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User Manual
Memory Camcorder
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SMX-F40BN/SMX-F40SN/SMX-F40RN/SMX-F40LN
SMX-F400BN/SMX-F400SN/SMX-F400RN/SMX-F400LN
SMX-F43BN/SMX-F43SN/SMX-F43RN/SMX-F43LN
SMX-F44BN/SMX-F44SN/SMX-F44RN/SMX-F44LN
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VIEW VIEW VIEW key features of your memory camcorder High-resolution color widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD) Samsung memory camcorder utilizes a 2.7-inch 230k pixel Widescreen LCD which allows bright and clear monitoring. In addition, the LCD Enhancer adjusts color and brightness to the screen lighting conditions for better monitoring under strong sunlight. H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) encoding Latest video compression technology, H.264, uses a high compression rate to
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VIEW Capture visions further than the eye can see : 52x Optical Power Zoom, 65x Intelli- Zoom, and 2200x Digital Zoom Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation enables clearer digital zooming, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. Time lapse recording catches the moment You can record a long scene in short intervals. Record artistic, documentary videos including the passage of cloud
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before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the CAUTION product. To prevent potential malfunction to the camcorder or to maintain the current setting. CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder. PRECHECK! Settings required before using a function. Thes
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE Before using this camcorder • This camcorder is designed exclusively Refer to the software installation and USB for use with the high-capacity built- connection guide. in memory (8GB(SMX-F43 only), • Copyrights: Please note that this 16GB(SMX-F44 only)) and an external camcorder is intended for individual use memory card. only. • This camcorder records video in H.264/ Data recorded on the storage media in this AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video camcorder using
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before reading this user manual • The displays in this user manual may not Notes regarding trademarks be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen. • All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or • Designs and specifications of the other documentation provided with your camcorder and other accessories are Samsung product are trademarks or subject to change without any notice. registered trademarks of their respective • In this user manual’s function
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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 This symbol indicates that there are CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). important operating and maintenance NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE instructions in the literature accompanying REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. this unit. Warning To Reduce The Ris
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important safety instructions 17. POWER SOURCES: 22. POWER LINES: The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type An outside antenna system should not be located in of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric of the type of power supply at your home, consult your light or power circuits where it can fall into such power appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER lines or circuits. When installing an outside a
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28. SAFETY CHECK: NOTE: Upon completion of any service or repairs to this This equipment has been tested and found CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform to comply with the limits for a Class B digital safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order. device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable 29. To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock protection against harmful interference in a hazard, do
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SAND safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. Do not disassemble the This precaution must be kept. CAUTION product. Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or Unplug from the power damage to the product supply. WARNING Using the camcorder at Do
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Do not connect the AC adapter unless Do not connect the AC adaptor the plug can be fully inserted with no Never use cleaning fluid or similar part of the blades exposed. unless the plug can be fully inserted Do not dispose of battery pack in chemicals. Do not spray cleaners with no part of the blades exposed. a 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 used near the beach o
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safety information CAUTION Do not press the surface of Do not drop or expose the Do not use the camcorder on a the LCD with force, or hit it camcorder, battery pack, AC tripod (not supplied) in a place with a sharp object. If you adaptor or other accessories to where it is subject to severe push the LCD surface, display severe vibrations or impact. This vibrations or impact. unevenness may occur. may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not expose the camcorder
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Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. Do not leave the LCD screen The exterior coating could peel Do not place the camcorder with open when not using the off or the case surface could the open LCD screen down. camcorder. deteriorate. Do not use the camcorder near Do not hold the camcorder by the Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism LCD monitor when lifting it. The TV or radio: This could cause such as speakers and a large motor. L
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contents 05 You can record videos in H.264 format! q UICK START GUIDE 05 09 What's included with your camcorder GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER 10 Location of controls 09 12 LCD screen indicators IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS 12 17 Attaching the grip belt PREPARATION 17 Adjusting the LCD screen 18 Connecting a power source 17 20 Checking the battery state 23 Turning your camcorder on/off BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER 23 Switching to the power saving mode 24 Setting the operation modes 23 24 U
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44 Changing the menu settings RECORDING OPTIONS 45 Menu items 46 iSCENE 44 47 Video Resolution 48 Photo Resolution 49 16:9 Wide 50 White Balance 52 Aperture 53 Shutter Speed 55 EV (Exposure Value) 56 C.Nite 57 Focus 59 Anti-Shake(HDIS) 60 Digital Effect 61 Fader 62 Wind Cut 63 Zoom Type 64 Time Lapse REC 66 Guideline 67 Menu items PLAYBACK OPTIONS 68 Multi View Option 69 Play Option 67 70 Delete 71 Protect 72 Story-Board Print 73 Using VIEW 74 Copy (SMX-F43/F44 only) 75 Edit (Divide) 76 Edit (
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contents 86 LCD Color 87 Auto LCD Off 87 Menu Design 88 Transparency 88 Beep Sound 89 Shutter Sound 89 Auto Power Off 90 PC Software 90 TV Display 91 Default Set 91 Version 91 Language 92 Demo 93 Connecting to a normal (standard definition) CONNECTING TO A TV TV (16:9/4:3) 93 95 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder DUBBING VIDEOS 95 96 Checking your computer type USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 97 What you can do with a Windows computer 98 Using the intelli-studio program 96 102 Using as a remova
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CARD CARD VIEW 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. STEP1: Get ready 1. Insert a memory card. page 31 • You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with th
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VIEW quick start guide STEP2: Record with your camcorder Zoom lever PHOTO button MODE button MODE indicator Recording start/ stop button Power ( ) button Recording start/ stop button LCD screen Recording videos with Taking photos H.264 format Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power compression technology to realize the clearest ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. video quality. page 47 • Set the lens cover open/close switch to open ( ). 1. Open the L
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C RD A AC RD CARD CARD VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW VIEW STEP3: 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. Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen. • You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoo
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quick start guide Viewing the videos/photos from your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via the USB cable. • A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes,” the uploading procedure will start. 2. The new files are saved to your PC and registered to "Contents Manager" on the Intelli-studio program. • You can arrange the files by different options such as Face, Date, Location, etc. Contents Manager Saved files Fol
