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Samsung HMX-QF20BN User Manual

High definition digital camcorder
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  • Page 1 User Manual High Definition Digital Camcorder www.samsung.com/register For video recording, use a memory card that supports faster write speeds. HMX-QF20BN - Recommended Memory Card: 6MB/s (Class 6) or above. HMX-QF20UN...
  • Page 2 Important safety instructions Follow all instructions. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK Do not use this apparatus near water. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, Clean only with dry cloth. DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED Do not block any ventilation openings.
  • Page 3 Important safety instructions 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to fit, contact required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, your electrician to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been purpose of the polarized plug.
  • Page 4 Important safety instructions 21. LIGHTNING: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have fallen into storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods the CAMCORDER.
  • Page 5 This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 1-800-Samsung (7267864) with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference CALIFORNIA USA ONLY will not occur in a particular installation.
  • Page 6 Before reading this user manual Before reading this user manual, check the follows. Precautions Safety warnings Icon Definition Meaning Warning! • When using the AC power adaptor with your camcorder, connect There is a potential risk of death or serious Warning the adaptor to an outlet with protective grounding.
  • Page 7 PC. We also recommend you copy them from your PC to other product properly. recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and • Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by not USB connection guide. following the user manual. •...
  • Page 8 AllShare™ is a Samsung’s trademark. 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. Furthermore, ‘™’ and ‘ ®...
  • Page 9 Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Do not overload outlets or extension Using the camcorder at temperatures Do not allow water or metal and cords as this may result in abnormal over 140˚F (60˚C) may result in...
  • Page 10 There is a risk of fire. of malfunction or electric shock. the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center. There is a risk of fire or personal injury. If the camcorder malfunctions,...
  • Page 11 Safety information CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not press the surface of the LCD Do not drop or expose the camcorder, Do not use the camcorder on a tripod with force, or hit it with a sharp object. battery, AC adaptor, or other (not supplied) in a place where it is If you push the LCD surface, display...
  • Page 12 Place the camcorder on a stable Keep important data separately. only. Using products from other surface that is well ventilated. Samsung is not responsible for data manufacturers may cause overheating, loss. fire, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.

  • Page 13: Table Of Contents

    Contents Getting Started ..........11 Extended functions ........44 Unpacking ................12 Using the Manual modes ............ 45 White Balance ............... 45 Camcorder layout ..............13 EV (Exposure Value) ..............46 Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card ....15 Back Light ................47 Inserting/ejecting the battery ............
  • Page 14 Contents Wireless network (HMX-QF20 only) ....69 Settings ............93 Connecting to a WLAN and configuring network settings .. 70 Settings menu ..............94 Connecting to a WLAN ............70 Accessing the settings menu ..........94 Configuring the network settings ..........71 Shooting ................

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    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 battery ............ 15 Inserting/ejecting a memory card (not supplied) ......16 Charging the battery ............20 Checking the battery state ............

  • Page 16: Unpacking

    Unpacking Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Checking your accessories Battery AC power adaptor Audio/Video cable (BP125A) (AA-MA9) (AD39-00184A) (AD43-00197A) (AD44-00151A) USB cable...

  • Page 17: Camcorder Layout

    Camcorder layout Top/Front/Left Lens Charging indicator Home ( ) button LCD screen (Touch screen) Internal microphone Internal speaker Jack cover (AV/HDMI/micro USB) AV (Audio/Video) jack HDMI jack micro USB jack Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.
  • Page 18 Camcorder layout Rear/Right/Bottom Lens open/close switch Grip belt Jack cover (DC IN) DC IN jack T/W button 11 12 Like It ( ) button Recording start/stop button Battery slot Memory card slot Battery/Memory card cover Battery release switch Tripod receptacle Getting Started...

  • Page 19: Inserting/Ejecting The Battery And Memory Card

    Close the battery slot cover. Close the battery slot cover. • Samsung is not responsible for problems that are caused by using unapproved batteries. If you use batteries from other manufacturers, there is a danger of overheating, fire, or explosion. •...

  • Page 20: Inserting/Ejecting A Memory Card (Not Supplied)

    Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card Inserting/ejecting a memory card (not supplied) To insert a memory card To eject a memory card Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the Slide and open the memory card cover as shown in the figure.
  • Page 21 Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card Compatible memory cards • You can use SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards with this camcorder. We Usable memory card (1GB~64GB) recommend you use an SDHC card. This camcorder supports SD cards up to 2GB. We cannot guarantee normal operation with SD Terminals cards bigger than 2GB.
  • Page 22 • Do not use a damaged memory card. • Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse, including • Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children, loss caused by any PC virus.
  • Page 23 Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory card Recording time available for video in minutes 1,000,000,000 bytes : Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. Storage media (Capacity) Resolution 16GB 32GB 64GB • Actual recording times may differ depending on the recording conditions and the subject.

  • Page 24: Charging The Battery

    Charging the battery 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 • Make sure that there are no foreign substances on plug and in the socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder.

  • Page 25: Checking The Battery State

    Charging the battery Battery level display Checking the battery state The battery level display shows the You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] amount of battery power remaining in the battery. To check the charging state The color of the LED indicates the power or charging state.
  • Page 26 Recording/Playback time: Approximate time available when you have fully charged the battery. • Times shown above are measured under Samsung’s test conditions. Your times may differ, depending on your usage and conditions. • The recording and playback times will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.
  • Page 27 Charging the battery • Check whether the battery terminal is damaged if the battery About the battery falls or is dropped. • Battery properties - If you install a battery with the damaged terminal into the A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low camcorder, you can damage the camcorder.

  • Page 28: Turning Your Camcorder On/Off

    Turning your camcorder on/off [Home ( )] button • The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when you turn it on. ¬pages 104~109 • If the Quick On STBY function is set to 5 Min and you close the LCD screen when the power is on, the power saving mode activates. ¬page 101 •...

  • Page 29: Performing The Initial Setup

    Performing the initial setup Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the first time. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then touch the tab.

  • Page 30: Selecting The Language

    Selecting the language You can select the language in which the camcorder displays the menu screen or messages. The camcorder retains the language setting even when you turn it off. Press the [Home ( )] button, and then drag the Home Supported languages screen left.

  • Page 31: Learning Icons

    Learning icons The available functions vary depending on the operation mode you have selected. Different icons appear depending on the setting values. Video recording mode Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] Icon Description Icon Description Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/...
  • Page 32 Learning icons Photo recording mode Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen 9999 Icon Description Icon Description Smart Auto mode/Manual mode/ Storage media (Memory card) Art Film mode Battery information (remaining charge Video/Photo recording mode tab level) Optical zoom/Digital zoom bar Zoom tab JAN/01/2012...
  • Page 33 Learning icons Video playback mode: Thumbnail view Icon Description Icon Description Video thumbnail view tab Delete tab Video recording mode tab Photo thumbnail view tab Combine tab Erase protection Video playback mode: Single view Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen 00:00:20/ 00:01:03 100_0001 Icon...
  • Page 34 Learning icons Photo playback mode: Thumbnail view Icon Description Icon Description Video thumbnail view tab Photo recording mode tab Photo thumbnail view tab Erase protection Delete tab Photo playback mode: Single view Top of the LCD screen Bottom of the LCD screen 1/12 100_0001 Icon...

  • Page 35: Using The Touch Screen

    Using the touch screen The touch screen lets you playback and recording with a simple touch of your finger. Place your hand on the rear side of the LCD screen to support it. Then, touch the items displayed on the screen. Drag Touch Drag the touch screen up, down, left, or right to select the desired...
  • Page 36 Using the touch screen 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. Full display mode STBY 00:00:00 [253Min] Minimum display mode STBY Warning icons and messages may appear, depending on the recording conditions.
  • Page 37 Using the touch screen Adjusting the LCD screen When you reverse and close the LCD screen by rotating it to 180° towards the lens, the camcorder switches to the The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image playback mode automatically.

  • Page 38: Using The Home Screen

    Using the Home screen Accessing the Home screen Icons on the Home screen You can select a operating mode or access the settings menu by touching the icons on the Home screen. Icon Description Smart Auto: Records a video or photo using a scene Press the [Home ( )] button to access the Home screen.

  • Page 39: Using The Grip Belt

    Using the grip belt Adjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you 180˚ Switch grip press the [Recording start/stop] button with your thumb. The camcorder is designed for you to use conveniently with either your right or left hand.

  • Page 40: Basic Functions

    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 ........40 Recording photos ..............41 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO) .... 42 Zooming ................

  • Page 41: Recording Videos

    Recording videos Learn how to record videos easily and quickly in the video recording mode. Press the [Recording start/stop] button. The recording ( ) icon appears and recording starts. • 00:00:00 [253Min] [Recording start/stop] button To stop recording, press the [Recording start/stop] button In STBY mode, touch the Video recording mode ( ) tab.
  • Page 42 • Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent • Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of unnecessary battery power consumption. normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error. •...

  • Page 43: Recording Videos In Portrait Mode

    Recording videos Recording videos in portrait mode Select a subject to record. The camcorder can record videos in portrait mode. Set your Press the [Recording start/stop] button. camcorder to the vertical position. • The recording ( ) icon appears and recording starts. )] button Š...

  • Page 44: Tagging Great Moments While Recording

    Recording videos Tagging great moments while recording 00:00:00 [253Min] Using the Like It function, you can tag good scenes while recording and enjoy the scenes tagged as Like It ( ) from a long video. [Like It ( )] button To stop recording, press the [Recording start/stop] button again.

  • Page 45: Recording Photos

    Recording photos Learn how to capture photos easily and quickly in the photo recording mode. Adjust the subject at the center of the LCD screen, and press the [Recording start/stop] button. The shutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded. •...

  • Page 46: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Smart Auto)

    Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO) User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance. )] button Š touch Smart Auto. Press the [Home ( Icon Description Appears when the camcorder fails to recongnize the recording situations.

  • Page 47: Zooming

    Zooming This camcorder allows you to record using optical X20 zoom and digital X40 zoom by pressing the [T/W] button or touching the Zoom ( ) tab on the LCD screen. Example of zoom-in/out T: Telephoto W: Recording wide T: Recording enlarged area (wide-angle) image (telephoto) STBY...

  • Page 48: Extended Functions

    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 ................47 Focus ..................48 Super C.Nite ................49 Self Timer ................

  • Page 49: Using The Manual Modes

    Using the Manual modes White Balance Icon Description Auto: Adjusts the white balance automatically according to the The color of your image depends on the type and quality of the light recording conditions. source. If you want the color of your image to be realistic, select an appropriate lighting condition to calibrate the white balance.

  • Page 50: Ev (Exposure Value)

    Using the Manual modes To set the white balance manually EV (Exposure Value) Depending on the intensity of the ambient light, your videos and ) tab p In Manual mode, touch White Balance ( photos may be too bright or dark. In these cases, you can adjust the Custom WB ( ) tab.

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