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User Manual
Memory Camcorder
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SMX- C20BN/SMX- C20RN/SMX- C20LN/SMX- C20UN
SMX- C24BN/SMX- C24RN/SMX-C24LN/SMX-C24UN
SMX- C200BN/SMX- C200RN/SMX-C200LN/SMX-C200UN
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key features of your memory camcorder High-resolution Color Widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD) Samsung memory camcorder has a 2.7-inch 230k pixel Widescreen LCD which provides bright and clear monitoring. In addition, the LCD Enhancer adjusts screen color and brightness to the screen lighting conditions, giving you better monitoring under strong sunlight. Easy custom scene shooting In Smart Auto mode, you can record high quality images easily and conveniently without having to reset modes manu
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Time lapse recording for catching the moment Time lapse recording lets you capture the blooming of fl owers or the passage of clouds like the pros. Use this function to make artistic recordings, educational programs, or documentary videos. Twice the memory options (SMX-C24 only) The memory camcorder’s external memory slot accepts high capacity SDHC cards. In addition, the SMX-C24 has a built-in, high capacity,16 MB fl ash memory for recording videos or photos. Play and transfer videos or phot
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before reading this user manual 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 here to prevent injury to you and others
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Important information on use Before using this camcorder • This camcorder is designed exclusively We recommend copying the data to for use with the high-capacity built-in your PC or other recording media flash memory 16GB (SMX-C24 only) and for storage. Refer to the software an external memory card. installation and USB connection guide. • This camcorder records video in H.264/ • Copyright: Please note that this AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video camcorder is intended for consumer Coding) f
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Important information on use • Liquid crystal display: • Heat on surface of product: - The LCD screen is a product of high - The surface of the camcorder will be precision technology. Out of the total slightly warm when used, but this does pixels (approx. 230,000 pixels of an not indicate a fault. LCD monitor ), 0.01% or less pixels may • Be careful of unusual ambient be out (black dots) or may remain lit temperature: as colored dots (red, blue, and green). - Using the camcorder
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• Do not use the camcorder near Although some features of SMX-C20, corrosive gas: SMX-C24 and SMX-C200 are different, - If the camcorder is used in a place they operate in the same way. where there is dense exhaust gas • Illustrations of model SMX-C20 are used generated by gasoline or diesel engines, in this user manual. or corrosive gas such as hydrogen • The displays in this user manual may not sulphide, the external or internal be exactly the same as those you see on termina
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important safety instructions This symbol indicates that dangerous CAUTION voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK present within this unit. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, This symbol indicates that there are important DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). operating and maintenance instructions in the NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE literature accompanying this unit. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Warning To Reduce The Ris
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15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding 16. VENTILATION: of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided grounding of the mast and supporting structure, for ventilat
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important safety instructions 23. OVERLOADING: 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: Do not overload wall outlets and extension When replacement parts are required, be sure cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric the service technician has used replacement shock. parts specified by the manufacturer having the same characteristics as the original part. 24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, Never push objects of any kind into this electric shock, or other hazards. C
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USER INSTALLER CAUTION: NOTE: Your authority to operate this FCC certified This equipment has been tested and found to equipment could be voided if you make changes or comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, modifications not expressly approved by this party pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a NOTE: residential installation. Hg LAMP(S)
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SAND safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damage. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Prohibited action. Do not touch product. Death or risk of serious personal injury. Do not disassemble This precaution must be kept. CAUTION product. Means that there is a potential risk of personal Unplug from power supply. injury or material damage. WARNING Using the camcorder at Do not allow water, metal, or temperatures over 140°F (60
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Do not connect the AC adaptor Never use cleaning fluid or similar unless the plug can be fully inserted Do not dispose of battery pack in a chemicals. Do not spray cleaners with no part of the blades exposed. fire as it may explode. directly on the camcorder. Keep the used lithium battery or Keep the camcorder away from memory card out of the reach water when you use it near the of children. If the lithium battery Do not plug or unplug the power beach or pool or when it rains. There or m
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safety information CAUTION Do not press the surface of the Do not drop or expose the camcorder, LCD with force or hit it with a battery pack, AC adaptor, or other Do not use the camcorder on a sharp object. If you push the LCD accessories to severe vibrations or tripod (not supplied) in a place surface, display unevenness may impact. This may cause a malfunction where it is subject to severe occur. or injury. vibrations or impact. Do not use the camcorder near Do not leave the camcorder in a
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Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The Do not leave the LCD monitor open Do not place the camcorder with exterior coating could peel off or the when not using the camcorder. the open LCD screen down. case surface could deteriorate. Do not use the camcorder near strong Do not hold the camcorder by the Do not use the camcorder near radio waves or magnetism such as LCD monitor when lifting it. The TV or radio. This could cause speakers or large motors. Noise could LCD
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contents 05 QUICK START GUIDE 05 09 What's included with your camcorder GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 10 Front & left view CAMCORDER 11 Rear & bottom view 09 12 Using the hand strap PREPARATION 12 Adjusting the LCD screen 13 Basic camcorder positioning 14 Connecting a power source 16 Checking the battery state 12 19 Basic operation of your camcorder 20 Switching to the power saving mode 21 LCD screen indicators 25 Turning the screen indicators on/off 26 Shortcut menu (OK guide) 28 Initial setting : T
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44 Changing the menu settings RECORDING OPTIONS 44 Recording menu items 45 iSCENE 46 Video Resolution 47 Photo Resolution 44 47 16:9 Wide 48 EV (Exposure Value) 49 Back Light 50 Focus 52 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 53 Digital Effect 54 Fader 55 Wind cut 55 Digital Zoom 56 Time Lapse REC 58 Guideline 59 Playback menu items PLAYBACK OPTIONS 59 Play option 60 Delete 61 Protect 62 Story-Board Print 59 63 Using VIEW 64 Copy: SMX-C24 only 65 Divide 66 Combine 67 Share Mark 68 Slide Show 69 Slide Show
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contents 77 LCD Brightness 77 LCD Color 78 LCD Enhancer 78 Auto LCD Off 79 Menu Design 79 Transparency 80 Beep Sound 80 Shutter Sound 81 Auto Power Off 81 PC Software 82 TV Display 82 Default Set 83 Version 83 Demo 84 Checking your computer type USING WITH A WINDOWS 85 What you can do with a Windows COMPUTER computer 86 Using the Intelli-studio program 92 Transferring videos/photos from the camcorder to your computer 84 94 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO OTHER 95 Viewing on a TV
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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, which enables you to conveniently email and share videos with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder. STEP1: Get ready 1. Insert a memory card. page 31 • You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards wit
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quick start guide Recording videos with H.264 format Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 Captures a moving subject instantly and compression technology to give you the saves the scene as a photo image. clearest video quality. page 46 1. Open the LCD screen. 1. Open the LCD screen. 2. Press the Power button. 2. Press the Power button. 3. Press the Photo button fully when 3. Press the Recording start/stop you are ready. button. • To stop recording, press the Recording start
