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SMX- C10RP/SMX- C10LP/
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Memory Camcorder
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key features of your memory camcorder High-resolution Colour Widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD) The Samsung memory camcorder features a 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD of 230k pixels which allows bright and clear monitoring. In addition, the reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting colour and brightness to the screen lighting conditions allows better monitoring under strong sunlight. H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) Encoding latest video compression technology, uses a high compression rat
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Various Recording Features The memory camcorder supports Anti-Shake (HDIS), Digital Effect and a wide range of other functions that you can select according to the scene you are recording. pages 56~70 Capturing Photo Image (8GB (SMX-C13 only), 16GB (SMX-C14 only)) Captures a moving subject instantly and saves the scene as a photo image. Comfortable, Ergonomic Design This camcorder is designed for comfort when making long recordings. With this ergonomic design, you can shoot subjects comfort
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safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Death or risk of serious personal injury. WARNING Potential risk of personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder. These warning signs are to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explicitly. Af
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important information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This camcorder is designed exclusively for high-capacity built-in flash memory (8GB (SMX-C13 only), 16GB (SMX-C14 only)) and external memory card. • This camcorder records video in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format. • Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make a trial recording. -
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important information on use IMPORTANT NOTE • 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. - Close the LCD monitor
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• Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism: - If the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio wave tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in photo and sound. At worst the camcorder could malfunction. • Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam: - Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cau
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important information on use NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARKS • 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. ® • Windows is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. • Macintosh is trademark of Apple Inc. ® • YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc. ® • Flickr is a trademark of Yaho
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SAND precautions during use The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damage. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Prohibited action. Do not touch product. Unplug from power supply. Death or risk of serious personal injury. CAUTION Do not disassemble product. This precaution must be kept. Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or material damage. WARNING Using the camcorder at Do not allow water or metal temperatures over
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precautions during use Do not use the AC adaptor if it has Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the damaged, split or broken cords or wires. plug can be fully inserted with no part of Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. the blades exposed. it may explode. Keep the camcorder away from water Keep the used lithium battery or memory Never use cleaning fluid or similar when used near the beach or pool or card out of the reach of children. If t
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CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with Do not drop or expose the camcorder, force, or hit it with a sharp object. battery pack, AC adaptor or other Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not If you push the LCD surface, display accessories to severe vibrations or impact. supplied) in a place where it is subject to unevenness may occur. This may cause a malfunction or injury. severe vibrations or impact. Do not use the camcorder near direct Do not expose the camcorder to sand o
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precautions during use Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or humid places. Do not wipe the camcorder body with There is also a risk of defect or electric shock Do not place the camcorder with the open benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could when using outdoors during lightning storms. LCD screen down. peel off or the case surface could deteriorate. Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD Do not use the camcorder near TV or Do not leave the LCD monito
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contents 07 You can record videos in H.264 format! QUICK START GUIDE 07 11 What's included with your camcorder GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 12 Front & left view CAMCORDER 13 Rear & bottom view 14 Using the hand strap PREPARATION 14 Adjusting the LCD screen 15 Basic camcorder positioning 16 Connecting a power source 14 24 Basic operation of your camcorder 25 LCD screen indicators 31 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 33 Shortcut menu (OK GUIDE) 35 Initial setting : Time Zone, Date And Time & OSD L
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contents 49 Changing the playback mode (SMX-C13/C14 only) PLAYBACK 50 Playing videos 53 Viewing photos (SMX-C13/C14 only) 49 54 Changing the menu settings RECORDING OPTIONS 56 Menu items 57 Using the recording menu items 57 iSCENE 54 58 Video resolution 59 Photo resolution 59 16:9 Wide 60 EV (Exposure Value) 61 Back light 62 Focus 62 Face detection 64 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 65 Digital effect 66 Fader 66 Wind cut 67 Digital zoom 68 Time lapse REC 70 Guideline 71 Menu items PLAYBACK OPTIONS 72 P
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84 Changing the menu settings in "settings" SETTINGS OPTIONS 85 Menu items 86 Using the settings menu items 86 Storage (SMX-C13/C14 only) 84 86 Storage Info 87 Format 87 File No. 88 Time Zone 90 Date/Time Set 90 Date Type 90 Time Type 91 Date/Time Display 91 LCD Brightness 91 LCD Colour 92 LCD Enhancer 92 Auto LCD Off 92 Menu Design 92 Transparency 93 Beep Sound 93 Shutter Sound (SMX-C13/C14 only) 93 Auto Power Off 94 PC Software 94 TV Display 94 Default Set 95 Version 95 Language 95 Demo 96
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contents 107 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO OTHER 108 Viewing on a TV screen DEVICES 109 Recording (dubbing ) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 107 110 Maintenance MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL 111 Additional information INFORMATION 113 Using your camcorder abroad 110 TROUBLESHOOTING 114 Troubleshooting 127 Specifications SPECIFICATIONS POWER SOURCES 128 (UNITED KINGDOM ONLY ) 06_English
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quick start guide This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. You can record videos in H.264 format! You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder (SMX-C13/C14 only). Step1: Get ready 1. Insert a memory card. page 39 • You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or MMC plus cards with
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quick start guide Step 2: Record with your camcorder Zoom lever LCD screen PHOTO ( ) button (SMX-C13/C14 only) CHG indicator Recording start/stop button RECORDING VIDEOS WITH H.264 RECORDING PHOTOS (SMX-C13/C14 FORMAT ONLY) Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression 1. Open the LCD screen. technology to realise the clearest video quality. 2. Press the Power ( ) button. page 106 3. Press the PHOTO ( ) button fully when you are 1. Open the LCD screen. ready. 2. Press the Power ( ) bu
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Step 3: Play back videos or photos VIEWING THE LCD SCREEN OF YOUR CAMCORDER You can fi nd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Press the Mode ( ) button to select the Play mode. • The thumbnail index view appears. The thumbnail of the latest created or played fi le is highlighted. 2. Set the Play Mode to “Video” or “Photo”. (SMX-C13/C14 only) • Press the MENU button. Use the Control button to select “Play Mode” “Video” or “Photo”. Video 3. Use the Control butt
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quick start guide IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC Folders directory on your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable. • A new fi le saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, the uploading procedure will start. 2. Click “Import folder” to import the videos or photos from the PC to the Intelli-studio, and you can see the fi les location on the Intelli-studio browser. 3. You can d
