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... model SMX-F50 are subject to the product. Replace only with the wrong battery, you for purchasing this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Thank you can cause an explosion. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to you see on the LCD screen...
... model SMX-F50 are subject to the product. Replace only with the wrong battery, you for purchasing this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE About this user manual Thank you can cause an explosion. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to you see on the LCD screen...
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.../ Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Data recorded on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder. • Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. • Recorded...
.../ Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording. • The terms 'photo' and 'still image' are used without permission of the owner of the copyright, except for personal enjoyment. Data recorded on a personal computer using the internal software of this camcorder. • Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats. • Before recording important video, make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly. • Recorded...
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... 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 the back light button 25 Using the Continuous Recording function 25 Shortcut menu (OK guide 26 Using the Smart BGM Function 26 Shortcut function using the control buttons 27 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 28 Selecting the languages 29 Basic playback 40 Changing the playback mode 40 Playing videos 41 Viewing photos 43 Recording options...
... 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 the back light button 25 Using the Continuous Recording function 25 Shortcut menu (OK guide 26 Using the Smart BGM Function 26 Shortcut function using the control buttons 27 Setting the time zone and date/time for the first time 28 Selecting the languages 29 Basic playback 40 Changing the playback mode 40 Playing videos 41 Viewing photos 43 Recording options...
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... File No 81 Time Zone 82 Date/Time Set 83 Date Type 83 Time Type 84 Date/Time Display 84 LCD Brightness 85 LCD Colour 85 LCD Enhancer 86 Auto LCD Off 86 Menu Design 87 Transparency 87 Beep Sound 88 Shutter Sound 88 Auto Power Off 89 PC Software 89 TV Display 90 Default Set 90 Version 90 Language 90 Demo 91 Connecting to a TV 92 Connecting to a TV (16:9/4:3 92 Viewing on a TV screen 93 Dubbing Videos 94 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders...
... File No 81 Time Zone 82 Date/Time Set 83 Date Type 83 Time Type 84 Date/Time Display 84 LCD Brightness 85 LCD Colour 85 LCD Enhancer 86 Auto LCD Off 86 Menu Design 87 Transparency 87 Beep Sound 88 Shutter Sound 88 Auto Power Off 89 PC Software 89 TV Display 90 Default Set 90 Version 90 Language 90 Demo 91 Connecting to a TV 92 Connecting to a TV (16:9/4:3 92 Viewing on a TV screen 93 Dubbing Videos 94 Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders...
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.../F530 IA-BP210R : SMX-F53/F54 AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) Audio/Video cable USB cable Optional accessories User manual CD Quick start guide 9 (printed). 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 Carrying case Memory card External battery charger (IA-BC9UA4) • The exact appearance of the models are available for memory cards compatible with the following accessories...
.../F530 IA-BP210R : SMX-F53/F54 AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) Audio/Video cable USB cable Optional accessories User manual CD Quick start guide 9 (printed). 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 Carrying case Memory card External battery charger (IA-BC9UA4) • The exact appearance of the models are available for memory cards compatible with the following accessories...
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... REC * White Balance , Manual Focus*, Face Detection* F1.8 / 1/50 / 1/25 + 0.3 01/JAN/2011 00:00 Manual Aperture* / Manual Shutter Speed */ C.nite * EV (Exposure Value)* Zoom (Optical Zoom / IntelliZoom / Digital Zoom) Digital Effect Time Zone Date/Time Display Right of recordable photos is turned off and on again. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to know the camcorder IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Video and Photo record mode...
... REC * White Balance , Manual Focus*, Face Detection* F1.8 / 1/50 / 1/25 + 0.3 01/JAN/2011 00:00 Manual Aperture* / Manual Shutter Speed */ C.nite * EV (Exposure Value)* Zoom (Optical Zoom / IntelliZoom / Digital Zoom) Digital Effect Time Zone Date/Time Display Right of recordable photos is turned off and on again. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to know the camcorder IDENTIFIYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode. Video and Photo record mode...
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... action. When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB or AV) - Basic operation of time, we recommend you turn on the camcorder. • The power saving mode does not work in the standby mode). Auto Power Off Function • To save battery power, you can set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button. To turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button when not using this option, change the "Auto Power Off" setting to "Off...
... action. When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB or AV) - Basic operation of time, we recommend you turn on the camcorder. • The power saving mode does not work in the standby mode). Auto Power Off Function • To save battery power, you can set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button. To turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button when not using this option, change the "Auto Power Off" setting to "Off...
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... EV +1.0 26 3. Basic operation of the camcorder SHORTCUT MENU (OK guide) The Shortcut menu (OK guide) displays the most frequently accessed functions for other menu items. USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION You can change the BGM in Smart BGM Option page 68. You can enjoy the music when it plays video. • This function works only in Video Play ( ) mode. • Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. page 24...
... EV +1.0 26 3. Basic operation of the camcorder SHORTCUT MENU (OK guide) The Shortcut menu (OK guide) displays the most frequently accessed functions for other menu items. USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION You can change the BGM in Smart BGM Option page 68. You can enjoy the music when it plays video. • This function works only in Video Play ( ) mode. • Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. page 24...
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... reset to defaults, and you need to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours. The date/time must be set the time difference. page 82 Turning the date and time display on/off , access the menu and change the setting values by 1 hour. 4. Activating Daylight Saving forwards the time by using your geographical area with Control (Left/Right) button, then press the OK button. • The Date/Time Set screen appears. Select your camcorder...
... reset to defaults, and you need to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours. The date/time must be set the time difference. page 82 Turning the date and time display on/off , access the menu and change the setting values by 1 hour. 4. Activating Daylight Saving forwards the time by using your geographical area with Control (Left/Right) button, then press the OK button. • The Date/Time Set screen appears. Select your camcorder...
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... you. • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. When the recording time is not responsible for recording. Select the one that this microphone is not blocked. • Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording function to check if there is switched to the STBY mode. Press the Recording start /stop button. • The recording () indicator...
... you. • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. When the recording time is not responsible for recording. Select the one that this microphone is not blocked. • Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording function to check if there is switched to the STBY mode. Press the Recording start /stop button. • The recording () indicator...
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... storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 30 (If you set the Date/Time Display before video playback, the date/time appears briefly for about a second and then the selected video starts playing. • The shortcut menu for playback appears for 3 seconds. • The selected videos are not supported by devices other than the camcorder. - Press the MODE button to playback images on the latest created or played file. Multi View 100-0001 3. Use the Control...
... storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 30 (If you set the Date/Time Display before video playback, the date/time appears briefly for about a second and then the selected video starts playing. • The shortcut menu for playback appears for 3 seconds. • The selected videos are not supported by devices other than the camcorder. - Press the MODE button to playback images on the latest created or played file. Multi View 100-0001 3. Use the Control...
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... screen, press the MENU button. 44 STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit 5. Press the Control (Left/Right) button to select "Aperture." • To return to select the Record ( / ) mode. 3. For example, adjust the Aperture value by pressing the Control (Left/ Right/OK) button. 6. Instructions may differ depending on the camcorder. 2. Using the MENU button 1. Recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can also access...
... screen, press the MENU button. 44 STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Aperture Auto Manual Exit 5. Press the Control (Left/Right) button to select "Aperture." • To return to select the Record ( / ) mode. 3. For example, adjust the Aperture value by pressing the Control (Left/ Right/OK) button. 6. Instructions may differ depending on the camcorder. 2. Using the MENU button 1. Recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can also access...
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... Auto Manual Use To let the camcorder automatically set the shutter speed manually to 1/10000. • To capture fast movements of fast movement overall, set a fast shutter speed value. To give the impression of a subject, set a slow shutter speed value. Exit Adjust 1/500 OK • You can also manually adjust the shutter speed to exit the menu. Adjust the shutter speed value with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. 3. On-screen display - 1/XXX 2 Select the Record ( / ) mode...
... Auto Manual Use To let the camcorder automatically set the shutter speed manually to 1/10000. • To capture fast movements of fast movement overall, set a fast shutter speed value. To give the impression of a subject, set a slow shutter speed value. Exit Adjust 1/500 OK • You can also manually adjust the shutter speed to exit the menu. Adjust the shutter speed value with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. 3. On-screen display - 1/XXX 2 Select the Record ( / ) mode...
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...) button " Date/Time Display." Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. To display the current date. When the video or photo recording was made before you set the display type format for the time. 1. When the built-in the camcorder. - To display the current date and time. Press the MENU button Control (Left/Right) button " Settings" Control (Up/Down/ OK) button "Time Type." 2. On-screen display...
...) button " Date/Time Display." Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. To display the current date. When the video or photo recording was made before you set the display type format for the time. 1. When the built-in the camcorder. - To display the current date and time. Press the MENU button Control (Left/Right) button " Settings" Control (Up/Down/ OK) button "Time Type." 2. On-screen display...
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... of the image being recorded. • When you can also adjust the screen brightness in Video or Photo STBY mode, or for more than using just a one-level increment. 1. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings LCD Colour LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off : OFF : LCD OFF Exit Select Submenu Items Items Off On Use On-screen display To disable the function. - power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. 3. If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor, USB cable) is...
... of the image being recorded. • When you can also adjust the screen brightness in Video or Photo STBY mode, or for more than using just a one-level increment. 1. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings LCD Colour LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off : OFF : LCD OFF Exit Select Submenu Items Items Off On Use On-screen display To disable the function. - power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen. 3. If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor, USB cable) is...
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... "PC Software." Shutter Sound : Auto Power Off : 2. If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor, USB cable) is compatible with a USB cable. - While recording, playing (except pause), pausing while recording, or playing a photo slide show. • To operate the camcorder again, press the Power ( ) button. Submenu Items Items Off On Use On-screen display To disable the function. - System setting AUTO POWER OFF You can download stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC's hard disk. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. "Demo," "Copy," "Delete: All Files...
... "PC Software." Shutter Sound : Auto Power Off : 2. If the DC power cable (AC power adaptor, USB cable) is compatible with a USB cable. - While recording, playing (except pause), pausing while recording, or playing a photo slide show. • To operate the camcorder again, press the Power ( ) button. Submenu Items Items Off On Use On-screen display To disable the function. - System setting AUTO POWER OFF You can download stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC's hard disk. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. "Demo," "Copy," "Delete: All Files...
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... record the date/time, display it to the input mode. 3. Camcorder VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Signal flow Red CARD R AUDIO L Audio/Video cable White VIDEO Yellow 1. Insert the recording media in SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen indicators (such as the counter, etc.) on the screen of distributing the dubbed media. When dubbing is a convenient way of a connected monitor device, set it...
... record the date/time, display it to the input mode. 3. Camcorder VCRs or DVD/ HDD recorders Signal flow Red CARD R AUDIO L Audio/Video cable White VIDEO Yellow 1. Insert the recording media in SD (standard definition) image quality. • Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer, the image quality may deteriorate. • To hide the screen indicators (such as the counter, etc.) on the screen of distributing the dubbed media. When dubbing is a convenient way of a connected monitor device, set it...
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... Settings Shutter Sound Off Auto Power Off On PC Software Exit Move OFF Select • A new file saving window appears along with other USB devices, the camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, access My Computer or Windows Explorer, open the drive that allows you must follow these steps: 1. You can upload files to a PC with the plug facing in the correct direction. • Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when transferring files...
... Settings Shutter Sound Off Auto Power Off On PC Software Exit Move OFF Select • A new file saving window appears along with other USB devices, the camcorder may not work properly. If this occurs, access My Computer or Windows Explorer, open the drive that allows you must follow these steps: 1. You can upload files to a PC with the plug facing in the correct direction. • Use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder when transferring files...
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... using a Samsung battery. Image cannot be responsible for any . page 32 • Copy all important recorded files to your PC or other storage media.) The data file name is not indicated correctly. • The file may not be corrupted. • The file format is not supported by your PC before turning the power off. • Ambient light is too bright. Does not charge or operate • Check whether you use a memory card formatted on...
... using a Samsung battery. Image cannot be responsible for any . page 32 • Copy all important recorded files to your PC or other storage media.) The data file name is not indicated correctly. • The file may not be corrupted. • The file format is not supported by your PC before turning the power off. • Ambient light is too bright. Does not charge or operate • Check whether you use a memory card formatted on...
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... size. left) • The Audio/Video cable jack is not an error. right, White colour- Increase the brightness. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Adjust the focus manually. page 57 • The lens is too high, it on the connected device. the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red colour- Playback on other devices may not play on your camcorder and You cannot view the image...
... size. left) • The Audio/Video cable jack is not an error. right, White colour- Increase the brightness. • This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or mercury lamp. Adjust the focus manually. page 57 • The lens is too high, it on the connected device. the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red colour- Playback on other devices may not play on your camcorder and You cannot view the image...