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... operation. Twice the memory options (16GB (SMX-K44 only), 32GB (SMX-K45 only)) 8 00'/' 5 .0%& The memory camcorder's external memory slot accepts high capacity SDHC cards. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation enables clearer digital zooming, with an ergonomic design. key features of your choice. Capture visions farther than normal HDD (Hard Disk Drives). Also, SSD is required. Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the memory type of your memory camcorder High-resolution color widescreen LCD (2.7" WIDE TFT LCD) This Samsung memory camcorder...
... operation. Twice the memory options (16GB (SMX-K44 only), 32GB (SMX-K45 only)) 8 00'/' 5 .0%& The memory camcorder's external memory slot accepts high capacity SDHC cards. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation enables clearer digital zooming, with an ergonomic design. key features of your choice. Capture visions farther than normal HDD (Hard Disk Drives). Also, SSD is required. Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the memory type of your memory camcorder High-resolution color widescreen LCD (2.7" WIDE TFT LCD) This Samsung memory camcorder...
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... function! It presents a quick overview of the 16 image storyboard to understand the overall topic. This function provides a preview of your camcorder to your video! Direct upload of clouds, blooming flowers etc. Use this camcorder to "ON". This function is simpler than ever before. 8 00'/' 5 .0%& Make a digest of your video, helping you to sort thumbnails of recorded videos and photos in HD quality by setting the HD OUTPUT switch...
... function! It presents a quick overview of the 16 image storyboard to understand the overall topic. This function provides a preview of your camcorder to your video! Direct upload of clouds, blooming flowers etc. Use this camcorder to "ON". This function is simpler than ever before. 8 00'/' 5 .0%& Make a digest of your video, helping you to sort thumbnails of recorded videos and photos in HD quality by setting the HD OUTPUT switch...
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... other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having one blade wider than the other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to replace your electrician to lightning and powerline surges. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the...
... other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having one blade wider than the other similar surface: on or near a radiator or heat register. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to replace your electrician to lightning and powerline surges. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, refer to cords or plugs, convenient receptacles, and the...
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..., the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could deteriorate. - W hen using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions. • Keep a memory card out of reach of normally recorded video and audio, noise may result in abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the camcorder on the TV screen or in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the camcorder, which...
..., the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could deteriorate. - W hen using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions. • Keep a memory card out of reach of normally recorded video and audio, noise may result in abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the camcorder on the TV screen or in the air, and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the camcorder, which...
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... Adjusting the LCD screen 16 Connecting a power source 23 Basic operation of your camcorder 24 Switching to the power saving mode 25 LCD screen indicators 30 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 30 Using the LCD enhancer function 31 Setting the Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) ( ) 32 Shortcut menu (OK guide) 33 Shortcut function using the Control buttons 34 Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time & OSD Language 36 Selecting the storage media (SMX-K44/K45 only) 37 Inserting / ejecting a memory card 38 Selecting a suitable memory card...
... Adjusting the LCD screen 16 Connecting a power source 23 Basic operation of your camcorder 24 Switching to the power saving mode 25 LCD screen indicators 30 Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 30 Using the LCD enhancer function 31 Setting the Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) ( ) 32 Shortcut menu (OK guide) 33 Shortcut function using the Control buttons 34 Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time & OSD Language 36 Selecting the storage media (SMX-K44/K45 only) 37 Inserting / ejecting a memory card 38 Selecting a suitable memory card...
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... AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) AD44-00151A Audio/Video cable AD39-00168A USB cable AD39-00169A Quick start guide (printed). • (Optional) : This is not included. English_11 SAMSUNG is not responsible for purchase at your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ~ vvmum { tvkl Model Name SMX-K40, SMX-K400 SMX-K44 SMX-K45 built-in memory - 16GB 32GB memory card slot 1 slot LCD screen color Lens 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 2200x (Digital) ✪...
... AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) AD44-00151A Audio/Video cable AD39-00168A USB cable AD39-00169A Quick start guide (printed). • (Optional) : This is not included. English_11 SAMSUNG is not responsible for purchase at your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ~ vvmum { tvkl Model Name SMX-K40, SMX-K400 SMX-K44 SMX-K45 built-in memory - 16GB 32GB memory card slot 1 slot LCD screen color Lens 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 2200x (Digital) ✪...
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...; To switch the date and time display on the menu, then set the "Time Zone: Home" from the Settings ( ) menu. ➥page 86 2. preparation INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE • Initial setting is available in all operating modes. • To read the menus or messages in battery fully discharges. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is attached. If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 months without connecting to...
...; To switch the date and time display on the menu, then set the "Time Zone: Home" from the Settings ( ) menu. ➥page 86 2. preparation INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE • Initial setting is available in all operating modes. • To read the menus or messages in battery fully discharges. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is attached. If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 months without connecting to...
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... fail to changes In File Allocation System and physical specifications, SDHC memory cards can not be purchased separately.) - Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the hard disk of your PC. • Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operations such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause data loss. • After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in a memory card using your PC, your camcorder. (SD cards up...
... fail to changes In File Allocation System and physical specifications, SDHC memory cards can not be purchased separately.) - Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the hard disk of your PC. • Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operations such as formatting, deleting, recording, and playback may cause data loss. • After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in a memory card using your PC, your camcorder. (SD cards up...
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... Recording start /stop button again. 4. Press the Control button () to view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode. • During a Quick view, use the Control buttons OK) for playback search or deleting the current file. recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are unavailable. (MODE button, MENU button, etc.) 42_English The Quick View function is connected USB cable. - Otherwise, it may cause damage to the storage media or data corruption. • For on a memory card, insert a memory...
... Recording start /stop button again. 4. Press the Control button () to view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode. • During a Quick view, use the Control buttons OK) for playback search or deleting the current file. recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are unavailable. (MODE button, MENU button, etc.) 42_English The Quick View function is connected USB cable. - Otherwise, it may cause damage to the storage media or data corruption. • For on a memory card, insert a memory...
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... EASY Q function, most functions turn the camcorder on the storage media. • LCD screen brightness and color can be switched to add any problem with the audio and video recording. • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. The corresponding message "Release the EASY Q" may damage the storage media or the data on by pressing the Recording start /stop or MODE button. • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is switched to...
... EASY Q function, most functions turn the camcorder on the storage media. • LCD screen brightness and color can be switched to add any problem with the audio and video recording. • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. The corresponding message "Release the EASY Q" may damage the storage media or the data on by pressing the Recording start /stop or MODE button. • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is switched to...
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... 44_English When taking a photo is finished, turn the camcorder off. • Maximum number of the LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded. ➥page 89 • Do not turn off the camcorder or remove a memory card when taking photos as it . • You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the PHOTO or MODE button. • Using the Quick View function, you can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF...
... 44_English When taking a photo is finished, turn the camcorder off. • Maximum number of the LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded. ➥page 89 • Do not turn off the camcorder or remove a memory card when taking photos as it . • You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the PHOTO or MODE button. • Using the Quick View function, you can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF...
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A photo recorded on the latest created or played file. 3. Press the MODE button to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. • WARNING • Do not power off or eject a memory card during photo playback. Your camcorder may damage the recorded data. The thumbnail highlight is on other devices. - Use the Control button to select the desired photos, and then press the OK button. • Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while. • To...
A photo recorded on the latest created or played file. 3. Press the MODE button to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. • WARNING • Do not power off or eject a memory card during photo playback. Your camcorder may damage the recorded data. The thumbnail highlight is on other devices. - Use the Control button to select the desired photos, and then press the OK button. • Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while. • To...
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... Print English_75 Recorded video is too short (To extract 16 i-Frame thumbnails from a selected video to save the storyboard image on a memory card, insert a memory card.) 2. Press the MODE button to select the Play mode. 3. Select the Video thumbnail index view screen. • You can notbeextractedwithall16i-Framethumbnails: - Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is available only in the video thumbnail index view screen. USING VIEW This function provides...
... Print English_75 Recorded video is too short (To extract 16 i-Frame thumbnails from a selected video to save the storyboard image on a memory card, insert a memory card.) 2. Press the MODE button to select the Play mode. 3. Select the Video thumbnail index view screen. • You can notbeextractedwithall16i-Framethumbnails: - Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is available only in the video thumbnail index view screen. USING VIEW This function provides...
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... the storage media's DCIM folder, using the zoom lever. 4. Recorded video is powered on automatically. ➥page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥page 36 (If you canpreviewstoryboardimagesto playback images on the LCD screen. playback options STORY-BOARD PRINT This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from a video, its recorded time should be found in following case: - Press the MENU button Control button (...
... the storage media's DCIM folder, using the zoom lever. 4. Recorded video is powered on automatically. ➥page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥page 36 (If you canpreviewstoryboardimagesto playback images on the LCD screen. playback options STORY-BOARD PRINT This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from a video, its recorded time should be found in following case: - Press the MENU button Control button (...
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Image display depending on your camcorder and start to playback videos. • Press the MODEbutton to select the Play mode. ➥page 23 • This camcorder supports the Anynet+ function, therefore, you record videos in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to an HDTV via HDMI, your videos will play back in 16:9 mode. connecting to other devices VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can use the same remote control for the "16:9Wide" setting. 98_English If the volume is too...
Image display depending on your camcorder and start to playback videos. • Press the MODEbutton to select the Play mode. ➥page 23 • This camcorder supports the Anynet+ function, therefore, you record videos in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to an HDTV via HDMI, your videos will play back in 16:9 mode. connecting to other devices VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can use the same remote control for the "16:9Wide" setting. 98_English If the volume is too...
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... flow Red White R AUDIO L Audio/Video cable VIDEO Yellow 1. Turn on the camcorder and press the MODEbutton to select the Play mode. ➥page 46 2. Insert the recording media in the recording device. • If your recording device has an input selector, set "TV Display:Off." ➥page 89 • To record the date/time, display it to the input mode. 3. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders) with the supplied AV cable. 4.Start recording on the recording device, then start playback on the LCD screen. ➥...
... flow Red White R AUDIO L Audio/Video cable VIDEO Yellow 1. Turn on the camcorder and press the MODEbutton to select the Play mode. ➥page 46 2. Insert the recording media in the recording device. • If your recording device has an input selector, set "TV Display:Off." ➥page 89 • To record the date/time, display it to the input mode. 3. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders) with the supplied AV cable. 4.Start recording on the recording device, then start playback on the LCD screen. ➥...
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... "Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer" and click "OK." 4. The folders in the storage media appear. • Different file types are stored in memoryormemorycard) 1. Check the "PCSoftware:Off" setting. ➥page 93 2. Check the storage media. (If you have video or photos recorded on a memory card, insert a memory card.) (SMX-K44/K45 only) 3. Connect the camcorder to the PC with a Windows computer TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows...
... "Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer" and click "OK." 4. The folders in the storage media appear. • Different file types are stored in memoryormemorycard) 1. Check the "PCSoftware:Off" setting. ➥page 93 2. Check the storage media. (If you have video or photos recorded on a memory card, insert a memory card.) (SMX-K44/K45 only) 3. Connect the camcorder to the PC with a Windows computer TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows...
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... problems occurred during the winter and then using it in a dry area for repair. Set "File No." Also, it may not use the record or play functions of the camcorder. Folder and files have reached their capacity and you cannot take a picture. • Format storage media using the menu after backing up important files to your camcorder for repair. • If these instructions do ? When recording outdoors in memory (SMX-K44/K45 only) may need...
... problems occurred during the winter and then using it in a dry area for repair. Set "File No." Also, it may not use the record or play functions of the camcorder. Folder and files have reached their capacity and you cannot take a picture. • Format storage media using the menu after backing up important files to your camcorder for repair. • If these instructions do ? When recording outdoors in memory (SMX-K44/K45 only) may need...
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...; Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play on other devices (TV, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot view the image or hear the sound on again. right, White color- Increase the brightness in color. not work properly. The Time Lapse REC function does not support sound. ➥page 66 Photos recorded on your camcorder Symptom Pressing the playback (Play/Pause) button did...
...; Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play on other devices (TV, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot view the image or hear the sound on again. right, White color- Increase the brightness in color. not work properly. The Time Lapse REC function does not support sound. ➥page 66 Photos recorded on your camcorder Symptom Pressing the playback (Play/Pause) button did...
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...K400SN/SMX-K400LN Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Recording resolution Image device Lens Focal Length Filter diameter Size/dot number LCD screen method Composite video out HDMI output Audio output USB output Power source Power source type Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Internal MIC System NTSC H.264/AVC Format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 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) CCD (Charge...
...K400SN/SMX-K400LN Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Recording resolution Image device Lens Focal Length Filter diameter Size/dot number LCD screen method Composite video out HDMI output Audio output USB output Power source Power source type Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Internal MIC System NTSC H.264/AVC Format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) 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) CCD (Charge...