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...video compression technology, H.264, uses a high compression rate to the screen lighting conditions for the camcorder. Simple & easy user interface Designed to this slot, the memory camcorder has built-in memory for better monitoring under strong sunlight. Twice the memory options (16GB (SMX-K44 only), 32GB (SMX-K45 only)) 8 00'/' 5 .0%& The memory camcorder...'s external memory slot accepts high capacity SDHC cards. High-resolution image through Mobile DNIe The Samsung memory camcorder has 3DNR ...
...video compression technology, H.264, uses a high compression rate to the screen lighting conditions for the camcorder. Simple & easy user interface Designed to this slot, the memory camcorder has built-in memory for better monitoring under strong sunlight. Twice the memory options (16GB (SMX-K44 only), 32GB (SMX-K45 only)) 8 00'/' 5 .0%& The memory camcorder...'s external memory slot accepts high capacity SDHC cards. High-resolution image through Mobile DNIe The Samsung memory camcorder has 3DNR ...
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... played back because of a defect in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with the Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format. • Please note that this camcorder or a memory card, etc. Also, Samsung cannot be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents, and cannot compensate for... for any damages. • Make a backup of the copyright owner except for consumer use with the high-capacity built-in memory (16GB (SMX-K44 only), (32GB (SMX-K45 only)) and an external memory card. • This camcorder records video in the camcorder or memory card.
... played back because of a defect in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with the Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format. • Please note that this camcorder or a memory card, etc. Also, Samsung cannot be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents, and cannot compensate for... for any damages. • Make a backup of the copyright owner except for consumer use with the high-capacity built-in memory (16GB (SMX-K44 only), (32GB (SMX-K45 only)) and an external memory card. • This camcorder records video in the camcorder or memory card.
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... Inc. • Flickr® is a trademark of Yahoo! Ex) Submenu item of "Video Resolution" ➥page 55 - item contents on-screen display "TV Super Fine" Videos recorded in 720x480(60i) resolution at super-fine image quality. (If set, corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen...on-screen display section means that it handy for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. xii_English Although some features of 'SMX-K40', 'SMX-K400', 'SMX-K44' and 'SMX-K45' are different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of model SMX-K40 are used in this user manual. • The...
... Inc. • Flickr® is a trademark of Yahoo! Ex) Submenu item of "Video Resolution" ➥page 55 - item contents on-screen display "TV Super Fine" Videos recorded in 720x480(60i) resolution at super-fine image quality. (If set, corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen...on-screen display section means that it handy for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. xii_English Although some features of 'SMX-K40', 'SMX-K400', 'SMX-K44' and 'SMX-K45' are different, they operate in the same way. • Illustrations of model SMX-K40 are used in this user manual. • The...
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contents playback 46 46 Changing the playback mode 47 Playing videos 50 Viewing photos recording options 51 playback options 69 0_English 51 Changing the menu settings 53 Menu items 54 Using the recording menu items 54 iSCENE 55 Video Resolution 55 Photo Resolution 56 16:9 Wide 56 White Balance 57 Aperture 58 Shutter Speed 59 EV (Exposure Value) 60 C.Nite 60 Back Light 61 Focus 63 Digital Effect 64 Fader 64 Wind Cut 65 Zoom Type 66 Time Lapse REC 68 Guideline 69 Menu items 70 Multi view option 71 Play option 72 Delete 73 Protect 74 Copy (SMX-K44/K45 only)
contents playback 46 46 Changing the playback mode 47 Playing videos 50 Viewing photos recording options 51 playback options 69 0_English 51 Changing the menu settings 53 Menu items 54 Using the recording menu items 54 iSCENE 55 Video Resolution 55 Photo Resolution 56 16:9 Wide 56 White Balance 57 Aperture 58 Shutter Speed 59 EV (Exposure Value) 60 C.Nite 60 Back Light 61 Focus 63 Digital Effect 64 Fader 64 Wind Cut 65 Zoom Type 66 Time Lapse REC 68 Guideline 69 Menu items 70 Multi view option 71 Play option 72 Delete 73 Protect 74 Copy (SMX-K44/K45 only)
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.... Note that the battery pack discharges faster in the recording mode without zoom) The continuous recording time of the camcorder in the table shows the available recording time when the camcorder is performed. Video resolution TV Super Fine ( ) 720 x 480 (60i) TV Fine ( ) TV Normal ( ) 640 x 480 (... after recording starts. English_19 When actually recording, the battery pack may differ according to record on the camcorder. Figures shown above are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the record start/stop and...
.... Note that the battery pack discharges faster in the recording mode without zoom) The continuous recording time of the camcorder in the table shows the available recording time when the camcorder is performed. Video resolution TV Super Fine ( ) 720 x 480 (60i) TV Fine ( ) TV Normal ( ) 640 x 480 (... after recording starts. English_19 When actually recording, the battery pack may differ according to record on the camcorder. Figures shown above are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the record start/stop and...
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... recordable time) 8 4 Photo image counter 9 (Total number of 9,999. English_25 You can easily record videos or photos 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 * 18 1/30 19 13 21 10 Back...Date/Time Display 15 Time Zone memory card capacity. 16 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...
... recordable time) 8 4 Photo image counter 9 (Total number of 9,999. English_25 You can easily record videos or photos 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 * 18 1/30 19 13 21 10 Back...Date/Time Display 15 Time Zone memory card capacity. 16 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...
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... ( ) / Pause 0:00:00/0:00:55 11 5 3 Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time) 6 4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 7 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 8 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 10 JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM 100-0001 9 File Name (File number) 9 10 Date/Time Display 11 Play...
... ( ) / Pause 0:00:00/0:00:55 11 5 3 Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time) 6 4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 7 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 8 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 10 JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM 100-0001 9 File Name (File number) 9 10 Date/Time Display 11 Play...
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...Video Move Full View 1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection 4 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 5 4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 5 Now / Total file number 7 6 Error File 7 Scroll bar 8 8 Delete Selected 9 Button Guide 10 Copy Selected (SMX-K44/K45... (Current image / total number of recorded images) 6 4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory 7 (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 8 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Photo Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 File name (File number) 9 10 OK Guide (Next image) 11 Shortcut menu ...
...Video Move Full View 1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection 4 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 5 4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 5 Now / Total file number 7 6 Error File 7 Scroll bar 8 8 Delete Selected 9 Button Guide 10 Copy Selected (SMX-K44/K45... (Current image / total number of recorded images) 6 4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory 7 (SMX-K44/K45 only)) 8 5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Photo Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 File name (File number) 9 10 OK Guide (Next image) 11 Shortcut menu ...
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... data, you have to the card. • Do not use a memory card formatted by other than the set value. However, the higher the resolution, the more memory will be used with another device, format it . This is normal and is not guaranteed that your memory card using a memory... system. • Using a lower write speed memory card when recording a video may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. • Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. • We recommend using this camcorder. • You have to avoid data loss. • It is...
... data, you have to the card. • Do not use a memory card formatted by other than the set value. However, the higher the resolution, the more memory will be used with another device, format it . This is normal and is not guaranteed that your memory card using a memory... system. • Using a lower write speed memory card when recording a video may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. • Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. • We recommend using this camcorder. • You have to avoid data loss. • It is...
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...30min. 38min. 2GB 47min. 60min. 77min. 60min. 77min. Recordable time for videos Media Capacity TV Super Fine ( ) 720x480(60i) TV Fine ( ) 720x480(60i) TV Normal ( ) 720x480(60i) built-in memory* Capacity Mode resolution 800x600 4:3 1600x1200 848x480 16:9 1696x960 16GB 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 ...: a ctual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of images according to the resolution / memory capacity. • For recording videos and photos, please note the approximate maximum limits. about the storage media Recordable time and capacity • The...
...30min. 38min. 2GB 47min. 60min. 77min. 60min. 77min. Recordable time for videos Media Capacity TV Super Fine ( ) 720x480(60i) TV Fine ( ) 720x480(60i) TV Normal ( ) 720x480(60i) built-in memory* Capacity Mode resolution 800x600 4:3 1600x1200 848x480 16:9 1696x960 16GB 9,999 9,999 9,999 9,999 ...: a ctual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of images according to the resolution / memory capacity. • For recording videos and photos, please note the approximate maximum limits. about the storage media Recordable time and capacity • The...
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... • Video (or photo) images recorded by this camcorder. • Items marked with * are measured under Samsung's standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on the test or use condition. • The camcorder provides five resolution options for ...camcorder. Memory cards bigger than 4:3 aspect ratio. • The previous figures are available only with 16GB (SMX-K44 only), 32GB (SMX-K45 only) models. • For recording, 16:9 aspect ratio will use more memory than 32GB in capacity may not work properly. • A memory card that is used to store a video...
... • Video (or photo) images recorded by this camcorder. • Items marked with * are measured under Samsung's standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on the test or use condition. • The camcorder provides five resolution options for ...camcorder. Memory cards bigger than 4:3 aspect ratio. • The previous figures are available only with 16GB (SMX-K44 only), 32GB (SMX-K45 only) models. • For recording, 16:9 aspect ratio will use more memory than 32GB in capacity may not work properly. • A memory card that is used to store a video...
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... 1. When recording is finished, turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. • Connect a power source to the camcorder. ➥page 16 (A battery pack or an AC power adaptor) • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you have recorded. •... to turn on the camcorder. • You can also turn the camcorder off and on -screen information display. ➥page 25 • Eject the battery pack when you want to record on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • If required, change the video resolution and aspect ratio at ...
... 1. When recording is finished, turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. • Connect a power source to the camcorder. ➥page 16 (A battery pack or an AC power adaptor) • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you have recorded. •... to turn on the camcorder. • You can also turn the camcorder off and on -screen information display. ➥page 25 • Eject the battery pack when you want to record on a memory card, insert a memory card.) • If required, change the video resolution and aspect ratio at ...
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...heard. Check the subject on by pressing the Power ( ) button. • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you can also turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. 3. Adjusting the brightness or color of the LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded... cameras: Image files can be used on the camcorder. • You can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording. ➥page 42 44_English When taking photos as it may vary depending on the subject and resolution setup. • Audio will not be recorded ...
...heard. Check the subject on by pressing the Power ( ) button. • Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you can also turn the camcorder on the LCD screen. 3. Adjusting the brightness or color of the LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded... cameras: Image files can be used on the camcorder. • You can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording. ➥page 42 44_English When taking photos as it may vary depending on the subject and resolution setup. • Audio will not be recorded ...
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MENU ITEMS • Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. ➥pages 54~68 Recording menu items Items iSCENE Video Resolution Photo Resolution 16:9 Wide White Balance Aperture Shutter Speed EV C.Nite Back Light Focus Digital Effect Fader Wind Cut Zoom Type Time Lapse REC Guideline Settings Record ) mode Default value Auto TV Fine 1696x960 (16:9 Wide) On Auto Auto Auto 0 Off Off Auto Off Off Off Intelli-Zoom Off Off - : Possible Page 54 55 55 56 56 57 58 59 60 60 61 63 64 64 65 66 68 82 English_53
MENU ITEMS • Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. ➥pages 54~68 Recording menu items Items iSCENE Video Resolution Photo Resolution 16:9 Wide White Balance Aperture Shutter Speed EV C.Nite Back Light Focus Digital Effect Fader Wind Cut Zoom Type Time Lapse REC Guideline Settings Record ) mode Default value Auto TV Fine 1696x960 (16:9 Wide) On Auto Auto Auto 0 Off Off Auto Off Off Off Intelli-Zoom Off Off - : Possible Page 54 55 55 56 56 57 58 59 60 60 61 63 64 64 65 66 68 82 English_53
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... contents on the resolution of a video to be recorded. Photo Resolution You can record in 1696x960 resolution. However, the better the resolution is used. • The recording times depend on -screen display "1696x960 (16:9)" Records in "TV Super Fine", "TV Fine", "TV Normal", "Web Fine" and "Web Normal" modes. This camcorder can select the resolution of recordable...
... contents on the resolution of a video to be recorded. Photo Resolution You can record in 1696x960 resolution. However, the better the resolution is used. • The recording times depend on -screen display "1696x960 (16:9)" Records in "TV Super Fine", "TV Fine", "TV Normal", "Web Fine" and "Web Normal" modes. This camcorder can select the resolution of recordable...
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...as a piece of "Web Fine" and "Web Normal" record movie in 4:3 aspect ratio even when you record videos in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to the outdoor lighting. are displayed. 2. recording options 16:9 Wide You can select the desired LCD display aspect ...HDMI, your videos will be applied and indicator ( ) is displayed. 56_English STBY 0:00:00 [475Min9]999 Set White Balance. ~ Set { Exit White thick paper vvmum tvkl STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Set White Balance. Press the OK button. • The white balance setting will play back in 16:9 mode. • Video resolution...
...as a piece of "Web Fine" and "Web Normal" record movie in 4:3 aspect ratio even when you record videos in 4:3 mode, then connect the camcorder to the outdoor lighting. are displayed. 2. recording options 16:9 Wide You can select the desired LCD display aspect ...HDMI, your videos will be applied and indicator ( ) is displayed. 56_English STBY 0:00:00 [475Min9]999 Set White Balance. ~ Set { Exit White thick paper vvmum tvkl STBY 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 Set White Balance. Press the OK button. • The white balance setting will play back in 16:9 mode. • Video resolution...
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...camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥page 36 (If you combine a video clip of "TVSuperFine" with another video clip of the two files to select "Edit" "Combine." 5. If the total size of "TVFine", which has the same resolution... cannot be combined. (4:3 vs 16:9 wide) - Videos recorded or edited by using Samsung Intelli-studio. • You cannot combine protected images. EDIT (COMBINE) You can simply switch between the video thumbnail image being selected for combining (the ( ) ...
...camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥page 23 • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥page 36 (If you combine a video clip of "TVSuperFine" with another video clip of the two files to select "Edit" "Combine." 5. If the total size of "TVFine", which has the same resolution... cannot be combined. (4:3 vs 16:9 wide) - Videos recorded or edited by using Samsung Intelli-studio. • You cannot combine protected images. EDIT (COMBINE) You can simply switch between the video thumbnail image being selected for combining (the ( ) ...
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... with selected item. • To end the slide show with "Music" background music. (The background music is displayed as shown below. - Resolution • Press the MENU button again after confirming. Date - Duration - Select an option by pressing theControlbutton and then press theOK...;/OK) to select "SlideShowOption." 2. Size - SLIDE SHOW OPTION You can see the image information for all images. 1. Select a desired video clip using the Control button OK). • The information of the selected file is selected randomly from 5 sample music files stored.) 3.
... with selected item. • To end the slide show with "Music" background music. (The background music is displayed as shown below. - Resolution • Press the MENU button again after confirming. Date - Duration - Select an option by pressing theControlbutton and then press theOK...;/OK) to select "SlideShowOption." 2. Size - SLIDE SHOW OPTION You can see the image information for all images. 1. Select a desired video clip using the Control button OK). • The information of the selected file is selected randomly from 5 sample music files stored.) 3.
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... file is created when more folders can use your files to page 55 for video resolution. SDV_9999.MP4 is created in the 999th folder (i.e. If you edit videos using a PC. English_109 Backup your camcorder as a storage device. A new folder is ".MP4." • Refer to 9,999 files can be created in one... can be named as SDE_####.MP4 when you modify it, this camcorder may not be playable. A new folder is created. • Up to page 55 for photo resolution. • When the 9,999th file is created in the 999 VIDEO folder), no more than 9,999 files are compressed in H.264 ...
... file is created when more folders can use your files to page 55 for video resolution. SDV_9999.MP4 is created in the 999th folder (i.e. If you edit videos using a PC. English_109 Backup your camcorder as a storage device. A new folder is ".MP4." • Refer to 9,999 files can be created in one... can be named as SDE_####.MP4 when you modify it, this camcorder may not be playable. A new folder is created. • Up to page 55 for photo resolution. • When the 9,999th file is created in the 999 VIDEO folder), no more than 9,999 files are compressed in H.264 ...
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..." "C.Nite", "iSCENE", "Aperture : Manual", "Shutter Speed : Manual", "Digital Effect : Mirror, Mosaic, Step printing", "Video Resolution : Web Fine, Web Normal" "C.Nite", "16:9 Wide" "Time Lapse REC" "C.Nite", "Aperture : Manual" "C.Nite", "Shutter Speed : Manual" "16:9 Wide ...: Off", "Video Resolution : Web Normal, Web Fine" "C.Nite", "Digital Effect : Mirror, Mosaic, Step printing", "Video Resolution : Web Fine, Web Normal" "16:9 Wide" "Video Resolution : Web Fine, Web Normal" English_125 Explanation/Solution • You cannot select grayed...
..." "C.Nite", "iSCENE", "Aperture : Manual", "Shutter Speed : Manual", "Digital Effect : Mirror, Mosaic, Step printing", "Video Resolution : Web Fine, Web Normal" "C.Nite", "16:9 Wide" "Time Lapse REC" "C.Nite", "Aperture : Manual" "C.Nite", "Shutter Speed : Manual" "16:9 Wide ...: Off", "Video Resolution : Web Normal, Web Fine" "C.Nite", "Digital Effect : Mirror, Mosaic, Step printing", "Video Resolution : Web Fine, Web Normal" "16:9 Wide" "Video Resolution : Web Fine, Web Normal" English_125 Explanation/Solution • You cannot select grayed...