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SMX-F30/F33/F34BN
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Memory Camcorder
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key features of your memory camcorder High-resolution Color Widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD) Samsung memory camcorder adopts 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD of 112k pixels which allows bright and clear monitoring. In addition, reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting color and brightness to the screen lighting conditions allows better monitoring under the strong sunlight. H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) Encoding The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate
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Capturing Photo Image Captures a moving subject instantly and saves the scene as a photo image. ➥page 48 Easy Upload to YouTube ➥ You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4. page 98 Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this memory camcorder since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations. Various functions are available for enjoying many different types of playback. ➥pages 73~79 Play back on your
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safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder. These warning signs are here to prevent injury to yo
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important safety instructions 1. Read these instructions. 12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed 2. Keep these instructions. by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is 3. Heed all warnings. used, use caution when moving 4. Follow all instructions. the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or 6. Clean only
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17. POWER SOURCES: 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper The CAMCORDER should be operated only from grounding of the mast and supporting structure, the type of power source indicated on the label. grounding of the lead-in wire and supporting structure, If you are not sure of the type of power supply at grounding of the mast and supporting structure, your home, consult your appliance dealer or local grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge power company. A CAMCORDER
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important safety instructions 22. POWER LINES: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. An outside antenna system should not be located b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other fallen into the CAMCORDER. electric light or power circuits where it can fall into c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or such power lines or circuits. When installing an water. outside antenna system, extreme care should be d.
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29. To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection adaptor should be used. against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 31. This product is covered b
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precautions Warning! � This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection. � Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like. Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used. BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER � This memory camcorder is designed exclusively for high-capacity built
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� Make a backup of important recorded data - Protect your important recorded data by copying the fi les to a PC. It is recommended to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. � Copyright: Please be noted that this memory camcorder is intended for an individual consumer’s use only. - Data recorded on the card in this memory camcorder using other digital/analogue media or devices is protected by the copyrigh
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� Do not subject the memory camcorder to impact: - This memory camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall. - Do not use the memory camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact. � No sand or dust! - Fine sand or dust entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects. � No water or oil! - Water or oil entering the memory camcorder or AC
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precautions on use � Do not expose the memory camcorder to soot or steam: - Thick soot or steam could damage the memory camcorder case or cause malfunctions. � Do not use the memory camcorder near corrosive gas: - If the memory camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could co
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contents INTRODUCTION TO 07 BASIC FEATURES 09 What's included with your memory camcorder GETTING TO KNOW YOUR 10 Front & left view MEMORY CAMCORDER 11 Rear & bottom view 09 PREPARATION 12 Using the accessories 14 Connecting a power source 22 Basic operation of your memory camcorder 23 LCD screen indicators 12 30 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 31 Using the LCD enhancer 32 Adjusting the LCD screen 32 Using the MENU button 32 Using the Control buttons 34 Shortcut menu
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46 Recording movie images RECORDING 47 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) 48 Taking photo images 49 Zooming In and out 46 50 Changing the playback mode PLAYBACK 51 Playing movie images 54 Viewing photo images 55 Changing the menu settings RECORDING OPTIONS 57 Menu items 58 Using the recording menu items 58 iSCENE 55 59 White Balance 60 Exposure 61 Shutter 62 Focus 64 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 65 Digital Effect 66 16:9 Wide 66 Resolution 67 Wind Cut 67 Voice Mute 68 Back Light 69 Interval R
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contents 73 Menu items PLAYBACK OPTIONS 74 Setting the play option 75 Deleting images 76 Protecting images 73 77 Copying images 78 File Information 79 Slide Show 80 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" SETTINGS OPTIONS 81 Menu items 82 Using the settings menu items 82 Storage 80 82 Storage Info 83 Format 83 File No. 84 Time Zone 86 Date/Time Set 86 Date Format 86 Time Format 86 Date/Time 87 LCD Brightness 87 LCD Color 87 Beep Sound 88 Auto Power Off 88 TV Display 88 Default Set 89 Version
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90 Transfering a Recorded File through a USB Conection CONNECTING TO A PC 90 CyberLink MediaShow4 92 Installing the CyberLink MediaShow4 94 Connecting the USB cable 95 Viewing the contents of storage media 90 97 Transferring fi les from the memory camcorder to your PC 98 Uploading movie images in the memory camcorder to YouTube 99 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO OTHER 100 Viewing on TV screen DEVICES 101 Recording (dubbing ) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 102 Maintenance MAINT
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introduction to basic features This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder. ✪ See the reference pages for more information. Step1: Preparation � Connecting a power source ➥page 14 2 � Check out the storage media ➥page 39 � Setting the Date/Time and OSD Language ➥pages 36, 38 1 Step2: Recording � Recording movie or photo images ➥pages 46, 48 Step3: Playing back � Selecting an image to play back from the thumbnail index views using ➥ Control button page 51
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This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder. ✪ See the reference pages for more information. Step4: Connecting to a PC � You can playback and edit recorded movies (or photos) by using the CyberLink MediaShow4 application provided with the product. Also, using the CyberLink MediaShow4 allows easy upload of recorded movies to YouTube ( ). YouTube TM Broadcast Yourself Step5: Easy Upload to YouTube � You can upload recorded movies to YouTube usin
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getting to know your memory camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER Your new memory camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. The exact shape of each item may vary by model. ✪ Battery pack AC power adaptor Audio/Video Cable USB Cable (IA-BP85ST) (AA-E9 type) AD39-00155A AD39-00153A AD43-00180A AD44-00116B Software CD User manual CD Quick start guide Carrying Case* AD46-00192A AD46-00233A
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FRONT & LEFT VIEW CLOSE CLOSE 14 13 O OPEN PEN 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 Lens open/close switch 8 LCD screen 9 2 Internal microphone Built-in speaker 3 10 Lens button 4 11 MENU button EASY Q button 5 OK button 12 LCD ENHANCER ( ) button 6 13 Control button ( ) PHOTO button 7 14 Recording start/stop button Zoom lever (W/T) Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. CAUTION English_10
