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... 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. In addition to the screen lighting conditions for the camcorder. Simple & easy user interface Designed to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. ii_English Capture visions farther than normal HDD (Hard Disk Drives...
... 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. In addition to the screen lighting conditions for the camcorder. Simple & easy user interface Designed to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms. ii_English Capture visions farther than normal HDD (Hard Disk Drives...
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... with a USB cable. Use this camcorder to "ON". Direct upload of the 16 image storyboard to make UCC (User Created Contents) videos, educational programs or for playback on the side of your videos to the web! This function provides a preview of your camcorder to your video! This function is simpler than ever before. 8 00'/' 5 .0%& Make a digest of recording, recorded date, and the iSCENE mode for playback as a photo image. You can record a long...
... with a USB cable. Use this camcorder to "ON". Direct upload of the 16 image storyboard to make UCC (User Created Contents) videos, educational programs or for playback on the side of your videos to the web! This function provides a preview of your camcorder to your video! This function is simpler than ever before. 8 00'/' 5 .0%& Make a digest of recording, recorded date, and the iSCENE mode for playback as a photo image. You can record a long...
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... to be operated from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having one blade wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be operated only from the type of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This CAMCORDER should not...
... to be operated from battery power, or other ) or a 3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having one blade wider than the other sources, refer to the operating instructions. 18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: This CAMCORDER may be operated only from the type of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This CAMCORDER should not...
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... recorded. During playback of the camcorder, which could cause it to operate abnormally. • Do not clean the camcorder body with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause a malfunction. • Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas: - If the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulphide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection...
... recorded. During playback of the camcorder, which could cause it to operate abnormally. • Do not clean the camcorder body with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight: This could cause a malfunction. • Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas: - If the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as hydrogen sulphide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection...
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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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... camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide AD68-03848A Memory card (Optional) 1109-001415 User manual CD AD46-00259A Carrying case (Optional) AD69-00929A Core filter 3301-001502 Mini HDMI cable (Optional) AD39-00159A • The contents may vary depending on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are missing from your nearest Samsung dealer. Battery pack (IA-BH130LB) AD43-00190A AC power...
... camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide AD68-03848A Memory card (Optional) 1109-001415 User manual CD AD46-00259A Carrying case (Optional) AD69-00929A Core filter 3301-001502 Mini HDMI cable (Optional) AD39-00159A • The contents may vary depending on the sales region. • Parts and accessories are missing from your nearest Samsung dealer. Battery pack (IA-BH130LB) AD43-00190A AC power...
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... time by connecting to the AC power or while the battery pack is not in battery by setting a time difference when using your camcorder. 1. Select the date and time information, and change the Date/Time Display mode. ➥page 89 Simple setting of the clock by time difference • You can easily set date and time, the date and time (time zone) screen appears every time you turn on or off • To switch the date and time display on your camcorder...
... time by connecting to the AC power or while the battery pack is not in battery by setting a time difference when using your camcorder. 1. Select the date and time information, and change the Date/Time Display mode. ➥page 89 Simple setting of the clock by time difference • You can easily set date and time, the date and time (time zone) screen appears every time you turn on or off • To switch the date and time display on your camcorder...
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... tab • Compatible recording media - SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card • The SDHC card is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB.) • In this camcorder. 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.) - You can use an SDHC Terminals memory card with caution.
... tab • Compatible recording media - SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card • The SDHC card is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB.) • In this camcorder. 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.) - You can use an SDHC Terminals memory card with caution.
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...; Eject the battery pack when you have recorded. • After the Quick view is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Auto Exposure • • WARNING • Samsung is connected USB cable. - RECORDING VIDEOS • The camcorder provides two Recording start /stop buttons. Check the subject on the rear side of the camcorder and the other one that you . 1. One is finished, turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. • Connect a power...
...; Eject the battery pack when you have recorded. • After the Quick view is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Auto Exposure • • WARNING • Samsung is connected USB cable. - RECORDING VIDEOS • The camcorder provides two Recording start /stop buttons. Check the subject on the rear side of the camcorder and the other one that you . 1. One is finished, turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. • Connect a power...
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... problem with the audio and video recording. • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. Take care that were set or release the EASY Q mode. While data is being recovered, no other function is short, the data recovery might fail. When the recording time is enabled. • Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the storage media. • LCD screen brightness and color can be adjusted from the menu...
... problem with the audio and video recording. • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. Take care that were set or release the EASY Q mode. While data is being recovered, no other function is short, the data recovery might fail. When the recording time is enabled. • Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the storage media. • LCD screen brightness and color can be adjusted from the menu...
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... 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 record on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • If required, change the photo resolution at your preference. ~ vvmum { tvkl 2. 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 heard. Check...
... 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 record on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • If required, change the photo resolution at your preference. ~ vvmum { tvkl 2. 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 heard. Check...
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... displayed for a while. • To view the previous/next photo, press the Control button To return to select the Play mode. • The thumbnail index view appears. Your camcorder may damage the recorded data. 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. Doing so may not playback the following photo files normally; - A photo with a file format...
... displayed for a while. • To view the previous/next photo, press the Control button To return to select the Play mode. • The thumbnail index view appears. Your camcorder may damage the recorded data. 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. Doing so may not playback the following photo files normally; - A photo with a file format...
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.... • If you can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever. 4. Use the Controlbutton to select the desired video, press the VIEW button. • 16 i-Frame images appear 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...
.... • If you can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever. 4. Use the Controlbutton to select the desired video, press the VIEW button. • 16 i-Frame images appear 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...
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... photo thumbnail view using a computer. ➥page 109 • Storyboard images are selected arbitrarily, and compose a storyboard of your confirmation. 6. playback options STORY-BOARD PRINT This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from a video, its recorded time should be found in the storage media's DCIM folder, using the zoom lever. 4. It presents a quick overview of 16 images. Recorded video is powered on the LCD screen for your video, helping you to be captured are displayed...
... photo thumbnail view using a computer. ➥page 109 • Storyboard images are selected arbitrarily, and compose a storyboard of your confirmation. 6. playback options STORY-BOARD PRINT This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from a video, its recorded time should be found in the storage media's DCIM folder, using the zoom lever. 4. It presents a quick overview of 16 images. Recorded video is powered on the LCD screen for your video, helping you to be captured are displayed...
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...; Adjust the volume to a moderate level. connecting to other devices VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can enjoy widescreen recordings on an HDTV (or a regular TV). 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the input connection the camcorder is set the input selector on your TV. 2. Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start to playback videos. • Press the MODEbutton to select the Play mode. ➥page 23 • This camcorder supports...
...; Adjust the volume to a moderate level. connecting to other devices VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can enjoy widescreen recordings on an HDTV (or a regular TV). 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the input connection the camcorder is set the input selector on your TV. 2. Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start to playback videos. • Press the MODEbutton to select the Play mode. ➥page 23 • This camcorder supports...
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... 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 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 your camcorder. • Refer to a recorder with the supplied composite/AV cable. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR...
... 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 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 your camcorder. • Refer to a recorder with the supplied composite/AV cable. RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR...
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... 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 the USB cable. ➥page 100 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the PC's screen after a moment. • The removable disk appears when connecting a USB. • Select "Open folders to view files using with a Windows computer TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer...
... 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 the USB cable. ➥page 100 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on the PC's screen after a moment. • The removable disk appears when connecting a USB. • Select "Open folders to view files using with a Windows computer TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer...
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... recording outdoors in cold weather during reading • data from the previous place. Samsung cannot guarantee any loss of video files is full. troubleshooting Playback Message Read Error The Number of your data. 116_English 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 in memory (SMX-K44/K45 only) may need to be initialized or replaced...
... recording outdoors in cold weather during reading • data from the previous place. Samsung cannot guarantee any loss of video files is full. troubleshooting Playback Message Read Error The Number of your data. 116_English 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 in memory (SMX-K44/K45 only) may need to be initialized or replaced...
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... camcorder may not appear at actual size. Image files recorded on again. Adjust the focus manually. ➥page 61 • The lens is not an error. mercury lamp. This is dusty on a storage media • are not suitable for a few moments, and turn it cannot function properly. You cannot hear sound when playing a Time Lapse recording. • Photos stored on the surface. right, White color- troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust...
... camcorder may not appear at actual size. Image files recorded on again. Adjust the focus manually. ➥page 61 • The lens is not an error. mercury lamp. This is dusty on a storage media • are not suitable for a few moments, and turn it cannot function properly. You cannot hear sound when playing a Time Lapse recording. • Photos stored on the surface. right, White color- troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust...
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... battery pack or memory card) Omni-directional stereo microphone - specifications Model Name: S MX-K40BN/SMX-K40SN/SMX-K40LN/SMX-K44BN/SMX-K44SN/SMX-K44LN SMX-K45BN/SMX-K45SN/SMX-K45LN/SMX-K400BN/SMX-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...
... battery pack or memory card) Omni-directional stereo microphone - specifications Model Name: S MX-K40BN/SMX-K40SN/SMX-K40LN/SMX-K44BN/SMX-K44SN/SMX-K44LN SMX-K45BN/SMX-K45SN/SMX-K45LN/SMX-K400BN/SMX-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...