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Memory Camcorder SMX-K40BN/SMX-K40SN/SMX-K40LN SMX-K44BN/SMX-K44SN/SMX-K44LN SMX-K45BN/SMX-K45SN/SMX-K45LN SMX-K400BN/SMX-K400SN/SMX-K400LN user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register
Memory Camcorder SMX-K40BN/SMX-K40SN/SMX-K40LN SMX-K44BN/SMX-K44SN/SMX-K44LN SMX-K45BN/SMX-K45SN/SMX-K45LN SMX-K400BN/SMX-K400SN/SMX-K400LN user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register
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After reading this user manual mean : Death or risk of explosion if battery is used . To reduce the risk of personal...or equivalent type. Replace only with a protective grounding connection. • Batteries should always be helpful when operating the camcorder. precautions Warning! • This camcorder should not be used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be exposed to you and others. iv_English ... WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Potential risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow them explicitly.
After reading this user manual mean : Death or risk of explosion if battery is used . To reduce the risk of personal...or equivalent type. Replace only with a protective grounding connection. • Batteries should always be helpful when operating the camcorder. precautions Warning! • This camcorder should not be used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be exposed to you and others. iv_English ... WARNING CAUTION CAUTION Potential risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow them explicitly.
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... to the following models: SMX-K44(16GB), SMX-K45(32GB) NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARK • All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. • The 'SMX-K44' and 'SMX-K45' have built-in this manual. The 'SMX-K40' and 'SMX-K400' does not have.... • Flickr® is a trademark of "Video Resolution" ➥page 55 - item contents on -screen display section means that it handy for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Ex) Submenu item of Yahoo!
... to the following models: SMX-K44(16GB), SMX-K45(32GB) NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARK • All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting. • The 'SMX-K44' and 'SMX-K45' have built-in this manual. The 'SMX-K40' and 'SMX-K400' does not have.... • Flickr® is a trademark of "Video Resolution" ➥page 55 - item contents on -screen display section means that it handy for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Ex) Submenu item of Yahoo!
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...See page 38 for purchase at your camcorder. • Your 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 •... 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-K44 SMX-K45 built-in memory - 16GB 32GB memory card slot 1 slot LCD screen color Lens 52x (Optical), 65x ...
...See page 38 for purchase at your camcorder. • Your 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 •... 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-K44 SMX-K45 built-in memory - 16GB 32GB memory card slot 1 slot LCD screen color Lens 52x (Optical), 65x ...
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... of recordable photos) 18 15 17 +0.3 16 15 JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM 10 5 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory 11 (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 12 6 Battery info. (Remaining battery level) 7 Photo Resolution / Video Resolution 8 Anti-Shake (OIS) 18 14 13 9 LCD Enhancer *... Digital Effect • Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder is turned off and on again. 17 EV (Exposure Value) * • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the 18 Manual Aperture */ Manual Shutter Speed */ C.Nite * order are subject to change without prior notice. ...
... of recordable photos) 18 15 17 +0.3 16 15 JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM 10 5 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory 11 (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 12 6 Battery info. (Remaining battery level) 7 Photo Resolution / Video Resolution 8 Anti-Shake (OIS) 18 14 13 9 LCD Enhancer *... Digital Effect • Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder is turned off and on again. 17 EV (Exposure Value) * • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the 18 Manual Aperture */ Manual Shutter Speed */ C.Nite * order are subject to change without prior notice. ...
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Pressing the OK button will not be kept when the camcorder restarts. • The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. preparation LCD SCREEN INDICATORS STBY ... 1 26_English Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 Quick View 2 Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection/Manual Focus) 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 EV (Exposure Value) * 5 iSCENE Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual) 1 Manual Control Bar/ Value 2 Menu name 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 Value adjust (down) 5 Value adjust ...
Pressing the OK button will not be kept when the camcorder restarts. • The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. preparation LCD SCREEN INDICATORS STBY ... 1 26_English Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 Quick View 2 Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection/Manual Focus) 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 EV (Exposure Value) * 5 iSCENE Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual) 1 Manual Control Bar/ Value 2 Menu name 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 Value adjust (down) 5 Value adjust ...
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...Camera File system)" universal standard established by pressing the Power ( ) button. • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you cannot take photos with the photo image on the screen disappear, and the photo image is an integrated image-file ...to be recorded. ➥page 89 • Do not turn the camcorder off the camcorder or remove a memory card when taking photos as it manually. • LCD screen brightness and color can also turn the camcorder on by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). •...
...Camera File system)" universal standard established by pressing the Power ( ) button. • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you cannot take photos with the photo image on the screen disappear, and the photo image is an integrated image-file ...to be recorded. ➥page 89 • Do not turn the camcorder off the camcorder or remove a memory card when taking photos as it manually. • LCD screen brightness and color can also turn the camcorder on by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association). •...
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...angle) T: Recording enlarged image (telephoto) • You can be decreased by slowly moving increases the zoom speed. If this occurs, use "Manual Focus." ➥page 62 • It is recommended to record using the zoom function, its speed can zoom with handheld recording if the ...angle and 1m (about 39.4 inches) for close-up to "Digital Zoom." ➥page 65 • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is therefore called digital zoom. English_45 Digital zooming is zoomed in and enlarged. W: Wide-angle T: Telephoto ...
...angle) T: Recording enlarged image (telephoto) • You can be decreased by slowly moving increases the zoom speed. If this occurs, use "Manual Focus." ➥page 62 • It is recommended to record using the zoom function, its speed can zoom with handheld recording if the ...angle and 1m (about 39.4 inches) for close-up to "Digital Zoom." ➥page 65 • The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is therefore called digital zoom. English_45 Digital zooming is zoomed in and enlarged. W: Wide-angle T: Telephoto ...
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...Fluorescent " Adjusts for recording or playback (16:9 Wide/4:3 aspect ratio). Select to an HDTV via HDMI, your videos will be applied and indicator ( ) is not focused, correct the focus using "Manual Focus." ➥page 62 3. item contents on the recording conditions. "Cloudy" Adjusts for places... setting depending on -screen display "Auto" Adjusts the White Balance automatically. Displays the image in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to use the standard display aspect ratio of paper so that fills the screen is displayed. 56_English STBY 0:00:00 [475Min9]999...
...Fluorescent " Adjusts for recording or playback (16:9 Wide/4:3 aspect ratio). Select to an HDTV via HDMI, your videos will be applied and indicator ( ) is not focused, correct the focus using "Manual Focus." ➥page 62 3. item contents on the recording conditions. "Cloudy" Adjusts for places... setting depending on -screen display "Auto" Adjusts the White Balance automatically. Displays the image in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to use the standard display aspect ratio of paper so that fills the screen is displayed. 56_English STBY 0:00:00 [475Min9]999...
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... better results. • Do not use a colored object when setting white balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set aperture to manual, the higher the aperture, the brighter the recorded picture will be adjusted in the following cases: • When shooting against the...(natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). on-screen display None Setting the aperture manually: • Press the Control button to adjust the aperture while viewing the image on the subject and recording conditions. Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the LCD screen. - • ...
... better results. • Do not use a colored object when setting white balance: The appropriate tint cannot be set aperture to manual, the higher the aperture, the brighter the recorded picture will be adjusted in the following cases: • When shooting against the...(natural, fluorescent, candlelight, etc.). on-screen display None Setting the aperture manually: • Press the Control button to adjust the aperture while viewing the image on the subject and recording conditions. Aperture The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the LCD screen. - • ...
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...than a slower shutter speed setup. 58_English Black bands that higher shutter speed produces darker image. item contents "Auto" The memory camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of motion. Note that usually appear when shooting... a TV screen become narrower. recording options Shutter Speed The memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on -screen display None Setting the shutter speed manually: You can be set to 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/...
...than a slower shutter speed setup. 58_English Black bands that higher shutter speed produces darker image. item contents "Auto" The memory camcorder automatically sets the appropriate aperture value. A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of motion. Note that usually appear when shooting... a TV screen become narrower. recording options Shutter Speed The memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on -screen display None Setting the shutter speed manually: You can be set to 1/60, 1/100, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/...
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... When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions. • Press the Control button to manual, the higher the exposure, the brighter the recorded picture will be set in situations: - STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] EV Adjust Exit ... EV value. Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button. - If you set between "-2.0" and "+2.0" - EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. When shooting against a reflective natural background such as the value is too bright. -
... When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions. • Press the Control button to manual, the higher the exposure, the brighter the recorded picture will be set in situations: - STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] EV Adjust Exit ... EV value. Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button. - If you set between "-2.0" and "+2.0" - EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. When shooting against a reflective natural background such as the value is too bright. -
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...the subject is set will not work when framing the side of your recording. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Focus Auto Face Detection Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 English_61 If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection feature. • The Face Detection ... face while Face Detection is not a person's face. Focus • The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). • You can also manually focus on a subject depending on the recording conditions. "Manual" Manual focusing may not operate depending on the recording conditions. Also, it adjusts recording ...
...the subject is set will not work when framing the side of your recording. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] Focus Auto Face Detection Manual Exit STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 English_61 If this occurs, turn off the Face Detection feature. • The Face Detection ... face while Face Detection is not a person's face. Focus • The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). • You can also manually focus on a subject depending on the recording conditions. "Manual" Manual focusing may not operate depending on the recording conditions. Also, it adjusts recording ...
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..." is set to adjust the focus. • The manual focus setting will not be applied and the ( ) indicator is turned off . ➥page 65 62_English recording options Focusingmanuallyduringrecording: This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to adjust focus,... then press the OKbutton. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Manual Focus Focusingonanearersubject To focus on the recording conditions...
..." is set to adjust the focus. • The manual focus setting will not be applied and the ( ) indicator is turned off . ➥page 65 62_English recording options Focusingmanuallyduringrecording: This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to adjust focus,... then press the OKbutton. STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Manual Focus Focusingonanearersubject To focus on the recording conditions...
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... turned on. settings options Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your camcorder so that is connected to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an HDMI cable, the TV (Anynet+ supported) is operated (Recording start , set "Demo" to "5 ...on the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function, refer to the user manual of Samsung's Anynet+ supported TV. 94_English Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to an Anynet+ supporting TV with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. None • When you turn the camcorder off before Demo ...
... turned on. settings options Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your camcorder so that is connected to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an HDMI cable, the TV (Anynet+ supported) is operated (Recording start , set "Demo" to "5 ...on the Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) function, refer to the user manual of Samsung's Anynet+ supported TV. 94_English Anynet+ is an AV network system that enables you to an Anynet+ supporting TV with an Anynet+ supported Samsung TV remote control. None • When you turn the camcorder off before Demo ...
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...ON OFF HDMI Signal flow Mini HDMI cable 1. Turn on a HDTV, the images are upconverted to 1280x720/60p or 1920x1080/60p. This connection is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. To playback high quality videos from your camcorder, check ... upconverting SD quality recorded images to HD for playback on the side of your camcorder to the HDMI jack on the side of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on your TV's user manual. W OOFNF T MODE English_95 The connection methods and quality of your video recorded...
...ON OFF HDMI Signal flow Mini HDMI cable 1. Turn on a HDTV, the images are upconverted to 1280x720/60p or 1920x1080/60p. This connection is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. To playback high quality videos from your camcorder, check ... upconverting SD quality recorded images to HD for playback on the side of your camcorder to the HDMI jack on the side of the image viewed on the TV screen differ depending on your TV's user manual. W OOFNF T MODE English_95 The connection methods and quality of your video recorded...
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... can use the Anynet + function if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet+ supported TV. UnderstandingtheHDMIcable: HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is Anynet+function? The HDMI jack on . For more information, refer to the Anynet+ supported TV's user manual. If the camcorder is connected with other devices Whatis a compact...
... can use the Anynet + function if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet+ supported TV. UnderstandingtheHDMIcable: HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is Anynet+function? The HDMI jack on . For more information, refer to the Anynet+ supported TV's user manual. If the camcorder is connected with other devices Whatis a compact...
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... TV W OOFNF Signal flow T MODE R AUDIO L Audio/Video cable VIDEO Use the provided Audio/Video cable to connect the camcorder to the TV. 2. Stereo Type Monaural Type AUDIO VIDEO R L AUDIO VIDEO Red White Yellow Yellow White English_97 Connect the provided Audio/Video cable to the ... being used with. Turn on your TV and set the TV's input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. • If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the white plug...
... TV W OOFNF Signal flow T MODE R AUDIO L Audio/Video cable VIDEO Use the provided Audio/Video cable to connect the camcorder to the TV. 2. Stereo Type Monaural Type AUDIO VIDEO R L AUDIO VIDEO Red White Yellow Yellow White English_97 Connect the provided Audio/Video cable to the ... being used with. Turn on your TV and set the TV's input selector to the Input your camcorder is connected to. • Refer to the TV's instruction manual to see how to select the TV input. • If only a mono audio input is available on the TV set, use the white plug...
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...high, the video information may include noise. • If the "TVDisplay" is connected to. • Refer to your TV's instruction manual to see how to set "Off", the TV screen will not display the camcorder's OSD (On Screen Display) menus. ➥page 93 • You will only hear audio from the... camcorder on your TV in Video playback mode. • If you record videos in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to an HDTV via HDMI, your TV. 2. Select the playback mode on LCD and TV screen ratio Icon Subject ...
...high, the video information may include noise. • If the "TVDisplay" is connected to. • Refer to your TV's instruction manual to see how to set "Off", the TV screen will not display the camcorder's OSD (On Screen Display) menus. ➥page 93 • You will only hear audio from the... camcorder on your TV in Video playback mode. • If you record videos in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to an HDTV via HDMI, your TV. 2. Select the playback mode on LCD and TV screen ratio Icon Subject ...
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...Audio/Video cable VIDEO Yellow 1. Turn on the camcorder and press the MODEbutton to select the Play...selector, set it to the input mode. 3. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders) ...recording device, then start playback on your camcorder. • Refer to a recorder with an HDMI cable. • Since dubbing is finished...; To record the date/time, display it on this camcorder can record (dub) images played back on the LCD ...will be dubbed by connecting with your camcorder. • Videos recorded on this camcorder onto other video devices, such as VCRs...
...Audio/Video cable VIDEO Yellow 1. Turn on the camcorder and press the MODEbutton to select the Play...selector, set it to the input mode. 3. Connect your camcorder to the recording device (VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders) ...recording device, then start playback on your camcorder. • Refer to a recorder with an HDMI cable. • Since dubbing is finished...; To record the date/time, display it on this camcorder can record (dub) images played back on the LCD ...will be dubbed by connecting with your camcorder. • Videos recorded on this camcorder onto other video devices, such as VCRs...