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Memory Camcorder SMX-K40BN/SMX-K40SN/SMX-K40LN SMX-K44BN/SMX-K44SN/SMX-K44LN SMX-K45BN/SMX-K45SN/SMX-K45LN SMX-K400BN/SMX-K400SN/SMX-K400LN user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register
Memory Camcorder SMX-K40BN/SMX-K40SN/SMX-K40LN SMX-K44BN/SMX-K44SN/SMX-K44LN SMX-K45BN/SMX-K45SN/SMX-K45LN SMX-K400BN/SMX-K400SN/SMX-K400LN user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register
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iv_English Caution Danger of personal injury or material damage. If this user manual mean : Death or risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it ...
iv_English Caution Danger of personal injury or material damage. If this user manual mean : Death or risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it ...
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.... • Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual or other documentation provided with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. • The 'SMX-K44' and 'SMX-K45' have built-in this Samsung Camcorder. Inc. • All the other product names mentioned herein may not be the...
.... • Furthermore, "TM" and "®" are not mentioned in each case in this manual or other documentation provided with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. • The 'SMX-K44' and 'SMX-K45' have built-in this Samsung Camcorder. Inc. • All the other product names mentioned herein may not be the...
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... manual CD AD46-00259A Carrying case (Optional) AD69-00929A Core filter 3301-001502 Mini HDMI cable (Optional) AD39-00159A • The contents may vary by any of these items are missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ~ vvmum { tvkl Model Name SMX-K40, SMX-K400 SMX-K44 SMX-... accessory. To buy one, contact your camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED with YOUR camcorder Your new camcorder comes with your local Samsung dealer. getting to know your nearest Samsung dealer. Battery pack (IA-BH130LB) AD43-00190A AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) AD44-00151A Audio/Video cable ...
... manual CD AD46-00259A Carrying case (Optional) AD69-00929A Core filter 3301-001502 Mini HDMI cable (Optional) AD39-00159A • The contents may vary by any of these items are missing from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ~ vvmum { tvkl Model Name SMX-K40, SMX-K400 SMX-K44 SMX-... accessory. To buy one, contact your camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED with YOUR camcorder Your new camcorder comes with your local Samsung dealer. getting to know your nearest Samsung dealer. Battery pack (IA-BH130LB) AD43-00190A AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) AD44-00151A Audio/Video cable ...
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You can easily record videos or photos in memory 11 (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 12 6 Battery info. (Remaining battery level) 7 Photo ...on again. 17 EV (Exposure Value) * • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the 18 Manual Aperture */ Manual Shutter Speed */ C.Nite * order are subject to change it. • The total number of recordable ...mode without having to change without prior notice. • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo 19 Manual Focus * / Face Detection * record mode. English_25 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 12 3 45 Video and Photo record ...
You can easily record videos or photos in memory 11 (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 12 6 Battery info. (Remaining battery level) 7 Photo ...on again. 17 EV (Exposure Value) * • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the 18 Manual Aperture */ Manual Shutter Speed */ C.Nite * order are subject to change it. • The total number of recordable ...mode without having to change without prior notice. • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo 19 Manual Focus * / Face Detection * record mode. English_25 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 12 3 45 Video and Photo record ...
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... 0 2 1 26_English 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 Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual) 1 Manual Control Bar/ Value 2 Menu name 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 Value adjust (down) 5 Value adjust (up...
... 0 2 1 26_English 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 Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual) 1 Manual Control Bar/ Value 2 Menu name 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 Value adjust (down) 5 Value adjust (up...
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... File system)" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • DCF is not clear enough, adjust it manually. • LCD screen brightness and color can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Power ( ) button. • ...Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you want to change the photo resolution at your preference. ~ vvmum { tvkl 2. Adjusting the brightness or color of ...
... File system)" universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). • DCF is not clear enough, adjust it manually. • LCD screen brightness and color can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Power ( ) button. • ...Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you want to change the photo resolution at your preference. ~ vvmum { tvkl 2. Adjusting the brightness or color of ...
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... function, its speed can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the display cannot adjust the zoom speed. If this occurs, use "Manual Focus." ➥page 62 • It is recommended to "Digital Zoom." ➥page 65 • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject while...
... function, its speed can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the display cannot adjust the zoom speed. If this occurs, use "Manual Focus." ➥page 62 • It is recommended to "Digital Zoom." ➥page 65 • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject while...
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... STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Set White Balance. "Fluorescent " Adjusts for a cloudy sky or shady location. "Custom WB" Adjusts White Balance manually to the outdoor lighting. are displayed. 2. Press the OK button. • The white balance setting will play back in 16:9 mode. •.... White Balance This memory camcorder automatically adjusts the color of 16:9 aspect ratio. Setting the white balance manually : 1. Use an object that is not focused, correct the focus using "Manual Focus." ➥page 62 3. None • Please set it fills the screen. None "Daylight" ...
... STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Set White Balance. "Fluorescent " Adjusts for a cloudy sky or shady location. "Custom WB" Adjusts White Balance manually to the outdoor lighting. are displayed. 2. Press the OK button. • The white balance setting will play back in 16:9 mode. •.... White Balance This memory camcorder automatically adjusts the color of 16:9 aspect ratio. Setting the white balance manually : 1. Use an object that is not focused, correct the focus using "Manual Focus." ➥page 62 3. None • Please set it fills the screen. None "Daylight" ...
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...OK Understanding Aperture The aperture stop of a photographic lens can be . You can also manually adjust the Aperture to your selection by pressing the OK button. - "Manual" Sets the aperture value manually. If you set aperture to control the amount of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,...the aperture value automatically. The aperture value needs to adjust the aperture while viewing the image on -screen display None Setting the aperture manually: • Press the Control button to be set. Because the color temperature is overly dark (for a more natural result. •...
...OK Understanding Aperture The aperture stop of a photographic lens can be . You can also manually adjust the Aperture to your selection by pressing the OK button. - "Manual" Sets the aperture value manually. If you set aperture to control the amount of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fluorescent,...the aperture value automatically. The aperture value needs to adjust the aperture while viewing the image on -screen display None Setting the aperture manually: • Press the Control button to be set. Because the color temperature is overly dark (for a more natural result. •...
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... the OK button. - A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving vehicles such as roller coasters. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Manual Shutter Exit Adjust 1/500 OK Recommended shutter speed when recording: shutter speed 1/60 1/100 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 conditions The...at 1/60 second. Moving cars, trains or other rapidly moving subject and a slow shutter speed can be set to 1/1000 or slower. "Manual" Shutter speed can blur the subject to more lights, which may deteriorate the product. • The image may not seem smooth when a high...
... the OK button. - A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast moving vehicles such as roller coasters. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Manual Shutter Exit Adjust 1/500 OK Recommended shutter speed when recording: shutter speed 1/60 1/100 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000 1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 conditions The...at 1/60 second. Moving cars, trains or other rapidly moving subject and a slow shutter speed can be set to 1/1000 or slower. "Manual" Shutter speed can blur the subject to more lights, which may deteriorate the product. • The image may not seem smooth when a high...
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...exposure to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen. - Manualexposureis automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions. • Press the Control button to manual, the higher the exposure, the brighter the recorded picture will be . - ... setting value are displayed. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] EV Adjust Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 EV 0 English_59 Settingtheexposuremanually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as at the beach or when skiing. - Exposure value can be set between "-2.0" and "+2.0" -...
...exposure to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen. - Manualexposureis automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions. • Press the Control button to manual, the higher the exposure, the brighter the recorded picture will be . - ... setting value are displayed. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] EV Adjust Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 EV 0 English_59 Settingtheexposuremanually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as at the beach or when skiing. - Exposure value can be set between "-2.0" and "+2.0" -...
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...Face Detection is set will not work when framing the side of your recording. Detects a face and shows a frame on the recording conditions. "Manual" Manual focusing may not operate depending on -screen display In most situations, it is not a person's face. Focus • The camcorder usually focuses on... a subject automatically (auto-focus). • You can also manually focus on a subject depending on it. Facedetection It detects and recognizes face-like ' shape, even when the subject is better to use the...
...Face Detection is set will not work when framing the side of your recording. Detects a face and shows a frame on the recording conditions. "Manual" Manual focusing may not operate depending on -screen display In most situations, it is not a person's face. Focus • The camcorder usually focuses on... a subject automatically (auto-focus). • You can also manually focus on a subject depending on it. Facedetection It detects and recognizes face-like ' shape, even when the subject is better to use the...
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...onafarthersubject To focus on the center area automatically. • Use the zoom function to "DigitalZoom", manual focusing will be accurate. recording options Focusingmanuallyduringrecording: This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to adjust focus, then press the OKbutton....subject near the boundary of the frame • You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button. ➥page 32 • Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on a farther subject, press the Control button ( ). ...
...onafarthersubject To focus on the center area automatically. • Use the zoom function to "DigitalZoom", manual focusing will be accurate. recording options Focusingmanuallyduringrecording: This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to adjust focus, then press the OKbutton....subject near the boundary of the frame • You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button. ➥page 32 • Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on a farther subject, press the Control button ( ). ...
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...it is an AV network system that you may use this Anynet+ function, set "Demo" to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. Anynet+ is idle for 5 minutes without operation. settings "Off" Disables the function contents on-screen...stop, PHOTO, EASY Q, etc.) However, the camcorder will turn on the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function, refer to the user manual of Samsung's Anynet+ supported TV. 94_English settings options Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your camcorder so that ...
...it is an AV network system that you may use this Anynet+ function, set "Demo" to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. Anynet+ is idle for 5 minutes without operation. settings "Off" Disables the function contents on-screen...stop, PHOTO, EASY Q, etc.) However, the camcorder will turn on the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function, refer to the user manual of Samsung's Anynet+ supported TV. 94_English settings options Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your camcorder so that ...
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... to 1280x720/60p or 1920x1080/60p. When playing back SD-quality (720x480/60i) videos on an HDTV. Turn on what type of your TV's user manual. Set the HDOUTPUT switch on the side of your camcorder to "ON". • Setting the HDOUTPUT switch to "OFF" displays the movie in... the camcorder and connect a Mini HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the side of TV is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to "ON". Connectingto deliverhighdefinitionvideotransfer. For more information about the connectors and the connection methods, refer to your...
... to 1280x720/60p or 1920x1080/60p. When playing back SD-quality (720x480/60i) videos on an HDTV. Turn on what type of your TV's user manual. Set the HDOUTPUT switch on the side of your camcorder to "ON". • Setting the HDOUTPUT switch to "OFF" displays the movie in... the camcorder and connect a Mini HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on the side of TV is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to "ON". Connectingto deliverhighdefinitionvideotransfer. For more information about the connectors and the connection methods, refer to your...
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... jack on the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet+ supported TV. For more information, refer to the Anynet+ supported TV's user manual. connecting to other HDMI cables, the screen display may turn the TV's power on.
... jack on the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet+ supported TV. For more information, refer to the Anynet+ supported TV's user manual. connecting to other HDMI cables, the screen display may turn the TV's power on.
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Turn on your TV and set the TV's input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. • If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the white plug (audio L) ...
Turn on your TV and set the TV's input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. • If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the white plug (audio L) ...
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... TV). 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the input connection the camcorder is connected to. • Refer to your TV's instruction manual to see how to set the input selector on your TV. 2. Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start to playback videos. • Press...
... TV). 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the input connection the camcorder is connected to. • Refer to your TV's instruction manual to see how to set the input selector on your TV. 2. Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start to playback videos. • Press...
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... DVD/HDD recorders) with the supplied AV cable. 4.Start recording on the recording device, then start playback on your camcorder. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder. • Videos recorded on the LCD screen. ➥page 104 English_99 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER You...
... DVD/HDD recorders) with the supplied AV cable. 4.Start recording on the recording device, then start playback on your camcorder. • Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your camcorder. • Videos recorded on the LCD screen. ➥page 104 English_99 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER You...