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user manual Memory Camcorder www.samsung.com/register SMX-F50BN/SMX-F50RN/SMX-F50SN/SMX-F50UN SMX-F53BN/SMX-F53RN/SMX-F53SN/SMX-F53UN SMX-F54BN/SMX-F54RN/SMX-F54SN/SMX-F54UN SMX-F500BN/SMX-F500RN/SMX-F500SN/SMX-F500UN SMX-F530BN/SMX-F530RN/SMX-F530SN/SMX-F530UN
user manual Memory Camcorder www.samsung.com/register SMX-F50BN/SMX-F50RN/SMX-F50SN/SMX-F50UN SMX-F53BN/SMX-F53RN/SMX-F53SN/SMX-F53UN SMX-F54BN/SMX-F54RN/SMX-F54SN/SMX-F54UN SMX-F500BN/SMX-F500RN/SMX-F500SN/SMX-F500UN SMX-F530BN/SMX-F530RN/SMX-F530SN/SMX-F530UN
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... of model SMX-F50 are used in this user manual. • The displays in this user manual's function description tables, the icon shown in the on-screen display column will find helpful when you operate the camcorder. Here are subject to change without any source of death or serious injury. After reading this Samsung Camcorder. Please...
... of model SMX-F50 are used in this user manual. • The displays in this user manual's function description tables, the icon shown in the on-screen display column will find helpful when you operate the camcorder. Here are subject to change without any source of death or serious injury. After reading this Samsung Camcorder. Please...
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...Samsung will appear on the screen. • Descriptions of the "built-in memory" in this camcorder... refer to a PC. Before using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC...camcorder or memory card, etc. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that this manual...when handling this camcorder using other recording media for storage. Before reading this user manual If you ...camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder. • Please note that this user manual ...
...Samsung will appear on the screen. • Descriptions of the "built-in memory" in this camcorder... refer to a PC. Before using this camcorder • This camcorder records video in H.264 (MPEG4 part10/AVC...camcorder or memory card, etc. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that this manual...when handling this camcorder using other recording media for storage. Before reading this user manual If you ...camcorder on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder. • Please note that this user manual ...
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...operate in memory 8GB 16GB - Getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide (AD68-05837A) Carrying ...manual CD (AD46-00369A) Quick start guide (printed). 9 Checking your local Samsung dealer. See page 32 for purchase at your accessories Battery IA-BP105R:SMX-F50/F500/F530 (AD43-00201A) IA-BP210R:SMX-F53/F54 (AD43-00200A) AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) (AD44-00151A) Audio/Video cable (AD39-00184A) Model name SMX-F50BN SMX-F50RN SMX-F50SN SMX...
...operate in memory 8GB 16GB - Getting to know the camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with your camcorder. • Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide (AD68-05837A) Carrying ...manual CD (AD46-00369A) Quick start guide (printed). 9 Checking your local Samsung dealer. See page 32 for purchase at your accessories Battery IA-BP105R:SMX-F50/F500/F530 (AD43-00201A) IA-BP210R:SMX-F53/F54 (AD43-00200A) AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) (AD44-00151A) Audio/Video cable (AD39-00184A) Model name SMX-F50BN SMX-F50RN SMX-F50SN SMX...
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...(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 ...Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. • The On Screen Display (OSD) below only appears when the camcorder is in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) Battery info. (Remaining battery level) Photo Resolution / Video Resolution Anti-Shake (HDIS) LCD Enhancer *...
...(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 ...Different indicators appear depending on the setting values. • The On Screen Display (OSD) below only appears when the camcorder is in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) Battery info. (Remaining battery level) Photo Resolution / Video Resolution Anti-Shake (HDIS) LCD Enhancer *...
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... Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual) 1 Manual Control Bar/ Value 2 EV Menu name 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 Value adjust (down) 5 Value adjust (up) • The illustration above shows the EV (Exposure Value) screen. • The settings for functions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned off and on the...
... Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual) 1 Manual Control Bar/ Value 2 EV Menu name 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 Value adjust (down) 5 Value adjust (up) • The illustration above shows the EV (Exposure Value) screen. • The settings for functions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned off and on the...
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...wide-angle recording. Set " Zoom Type" to "Digital Zoom." page 62 • To maintain sharp focus, the minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject is about 1cm (about 0.39 inch) for wide-angle and 1m (about 39.4 inches) for telephoto. • Optical zoom preserves image ...you use the zoom function, you to adjust the zoom speed. 9 This camcorder allows you can decrease its speed by slowly moving the Zoom (T/W) lever. Moving the lever quickly increases the zoom speed. If this occurs, use "Manual Focus." page 56 • We recommend you use Anti-Shake (...
...wide-angle recording. Set " Zoom Type" to "Digital Zoom." page 62 • To maintain sharp focus, the minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject is about 1cm (about 0.39 inch) for wide-angle and 1m (about 39.4 inches) for telephoto. • Optical zoom preserves image ...you use the zoom function, you to adjust the zoom speed. 9 This camcorder allows you can decrease its speed by slowly moving the Zoom (T/W) lever. Moving the lever quickly increases the zoom speed. If this occurs, use "Manual Focus." page 56 • We recommend you use Anti-Shake (...
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...for using the OK button. pages 26~27 Press the Control (Up/Down/OK) button to customize your camcorder. For details on the menu items you cannot access at the same time, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter. ...MENU button to select and change the menu settings to select the desired submenu item. • Depending on the camcorder. 2. Recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can also access the shortcut menu using menu items. These instructions ... screen, press the MENU button. 44 STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto...
...for using the OK button. pages 26~27 Press the Control (Up/Down/OK) button to customize your camcorder. For details on the menu items you cannot access at the same time, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter. ...MENU button to select and change the menu settings to select the desired submenu item. • Depending on the camcorder. 2. Recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can also access the shortcut menu using menu items. These instructions ... screen, press the MENU button. 44 STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto...
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...] White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Exit Recording options Submenu items Items Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Custom WB Use To let the camcorder adjust the white balance automatically according to exit the menu. On-screen display - Proper white balance has to take into account...appear white are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.) or let the camcorder make all adjustments automatically. Press the MENU button to the lighting conditions. For recording in the shade or cloudy weather. Lets you manually adjust the white balance to the relative warmth or coolness of ...
...] White Balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Exit Recording options Submenu items Items Auto Daylight Cloudy Fluorescent Tungsten Custom WB Use To let the camcorder adjust the white balance automatically according to exit the menu. On-screen display - Proper white balance has to take into account...appear white are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.) or let the camcorder make all adjustments automatically. Press the MENU button to the lighting conditions. For recording in the shade or cloudy weather. Lets you manually adjust the white balance to the relative warmth or coolness of ...
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...Use an object that is different depending on the light source, the subject's tint will be applied and the indicator ( ) appears. 4. using "Manual Focus." page 56 3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. in9]999 1.6M Set Exit screen. Recording options • A subject... can be white otherwise, your camcorder may provide better results. • Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting. • Reset the white balance if light conditions...
...Use an object that is different depending on the light source, the subject's tint will be applied and the indicator ( ) appears. 4. using "Manual Focus." page 56 3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. in9]999 1.6M Set Exit screen. Recording options • A subject... can be white otherwise, your camcorder may provide better results. • Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting. • Reset the white balance if light conditions...
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... can be adjusted to exit the menu. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Left/Right) button. • Confirm your preference. Select "Manual." 2. Recording options APERTURE The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can be . Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the OK button...
... can be adjusted to exit the menu. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Left/Right) button. • Confirm your preference. Select "Manual." 2. Recording options APERTURE The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can be . Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the OK button...
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... 1. Lets you set the appropriate shutter speed value. Submenu Items Items Auto Manual Use To let the camcorder automatically set the shutter speed manually to 1/10000. • To capture fast movements of fast movement overall, set a fast shutter speed value. Select "Manual." 2. Adjust the shutter speed value with the Control (Up/Down) button, and...
... 1. Lets you set the appropriate shutter speed value. Submenu Items Items Auto Manual Use To let the camcorder automatically set the shutter speed manually to 1/10000. • To capture fast movements of fast movement overall, set a fast shutter speed value. Select "Manual." 2. Adjust the shutter speed value with the Control (Up/Down) button, and...
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... (Image sensor) during the process of light allowed to your selection by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Recording options EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure to fall on the EV value. 4
... (Image sensor) during the process of light allowed to your selection by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Recording options EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure to fall on the EV value. 4
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...the MODE button. page 24 1. Press the MENU button to select "Face Detection," and then press the OK button. - When the camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will not work on " and have enough illumination. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) ...focuses on a 'face-like shapes and adjusts focus, color, and exposure automatically. Face To let the camcorder automatically detect faces Detection and optimize settings and recording conditions. To focus manually. The detected face image is not a person's face. You must be set. For example, the ...
...the MODE button. page 24 1. Press the MENU button to select "Face Detection," and then press the OK button. - When the camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will not work on " and have enough illumination. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) ...focuses on a 'face-like shapes and adjusts focus, color, and exposure automatically. Face To let the camcorder automatically detect faces Detection and optimize settings and recording conditions. To focus manually. The detected face image is not a person's face. You must be set. For example, the ...
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...the "Digital Zoom" off . STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M 2. Recording options Focusing manually during recording: This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to select "Manual Focus." • The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. However, the correct focus may not be applied and the ( ) indicator... this case, use the zoom function after you press the Control (Left/Right) button to frame the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. Manual focus is recommended in the following situations : • When the subject is dark. • When the background is...
...the "Digital Zoom" off . STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M 2. Recording options Focusing manually during recording: This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to select "Manual Focus." • The manual focus adjustment indicator appears. However, the correct focus may not be applied and the ( ) indicator... this case, use the zoom function after you press the Control (Left/Right) button to frame the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. Manual focus is recommended in the following situations : • When the subject is dark. • When the background is...
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.... CONNECTING TO A TV (16:9/4:3) To playback your camcorder is turned down. Connect the provided Audio/Video cable to the Audio/Video jack on your TV and set , use the white plug (audio L) on the TV is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to a TV as a power... source for the camcorder when you use excessive force when connecting the cables. • We recommend you connect it to a TV. Turn on the...
.... CONNECTING TO A TV (16:9/4:3) To playback your camcorder is turned down. Connect the provided Audio/Video cable to the Audio/Video jack on your TV and set , use the white plug (audio L) on the TV is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to a TV as a power... source for the camcorder when you use excessive force when connecting the cables. • We recommend you connect it to a TV. Turn on the...
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...DVD/HDD recorders. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for additional information about dubbing. Connect your VCR, DVD, or HDD recorder for details. 5. All the recorded videos will be dubbed in the recording device. • If your camcorder to other recording devices, such as .... 3. When dubbing is a convenient way of a connected monitor device, set it on the recording device. 94 • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders) with the supplied composite/AV cable.
...DVD/HDD recorders. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for additional information about dubbing. Connect your VCR, DVD, or HDD recorder for details. 5. All the recorded videos will be dubbed in the recording device. • If your camcorder to other recording devices, such as .... 3. When dubbing is a convenient way of a connected monitor device, set it on the recording device. 94 • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder to the recording device (VCR or DVD/ HDD recorders) with the supplied composite/AV cable.
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Please record a lower - Recovering Data... - supported by this camcorder. • Format the memory card using the menu after backing up important files to PC or another storage media. have enough speed to record. • ... storage media using the menu after backing up important files to writing data to your PC or another storage device. You cannot operate some functions manually when SMART AUTO is activated. • Release the SMART AUTO function The file was not created normally. • Wait until data recovery is full. - 104...
Please record a lower - Recovering Data... - supported by this camcorder. • Format the memory card using the menu after backing up important files to PC or another storage media. have enough speed to record. • ... storage media using the menu after backing up important files to writing data to your PC or another storage device. You cannot operate some functions manually when SMART AUTO is activated. • Release the SMART AUTO function The file was not created normally. • Wait until data recovery is full. - 104...
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.../Solution • Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to set Video Play mode. • Image files recorded on another camcorder may not appear at actual size. left) • The Audio/Video cable jack is properly connected and stable. Clear the lens and check the...• Check if the AC adaptor or battery is not connected properly. the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- Adjust the focus manually. page 57 • The lens is not an error. Cancel "iSCENE" to minimise these phenomena. page 46 Playback on the connected device...
.../Solution • Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to set Video Play mode. • Image files recorded on another camcorder may not appear at actual size. left) • The Audio/Video cable jack is properly connected and stable. Clear the lens and check the...• Check if the AC adaptor or battery is not connected properly. the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- Adjust the focus manually. page 57 • The lens is not an error. Cancel "iSCENE" to minimise these phenomena. page 46 Playback on the connected device...
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...If you want to the camcorder before turning it cannot be selected and storage media functions will be discharged. page 28 Pressing a button will not turn on . "Intelli-Zoom" "Time Lapse REC" "C.Nite", "Aperture : Manual" "C.Nite", "Shutter Speed : Manual" "16:9 Wide : .... "Anti-Shake(HDIS)" "Back Light" "C.Nite" "Focus : Face Detection" "Digital Effect : Mirror, Mosaic, Step printing" "Fader" "Shutter Speed : Manual" "Aperture : Manual" "Zoom Type : Intelli-Zoom" "Zoom Type : Digital Zoom" "16:9 Wide" "White Balance" "Video Resolution : Web Fine, Web Normal" "C.Nite" "...
...If you want to the camcorder before turning it cannot be selected and storage media functions will be discharged. page 28 Pressing a button will not turn on . "Intelli-Zoom" "Time Lapse REC" "C.Nite", "Aperture : Manual" "C.Nite", "Shutter Speed : Manual" "16:9 Wide : .... "Anti-Shake(HDIS)" "Back Light" "C.Nite" "Focus : Face Detection" "Digital Effect : Mirror, Mosaic, Step printing" "Fader" "Shutter Speed : Manual" "Aperture : Manual" "Zoom Type : Intelli-Zoom" "Zoom Type : Digital Zoom" "16:9 Wide" "White Balance" "Video Resolution : Web Fine, Web Normal" "C.Nite" "...