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... others. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any notice. • In this Samsung Camcorder. Caution If you replace the battery with protective grounding. • Do not...excessive heat. WARNING CAUTION There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Should your camcorder, follow them explicitly. Although some features of the SMX-F50, SMX-F53, SMX-F54, SMX-F500 and SMX-F530 models are different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of fire,...
... others. PRECAUTIONS Warning! • When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, fire, or any notice. • In this Samsung Camcorder. Caution If you replace the battery with protective grounding. • Do not...excessive heat. WARNING CAUTION There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. Should your camcorder, follow them explicitly. Although some features of the SMX-F50, SMX-F53, SMX-F54, SMX-F500 and SMX-F530 models are different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of fire,...
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...performance, or exhibition for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that this camcorder is not compatible with the same meaning. Samsung will appear on a personal computer using this camcorder is intended for individual use only. Before reading this user manual... If you set TV Super Fine, the corresponding icon ( ) will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents. • Make a backup of important recorded data. The following models: SMX-F53 (8GB), SMX-F54...
...performance, or exhibition for personal enjoyment, we strongly recommend that this camcorder is not compatible with the same meaning. Samsung will appear on a personal computer using this camcorder is intended for individual use only. Before reading this user manual... If you set TV Super Fine, the corresponding icon ( ) will not provide compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents. • Make a backup of important recorded data. The following models: SMX-F53 (8GB), SMX-F54...
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...included with your camcorder 09 Location of controls 10 Identifying the screen displays 12 Attaching the strap 17 Adjusting the LCD screen 17 Using the battery 18 Charging the battery 19 Checking the battery state 20 About the storage media 30 Selecting the storage media (SMX-F53/F54 only 30 Inserting... Quick view function in the record mode 37 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART 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 ...
...included with your camcorder 09 Location of controls 10 Identifying the screen displays 12 Attaching the strap 17 Adjusting the LCD screen 17 Using the battery 18 Charging the battery 19 Checking the battery state 20 About the storage media 30 Selecting the storage media (SMX-F53/F54 only 30 Inserting... Quick view function in the record mode 37 Recording with ease for beginners (SMART 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 ...
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... button MODE indicator Power ( ) button You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only) CARD CARD 2 Charge the battery fully. • The battery is convenient to email and share with your friends and...
... button MODE indicator Power ( ) button You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards with this camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only) CARD CARD 2 Charge the battery fully. • The battery is convenient to email and share with your friends and...
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...camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with your camcorder. • Your camcorder...) from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. Checking your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is missing from Samsung authorized service center. •...SMX-F53/F54 (AD43-00200A) AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) (AD44-00151A) Audio/Video cable (AD39-00184A) Model name SMX-F50BN SMX-F50RN SMX-F50SN SMX-F50UN SMX-F53BN SMX-F53RN SMX-F53SN SMX-F53UN SMX-F54BN SMX-F54RN SMX-F54SN SMX-F54UN SMX-F500BN SMX-F500RN SMX-F500SN SMX-F500UN SMX-F530BN SMX-F530RN SMX-F530SN SMX...
...camcorder WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with your camcorder. • Your camcorder...) from your box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. Checking your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is missing from Samsung authorized service center. •...SMX-F53/F54 (AD43-00200A) AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) (AD44-00151A) Audio/Video cable (AD39-00184A) Model name SMX-F50BN SMX-F50RN SMX-F50SN SMX-F50UN SMX-F53BN SMX-F53RN SMX-F53SN SMX-F53UN SMX-F54BN SMX-F54RN SMX-F54SN SMX-F54UN SMX-F500BN SMX-F500RN SMX-F500SN SMX-F500UN SMX-F530BN SMX-F530RN SMX-F530SN SMX...
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... to change it. • The total number of the LCD screen Indicator / 1.6M / Meaning Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) Battery info. (Remaining battery level) Photo Resolution / Video Resolution Anti-Shake (HDIS) LCD Enhancer * Back Light Wind Cut Fader * 12...DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on again. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are not retained when the camcorder is turned off and on the selected operation mode. Left of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning / Record mode (Video/Photo) STBY / ...
... to change it. • The total number of the LCD screen Indicator / 1.6M / Meaning Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) Battery info. (Remaining battery level) Photo Resolution / Video Resolution Anti-Shake (HDIS) LCD Enhancer * Back Light Wind Cut Fader * 12...DISPLAYS The available functions vary depending on again. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are not retained when the camcorder is turned off and on the selected operation mode. Left of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning / Record mode (Video/Photo) STBY / ...
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... play ( ) mode only. • Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. page 24 1 2 3 Getting to know the camcorder 12 3 4 Normal View 100-0006 4 12 0:00:55 1/10 5 11 6 7 8 10 1 9 Photo Move Play Video Play mode : Thumbnail View 3... 1 Video Play mode 2 Copy Selected (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 100-0001 File Name (File...
... play ( ) mode only. • Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. page 24 1 2 3 Getting to know the camcorder 12 3 4 Normal View 100-0006 4 12 0:00:55 1/10 5 11 6 7 8 10 1 9 Photo Move Play Video Play mode : Thumbnail View 3... 1 Video Play mode 2 Copy Selected (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 100-0001 File Name (File...
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Photo play mode Getting to know the camcorder SCENE • This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in Photo Play ( ) mode only • Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. ... 4 5 1.6M 6 7 8 100-0001 9 9 Video Move Full View Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View 4 1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 1.6M 7 Photo Resolution Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 100-0001 File Name (File number) 10 OK Guide (Next image) 11 Shortcut...
Photo play mode Getting to know the camcorder SCENE • This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in Photo Play ( ) mode only • Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. ... 4 5 1.6M 6 7 8 100-0001 9 9 Video Move Full View Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View 4 1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F53/F54 only) 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 1.6M 7 Photo Resolution Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 100-0001 File Name (File number) 10 OK Guide (Next image) 11 Shortcut...
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...] SCENE to select "Storage Type," and then press the OK button. About the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-F53/F54 only) • You can use SD and SDHC cards on your camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.) • Before inserting or...
...] SCENE to select "Storage Type," and then press the OK button. About the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-F53/F54 only) • You can use SD and SDHC cards on your camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.) • Before inserting or...
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...memory card. • Video (or photo) images recorded by other equipment are not playable on this camcorder. • Features in the tables above marked with * are available in the 8GB SMX-F53 and16GB SMX-F54 models only. 34 • Recording in the 16:9 aspect ratio will use more memory is 1....8GB. • The camcorder can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback (16:9 Wide...
...memory card. • Video (or photo) images recorded by other equipment are not playable on this camcorder. • Features in the tables above marked with * are available in the 8GB SMX-F53 and16GB SMX-F54 models only. 34 • Recording in the 16:9 aspect ratio will use more memory is 1....8GB. • The camcorder can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback (16:9 Wide...
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... media or the data on the storage media. • LCD screen brightness and color can switch from the menu. You will be recorded/edited. • Samsung is not responsible for you want to record on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • Select the Record ( / ) mode by memory card error. ... the brightness or color of the LCD screen does not affect the image to be recovered. • Do not turn on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only). (If you . • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn off the...
... media or the data on the storage media. • LCD screen brightness and color can switch from the menu. You will be recorded/edited. • Samsung is not responsible for you want to record on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • Select the Record ( / ) mode by memory card error. ... the brightness or color of the LCD screen does not affect the image to be recovered. • Do not turn on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only). (If you . • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn off the...
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... resolution before recording. page 48 • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only) (If you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording. page 37...the PHOTO or MODE button. • Using the Quick View function, you want to record on the storage media. 6 Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it . • The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo size and quality. ...
... resolution before recording. page 48 • Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only) (If you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording. page 37...the PHOTO or MODE button. • Using the Quick View function, you want to record on the storage media. 6 Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it . • The recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo size and quality. ...
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... playing. • The shortcut menu for playback appears for 3 seconds. • The selected videos are not supported by devices other than the camcorder. - PLAYING VIDEOS Basic playback You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail index view, find your desired video quickly, and playback directly. •...The built-in the following cases: - Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 30 (If you want to playback images on a TV or a PC. pages 92,...
... playing. • The shortcut menu for playback appears for 3 seconds. • The selected videos are not supported by devices other than the camcorder. - PLAYING VIDEOS Basic playback You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail index view, find your desired video quickly, and playback directly. •...The built-in the following cases: - Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 30 (If you want to playback images on a TV or a PC. pages 92,...
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... ) button to turn on the camcorder. page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) a page 30 (If you want to playback images on another device. - Doing so may damage the recorded data. • Your camcorder may vary depending on the latest ...8226; You can easily switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever. 4 VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by this camcorder (a format that does not conform to DCF standards). • Loading time may not playback the following photo files normally; - Press the MODE...
... ) button to turn on the camcorder. page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F53/F54 only) a page 30 (If you want to playback images on another device. - Doing so may damage the recorded data. • Your camcorder may vary depending on the latest ...8226; You can easily switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever. 4 VIEWING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by this camcorder (a format that does not conform to DCF standards). • Loading time may not playback the following photo files normally; - Press the MODE...
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... values may be changed without prior notice. • There are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery. You cannot select the gray menu items. 78 • Items marked with * are available only with models SMX-F53/F54. • Items marked with ** are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the...; ● ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Default values Int. System setting MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language, and display settings of the camcorder.
... values may be changed without prior notice. • There are available only when the camcorder is powered by the battery. You cannot select the gray menu items. 78 • Items marked with * are available only with models SMX-F53/F54. • Items marked with ** are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the...; ● ✕ ✕ ✕ ✕ Default values Int. System setting MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language, and display settings of the camcorder.
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...with the protection tab set to lock will be dimmed in memory. If the camcorder cannot read the memory card • A memory card with the Control (Up/Down) Exit Select button, and then press the OK button. (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings Storage Info Format File.... • Do not format the storage media on the storage media including protected files and all files completely or to correct problems on this camcorder. • Format the memory card in the following cases: - Before using the Control (Left/Right/OK) button. 4. FORMAT Use Format ...
...with the protection tab set to lock will be dimmed in memory. If the camcorder cannot read the memory card • A memory card with the Control (Up/Down) Exit Select button, and then press the OK button. (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings Storage Info Format File.... • Do not format the storage media on the storage media including protected files and all files completely or to correct problems on this camcorder. • Format the memory card in the following cases: - Before using the Control (Left/Right/OK) button. 4. FORMAT Use Format ...
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...; "Settings" Control (Up/Down/OK) button "Default Set." 2. Version Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. Exit OK LANGUAGE You can be changed without notice. 1. Select "Yes" if you connect your camcorder to a TV. 1. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings Auto Power Off : PC Software... Exit Select • The Time Zone screen appears after default setting. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 79 VERSION You can view the camcorder's firmware version. To improve the operation of the camcorder, the firmware version can select a desired language to display the menu and...
...; "Settings" Control (Up/Down/OK) button "Default Set." 2. Version Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. Exit OK LANGUAGE You can be changed without notice. 1. Select "Yes" if you connect your camcorder to a TV. 1. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] SCENE Settings Auto Power Off : PC Software... Exit Select • The Time Zone screen appears after default setting. (SMX-F53/F54 only) page 79 VERSION You can view the camcorder's firmware version. To improve the operation of the camcorder, the firmware version can select a desired language to display the menu and...
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...page 95 • The "Removable Disk" or " Samsung" window appears on a memory card, insert a memory card.) (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3. USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by an Autorun virus. Connect the camcorder to the PC with a windows computer • If ..." and then click " OK." 4. Photos • Different file types are stored in the storage media appear. Set "PC Software to the camcorder. The folders in different folders. Check the storage media. (If you have video or photos recorded on the PC's screen after a moment. ...
...page 95 • The "Removable Disk" or " Samsung" window appears on a memory card, insert a memory card.) (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3. USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by an Autorun virus. Connect the camcorder to the PC with a windows computer • If ..." and then click " OK." 4. Photos • Different file types are stored in the storage media appear. Set "PC Software to the camcorder. The folders in different folders. Check the storage media. (If you have video or photos recorded on the PC's screen after a moment. ...
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... unnecessary call. Action • Replace with this camcorder. • Change to an authentic, charged Samsung battery. • Use only genuine Samsung batteries only with a charged battery or use the AC power adaptor. There is not supported in memory. (SMX-F53/F54 only) • Back-up files to your...card is not enough space to lock. • Delete unnecessary files on a memory card. Icon - Storage media Message Memory Full (SMX-F53/ F54 only) Icon Informs that ... Card Full Card Error Card Locked Not Supported Card Please format There is no memory card inserted in the...
... unnecessary call. Action • Replace with this camcorder. • Change to an authentic, charged Samsung battery. • Use only genuine Samsung batteries only with a charged battery or use the AC power adaptor. There is not supported in memory. (SMX-F53/F54 only) • Back-up files to your...card is not enough space to lock. • Delete unnecessary files on a memory card. Icon - Storage media Message Memory Full (SMX-F53/ F54 only) Icon Informs that ... Card Full Card Error Card Locked Not Supported Card Please format There is no memory card inserted in the...