Samsung SMX-K400LN, User Manual

Page 1: ...Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register Memory Camcorder user manual SMX K40BN SMX K40SN SMX K40LN SMX K44BN SMX K44SN SMX K44LN SMX K45BN SMX K45SN SMX K45LN SMX K400BN SMX K400SN SMX K400LN ...

Page 2: ... SSD is very stable durable and makes less noise while in operation It is environment friendly because low electric power is required User friendly functions User friendly EASY Q optimises your memory camcorder to the recording conditions automatically providing beginners with the best performance Twice the memory options 16GB SMX K44 only 32GB SMX K45 only The memory camcorder s external memory s...

Page 3: ...es them into the storage media It presents a quick overview of your video helping you to understand the overall topic Preview Storyboard printing with the VIEW button This function provides a preview of the 16 image storyboard to be printed SD to HD quality upscaling function You can enjoy viewing your video recorded in SD in HD quality by setting the HD OUTPUT switch on the side of your camcorder...

Page 4: ...g the camcorder These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference precautions Warning This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or similar Caution Danger of...

Page 5: ... Also Samsung cannot be held responsible for your recorded video and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this camcorder or a memory card etc Samsung shall not be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents and cannot compensate for any damages Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC We recommend...

Page 6: ...ng the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipping over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the appar...

Page 7: ...ce your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug 19 POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 20 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or ca...

Page 8: ... the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power supply cord or plug is damaged b If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER c If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water d If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are...

Page 9: ...its for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no gu...

Page 10: ...usual when the camcorder is at low temperature as in cold areas or right after the power is turned on Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the camcorder rises Note that this will have no effect on the image in a storage media so there is no cause for concern Hold the camcorder correctly Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it the LCD monitor could det...

Page 11: ...audio noise may also be present in picture and sound Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas If the camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide the external or internal termin...

Page 12: ...rate correctly refer to Troubleshooting The SMX K44 and SMX K45 have a 16GB and 32GB built in memory respectively but also use memory cards The SMX K40 and SMX K400 does not have built in memory and uses memory cards exclusively 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 d...

Page 13: ...erial damage Heed all instructions carefully Unplug from power supply Do not touch product Prohibited action WARNING Death or risk of serious personal injury This precaution must be kept Do not disassemble product CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or material damage Do not bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object There m...

Page 14: ... has damaged split or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by children consult a physician immediately Keep the camcorder away from water when us...

Page 15: ...aust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time Do not expose the camcorder to sand or water when recording at the beach or pool or recording on a rainy day Doing so may cause...

Page 16: ...for data loss Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate W 4 4 W Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or humid places There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms W 4 4 W Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Do not use the...

Page 17: ...mcorder 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 ...

Page 18: ...tion 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 playback 46 recording options 51 playback options 69 0 _English ...

Page 19: ...ngs menu items 84 Storage Type SMX K44 K45 only 84 Storage Info 85 Format 85 File No 86 Time Zone 88 Date Time Set 88 Date Type 88 Time Type 89 Date Time Display 89 LCD Brightness 89 LCD Color 90 Auto LCD Off 90 Menu Design 90 Transparency 91 Beep Sound 91 Shutter Sound 91 Auto Power Off 92 Quick On STBY 93 PC Software 93 TV Display 93 Default Set 93 Version 93 Language 94 Demo 94 Anynet HDMI CEC ...

Page 20: ...dows computer 102 Using the Intelli studio program 108 Transferring videos photos from the camcorder to your computer 110 Maintenance 111 Additional information 113 Using your camcorder abroad 114 Troubleshooting 126 Specifications connecting to other devices 95 using with a Windows computer 100 maintenance additional information 110 Troubleshooting Specifications 0 _English ...

Page 21: ...y available SDHC SD High Capacity cards with this camcorder Set the appropriate storage media page 36 SMX K44 K45 only 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot page 16 You can record videos in H 264 format You can record videos in H 264 format which enables you to conveniently email and share videos with your friends and family You can also take photos with your camcorder Step1 Get ready English...

Page 22: ...tically when you open the LCD screen You can also turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power button 2 Press the PHOTO button fully when you are ready RECORDING VIDEOS WITH H 264 FORMAT RECORDING PHOTOS Your camcorder is compatible with H 264 recording format which achieves efficient coding of high quality video with less capacity You can record videos in SD standard definition The default setting...

Page 23: ...ly switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever 3 Use the Control button to select a desired video or photo and then press the Control button OK Step 3 Play back videos or photos Step 4 Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of Intelli studio on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio program built in your camcorder you can import vide...

Page 24: ... the Play mode Press the MENU button Control button OK to select Delete page 72 If the storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos data that have been Step 5 Delete videos or photos IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC 1 Launch the Intelli studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via the USB cable A new file saving ...

Page 25: ...ting to know your camcorder The contents may vary depending on the sales region Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such as the AC adaptor or the batteries A memory card is not included See page 38 for memory cards compatible with your cam...

Page 26: ...glish MENU button Anti Shake OIS button Control button OK Zoom W T button LCD Enhancer button Recording start stop button EASY Q button LCD screen Display VIEW button Power button HD OUTPUT switch ON OFF 5 4 1 2 3 6 7 9 10 8 vu vmm tvkl 6 9 7 8 1 3 2 5 4 ...

Page 27: ...ory card cover PHOTO button ⓐ Battery pack slot Grip belt ⓑ Memory card slot Grip belt hook OPEN Built in speaker Tripod receptacle Internal microphone 4 1 2 3 6 7 8 5 9 English_13 Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording CAUTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 ⓐ ⓑ ⓐ ⓑ 8 7 9 ...

Page 28: ...our camcorder REAR VIEW Mode indicator Jack cover Record mode Video Photo ⓐ HDMI jack Play mode ⓑ USB jack MODE button ⓒ AV jack AV Recording start stop button ⓓ DC IN jack DC IN CHG charging indicator 4 1 2 3 5 ⓐ ⓑ ⓓ ⓒ 5 4 2 3 1 ...

Page 29: ... or dust on the screen with a soft cloth WARNING Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder ATTACHING THE GRIP BELT Adjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start stop button with your thumb Please note if the hand strap is adjusted too tight and you use excessive force to insert your hand the hand stra...

Page 30: ...as shown in the figure 2 Insert the battery pack into the battery slot until it locks Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up while the battery pack is placed as shown in the figure 3 Slide and close the battery slot cover Ejecting the battery pack 1 Pull the ejected battery out in the direction as shown in the figure 2 Slide and close the battery slot cover Remove the battery pack separately...

Page 31: ...when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder Fully charge the battery pack before use When using the AC power supply place it close to the wall outlet If you experience a malfunction while using the camcorder separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet Do not use the AC power supply in a tight space such as between furnishings When recording indoors with an available wal...

Page 32: ... The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state Battery Level Indicator State Message Fully charged 20 40 used 40 60 used 60 80 used 80 99 used Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off Change the battery pack as soon as possible flickers The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds Low battery Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of batter...

Page 33: ...nvironment and may differ according to user and condition We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function Continuous Recording without zoom The continuous recording time of the camcorder in the table shows the available recording time when the camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording starts When actually recording the batter...

Page 34: ...ave battery power you can set the Auto Power Off function which turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 91 Do not allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals Make sure that the battery pack fits firmly into place Do not drop the battery pack Dropping the battery pack may cause damage B...

Page 35: ...ted It may cause leakage heat generation induce overheating or fire Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant When fully discharged a battery pack damages the internal cells The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Remove the battery pack from the charger or camcorder when not in use Even when the power is switched off the battery pack wi...

Page 36: ...t the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in camcorder malfunction Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture Be sure to use the specified AC power adaptor t...

Page 37: ... play videos or photos or edit them English_23 BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER This section explains the basic techniques of recording videos or photos and also basic settings on your camcorder Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using the Power and MODE buttons Turning the camcorder on or off 1 Open the LCD screen to turn the camcorder on Your camcorder turns on auto...

Page 38: ...or the extended time the following functions enable you to prevent unnecessary energy consumption In STBY mode The camcorder switches to Quick On STBY mode when the LCD screen is closed page 92 In Playback mode Includes the thumbnail view mode The camcorder switches to the sleep mode when the LCD screen is closed and then if idle for more than 20 minutes the camcorder turns off However if Auto Pow...

Page 39: ...e OSD is a maximum of 9 999 Video and Photo record mode Time Lapse REC Operating mode STBY Standby Recording Time counter Video recording time remaining recordable time Photo image counter Total number of recordable photos Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX K44 K45 only Battery info Remaining battery level Photo Resolution Video Resolution Anti Shake OIS LCD Enhancer Back Light Wind ...

Page 40: ...djust down Value adjust up 1 2 3 4 5 The illustration to the left shows the EV Exposure Value screen Functions marked with will not be kept when the camcorder restarts The shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode Pressing the OK button will display a shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 0 0...

Page 41: ...uilt in memory SMX K44 K45 only Battery info Remaining battery level Video Resolution Protection LCD Enhancer File Name File number Date Time Display Play Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Video Play mode Thumbnail View Video Play mode Copy Selected SMX K44 K45 only Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX K44 K45 only Battery info Remaining battery level Now Total file number Error File Scro...

Page 42: ...use Forward playback search page 33 Skip Search Slow motion Frame by frame Volume Up Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide 1 2 3 4 5 Date Time Display Volume Bar Video Play mode Single Volume 1 2 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 100 0001 0 00 00 0 00 55 Multi View 3 4 5 2 1 0 00 00 0 00 55 100 0001 JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM 1 2 ...

Page 43: ...ame File number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Photo Play mode Slide Show Image counter Current image total number of recorded images Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX K44 K45 only Battery info Remaining battery level Photo Resolution Protection LCD Enhancer File name File number OK Guide Next image Shortcut menu OK Guide Return OK Guide Previous image 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 100 0001 1 10...

Page 44: ...ipes may occur on the LCD screen It is not a malfunction and will not be recorded on your video Using the LCD Enhancer function may cause colors to look different on the display preparation 30_English TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON OFF Switching the information display mode You can switch the on screen information display mode Press the Display button while the camcorder is on The full and minim...

Page 45: ...S mode between On and Off The EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake OIS to On When Anti Shake OIS On is set there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen Excessive camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake OIS On is set Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands It is recommended that you specify Anti Shake OIS Off when using...

Page 46: ...button to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen 3 Press the OK button to confirm your selection Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu Exposure value setting will be applied and indicator and setting value are displayed The Shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in the EASY Q mode Before selecting a menu item please check that you set the appropriate mode first prepar...

Page 47: ...e cursor up DOWN Focus Zoom tele Decreases the volume Decreases the volume Moves the cursor down LEFT EV Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 Frame by frame playback Slow motion playback Reverse slow playback rate x1 2 x1 4 x1 8 x1 16 Previous Skip Playback Previous image Moves to the previous menu RIGHT Quick View Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 ...

Page 48: ...s the OK button The year can be set up to 2037 using the Home menu Activating the icon forwards the time by 1 hour Charging the built in rechargeable battery The built in battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery pack is attached If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 months without connecting to the AC power or attaching the battery pac...

Page 49: ...s Deutsch Italiano Español Português Nederlands Svenska Suomi Norsk Dansk Polski Čeština Slovensky Magyar limba română Български Ελληνικά српски Hrvatski Türkçe IsiZulu 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language Even if battery pack or AC power are removed the language setting will be preserved The Language options may be changed without prior n...

Page 50: ... memory card not supplied This camcorder has a card slot for access to SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity You can use SDHC cards on your camcorder Some cards are not compatible depending on a memory card manufacturer and memory card type 36_English 1 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 2 Press the Control button to select Settings 3 Press the Control button to select Storage Type then p...

Page 51: ...e the cover Never format the built in memory or memory card using a PC If you insert a memory card when the camcorder is on the pop up message will prompt you automatically to select the storage type SMX K44 K45 only If there is no memory card inserted only the built in memory will be available SMX K44 K45 only Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder A memory card and it...

Page 52: ...t 2MB sec SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card The SDHC card is a higher version Ver 2 00 SD card and supports capacity above 2GB An SDHC card has a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the switch up towards terminals To set write protection move the switch down Due to changes In File Allocat...

Page 53: ...ion Be careful to keep a memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it The camcorder supports SDHC memory card for data storage The data storage speed may differ depending on the manufacturer and production system Using a lower write speed memory card when recording a video may cause problems when storing the video on a memory card You may even lose your video data during the recor...

Page 54: ...20min 240min 480min 960min TV Normal 720x480 60i 620min 1 240min 38min 77min 155min 310min 620min 1 240min Web Fine 640x480 30p 480min 960min 30min 60min 120min 240min 480min 960min Web Normal 640x480 30p 620min 1 240min 38min 77min 155min 310min 620min 1 240min Recordable number of photos Recordable time for videos Media built in memory Memory Card Capacity 16GB 32GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Mod...

Page 55: ... guaranteed for those memory cards that are not formatted by this camcorder Perform the formatting directly on the camcorder To facilitate video recording it is recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed Write speed 2MB sec or higher If you use a low write speed memory card recording may stop with a message of Low speed card Please record a lower resolution The camcorder wil...

Page 56: ... a damaged recorded data Do not disconnect the power source battery pack AC adaptor during a recording Otherwise it may cause damage to the storage media or data corruption quick View Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording 1 Press the OK button in STBY mode right after your recording Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed ...

Page 57: ...he internal stereo microphone on the front of the camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio and video recording Do not operate the Power button or remove a memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on the st...

Page 58: ...ng the brightness or color of the LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded page 89 Do not turn off the camcorder or remove a memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data Photo image files recorded by your camcorder conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology In...

Page 59: ...maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm about 0 39 inch for wide angle and 1m about 39 4 inches for telephoto Optical zoom preserves image quality but during digital zoom the image quality may suffer Fast zooming or zooming in subject at a far distance may produce slow focusing If this occurs use Manual Focus page 62 It is recommended to use Anti Shake OIS with handheld recording if the subject is zo...

Page 60: ...mbnail index view respectively When switching to Play mode after recording a video the videos thumbnail index view appears When switching to Play mode after recording a photo the photos thumbnail index view appears playback How to change between video and photo thumbnail view You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever The Multi View Option enables you to sort...

Page 61: ... the video playback will appear on the screen 3 Select the Video thumbnail index view screen You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever 4 Use the Control button to select the desired videos and then press the OK button If you set the Date Time Display before video playback date time appears briefly for about a second and then the selected video starts playing...

Page 62: ... files on a TV or a PC pages 95 100 You can upload recorded videos or photos to YouTube or Flickr using Intelli studio page 105 For various functions available during playback see playback options pages 69 81 Use the Quick View function if you want to preview the last recorded video or photos page 42 Adjusting the volume Press the Control button to increase or decrease the volume The volume bar di...

Page 63: ...ss the Control button to locate the start point of the current file Pressing the Control button repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction Press the Control button within 3 seconds from the start point and the first image of the previous file is skipped Frame by frame playback In pause mode use the Control button to play the video forward or backward one frame at a time To resume normal playb...

Page 64: ...t 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 the thumbnail index view move the zoom lever Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo The Quick View function is used if you want to preview the last recorded photos page 42 Do not power...

Page 65: ... screen appears 3 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control buttons and the OK button To return to the normal screen press the MENU button Depending on the mode selected some menu items may not be available to select and change You can also access the shortcut menu using the OK button page 32 Button Tips a MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu b Control button Use it to move...

Page 66: ...ars 3 Press the Control button to select iSCENE 4 Select the desired submenu item with the Control button and then press the OK button 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu The selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed However if Auto is selected in the iSCENE mode the item s indicator may not be displayed on the screen iSCENE Back Light Focus etc vu vm m tvkl recording options 52...

Page 67: ...ult value Page iSCENE Auto 54 Video Resolution TV Fine 55 Photo Resolution 1696x960 16 9 Wide 55 16 9 Wide On 56 White Balance Auto 56 Aperture Auto 57 Shutter Speed Auto 58 EV 0 59 C Nite Off 60 Back Light Off 60 Focus Auto 61 Digital Effect Off 63 Fader Off 64 Wind Cut Off 64 Zoom Type Intelli Zoom 65 Time Lapse REC Off 66 Guideline Off 68 Settings 82 Possible English_53 ...

Page 68: ...background The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors EV value is automatically adjusted to the optimal Spotlight Prevents overexposure of subject s face etc when strong light strikes the subject as in a wedding or on stage Beach Where sunlight is intense like a beach Snow Where reflection of light is intense like a snowfield High Speed Reduces blurring objects in rapid motion Food Rec...

Page 69: ...the more memory is used The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded page 40 Video resolution settings of Web Fine and Web Normal record movie in 4 3 aspect ratio even when you set it to 16 9 Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo image to be recorded For detailed information image capacity page 45 item contents on screen display 1696x960 16 9 Records...

Page 70: ...ons item contents on screen display Auto Adjusts the White Balance automatically None Daylight Controls the white balance according to the outdoor lighting Cloudy Adjusts for a cloudy sky or shady location Fluorescent Adjusts for white fluorescent lighting Tungsten Adjusts for places under incandescent lamp or under bright lighting such as in a photo studio Custom WB Adjusts White Balance manually...

Page 71: ... contents on screen display Auto Sets the aperture value automatically None Manual Sets the aperture value manually Setting the aperture manually Press the Control button to adjust the aperture while viewing the image on the LCD screen Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button Exposure value can be set between F1 8 and F22 If you set aperture to manual the higher the aperture the brighter t...

Page 72: ...eed can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject and a slow shutter speed can blur the subject to give the impression of motion The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Control button to adjust the shutter speed Press the Control button to adjust shutter speed then press the OK button The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Control button to adjust the shutter speed Re...

Page 73: ...xposure value can be set between 2 0 and 2 0 If you set exposure to manual the higher the exposure the brighter the recorded picture will be Exposure value setting will be applied and indicator and setting value are displayed Manual exposure is recommended in situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting against a reflective natural background s...

Page 74: ... and is placed against a bright background The person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features Backlight off Backlight on C Nite You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colors item contents on screen display Off Disables the function None Auto The memory camcorder automatically adjusts image br...

Page 75: ...n is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal values automatically The Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions For example the Face Detection frame may appear when framing a face like shape even when the subject is not a person s face If this occurs turn off the Face Detection feature The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person s fac...

Page 76: ... the indicator is displayed Manual focus is recommended in the following situations Dark shooting subject When the background is too bright Subject through a window that is stained or wet Subject with dense horizontal or sloping stripes Distant subject behind a nearby wire fence Walls atmosphere and other low contrast subject Emitting strong light or reflecting subject Focusing on a subject near t...

Page 77: ...white 2 Sepia This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment 3 Negative Reverses the colors and the brightness creating the look of a negative 4 Art Adds artistic effects to an image 5 Emboss This mode creates a 3D effect embossing 6 Mosaic A mosaic overlay appears on an image 7 Mirror This mode cuts the image in half and makes a mirrored image on the other half 8 Pastel This mode applies a pa...

Page 78: ...image and sound are faded out Fade in out Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to In Out Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in and recording stops as the image and sound are faded out Fade Out Approx 3 seconds Fade In Approx 3 seconds Wind Cut You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built in microphone If Wind Cut On is set...

Page 79: ...atically to the digital zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom range With the digital zoom the image is processed digitally so image quality will deteriorate the more you zoom in Digital zoom is available up to 2200x None The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality The Optical Zoom and th...

Page 80: ...ing interval Sec with the Control button 5 Move to the next setting with the Control button and set a desired total recording time Hr in the same way While you set the preparatory settings recording interval and total recording time the approximate time lapse recording time will be displayed on the menu screen 6 Press the OK button to finish the setting and press the MENU button to exit the menu 7...

Page 81: ...recorded during Time Lapse Recording When a video recording fills up 1 8GB of storage media a new recording file is automatically started at that point When the battery is discharged exhausted during Time Lapse REC it saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode After a while it displays a warning message then turns off automatically When memory runs out while performing Time Laps...

Page 82: ...id Records the subject on the horizontal or vertical composition or close up Safety Zone Records the subject within safety zone which prevents them from being cut when editing in 4 3 for left and right and 16x9 2 35 1 for top and bottom Set Safety Zone when you want to have various subjects in one scene with the proper size Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guideline provides a bal...

Page 83: ...ption Thumbnail index view only Normal View 70 Play Option Play All 71 Delete 72 Protect 73 Copy 74 Story Board Print 76 Edit Divide 77 Combine Thumbnail index view only 79 Slide Show 80 Slide Show Option 81 File Info 81 Settings 82 Items marked with are available only with SMX K44 K45 models In general use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same method while...

Page 84: ...ect Multi View Option 5 Select an option by pressing the Control button and then press the OK button item contents Normal View The video file thumbnails are displayed sequentially in the order of recorded time The thumbnail of the last recorded or played file is highlighted Date View Recorded files will be sorted by the recorded date in thumbnails iSCENE View Recorded files will be sorted by the i...

Page 85: ...option by pressing the Control button and then press the OK button item contents on screen display Play All Plays back from the selected video to the last video Play One The selected video will be played Repeat All All videos will be played repeatedly Repeat One The selected video will be played repeatedly Play Option Repeat All Play All Play One Exit Normal View ...

Page 86: ...cted videos or photos Pressing the OK button toggles the selection and release All Files Deletes all videos or photos 6 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons and the OK button Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting the AC power adaptor while you delete files may damage the storage media ...

Page 87: ...es Protects selected videos or photos from deletion To protect individual videos or photos select the desired videos or photos by pressing the OK button then press the MENU button to confirm The indicator is displayed on the selected videos or photos Pressing the OK button toggles the selection between protection and release All On Protects all videos or photos All Off Cancels the protection for a...

Page 88: ...releasing the copy function All Files Copies all the videos or photos 6 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons and the OK button Images are copied in another storage media vu vm m tvkl If a memory card is not inserted you cannot perform the Copy function If free space available on the storage is insuff...

Page 89: ...rame images appear on the LCD screen The images from the selected video are selected arbitrarily and compose the preview of storyboard to be printed If you want to save the storyboard image on the storage media press the PHOTO button Then you can find the saved storyboard image in the photo play mode page 50 In the following case it can not be extracted with all 16 i Frame thumbnails Recorded vide...

Page 90: ...appears asking for your confirmation 6 Select Yes The printed storyboard image files appear on the LCD screen for about 3 seconds Images to be captured are selected arbitrarily and compose a storyboard of 16 images The saved storyboard can be found in the storage media s DCIM folder using a computer page 109 Storyboard images are displayed in 4 3 aspect ratio Hence it may not display the entire im...

Page 91: ...ton Control button OK to select Edit Divide 5 Select a desired video clip using the Control button OK The selected video clip will be paused 6 Search the point of division by pressing the Control button OK 7 Press the MENU button to pause at the point of division A message appears asking for your confirmation 8 Select Yes If you want to delete an unwanted section of a video clip divide the video f...

Page 92: ...ansferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli studio You can not delete a protected image You must first release the protect function to delete it page 73 The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0 5 seconds Example You can divide a video clip into two in order to delete a section you no longer need 1 Before dividing 2 After image is divided at 30 s...

Page 93: ... Move Play The combine function is not available in the following conditions Videos in different resolution formats TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal vs Web Fine Web Normal cannot be combined Videos in different aspect ratio cannot be combined 4 3 vs 16 9 wide The video file recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode and normal record file cannot be combined If the total size of the two files to be combine...

Page 94: ...n video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever 4 Press the MENU button Control button to select Slide Show Start 5 Press the OK button The indicator is displayed The Slide Show will start from the current image To end the slide show press the OK button again playback options Video Move Full View 1 10 1 10 1 10 Normal View 100 0001 Slide Show Start Exit Normal View 1 10 100 0001 5 background...

Page 95: ...ed randomly from 5 sample music files stored 3 The Slide Show will start with selected item To end the slide show press the OK button again FILE INFO You can see the image information for all images 1 Press the MENU button Control button OK to select File Info Select File 2 Select a desired video clip using the Control button OK The information of the selected file is displayed as shown below Date...

Page 96: ...ss the MENU button Depending on the mode selected not all items are selectable for changing If there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Storage Type SMX K44 K45 only Storage Info Format etc Button Tips a MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu b Control button Use it to move up down left right c OK button Use it to select or confirm the menu The ...

Page 97: ... Color 0 89 Auto LCD Off On 90 Menu Design Misty White 90 Transparency 0 90 Beep Sound On 91 Shutter Sound On 91 Auto Power Off 5 Min 91 Quick On STBY 5 Min 92 PC Software On 93 TV Display On 93 Default Set 93 Version 93 Language English 93 Demo On 94 Anynet HDMI CEC On 94 These menu items and default values may be changed without notice There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously ...

Page 98: ...n using the Control button Storage Type SMX K44 K45 only You can record videos or photos on the built in memory or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback settings contents on screen display Memory Select the built in memory for storage medium You can record or play back images on the built in memory Card Select a memory card as storage me...

Page 99: ... the storage media settings contents on screen display Memory SMX K44 K45 only Formats the built in memory None Card Formats a memory card None Do not format the storage media on a PC or other device Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder Format the memory card in the following cases before using a new memory card a memory card formatted recorded on other devices when this camcord...

Page 100: ...n easily set the clock to the local time zone when travelling 1 Press the Control button to select the Time Zone in Settings mode and then press the OK button The Time Zone screen will be displayed 2 Select Visit with the Control button OK and then select your local area using the Control button You can check the time difference between Home and Visit 3 Press the OK button to confirm The clock is ...

Page 101: ... Midway 11 00 Abu Dhabi Muscat 04 00 Honolulu Hawaii Tahiti 10 00 Kabul 04 30 Alaska 09 00 Tashkent Karachi 05 00 LA San Francisco Vancouver Seattle 08 00 Calcutta New Delhi 05 30 Denver Phoenix Salt Lake City 07 00 Almaty Kathmandu 05 45 Chicago Dallas Houston Mexico City 06 00 Dacca 06 00 New York Miami Washington D C Montreal Atlanta 05 00 Yangon 06 30 Caracas Santiago 04 00 Bangkok 07 00 Bueno...

Page 102: ...month day and year JAN 01 2009 01 JAN 2009 Displays the date in the order of day month and year 01 JAN 2009 01 01 2009 Displays the date in the order of day month two digit and year 01 01 2009 This function depends on the Date Time Display setting Time Type You can select the time format to display settings contents on screen display 12 Hr The time is displayed in 12 hour units 12 00 AM 24 Hr The ...

Page 103: ...ing the Control button OK You can manipulate the color displayed on the LCD screen by adjusting the color ratio of red and blue Adjusting the color display of LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded Higher the value will produce brighter LCD screen when adjusting color range of red and blue Date Time Display You can set the date and time to display on the LCD screen Before you use the ...

Page 104: ...n LCD brightness to normal Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following cases If the DC power cable AC power adaptor USB cable is connected Menu Design You can select the desired menu design Misty White Premium Black Transparency You can select the desired transparency to display the menu 0 20 40 60 Transparency 60 Transparency 0 Settings Settings Transparency Transparency Auto LCD Off Auto LCD ...

Page 105: ...period of time settings contents on screen display Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically None 5 Min For power saving purpose the camcorder will automatically turn power off if there is no operation for 5 minutes in STBY mode or in thumbnail index view None Auto Power Off will be disabled in the following cases If the DC power cable AC power adaptor USB cable is connected While the Demo...

Page 106: ...the LCD screen will soon execute the Quick On STBY mode and then the camcorder turns off after 10 minutes None 20 Min In the standby mode closing the LCD screen will soon execute the Quick On STBY mode and then the camcorder turns off after 20 minutes None Turning off the camcorder after use is always recommended to reduce the energy consumption however you can effectively use the Quick On STBY fu...

Page 107: ...ersion information may be changed without notice for improvement Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages page 35 TV Display You can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display settings contents on screen display Off The OSD appears in the LCD screen only None On The OSD appears in the LCD screen and TV Connecting to a TV page 98 None Default Set You can ...

Page 108: ...e Demo function does not operate in the following cases If Auto Power Off is set to 5 Min uses the battery as main power the Auto Power Off function will turn the camcorder off before Demo can run Anynet HDMI CEC This camcorder supports Anynet Anynet is an AV network system that enables you to control all connected Samsung AV devices with an Anynet supported Samsung TV remote control settings cont...

Page 109: ...tion video transfer CONNECTING TO A TV You can view the recorded videos and photos on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to an HDTV or normal TV Select the HDMI jack on your TV For more information about the connectors and the connection methods refer to your TV s user manual 1 Turn on the camcorder and connect a Mini HDMI cable to the HDMI jack on your TV When connecting a cable the conne...

Page 110: ...t is Anynet function You can use the same remote control for devices that support the Anynet function You can use the Anynet function if the camcorder is connected with an HDMI cable to an Anynet supported TV For more information refer to the Anynet supported TV s user manual A type HDMI cable C type to A type HDMI cable Understanding the HDMI cable HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface is a c...

Page 111: ...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 audio L on the audio cable Do not use excessive force when connecting the cables It is recommended to use the AC power adaptor as the power source Before connecting make sure that the volume on the TV is turned down forgetting this may cause feedback from the TV speakers ...

Page 112: ...l 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 videos will play back in 16 9 mode Refer to page 56 for the 16 9 Wide setting W T ON OFF MODE Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Video Photo LCD TV 16 9 4 3 16 9 4 3 LCD 16 9 wide LCD 4 3 wide TV 16 9 wide TV 4 3 wide LCD 16 9 w...

Page 113: ...rding device then start playback on your camcorder Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 5 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder Videos recorded on this camcorder can be dubbed by connecting with the supplied composite AV cable All the recorded videos will be dubbed with SD standard definition image quality You cannot ...

Page 114: ...Macintosh Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable The built in editing software Intelli studio runs on the PC automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer When you specify PC Software On page 93 The built in software on your camcorder Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Play back or edit your recordings on the computer using the built in Intelli stud...

Page 115: ...irements must be met for using the built in editing software Intelli studio Items System Requirements OS Operating System Microsoft windows Vista or XP CPU Intel Pentium 4 3 0 GHz or higher AMD Athlon FX 3 0 GHz or higher RAM 512 MB 1 GB or higher recommended Video Card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher AMD ATI Radeon X1600 series or higher Display 1024 x 768 16 bit color or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bi...

Page 116: ...pears click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC Use the provided USB cable Supplied by Samsung Don t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into from a USB jack Insert the USB after checking the correct direction of its insertion We recommend using the AC power adaptor as power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning ...

Page 117: ...ges the size of thumbnails Displays all files videos and photos Displays video files only Displays photo files only Sorts the files 8 Imports folders from PC 9 Selects the connected camcorder or storage 10 Saves new files to PC 11 Slide show of the photo files from the connected camcorder Playback of the video files from the connected camcorder 12 Saves the selected file to PC Saves the selected f...

Page 118: ... your recordings Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen according to the selected source 3 Select the video or photo that you want to play and then double click to play back Playback starts and the playback controls appear using with a Windows computer The following is the file format supportable in Intelli studio Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photo formats JPG GIF ...

Page 119: ...telli studio you can edit videos or photos in various ways Movie Effect Fine Tuning Transition Effect Insert Text etc To edit a file using the Intelli studio ensure to use a copy of the desired file saved in My Computer before clicking on the Edit icon ...

Page 120: ...elected file appears in the sharing window 3 Click on the website you would like to upload files to You can choose YouTube Flickr or the specified website you want to set for your uploading management 4 Click Upload to Share Site to start uploading A pop up window appears asking for your ID and the password 5 Enter your ID and password to access Access to the web site contents can be limited depen...

Page 121: ...ndows computer it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer Moreover the application can be updated automatically and run directly on the Windows computer The Intelli studio application can be installed on a Windows computer as follows Click on Menu Install Intelli studio on PC in the Intelli studio screen ...

Page 122: ... the PC s screen after a moment The removable disk appears when connecting a USB Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK 4 The folders in the storage media appear Different file types are stored in different folders If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 100 or repeat steps 1 and 3 again When the removable disk does not appear automat...

Page 123: ...g a PC If you modify it this camcorder may not recognise the modified files You can use your camcorder as a storage device SDV_0001 MP4 DCIM VIDEO 100PHOTO WEB_0002 MP4 SDV_0003 MP4 SDE_0004 MP4 WEB_0005 MP4 SAM_0001 JPG SAM_0002 JPG 100VIDEO 1 2 Videos H 264 The SD quality videos are named as SDV_ MP4 and Web videos are named as WEB_ MP4 The SD quality videos will be named as SDE_ MP4 when you ed...

Page 124: ...ust level is high Dust entering the camcorder could cause a malfunction If humidity is high the lens could become moldy and the camcorder could become inoperative It is recommended that you put the camcorder in a box together with a desiccant packet to help protect it from humidity when storing it in a closet etc Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibratio...

Page 125: ...ng the storage media Do not bring the storage media near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Do not store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts Copy the recorded files to your PC Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to othe...

Page 126: ...hemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life Fully charge the battery pack at least every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period of time Remove from your camcorder when not in use as these components may use current even when switc...

Page 127: ...world USING YOUR camcorder ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and color systems Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The provided AC adaptor enables you to use your camcorder in any country region within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet On T...

Page 128: ...dia Message Icon Informs that Action Memory Full SMX K44 K45 only There is not enough space to record on the built in memory Delete unnecessary files on the built in memory Use a memory card Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files Insert Card There is no memory card inserted in the card slot Insert a memory card Card Full There is not enough space to record on a memory c...

Page 129: ...nd cannot be recognized Format the memory card or replace it with a new one Card Locked The write protection tab on an memory card has been set to lock Release the write protection tab Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder Change to a memory card that we recommended Please format The memory card is not formatted Format the memory card using the menu Not formatted Fo...

Page 130: ...tes like dew on the external or internal lenses of the camcorder and on the reflection lens When this happens you temporarily may not use the record or play functions of the camcorder Also it may cause a malfunction or damage to the camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is condensation What can I do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave it in a dry area f...

Page 131: ...he AC power adaptor and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on The power automatically turns off Is Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 91 The battery pack is almost discharged Charge the battery pack or repla...

Page 132: ...creen The camcorder is in Demo mode If you do not want to see Demo images change the setting of Demo to Off page 94 Unknown indicator appears on the screen A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 114 116 The after image remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen ...

Page 133: ...ry card Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 38 Copy all important recorded files to your PC before formatting Samsung shall not be responsible for any loss of data It is recommended that you copy the data to your PC or other storage media The data file name is not indicated correctly The file may be corrupted The file format is not supporte...

Page 134: ...tures used Recording a fast moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording which can lead to a shorter available recording time The recording stops automatically There is no more free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files If you frequentl...

Page 135: ...stop button and the point where the recorded video starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error The recording stops The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool plac...

Page 136: ...right White color left The Audio Video cable jack is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable jack is connected to the proper jack page 95 Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the playback Play Pause button did not start playing Press the MODE button to set Video Play mode Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play on your camcorder Check ...

Page 137: ...dows computer Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu According to your computer type the Intelli studio program may not run automati cally In this case open the desired CD ROM drive that has the Intelli studio program in My Computer and run iStudio exe The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Video playback or sound ...

Page 138: ...ove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on Connecting Dubbing with other devices TV DVD recorder etc Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot dub correctly using the Audio Video cable The Audio Video cable is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack ...

Page 139: ...t to set the desired functions do not set the following items first Menu Cannot Use Because of the following setting Back Light C Nite C Nite iSCENE Focus Face Detection C Nite iSCENE Aperture Manual Shutter Speed Manual Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic Step printing Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic Step printing C Nite 16 9 Wide Fader Time Lapse REC Shutter Speed Manu...

Page 140: ... number 2 7 inches wide 230k LCD screen method 1 6 interlaced scan LCD panel TFT active matrix system Connectors Composite video out 1 0V p_p 75Ω analog HDMI output C type Audio output 7 5dBm 47KΩ analog stereo USB output mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed General Power source 5 0V Using AC adaptor 3 7V Using Lithium Ion battery pack Power source type Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Lithium Ion batt...

Page 141: ...nted to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which a...

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