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... copy it from your important recorded data by the camcorder on the screen. • Descriptions of important recorded data. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that this manual: • 'Scene' refers to the point where you press the Record Start/ Stop button to start recording until you press again to a mistake when handling this camcorder using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format...
... copy it from your important recorded data by the camcorder on the screen. • Descriptions of important recorded data. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that this manual: • 'Scene' refers to the point where you press the Record Start/ Stop button to start recording until you press again to a mistake when handling this camcorder using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC) format...
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... refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a risk of power source indicated on or pinched by a technician before use. 25. d. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change...
... refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a risk of power source indicated on or pinched by a technician before use. 25. d. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change...
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... AUTO 38 Zooming 39 Basic operation of the camcorder 23 Turning your camcorder on/off 23 Switching to the power saving mode 23 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the display( ) button 24 Using the back light button 25 Using the Continuous Recording function 25 Shortcut menu (OK guide 26 Using the Smart BGM Function 26 Shortcut function using the control buttons 27 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 28 Selecting the languages 29 Basic playback 40 Changing the playback mode 40 Playing videos 41 Viewing photos 43 Recording options...
... AUTO 38 Zooming 39 Basic operation of the camcorder 23 Turning your camcorder on/off 23 Switching to the power saving mode 23 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the display( ) button 24 Using the back light button 25 Using the Continuous Recording function 25 Shortcut menu (OK guide 26 Using the Smart BGM Function 26 Shortcut function using the control buttons 27 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 28 Selecting the languages 29 Basic playback 40 Changing the playback mode 40 Playing videos 41 Viewing photos 43 Recording options...
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... Format 80 File No 81 Time Zone 82 Date/Time Set 83 Date Type 83 Time Type 84 Date/Time Display 84 LCD Brightness 85 LCD Color 85 LCD Enhancer 86 Auto LCD Off 86 Menu Design 87 Transparency 87 Beep Sound 88 Shutter Sound 88 Auto Power Off 89 PC Software 89 TV Display 90 Default Set 90 Version 90 Language 90 Demo 91 Connecting to a TV 92 Connecting to a TV (16:9/4:3 92 Viewing on a TV screen 93 Dubbing Videos 94 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders...
... Format 80 File No 81 Time Zone 82 Date/Time Set 83 Date Type 83 Time Type 84 Date/Time Display 84 LCD Brightness 85 LCD Color 85 LCD Enhancer 86 Auto LCD Off 86 Menu Design 87 Transparency 87 Beep Sound 88 Shutter Sound 88 Auto Power Off 89 PC Software 89 TV Display 90 Default Set 90 Version 90 Language 90 Demo 91 Connecting to a TV 92 Connecting to a TV (16:9/4:3 92 Viewing on a TV screen 93 Dubbing Videos 94 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders...
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Memory card slot Yes LCD screen Lens Color 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 2200x (Digital) Although some features of the models are available for purchase at your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. Checking your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide (AD68-05837A) Carrying case (AD69-00929A) Memory card External battery charger (IA-BC9UA4) • The exact appearance of each item may vary depending on the sales...
Memory card slot Yes LCD screen Lens Color 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 2200x (Digital) Although some features of the models are available for purchase at your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. Checking your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide (AD68-05837A) Carrying case (AD69-00929A) Memory card External battery charger (IA-BC9UA4) • The exact appearance of each item may vary depending on the sales...
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...LCD Enhancer * Back Light Wind Cut Fader * 12 Left of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning / Record mode (Video/Photo) STBY / 00:00:00 [475Min] Operating mode (standby/ recording) Time counter (Video recording time: remaining recordable time) / SMART AUTO SCENE / Smart Auto Time Lapse REC * White Balance , Manual Focus*, Face Detection* F1.8 / 1/60 / 1/30 + 0.3 Manual Aperture* / Manual Shutter Speed */ C.nite * EV (Exposure Value)* Zoom (Optical Zoom / IntelliZoom / Digital Zoom) Digital Effect Time Zone JAN/01/2011 12:00 AM Date/Time Display Right of recordable photos...
...LCD Enhancer * Back Light Wind Cut Fader * 12 Left of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning / Record mode (Video/Photo) STBY / 00:00:00 [475Min] Operating mode (standby/ recording) Time counter (Video recording time: remaining recordable time) / SMART AUTO SCENE / Smart Auto Time Lapse REC * White Balance , Manual Focus*, Face Detection* F1.8 / 1/60 / 1/30 + 0.3 Manual Aperture* / Manual Shutter Speed */ C.nite * EV (Exposure Value)* Zoom (Optical Zoom / IntelliZoom / Digital Zoom) Digital Effect Time Zone JAN/01/2011 12:00 AM Date/Time Display Right of recordable photos...
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... open ( ). 2. When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB or AV) - Basic operation of time, we recommend you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. While recording, playing back, or the slideshow is no operation for 5 minutes. • To disable this camcorder for the first time • When you use camcorder for the first time or reset it . 2 Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to "Off." page 89 After minutes LCD screen Power( ) button The camcorder operates...
... open ( ). 2. When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB or AV) - Basic operation of time, we recommend you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption. While recording, playing back, or the slideshow is no operation for 5 minutes. • To disable this camcorder for the first time • When you use camcorder for the first time or reset it . 2 Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to "Off." page 89 After minutes LCD screen Power( ) button The camcorder operates...
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... the LCD screen. Basic operation of the camcorder SHORTCUT MENU (OK guide) The Shortcut menu (OK guide) displays the most frequently accessed functions for other menu items. USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION You can change the BGM in Video Play ( ) mode. • Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. page 24 Select the desired video to play and then press the Back Light ( ) button / Smart BGM button to set EV in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu (OK guide...
... the LCD screen. Basic operation of the camcorder SHORTCUT MENU (OK guide) The Shortcut menu (OK guide) displays the most frequently accessed functions for other menu items. USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION You can change the BGM in Video Play ( ) mode. • Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. page 24 Select the desired video to play and then press the Back Light ( ) button / Smart BGM button to set EV in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu (OK guide...
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... battery fully discharges. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to set Daylight Saving on a special data area of the storage media. Activating Daylight Saving forwards the time by connecting to the local time by using your camcorder abroad. Make sure the clock is depleted, the current date/time values are automatically recorded on /off , access the menu and change the setting values by setting a time difference when using the Control (Up/Down/Left/Right) button...
... battery fully discharges. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to set Daylight Saving on a special data area of the storage media. Activating Daylight Saving forwards the time by connecting to the local time by using your camcorder abroad. Make sure the clock is depleted, the current date/time values are automatically recorded on /off , access the menu and change the setting values by setting a time difference when using the Control (Up/Down/Left/Right) button...
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...; You cannot use a locked memory card for any problem with the audio or 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 recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the top-front of the camcorder. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on the LCD screen. When the recording time is disabled due to...
...; You cannot use a locked memory card for any problem with the audio or 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 recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the top-front of the camcorder. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on the LCD screen. When the recording time is disabled due to...
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...; Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 30 (If you want to playback images on the camcorder in Video Play ( ) mode. • You can upload recorded videos or photos to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. Do not power off when the Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder. (When the camcorder is on a PC. - Press the MODE button to an external device, adjust the volume using the connected external device.) • You can playback recorded video files on...
...; Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 30 (If you want to playback images on the camcorder in Video Play ( ) mode. • You can upload recorded videos or photos to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. Do not power off when the Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder. (When the camcorder is on a PC. - Press the MODE button to an external device, adjust the volume using the connected external device.) • You can playback recorded video files on...
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... set a slow shutter speed value. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Left/Right) button. Adjust the shutter speed value with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. 3. Lets you set the shutter speed value from 1/60 to your preference. SHUTTER SPEED The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the scene's brightness. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Shutter Speed Auto Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Shutter Speed Auto Manual Exit Recording options Setting the shutter speed manually...
... set a slow shutter speed value. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Left/Right) button. Adjust the shutter speed value with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. 3. Lets you set the shutter speed value from 1/60 to your preference. SHUTTER SPEED The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the scene's brightness. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Shutter Speed Auto Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Shutter Speed Auto Manual Exit Recording options Setting the shutter speed manually...
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... display the current date/ time. To display the current date and time. When the video or photo recording was made before you set the display type format for the time. 1. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings Date Type Time Type Date/Time Display : : 1O2FF Exit Select 3. Submenu Items Items 12Hr 24Hr Use To display the time information in 12 hour units To display the time information in rechargeable battery is displayed on the LCD screen according to exit the menu. Press the MENU button...
... display the current date/ time. To display the current date and time. When the video or photo recording was made before you set the display type format for the time. 1. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings Date Type Time Type Date/Time Display : : 1O2FF Exit Select 3. Submenu Items Items 12Hr 24Hr Use To display the time information in 12 hour units To display the time information in rechargeable battery is displayed on the LCD screen according to exit the menu. Press the MENU button...
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... OK button. When the camcorder is connected. 86 Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings LCD Color LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off : OFF : LCD OFF Exit Select Submenu Items Items Off On Use On-screen display To disable the function. - power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. 3. Press the MENU button to look different on the LCD screen. This...
... OK button. When the camcorder is connected. 86 Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings LCD Color LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off : OFF : LCD OFF Exit Select Submenu Items Items Off On Use On-screen display To disable the function. - power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. 3. Press the MENU button to look different on the LCD screen. This...
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... photo images on the camcorder to exit the menu. While the following situations: - This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption. 1. Using the software, you connect the camcorder to exit the menu. Press the MENU button to a PC with a USB cable. - If the camcorder is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor, USB cable) is automatically turned off automatically if it is compatible with Windows operating systems only. 89 "Demo," "Copy," "Delete: All Files...
... photo images on the camcorder to exit the menu. While the following situations: - This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption. 1. Using the software, you connect the camcorder to exit the menu. Press the MENU button to a PC with a USB cable. - If the camcorder is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor, USB cable) is automatically turned off automatically if it is compatible with Windows operating systems only. 89 "Demo," "Copy," "Delete: All Files...
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Camcorder VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Signal flow Red CARD R AUDIO L White Audio/Video cable VIDEO Yellow 1. Insert the recording media in SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect your recording device has an input selector, set "TV Display: Off." page 90 • To record the date/time, display it on the LCD screen. page 84 When dubbing is...
Camcorder VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Signal flow Red CARD R AUDIO L White Audio/Video cable VIDEO Yellow 1. Insert the recording media in SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is performed via analog data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Connect your recording device has an input selector, set "TV Display: Off." page 90 • To record the date/time, display it on the LCD screen. page 84 When dubbing is...
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..., such as YouTube or Flickr. If the "Stop a Hardware device" window appears, click "OK". 4. You can upload files to a PC with other USB devices, the camcorder may cause the PC to malfunction. • If you must follow these steps: 1. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings Shutter Sound Off Auto Power Off On PC Software Exit Move OFF Select • A new file saving window appears along with the USB cable.
..., such as YouTube or Flickr. If the "Stop a Hardware device" window appears, click "OK". 4. You can upload files to a PC with other USB devices, the camcorder may cause the PC to malfunction. • If you must follow these steps: 1. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings Shutter Sound Off Auto Power Off On PC Software Exit Move OFF Select • A new file saving window appears along with the USB cable.
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... of data. (You should copy the data to your PC before turning the power off. • Ambient light is displayed if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard. Does not charge or operate • Check whether you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before formatting. properly by another device. The image on the screen. Adjust the brightness and angle of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc...
... of data. (You should copy the data to your PC before turning the power off. • Ambient light is displayed if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard. Does not charge or operate • Check whether you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before formatting. properly by another device. The image on the screen. Adjust the brightness and angle of the memory card (SDHC memory card, etc...
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... flickering, or changes in the actual size. Clear the lens and check the focus. • You are not displayed • Photos recorded on a storage media are recording in a dark place. Playback on other devices may not play on another camcorder may not appear at actual size. Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically. Explanation/Solution • Set "Focus" to set Video Play mode. • Image files recorded on your camcorder and You cannot view the image or hear...
... flickering, or changes in the actual size. Clear the lens and check the focus. • You are not displayed • Photos recorded on a storage media are recording in a dark place. Playback on other devices may not play on another camcorder may not appear at actual size. Troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically. Explanation/Solution • Set "Focus" to set Video Play mode. • Image files recorded on your camcorder and You cannot view the image or hear...
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... NTSC Picture compression format H.264/AVC Format Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) System Recording resolution Image device TV Super Fine (about 5.0Mbps), TV Fine (about 4.0Mbps), TV Normal (about 3.0Mbps), Web Fine (about 4.0Mbps), Web Normal (about 3.0Mbps) 1/6" CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Effective pixels 630K Total pixels 680K Lens F1.8 to 4.9, 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 2200x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens Focal length 2.1mm~109.2mm LCD screen Size/dot number LCD screen...
... NTSC Picture compression format H.264/AVC Format Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) System Recording resolution Image device TV Super Fine (about 5.0Mbps), TV Fine (about 4.0Mbps), TV Normal (about 3.0Mbps), Web Fine (about 4.0Mbps), Web Normal (about 3.0Mbps) 1/6" CCD (Charge Coupled Device) Effective pixels 630K Total pixels 680K Lens F1.8 to 4.9, 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 2200x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens Focal length 2.1mm~109.2mm LCD screen Size/dot number LCD screen...
