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user manual
SMX-F50BP/SMX-F50RP/SMX-F50SP/SMX-F50UP
Memory Camcorder
SMX-F53BP/SMX-F53RP/SMX-F53SP/SMX-F53UP
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SMX-F54BP/SMX-F54RP/SMX-F54SP/SMX-F54UP
SMX-F500BP/SMX-F500RP/SMX-F500SP/SMX-F500UP
SMX-F501BP/SMX-F501RP/SMX-F501SP/SMX-F501UP
SMX-F530BP/SMX-F530RP/SMX-F530SP/SMX-F530UP
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Before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; About this user manual Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. WARNING this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage correctly, refer to Trouble
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Before reading this user manual If you set TV Super Fine, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear • Make a backup of important recorded data. on the screen. Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC. We also recommend you copy it from your PC to other • Descriptions of the “built-in memory” in this user manual apply recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and only to the following models: SMX-F53 (8GB), SMX-F54 (16GB). USB connection guide
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Before reading this user manual Notes regarding trademarks Correct disposal of batteries in this product (Applicable in the European Union and other European • All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this countries with separate battery return systems) manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their that the batteries in this product should no
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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. CAUTION Do not disassemble the product. Unplug from the power supply. This precaution must be Means that there is a potential followed. risk of personal injury or damage to the product. WARNING Do not overload outlets
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Safety information Do not connect the AC adapter unless Do not use the AC adaptor if it has Do not connect the AC adaptor Do not dispose of battery in a fire as it Never use cleaning fluid or similar Do not use the AC adapter if it has the plug can be fully inserted with no damaged, split or broken cords or part of the blades exposed. damaged, split or broken cords or unless the plug can be fully inserted may explode. chemicals to clean the camcorder. wires. Doing so may cause fire or
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Safety information CAUTION v Do not press the surface of the LCD Do not drop or expose the camcorder, Do not use the camcorder on a tripod Do not use the camcorder near direct with force, or hit it with a sharp object. battery, AC adaptor or other accessories (not supplied) in a place where it is sunlight or heating equipment. This may If you push the LCD surface, display to severe vibrations or impact. This may subject to severe vibrations or impact. cause a malfunction or inj
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Safety information Do not hold the camcorder by the Do not use the camcorder near a Do not use the camcorder near Use Samsung-approved accessories LCD screen when lifting it. The TV or radio. Interference from the sources of strong radio waves or only. Using products from other LCD screen could detach and the camcordercould cause noise on the magnetic fields such as speakers manufacturers may cause overheating, camcorder may fall. TV or in the radio broadcast. and large motors. Nois
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Contents Quick start guide ........................................... 05 About the storage media ................................ 30 You can record videos in H.264 format! ....................................... 05 Selecting the storage media (SMX-F53/F54 only) ......................... 30 Inserting and ejecting a memory card (not supplied) .................... 31 Selecting a suitable memory card (not supplied) .......................... 32 Getting to know the camcorder ..................
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Contents Anti-Shake(HDIS) ......................................................................... 58 Date Type .................................................................................... 83 Digital Effect ................................................................................ 59 Time Type ................................................................................... 84 Fader ...........................................................................................
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Contents using with a windows computer ..................... 95 Checking your computer type ...................................................... 95 What you can do with a Windows computer ................................ 96 Using the intelli-studio programme............................................... 97 Using as a removable storage device......................................... 101 Troubleshooting ........................................... 103 Troubleshooting .......................
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CARD CARD 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. Insert a memory card. page 31 STEP 1: Get ready 3 • You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this ca
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Quick start guide Recording videos Recording photos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to Your camcorder can record high quality photos with a 4:3 or 16:9 give you the clearest video quality. aspect ratio. 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. on the camcorder. • Set the lens cover open/close switch to open ( ). page 11 • Set the lens cover open/close switch to o
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CARD C RDA CARD Quick start guide STEP 3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find 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 file is highlighted. Normal View 0 0 0: : :0 0 00 0 0: : :5 5 55 5 5 1 1 1///1 1 10 0 0 Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen. 2. • You can easily switch between video
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Quick start guide Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC with 1. Contents Manager Saved files into your PC a USB cable. • A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, and the uploading procedure starts. The new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Contents Manager” 2. on the Intelli-studio programme. • You can arrange the files by differ
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Getting to know the camcorder Checking your accessories WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing Battery from your box, call Samsung’s IA-BP105R : AC power adaptor Customer Care Centre. Audio/Video cable SMX-F50/F500/F501/F530 (AA-MA9 type) IA-BP210R : SMX-F53/F54 Built-in Memory LCD Model name Colour Lens memory card slot screen SMX-F50BP Black SMX-F50RP Red - SMX-F50SP Silver SMX-F50UP Blue SMX-F53BP B
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CARD Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 Lens 1 2 MENU button Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button, Zoom (T/W) 3 button 4 Recording start/stop button 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 LCD screen 6 Memory card/Jack cover ⓐ USB jack ( ) ⓑ Memory card slot ⓒ AV jack (AV) ⓓ CHG (charging) indicator 7 2 ⓔ DC IN jack (DC IN) 3 7 Built-in speaker 4 8 Display ( ) button 5 6 9 Continuous REC. ( ) button 10 Back Light ( ) button / Smart BGM button SMART 11 SMART AUTO ( AUTO ) button /
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Getting to know the camcorder Right Top & Bottom Rear 1 1 8 2 6 2 5 3 3 4 7 1 1 Mode indicator Zoom lever (T/W) : Record mode (Video/Photo) 2 PHOTO button : Play mode 2 Recording start/stop button 3 Strap 3 Battery slot 4 Strap hook 5 Lens cover open ( )/close ( ) switch 6 Internal microphone 7 Battery release switch (BATT.) 8 Tripod receptacle Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during 1 10 0 recording. 1 11 1
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Getting to know the camcorder IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. • The On Screen Display (OSD) below only appears when the camcorder is in Record ( ) mode. • Press the MODE button to select the Record ( ) mode. page 24 Video and Photo record mode Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 1Sec / 24Hr 1.6M 9999 Indicator Meaning Indicato
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Getting to know the camcorder 0:00:00 [475Min] 0:00:00 [475Min] STBY STBY 9999 1.6M 9999 1.6M 5 SCENE 5 SCENE 4 4 3 3 EV 0 2 1 2 1 Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual) Video and Photo record mode : 1 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) Manual Control Bar/ Value 2 EV Menu name 1 Quick View Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection / Manual 3 2 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return Focus) 4 Value adjust (down) 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 5 Value adjust (up) 4 EV (Exposure Value)* • The illust
