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user manual Memory Camcorder www.samsung.com/register SMX-F50BP/SMX-F50RP/SMX-F50SP/SMX-F50UP SMX-F53BP/SMX-F53RP/SMX-F53SP/SMX-F53UP 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
user manual Memory Camcorder www.samsung.com/register SMX-F50BP/SMX-F50RP/SMX-F50SP/SMX-F50UP SMX-F53BP/SMX-F53RP/SMX-F53SP/SMX-F53UP 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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Caution If you replace the battery with your camcorder, follow them explicitly. This User Manual covers models SMX-F0, SMX-F, SMX-F4, SMX-F00, SMX-F01 and SMX-F0. • The SMX-F50, SMX-F500, SMX-F501 and SMX-F530 do not have built-in 720x576 (50i) resolution at super-fine image quality. On...use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in a safe place for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please follow these basic safety precautions. WARNING CAUTION There is a potential risk...
Caution If you replace the battery with your camcorder, follow them explicitly. This User Manual covers models SMX-F0, SMX-F, SMX-F4, SMX-F00, SMX-F01 and SMX-F0. • The SMX-F50, SMX-F500, SMX-F501 and SMX-F530 do not have built-in 720x576 (50i) resolution at super-fine image quality. On...use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Before reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in a safe place for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please follow these basic safety precautions. WARNING CAUTION There is a potential risk...
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...USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that you obtain permission beforehand. • For Open Source licenses information, refer to a PC. Samsung will appear on the screen. • Descriptions of important recorded data. We also recommend you copy it from your trial recording to make a...enjoyment, we strongly recommend that this camcorder is not compatible with the same meaning. The following models: SMX-F53 (8GB), SMX-F54 (16GB). Data recorded on the storage media in this manual: • 'Scene' refers to the point where you press the Record Start/ Stop button to...
...USB connection guide. • Copyrights: Please note that you obtain permission beforehand. • For Open Source licenses information, refer to a PC. Samsung will appear on the screen. • Descriptions of important recorded data. We also recommend you copy it from your trial recording to make a...enjoyment, we strongly recommend that this camcorder is not compatible with the same meaning. The following models: SMX-F53 (8GB), SMX-F54 (16GB). Data recorded on the storage media in this manual: • 'Scene' refers to the point where you press the Record Start/ Stop button to...
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... or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them through your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their local government office, for environmentally safe recycling. This product and its electronic accessories...in each case in EC Directive 2006/66. Notes regarding trademarks • All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and...
... or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them through your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their local government office, for environmentally safe recycling. This product and its electronic accessories...in each case in EC Directive 2006/66. Notes regarding trademarks • All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other countries. • Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and...
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...from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Centre. Model name SMX-F50BP SMX-F50RP SMX-F50SP SMX-F50UP SMX-F53BP SMX-F53RP SMX-F53SP SMX-F53UP 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 Colour Black Red ...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 Carrying case Memory card External battery charger (IA-BC9UA4) • The exact appearance ...
...from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Centre. Model name SMX-F50BP SMX-F50RP SMX-F50SP SMX-F50UP SMX-F53BP SMX-F53RP SMX-F53SP SMX-F53UP 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 Colour Black Red ...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 Carrying case Memory card External battery charger (IA-BC9UA4) • The exact appearance ...
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...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 * Back Light...Video recording time: remaining recordable time) / SMART AUTO SCENE / Smart Auto Time Lapse REC * White Balance , Manual Focus*, Face Detection* F1.8 / 1/50 / 1/25 + 0.3 01/JAN/2011 00:00 Manual Aperture* / Manual Shutter Speed */ C.nite * EV (Exposure Value)* Zoom (Optical Zoom / IntelliZoom / Digital Zoom) Digital Effect ...
...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 * Back Light...Video recording time: remaining recordable time) / SMART AUTO SCENE / Smart Auto Time Lapse REC * White Balance , Manual Focus*, Face Detection* F1.8 / 1/50 / 1/25 + 0.3 01/JAN/2011 00:00 Manual Aperture* / Manual Shutter Speed */ C.nite * EV (Exposure Value)* Zoom (Optical Zoom / IntelliZoom / Digital Zoom) Digital Effect ...
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...] 5 SCENE 9999 1.6M 4 3 2 1 Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 Quick View 2 Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection / Manual Focus) 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 EV (Exposure Value)* 5 iSCENE STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M 5 SCENE 4 3 EV 0 2... 1 Video and 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 ...
...] 5 SCENE 9999 1.6M 4 3 2 1 Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 Quick View 2 Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection / Manual Focus) 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 EV (Exposure Value)* 5 iSCENE STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M 5 SCENE 4 3 EV 0 2... 1 Video and 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 ...
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...) button on the LCD panel.) • The distant subject is gradually magnified. • The highest optical zoom magnification ratio is 52x. If this occurs, use "Manual Focus." page 56 • We recommend you use Anti-Shake (HDIS) for telephoto. • Optical zoom preserves image quality, but the image quality may...
...) button on the LCD panel.) • The distant subject is gradually magnified. • The highest optical zoom magnification ratio is 52x. If this occurs, use "Manual Focus." page 56 • We recommend you use Anti-Shake (HDIS) for telephoto. • Optical zoom preserves image quality, but the image quality may...
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... making settings, press the MENU button to the normal screen, press the MENU button. 44 STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit 5. Recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can also access the shortcut menu using menu items. These instructions will help you...
... making settings, press the MENU button to the normal screen, press the MENU button. 44 STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit 5. Recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can also access the shortcut menu using menu items. These instructions will help you...
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... to the lighting conditions. Understanding White Balance: The White Balance (WB) function removes unrealistic colour casts, so that matches the light illuminating the subject you manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or situation. Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of the subject so...
... to the lighting conditions. Understanding White Balance: The White Balance (WB) function removes unrealistic colour casts, so that matches the light illuminating the subject you manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or situation. Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of the subject so...
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...button. White thick paper are displayed. 2. Frame a white object such as a piece of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). using "Manual Focus." page 56 3. Use an object that is not transparent. • If the object that it fills the SSTeBt YW0h:i0te0:B0a0la[4n7c5eM... camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value. • The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance manually 1. Because the colour the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. • When you set the white balance...
...button. White thick paper are displayed. 2. Frame a white object such as a piece of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). using "Manual Focus." page 56 3. Use an object that is not transparent. • If the object that it fills the SSTeBt YW0h:i0te0:B0a0la[4n7c5eM... camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value. • The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance manually 1. Because the colour the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural result. • When you set the white balance...
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.... 3. Press the MENU button to control the amount of light reaching the film or image sensor. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M Manual Aperture Exit Adjust F5.6 OK STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M F5.6 Understanding Aperture The aperture of a photographic lens can be adjusted ... such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark (for example, night scenes). 1 Select "Manual." 2. To set automatically. - FX.X Setting the aperture manually: 1. You can be set Aperture to be adjusted to exit the menu. The aperture value needs to...
.... 3. Press the MENU button to control the amount of light reaching the film or image sensor. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M Manual Aperture Exit Adjust F5.6 OK STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M F5.6 Understanding Aperture The aperture of a photographic lens can be adjusted ... such as at the beach or when skiing. • When the background is overly dark (for example, night scenes). 1 Select "Manual." 2. To set automatically. - FX.X Setting the aperture manually: 1. You can be set Aperture to be adjusted to exit the menu. The aperture value needs to...
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...2 To give the impression of a subject, set the shutter speed manually to exit the menu. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the OK button. Select "Manual." 2. Exit Adjust 1/500 OK • You can also manually adjust the shutter speed to 1/10000. • To capture fast ...button. 3. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M • Confirm the desired shutter Manual Shutter speed setting by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Submenu Items Items Auto Manual Use To let the camcorder automatically set a slow shutter speed value. Select the desired submenu...
...2 To give the impression of a subject, set the shutter speed manually to exit the menu. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the OK button. Select "Manual." 2. Exit Adjust 1/500 OK • You can also manually adjust the shutter speed to 1/10000. • To capture fast ...button. 3. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M • Confirm the desired shutter Manual Shutter speed setting by pressing the MODE button. page 24 1. Submenu Items Items Auto Manual Use To let the camcorder automatically set a slow shutter speed value. Select the desired submenu...
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...exposure to fall on the EV value. 4 Recording options EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Press the OK button. Manual exposure is recommended in Step 3. Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M EV 0 4. Confirm your preference. Select the Record ( .... • Exposure value setting will be applied and the ( ) indicator and setting value appear. • To cancel the exposure value manually adjusted, select "0" in these situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting...
...exposure to fall on the EV value. 4 Recording options EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. Press the OK button. Manual exposure is recommended in Step 3. Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M EV 0 4. Confirm your preference. Select the Record ( .... • Exposure value setting will be applied and the ( ) indicator and setting value appear. • To cancel the exposure value manually adjusted, select "0" in these situations: • When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright. • When shooting...
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...(auto focus). Face To let the camcorder automatically detect faces Detection and optimise settings and recording conditions. You must be set. You can also manually focus a subject. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M Also, it adjusts recording conditions so that they are not recorded. • ...button. 3. Press the MENU button to optimal values for the face detected. • Press the Control (Up/Down) button to concentrate - Manual focusing may appear on " and have enough illumination. Detects a face and frames it enables you to select "Face Detection," and then press ...
...(auto focus). Face To let the camcorder automatically detect faces Detection and optimise settings and recording conditions. You must be set. You can also manually focus a subject. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 1.6M Also, it adjusts recording conditions so that they are not recorded. • ...button. 3. Press the MENU button to optimal values for the face detected. • Press the Control (Up/Down) button to concentrate - Manual focusing may appear on " and have enough illumination. Detects a face and frames it enables you to select "Face Detection," and then press ...
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... subject near the boundary of the frame. • You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut MENU button. pages 26~27 • Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the recording conditions. Focusing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer ... Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject. • When the subject is set to adjust focus, and then press the OK button. • The manual focus setting will not focus with accuracy. However, the correct focus may not be applied and the ( ) indicator appears. If you use the...
... subject near the boundary of the frame. • You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut MENU button. pages 26~27 • Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the recording conditions. Focusing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer ... Walls, atmosphere and other low-contrast subject. • When the subject is set to adjust focus, and then press the OK button. • The manual focus setting will not focus with accuracy. However, the correct focus may not be applied and the ( ) indicator appears. If you use the...
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... large screen by connecting the camcorder to select the TV input. Turn on the TV is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to a TV. Stereo Type Mono Type AUDIO VIDEO R L AUDIO VIDEO Red White Yellow Yellow White • If only a...appropriate connection method according to your recordings, the television must be PAL-compatible. CONNECTING TO A TV (16:9/4:3) To playback your TV user manual. Camcorder TV Signal flow CARD Audio/Video cable R AUDIO L VIDEO Use the provided Audio/Video cable to connect the camcorder to the ...
... large screen by connecting the camcorder to select the TV input. Turn on the TV is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to a TV. Stereo Type Mono Type AUDIO VIDEO R L AUDIO VIDEO Red White Yellow Yellow White • If only a...appropriate connection method according to your recordings, the television must be PAL-compatible. CONNECTING TO A TV (16:9/4:3) To playback your TV user manual. Camcorder TV Signal flow CARD Audio/Video cable R AUDIO L VIDEO Use the provided Audio/Video cable to connect the camcorder to the ...
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... is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied composite/AV cable. Start the playback on the recording device. 94 • Refer to the instruction... manuals supplied with the supplied composite/AV cable. 4. Turn on your camcorder. • You can dub images recordered on the camcorder and press the MODE button ...
... is finished, stop the recording device, and then your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the supplied composite/AV cable. Start the playback on the recording device. 94 • Refer to the instruction... manuals supplied with the supplied composite/AV cable. 4. Turn on your camcorder. • You can dub images recordered on the camcorder and press the MODE button ...
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... Icon Read Error - Set "File No." Set "File No." the Internal Memory?) Low speed card. Cannot copy videos. Informs that ... 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...
... Icon Read Error - Set "File No." Set "File No." the Internal Memory?) Low speed card. Cannot copy videos. Informs that ... 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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... on other devices may not play on the connected device. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable jack is not an error. Adjust the focus manually. page 57 • The lens is dusty on other devices (TV, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution • Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video...
... on other devices may not play on the connected device. Make sure that the Audio/Video cable jack is not an error. Adjust the focus manually. page 57 • The lens is dusty on other devices (TV, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution • Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video...