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... features. MENU W T MENU W T H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) encoding Latest video compression technology, H.264, uses a high compression rate to provide optimized and easy use with the best performance. In addition, the LCD Enhancer adjusts color and brightness to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with an ergonomic design. Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the memory type of your memory camcorder to the screen lighting conditions for a video clip.
... features. MENU W T MENU W T H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) encoding Latest video compression technology, H.264, uses a high compression rate to provide optimized and easy use with the best performance. In addition, the LCD Enhancer adjusts color and brightness to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with an ergonomic design. Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the memory type of your memory camcorder to the screen lighting conditions for a video clip.
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.../ Data recorded on the storage media in this AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video camcorder using this user manual. the video and audio have or memory card, etc. Samsung shall built-in flash memory and uses memory not be used in Protect your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE Before using other digital/analog media Coding) format compliant with the or devices is protected by copying the files to a PC. in the camcorder or memory card. This User Manual covers models SMX-F40, SMX...
.../ Data recorded on the storage media in this AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video camcorder using this user manual. the video and audio have or memory card, etc. Samsung shall built-in flash memory and uses memory not be used in Protect your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE Before using other digital/analog media Coding) format compliant with the or devices is protected by copying the files to a PC. in the camcorder or memory card. This User Manual covers models SMX-F40, SMX...
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... ART 250, PART H) CAMCORDER to 20. SERVICING: Do not attempt to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are not sure the vicinity of power supply at your home, consult your light or power circuits where it from the type An outside antenna is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it can...
... ART 250, PART H) CAMCORDER to 20. SERVICING: Do not attempt to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are not sure the vicinity of power supply at your home, consult your light or power circuits where it from the type An outside antenna is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it can...
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... 17 Adjusting the LCD screen 18 Connecting a power source 20 Checking the battery state basic operation of the camcorder 23 about the storage media 30 basic recording 35 basic playback 40 23 Turning your camcorder on/off 23 Switching to the power saving mode 24 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the display( ) touch button 25 Using the back light touch button 25 Using the LCD enhancer function 26 Shortcut menu (OK guide) 27 Shortcut function using the control joysticks 28 Setting the time zone and date/time for...
... 17 Adjusting the LCD screen 18 Connecting a power source 20 Checking the battery state basic operation of the camcorder 23 about the storage media 30 basic recording 35 basic playback 40 23 Turning your camcorder on/off 23 Switching to the power saving mode 24 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the display( ) touch button 25 Using the back light touch button 25 Using the LCD enhancer function 26 Shortcut menu (OK guide) 27 Shortcut function using the control joysticks 28 Setting the time zone and date/time for...
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...109.2mm F:1.8 ❽ 9 13 ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ T VIEW W W T ❼ VIEW CARD ❻ 1 Lens 7 Built-in speaker 2 MENU button 8 Display ( ) touch button 3 Control joystick OK), Zoom (W/T) joystick 9 LCD Enhancer ( ) touch button 4 Recording start/stop button 10 Back Light ( ) touch button 5 LCD screen 11 SMART AUTO touch button / VIEW touch button 6 Memory card/Jack cover 12 Power ( ) button ⓐ USB jack ( ) 13 MODE button ⓑ Memory card slot ⓒ AV jack (AV) ⓓ CHG (charging) indicator 10 ⓔ DC IN jack (DC IN)
...109.2mm F:1.8 ❽ 9 13 ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ T VIEW W W T ❼ VIEW CARD ❻ 1 Lens 7 Built-in speaker 2 MENU button 8 Display ( ) touch button 3 Control joystick OK), Zoom (W/T) joystick 9 LCD Enhancer ( ) touch button 4 Recording start/stop button 10 Back Light ( ) touch button 5 LCD screen 11 SMART AUTO touch button / VIEW touch button 6 Memory card/Jack cover 12 Power ( ) button ⓐ USB jack ( ) 13 MODE button ⓑ Memory card slot ⓒ AV jack (AV) ⓓ CHG (charging) indicator 10 ⓔ DC IN jack (DC IN)
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... Photo record mode PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Record ( • Press the MODE button to change it. 21 SCENE / SMART AUTO • The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media. 22 Record mode ( / ) 1 • The number of recordable photos on the setting values. You can easily record videos or 19 Manual Focus */ Face Detection * 20 White balance photos in 11 memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 12 6 Battery...
... Photo record mode PRECHECK! • This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Record ( • Press the MODE button to change it. 21 SCENE / SMART AUTO • The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media. 22 Record mode ( / ) 1 • The number of recordable photos on the setting values. You can easily record videos or 19 Manual Focus */ Face Detection * 20 White balance photos in 11 memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)) 12 6 Battery...
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... using it. 23 Auto Power Off Function • To save battery power, you can set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button. SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the maximum length of time period, it , the time zone screen appears for 5 minutes. • To disable this camcorder, such as turning the power on/off the camcorder if there is being operated. • The camcorder...
... using it. 23 Auto Power Off Function • To save battery power, you can set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button. SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE If you need to use camcorder for the maximum length of time period, it , the time zone screen appears for 5 minutes. • To disable this camcorder, such as turning the power on/off the camcorder if there is being operated. • The camcorder...
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... set the "Time Zone: Home" from the Settings ( ) menu. page 82 2. The date/time must be set up to 2037. • Set "Date/Time Display" to "On." page 85 • After setting, the date and time are all reset to defaults, and you need to turn on the camcorder. • The Time Zone ("Home") screen appears based on this occurs, charge the built-in rechargeable battery. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button...
... set the "Time Zone: Home" from the Settings ( ) menu. page 82 2. The date/time must be set up to 2037. • Set "Date/Time Display" to "On." page 85 • After setting, the date and time are all reset to defaults, and you need to turn on the camcorder. • The Time Zone ("Home") screen appears based on this occurs, charge the built-in rechargeable battery. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button...
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... tab card to work. Others important data separately on the hard disk are not supported. Check the of a file or folder • SD/SDHC memory cards have to format your memory card using your camcorder cannot recognize or has been saved by other devices. Setting your PC. Handling a memory card • It is recommended that you power off or removing a - Note 32 that your PC, mechanical write-protection switch. supported with SD • SDHC (Secure Digital...
... tab card to work. Others important data separately on the hard disk are not supported. Check the of a file or folder • SD/SDHC memory cards have to format your memory card using your camcorder cannot recognize or has been saved by other devices. Setting your PC. Handling a memory card • It is recommended that you power off or removing a - Note 32 that your PC, mechanical write-protection switch. supported with SD • SDHC (Secure Digital...
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... for recording. • Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the camcorder. Select a subject to record. • Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for any problem with the audio and video recording. • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. basic recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are unavailable. (MODE button, MENU button, etc.) • Sound is on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button...
... for recording. • Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the camcorder. Select a subject to record. • Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for any problem with the audio and video recording. • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. basic recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are unavailable. (MODE button, MENU button, etc.) • Sound is on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button...
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... media. Fully press the PHOTO button. • The shutter sound is heard. (when "Shutter Sound: On" is set). • To continue capturing, wait until the current photo is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 58 • Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it . • You can switch the play mode to 4:3, release 16:9 mode.) page 49 • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. Adjust...
... media. Fully press the PHOTO button. • The shutter sound is heard. (when "Shutter Sound: On" is set). • To continue capturing, wait until the current photo is difficult, use the manual focus function. page 58 • Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it . • You can switch the play mode to 4:3, release 16:9 mode.) page 49 • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. Adjust...
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... the last recorded video or photos. page 37 41 Press the MODE button to playback images on a memory card, insert a memory card.) 2. PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in speaker automatically turns off when the Audio/Video cable is on the latest created or played file. 3. Find your desired video quickly, MODE T W and playback directly. VIEW PRECHECK! • This function works only in Video Play ( ) mode. • You can find a desired video image quickly using the zoom lever. • Playing time of a video to be displayed for 3 seconds...
... the last recorded video or photos. page 37 41 Press the MODE button to playback images on a memory card, insert a memory card.) 2. PLAYING BACK VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in speaker automatically turns off when the Audio/Video cable is on the latest created or played file. 3. Find your desired video quickly, MODE T W and playback directly. VIEW PRECHECK! • This function works only in Video Play ( ) mode. • You can find a desired video image quickly using the zoom lever. • Playing time of a video to be displayed for 3 seconds...
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... button. • Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while. • To view the previous/next photo, move the Control joystick To return to select the Play mode. • The thumbnail index view appears. A photo with its file name changed on other devices. - Normal View 100-0001 Video Move 11//1100 1/10 Full View 1.6M 3. A photo with a file format not supported on a memory card, insert a memory card.) 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder...
... button. • Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while. • To view the previous/next photo, move the Control joystick To return to select the Play mode. • The thumbnail index view appears. A photo with its file name changed on other devices. - Normal View 100-0001 Video Move 11//1100 1/10 Full View 1.6M 3. A photo with a file format not supported on a memory card, insert a memory card.) 2. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder...
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... T W your camcorder. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to set each menu easily. For details on the menus that are not available, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter. page 113 • From the next page, basic instruction is written to help users to turn on the mode selected, some menu items are dimmed and cannot be available to select the Record ( / ) mode. 3. oPmreossutthe MODE button to...
... T W your camcorder. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to set each menu easily. For details on the menus that are not available, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter. page 113 • From the next page, basic instruction is written to help users to turn on the mode selected, some menu items are dimmed and cannot be available to select the Record ( / ) mode. 3. oPmreossutthe MODE button to...
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...:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings LCD Brightness LCD Color Auto LCD Off : 0 : LCD OFF Exit Select Submenu Items items "Off" "On" contents Disable the function. If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor, USB cable) is idle for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. on-screen display - - • When this "Auto LCD Off" function is enabled, you...
...:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings LCD Brightness LCD Color Auto LCD Off : 0 : LCD OFF Exit Select Submenu Items items "Off" "On" contents Disable the function. If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor, USB cable) is idle for more than 5 minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. on-screen display - - • When this "Auto LCD Off" function is enabled, you...
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... Settings Shutter Sound : Auto Power Off : PC Software : Exit Select Submenu Items items "Off" "5 Min" contents Disables the function. While in the following functions are in STBY mode, the power is automatically turned off. This function will hear the shutter sound when operating the PHOTO button. on-screen display - - • Auto Power Off does not work in recording, playing (except pause), Photo slide show. • To operate the camcorder again, press the Power ( ) button. 89 Press the MENU button to automatically turn the shutter sound on -screen...
... Settings Shutter Sound : Auto Power Off : PC Software : Exit Select Submenu Items items "Off" "5 Min" contents Disables the function. While in the following functions are in STBY mode, the power is automatically turned off. This function will hear the shutter sound when operating the PHOTO button. on-screen display - - • Auto Power Off does not work in recording, playing (except pause), Photo slide show. • To operate the camcorder again, press the Power ( ) button. 89 Press the MENU button to automatically turn the shutter sound on -screen...
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... using the supplied AC power adaptor for details. 5. Camcorder VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders T ġVIEW CARD W Signal flow Audio/Video cable Red White Yellow R AUDIO L VIDEO 1. Insert the recording media in the recording device. • If your camcorder. • Videos recorded on the recording device. • Refer to be connected. All the recorded videos will be dubbed with SD(standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen...
... using the supplied AC power adaptor for details. 5. Camcorder VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders T ġVIEW CARD W Signal flow Audio/Video cable Red White Yellow R AUDIO L VIDEO 1. Insert the recording media in the recording device. • If your camcorder. • Videos recorded on the recording device. • Refer to be connected. All the recorded videos will be dubbed with SD(standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen...
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... connect the USB cable to manage the video/ photo files by using the AC power adaptor as the above. 2. If this case, open the desired CD-ROM drive that has the Intelli-studio program in the following way: 1. Select "USB Mass Storage Device," and then click "Stop." 3. If the "Stop a Hardware device" window appears, click "OK." 4. In this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC or the camcorder while transferring data, the data...
... connect the USB cable to manage the video/ photo files by using the AC power adaptor as the above. 2. If this case, open the desired CD-ROM drive that has the Intelli-studio program in the following way: 1. Select "USB Mass Storage Device," and then click "Stop." 3. If the "Stop a Hardware device" window appears, click "OK." 4. In this occurs, remove all USB devices from the PC or the camcorder while transferring data, the data...
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..., and leave it on your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center. Be sure to back up the data on . • If you use the record or play functions of your camcorder, check the following before turning it in the air turns into the camcorder. • The inserted battery pack may not be installed on . does not turn on the camcorder to the camcorder before asking for service repair.
..., and leave it on your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center. Be sure to back up the data on . • If you use the record or play functions of your camcorder, check the following before turning it in the air turns into the camcorder. • The inserted battery pack may not be installed on . does not turn on the camcorder to the camcorder before asking for service repair.
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... your camcorder. Image files recorded on another camcorder may not appear at actual size. right, White color- Make sure that the Audio/Video cable jack is not connected properly. Clear the lens and check the focus. Explanation/Solution Press the MODE button to your camcorder and the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- Playback on other devices may not play on the connected device. • Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to set Video Play mode. left) • The Audio/Video cable jack is connected to "Auto...
... your camcorder. Image files recorded on another camcorder may not appear at actual size. right, White color- Make sure that the Audio/Video cable jack is not connected properly. Clear the lens and check the focus. Explanation/Solution Press the MODE button to your camcorder and the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- Playback on other devices may not play on the connected device. • Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to set Video Play mode. left) • The Audio/Video cable jack is connected to "Auto...
