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... Optical Power Zoom, 65x Intelli-Zoom, and 2200x Digital Zoom Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality. 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. In addition to the screen lighting conditions for the camcorder. High-resolution image through Mobile DNIe The Samsung memory camcorder...
... Optical Power Zoom, 65x Intelli-Zoom, and 2200x Digital Zoom Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality. 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. In addition to the screen lighting conditions for the camcorder. High-resolution image through Mobile DNIe The Samsung memory camcorder...
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... also allows direct uploading of your friends is used when upconverting SD recordings to the web! SD to be printed. It presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to sort thumbnails of recorded videos and photos in HD quality by setting the HD OUTPUT switch on the side of your videos to HD for playback on a HDTV. ~ vvmum { tvkl Off On iSCENE View Auto Date View 01/JAN...
... also allows direct uploading of your friends is used when upconverting SD recordings to the web! SD to be printed. It presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to sort thumbnails of recorded videos and photos in HD quality by setting the HD OUTPUT switch on the side of your videos to HD for playback on a HDTV. ~ vvmum { tvkl Off On iSCENE View Auto Date View 01/JAN...
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... dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended 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 lightning and powerline surges. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should not be placed in a built-in installation such as vases...
... dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended 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 lightning and powerline surges. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. 19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION: Power-supply cords should not be placed in a built-in installation such as vases...
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... abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on the TV screen or...
... abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on the TV screen or...
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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 box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ~ vvmum { tvkl Model Name SMX-K40, SMX-K400 SMX...
... 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 box, call Samsung's Customer Care Center. ~ vvmum { tvkl Model Name SMX-K40, SMX-K400 SMX...
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... recorded on or off, access the menu and change the setting values by 1 hour. • Charging the built-in rechargeable battery The built-in battery is always recharged while your camcorder. 1. preparation INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE • Initial setting is available in all operating modes. • To read the menus or messages in your geographical area with Control button then press the OK button. • The Date/Time Set screen...
... recorded on or off, access the menu and change the setting values by 1 hour. • Charging the built-in rechargeable battery The built-in battery is always recharged while your camcorder. 1. preparation INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE • Initial setting is available in all operating modes. • To read the menus or messages in your geographical area with Control button then press the OK button. • The Date/Time Set screen...
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... power adaptor) • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you record videos. ➥pages 53~68 • During recording, some button operations are described below and on the LCD panel. recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are unavailable. (MODE button, MENU button, etc.) 42_English Open the LCD screen to the STBY mode. • During a Quick view, use the Control buttons OK) for playback search or deleting the current file. If the mode...
... power adaptor) • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you record videos. ➥pages 53~68 • During recording, some button operations are described below and on the LCD panel. recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are unavailable. (MODE button, MENU button, etc.) 42_English Open the LCD screen to the STBY mode. • During a Quick view, use the Control buttons OK) for playback search or deleting the current file. If the mode...
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... EASY Q button, most functions turn the camcorder on by pressing the Recording start /stop or MODE button. • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during EASY q operation: • The following functions are set prior to the images. • During recording, you want to add any problem with the audio and video recording. • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. Unavailable buttons during recording, the system is switched to "Auto." (Focus, iSCENE...
... EASY Q button, most functions turn the camcorder on by pressing the Recording start /stop or MODE button. • If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during EASY q operation: • The following functions are set prior to the images. • During recording, you want to add any problem with the audio and video recording. • Do not operate the Power ( ) button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media. Unavailable buttons during recording, the system is switched to "Auto." (Focus, iSCENE...
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... photo record mode. You can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your preference. ~ vvmum { tvkl 2. When taking photos as it manually. • LCD screen brightness and color can be adjusted from the menu. Press the PHOTO button. • Shutter sound is an integrated image-file format for Camera File system)" universal standard established by your camcorder conform to change the photo resolution at your recording. ➥page 42 44_English Check the subject on all digital devices...
... photo record mode. You can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your preference. ~ vvmum { tvkl 2. When taking photos as it manually. • LCD screen brightness and color can be adjusted from the menu. Press the PHOTO button. • Shutter sound is an integrated image-file format for Camera File system)" universal standard established by your camcorder conform to change the photo resolution at your recording. ➥page 42 44_English Check the subject on all digital devices...
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... power off or eject a memory card during photo playback. Use the Control button to select the desired photos, and then press the OK button. • Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while. • To view the previous/next photo, press the Control button To return to playback images on the latest created or played file. 3. 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. 1. Your camcorder...
... power off or eject a memory card during photo playback. Use the Control button to select the desired photos, and then press the OK button. • Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while. • To view the previous/next photo, press the Control button To return to playback images on the latest created or played file. 3. 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. 1. Your camcorder...
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Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥page 36 (If you want to save the storyboard image on the storage media, press the PHOTO button. Then you want to playback images 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...
Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥page 36 (If you want to save the storyboard image on the storage media, press the PHOTO button. Then you want to playback images 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...
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... LCD screen for your video, helping you can simply switch between video and 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 printed. ➥page75 • The storyboard printing may not display the entire image on a memory card, insert a memory card.) 2. Use the Control button...
... LCD screen for your video, helping you can simply switch between video and 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 printed. ➥page75 • The storyboard printing may not display the entire image on a memory card, insert a memory card.) 2. Use the Control button...
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... the menu. menu items • You can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the camcorder. English_83 Settings menu items ( ) : Possible : Not possible Items Storage Type * Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Date/Time Display LCD Brightness LCD Color Auto LCD Off ** Menu Design Transparency Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off ** Quick On STBY PC Software TV Display Default Set Version Language Demo Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Record ( / ) mode Play mode (Thumbnail index screen) Video Photo ...
... the menu. menu items • You can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the camcorder. English_83 Settings menu items ( ) : Possible : Not possible Items Storage Type * Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Date/Time Display LCD Brightness LCD Color Auto LCD Off ** Menu Design Transparency Beep Sound Shutter Sound Auto Power Off ** Quick On STBY PC Software TV Display Default Set Version Language Demo Anynet+(HDMI-CEC) Record ( / ) mode Play mode (Thumbnail index screen) Video Photo ...
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connecting to other devices VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can use the same remote control for the "16:9Wide" setting. 98_English Image display depending on your camcorder and start to playback videos. • Press the MODEbutton to select the Play mode. ➥page 23 • This camcorder supports the Anynet+ function, therefore, you record videos in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to an HDTV via HDMI, your videos will only hear audio from the camcorder on your TV in...
connecting to other devices VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can use the same remote control for the "16:9Wide" setting. 98_English Image display depending on your camcorder and start to playback videos. • Press the MODEbutton to select the Play mode. ➥page 23 • This camcorder supports the Anynet+ function, therefore, you record videos in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to an HDTV via HDMI, your videos will only hear audio from the camcorder on your TV in...
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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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..., your antivirus software to the latest version. Photos Videos 108_English Be sure to update your computer may be infected by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. using with the USB cable. ➥page 100 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on a memory card, insert a memory card.) (SMX-K44/K45 only) 3. Connect the camcorder to the PC 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...
..., your antivirus software to the latest version. Photos Videos 108_English Be sure to update your computer may be infected by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. using with the USB cable. ➥page 100 • The "Removable Disk" or "Samsung" window appears on a memory card, insert a memory card.) (SMX-K44/K45 only) 3. Connect the camcorder to the PC 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...
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... important files to be initialized or replaced and the data will be deleted. troubleshooting Playback Message Read Error The Number of the camcorder. Cannot copy videos. Informs that... Some problems occurred during the winter and then using it in for 1~2 hours before using it . • When does condensation occur? Folder and files have reached capacity • and you temporarily may need to your camcorder in a dry area for repair. to "Reset." Turn...
... important files to be initialized or replaced and the data will be deleted. troubleshooting Playback Message Read Error The Number of the camcorder. Cannot copy videos. Informs that... Some problems occurred during the winter and then using it in for 1~2 hours before using it . • When does condensation occur? Folder and files have reached capacity • and you temporarily may need to your camcorder in a dry area for repair. to "Reset." Turn...
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... MODE button to your camcorder. Playback is interrupted unexpectedly. • Check if the AC adaptor or battery pack is not an error. Image files recorded on another camcorder may not appear at actual size. troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically. Explanation/Solution • Set "Focus" to the proper jack. ➥page 95 122_English The Time Lapse REC function does not support sound. ➥page 66 Photos recorded on the surface. Adjust the focus manually...
... MODE button to your camcorder. Playback is interrupted unexpectedly. • Check if the AC adaptor or battery pack is not an error. Image files recorded on another camcorder may not appear at actual size. troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically. Explanation/Solution • Set "Focus" to the proper jack. ➥page 95 122_English The Time Lapse REC function does not support sound. ➥page 66 Photos recorded on the surface. Adjust the focus manually...
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... technical specifications and design may be changed without 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...
... technical specifications and design may be changed without 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...
