Samsung VP-HMX20C Manuel utilisateur

High Definition Digital Camcorder

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VP-HMX20C

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key features of your HD camcorder

Full HD (high definition) image quality:

50i (interlaced)

SD (standard definition) image quality:

50i (interlaced)

<1080i / 16:9 Full high definition camcorder>

1080i

1920

<576i / normal digital camcorder>

720

576i

Image resolution: about 6 times that of previous SD camcorders (576i).

The HD camcorder is capable of recording and playing back both Full HD (high definition: 1920x1080) and Standard

Definition (SD) image quality. Select the recording image quality, Full HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition), before

recording.

ENJOYING IMAGES WITH FULL HIGH DEFINITION (HD) QUALITY

You can view recorded movies with Full HD (high definition) image quality.

• This HD camcorder offers 1080i resolution with a sharper image than previous SD camcorders (576i).

It also supports widescreen recording with an aspect ratio of 16:9.

• Recordings made in Full HD (high definition) image quality will fit widescreen (16:9) HDTVs.

If your TV is not a high definition TV, movies with HD (high definition) image quality will be displayed with SD

(standard definition) image quality.

- To enjoy Full HD-quality images, you need a TV supporting 1920x1080i input.

(Refer to your TV user manual.)

- To enjoy HD-quality images, use an HDMI or Component cable.

The multi-AV cable does not support HD-quality images so it down-converts them to SD-quality images.

• The image is recorded in 720x576p when the quality is set to SD in the HD camcorder.

Movies recorded at SD (standard definition) image quality cannot be converted to HD (high definition).

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FEATURES OF YOUR NEW HD CAMCORDER

6.4 Mega pixel (Gross) CMOS sensor

1/1.8” CMOS sensor provides stunning detail and clarity with exceptional video (1920 lines of horizontal resolution-

HD mode or 720 lines of horizontal resolution-SD mode) and still image performance (4.0 mega pixels). Unlike

traditional CCD imagers, CMOS sensors require less power, providing better battery performance.

High-capacity embedded flash memory

The HD camcorder has built-in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record movie or photo images.

H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) encoding

The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable

time for the same size storage.

HDMI interface (Anynet+ supported)

• If you have an HDTV with an HDMI jack, you can enjoy a clearer and sharper

image when compared to a standard definition TV.

• This HD camcorder supports Anynet+.

Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected

Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote

control. Refer to the corresponding TV’s user manual for more details.

2.7” wide (16:9) touch panel LCD screen (230K pixels)

The 2.7” wide (16:9) LCD screen provides excellent viewing clarity with improved

resolution. The 230K pixel LCD screen rotates up to 270 degrees for multiple viewing

angles providing sharp, detailed images for monitoring or playback, and the widescreen

format makes shooting in 16:9 mode and composing shots even easier.

Touch panel adopted

You can play recorded images and set functions by simply tapping on the LCD screen.

Swivel handle for free style shooting

You can adjust the swivel handle’s angle up to 150° to suit the recording situation.

POWER

150

POWER

150

POWER

150

Anynet+

supported

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safety warnings

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

WARNING

Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.

CAUTION

Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your HD

camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions:

Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the HD camcorder.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.

Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.

precautions

Warning!

• This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Caution

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket,

therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

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important information on use

BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER

• This HD camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format and at High (HD-VIDEO) and

Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO).

• Please note that this HD camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

• Before recording important video, make a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

• The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:

- Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a

defect in the HD camcorder or memory card.

Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

- Recorded contents may be lost due to a mistake when handling this HD camcorder or memory card, etc.

Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.

• Make a backup of important recorded data

Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. It is also recommended to copy it from your PC

to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

• Copyright: Please note that this HD camcorder is intended for individual use only.

Data recorded on the storage media in this HD camcorder using other digital/analogue media or devices is

protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except

for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal

enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.

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important information on use

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

• The screenshots are from Windows XP. The screens may vary depending on the operating system of the

computer.

• The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.

• Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARKS

• All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with

your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

• Windows® is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and

other countries.

• Macintosh is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respect

companies.

• Furthermore, “TM” and “R” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

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IMPORTANT NOTE

• Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care:

- The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object.

- If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the

camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.

- Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down.

- Close the LCD screen when not using the camcorder.

Liquid crystal display:

- The LCD screen of this product uses high precision technology. Among the total number of pixels (approx.

230,000 pixels for LCD screen), 0.01% or less pixels may be missing (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured

dots (red, blue, green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will

interfere with recording.

- The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas,

or immediately after power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the

camcorder rises. This has no effect on the images in the storage media, so there is no cause for concern.

• Hold the HD camcorder correctly:

Do not hold the HD camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it: the LCD screen could detach and the HD

camcorder may fall.

• Do not subject the HD camcorder to impact:

- This HD camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it

fall.

- Do not use the HD camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibration or impact.

• No sand or dust!

Fine sand or dust entering the HD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.

• No water or oil!

Water or oil entering the HD camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects.

• Heat on surface of product:

The surface of the HD camcorder will be slightly warm when in use, but this does not indicate a fault.

• Be careful of ambient temperature:

- Using the HD camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 60°C (140°F) or under 0°C (32°F) will result in

abnormal recording/playback.

- Do not leave the HD camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long

time: This could cause a malfunction.

precautions when using

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• Do not point directly at the sun:

- If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the HD camcorder could malfunction or a fire could occur.

- Do not leave the HD camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause a

malfunction.

• Do not use the HD camcorder near TV or radio:

This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or on radio broadcasts.

• Do not use the HD camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

If the HD camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio transmitter or electric

appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded

video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.

• Do not expose the HD camcorder to soot or steam:

Thick soot or steam could damage the HD camcorder case or cause a malfunction.

• Do not use the HD camcorder near corrosive gas:

If the HD camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines,

or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulfide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal

operation, or the battery connecting terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on.

• Do not wipe the HD camcorder body with benzene or thinner:

The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

• Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

precautions when using

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other household

wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from

uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to

promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where

they purchased this product, or their local government ofﬁce, for details of where and how they can take this

item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and

conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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contents

INTRODUCTION TO BASIC

FEATURES

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR HD

CAMCORDER

PREPARATION

BEFORE RECORDING

06 What’s included with your HD camcorder

07 Front & left view

08 Right & top view

09 Rear & bottom view

10 Using the remote control

11 Installing the button type battery

11 Using the cradle

12 Holding the HD camcorder

13 Charging the battery pack

17 Basic HD camcorder operation

18 Screen indicators

22 Using the display ( )/iCHECK button

23 Using the LCD screen

24 Initial setting: OSD language & date and time

26 Selecting the storage media

27 Inserting/ejecting a memory card

28 Recordable time and number of images

29 Selecting a suitable memory card

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RECORDING

PLAYBACK

CONNECTION

31 Recording movie images

33 Taking photo images

34 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode)

35 Capturing still images in movie record mode

(dual recording)

36 Capturing still images during movie images playback

37 Using the external microphone

37 Zooming

38 Self record using the remote control

39 Using the built-in flash

40 Changing the playback mode

41 Playing movie images

43 Viewing photo images

45 Connecting to a TV

48 Dubbing images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder

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