User manual SAMSUNG HMX-20C

[. . . ] SC-HMX20C High Definition Digital Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www. samsung. com/global/register key features of your HD camcorder 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 (480i). [. . . ] The flickering that occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury-vapor lamp is reduced. 1/250, 1/500, 1/125, 1/250, Moving cars, trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters. 1/1000 1/500 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/1000 Outdoor sports such as golf and tennis. 1/10000 English _61 using the menu items · The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is set. · This function will be set to "Auto" in the EASY Q mode. · When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens. · If you set the "Super C. Nite" when "Shutter" function is selected to "Manual, " "Super C. Nite" function is applied first. Tele Macro · This function is used to record a distant subject that is approaching. · The effective focal distance in the Tele macro mode is between 50 cm (19. 7 inches) and 100 cm (39. 4 inches). Settings Off On · · · · · · · Disables the function. Contents On-screen display None When recording in Tele macro mode, the focus speed may be lowered. When you operate the zoom function in the Tele macro mode, the recording subject may get out of focus. Use a tripod (not supplied) to prevent hand shake in the Tele macro mode. Avoid shadows when recording in the Tele macro mode. As the distance to the subject decreases, focusing area narrows. When you can not get proper focus, move the Zoom lever to adjust the focus. This function will be set to "Off" in the EASY Q mode. 62_ English Resolution (Movie images) · · Settings [HD] 1080/30p [HD] 1080/60i [SD] 480/60p You can select the resolution of movie image to be recorded. Regarding detailed image capacity, see page 28. Contents Records in the HD (1920x1080 30p) format. "30p" indicates the camcorder will record in progressive scan mode at 30 frames per second. This resolution is ideal for computer monitor playback. Records in the Full HD (1920x1080 60i) format. "60i" indicates the camcorder will record in interlaced scan mode at 60 fields per second. This resolution is ideal for TV playback. [. . . ] · Most of the functions cannot be used during recording in [SD]Slow Motion. · There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously. The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items. Cannot use "Scene Mode (AE)" Because of the following settings "Exposure: Manual" "Shutter: Manual" "Super C. Nite, " "Digital Effect: Cinema Tone, " "Resolution: [SD]Slow Motion" "Face Detect: On, " "Focus: Touch Point, " "Resolution: [SD]Slow Motion" "Scene Mode (AE), " "Resolution: [SD]Slow Motion, " "Exposure: Manual" English _119 Explanation/Solution · Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? [. . . ]