connect to PictBridge . ¬ page 103 USB Connect PictBridge Mass Storage 2 Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printer. Camcorder Photo Printer (Compatible with PictBridge) 3 Turn your printer on. The photo thumbnails appear on the LCD screen. • 4 To ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 87
Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printer 87 Using with other devices To set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers 1 In the printer mode, touch the MENU ( ) tab. 1/12 100_0001 2 Touch the desired submenu item. The selected date and time display option is set. Time Date & Time Date Off 3 To exit the menu, touch the Return ( ) tab. ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 88
88 Using with other devices System requirements Your computer must meet the following requirements to run Intelli- studio: Items Requirement OS Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista, or Windows 7 CPU Intel ® Core 2 Duo ® 1.66 GHz or higher is recommended AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core 2.2 GHz or higher is recommended (Notebook: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 89
Transferring files to your Windows computer 89 Using with other devices Transferring files with Intelli-studio When you connect the camcorder to a PC with a USB cable, Intelli- studio automatically launches. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 Set USB Connect: Mass Storage and PC Software: On . ¬ page 103 2 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the US ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 90
Transferring files to your Windows computer 90 Using with other devices Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails appear in the main window. For details, select Help Help on the Intelli- studio screen. No. Description 1 Menu items 2 Display files in the selected folder. 3 Switch t ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 91
Transferring files to your Windows computer 91 Using with other devices Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1 With Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your recordings. Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending on the folder you sele ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 92
Transferring files to your Windows computer 92 Using with other devices Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to share. 2 Click Share ( ) on the Intelli-studio browser. The selected file appears in the s ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 93
Transferring files to your Windows computer 93 Using with other devices Transferring files by connecting the camcorder as a removable disk You can copy video or photo files recorded by the camcorder to a Windows computer by connecting the camcorder to the computer using a USB cable. Viewing the contents of storage media 1 Set USB Connect to Mass St ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 94
Transferring files to your Windows computer 94 Using with other devices Video file (H.264) 1 HD-quality videos have an HDV_####.MP4 name format. The file number used in the file name automatically increases when you create a new video file. A new folder is created when the file number has reached 999~1,000. The folder names are given in the followi ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 95
Settings Refer to items to configure your camcorder’s settings. Settings menu ..................................................................... 96 Accessing the settings menu .................................................. 96 Shooting ................................................................................ 97 Playback ............. ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 96
96 Settings Settings menu Accessing the settings menu The instructions below are an example of how to access and use the Settings menu items. When you access and use other Settings menu items (pages 97~106), use this example as a guide. 1 Press the [ Home ( )] button p touch Settings . 2 Touch a menu. Settings Playback Connectivity Display Shooting ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 97
Settings menu 97 Settings Shooting * : Default Item Description Video Resolution Set the video resolution. Full HD 1080/50i* ( ): Records in the Full HD (1920x1080/50i) format. HD 720/50p ( ): Records in the HD (1280x720/ 50p) format. Web/HD ( ): Records in the Web/HD format to upload videos on sharing web sites. • • • 50i indicates the camco ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 98
Settings menu 98 Settings Item Description Digital Zoom Set to increases the amount of zoom available with a zoom lens. Off* : Disables the digital zoom function. Only optical zoom is available. On: Enables higher digital zoom magnification. • • When you use the digital zoom, the camcorder processes the image digitally more than in the optical ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 99
Settings menu 99 Settings To set external songs as background music You should convert your songs to a compatible format using the Intelli- studio programme built in your camcorder to be recognised by the camcorder. 1 Connect the camcorder to a PC with the USB cable to run the Intelli-studio programme. ¬ page 89 2 Click Tool on the Intelli-studio ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 100
Settings menu 100 Settings Playback Using external songs as background music (Smart BGM II ) To delete the external songs in the memory card You can delete the external songs from Manage BGM in the Smart BGM screen or from the BGM folder in the memory card. In the case of the camcorder sold in Europe, you should save external songs as follows. 1 Fo ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 101
Settings menu 101 Settings Item Description Slide Show Option Set the playback options for a slide show, and then touch the tab. Music : Turns the background music on or off. If the Music function is On when the slide show starts, the 20 melodies will play back in shuffle mode. Interval : Continuously plays back photos at the interval you select. Y ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 102
Settings menu 102 Settings Item Description Date/Time Display Set to display the date and time on the camcorder’s display. Off* : Does not display the current date/time information. Date : Displays the current date. Time : Displays the current time. Date & Time : Displays the current date and time. • • • • The date/time will read 01/J ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 103
Settings menu 103 Settings Connectivity * : Default Item Description PC Software Set to launch the built-in editing software (Intelli-studio) automatically when connecting the camcorder to your PC. Off : Disables the function. On* : Launches Intelli-studio when connecting the camcorder to your PC. • • The PC Software function is not available i ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 104
Settings menu 104 Settings * : Default General * : Default Item Description Card Info View the storage information of the inserted storage media such as used memory space and available memory space. The actual capacity may be less than the capacity displayed on the LCD screen as the camcorder’s system files occupy a part of the capacity. If there ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 105
Settings menu 105 Settings Item Description Shutter Sound Set whether or not to hear the shutter sound. Off : Disables the function. On* : Turn on the shutter sound to hear when taking a photo with the [ Recording start/stop ] button. • • The Shutter Sound function is disabled in the following cases: - When the camcorder has a cable connection. ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 106
Settings menu 106 Settings Item Description Format Use to delete all files completely of correct problems on the storage media. Do not remove the storage media or perform any other operation (such as turning off the power) during formatting. Also, be sure to use the provided AC power adaptor, as the storage media may be corrupted if the battery bec ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 107
Appendixes Get information about error messages, maintenance, and specifications. Troubleshooting ................................................................ 108 Warning icons and messages ............................................... 108 Symptoms and solutions ....................................................... 114 Maintenance ......... ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 108
108 Appendixes Troubleshooting Warning icons and messages Problems may occur because of the following reasons. Check the information and take corrective action. Battery Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The battery is almost discharged. Replace with a charged battery or connect the AC power adaptor. • Check authenticity of the bat ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 109
Troubleshooting 109 Appendixes Storage media Message Icon Informs that... Action Card Error The memory card has a problem and the camcorder cannot recognise it. Replace the memory card with another card. • Not Formatted The memory card is not formatted in this camcorder. Format the memory card using this camcorder. • Not Supported Format The me ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 110
Troubleshooting 110 Appendixes Recording Message Icon Informs that... Action The limit of video files is reached. Cannot record video. - The number of video files that can be stored is 9,999. Delete unnecessary files from the storage media. Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files. Change to another card which has enough f ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 111
Troubleshooting 111 Appendixes Playback Message Icon Informs that... Action Read Error - A problem has occurred while the camcorder was reading data from the storage media. Use the camcorder to format the storage media after backing up important files to a PC or another storage device. • Corrupted file - This file cannot be read. Use the camcorde ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 112
Troubleshooting 112 Appendixes USB Message Icon Informs that... Action Fail Printer Connecting Change 'USB Connect' - A problem occurred when connecting the camcorder via USB to a printer. Check the USB cable. Try the connection procedure again. Switch USB Connect function to PictBridge . • • • Fail USB Connecting Change 'USB C ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 113
Troubleshooting 113 Appendixes Wireless Network (HMX-QF20 only) Message Icon Informs that... Action Connection failed. - Camcorder’s WLAN configuration does not match to that of AP. Configure the IP settings (auto or manual) of your camcorder to match the AP’s. • No response from server. - No renderer that can be connected to the camcorder is ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 114
Troubleshooting 114 Appendixes Symptoms and solutions If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. The battery may not be installed in your camcorder. Insert the battery into the camcorder. The inserted battery may be disch ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 115
Troubleshooting 115 Appendixes Display Symptom Explanation/Solution Unknown icon appears on the screen. A warning icon or message appears on the screen. ¬ pages 108~113 • An afterimage remains on the LCD screen. This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off. • The image on the LCD screen ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 116
Troubleshooting 116 Appendixes Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution During recording, the date/time does not display. Date/Time Display is set to Off . Set the Date/Time Display to On. ¬ page 102 • You cannot record a photo image. Set your camcorder to the photo recording mode. ¬ page 41 Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the mem ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 117
Troubleshooting 117 Appendixes Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions do not operate. Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ¬ page 16 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. ¬ page 106 • • Image cannot be deleted. Release the lock on the write-protect ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 118
Troubleshooting 118 Appendixes Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Image’s colour balance is not natural. The white balance is incorrect. Set the proper White Balance . ¬ page 45 • A subject passing quickly through the frame appears distorted. This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction. B ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 119
Troubleshooting 119 Appendixes Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (Recorder, PC, Printer, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot dub correctly using the HDMI cable. You cannot dub images using the HDMI cable. • You cannot dub correctly using the Audio/ Video cable. The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audi ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 120
Troubleshooting 120 Appendixes Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution Your computer is not playing videos, images, or sound located on your camcorder properly. Video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer. The video or sound copied to your computer is not affected. If your camcorder is connected to a comput ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 121
121 Appendixes Maintenance Cautions when storing For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder. - Remove the battery. - Remove the memory card. Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery. To clean the exterior - Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning. Gentl ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 122
Maintenance 122 Appendixes LCD screen To prolong its service life, do not rub the LCD screen with a coarse cloth. Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are not malfunctions. - When you use the camcorder, the surface around the LCD screen may heat up. - If you leave the power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD screen becom ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 123
123 Appendixes Power sources The AC adaptor provided lets you power, recharge, and use your camcorder in any country/region that has AC power in the 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range. You may need a commercially available AC plug adaptor depending on the design of local wall outlets. On TV colour systems Your camcorder is an PAL based camcorder. If yo ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 124
12 4 Appendixes AF (Auto Focus) A system that automatically focuses the camcorder lens on the subject. Your camcorder uses the contrast to focus automatically. Aperture The aperture controls the amount of light that reaches the camcorder’s sensor. Camcorder shake (Blur) If the camcorder is moved while the shutter is open, the entire image may app ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 125
125 Appendixes Specifications Model name HMX-Q20BP/HMX-Q20TP/HMX-Q20RP HMX-Q200BP/HMX-Q200TP/HMX-Q200RP HMX-QF20BP System Video signal PAL Picture compression format H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Image device 1/4” CMOS Effective pixels 1.75 mega pixels Total pixels 5.1 mega pixels Lens F1.8 ~ F3.9, X20 Op ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 126
Declaration of Conformity Product details For the following Product : DIGITAL CAMCORDER Model(s) : HMX-QF20BP Declaration & Applicable standards We hereby declare that the product(s) above is(are) in compliance with the essential requirements and other provisions of the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC) and ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 127
Declaration sentence in official languages Nation Declaration Cesky Samsung Electronics tímto prohlašuje, že tento digitální fotoaparát je ve shod se základními požadavky a dalšími p íslušnými ustanoveními sm rnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Samsung Electronics erklærer herved, at digitale kameraer overholder de væsentlige krav o ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 128
Declaration sentence in official languages Nation Declaration Malti Hawnhekk, Samsung Electronics, tiddikjara li din il-kamera di itali hi konformi mar-rekwi iti essenzjali u ma’ dispo izzjonijiet rilevanti o rajn ta’ Direttiva 1999/5/KE. Magyar A Samsung Electronics kijelenti, hogy ez a digitális fényképez gép megfelel ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 129
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Region Country Contact Centre Web Site North America CANADA 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www .samsung.com MEXICO 01-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www .samsung.com U.S.A 1-800-SAMSUNG(726-7864) www .samsung.com Latin America ARGENTINE 0800-333-3733 www .samsung.com BRAZIL 0800-124-421, 4004-0000 www .samsung.com CHILE 800-SAMSUNG(7 ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 130
Contact SAMSUNG WORLD WIDE Region Country Contact Centre Web Site Europe SERBIA 0700 Samsung (0700 726 7864) www .samsung.com SLOV AKIA 0800 - SAMSUNG(0800-726 786) www .samsung.com/sk SP AIN 902 - 1 - SAMSUNG (902 172 678) www .samsung.com SWEDEN 0771 726 7864 (SAMSUNG) www .samsung.com Switzerland 0848 - SAMSUNG(7267864, CHF 0.08/min) www .sa ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 131
Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems) This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chem ...
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Samsung HMX-Q20BP - page 132
RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium (Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers (PBDEs)- in our products. ...
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