Samsung HMX-M20BN User manual

User Manual

Back Light
When a subject islit from behind,thisfunctioncompensatesfor theback lightingse that thesubject does not
appeartoo dark,
PRECHECK!
Selectthe Video(_) or Photo ( _ ) mode by pressingthe MODE button. '-*page49
io Touch the Menu (_¢Nu})tab -* "Back Light."
2o Touch a desired submenu item• _'_ _>L_
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_) tab.
• Off : Disables the function
On (_0): Backlight compensation brightens the subject.
Dynamic Range
The Dynamic range function bnghtens subjects in dark environments, and records more detailed images.
PRECHECK!
Selectthe Video(_) or Photo ( _ ) mode by pressingthe MODE button. '-*page49
io Touch the Menu (_-Nu!)tab -*"Dynamic Range."
2o Touch a desired submenu item•
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return (_) tab.
• Off : Disables the function.
On (_): Brightens subjects and records more detailed images.

Using the Flash function, you carl set the built in flash to fire in different ways.
PRECHECK!
Select the Photo (_ ) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 49
1o Touch the Menu (_ui) tab -_"FLash."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_}) tab.
Off (®): The flash does not fire.
Auto (€*): The flash fires automatically under low light conditions.
Red-Eye (_): "Red-eye" is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken with
a flash in dark environments. Use the Red-eye flash option to reduce this phenomenon.
Fillqn (@): The flash fires regardless of the environmental light conditions. Use this flash mode
when photographing against the light to brighten the subject.
Slow Sync (_,1_):Use when you are using a slow shutter speed under low light conditions. Syncs
the flash to the low shutter speed so that the background and subject have the same brightness.
,, Do not fire the flash with the flash bulb covered with your hand.
,, Do not fire the flash close to people's eyes as the subjects could suffer a temporary loss of vision.
,, The optimum distance from the camcorder to the subject when using the builtqn flash is 7 to 10 feet.
Battery power is consumed faster with repeated use of the flash.
The flash function is not available:
When you have enabled "Cont. Shot"
When you are recording videos
When you are capturing still images during video recording (Dual Recording).
The red-eye reduction may not produce the desired effect due to individual differences, ifthe subject
is moving, or when the subject is far from the camcorder.
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Thecamcorderusuallyfocusesonasubjectautomatically(autofocus),Whenyouturnthecamcorderon,
focusisalwaysinitiallysettoauto-focus,Youcanalsosetthefocustomanualasneeded,
PRECHECK!
Select the Video (_) or Photo ( I1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 49
1. Touch the Menu (_) tab -* "Focus."
2. Touch a desired submenu item.
3+ To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_) tab.
• Auto: In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus
feature, as it enables you to concentrate on the creative side of
your recording.
• Manual (Z,,_]):Manual focusing may be necessary under certain
conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable.
Touch ([_) or (_) tab to adjust the setting values you want.
. Touch Point (_): Touch the subject shown on the LCD screen
you want the camcorder to focus on. (Video Record mode only)
Understanding the Touch Point
Using the Touch Point function, you can focus on a small section of the
picture.
Touch Point function is only available in Video Recording mode.
However, you can also adjust the focus in the Photo Recording mode.
See "Magic Touch," _page 75.
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To activate the Touch Point with a long touch
You can activate the Touch Point function by pressing the section
of the LCD screen you want the camcorder to focus on for about
2 seconds. (Does not work when "Tele Macro," "Face Detection,"
"Digital Zoom," or "Slow Motion" are on.)
<Manual focus>
<Touch Point>
+ The Auto Focus (AF:)setting is useful when you operate the zoom function because you might not
be able to keep accurate focus after you've changed the zoom ratio,
+ Inthe manual focus setting menu screen, you can activate auto focus by touching the AF (_) tab
on the screen, Return to manual focus by touching the manual focusing tabs,
+ When the Touch Point function is enabled, you can touch the AF ([:_;_i))tab on the LCD screen to
set the "Focus" to "Auto."
+ To disable the Touch Point function, set "Focus" to "Auto."

Face Detection
Your camcorder carl detect a subject's face and automatically adjust brightness, focus, and image quality to
the optimal settings. Face Detection record faces more vividly.
PRECHECK!
Selectthe Video(_) or Photo ( _ ) mode by pressingthe MODE button. _page 49
1. Touch the Menu ([_ /})tab -*"Face Detection."
2. Touch a desired submenu item. _, >
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (_) tab.
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• Off: Disables the function.
On (D:): Records under the optimal condition by detecting
faces automatically.
Off, Normal, Smile Shot, Smart Recognition, Face List, My Star
• The Face Detection feature will not work if you frame the side of a person's face or if
there is not enough light. You must be facing subjects "head-on" and they must be well lit.
If a memory card is not inserted, some Face Detection menu items may appear dimmed.
Taking photos with Normal face detection
The camcorder cars detect up to 12 faces and set the focus and exposure
automatically.
1o Inthe submenu items, touch "Normal."
A double frame icon
appears orsa face
centered orsthe LCD
screen. Ors other
faces not centered,
a single frame icon
appears.
,, The closer the subject, the quicker the camcorder detects the face.
To change the focus to a face in a single frame, touch the face. 71

Taking photos wit.h Smile Shot
When the subject is adjusted on the L©D screen, the camcorder detects a
smiling subject and record Jt automatically.
1o In the submenu items, touch "Smile Shot."
2o Center the smiling face in the LCD screen.
• When the camcorder detects the smiling face, it automatically
takes a picture. You do not need to press the [Shutter].
__A big smib
helps the
camera detect
the face.
Smart Recognitior_
Thecamcorder automaticallyregistersfacesthat you frequentlyphotograph,
Thisf_atureautomaticallyprionfizesthe focuson thosefacesand orsfavorite
(MyStar)faces.You must havea memory card installedto use thisfunction,
1o Inthe submenu items, touch "Smart Recognition."
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The double frame icon appears on the face centered in the LCD screen. Ors faces not centered, the single
frame icon appears.
(Z) : A face registered to My Star.
(To register to My Star, refer to page 73)
() : A face automatically registered by the camcorder.
The camcorder may detect the same face differently depending on changing conditions
such as whether the person is wearing glasses, different postures, lighting, etc.
• The camcorder registers up to 20 of the most frequently detected faces. If it has
registered 20 faces, and then registers a new face, the face with the lowest priority is
replaced with the new face. However, the camcorder can only register up to 12 faces if
you have registered the maximum of 8 My Star faces.
• The camcorder can detect up to 8 faces in a scene.

ota_ in Photo Record mode_
Registering My o
By registering faces that are frequently recorded, you can adjust focus and
exposure before recording, You must have a memory card installed to use
this function,
1o In the submenu items, touch "My Star"
2o Focus on the desired face to register, then press the PHOTO
button.
• For better detection performance, we recommend you record
up to 5 photos of the left, right, and front of a face.
• Record and register only one face at a time.
3o To save the recorded face, touch the (oL0_)tab.
• When you take 5 photos of a face, the face is automatically
registered to My Star without the need to touch the (oLt_)tab.
4o Inthe Play mode, touch the Play (_) tab _ ([_g-_'})tab.
• The face registered to My Star is displayed with _ in the face list.
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You can register up to 8 people to My Star.
o The camcorder disables the flash when recording My Star faces. You cannot turn it on.
o To register the same face to My Star again, delete the previously registered face.
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Changing pnodty of _egiste_ed faces in Photo Record mode
You can only delete faces or change the priority order of faces that are
registered to My Star, You must have a memory card instaJled to use this
function,
1o Inthe Play mode, touch the Play (_) tab -_ (_) tab.
• To cancel My Star, touch (_).
• To display only My Star, touch (_i).
2o Touch the (_) tab.
3o Touch (_), then select the face you want to change.
4o Touch the (_)/([_) tabs to re-arrange the priority order, then
touch the ([_]) tab.
if there is no registered face, Face List ([_) is dimmed.

Magic Touch
Simply touch the area on the L©D screen that you want to focus on when taking a photo,
PREOHECK!
Select the Photo (1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 4{)
io Touch the Menu (@) tab -*"Magic touch."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return ( ) tab. E£3
• Off: Disable the function.
• On (o4): Simply touch the subject displayed on the LCD
screen that you would like the camcorder to focus on. The
camcorder also adjusts brightness to the optimal value.
Using Magic Touch
Using the Magic Touch function, you cars focus ors a small section of a
pbture.
You can also activate Magic Touch by pressing the same point on the
LCD screen for about 2 seconds.
To take a picture when the Magb Touch function is ors,press the
PHOTO button or simply touch the subject shown orsthe LCD screen,
and then hold for about 2 seconds.
When the Magic Touch function is ors, you carstouch the AF (_) tab
orsthe LCD screen to reset the "Focus" to "Auto."
• You cannot use the following settings with the "Magic Touch" function:
"Back Light," "Face Detection," "Focus: Manual," "Digital Zoom" or "Metering."
Even if the you enabled "Cont.Shot," you cannot initiate continuous shooting by touching the LCD
screen.
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Youcanchoosethemeteringstandardforthebrightnessofyoursubject,
PREOHECK!
Selectthe Photo (1_) mode by pressingthe MODE button. _page 49
io Touch the Menu (_) tab -*"Metering."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return ( ) tab.
• Multi (E_]): Meters multiple portions of a scene to determine the appropriate aperture size.
® Center (_:o;_):Measures an entire scene with an emphasis on the center to determine the aperture size.
® Spot ([_o_): Measures only the center of a scene to determine the aperture size.
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Use the Anti--Shake (HDIS: Hyper Digital Image Stabilizer) function to compensate for unstable images caused
by shaking when holding the camcorder,
PREOHECK!
Select the Video (_) or Photo (ll_J) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 49
i o Touch the Menu (IM_!) tab -*"Anti-Shake (HDIS)."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (O) or Return ([z_J) tab.
,, Off : Disable the function.
On ( C_ ): The Anti-Shake (HDIS) function is enabled to compensate for
shaking movements.
Use the Anti-Shake function in the following cases:
• When recording while walking or riding in a moving car.
When recording with the zeom function.
When recording subjects of a small size.
,, The Anti-Shake function may not correct gross camcorder shake entirely. To decrease shake, hold the
camcorder fimly with both hands.
', When this function is "On," the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen
may be slightly different.
- When recording in dark lighting at high magnification while this function is "On," afterqmages may stand
out. if this occurs, we recommend using a tripod (not supplied) and turning the "Anti-Shake" to "Off."

ital Effect
Use the digital effect function to give your recordings a creative Jook,
PRECHECK!
Select the Video (_) or Photo (l_l) mode by pressing the MODE button. '-*page 49
1o Touch the Menu (_) tab -*"Digital Effect."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (_) tab.
Normal
Without any digital effect,
a normal, natural image is
displayed during recording
or pbybaek.
Soft (¢b)
This mode applies a soft
tone to images.
Vivid (@)
This mode gives an intense
feeling to ir_sages.
Retro (c_;)
This mode applies an old
fashioned, sepia color to
images.
Classic (_)
This mode gives a classic,
black and white feeling to
images.
Negative (G_)
This mode reverses the
colors, creating a negative
image.
Cosmetic ((-_)
This mode helps ad/ust for
facial imperfections.

You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginrling of a
sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence,
PREOHECK!
Select the Video (_) mode by pressing the MODE button, '-,page 49
io Touch the Menu (_) tab i_-"Fader."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (_) or Return (F_/) tab.
• Off: Disables the function
• In (_): As soon as you start recording, it fades in.
• Out (_): When the recording is done, it fades out.
• In-Out (_): When you start or stop recording, the recordng
fades in or out, accordingly.
Fade in (approx. 3 seconds)
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Fade out (approx.3 seconds)
This function is disabled after being used one time.
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Tele Macro
Using the Tele Macro function, you carl get close up kr_ages which are created by focusing on a small
portion of a large object at a wide angle, The effective focal distance in the Tele Macro mode is between 80
to 100 cm, (31.49 to 39.37 inches)
PRECHECK!
Select the Video (_) or Photo (lI_l) mode by pressing the MODE button. ".,,page 49
i o Touch the Menu (_) tab -_"Tele Macro."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return ([_j tab.
• Off: Disable the function.
• On (_): You can focus on a small portion of a large object at
a wide angle.
o When using the [_)le Macro function, focusing may be difficult and can take some time,
• Avoid shadows when recording at close ranges.
• As the distance to the subject becomes smaller, the focusing area narrows,
,, If focusing is difficult because the distance to a subject is too small, record a little further away
using the Zoom (W/T) lever or Zoom (W/T) button.
When recording with the Tele Macro function, we recommend you use a tripod (optional) to
prevent camcorder shake.
Wind Cut
Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound using tile builtqn microphone.
PRECHECK!
Select the Video (_) mode by pressing the MODE bu_ton, _page 4{)
i o Touch the Menu (N_;_0tab --*"Wind Cut."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (@)or Return (_) tab.
• Off: Disables the function.
On (fi_): Reduces wind noise when recording sound using the
built-in microphone.
Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low-frequency sound with the wind noise. 79

M_O Level
Using the MIC Level function you can adjust the audio volume levels se the built in microphone picks up
sounds more clearly and accurately.
PRECHECK!
Selectthe Video(_) mode by pressingthe MODE bu_ton._page 4{)
io Touch the Menu (@) tab -_"MIC Level."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return (Iz_d)tab.
• High (_): Sets the MIC volume to the highest level.
• Medium: Sets the MIC volume to the medium level.
Low (5_): Sets the MIC volume to the lowest level.
Digital Zoom
The digital zoom enables higher zoom magnification than the intelli or optical zoom
ratio.
The digital zoom function magnifies images 120 times in the video record mode and
about 80 times in the photo record mode using electronic zoom magnification.
PREOHECK!
Selectthe Video(_) or Photo (11_1)modeby pressingthe MODE button.
'-,page 49
io Touch the Menu (@) tab -*"Digital Zoom."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return ( ) tab.
• Off : Disables the function.
On : Enables higher zoom magnification.
With the digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than in
the intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution
may deteriorate.
The right side of the bar shows
the digital zooming zone. The
zooming zone appears when
you move the zoom lever.

Cont_ Shot
This function allows you to capture photos rapidly in succession to give you more photo-taking opportunities
when recording moving subjects,
PREOHECK!
Select the Photo (1_) mode by pressing the MODE button. _page 49
i o Touch the Menu (@) tab -*"Cont. Shot."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (Q) or Return (F_:}) tab.
• Off: Records only one photo image.
• Normal Speed (t,@):When you press and hold the PHOTO button, the camcorder takes
photos continuously.
• High Speed (:_s;):When you press and hold the PHOTO button, the camcorder takes up
to 7 images per 3 seconds.
- When an error occurs (memory full, etc) during continuous shot, the recording stops and the
camcorder displays an error message.
- When you set "Cont. Shot" to "Normal Speed," the maximum number of continuous photo shots
varies depending on the resolution and quality you selected, and the recording conditions.
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Bracket Shot
Using the Bracket Shot function, you can take continuous pictures with different brightness setting values,
PREOHECK!
Selectthe Photo (l_,ll)mode by pressingthe MODE button. '-,page 49
io Touch the Menu (@) tab -_"Bracket Shot."
2o Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (E,q) tab.
• Off: Disables the function.
On (_): Record five pictures with different brightness setting values such as +0.3EV,
-0.3EV, Back Light Compensation, Dynamic Range and original.
Bracketshot maytakealongtime.Don'tmovetile camcorderfromthesubjectwhenoperatingtills function.
Self Timer
Whentheself-timerisenabled,thereisa timedelayafteryouactuallypresstheRecordStart/Stop or PHOTO
button.Youcanusethisfunctionwhenyouwanttotakeashot ofmanypeopleincludingyourself.
PRECHECK!
Selectthe Video(_) or Photo (ll_) modeby pressingthe MODE button. _page 49
io Touch the Menu (_}) tab --_"Self Timer."
2o Touch a desired submenu item. _o:_._ _
3o To exit the menu,touch the Exit (D) or Return (E,q) tab. ]4] ,_
• Off: Disablesthe function
• 2 Sec (Photo mode only)(_): Thereisa timedelayfor2 secondswhenyou pressthePHOTO button.
• 10 Sec (_t_):There is atime delayfor 10seconds when you pressthe Record Start/Stop or
PHOTO button.
• This function is disabled after being used one time.

Time Lapse REO
Using the Time Lapse feature, you can program your camcorder to create a time lapse video by recording a
series of individual frames over a set period of time with a set time interval between each frame. For example,
you could put your camcorder on a tripod (not supplbd) in time lapse mode to shoot succesive frames of a
floweropeningor a bird buildinganest every30 secondsfor 24 hours.
PRECHECK!
Select theVideo(_) mode by pressingthe MODE button. _page 49
To record in the Time Lapse REC mode, you must set the recording
interval between frames (Interval), the total time the camcorder will
record in Time Lapse mode (Rec Limit), and the image resolution.
1o Touch the Meun (_) tab. --_"Time Lapse REC"--* "On."
• The menu screen appears.
2o Touch the desired items (Interval, Rec Limit, Resolution) and then
touch up (_) or down (_) tab to set the values.
3o Touch (Es_) tab to finish the setting.
4° To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_) tab.
• Ifyou do not touch the OK tab and finish the settings procedure
by touching the Exit (D) or Return (_) tab, the Time Lapse REC
function will operate at its default setting. The camcorder will not
apply the changes you have made.
5° After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the Recording
start/stop button. The Time Lapse recording starts.
• Off: Disables the function.
• On (/:_):
Interval ("Sec"): The camcorder captures images of the
subject at a set interval. Images are automatically shot a
frame at a time at the specified interval, and then stored in
the storage media. 1 -_ 3 -_ 5 -_ 10 -_ 15 -*30 (Seconds)
REC Limit ("Hr"): Total time from start to finish of recording.
24 -_ 48 -_ 72 -_ co (Hours)
Resolution: you can choose the resolution from the following
settings: [HD] 1080p (60fps) -_ [SD] 480p (60fps) 83

Example of Time Lapse Recording
..................................Total time of recording
Recording interval
Time for recording on the
storage media (a video of tile
Time Lapse Recording.)
The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at the predefined interval over the
total recording time to produce a time-lapse video.
Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming the following subjects:
Blooming flowers
A bird building a nest
Clouds rolling by in the sky
• The camcorder turns off the Time L.apse Recording mode when recording is finished. To start
another Time Lapse Recording, repeat Steps 1-5.
• 60 captured images comprise a video lasting 1 second. Since the minimum length of a video your
camcorder can save is one second, the interval you set defines how long the time lapse recording
will be. For example, if you set the interval to "30 Sec," you should set the Rec. Limit to at least 30
minutes to record a minimum video of 1 second (60 images).
• Once the Time Lapse Recording has run for the time you set in Rec Limit and finishes recording, it
switches to the standby mode.
• Press the Recording start/stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording.
• The camcorder does not record audio during Time Lapse Recording.
• Ifa video recording fills up 3.8GB of storage memory, the camcorder automatically starts a new
recording file at that point.
• Ifthe battery charge is exhausted during the Time Lapse recording, the camcorder saves the
recording up to that point, and then switches to standby mode. After some time, it displays a
warning message, then turns off automatically.
If memory space runs out during the Time Lapse Recording, the camcorder switches to standby
mode after saving the recording up to its maximum.
We recommend using the AC power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording.

Quick View
Using the Quick View function, you carl view the most recently recorded video and photo images as soon as
the recording is finished,
PRECHECK!
Selectthe Video(_) or Photo (It_) mode by pressingthe MODE button. _page 49
Quick View function in the video record mode
1o Touch the Menu (_,q) tab -_"Quick View." _ _
2o Touch a desired submenu item. _ _
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (@)or Return (_) tab. ,_
e Off: Quick View icon does not appear on the screen after you finish a recording.
On (®): Quick View icon appears on the screen as soon as you finish a recording. Touch the
Quick View icon to view the most recent video you have recorded. After the Quick Playback is
completed, your camcorder switches back to the standby mode.
If you touch the delete (_) tab during Quick Playback, the
file is deleted.
Quick View function in the photo record mode
1o Touch the Menu (_@/)tab -_"Quick View."
2o Touch a desired submenu item. _-"_
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (D) or Return (_) tab. , _ .............
e Off: Disables the function.
e lsec: The camcorder displays the most recently taken photo image for 1second,
e 3sec: The camcorder displays the most recently taken photo image for 3 seconds.
Hold: The most recently taken photo image appears and does not disappear until you press
the PHOTO button.

advanced Davback
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Thiscamcorderprovides3 typesof guidelinesto help youto set a balancedimagecomposition onthescreen.
PRECHECK!
Selecttile Video(_) or Photo(_ll) mode by pressingthe MODEbutton. _page 49
1o Touch the Menu (_) tab --"Guideline."
2o Touch a desired guideline according to the subject.
• The selected guideline appears on the screen.
Ifyou do not want to use this function, touch "Off."
So To exit the menu, touch the Exit _) or Return ( ) tab. E_
,, Off: Disables the function.
,, Cross,Z): Placing the subject at the center cross point puts
the subject in the middle of the frame.
,, Safety Zone_: Positioning subjects within the Safety Zone
rectangle ensures they will be recorded.
• Grid(l_): For recording multiple subjects. Putting subjects at
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• Positioning a subject at the cross point of a guideline provides a balanced composition.
• Guidelines are not recorded.
You canset aspecific playbackstyle.
PRECHECK!
Touch the Play(_)-_ HD (_tlHD)or SD(_tSD) tab on theLCDscreen.,-,page49
'1. Touch the Menu (_l) tab -_"Play Option."
2. Touch a desired submenu item.
3o To exit the menu, touch the Exit (@)or Return ( ) tab.
,, Play All (_): Plays video clips in succession starting from the selected video to the last
one, then returns to the thumbnail index view.
,, Play One ( ): Plays the selected video only and returns to the thumbnail view.
,, Repeat All (_._l):Repeatedly plays all the video clips until you touch the Return (_) tab.
,, Repeat One (@): Repeatedly plays the selected video only untilyou touch the Return (_) tab.