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SMX- K40BN/SMX- K40SN/SMX- K40LN
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key features of your memory camcorder High-resolution color widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD) This 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 sharply incr
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iSCENE V iSCENE V iSCENE View iew iew 1 1 1///1 1 10 0 0 Auto 0:02:03 Photo iSCENE Play Da Da Date V te V te View iew iew 01/JAN/2009 1 1 1 1 1/ / / / /1 1 1 1 10 0 0 0 0 0:10:31 Photo Date Play Capture photo images Captures a moving subject instantly and saves the scene as a photo image. Time lapse recording catches the moment You can record a long scene in short intervals. Record artistic, documentary videos including the passage of clouds, blooming fl owers etc. Use this function to make UC
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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 here to prevent injury to you and others. Please follow them explici
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BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER • This camcorder is designed exclusively for use with the high-capacity built-in memory (16GB (SMX-K44 only), (32GB (SMX-K45 only)) and an external memory card. • T his camcorder records video in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with the 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. - Play back
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important safety instructions CAUTION This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK electric shock is present within this unit. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). This symbol indicates that there are important operating and NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit. Warning To Reduce
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15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:CAMCORDER, splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. provide some protection against voltage surges and 16. VENTILATION: built-up static charges, Section 810 of the National Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides for ventilation to ensure reliable
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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. T o prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of 30. I f this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug the FCC Rules. adaptor should be used. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 31. T his product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. against harmful interference i
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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. - I f you push the LCD surface, display unevenness 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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• Be careful of unusual ambient temperature: - Using the camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 104°F (40°C) or lower than 32°F (0°C) may result in abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause a malfunction. • Do not point directly at the sun: - If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the camcorder could malfunction or a fire could occur. - Do not leave t
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important information on use ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL • T hank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. • T he 'SMX-K44'and 'SMX-K45' have a 16GB and 32GB built-in memory respectively but also use memory cards. The 'SMX-K40' does not have built-in memory and uses memory cards exclusively. Although some features
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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. I
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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 in direct sunlight Do not expose the camcorder t
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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 monitor
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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 Right & top / bottom view 14 Rear view 11 15 Attaching the grip belt PREPARATION 15 Attaching the core filter 15 Adjusting the LCD screen 16 Connecting a power source 15 23 Basic operation of your camcorder 24 Switching to the power saving mode 25 LCD screen indicators 30 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 30 Using th
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contents 46 Changing the playback mode PLAYBACK 47 Playing videos 50 Viewing photos 46 RECORDING OPTIONS 51 Changing the menu settings 53 Menu items 54 Using the recording menu items 54 iSCENE 51 55 Video Resolution 55 Photo Resolution 56 16:9 Wide 56 White Balance 57 Aperture 58 Shutter Speed 59 EV (Exposure Value) 60 C.Nite 60 Back Light 61 Focus 63 Digital Effect 64 Fader 64 Wind Cut 65 Zoom Type 66 Time Lapse REC 68 Guideline 69 Menu items PLAYBACK OPTIONS 70 Multi view option 71 Pl
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75 Using VIEW 76 Story-board print 77 Edit (Divide) 79 Edit (Combine) 80 Slide show 81 Slide show option 81 File info 82 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" SETTINGS OPTIONS 83 Menu items 84 Using the settings menu items 84 Storage Type (SMX-K44/K45 only) 82 84 Storage Info 85 Format 85 File No. 86 Time Zone 88 Date/Time Set 88 Date Type 88 Time Type 89 Date/Time Display 89 LCD Brightness 89 LCD Color 90 Auto LCD Off 90 Menu Design 90 Transparency 91 Beep Sound 91 Shutter Sound 91 Auto
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contents 95 Connecting to a TV CONNECTING TO OTHER 98 Viewing on a TV screen DEVICES 99 Recording (dubbing ) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 95 100 Checking your computer type USING WITH A WINDOWS 101 What you can do with a Windows computer COMPUTER 102 Using the Intelli-studio program 108 Transferring videos/photos from the camcorder to your computer 100 110 Maintenance MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL 111 Additional information INFORMATION 113 Using your camcorder abroad 110 114 Troubleshooti
