Samsung HMX-Q20BN User Manual

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Before reading this user manual3Before using this camcorderThis camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4/AVC) format.You can play back and edit the video recorded by thecamcorder on a personal computer using the internalsoftware of this camcorder.Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with otherdigital video formats.Before recording an important video, make a trial recording.Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audiohave been recorded properly.Recorded contents may be lost due to errors in handling thecamcorder or memory card, etc.Samsung will not provide compensation for damages caused bythe loss of recorded contents.Make a backup of important recorded data.Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to aPC. We also recommend you copy them from your PC to otherrecording media for storage. Refer to the software installation andUSB connection guide.Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended forindividual use only.Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using otherdigital/analog media or devices is protected by the CopyrightAct and cannot be used without permission of the owner of thecopyright, except for personal enjoyment. Even if you record anevent such as a show, performance, or exhibition for personalenjoyment, we strongly recommend that you obtain permissionbeforehand.•••••••Important information on useAbout this user manualThank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read thisuser manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handyfor future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly,refer to Troubleshooting. ¬pages 108~120This User Manual covers HMX-Q20, HMX-Q200, andHMX-QF20 models.Illustrations of model HMX-Q20 are used in this user manual.The HMX-QF20 has the wireless networking function. ¬pages 72~80Although some features of HMX-Q20, HMX-Q200, and HMX-QF20are different, they operate in the same way.The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same asthose you see on the LCD screen.The design and specifications of the camcorder and otheraccessories are subject to change without notice.Before use, read the ‘Safety information’ carefully and then operatethe product properly.In this manual, a ‘memory card (card)’ means an SD, SDHC, orSDXC.In this user manual’s function description tables, the icon shown in adescription of a submenu item indicates it will appear on the screenwhen you set the corresponding function.Ex) Tele Macro Submenu item ¬page 97- On ( ): Set to record close-up images of very small objects.If set to On, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen.Samsung is not responsible for any injury or damage caused by notfollowing the user manual.••••••••