Samsung digital video camcorder owner's instruction book (112 pages)
Summary of Contents for Samsung SC-X205
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Before operating the unit, please read this Instruction Book thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. US PATENT 4415844 Use only approved battery packs. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fire or explosion. Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbols This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure CAUTION that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN shock to persons.
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing 19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to placed on the apparatus.
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ENGLISH Notices and Safety Instructions 21. LIGHTNING: 26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or a.
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ENGLISH Contents Notices and Safety Precautions Precautions when using the Sports Camcorder..............................8 Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT....................................9 Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation.................................9 Notes Regarding the Sports Camcorder...................................9 Notes Regarding the Battery Pack...................................10 Notes Regarding the Lens......................................11 Notes Regarding the LCD Display ...................................11 Precautions Regarding Service....................................11 Precautions Regarding Replacement Parts................................11 Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder Features............................................12...
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ENGLISH Contents Getting Started The LED Color ..........................................26 Before You Start Operating the Sports Camcorder ...............................26 Using the MODE button......................................27 Using the Function button ......................................28 Using the Joystick ........................................28 Using the MENU button......................................28 Using the DISPLAY button ......................................29 Using the DELETE button ......................................29 Structure of the Folders and Files ...................................30 Recording Time and Capacity ....................................31 Using a Memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied)..............................33...
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ENGLISH Contents Setting the Line In/Out ......................................51 Setting the Viewing Options .....................................52 Deleting Movie Files......................................52 Setting the Play Mode......................................53 Locking Movie Files ......................................54 Copying Movie Files......................................55 Photo Mode Capturing.............................................57 Capturing Images........................................57 Zooming In and Out ......................................58 Viewing ............................................59 Viewing Photo Files on the LCD monitor ................................59 Viewing Multiple Photo Files....................................60 Setting the Capturing Options....................................61 Setting the White Balance ....................................61...
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ENGLISH Contents Copying MP3 Files to the Sports Camcorder ..............................76 Playing ............................................77 Playing MP3 Files .........................................77 Setting the MP3 Play Options....................................78 Deleting MP3 Files........................................78 Setting the Repeat Play......................................79 Setting the Equalizer......................................80 Locking MP3 Files.........................................81 Copying MP3 Files........................................82 Voice Recorder Mode Recording............................................84 Recording Voice Files ......................................84 Playing ............................................85...
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ENGLISH Contents Setting Memory ..........................................99 Setting the File No. Function ....................................99 Formatting the Memory.......................................100 Viewing Memory Space ......................................101 Adjusting the LCD monitor .....................................102 Adjusting the LCD Brightness.....................................102 Adjusting the LCD Color .....................................103 Adjusting Date/Time.........................................104 Setting Date&Time......................................104 Setting Date Format......................................105 Setting Time Format ......................................106 Setting Date/Time Display ....................................107 Setting the System Settings ....................................108 Setting the Beep Sound......................................108...
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ENGLISH Contents Miscellaneous Information USB Interface Environment ....................................123 USB connection to a computer ..................................123 System Environment......................................123 Installing Software ........................................124 Installing DV Media Pro 1.0....................................124 Ulead Video Studio ......................................125 Connecting To Other Devices ....................................126 Connecting to a PC using USB Cable ................................126 Connecting to a TV monitor....................................127 Connecting to a VCR / DVD Recorder................................128 Recording unscrambled content from other digital devices..........................129...
Particular care should be observed if photographing infants, when the flash should be no less than 3 feet from your subject. If the device is not working properly, please consult your nearest dealer or authorized Samsung service facility. Disassembling the device yourself may cause irrecoverable damage which will be difficult to repair.
Unauthorized recording of copyrighted materials may infringe on the rights of the Copyright owners and is contrary to copyright laws. ✤ 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. Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation ✤...
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Precautions Notes Regarding the Battery Pack ✤ We recommend using the original battery pack that is available at the retailer where you purchased the Sports Camcorder. ✤ Make sure the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. ✤...
ENGLISH Notices and Safety Precautions Notes Regarding the Lens ✤ Do not film with the Sports Camcorder lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device, the imaging sensor). Notes Regarding the LCD Display 1.
ENGLISH Getting to Know Your Sports Camcorder Features Integrated Digital Sports Camcorder/DSC operation An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a Digital Sports Camcorder and a Digital Still Camera with comfortable and easy recording. High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Sports Camcorder) Employing 680K CCD Pixel, a maximum resolution of 640X480 is available.
SC-X210L/X220L. And it is supplied as optional accessory for SC- X205L. ✤ Parts and accessories are available at your local Samsung dealer and service center. ✤ You can download programs, the latest driver software, and audio/video CODECs from the Samsung Electronics webpage.
ENGLISH Location of Controls Rear & Left View How to Connect Earphones Connect the earphones to the M E N multi jack as shown M O D in the figure. M E N M O D 1. LCD monitor 9. Record /Stop button 2.
12:00AM 2006.01.01 Sepia ENGLISH STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 Location of Controls : LCD Display 100-0001 OSD (On Screen Display in Movie Record Mode / Movie Play Mode) Recording... Movie Record Mode Movie Play Mode Movie Play Mode 12:00AM 2006.01.01 Sepia Move Play 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:15/00:05:20...
ENGLISH Location of Controls : LCD Display 00:12 Life is cool.mp3 Everytime.mp3 OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Mode) Toxic.mp3 Don't push me.mp3 Love you.mp3 MP3 Mode MP3 Mode Move Play 1/10 00:12 Life is cool.mp3 Life is cool.mp3 Sweetbox Everytime.mp3 Stereo 44.1KHz 192Kbps Toxic.mp3...
2006/01/01 12:00:00 AM 00:00:12/34:59:48 ENGLISH Stop Location of Controls : LCD Display 00:12 2006/01/01 12:00:00 AM OSD (On Screen Display in Voice Record Mode/ Voice Play Mode) SWAV0001.WAV 2006/01/01 12:00:00 AM 2006/01/01 12:00:10 AM 2006/01/01 12:00:20 AM 00:00:12/34:59:48 Voice Record Mode Voice Play Mode Voice Play Mode Move...
Move Play ENGLISH Location of Controls : LCD Display Coin Dart OSD (On Screen Display in File Browser Mode/System Settings Mode) Move Play File Browser Mode System Settings Mode System Settings Ver. TYPE /DCIM/100SSDVC Storage Type DCAM0001.JPG Internal DCAM0002.JPG External DCAM0003.JPG DCAM0004.JPG Move...
ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack Battery Pack Installation / Ejection It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your Sports Camcorder. To insert the battery pack <Insert> <Eject> Slide the battery pack into the groove until it clicks. To eject the battery pack Pull the Battery eject switch to eject the battery pack.
✤ Do not allow the + and - terminals of the battery pack to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, heat generation, induce fire and overheating. ✤ It is recommended that you use the original Samsung Battery Pack that is available at the retailer where you purchased the Sports Camcorder.
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ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the Battery Pack. Battery Level Indicator State Message 00:00:00:00:40:05 STBY STBY Fully charged 720i 20~40% used 40~60% used Recording...
ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack 1. Turn off the Sports Camcorder by pressing the Connecting the AC Power Adapter [POWER] button. 2. Insert the Battery Pack to the unit. 3. Open the connector cover of the unit. 4.
ENGLISH Getting Started The LED Color The LED Color indicates the power or charge status. Recording / Charging Indicator During Charging LED Color During Recording Recording / Recording Charging Indicator <Movie and Voice Recorder Mode> Orange Charging Green Fully Charged Power Indicator LED Color Power...
ENGLISH Getting Started Using the MODE button The Mode button is used to change the Sports Camcorder mode. Available modes are Movie, Photo, MP3, Voice Recorder, File Browser and System Settings. Setting the Mode Set the desired mode by pressing the [MODE] button. The Sports Camcorder switches to the designated mode.
ENGLISH Getting Started Using the Function button The Function button is used to make a selection, move the cursor, select the functions and exit from the menu. Using the Function button Recording / Function button Button Playing/Viewing Capturing Zoom out ( Multi-Play screen / List Move Upwards Zoom in (...
ENGLISH Getting Started Using the DISPLAY button Each press of the [DISPLAY] button toggles the OSD indicator on and off. 1. Open the LCD monitor. 2. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. The movie screen appears. You can select Movie mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings.
Be cautious with handling them to avoid losing data. ✤ Damaged data may not be recovered, and SAMSUNG is not responsible for lost data. Make sure to back up important files on your PC separately.
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Number of Photos that can be taken Number of MP3 files that can be saved Quality Capacity MP3 files Media Capacity Media 640x480 approx. 128files 512MB (SC-X205(L)) Internal approx. 2875 512MB (SC-X205(L)) approx. 256files 1GB (SC-X210(L)) Internal Memory approx. 5754 1GB (SC-X210(L)) approx.
✤ After a period of use, the memory card may get warm. This is normal and not a malfunction. ✤ Damaged data may not be recovered, and SAMSUNG is not responsible for the lost data. Make sure to back up important files separately on a PC.
ENGLISH Getting Started Inserting / Ejecting the memory card (SD/MMC) (not supplied) Inserting a memory card 1. Open the Front cover. Label 2. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot until it softly clicks. pasting portion 3. Close the Front cover. 00:00:00/00:40:05 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY...
ENGLISH Movie Mode How to set to How to set to Recording..................36 Movie mode Movie mode Recording ..................36 Zooming In and Out ..............37 Playing .....................38 1. Press the [POWER] button to Playing Movie Files on the LCD monitor........38 turn on the Sports Camcorder. Playing Multiple Movie Files .............39 Setting the Recording Options.............41 Setting the Movie Size ..............41...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Recording Recording You can record video and store it in memory. Refer to the page 119 for recording video using the External Camera Module. (SC-X205L/X210L/X220L only) STBY 00:00:00:00:40:05 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. STBY 00:00:00:00:40:05 00:00:00:00:40:05 STBY...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Recording Zooming In and Out Zooming allows you to change the size of the subject captured in a scene. You can take advantage of the 10x optical electro motion zoom lens. 00:00:00/00:40:05 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. N The Movie Record screen appears.
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Playing Playing Movie Files on the LCD monitor You can view playback of movie files on the LCD monitor. 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. 720i The Movie Record screen appears. Recording...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Playing Playing Multiple Movie Files Using the [W/T] switch in Movie Play mode, you can display multiple images on the LCD monitor. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 You can also select and play the desired movie file in a multi-view screen. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY...
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Install the software provided in the Software CD to have the CODEC automatically installed in the system. If you do not have the CD, search the product model name in the Download Center on the Samsung Electronics home page (www.samsung.com) to get the CODEC installation file. ➥page 124...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the Movie Size You can set the movie files size. The file storage capacity depends on the memory capacity and STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 movie file size. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 720i Recording...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the Movie Quality You can set the movie file's quality. The files storage capacity depends on the memory STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 capacity and movie file quality. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 720i Recording...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the White Balance The White Balance may vary depending on the lighting conditions. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 The White Balance is used to preserve natural colors under different lighting conditions. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 720i...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure) Program AE modes are preset automatic exposure modes based upon an internal computer STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 program. It allows you to adjust the aperture setting to suit different conditions. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the Effects You can apply various digital effects to your recording. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 720i Recording... 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. Recording...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) The Electrical Image Stabilizer is a function that compensates for hand shake and other STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 movements while recording. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 EIS provides a more stable image when: 720i Recording with zoom Recording...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the Focus You can set the focus depending on the subject or environment. In most situations, STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 it is best to use the AF(Auto Focus). STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 720i 1.
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation) The Backlight Compensation function helps to make the subject brighter when the subject is STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 in front of a window or the subject is too dark to distinguish. You can use this function when STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the Digital Zoom Zooming more than 10x is achieved digitally, up to 100X when combined with optical zoom. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 The Digital Zoom processes data to enlarge the center portion of the image to fill the frame. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the Record Mode STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 You can set the proper record mode before starting movie file recording. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 720i Recording... 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. Recording...
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Recording Options Setting the Line In/Out You can record or play back the contents of the Sports Camcorder onto an external device and vice versa. ➥page 128, 129 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. STBY 00:00:00/00:40:05 The Movie Record screen appears.
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Viewing Options Deleting Movie Files You can delete saved movie files. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. PLAY button The Movie Record screen appears. 2. Press the [PLAY] button or [Joystick(OK)]. Switches to Movie Play mode.
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Viewing Options Setting the Play Mode You can play all files continuously or play the selected file only. You can also set the repeat option for all files. 00:00:00/00:10:40 00:00:00/00:10:40 00:00:00/00:10:40 720X480 00:00:00/00:10:40 720X480 720X480 1.
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Viewing Options Locking Movie Files You can protect saved important movie files from accidental deletion. Protected files will not be Movie deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory. Movie Lock 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. Lock Lock The Movie Record screen appears.
ENGLISH Movie Mode : Setting the Viewing Options Copying Movie Files Movie You can copy saved files from the internal memory to a memory card and vice versa. Movie 1. Insert a memory card in the memory card slot on Sports Camcorder. Copy To Copy To 2.
ENGLISH Photo Mode How to set to How to set to Capturing..................57 Photo mode Photo mode Capturing Images..............57 Zooming In and Out ..............58 Viewing ....................59 1. Press the [POWER] button to Viewing Photo Files on the LCD monitor .........59 turn on the Sports Camcorder. Viewing Multiple Photo Files.............60 Setting the Capturing Options............61 Setting the White Balance ............61...
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Capturing Capturing Images You can take still photo images. M E N POWER 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. button M O D The Movie Record screen appears. 2. Set the Photo mode by pressing the [MODE] button.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Capturing Zooming In and Out Zooming lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. You can take advantage of the 10x optical electro motion zoom lens. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. 12:00AM 2006/01/01 Sepia Zoom Out...
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Viewing Viewing Photo Files on the LCD monitor It is handy and practical to view pictures using the LCD monitor in locations such as in a car, indoors, or outdoors. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. M E N Power The Movie Record screen appears.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Viewing Viewing Multiple Photo Files Using the [W/T] switch in Photo View mode, you can display multiple images on one LCD screen. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. The Movie Record screen appears. Capturing...
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Capturing Options Setting the White Balance The White Balance allows calibration of the picture for accurate color display in different lighting conditions. We recommended setting the white balance prior to any photo capturing. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. Capturing...
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Capturing Options Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure) Program AE modes are preset automatic exposure modes based upon an internal computer program. Program AE allows allows you to adjust the aperture setting to suit different conditions. 1.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Capturing Options Setting the Effects You can apply various digital effects to your photos. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. Capturing... Capturing... The Movie Record screen appears. Capturing... Capturing... 2.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Capturing Options Setting the Flash Flash is very useful not only for brighter subjects at night, but also in daytime when there is not Capturing... enough lighting on the subject, such as in a shadow, indoors, and in backlight situations. Capturing...
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Capturing Options Setting the Continuous Shot You can take a series of pictures continuously with just one press of the shutter. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. Capturing... Capturing... The Movie Record screen appears.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Capturing Options Setting the EIS (Electronic Image Stabilizer) The Electronic Image Stabilizer is a function that compensates for hand shake and other movements while taking pictures. EIS provides more stable photo when: Capturing... Capturing with zooming Capturing...
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Capturing Options Setting the Focus Select an appropriate focus method for the best results. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. Capturing... The Movie Record screen appears. Capturing... Capturing... Capturing... 2.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Capturing Options Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation) The Backlight Compensation function helps to make the subject brighter when the subject is in front of a window or the subject is too dark to distinguish. You can use this function when using the Sports Camcorder in the bright backgrounds including snow scenes.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Capturing Options Setting the Digital Zoom As well as the 10x optical zoom, this Sports Camcorder supports 10x digital zoom which produces a total of 100x zoom. Exceeding the optical zoom limit will automatically engage the digital zoom when available.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Viewing Options Deleting Photo Files You can delete saved Photo files. 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. PLAY The Movie Record screen appears. button 2. Set the Photo mode by pressing the [MODE] button. The Photo Capture screen appears.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Viewing Options Setting the Slide show You can set a slide show, and also set the interval and repetition options for the slide show. 100-0001 100-0001 1. Press the [POWER] button to turn on the Sports Camcorder. 100-0001 100-0001 The Movie Record screen appears.
100-0001 100-0001 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Viewing Options Sepia Setting the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) Function Sepia You can automatically print a photo file recorded with a printer that supports DPOF. Photo 100-0001 Photo 100-0001 Setting the DPOF is only available when using a memory card. DPOF 1.
100-0001 100-0001 ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Viewing Options Locking Photo Files Sepia Sepia You can protect important saved photo files from accidental erasure. Protected files will not be 100-0001 Photo 100-0001 Photo deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory. Lock Lock 1.
ENGLISH Photo Mode : Setting the Viewing Options Copying Photo Files You can copy saved files from the internal memory to a memory card and vice versa. 100-0001 100-0001 1. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot on the Sports Camcorder. 2.
ENGLISH MP3 Mode How to set to How to set to Storing MP3 in the Sports Camcorder ........76 MP3 mode MP3 mode Copying MP3 Files to the Sports Camcorder ......76 Playing .....................77 Playing MP3 Files ..............77 1. Press the [POWER] button to Setting the MP3 Play Options............78 turn on the Sports Camcorder.