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... There is a potential risk of excessive heat. There is a potential risk of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to use the camcorder and keep it handy for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Although some features of the SMX-F50, SMX-F53, SMX-F54, SMX-F500 and SMX-F530 models are different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of...
... There is a potential risk of excessive heat. There is a potential risk of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to use the camcorder and keep it handy for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Although some features of the SMX-F50, SMX-F53, SMX-F54, SMX-F500 and SMX-F530 models are different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of...
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Play back your PC to other recording media for storage. Before using the internal software of this camcorder. • Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only. Samsung will appear on the screen. • Descriptions of the "built-in memory" in this user manual apply only ... your important recorded data by the Copyright Act and cannot be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. The following models: SMX-F53 (8GB), SMX-F54 (16GB). Data recorded on the storage media in the provided CD-ROM iii We also recommend you copy it...
Play back your PC to other recording media for storage. Before using the internal software of this camcorder. • Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only. Samsung will appear on the screen. • Descriptions of the "built-in memory" in this user manual apply only ... your important recorded data by the Copyright Act and cannot be lost due to a mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. The following models: SMX-F53 (8GB), SMX-F54 (16GB). Data recorded on the storage media in the provided CD-ROM iii We also recommend you copy it...
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...included with your camcorder 09 Location of controls 10 Identifying the screen displays 12 Attaching the strap 17 Adjusting the LCD screen 17 Using the battery 18 Charging the battery 19 Checking the battery state 20 About the storage media 30 Selecting the storage media (SMX-F53/F54 only 30 Inserting... Quick view function in the record mode 37 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART 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 ...
...included with your camcorder 09 Location of controls 10 Identifying the screen displays 12 Attaching the strap 17 Adjusting the LCD screen 17 Using the battery 18 Charging the battery 19 Checking the battery state 20 About the storage media 30 Selecting the storage media (SMX-F53/F54 only 30 Inserting... Quick view function in the record mode 37 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART 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 ...
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... in H.264 format that is fully charged when the CHG (charging) indicator turns green. Page 20 STEP 2: Record with your camcorder Zoom lever Recording start/stop button MODE indicator Power ( ) button Quick start guide This quick start /stop button LCD screen PHOTO button... start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only) CARD CARD 2 Charge the battery fully. •...
... in H.264 format that is fully charged when the CHG (charging) indicator turns green. Page 20 STEP 2: Record with your camcorder Zoom lever Recording start/stop button MODE indicator Power ( ) button Quick start guide This quick start /stop button LCD screen PHOTO button... start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only) CARD CARD 2 Charge the battery fully. •...
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...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-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...8226; A memory card is not responsible for purchase at your local Samsung dealer. 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-...
...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-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...8226; A memory card is not responsible for purchase at your local Samsung dealer. 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-...
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...media. • The maximum number the photo counter can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without prior notice. • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. Getting to change it. • The total number of the LCD screen Indicator / 1.6M /... Meaning Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) Battery info. (Remaining battery level) Photo Resolution / Video Resolution Anti-Shake (HDIS) LCD Enhancer * Back Light Wind Cut Fader * 12 Different...
...media. • The maximum number the photo counter can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without prior notice. • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. Getting to change it. • The total number of the LCD screen Indicator / 1.6M /... Meaning Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) Battery info. (Remaining battery level) Photo Resolution / Video Resolution Anti-Shake (HDIS) LCD Enhancer * Back Light Wind Cut Fader * 12 Different...
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... appears in Video play ( ) mode only. • Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. page 24 1 2 3 Getting to know the camcorder 12 3 4 Normal View 100-0006 4 12 0:00:55 1/10 5 11 6 7 8 10 1 9 Photo Move Play Video Play mode : Thumbnail View 3 1 Video Play... 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 100-0001 File Name (File number) 10 JAN/01/2011 12:00 AM Date/Time Display 11 Play Option SMX-F53/F54 only) 4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 5 1/10 6 Now / Total file number Error File 7 Scroll bar 8 9 10 14 11 12 1 ...
... appears in Video play ( ) mode only. • Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. page 24 1 2 3 Getting to know the camcorder 12 3 4 Normal View 100-0006 4 12 0:00:55 1/10 5 11 6 7 8 10 1 9 Photo Move Play Video Play mode : Thumbnail View 3 1 Video Play... 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 100-0001 File Name (File number) 10 JAN/01/2011 12:00 AM Date/Time Display 11 Play Option SMX-F53/F54 only) 4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 5 1/10 6 Now / Total file number Error File 7 Scroll bar 8 9 10 14 11 12 1 ...
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...F54 only) 11 100-0001 File Name (File number) 10 4 Photo Play mode : Single View 1 2 3 1/10 4 Photo Play mode Slide Show Image counter (Current image / total number of recorded images) Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory - Photo play mode Getting to know the camcorder...Video Move Full View Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View 4 1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 1.6M 7 Photo Resolution Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 100-0001 File Name (File number) 10 ...
...F54 only) 11 100-0001 File Name (File number) 10 4 Photo Play mode : Single View 1 2 3 1/10 4 Photo Play mode Slide Show Image counter (Current image / total number of recorded images) Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory - Photo play mode Getting to know the camcorder...Video Move Full View Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View 4 1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 1.6M 7 Photo Resolution Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 100-0001 File Name (File number) 10 ...
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About the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-F53/F54 only) • You can use SD and SDHC cards on your camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on , the pop-up message will be damaged. • Do not remove the power (battery or AC power adaptor) ...-in memory. Memory Card Exit Move Select • "Card" : When using a PC. • If you to select the storage type. (SMX-F53/F54 only) • If there is being used in the camcorder. Press the Control (Up/Down) button STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE to select "Storage Type," and then press the OK...
About the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-F53/F54 only) • You can use SD and SDHC cards on your camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on , the pop-up message will be damaged. • Do not remove the power (battery or AC power adaptor) ...-in memory. Memory Card Exit Move Select • "Card" : When using a PC. • If you to select the storage type. (SMX-F53/F54 only) • If there is being used in the camcorder. Press the Control (Up/Down) button STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE to select "Storage Type," and then press the OK...
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... one memory card. • Video (or photo) images recorded by other equipment are not playable on this camcorder. • Features in the tables above marked with * are available in the 8GB SMX-F53 and16GB SMX-F54 models only. 34 • Recording in the 16:9 aspect ratio will use more memory is used to store...
... one memory card. • Video (or photo) images recorded by other equipment are not playable on this camcorder. • Features in the tables above marked with * are available in the 8GB SMX-F53 and16GB SMX-F54 models only. 34 • Recording in the 16:9 aspect ratio will use more memory is used to store...
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... color can switch from the play mode to the record mode by memory card error. • Note that damaged data cannot be recorded/edited. • Samsung is not responsible for you want to record on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE ...button. page 24 1. Doing so may not be recovered. • Do not turn on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only). (If you . • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn off the...
... color can switch from the play mode to the record mode by memory card error. • Note that damaged data cannot be recorded/edited. • Samsung is not responsible for you want to record on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE ...button. page 24 1. Doing so may not be recovered. • Do not turn on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only). (If you . • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn off the...
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... recording. page 37 RECORDING PHOTOS Basic recording You can take photos. • For the on the storage media. 6 Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it . • The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo size and quality. ...of the LCD screen. 3. Set the desired resolution before recording. page 48 • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only) (If you want to record on the storage media.
... recording. page 37 RECORDING PHOTOS Basic recording You can take photos. • For the on the storage media. 6 Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it . • The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo size and quality. ...of the LCD screen. 3. Set the desired resolution before recording. page 48 • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only) (If you want to record on the storage media.
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... and photo thumbnail view using the connected external device.) • You can playback recorded video files on the camcorder. page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 30 (If you want to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. PLAYING ...showing the video playback will appear on the screen. 4. Do not power off when the Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder. (When the camcorder is on the camcorder in Video Play ( ) mode. • You can upload recorded videos or photos to YouTube, Flickr, and Facebook using the...
... and photo thumbnail view using the connected external device.) • You can playback recorded video files on the camcorder. page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 30 (If you want to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. PLAYING ...showing the video playback will appear on the screen. 4. Do not power off when the Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder. (When the camcorder is on the camcorder in Video Play ( ) mode. • You can upload recorded videos or photos to YouTube, Flickr, and Facebook using the...
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... view using the thumbnail index view. 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) a page 30 (If you want to playback images on the size and quality of the selected photo file...Right) button. • To return to select the Play mode. • The thumbnail index view appears. VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by this camcorder (a format that does not conform to DCF standards). • Loading time may not playback the following photo files normally; -
... view using the thumbnail index view. 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) a page 30 (If you want to playback images on the size and quality of the selected photo file...Right) button. • To return to select the Play mode. • The thumbnail index view appears. VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by this camcorder (a format that does not conform to DCF standards). • Loading time may not playback the following photo files normally; -
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... powered by the battery. System setting MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language, and display settings of the camcorder. Setting menu items ● : Accessible ✕ : Not Accessible Items Storage Type * Storage Info Format File No. You cannot select the gray menu items. 78 ...8226; Items marked with * are available only with models SMX-F53/F54. • Items marked with ** are grayed out. Memory Series Home 12Hr Off 0 0 Off On Misty White 0% On On 5 Min On On English On...
... powered by the battery. System setting MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language, and display settings of the camcorder. Setting menu items ● : Accessible ✕ : Not Accessible Items Storage Type * Storage Info Format File No. You cannot select the gray menu items. 78 ...8226; Items marked with * are available only with models SMX-F53/F54. • Items marked with ** are grayed out. Memory Series Home 12Hr Off 0 0 Off On Misty White 0% On On 5 Min On On English On...
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Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder. • Format the memory card in the menu. • You cannot format when the battery power is insuffi cient. If the memory card was used ... the Control (Left/Right/OK) button. 4. To format a memory card. If the camcorder cannot read the memory card • A memory card with the Control (Up/Down) Exit Select button, and then press the OK button. (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3. Memory (SMX-F/F4 only) "Card" Use To format the built-in memory. A message appears asking for...
Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder. • Format the memory card in the menu. • You cannot format when the battery power is insuffi cient. If the memory card was used ... the Control (Left/Right/OK) button. 4. To format a memory card. If the camcorder cannot read the memory card • A memory card with the Control (Up/Down) Exit Select button, and then press the OK button. (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3. Memory (SMX-F/F4 only) "Card" Use To format the built-in memory. A message appears asking for...
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... 90 System setting DEFAULT SET You can restore all menu settings to their defaults. 3. Version Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. Submenu Items Items Off On Use To show the OSD menus on the camcorder's LCD screen. S/W 0.26, Dec 29 2010, 13:54:44 2. Press the MENU button... Software : TV Display : Default Set Exit Select • The Time Zone screen appears after default setting. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 79 VERSION You can view the camcorder's firmware version. Exit OK LANGUAGE You can select a desired language to the default. Select "Yes" if you...
... 90 System setting DEFAULT SET You can restore all menu settings to their defaults. 3. Version Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. Submenu Items Items Off On Use To show the OSD menus on the camcorder's LCD screen. S/W 0.26, Dec 29 2010, 13:54:44 2. Press the MENU button... Software : TV Display : Default Set Exit Select • The Time Zone screen appears after default setting. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 79 VERSION You can view the camcorder's firmware version. Exit OK LANGUAGE You can select a desired language to the default. Select "Yes" if you...
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...removable disk does not appear automatically, open or browse) appears broken, your computer may be infected by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage media to your antivirus software to the latest version. 101 USING AS...;page 95 • The "Removable Disk" or " Samsung" window appears on a memory card, insert a memory card.) (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3. Be sure to Off" page 89 2. Viewing and transferring the contents of My Computer. • If the connected camcorder's disk drive does not open or the context menu that...
...removable disk does not appear automatically, open or browse) appears broken, your computer may be infected by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Copy and paste or drag and drop the files from the storage media to your antivirus software to the latest version. 101 USING AS...;page 95 • The "Removable Disk" or " Samsung" window appears on a memory card, insert a memory card.) (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3. Be sure to Off" page 89 2. Viewing and transferring the contents of My Computer. • If the connected camcorder's disk drive does not open or the context menu that...
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.... • Delete unnecessary files on a memory card. The memory card is almost discharged. The battery is not supported in this camcorder. Action • Delete unnecessary files in the built-in memory. The memory card has some problem and cannot be recognized. Use the...storage media and delete files. • Change to an authentic, charged Samsung battery. • Use only genuine Samsung batteries only with a charged battery or use the AC power adaptor. Storage media Message Memory Full (SMX-F53/ F54 only) Icon Informs that ... Insert Card There is not formatted. ...
.... • Delete unnecessary files on a memory card. The memory card is almost discharged. The battery is not supported in this camcorder. Action • Delete unnecessary files in the built-in memory. The memory card has some problem and cannot be recognized. Use the...storage media and delete files. • Change to an authentic, charged Samsung battery. • Use only genuine Samsung batteries only with a charged battery or use the AC power adaptor. Storage media Message Memory Full (SMX-F53/ F54 only) Icon Informs that ... Insert Card There is not formatted. ...