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Digital Camcorder
SC-M2050S(B)/M2100S(B)/M2200S(B)
AF
Auto Focus
CCD
Charge Coupled Device
LCD
Liquid Crystal Display
Owner's Instruction Book
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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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Notices And Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, FCC Warning eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung The user is cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ENGLISH Contents Notices and Safety Precautions Precautions on the CAM Care ....................................8 Notes Regarding COPYRIGHT....................................9 Notes Regarding Moisture Condensation.................................9 Notes Regarding the CAM......................................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 CAM Features............................................12...
  • Page 7 ENGLISH Contents Using the LCD Monitor ......................................24 Before You Start Operating the CAM..................................25 Using the Function Button......................................26 Using the Display Button ......................................27 Adjusting the LCD Monitor .......................................28 Structure of the Folders and Files ...................................29 Recording Time and Capacity ....................................30 Selecting the Memory Type.......................................32 Using the Memory Card (Optional Accessory)...............................33 Mode and Menu Selection......................................34 Video Mode...
  • Page 8 ENGLISH Contents Setting the Program AE (Programmed Auto Exposure) ............................52 Setting the BLC (Backlight Compensation)................................53 Setting the Effect........................................54 Setting the Digital Zoom .......................................55 Setting the Backlight Auto Control..................................56 Photo Mode Capturing.............................................58 Capturing Images........................................58 Zooming In and Out ......................................59 Viewing ............................................60 Viewing Photo files on the LCD Monitor................................60 Selecting File Options .......................................61 Deleting Photo files .......................................61...
  • Page 9 ENGLISH Contents Selecting Play Options ......................................75 Setting Repeat Play ......................................75 Selecting File Options .......................................76 Deleting Music files .......................................76 Locking Music files........................................77 Copying Music files .......................................78 Setting Random Play ......................................79 Voice Recorder Mode Recording............................................80 Recording Voice........................................80 Playing ............................................81 Playing Voice files .........................................81 Selecting File Options .......................................82 Deleting Voice files........................................82 Locking Voice files ........................................83...
  • Page 10 ENGLISH Contents Setting Date Format......................................94 Setting Time Format......................................95 Setting the System........................................96 Setting the Auto Shut off.......................................96 Setting the Demonstration Function ..................................97 Setting Start-up Mode......................................98 Setting the File No. Function ....................................99 Setting the Beep Sound......................................100 Viewing Version Information ....................................101 Setting Memory ........................................102 Selecting the Storage Type ....................................102 Formatting the Memory.......................................103 Viewing Memory Space ......................................104...
  • Page 11 ENGLISH Contents Printing Photos.........................................119 Printing with PictBridge Function ..................................119 Printing Photos with DPOF Files ..................................120 Maintenance Cleaning and Maintaining the CAM ..................................121 After using the CAM......................................121 Cleaning the Body ......................................122 Using the Built-in Rechargeable Battery ................................122 Regarding the Battery......................................123 Using the CAM Abroad .......................................124 Troubleshooting Self Diagnosis Display ......................................125 Using the Menu...

  • Page 12: Notices And Safety Precautions

    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.

  • Page 13: Notes Regarding Copyright

    ✤ 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 1. A sudden rise in atmospheric temperature may cause condensation to form inside the CAM.

  • Page 14: Notes Regarding The Battery Pack

    ENGLISH Notices and Safety Precautions Notes Regarding the Battery Pack ✤ It is recommended to use original battery pack that is available at SAMSUNG service center. ✤ Make sure the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. ✤...

  • Page 15: Notes Regarding The Lens

    ENGLISH Notices and Safety Precautions Note Regarding the Lens ✤ Do not film with the camera lens pointing directly at the sun. Direct sunlight can damage the CCD (Charge Coupled Device, the imaging sensor). Notes Regarding the LCD Display 1. The LCD monitor has been manufactured using the high precision technology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in color) that appear on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 16: Getting To Know Your Cam Features

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your CAM Features Integrated Digital CAM/DSC operation An integrated digital imaging device that easily converts between a Digital CAM and a Digital Still Camera with comfortable and easy recording. High Resolution Image Quality (Digital Still Camera) Employing 2110K CCD Pixel, a maximum resolution of 2400x1800 is available.

  • Page 17: Accessories Supplied With The Cam

    ENGLISH Getting to Know Your CAM Accessories Supplied with the CAM ✤ Make sure that the following basic accessories are supplied with your CAM. Basic Accessories . Lithium Polymer Battery Pack . Audio/Video Cable . USB Cable . AC Power Adapter 1.

  • Page 18: Name Of Each Part

    ENGLISH Name of Each Part Rear & Left View 1. Built-in MIC 7. Record/Stop button 8. [ œ œ ] button (Move backward, RPS) 9. W button (Zoom out, Multi-play screen, Move up) 10. OK button (Play, Pause) 11. [ √ √ ] button (Move forward, FPS) 12.

  • Page 19: Right & Bottom View

    ENGLISH Name of Each Part Right & Bottom View Hanging Lens Cover on the CAM 1. Lens 2. Flash 3. Battery Pack 4. Earphones and 5. Power Adapter Receptacle AV jack 6. Tripod Receptacle 8. Battery ejection button 7. USB Port 9.

  • Page 20: Lcd Display

    ENGLISH Name of Each Part : LCD Display OSD (On Screen Display in Video Record Mode / Video Play Mode) Video Record Mode Video Play Mode Video Play Mode Video Record F / 720i 100-0055 Video Play Recording... Low Battery 720x480 00:00:02 / 00:43:39 STBY...

  • Page 21: Osd(On Screen Display In Photo Capture Mode/Photo View Mode)

    ENGLISH Name of Each Part : LCD Display OSD (On Screen Display in Photo Capture Mode / Photo View Mode) Photo Capture Mode Photo View Mode Photo View Mode Photo Capture 1600 100-0019 Photo View Capturing... Wait please... 1 Copy 1.

  • Page 22: Osd(On Screen Display In Mp3 Play Mode/Voice Record Mode/Voice Play Mode)

    ENGLISH Name of Each Part : LCD Display OSD (On Screen Display in MP3 Play Mode / Voice Record Mode/ Voice Play Mode) MP3 Play Mode Voice Record Mode Voice Play Mode MP3 Play Voice Play Voice Record I believe i can fly.mp3 2 2005/01/01 12:51:04 2 2005/01/01 12:51:04 Stereo 44.1KHz 128Kbps...

  • Page 23: How To Use The Battery Pack

    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 CAM. To insert the battery pack <Insert> <Eject> Move the battery pack into the groove until it clicks. To eject the battery pack Pull the [Battery ejection] button to eject the battery pack.

  • Page 24: Maintain 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 to use original battery pack that is available at SAMSUNG service center.
  • Page 25 Notes ✤ Prepare an extra battery if you use the CAM outdoors. ✤ Contact the Samsung service center to purchase new battery pack. ✤ If you zoom in or out, the recording time becomes shorter. ✤ ‘Continuous Recording Time’ indicates the time that you neither use zooming function nor play video files and record the video file continuously when the EIS( ) function is off.
  • Page 26 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. Message Battery Level Indicator State 1600 Photo Capture Fully charged 40~60% used 60~80% used 80~95% used Exhausted(flickers) The device will soon turn off.

  • Page 27: Charging The Battery Pack

    ENGLISH How to Use the Battery Pack Charging the Battery Pack 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] up to turn the CAM off. Charging directly to the CAM 2. Attach the Battery Pack to the CAM. 3. Connect the AC Power Adapter with the CAM. You can detach the AC adapter by pressing the buttons on the sides of the adapter cable plug while pulling it out.

  • Page 28: Getting Started

    ENGLISH Getting Started The Color of the LED The color of the LED varies depending on the state of power or charging. When the AC Adapter is plugged in (When the Battery Pack is inserted.) Power Charging state LED Color Voice / Video Record Green Charging...

  • Page 29: Before You Start Operating The Cam

    ENGLISH Getting Started Before You Start Operating the CAM Before using the CAM, refer to this page for easy operation. The Memory Card is an optional accessory and not included. 1. Install the battery pack and insert the Memory Card into the Memory Card slot. (Refer to page 32) 2.

  • Page 30: Using The Function Button

    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. The Use of Various Function button Record/ Menu Selection Button Play Mode Capture Mode Select up Mode Zoom out (W)

  • Page 31: Using The Display Button

    ENGLISH Getting Started Using the Display Button You can use various functions by pressing the [DISPLAY] button. 1. Open the LCD monitor. 2. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears. Record/Capture Mode Play Mode You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings.

  • Page 32: Adjusting The Lcd Monitor

    ENGLISH Getting Started Adjusting the LCD Monitor Your CAM is equipped with a color Liquid Crystal Display monitor, which enables you to view directly what you are recording or playing back. Depending on the conditions under which you are using the CAM (indoors or outdoors for example), you can adjust the LCD Brightness or Color.

  • Page 33: Structure Of The Folders And Files

    ENGLISH Getting Started Structure of the Folders and Files The video files and photo files are stored in internal memory or external memory(Memory Card) as below. Notes ✤ Refer to page 33 for details about Memory Card. ✤ You can store general data in files and folders of the CAM. ✤...

  • Page 34: Recording Time And Capacity

    Video Record Time Normal Super Fine Fine Capacity Media 352p 720i/720p 352p 720i/720p 352p 720i/720p 512MB (SC-M2050S(B)) approx. 21min. approx. 14min. approx. 32min. approx. 21min. approx. 65min. approx. 32min. approx. 65min. Internal Memory approx. 43min. approx. 29min. approx. 65min. approx. 43min.
  • Page 35 Number of Photo Capture Voice Record Time Quality Capacity Media Time Media Capacity 2400✕1800 1600✕1200 1024✕768 640✕480 512MB (SC-M2050S(B)) approx. 17hr. approx. 378 approx. 756 approx. 1626 approx. 2877 512MB (SC-M2050S(B)) Internal Internal approx. 756 approx. 1513 approx. 3252 approx. 5754 approx.

  • Page 36: Selecting The Memory Type

    ENGLISH Getting Started Selecting the Memory Type You can select the memory type - internal memory or external memory(Memory Card). The Memory Card is an optional accessory. The video files and the photo files are stored in internal memory by default. 1.

  • Page 37: Using The Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Write-protect electric noise or repair. Save important files separately. Switch ✤ Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. ✤ Memory Stick and are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ✤ All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 38: Mode And Menu Selection

    ENGLISH Getting Started Mode and Menu Selection You can select the mode and menu as follows. There are 2 ways of selecting menu. Select the way you prefer. Mode Selection 1. Move the [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. 2.

  • Page 39: Video Mode

    ENGLISH Video Mode Recording ........36 Recording .

  • Page 40: Recording

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Recording Recording You can record moving person and objects and store it in memory. Video Record F / 720i 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears. You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings. (Refer to page 98) 00:00:00 / 00:43:41 STBY...

  • Page 41: Zooming In And Out

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Recording Zooming In and Out Zooming technique lets you change the size of the subject captured in a scene. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears. You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings. (Refer to page 98) Video Record F / 720i...

  • Page 42: Playing

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Playing Playing on the LCD Monitor It is handy and practical to view video files using the LCD monitor almost anywhere such as in a car, indoors or outdoors. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears.
  • Page 43 Install the software provided in the CD Bundle to have the CODEC automatically installed in the system. If you do not have the CD, search the product model name on the Download Center in the Samsung Electronics home page to get the CODEC installation file.

  • Page 44: Selecting File Options

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Deleting Video files You can delete video files in <File Options>. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears. You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings. (Refer to page 98) 2.

  • Page 45: Locking Video Files

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Locking Video files You can lock the important video file to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears. You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings. (Refer to page 98) 2.

  • Page 46: Copying Video Files

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Copying Video files You can copy the video file to the internal or external memory. Insert the Memory Card into the MULTI CARD slot. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears.

  • Page 47: Setting Multi Selection

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Setting Multi Selection You can set the multi video files to delete, copy or lock at one time. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears. You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings.

  • Page 48: Setting The Pb Option

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Selecting File Options Setting the PB Option You can play all files continuously or play only selected file. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears. You can select Video mode or Previous mode as the start-up mode in System Settings. (Refer to page 98) 2.

  • Page 49: Setting Various Functions

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Video file Size You can set the file size for video files. The number of stored files varies depending on the Memory Card capacity and video file size. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears.

  • Page 50: Setting The Video File Quality

    ENGLISH Video Mode : Setting Various Functions Setting the Video file Quality You can set the quality for video files. The number of stored files varies depending on the Memory Card capacity and video file quality. 1. Move [POWER/MODE Selector] down to turn on the CAM. The Video Record screen appears.

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