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key fe tLJre,sof voLJrmemow c mcorder J J J MPEG4 Encoding Records enhanced quality video in MPEG4 ASP(Advanced Simple Profile) format (720 x 480) onto memory cards at 3(} fps for high resolution, life like images. High-capacity embedded Flash Memory (4GB) (SC-MX1 OA/MX10AU only) The camcorder has built in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record movie images.
Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation, playback issimple andeasy inthismemory camcorder since notimeisneeded forrewinding orfastforward operations. Various functions areavailable forenjoying many different types ofplayback. _*page 58, 61 PlaybackonyourPC USB 2.0enables thesmooth transfer ofmovies you've recorded toacomputer. Withthebundled software, youcaneasily transfer andplay back movies onyourPC. _page75 PCCam formulti-entertaining Connect thememory camcorder toaPCviaaUSB 2.
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Ax Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your memory camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the memory camcorder.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Read these instructions. 12.Use only withthecart, stand, tripod, bracket, ortable specified bythe Keep these instructions. manufacturer, orsold withtheapparatus. Heed allwarnings. When acartisused, usecaution when Follow allinstructions. moving thecart/apparatus combination toavoid injury fromtipover. Donotusethisapparatus near water. thisapparatus during lightning Clean only withdrycloth. 13.Unplug storms orwhen u nused forlong periods Donotblock anyventilation openings.
,s f tv n,StrLA On,S t m J 17. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 18.
22.POWER LINES: a.When thepower supply cordorplugis Anoutside antenna system should notbelocated in damaged. thevicinity ofoverhead power lines orother electric b.Ifanyliquid hasbeen spilled onto, orobjects have fallen intotheCAMCORDER. light orpower circuits where itcanfallintosuch power lines orcircuits. When installing anoutside ¢.IftheCAMCORDER hasbeen exposed torain orwater. antenna system, extreme care should betaken to keep fromtouching such power lines orcircuits as d.
rn or nt I s fotv nstr Aotons J 29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adapter should be used. 31. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S.
p e .LAtion,s Warning! Thiscamcorder shouldalways be connectedtoan AC outlet witha protective groundingconnection. Danger of explosion if batten/i 8 incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. I If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be Used.
BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER ® This memory camcorder records video in MPEG4 format camcorder is not compatible and at Standard Resolution (SD-VIDEO}. e Please note that this memory ® Before recording important video, make a trial recording. Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. Samsung cannot compensate for any damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the memory camcorder or memory card.
reo ution on I IMPORTANT NOTE e Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with excessive 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.
p e Ljtion,s on Lj,se No water or eiIX Water or oil entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects. ® Heat on surface of product: The surface of the memory camcorder will be slightly warm when in use, but this does not indicate a fault. e Be careful of unusual ambient temperature: Using the memory camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140°F (40°C) or lower than 32°F (0°C) may result in abnormal recording/playback.
® Do not expose the memory camcorder to soot or steam: Thick soot or steam could damage the memory camcorder case or cause a malfunction.
reoautions on use I ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL ® This User Manual covers models SC-MXIO, SC-MXIOP, SC-MXIOA and SC-MXIOAU. The SC MX10A and SC MX10AU have a built in 4 GB flash memory, but also use Memory cards. The SC MX10, SC MX10P does not have builtqn flash memory and uses Memory cards exclusively. Although some features of SC MX10, SC MX10P, SC MX10A and SC MX10AU are different, they operate in the same way. ® Illustrations of model SC MX10A are used in this user manual.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER 06 07 08 09 Quick Start Guide What's included with your memory camcorder Front & left view Side & bottom view PREPARATION 10 12 Using the accessories Connecting a power source 20 21 22 Button type battery installation Basic operation of your memory camcorder LCD screen indicators 25 26 Turning the screen indicators on/off (Ir_l / iCHECK) Using the LCD enhancer 27 27 28 29 Adjusting the LCD screen Using the MENU button Using the Control buttons Shortcut menu (
content 04 D g/ish RECORDING OPTIONS 45 47 48 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 55 56 56 Changing the menu settings Menu items Recording menu items Scene Mode (AE) White Balance Exposure Anti shake(EIS) Digital Effects Focus Back Light 16:9 Wide Quality Resolution Digital Zoom PLAY BACK OPTIONS 57 58 59 60 61 61 Setting the play option Deleting movie images Protecting movie images Copying movie images (SC-MX10A/MX10AU only) 16:9 Wide File Information SETTING OPTIONS 62 63 64 64 64 64 65 65 65 66 Changing th
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FRONT & LEFT VIEW %@ MENU button OK button Control button ( ^/v/(/)/W/T) Q' Recording start/stop button 08 English _lQI//'CHECK button LOB ENHANCER([]) button
SIDE & BOTTOM VIEW % ® ® ® [# MODE indicator (record(_) _: G / player (_])) Recording start/stop button Multi cable jack (AV/_) Grip belt USB jack (USB) Swivel Hand grip DO IN jack (DO IN) Grip belt hook EASY.
This section provides information onusing thismemory camcorder :such ashow tousethe provided accessories, how tocharge thebattery, how tosetup theoperation mode andinitial setup. USING THE ACCESSORIES Attaching a Grip Belt ® Insert your right hand from the bottom of memory camcorder up to the base of your thumb. Put your hand in a position where you can easily operate the Recording start/stop button and the Zoom lever.
Attaching a LensCap Pass theprovided string through theholeinthegripbeltattachment part andpass itthrough theholeinthelens cap. 1. Attach thelens capstring tolens cap. Shorter sideisforthelens cap. 2. Attach thestring totheattachment hole ofmemory camcorder. Detaching thegripbeltmakes things easier. 3. Push both sides ofcapinward andattach itover thelens.
preparation CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE ® There are two types of power source that can be connected to your memory camcorder. Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment. The battery pack: used for outdoor recording. The AC power adapter : used for indoor recording. Uw.page 19 To Charge the Battery Pack ® Be sure to charge tile battery pack before you start using your memory camcorder.
About battery packs ® The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its usage time becomes reduced and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the memory camcorder. The recording time shortens dramatically in a cold environment.
preparation The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions. ® We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste. Clean the terminals to remove any foreign substances before inserting the battery. ® Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (i.e. fire or a heater).
Charging, recording andplayback timeswithfullycharged battery pack (withnozoomoperation, etc.) * For your reference, the approximate time with fully charged battery pack: Built-in memory SDHC/ MMCplus Continuous recording time approx. 115rain. approx. 120rain. approx. 125rain. Playback time approx. 230rain. approx. 230rain. approx. 230rain. Continuous ecording time approx. 120rain. approx. 125min. approx. 130min. Playback time approx. 230rain. approx. 230min. approx. 230min.
Tochecktheremaining battery charge ® When thecamcorder isturned off(battery isinstalled) press andrelease the IDI/ iCHECKbutton to display the remaining capacity of the battery capacity. ® When the camcorder is turned on (battery is installed) press and hold the IIDI / [CHECK button for more than 2-3 seconds to display the remaining battery capacity. Press the IQI / iCHECK button again or any other button to return to the initial OSD while the battery information is displayed. _.
Battery Level Display The BatteryLevel Displayshows the amount of batterypower remainingin the battery pack. Fully charged 20,_40% used E! (! C3 -L23t 40,_60% used 60,_80% used 80,_95% used Exhausted(flbkers): The devicewill soon turn off. Changethe Battery Packas soon as possible. (flickers):The device will be forced to turn off after 5 seconds.
preparation Charging the Battery Pack The IA BP85ST battery pack provided with this memory camcorder may be charged a little at purchase time: Charge it fully before using the memory camcorder. ,, Use IA BP85ST battery pack only. 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn off the power. Insert the battery pack. ()pen the LCD screen and jack cover. Connect the AC power adapter to the DC IN jack of your memory camcorder. 5. Connect the AC power adapter to a wall socket.
Charging indicator Tipsforbattery identification Thecolor oftheLED indicates charging status. Ifthebattery hasbeen fullycharged, thecharge indicator isgreen. Ifyouarecharging thebattery, thecolor ofthecharge indicator isorange. Thecharge indicator flickers ifthebattery isabnormal. Using memory camcorder with AC power adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the memory camoorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back, or use it indoors.
BUTTON TYPE BATTERY INSTALLATION ® The button type battery maintains the clock function and preset contents of the memory : even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed. 1. Insert the button type battery in the battery slot on the bottom of the memory camcorder. 2. Position the button type battery with the positive ((_) in the button type battery slot.
BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER This section explains the basic techniques of recording movies, and also basic settings on your memory camcorder. Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using POWER switch and MODE button. Turning memory camcorder on or off You can turn the power on or off by sliding the POWER switch down. ® Slide the POWER switch repeatedly to toggle the power on or off.
preparation LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Movie Record mode Move Record mode []_.....-_ m "M, _--....-._ _-.-..-._ Operating status ([STBY](standby) or [ @] (recording)) Time counter (movie reeording time:remaining recordab_e time) ,_-.--._ Battery info.(Remaining battery level/time) LCD Enhancer* Anti Shake(EIS)(Electronic Image Stabilizer) Back Light* EASY.Q* _.
LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Movie Record mode: Shortcut menu (OK Guide) Screen size (16:9 Wide/4:3) Focus (Auto Focus/Manual 5_J %-- Focus)* @ Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return White balance* Exposure (Auto Exposure/Manual Exposure) Movie Play mode Movie Play mode Menu name (Delete, Protect, Copy) Protect File Name Battery info.
preparation LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Movie Play mode Movie Playmode Play Status Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time) Storage media (Built in memory (SC MX10A/MX10AU only) or memory card) Battery info.
TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF ( INI / _'CHECK) Switching the information display mode You can switch the displaymode of on screen information: Press the 11:31 / Z'CHECK button. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. ® Full display mode: All types of information will appear. ® Minimum display mode: Only operating status indicator will appear.
preparation USING THE LCD ENHANCER " 1. 2. Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image oil the LCD screen. This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight. Press the LCD ENHANCER (_) button. The selected function icon is displayed. To exit LCD ENHANCER, press the LCD ENHANCER ([}_J})button again. LCD ENHANCER function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded.
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN 1. Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your finger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. If you rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD screen with it facing out. This is convenient during playback. _. 65 to adjust brightness color of the LCD screen. • See Over page rotation may cause damage and to the inside of the hinge that connects the LCD screen to the memory camcorder.
re r tion USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Used for playback, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding. Also used as directional buttons (up, down, left, right) and to make a selection when selecting movie imac es or menus. 1. 2. Press the Control button () to move left / right. Press the Control button (A/v) to move up / down. Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button. , Control button (OK / (< / >)) does not operate in the EASY.Q mode. • Using the OK button, you may directly access the shortcut menu.
SHORTCUT MENU(OK GUIDE) Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. f. Press the OK button. 2. ® Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed. Press the Control button (A/V/) to control the setting. 3. Press the OK button to confirm your selection. ® Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu.
INITIAL SETTING : OSD LANGUAGE & DATE AND TIME Initial setting is available in all operating modes. To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language. To store the date and time during recording, set the date/time. How to set the settings mode 1. 2. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Press the MENU button. 3. 4. Press the Control button ({ Press the OK button. / )) to select "Settings". ® The settings menu screen appears.
Setting DateandTime Setthecurrent date andtimesothatthedate andtimeatwhich youmake a recording canberecorded correctly. Thefollowing procedure canalso beused tocorrect thedate andtime youhave already set. 1. Setthe"Settings" mode. ®Thesettings menu screen appears. ®Refer to"How tosetthesettings mode" foraccessing to" Settings " mode. --page 30. 2. Press theControl button (< /> ) to select "Date/Time Set" and then press the OK button. 3. Set the desired value by moving the Control 4.
SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SC-MX10A/MX10AU ONLY) You call record moving oil the built in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desiredstorage media before starting recording or playback. Selecting the storage media (SC-MX10A/MX10AU only) ® Selectingthe recording mediumis availableill the Movierecord / Movie Playmodes. Movieimages can be stored and played back using the built in memory or a memorycard. Set the memory type before recordingand playingback images. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Using the built-in memory (SC-MX10A/MX10AU only) This memorycamcorder has all embedded 4GB memorywhich can be recordedon. Using a memory card (not supplied) ® This memorycamcorder has multi card slot for access to SDHC (Secure DigitalHigh Capacity)and MMCplus. Some cards are not compatible dependingon the memory card manufacturerand memory card type. [] • If you insert a memory card when the memory camcorder is on, the pop up message will prompt you automatically to select the storage type.
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media. ® You can use SDHC and MMC plus cards. You call also use a SD memory card, but it must be less than 4GB. ® On this memory camcorder, you can use memory cards of the following capacity: 128MB ~ 8GB ® Compatible recording media The following recording media have been guaranteed to work with this memory camcorder. Others are not guaranteed to work, so buy such products with caution.
Handling amemory card Itisrecommended thatyoupower offbefore inserting orremoving thememory card toavoid data loss. Itisnotguaranteed thatyoucanuseamemory card formatted byother devices. Besure toformat yourmemory cardusing thiscamcorder. Youhave toformat newly purchased memory cards ormemory cards withdata thatyour camcorder cannot recognize oraresaved byother devices. Note thatformatting erases alldataonthememory card.
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time for movie images iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiili_i_iliiiiil_llililililiiilil_i!i!llilili!_i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!ii_i_iii iiiiiiiiiii_iiii!i!i!!_i_iii!iiiiiii!!i!!iiiiliiiii!i!i!i!i!i!i!ii ¸ built-in memory SDHC/ MMCplus 4GB approx. 170min. approx. 112min. approx. 256min. approx. 170min. approx. 512min. approx. 256min. 1GB approx. 43rain. approx. 28min. approx. 64min. 2GB approx. 85min. approx. 56min. approx. 128min. approx. 85min.
_o To facilitate the movie recording, itisrecommended touseamemory cardthatsupports faster write speed. (Write speed: 1.25 MB / sec or higher) If you use a low write speed memory card, recording may stop with o * * * * a message of "Low speed card. Please record at lower quality", If you inevitably use a low speed card, select a lower quality ("Fine" e "Normal") or set the movie size to 352p. Memory cards of bigger than 8GB in capacity may not work properly.
recordnq _J Basic procedures to record movie images described below. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES ® Memory camcorder provides two Recording start/stop the other one is on the LCD panel. Select the Recording buttons. One is oil the rear side of the camcorder and start/stop button that works best for you. 1. Turn the memory camcorder on. ® Connect a power source to the memory camcorder. _pages 12,18 (A battery pack or an AC power adapter) ® Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power.
Eject thebattery pack when youhave finished recording toprevent unnecessary battery power consumption. Foron-screen information display. _page 22 Forapproximate recording time. _page 36 Forvarious functions available when yourecord movie images. _page 45-_56 Iffocusing isdifficult, usethemanual focus function. _page 53 During recording, some button operations areunavailable. (MENU button, etc.) Sound isrecorded fromtheinternal stereo microphone onthefrontofthememory camcorder.
ng RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY.Q MODE) With the EASY.Q function, most of the memory camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. 1. 2. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Press the MODE button to set Movie Record mode ( 4_ ). _,_page 21 3. Pressthe EASY.Q button. ,, When you press the EASY.
ZOOMING Use the zoom function for close-up or wide angle recording. This memory camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom and 1200x digital zoom. ® You can zoom with the Zoom lever or the zoom(W/T) button on the LCD panel. * The further you slide the Zoom lever, the quicker the zoom action. To zoom in ® Slidethe Zoom levertowards T (telephoto). To zoom out Slidethe Zoom levertowards W (wide angle).
MOVIE IMAGES PLAYBACK You can find a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index view. 1. Turn the memory camcorder on. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power._page 21 ® Set the appropriate storage media :Internal Memory or Memory Card _page 32 (SC MX10A/MX10AU only) (if you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. Open the LCD screen. ® Adjust brightness or contrast of the LCD screen._,_page 65 Press the MODE button. Switches to Movie Play mode.
@ During playback, pressing the Recording start/stop button will move to Movie Record mode. If there is no file stored to view, the message "Empty" appears. When the multi AV cable is connected to the memory camcorder, the built in speaker will automatically turn off. Depending on the amount d data to be played back, it may take some time for the playback images to appear. Image data edited on PC or certain types of image data may not be displayed on this memory camcorder.
Various Playback Operations stillplayback (pause) _,Press theOKbutton during playback. Toresume normal playback, press theOKbutton again. Search playback or movie ® During normal playback, press and hold the Control button ( > ) for forward search, or to the left for reverse search. ® Moving the Control button to ({/_) repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction.
recordng options aHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings, 1. Slide POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on. 2. Select ® For ® For Press 3. 4. _* the operation mode. Movie Record Menus: Press MODE button to set Record (_). Movie Play Menus: Press MODE button to set Play (0_:_]). MENU button. ® The menu screen appears.
r cord ng option O Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the White Balance in Movie Record mode. 1, Slide the POWER switch downward to turn the memory cameorder on. 2, Select the operation mode. ® For Movie Record Menus: 3, Press MODE button to set Record (_). Press MENU button. ® The r'qenu screen appears. 4, Press the Control 5, Select the desired sub menu item with the Control and then press the OK button.
MENU ITEMS " ,, Accessible items in menu can vary depending on the operation mode. For operation details, see the corresponding page. _,pages 45,-46, 57,-61 Menu items in Movie Record(4_) Scene Mode (AE) White Balance Auto Auto 48 49 Exposure Anti-Shake (EIS) Auto Off 50 51 Digital Effect Focus Off Auto 52 53 Back Light 16:9 Wide Off On 54 55 Quality Resolution Digital Zoom Super Fine 720x480i Off 55 56 56 Menu items in Movie Play([_B) .......................................................
r cord ng option RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can setup the menu items for movie images recording. Scene Mode (AE) This memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of five modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of filming. Auto balance between tile subject and the background. To be used in normal conditions.
White Balance This memory camcorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. "Auto" This option is generally used to control the white balance automatically. ,,Daylight'= "Cloudy" . Fluol_escent. "Tungsten" "Custom WB" Nolle This controls the white balance according to the outdoor ambience, especially for close up and when the subiect is of one dominant color.
_. Asubject can berecorded under various types oflighting conditions indoors (natural. fluorescent. candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature isdifferent depending onthe light source. thesubject tintwilldiffer depending onthewhite balance settings. Use thisfunction foramore natural result. • Thewhite balance also canbesetintheshortcut menu. _-page 29. • Thewhite balance cannotbesetusewhile EASY.Q isinuse.
Manual exposure is recommended in situations listed below : When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing. ® When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright. • The exposure also can be set in the shortcut menu. _,page 29 • EASY.Q mode automatically sets the "Exposure" to "Auto".
r cord ng option Digital Effect ® The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 6 different digital effect options. Disables the function. "Black&White" "Sepia " "Negative" None q_ Changes the images into Black and White. This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment. q_ Reverses the colors, creating the look of a negative.
FOCUS ® Thememory camcorder usually focuses onasubject automatically (auto focus). Youcanalso manually focus asubject depending ontherecording conditions. Focusing manually during recording This memory camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording condition. In this case, use the manual focus mode. 1. Set "Focus" to "Manual". ® The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. 2.
option Back Light When subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. "Off On Disables the function. Backlight compensation Backlight compensation Back lighting None is executed. brightens the subject quickly. influences recording when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front of a window. ® The subject is against a snowy background. ® The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast.
16:9Wide Youcanselect thedesired LCD display aspect ratio forrecording orplayback (16:9 Wide/4:3 aspect ratio). "Off" "On" Disables thefunction. Displays theimage in4:3aspect ratio. None Select tousethestandard display aspect ratio of4:3onthescreen. Select toview movies of4:3aspect ratio byenlarging andfitting into16:9 aspect ratio. None [* * 16:9 wnote idesetting also canbeset inthe shortcut menu. _page29.
r cord ng option Resolution ® You can select the resolution of a movie to be recorded. "720x480i" Resolution of the movie played on a TV screen. [] "720x480p" Higher resolution of the movie played on a PC screen. [] "352x240p" Lower resolution of the movie played on a PC screen. [] • High resolution images use more memory than lower resolution images. Therefore the higher the resolution selected, the less recording time available. • The recording times depend on the resolution.
Youcanmanage recorded movie images invarious ways. ® Each thumbnail image shown inthedisplay represents thefirstframe ofaseparately recorded movie. SETTING THE PLAY OPTION You can play all movies continuously or play the selected movie only. You can also set the repeat option for all movies. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. ® Set the appropriate storage media. (SC MX10A/MX10AU only) (If you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2.
DELETING MOVIE IMAGES You can delete saved movie images. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. ® Set the appropriate storage media. (SC MX10A/MX10AU only) (if you want to record on a memory card. insert the memory card.) Press the MODE button. _page 21 ® Switches to Movie Play mode. ® Select the desired movie thumbnail images, using the Control button. Press the MENU button. Press the Control button ( <[/)) to select "Delete".
PROTECTING MOVIE iMAGES You can protect saved important movies from accidental deletion. Protected movies will not be deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. ® Set the appropriate storage media. (SC MX10A/MX10AU only) (if you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) Press the MODE button. _page 21 ® Switches to Movie Play mode.
COPYING MOVIE IMAGES (SC-MX10A/MX10AU ONLY) " Movie images arecopied tothedestination storage while leaving original movie images inthesource storage. ,,Itcopies from thecurrently-used memory toanother. Forexample, ifthebuiltqn memory was used, itcopies toamemory card. 1. Slide thePOWER switch downward toturnonthememory camcorder. ®Settheappropriate storage media. (SCMX10A/MX10AU only) (Ifyouwant torecord onamemory card, insert thememory card.) 2. Press theMODE button.
16:9 WIDE You can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback (16:9 Wide/4:3 aspect ratio). !!Of!!! Disables the function. Displays the image in 4:3 aspect ratio. Select to use the standard display aspect ratio of 4:3 on the screen. None "On" Select to view movies of 4:3 aspect ratio by enlarging arid fitting into 16:9 aspect ratio. None []Please note that all movies recorded with this memory camcorder have 4:3 aspect ratio regardless of the display option (16:9 Wide/4:3).
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN "SETTINGS" You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings. 1. Slide POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on. 2. Press MENU button. ® The menu screen appears. 3. Select "Settings" with the Control button (), and then press the OK button. ® The menus in "Settings" mode will appear.
You can setup the date/time, OSD languageand display settingsof the memory camcorder. SETTING MENU ITEMS Date/Time Set 2007/01/01 Date Format 12:00 AM YY/MM/DD 64 Time Format 12 Hr 64 Date/Time Off 64 LCD Brightness 4(}% 65 LCD Coloi 5O% 65 Auto Power off Off 65 Deep Sound On 66 File No.
Date/Time Set Setthedate and time sothey canberecorded correctly. _page 31 DateFormat Youcanselect thedate format todisplay. "YY/MM/DD" Thedateisdisplayed intheorder ofyear / month / "DD/MM/YY" MM/DD/YY date. The date is displayed in the order of date / month / year. The date is displayed in the order of month / date / year. Time Format You can select the time format to display. "12 Hr" The time is displayed in 12 hour units. "24 Fir" The time is displayed in 24 hour units.
LCDBrightness ® Youcanadjust thebrightness oftheLCD screen tocompensate forambient lighting conditions. ® Moving theControl button up will brighten the screen whereas moving it down will darken the screen. • A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power. • Adjust the LCD brightness when the ambient lighting is too bright and the monitor is hard to see. • LCD Brightness does not affect the brightness of images to be stored. • You can adjust the LCD Brightness from 0% to 100%.
,settingoption Beep Sound You call set the beep sound to on/off. When on, the beep sounds when ally operation is performed. None None File No. Fib numbers are assignedto movie images inthe order they were recorded. ,!Series!! Reset after formatting, or after deleting alleven files.ifThe number is reset when a newanother folder is created. I Assigns file numbers in sequence the file mernory card is replaced with one or None card.
Memory Info Itshows youthestorage information. Youcanviewthestorage media, used memory space andavailable memory space, andtherecordable time according tothequality. storage media. (SC MX10A/MX10AU only ) in '=Memory,, Itshows youthe memory information ofbuilt Itshows youthememory information oftheinserted Card memory card. Ifthere iosnostorage inserted, itcan notbeselected willbcard edimmed onthe menu."OK". Incase fmodel SCmedia MX10/MX10P.
Default Set Youcaninitialize thememory eameorder settings tothefactory defaults (initial settings atthefactory). Initializing thememory camoorder settings tofactory defaults does notaffect recorded images. []After resetting thememory camcorder, set"Date/Time Set"._page31 Version Youcanseethefirmware version information. Language Youcanselect adesired language todisplay themenu andmessages. =page 30 USBConnect Connect thememory camcorder toaPCviaaUSB 2.
t ntQri oQ This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a PO using the USB cable for various functions. When connecting a USB cable to a PO, refer to the software installation instructions and PC specifications below. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS Transferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection ® The memory camcorder supports USB 2.0 High speed. (Depends on the PC specification) You can transfer a recorded file in storage media to a PC via a USB connection.
t n Qri oQ _ ® ® ® ® ® On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may not be smooth or video editing may take a long time. On a slower PC than recommended, movie playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly. If your OS is Windows 2000/XP/Vista (32bit), log in as the Administrator(administrator of the PC) (or a user with the equivalent privileges) to install the software. Check out the storage media of the memory camcorder before connecting USB cable.
INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE Installing DV Media Pro Program You need to install DV Media Pro to play back recorded movie files or the transferred data from memory camcorder with the USB cable on your PC. When you install the DV Media Pro software on your Windows computer, you can enjoy the following operations by connecting your memory camcorder to your computer via a USB cable. View movie recordings on PC: DV Driver - DirectXg.0 - Video Codec PC camersVUSB streaming function: DV Driver - DirectXg.
t JSB ntQri cQ Application 1. Instalation - Quick Time Click "Quick Time" on the setup screen. ® QuickTime is Apple's technology for handling movie, sound, animation, graphics, text, music, and even 360 degree virtual reality (VR) scenes. CyberLink Power Director is software for easily editing MPEG, AVI, and other video files, still images, and other contents for creating a movie.
CONNECTING THE USB CABLE Connect the USB cable to copy movie images from the camcorder to the PC and vice versa. You can use various other functions with USB connection. (as a PC camera, data storage, etc.) 1. Set the "USB Connect" to "Mass Storage." _page PC Memory camcorder i_8 68 2. Connect the memory camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. USBCabb _,.,_ , Don't apply excessive force when inserting or extracting a USB cable into/from a USB jack.
t JSB ntQA cQ VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Select the desired recording medium. _page 32 (SC MX10A/MX10AU only) Make sure that there is a memory card in the memory camcorder (SC MX10/MX10P only). Connect the memory camcorder to the PC with a USB cable. _page Check out the USB connection on the LCD monitor. 73 When using Windows® XP,Vista version : The "Removable Disk" window appears on the PC's screen after a moment.
[_ o When 999 folders and 9,999 files are recorded, you cannot record any more. In this case, format your storage media. (memory card, etc.) You may modify the name of a file/folder stored in the memory card using a PC. This memory camcorder may not recognize modified files. TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC You can copy the movie images to your PC. 1. Execute the procedure in "Viewing the contents of storage media." Uw.page74 2. The folders in the storage media appear.
t JSB ntQri cQ USING THE PC CAM FUNCTION You can use your memory camcerder as a PC camera for video chatting, video conference and ether PC camera applications. Before you start! For PC Cam use, you must install the DV Driver. _,_page 70 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. ® The Movie Record mode screen appears. Press the MENU button and select the "Settings". _._page 62 ® The Settings screen appears. Press the Control button (
connectmon i You call view the recorded movies on a large screen by connecting the memory camcorder to a TV. VIEWING ON TV SCREEN To playback your recordings, the television must be NTSC compatible. _ Connecting page 80 to a IV _orm_w Use the provided multi-AV cable to connect the memory camcorder to a TV as follows: 1. Connect the end of the Multi AV cable with the single plug to the AV jack of the camcorder. 2.
i RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON OTHER VIDEO DEVICES You can record (dub) images played back on this memory camcorder, onto other video devices. Use the multi AV cable(provided) to connect the memory camcorder to another video device as shown in the following figure: 1. 2. 3. Press the MODE button to set Player( [] ). _page 21 Choose the recorded (dubbed) movie on the thumbnail view and then press the OK button. Press the record button on the connected device.
MAINTENANCE Your memory camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. O For safekeeping of the memory camcorder, turn off the memory camcorder. Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor. _,_page 13 Remove the memory card.
To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the monitor. To clean the lens o o Use all optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small object. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers. If necessary, wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. if the lens looks dimmer, turn off the memory camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour.
troLAbhootina _J TROUBLESHOOTING O Before contacting a Sarnsung authorized They may save you the time and expense Warning indicators and service center, perform the following of an unnecessary call. simple checks. messages Power source InfOrms that,** _ow Batter, Auto Power Off The battery pack is almost discharged. If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the memory camcorder is automatically turned off. ("Auto Power Off"}. ' Action Change to a charged one or use AC adaptor.
troLAbhootinq _J Storage media Mees_ Recording 82 English Action Memor_ --ul There is not enough space to record on built in memory. Delete unnecessary files on tile built in memory. (SC-MX10NMX10AU) Use a memory card. nsert Card There is no memory card inserted in the card slot. Insert a memory card. Use the built in memory. (SC MX10A/MX10AU) Card Fu There is not enough space to record on memory card. Delete unnecessary files on the memory card. Use the built in memory.
CAUTION When there isdew condensation, donotusethecamcorder forawhile What isdew condensation? ,, Dew condensation happens when a memory camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous place. In other words, the water vapor in the air turns into dew because of the temperature difference, and it condensates like dew on the external or internal lenses of the memory camcorder and on the reflection lens.
troLAb e hootina _J G If you encounter any problem using your camcorder, check the following before requesting service. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptoms and solutions Power ,, The cower aces no_ tur or ,, ,, ,, o The Dower au_oma_ca ly turns off. " Power cannot De turnea off. The battery paCK ISqUiCKly ahscnaraea. 84 English ,, The battery pack may not be installed on your memory camcorder.
Displays ,, Thescreen ofq%/or LCD screen displays distorted images, o Unknown image appears Onthe LCD screen. o All movies recorded with this memory camcorder have 4:3 aspect ratio. It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9 ratio image on the LCD screen. For more details, see the display specifications. _page 55, 61 If you want to display properly on your TV, check out your TV type and set the proper screen mode (4:3 aspect ratio). The memory camcorder is in "Demo" mode.
troLAb e hootinq _J Recording Media (Memory card, etc) Memor', card functions are not operable Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. _page 33 ® If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. U.page 67 mage cannot De ae_etea. The recorded images are protected. Remove protection from the files and delete them. _page 59 You cannot delete images protected by another device. Release the protection of the image on the device.
Recording Pressing theRecording start/step star_ _ecora DUIIO aces " ,, Press the MODE button to set Movie Record mode (_). There is not enough free space to record on the built in memory or memory card. ,, Check if the memory card is write protected or if SDHC memory card is inserted. not g, The _ctual recoralng time is ess tnan tne estimated ume The recordings_ops automatical, When recording a SuDJec] umlnatea D_,Drlgn_ ugnt vertical lines appear.
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Adjusting theimage during recording o Focus Goes notadjust au-[omatlca , * o This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Cancel "Scene Mode (AE}" to minimize this phenomena. _,_page 48 • White balance adjustment is required. Set proper "White Balance". _,_page 49 • A warning indicator or message appears oil the screen. The image appears too Dngnt or flickering, or cnanges ir comor Color balance of image is no1 natural.
troLAb e hootinq _J Playback on your camcorder Pressing the Play/Pause button does not start playback. The Skip or Search function does not work properly. Playback is interrupted unexpectedly. Playback on other devices * Press the MODE button to set Movie Play mode. ( _ ) Irqage files recorded using other device rqay not be played on your rqerqory carqcorder. Select a proper recording medium. ,, If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high, it can not function properly.
Connecting/Dubbing withother devices (TV, DVD player, etc) Connecting toacomputer The comou-[er recogRize does Install the provided software program. _page 71 Disconnect the USB devices other than the keyboard, the mouse and the camcorder from the computer. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect it again correctly. no[ your camcorder. A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your memory camcorder.
troLAb e hootin< _J "DV Media Pro'! does not function properly, The image Or Sound On your camc0rder is not played on your computer The playback screen is paused or distorted, Overall operations 92 English . Exit the "DV Media Pro" program, and restart the Windows computer. Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer. ® The movie or sound copied to your computer is not affected. ® If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi speed USB(USB2.
pecification Model Name: SC-MX10/SC-MX10P/SC-MX10A/SC-MX10AU Video siqnal Picture compression format Audio compression format Recordinq quality Imaqe device Lens Focal Length Minimum Illumination Filter diameter Size/dot number LCD screen method System NTSC MPEG4 ASP Format ADPCM Super Fine (about 12Mbps), Fine (about 10Mbps/, Normal (about 8Mbps/ CCD/Charqe Coupled Device)/Max/Effective : 680K/350K pixels) F1.6 to 4.3, 34x (Optical), 1200x (Diqital) Electronic zoom lens 2.3,-78.2mm 3.
VY rr Fl SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace the product at it's option. All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center.
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