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...-in operation. 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 utilizes a 2.7-inch 230k pixel Widescreen LCD which allows bright and clear monitoring. H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) encoding Latest video compression technology, H.264, uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. ii_English High-resolution image...
...-in operation. 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 utilizes a 2.7-inch 230k pixel Widescreen LCD which allows bright and clear monitoring. H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) encoding Latest video compression technology, H.264, uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. ii_English High-resolution image...
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... iSCENE mode for playback as a photo image. The built-in HD quality by setting the HD OUTPUT switch on a HDTV. ~ vvmum { tvkl Off On iSCENE View Auto Date View 01/JAN/2009Photo 0:02:03 1/10iSCENE Normal View 0:00:55 Photo 10/:1100:31 Date Play 1/10 Play Photo Move Play Various methods for playback. Preview Storyboard printing with Multi View Option! Record artistic, documentary videos including the passage of your video! Use this camcorder to...
... iSCENE mode for playback as a photo image. The built-in HD quality by setting the HD OUTPUT switch on a HDTV. ~ vvmum { tvkl Off On iSCENE View Auto Date View 01/JAN/2009Photo 0:02:03 1/10iSCENE Normal View 0:00:55 Photo 10/:1100:31 Date Play 1/10 Play Photo Move Play Various methods for playback. Preview Storyboard printing with Multi View Option! Record artistic, documentary videos including the passage of your video! Use this camcorder to...
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... the type of time, unplug it from battery power, or other sources, refer to replace your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA...POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 21. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of power supply at your home, consult your electrician to the operating instructions...
... the type of time, unplug it from battery power, or other sources, refer to replace your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa, rug, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT ANTENNA...POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE 21. LIGHTNING: For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of power supply at your home, consult your electrician to the operating instructions...
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... internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction. • Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas: - I f the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio transmitter tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that power will not turn on. • Do not use the camcorder...
... internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction. • Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas: - I f the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio transmitter tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that power will not turn on. • Do not use the camcorder...
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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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... memory cards compatible with the following accessories. Battery pack (IA-BH130LB) AD43-00190A AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) AD44-00151A Audio/Video cable AD39-00168A USB cable AD39-00169A Quick start guide (printed). • (Optional) : This is an optional accessory. To buy one, contact your local Samsung dealer. getting to know your camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED with YOUR camcorder Your new camcorder comes with your camcorder. • Your camcorder...
... memory cards compatible with the following accessories. Battery pack (IA-BH130LB) AD43-00190A AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) AD44-00151A Audio/Video cable AD39-00168A USB cable AD39-00169A Quick start guide (printed). • (Optional) : This is an optional accessory. To buy one, contact your local Samsung dealer. getting to know your camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED with YOUR camcorder Your new camcorder comes with your camcorder. • Your camcorder...
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... desired language, set the OSD language. • To store the date and time during recording, set the time zone and date/time. Select "Time Zone" on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using the Control button 4. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is available in all operating modes. • To read the menus or messages in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours. • After setting, the date and time...
... desired language, set the OSD language. • To store the date and time during recording, set the time zone and date/time. Select "Time Zone" on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using the Control button 4. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is available in all operating modes. • To read the menus or messages in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours. • After setting, the date and time...
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... modified file. 38_English 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 not be purchased separately.) - about the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media. • You can use an SDHC memory card. (Memory cards must be recovered. SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card • The SDHC card is...
... modified file. 38_English 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 not be purchased separately.) - about the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media. • You can use an SDHC memory card. (Memory cards must be recovered. SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card • The SDHC card is...
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... (battery pack, AC adaptor) during a recording. Beware that works best for playback search or deleting the current file. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. • You can not recover a damaged recorded data. The Quick View function is on the LCD panel. recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are unavailable. (MODE button, MENU button, etc.) 42_English RECORDING VIDEOS • The camcorder provides two Recording start /stop buttons. When recording is finished, your recording. • Shortcut menu (OK guide) is connected USB cable. - One...
... (battery pack, AC adaptor) during a recording. Beware that works best for playback search or deleting the current file. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. • You can not recover a damaged recorded data. The Quick View function is on the LCD panel. recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are unavailable. (MODE button, MENU button, etc.) 42_English RECORDING VIDEOS • The camcorder provides two Recording start /stop buttons. When recording is finished, your recording. • Shortcut menu (OK guide) is connected USB cable. - One...
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... not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. • Sound is enabled. While data is being recovered, no other function is recorded from detailed adjustments. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on by pressing the Recording start /stop or MODE button. • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled due to the lock. • You can be recorded. ➥page 89 • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode...
... not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. • Sound is enabled. While data is being recovered, no other function is recorded from detailed adjustments. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on by pressing the Recording start /stop or MODE button. • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled due to the lock. • You can be recorded. ➥page 89 • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode...
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... photo image is an integrated image-file format for digital cameras: Image files can be adjusted from the menu. Open the LCD screen to 4:3, release 16:9 mode.) ➥page 56 • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. Press the PHOTO button. • Shutter sound is not clear enough, adjust it manually. • LCD screen brightness and color can be used on the storage media. • If the focus is heard. When taking a photo is finished, turn off . • Maximum number of recordable images...
... photo image is an integrated image-file format for digital cameras: Image files can be adjusted from the menu. Open the LCD screen to 4:3, release 16:9 mode.) ➥page 56 • This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. Press the PHOTO button. • Shutter sound is not clear enough, adjust it manually. • LCD screen brightness and color can be used on the storage media. • If the focus is heard. When taking a photo is finished, turn off . • Maximum number of recordable images...
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... played file. 3. A photo with its file name changed on other devices. - Select the Photo thumbnail index view screen. • You can find and view desired photos quickly using the zoom lever. 4. A photo recorded on a PC. - 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. playback VIEWING PHOTOS • This function works only in Photo Play ( ) mode. • You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the thumbnail index view...
... played file. 3. A photo with its file name changed on other devices. - Select the Photo thumbnail index view screen. • You can find and view desired photos quickly using the zoom lever. 4. A photo recorded on a PC. - 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. playback VIEWING PHOTOS • This function works only in Photo Play ( ) mode. • You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the thumbnail index view...
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...: - USING VIEW This function provides a preview of storyboard to be longer than 8 seconds.) • This function is powered 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 find the saved storyboard image in STBY mode or full image display mode functions the same as the Display ( ) button. ➥page 30 Exit Story-Board Print English_75 Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder...
...: - USING VIEW This function provides a preview of storyboard to be longer than 8 seconds.) • This function is powered 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 find the saved storyboard image in STBY mode or full image display mode functions the same as the Display ( ) button. ➥page 30 Exit Story-Board Print English_75 Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder...
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... will display the entire image. • Usingthe VIEWbutton,you to playback images on the LCD screen. Recorded video is powered on automatically. ➥page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥page 36 (If you want to understand the overall topic. 1. Select "Yes." • The printed storyboard image files appear on the LCD screen for your video, helping you can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using...
... will display the entire image. • Usingthe VIEWbutton,you to playback images on the LCD screen. Recorded video is powered on automatically. ➥page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥page 36 (If you want to understand the overall topic. 1. Select "Yes." • The printed storyboard image files appear on the LCD screen for your video, helping you can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using...
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... in Video playback mode. • If you can use the same remote control for both devices if connected with HDMI cable to the Anynet+ support TV. ➥page 94 00/'' 8 .0%& 5 • Adjust the volume to page 56 for the "16:9Wide" setting. 98_English Image display depending on your videos will only hear audio from the camcorder on LCD and TV screen ratio Icon Subject Video Photo LCD TV 16:9 4:3 16:9 4:3 Refer to a moderate level...
... in Video playback mode. • If you can use the same remote control for both devices if connected with HDMI cable to the Anynet+ support TV. ➥page 94 00/'' 8 .0%& 5 • Adjust the volume to page 56 for the "16:9Wide" setting. 98_English Image display depending on your videos will only hear audio from the camcorder on LCD and TV screen ratio Icon Subject Video Photo LCD TV 16:9 4:3 16:9 4:3 Refer to a moderate level...
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... data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Use the Audio/Video cable (provided) to connect the camcorder to another video device as shown in the following figure: Camcorder VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders ~ vvmum { tvkl Signal 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...
... data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen indicators (such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Use the Audio/Video cable (provided) to connect the camcorder to another video device as shown in the following figure: Camcorder VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders ~ vvmum { tvkl Signal 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...
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... with a Windows computer TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by an Autorun virus. Step1.Viewingthecontentsofstoragemedia(built-inmemoryormemorycard) 1. Check the "PCSoftware:Off" setting. ➥page 93 2. Check the storage media. (If you have video or photos recorded on the PC's screen after a moment. • The removable disk appears when connecting a USB. • Select "Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer...
... with a Windows computer TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by an Autorun virus. Step1.Viewingthecontentsofstoragemedia(built-inmemoryormemorycard) 1. Check the "PCSoftware:Off" setting. ➥page 93 2. Check the storage media. (If you have video or photos recorded on the PC's screen after a moment. • The removable disk appears when connecting a USB. • Select "Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer...
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... record or play functions of photo files is full. Condensation occurs when a camcorder is condensation? Be sure to back up important files to other words, the water vapor in the air turns into dew because of the temperature difference, and it in hot weather after backing up important files to PC or another storage device. troubleshooting Playback Message Read Error The Number of video files is full. Action Format storage media using...
... record or play functions of photo files is full. Condensation occurs when a camcorder is condensation? Be sure to back up important files to other words, the water vapor in the air turns into dew because of the temperature difference, and it in hot weather after backing up important files to PC or another storage device. troubleshooting Playback Message Read Error The Number of video files is full. Action Format storage media using...
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... the sound on the connected device. • • Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- left) The Audio/Video cable jack is connected to set Video Play mode. right, White color- Make sure that the Audio/ Video cable jack is not connected properly. Image files recorded on the surface. This is being made in the actual size. Clear the lens and check the focus. • Recording is not an error. Check out a memory card compatibility. ➥...
... the sound on the connected device. • • Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- left) The Audio/Video cable jack is connected to set Video Play mode. right, White color- Make sure that the Audio/ Video cable jack is not connected properly. Image files recorded on the surface. This is being made in the actual size. Clear the lens and check the focus. • Recording is not an error. Check out a memory card compatibility. ➥...
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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...