Samsung SMX F400SN User Manual

User Manual

Memory Camcorder

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SMX-F40BN/SMX-F40SN/SMX-F40RN/SMX-F40LN

SMX-F400BN/SMX-F400SN/SMX-F400RN/SMX-F400LN

SMX-F43BN/SMX-F43SN/SMX-F43RN/SMX-F43LN

SMX-F44BN/SMX-F44SN/SMX-F44RN/SMX-F44LN

Capture visions further than the eye can see : 52x Optical Power Zoom, 65x Intelli-

Zoom, and 2200x Digital Zoom

Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world

closer without losing image quality. In addition, Digital Zoom

Interpolation enables clearer digital zooming, with less

distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Time lapse recording catches the moment

You can record a long scene in short intervals. Record artistic, documentary videos including

the passage of clouds, blooming ﬂowers etc. Use this function to make UCC (User Created

Contents) videos, educational programs or for other purposes.

Direct upload of your videos to the web!

The built-in editing Intelli-studio software installs directly

from this camcorder to your PC, enabling convenient

connection with a USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows

direct uploading of your contents to websites such as

YouTube, Flickr and Facebook. Sharing the contents with

your friends is simpler than ever before.

Make a digest of your video with Storyboard Printing!

This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video

and saves them into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of

your video, helping you to understand the overall topic.

Various methods for playback with the Multi View Option!

Multi View Option enables you to sort thumbnails of

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recorded videos and photos by different display options

(recording, recorded date). This function is useful when

playing back recorded ﬁles in your preferred order.

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before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

WARNING

Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the

product.

CAUTION

To prevent potential malfunction to the camcorder or to maintain the

current setting.

CAUTION

Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the

camcorder.

PRECHECK!

Settings required before using a function.

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 explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains

socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

Before using this camcorder

• This camcorder is designed exclusively

for use with the high-capacity built-

in memory (8GB(SMX-F43 only),

16GB(SMX-F44 only)) and an external

memory card.

Refer to the software installation and USB

connection guide.

• Copyrights: Please note that this

camcorder is intended for individual use

only.

• This camcorder records video in H.264/

AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video

Coding) format compliant with the

Data recorded on the storage media in this

camcorder using other digital/analog media

or devices is protected by the copyright

act and cannot be used without permission

of the owner of the copyright, except for

personal enjoyment. Even if you record

an event such as a show, performance

or exhibition for personal enjoyment, it is

strongly recommended that you obtain

permission beforehand.

Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format.

• Please note that this camcorder is not

compatible with other digital video

formats.

• Before recording important video, make

a trial recording.

Play back your trial recording to make sure

the video and audio have been recorded

properly.

• The recorded contents cannot be

compensated for:

- Samsung cannot compensate for any

damage caused when a recording

cannot be played back because of a

defect in the camcorder or memory card.

Samsung cannot be responsible for your

recorded video and audio.

- Recorded contents may be lost due to a

mistake when handling this camcorder

or memory card, etc. Samsung shall

not be responsible for compensation for

damages due to the loss of recorded

contents.

About this user manual

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung

Camcorder. Please read this user manual

carefully before you use the camcorder and

keep it handy for future reference. Should

your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer

to Troubleshooting.

This User Manual covers models SMX-F40,

SMX-F400, SMX-F43 and SMX-F44.

• The SMX-F40 and SMX-F400 do not have

built-in ﬂash memory and uses memory

cards. Although some features of SMX-F40,

SMX-F400, SMX-F43, SMX-F44 models

are different, they operate in the same way.

•

Make a backup of important recorded data.

Protect your important recorded data

by copying the ﬁles to a PC. We also

recommend you to copy it from your PC

to other recording media for storage.

• Illustrations of model SMX-F40 are used in

this user manual.

before reading this user manual

• The displays in this user manual may not

be exactly the same as those you see on

Notes regarding trademarks

• All the trade names and registered

trademarks mentioned in this manual or

other documentation provided with your

Samsung product are trademarks or

registered trademarks of their respective

holders.

the LCD screen.

• Designs and speciﬁcations of the

camcorder and other accessories are

subject to change without any notice.

• In this user manual’s function descriptions,

the icon on the on-screen display section

means that it will appear on the screen

when you set the corresponding function.

• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC

logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft^®, Windows^®, Windows Vista^®and

DirectX^®are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in

the United States and/or other countries.

Ex) TV Super Fine - “Video Resolution”

Submenu item page 47

on-screen

display

item

contents

• Intel^®, Core™, and Pentium^®are the

registered trademarks or trademarks of the

Intel Corporation in the United States and

other countries.

Videos recorded in

720x480(60i) resolution at

super-ﬁne image quality.

"TV Super

Fine"

(If set, corresponding icon (

on the screen.)

• Descriptions of the “built-in memory” in

this user manual apply only to the following

models: SMX-F43(8GB), SMX-F44(16GB)

The following terms are used in this

manual:

• ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press

the Record Start/Stop button to start

recording until you press again to pause

the recording.

• The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used

interchangeably with the same meaning.

) will appear

• Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered

trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in

the United States and/or other countries.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Flickr™ is a trademark of Yahoo.

• Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe

Acrobat are either registered trademarks or

trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated

in the United States and/or other countries.

• All the other product names mentioned

here in may be the trademark or registered

trademarks of their respective companies.

Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not

• For Open Source licenses information,

refer to the “Opensource.pdf” in the

provided CD-ROM.

mentioned in each case in this manual.

important safety instructions

This symbol indicates that dangerous

voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is

present within this unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

This symbol indicates that there are

important operating and maintenance

instructions in the literature accompanying

this unit.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warning

To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.

Caution

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall

be placed on the apparatus.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore

the mains plug shall be readily operable.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

When a cart is used, use caution when moving

the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury

fromtip-over.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

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 apparatus has been exposed to rain or

moisture, does not operate normally, or has been

dropped.

15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such

as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. VENTILATION:

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in

accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such

as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other

apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized

or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has

two blades with one wider than the other. A

grounding type plug has two blades and a third

grounding prong. The wide blade or the third

prong are provided for your safety. If the provided

plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on

or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the apparatus.

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered.

Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa,

rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator

or heat register. This CAMCORDER should

not be placed in a built-in installation such as

a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have

been adhered to.

11. Only use attachment/accessories speciﬁed by

the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand,

tripod, bracket, or table

speciﬁed by the manufacturer,

or sold with the apparatus.

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important safety instructions

17. POWER SOURCES:

22. POWER LINES:

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type

of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure

of the type of power supply at your home, consult your

appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER

is intended to be operated from battery power, or other

sources, refer to the operating instructions.

An outside antenna system should not be located in

the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric

light or power circuits where it can fall into such power

lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna

system, extreme care should be taken to keep from

touching such power lines or circuits as contact with

them might be fatal.

18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a

polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug having one blade

wider than the other) or a 3-wire grounding type plug,

a plug having a third (grounding) pin. If you are unable

to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the

plug. If the plug still fails to ﬁt, contact your electrician

to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose

of the polarized plug.

23. OVERLOADING:

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this

can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:

Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER

through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage

points or short out a part that could result in a ﬁre or

electric shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the

CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug unit and

have it checked by a technician before use.

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.

25. SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself.

Opening or removing covers may expose you to

dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to

qualiﬁed service personnel.

20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:

CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable system is

grounded to provide some protection against voltage

surges and built-up static charges, Section 810 of the

National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,

provides information with respect to proper grounding

of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the

lead-in wire and supporting structure, grounding of the

mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-

in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding

to conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,

connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for

the grounding electrode. See ﬁgure below.

26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

Unplug this CAMCORDER from 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 covered by the operating

instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls

may result in damage and will often require extensive

work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the

CAMCORDER to its normal operation.Z

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

EQUIPMENT

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct

change in performance, this indicates a need for

service.

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

27. REPLACEMENT PARTS:

21. LIGHTNING:

When replacement parts are required, be sure the

service technician has used replacement parts

speciﬁed by the manufacturer and having the same

characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized

substitutions may result in ﬁre, electric shock or

other hazards.

For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a

lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused

for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet

and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will

prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning

and powerline surges.

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28. SAFETY CHECK:

NOTE:

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this

CAMCORDER, ask the service technician to perform

safety checks to determine that the CAMCORDER

is in safe operating order.

This equipment has been tested and found

to comply with the limits 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

guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

29. To prevent damage which may result in ﬁre or shock

hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or

moisture.

30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable

plug adaptor should be used.

31. This product is covered by one or more of the

following U.S. patents:

5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762

5,987,4176,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096

6,377,524 6,377,5316,385,587 6,389,570

6,408,408 6,466,532 6,473,7366,477,501

6,480,829 6,556,520 6,556,521

6,556,5226,578,163 6,594,208 6,631,110

6,658,588 6,674,6976,674,957 6,687,455

6,697,307 6,707,985 6,721,2436,721,493

6,728,474 6,741,535 6,744,713

6,744,9726,765,853 6,765,853 6,771,890

6,771,891 6,775,4656,778,755 6,788,629

6,788,630 6,795,637 6,810,2016,862,256

6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/

TV technician for help and for additional

suggestions. The user may ﬁnd the

Your authority to operate this FCC certiﬁed equipment

could be voided if you make changes or modiﬁcations

not expressly approved by this party responsible for

compliance to part 15 FCC rules.

following booklet prepared by the Federal

Communications Commission helpful: “How

to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference

Problems.” This Booklet is available from the

U.S. Government Printing Ofﬁce, Washington,

D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

NOTE:

Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN

MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR

FEDERAL LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org,

eiae.org, or call 1-800-Samsung (7267864)

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations

not expressly approved by the manufacturer could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions;

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,

and

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA USA ONLY

This Perchlorate warning applies only to

primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin

cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in

California USA

“ Perchlorate Material - special handling may

apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/

perchlorate.”

safety information

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages.

Heed all instructions carefully.

WARNING

Prohibited action.

Do not touch the product.

Means that there is a potential

risk of serious personal injury.

Do not disassemble the

product.

This precaution must be kept.

CAUTION

Means that there is a potential

risk of personal injury or

damage to the product

Unplug from the power

supply.

WARNING

Using the camcorder at

Do not allow water or metal and

inﬂammable matter to enter the

camcorder or AC power adaptor.

Doing so may pose a ﬁre hazard.

℃

℉)

temperatures over 60 (140

may result in ﬁre. Keeping the

battery at a high temperature

may cause an explosion.

Do not overload outlets or

extension cords as this may result

in abnormal heat or ﬁre.

Do not aim the LCD screen

directly into the sun. Doing so

could cause eye injuries, as

well as lead to malfunctioning of

internal parts of the product.

No sand or dust! Fine sand or

dust entering the camcorder or

AC power adaptor could cause

malfunctions or defects.

No oil! Oil entering the camcorder

or AC power adaptor could cause

electric shock, malfunctions or

defects.

Do not bend the power-cord or

damage the AC power adaptor by

pressing on it with a heavy object.

There may be a risk of ﬁre or

electric shock.

Do not use the AC adaptor if it

has damaged, split or broken

cords or wires. Doing so may

cause ﬁre or electric shock.

Do not disconnect the AC adaptor

by pulling on its power-cord, as

this could damage the power-

cord.

Do not connect the AC adaptor

unless the plug can be fully inserted

with no part of the blades exposed.

Never use cleaning ﬂuid or similar

chemicals. Do not spray cleaners

directly on the camcorder.

Do not dispose of battery pack in

a ﬁre as it may explode.

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 physician

immediately.

Keep the camcorder away from

water when used near the beach

or pool or when it rains. There is

a risk of malfunction or electric

shock.

Do not plug or unplug the power

cord with wet hands. There is a

risk of electric shock.

If the camcorder makes an abnormal

sound, or smell or smokes, unplug

the power-cord immediately and

request service from a Samsung

service center. There is a risk of ﬁre

or personal injury.

Keep the power-cord unplugged

when not in use or during

lightning storms. There is a risk of

ﬁre.

When cleaning the AC adaptor,

unplug the power-cord. There is

a risk of malfunction or electric

shock.

If the camcorder malfunctions,

immediately detach the AC

adaptor or battery from the

camcorder.

Do not attempt to disassemble,

repair, or reform the camcorder

or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk

of ﬁre or electric shock.

There is a risk of ﬁre or injury.

safety information

CAUTION

Do not press the surface of

the LCD with force, or hit it

with a sharp object. If you

push the LCD surface, display

unevenness may occur.

Do not drop or expose the

Do not use the camcorder on a

tripod (not supplied) in a place

where it is subject to severe

vibrations or impact.

camcorder, battery pack, AC

adaptor or other accessories to

severe vibrations or impact. This

may cause a malfunction or injury.

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 direct sunlight or heating

equipment. This may cause a

malfunction or injury.

Do not leave the camcorder in

a closed vehicle for a long time,

where the temperature is very

high.

Do not use the camcorder near

dense exhaust 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 expose the camcorder to

insecticide. Insecticide entering the

camcorder could cause the product

to fail to operate normally. Turn the

camcorder off and cover it with vinyl

sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

Do not expose the camcorder to

sudden changes in temperature or a

humid place. There is also a risk of

defect or electric shock when using

outdoors during lightning storms.

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Do not wipe the camcorder

body with benzene or thinner.

The exterior coating could peel

off or the case surface could

deteriorate.

Do not leave the LCD screen

open when not using the

Do not place the camcorder with

the open LCD screen down.

camcorder

Do not use the camcorder near

strong radio waves or magnetism

such as speakers and a large motor.

Noise could enter video or audio that

are being recorded.

Do not hold the camcorder by the

LCD monitor when lifting it. The

LCD screen could detach and the

camcorder may fall.

Do not use the camcorder near

TV or radio: This could cause

noise on the TV screen or to radio

broadcasts.

Use Samsung-approved

accessories only. Using products

from other manufacturers may

cause overheating, ﬁre, explosion,

electric shock or personal injuries

caused by abnormal operation.

Place the camcorder on a

stable surface and a place with

ventilation openings.

Keep important data separately.

Samsung is not responsible for

data loss.

Use the mains plug where it can

be readily operable. If any problem

occurs with the product, the mains

plug must be removed to disconnect

power completely. Turning off the

power button on the product does

not completely disconnect the power.

Other manufacturers of optional accessories compatible with this

camcorder is responsible for their own products. Use the optional

accessories according to the safety instructions. Samsung shall not

be responsible for any malfunction and risk of ﬁre, electric shock and

damages occurred by using unauthorized accessories.

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contents

You can record videos in H.264 format!

qUICK START GUIDE

What's included with your camcorder

Location of controls

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER

LCD screen indicators

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

Attaching the grip belt

PREPARATION

Adjusting the LCD screen

Connecting a power source

Checking the battery state

BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER

Turning your camcorder on/off

Switching to the power saving mode

Setting the operation modes

Using the display(

) touch button

Using the back light touch button

Using the LCD enhancer function

Shortcut menu (OK guide)

Shortcut function using the control joysticks

Setting the time zone and date/time for the ﬁrst time

Selecting the languages

Selecting the storage media (SMX-F43/F44 only)

Inserting and removing a memory card

(not supplied)

ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA

Selecting a suitable memory card

BASIC RECORDING

Recording videos

Taking photos

Quick view function in the record mode

Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO mode)

Zooming

BASIC PLAYBACK

Changing the playback mode

Playing back videos

Viewing photos

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Changing the menu settings

Menu items

iSCENE

Video Resolution

Photo Resolution

16:9 Wide

White Balance

Aperture

RECORDING OPTIONS

Shutter Speed

EV (Exposure Value)

C.Nite

Focus

Anti-Shake(HDIS)

Digital Effect

Fader

Wind Cut

Zoom Type

Time Lapse REC

Guideline

Menu items

Multi View Option

Play Option

Delete

Protect

Story-Board Print

Using VIEW

Copy (SMX-F43/F44 only)

Edit (Divide)

Edit (Combine)

Slide Show

PLAYBACK OPTIONS

Slide Show Option

File Info

Menu items (

Storage Type (SMX-F43/F44 only)

Storage Info

Format

File No.

Time Zone

Date/Time Set

Date Type

Time Type

Date/Time Display

LCD Brightness

)

SYSTEM SETTING

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contents

LCD Color

Auto LCD Off

Menu Design

Transparency

Beep Sound

Shutter Sound

Auto Power Off

PC Software

TV Display

Default Set

Version

Language

Demo

Connecting to a normal (standard deﬁnition)

TV (16:9/4:3)

CONNECTING TO A TV

Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder

DUBBING VIDEOS

Checking your computer type

What you can do with a Windows computer

Using the intelli-studio program

USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER

102 Using as a removable storage device

104 Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING

104

114 Maintenance

115 Additional information

116 Using your camcorder abroad

MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

114

SPECIFICATIONS

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quick start guide

This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder.

See the reference pages for more information.

You can record videos in H.264 format!

You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family.

You can also take photos with your camcorder.

STEP1: Get ready

1. Insert a memory card. page 31

•

You can use commercially available

SDHC (SD High Capacity) or SD

memory cards with this camcorder.

Set the appropriate storage media.

page 30 (SMX-F43/F44 only)

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CARD

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot.

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quick start guide

STEP2: Record with your camcorder

Zoom lever

PHOTO button

MODE button

ꢀ

MODE indicator

Recording start/

stop button

VIEW

Power ( ) button

Recording start/

stop button

LCD screen

Recording videos with

H.264 format

Taking photos

Your camcorder uses advanced H.264

compression technology to realize the clearest

video quality. page 47

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power

(

) button to turn on the camcorder.

Set the lens cover open/close switch to

open ( ).

•

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power

(

•

) button to turn on the camcorder.

Set the lens cover open/close switch to

open ( ).

2. Press the PHOTO button fully when you are

ready.

2. Press the Recording start/stop button.

•

To stop recording, press the Recording

start/stop button.

0:00:00 [475Min]

•

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 is “TV Fine

(720x480/60i).” page 47

You can not take photos while you are recording videos.

STEP3: Play back videos or photos

Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder

You can ﬁnd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.

1. Press the MODE button to select the Play mode.

•

The thumbnail index view appears. The thumbnail

of the latest created or played ﬁle is highlighted.

ꢀVIEW

2. Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view

screen.

•

You can simply switch between video and photo

thumbnail view using the zoom lever.

Normal View

3. Use the Control (///) joystick to select a

desired video or photo, and then press the Control

button (OK).

0:00:55

1/10

Photo

Move

Play

Viewing on a TV

•

You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected

TV. pages 93~94

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STEP4: 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

video/photos onto your computer, edit or share the videos/photos with

your friends. For details, see pages 98~101.

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quick start guide

Viewing the videos/photos from your PC

1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via the

USB cable.

•

A new ﬁle saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window.

Click “Yes,” the uploading procedure will start.

2. The new ﬁles are saved to your PC and registered to "Contents Manager" on the

Intelli-studio program.

•

You can arrange the ﬁles by different options such as Face, Date, Location, etc.

Contents Manager

Saved ﬁles

Folders directory on you PC

3. You can double-click on the ﬁle you would like to start playback.

Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/Facebook

Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web

site with a single click.

Click on the “Share” “Upload” tab on the browser. page 101

The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer

(when you specify “PC Software: On”). page 90

STEP5: Delete videos or photos

If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or

photos data that have been saved on a computer from the storage media. Then you can

record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.

Press the MODE button to switch the Play mode Press the MENU button 

Control joystick (////OK) to select "Delete." page 70

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getting to know the camcorder

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box,

built-in

Memory

LCD

call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.

Model name

Color

Black

Silver

Red

Lens

memory card slot screen

SMX-F40BN/

F400BN

SMX-F40SN/

F400SN

SMX-F40RN/

F400RN

SMX-F40LN/

F400LN

SMX-F43BN

SMX-F43SN

SMX-F43RN

SMX-F43LN

SMX-F44BN

SMX-F44SN

SMX-F44RN

SMX-F44LN

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Blue

52x (Optical),

65x (Intelli),

2200x (Digital)

Black

Silver

Red

Blue

Black

Silver

Red

1 slot

Color

8GB

16GB

Blue

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The shape is the same for all models. Only the color

is different.

Checking your accessories

Battery pack

(IA-BP210E)

(AD43-00196A)

AC power adaptor

(AA-MA9 type)

(AD44-00151A)

Audio/Video cable

(AD39-00155A)

USB cable

(AD39-00169A)

Optional accessories

User manual CD

(AD46-00292A)

Quick start guide

(AD68-04500A)

Carrying case

(AD69-00929A)

Memory card

(1109-001415)

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The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.

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 32 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.

Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide (printed).

Optional accessories: This is an optional accessory. To buy one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer.

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getting to know the camcorder

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front & Left View

VARIOPLAN

❽

❿





f=2.1-109.2mm F:1.8

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VIEW

❶

❼

❷

❸

❹

CARD

❺

❻

ⓐ

ⓑ

ⓒ ⓓ

ⓔ

Lens

MENU button

Control joystick (////OK), Zoom (W/T) joystick

Recording start/stop button

LCD screen

Built-in speaker

Display ( ) touch button

LCD Enhancer ( ) touch button

10 Back Light ( ) touch button

11 SMART AUTO touch button / VIEW touch button

12 Power ( ) button

Memory card/Jack cover

USB jack (

Memory card slot

AV jack (AV)

CHG (charging) indicator

DC IN jack (DC IN)

)

13 MODE button

ⓐ

ⓑ

ⓒ

ⓓ

ⓔ

Right Top & Bottom View

❶

❷

❻

❺

❽

❸

❹

❼

Zoom lever (W/T)

PHOTO button

Grip belt

Lens cover open ( )/close ( ) switch

Internal microphone

Battery pack release switch (BATT.)

Tripod receptacle

Grip belt hook

Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.

Rear View

Mode indicator

❶

: Record mode (Video/Photo)

: Play mode

Recording start/stop button

Battery pack slot

❷

❸

identifying the screen displays

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear

depending on the setting values.

LCD SCREEN INDICATORS

Video and Photo record mode

PRECHECK!

•

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Record (

Press the MODE button to select the Record (

) mode only.

) mode. page 24

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-F43/F44 only))

Battery info. (Remaining battery level)

Photo Resolution / Video Resolution

Anti-Shake (HDIS)

0:00:00 [475Min]

STBY



1.6M

1Sec / 24Hr

9999

Time Lapse Recording

F1.8

+0.3

JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM

LCD Enhancer *

1/60

1/30

10 Back Light

11 Wind Cut

12 Fader *

13 Zoom (Optical Zoom / Intelli-Zoom /

SMART

AUTO

Digital Zoom)

14 Date/Time Display

15 Time Zone

16 Digital Effect

17 EV (Exposure Value) *

18 Manual Aperture */ Manual Shutter

Speed */ C.Nite *

19 Manual Focus */ Face Detection *

20 White balance

21 SCENE / SMART AUTO

22 Record mode (

•

The above screen is an example for explanation:

It is different from the actual display.

The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB SDHC

memory card capacity.

Functions marked with * will not be kept when the

camcorder is turned off and on again.

For enhanced performance, the display indications and

the order are subject to change without prior notice.

This camcorder provides one combined video and

photo record mode. You can easily record videos or

photos in the same mode without having to change it.

The total number of recordable photos is counted

based on available space on the storage media.

The number of recordable photos on the OSD is a

maximum of 9,999.

•

)

1ꢀ

Video and Photo record mode :

Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

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STBY

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1.6M

Quick View

Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection /

Manual Focus)

SCENE

Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return

EV (Exposure Value) *

iSCENE

Video and Photo record mode :

Shortcut menu (Manual)

0:00:00 [475Min]

STBY

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1.6M

Manual Control Bar/ Value

Menu name

Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return

Value adjust (down)

Value adjust (up)

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The illustration above 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.

1ꢁ

identifying the screen displays

Video Play mode

PRECHECK!

•

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Video play ( ) mode only.

Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. page 24

Video Play mode : Thumbnail View

Video Play mode

Copy Selected (SMX-F43/F44 only)

Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

Battery info (Remaining battery level)

Now / Total ﬁle number

Error File

Scroll bar

Delete Selected

Button Guide

Normal View 100-0006

0:00:55

1/10

10 Edit (Combine)

11 Protection

12 Recorded time

Photo

Move

Play

Video Play mode : Single View

Video Play mode

Search (

Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time)

Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

Battery info (Remaining battery level)

Video Resolution

Protection

LCD Enhancer

JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM

100-0001

File Name (File number)

10 Date/Time Display

11 Play Option

Video Play mode :

Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

0:00:00/0:00:55

Forward playback search

page 42 (Skip/Search/Slow motion/



Frame-by-frame)

Volume Down

Play () / Pause (

)

❙ ❙

Reverse playback search

page 42 (Skip/Search/Slow motion/

Frame-by-frame)

Multi View

100-0001

Volume Up

Video Play mode : Single (Volume)

0:00:00/0:00:55

Volume Bar

Date/Time Display

100-0001

JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM

Photo play mode

PRECHECK!

•

This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Photo Play ( ) mode only.

Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. page 24

Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View

Photo Play mode

Protection

Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

Battery info (Remaining battery level)

Now / Total ﬁle number

Error File

Scroll bar

Delete Selected

Button Guide

Normal View

100-0001

1/10

10 Copy Selected (SMX-F43/F44 only)

11 File name (File number)

Video

Move

Full View

Photo Play mode : Single View

Photo Play mode

Slide Show

Image counter

(Current image / total number of

recorded images)

Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

Battery info (Remaining battery level)

Photo Resolution

Protection

LCD Enhancer

1/10

1.6M

Multi View

100-0001

File Name (File number)

10 OK Guide (Next image)

11 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return

12 OK Guide (Previous image)

preparation

This section provides information that you should know before using this camcorder: such

as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, and how to setup the

operation mode and initialise setup.

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 strap hook of

the camcorder may be damaged.

ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing.

1. Open the LCD screen with your ﬁnger.

•

The screen opens up to 90°.

VIEW

2. Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens.

•

You can rotate it up to 180° towards the lens and up to

90° backward. To view recordings more conveniently,

rotate the screen by 180° towards the lens, then fold it

back to the body.

Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder.

•

When the LCD screen is rotated by 180°, the left and right sides of the subject are

shown in reverse, which produces horizontally ﬂipped image.

•

Remove ﬁngerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.

To adjust the LCD brightness and color, refer to the page 86.

The super ﬁne LCD technology enabled about 99.99% pixels on the LCD screen.

Although one or two black dots or bright dots(red, blue, white) could appear on the

screen, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded image.

preparation

CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE

•

Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

Use the IA-BP210E battery pack only.

The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.

Battery pack insertion/ejection

It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use

of your camcorder.

Inserting the battery pack

1. Insert the battery pack into the battery

Insert

pack slot until it softly clicks.

•

Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo

is facing front when the camcorder is

placed as shown in the ﬁgure.

Ejecting the battery pack

Eject

1. Gently push the Battery pack release

switch in the direction as shown in the

diagram to eject the battery.

2. Push down and lift the battery pack to

pull out in the direction as shown in the

diagram.

•

Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers.

Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, ﬁre or explosion.

•

Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.

Remove the battery pack separately from the camcorder while not in use.

It is recommended to prepare an additional battery pack for prolonged outdoor use.

Additional battery packs can be purchased from samsungparts.com.

Charging the battery

You can charge the battery using the AC power

adaptor or USB cable.

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PRECHECK!

•

Charge the battery pack before using the camcorder.

Use only the provided battery pack and AC power adaptor.

1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the

camcorder. page 23

2. Insert the battery in the camcorder. page 18

Connecting the AC power adaptor

3. Open the connector cover of the unit.

4. Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or

ġV

USB cable.

Yes

•

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up and charging

starts. When the battery is fully charged, the

charging (CHG) lamp turns green. page 20

Connect the AC power adaptor

to the camcorder properly and

power adaptor plug the AC power adaptor in

the wall outlet.

Connecting the USB cable

Using the AC

ġV

Connect the USB cable to the

Using the USB camcorder properly and connect

Yes

cable

the other end to a USB port of a

PC.

•

Charging the battery pack at low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge (green indicator will not

turn on).

Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket 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 wall outlet, it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of

the battery pack.

•

It is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 10°C ~ 30°C(50˚F~86˚F).

When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power adaptor will

override the USB.

If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more charging time will be needed.

It is recommended you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging.

•

preparation

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.

To check the charging state

The color of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state.

VIEW

CAR

Charging (CHG) lamp

The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state.

Charge

Fully Charged

Charging state

Charging

Error

(

)

(

)

Orange

Green

(

)

Orange Blink

LED color

Battery Level Display

The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack.

0:00:00 [475Min]

STBY

Battery Level

Indicator

9999

1.6M

State

Message

Fully charged (100%~75%)

75%~50%

50%~25%

25%~5%

less than 5%

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"

•

Before using the camcorder, charge the battery.

Above ﬁgures are based on a fully charged battery pack at normal temperature.

Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.

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Available running time for the battery pack

Battery Type

IA-BP210E

TV Normal

Using a AC power adaptor

Approx. 180min.

Approx. 380min.

640 x 480 (30p)

Charging time

Using a USB cable

720 x 480 (60i)

Video Resolution

TV Super

Fine (

TV Fine

(

Web Fine

Web Normal

)

(

)

(

)

(

)

Continuous

recording time

Approx. 250min.

Approx. 280min.

Mode

Playback time

(Unit: minutes.)

•

Charging time: Approximate time (min.) required when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery

pack.

We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function.

About battery packs

•

The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 50°F (10°C) and 86°F (30°C).

However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its usage time reduces and it may

cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or other warm, protected place for

a short time, then re-insert it.

•

Do not put the battery pack near any heat source (i.e. ﬁre or a heater).

Do not disassemble, apply pressure to, or heat the battery pack.

Do not allow battery pack terminals to be short-circuited. It may cause leakage, generate heat, or cause ﬁre.

Maintaining the battery pack

•

The recording time is affected by temperature and environmental conditions.

We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer. When the

battery reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as

chemical waste.

•

Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record.

To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.

Even when the power is switched off, the battery pack will still discharge if it is left inserted on the

camcorder. It is recommended that you remove the battery pack from the camcorder.

If the battery pack is not used for a long time, fully charge the battery pack and use it up on your

camcorder once every 6 months to maintain proper function. To store the battery pack, remove it from

your camcorder and put it in a dry, cool place.

•

About the battery life

•

Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use. If decreased usage time between

charges becomes signiﬁcant, it is probably time to replace it with a new one.

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•

Each battery’s life is affected by storage, operating and environmental conditions.

preparation

About the running time

•

Times measured when using the camcorder at 77˚F (25˚C). As the environmental temperature and

conditions vary, the actual battery time may differ form the approximate times given in the table.

The recording and playback time will be shorter depending on the conditions under which you use your

camcorder. In actual recording, the battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference,

since the Record start/stop and Zoom are being operated, and playback is performed. Assume that the

recordable time with a fully charged battery pack is between 1/2 and 1/3 of the time in the table, so have

enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder.

•

The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures.

On the battery pack

•

The CHG (charging) lamp blinks during charging, or Battery Info will not be correctly displayed under the

following conditions:

The battery pack is not inserted correctly.

The battery pack is damaged.

The battery pack is worn-out. (For the battery information only)

Using an AC power source

It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet

when you perform settings on it, play back, or edit images, or use it indoors. Make the same connections as

you do when charging the battery pack. page 19

•

Before detaching the power source, make sure that 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 to power the camcorder.

Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in ﬁre.

The AC power adaptor can be used around the world. An AC plug adaptor is required in some

foreign countries. If you need one, purchase it from your distributor.

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basic operation of the camcorder

This chapter introduces you to the basic operation procedures of this camcorder, such as

turning the power on/off, switching modes, and setting on-screen indicators.

TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button

to turn on the camcorder.

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•

Set the lens cover open/close switch to open ( ).

2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button.

LCD screen

Power( ) button

The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning message appears,

refer to ‘warning indicators and messages’ (pages 104~106) and take corrective action.

When using this camcorder for the ﬁrst time

•

When you use your camcorder for the ﬁrst time or reset it, the time zone screen appears for

the startup display. Select your geographical location and set the date and time.page 28

If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn on

the camcorder.

SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE

If you need to use camcorder for the extended time, the following functions enable you to

prevent unnecessary energy consumption.

Auto Power Off Function

After 5 minuters

•

To save battery power, you can set

the "Auto Power Off" function,

which turns off the camcorder if

there is no operation for 5 minutes.

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•

To disable this option, change the

"Auto Power Off" setting to "Off."

page 89

•

The power saving mode does not work in the following situations:

When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB or AV)

While recording, playback, or the slideshow is being operated.

•

The camcorder consumes the less battery power in the power saving mode (about 50% of the

power consumption in the standby mode) However, if you plan to use the camcorder for the

maximum length of time period, it is recommended to turn off the camcorder by pressing the

Power ( ) button when not using it.

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basic operation of the camcorder

SETTING THE OPERATION MODES

You can switch the operating mode in the following

order each time you press the MODE button.

Record mode (

) Play mode ( ) 

MODE

indicator

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•

Each time the operation mode changes, the

respective mode indicator lights on.

Mode

Icon

Functions

Record mode

To record videos or photos.

Play mode

To play videos or photos, or edit them.

•

This camcorder provides one record mode for both video and photo recordings. You can easily

record videos or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes.

USING THE DISPLAY(

) TOUCH BUTTON

Switching the information display mode

You can switch the on-screen information display mode.

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1.6M

Touch the Display(

) touch button.

•

The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

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VIEW

STBY

•

Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions.

In the menu screen, the Display ( ) touch button will be deactivated.

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USING THE BACK LIGHT TOUCH BUTTON

When a subject is lit from behind, this function will

compensate for lighting so that the subject is not

too dark.

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Touch the Back Light ( ) touch button to display

(

) icon on the screen. To cancel, touch the Back

Light ( ) touch button again.

Back lighting inﬂuences recording when the subject is darker than the background:

•

The subject is in front of a window.

The subject is against a snowy background.

The subject is outdoors and the background is

overcast.

•

The light sources are too bright.

The person to be recorded is wearing white

or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright

background:

The person’s face is too dark to distinguish his/

her features.

USING THE LCD ENHANCER FUNCTION

•

Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image. This effect is also

implemented outdoors in bright daylight.

ꢀVIEW

•

You can also adjust the screen brightness in two-level increments, which

provides a brighter screen than using just one-level increment for your

recording.

1. Touch the LCD Enhancer (

LCD adjust ( ) indicator appears and the LCD brightens.

2. You can switch the LCD Enhancer function in the following order each time

) touch button.

•

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9999

1.6M

you touch the LCD Enhancer (

) touch button.

•

LCD Enhancer 1-level (

LCD Enhancer 2-level (

): LCD Enhancer is executed.

): This setting is brighter

than the LCD Enhancer 1-level.

•

LCD Enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded.

When LCD Enhancer is used in low illumination, some stripes may occur on the LCD screen. It is not a malfunction.

Using the LCD Enhancer function may cause colors to look different on the display.

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basic operation of the camcorder

SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE)

The Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently

accessed functions according to the selected mode.

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✪

For example: Setting EV (Exposure Value) in the Record

mode using the Shortcut menu (OK guide).

1. Press the OK button in STBY mode.

The Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed.

0:00:00 [475Min]

STBY

9999

1.6M

•

SCENE

2. Move the Control joystick () to select “EV” mode.

Auto Exposure

•

Move the Control joystick (/) to adjust the exposure while

viewing the image on the LCD screen.

0:00:00 [475Min]

STBY

3. Press the OK button to conﬁrm your selection.

9999

1.6M

•

Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu.

Exposure value setting will be applied and (

and setting value are displayed.

) indicator

+1.0

0:00:00 [475Min]

STBY

+1.0

9999

1.6M

•

The Shortcut menu (OK guide) cannot be used in the SMART AUTO mode.

The instruction above shows an example of setting EV mode in the Record mode. The setting

procedure could be different by menu item

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SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL JOYSTICKS

Play (

) mode

selection

Button

Record (

) mode

Photo Play

) mode

Video Play ( ) mode

(

SCENE

Conﬁrms

selection

- Access the shortcut menu

- Conﬁrm selection

- Exit the shortcut menu

Single image

playback

- Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed

- Playback / Pause

lncreases the

volume

(during a slide cursor up

show)

- iSCENE

- Zoom (wide)

Moves the

lncreases the volume

Decreases the volume

Decreases the

Moves

DOWN

- Focus

- Zoom (tele)

volume

the cursor

(during a slide

down

show)

- Search playback RPS

(Reverse Playback Search) rate:

→

x2 x4 x8 x16

Moves

- Previous Skip Playback

- Frame-by-frame playback

- Slow motion playback

(Reverse slow playback) rate:

to the

Previous image

LEFT

→

x1/2 x1/4 x1/8 x1/16

- Search playback FPS

(Forward Playback Search) rate:

→

x2 x4 x8 x16

- Next Skip Playback

Moves to

the next

Quick View

Next image

- Frame-by-frame playback

- Slow motion playback

(Forward slow playback) rate:

RIGHT

→

x1/2 x1/4 x1/8 x1/16

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basic operation of the camcorder

SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME

Set the date and time of your local area when turning on this camcorder for the ﬁrst time.

Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the

camcorder.

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•

The Time Zone (“Home”) screen appears based on London, Lisbon

(Greenwich Mean Time).

•

You can also set the “Time Zone: Home” from the Settings

(

) menu. page 82

Home

London, Lisbon

2. Select your geographical area with Control joystick (/), then press the

OK button.

•

The Date/Time Set screen appears.

Home:

JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM

[GMT 00:00]

Date/Time Set

3. Select the date and time information, and change the setting values by using

the Control joystick (///).

Date/Time Set

Home

•

To set the daylight saving, move the Control joystick (/) to select the

) icon, then move the Control joystick (/) to set Daylight Saving

on/off.

Activating Daylight Saving forwards the time by 1 hour.

4. Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then press the OK button.

Month Day Year Hour Min

(

JAN

2010 12

JAN/01/2010 12:00 AM

Move OK

00 AM

OFF

Visit

Back

•

The year can be set up to 2037.

Set “Date/Time Display” to “On.” page 85

After setting, the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media.

Built-in rechargeable battery

•

Your camcorder includes a built-in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power

is turned off.

•

Once the battery is depleted, the previous date/time values are all reset to defaults, and you need to recharge the

built-in rechargeable battery. The date/time must be set again.

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 pack, the built-in battery fully discharges. If this occurs, charge the built-in battery by connecting to the

supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours.

Turning the date and time display on/off

•

To switch the date and time display on or off, access the menu and change the Date/Time Display mode. page 85

Simple setting of the clock by time difference

•

You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad.

Select "Time Zone" on the menu, then set the time difference. page 82

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SELECTING THE LANGUAGES

You can select the language that appears on the menu screen. The language setting is retained when the

camcorder is powered off.

STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Settings.”

SCENE

Settings

2. Move the Control joystick (/) to select “Language,” and then

Default Set

Version

Language

press the OK button.

Exit

Select

3. Move the Control joystick (/) to select the desired OSD

language, and then press the OK button.

STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]

SCENE

Settings

4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

English

Default Set

Version

Language

•

The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language.

Français

Exit

Move

Select

Submenu items

한국어

“Español” 

“Suomi”

“Čeština”

“Български” 

“Українська” 

“English”

“Italiano”

“Svenska”

“Polski”

“Română”

“Hrvatski”

“日本語”



“

”



“Français” 

“Português” 

“Deutsch”

“Nederlands” 

“Dansk”

“Magyar”

“српски”

“中文”



“Norsk”



“Slovensky” 

“Ελληνικά” 

“Русский” 

ไทย

“

”



“Türkçe”



“

”

“

”

“

עברית

”

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“Language” options may be changed without prior notice.

Selected language is retained even without the battery pack or AC power adaptor.

The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected.

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about the storage media

SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-F43/F44 only)

•

You can record on the built-in memory or a memory card, so the desired storage media

needs to be selected before starting recording or playback.

You can use SD and SDHC cards on your camcorder.

•

(Some cards are not compatible depending on a memory card manufacturer and memory

card type.)

Before inserting or ejecting a memory card, turn the camcorder off.

•

STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]

Selecting the storage media

SCENE

Settings

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Settings.”

Storage Type

Storage Info

Format

2. Move the Control joystick (/) to select “Storage Type,” then

Exit

Select

press the OK button.

STBY 0:00:00 [475Min]

SCENE

3. Move the Control joystick (/) to select “Int. Memory” or

Settings

“Card,” then press the OK button.

Int. Memory

Storage Type

Storage Info

Format

Card

•

“Int. Memory” : When using the built-in memory.

“Card” : When using a memory card.

Exit

Move

Select

4. Press the MENU button to exit.

Using the built-in memory (SMX-F43/F44 only)

This camcorder has an embedded 8GB(SMX-F43 only) or 16GB(SMX-F44 only) memory.

•

Using a memory card (not supplied)

•

This camcorder has a card slot for access to SD and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity).

You can use SD and SDHC cards on your camcorder.

Some cards are not compatible depending on a memory card manufacturer and memory

card type.

•

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-F43/F44 only)

•

If there is no memory card inserted, only the built-in memory will be available. (SMX-F43/F44only)

Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder. The memory card and its data

may be damaged.

•

Do not remove the power (battery pack or AC power adaptor) when using storage media to record,

playback, format, delete, etc. The storage media and its data may be damaged.

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INSERTING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)

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

VIEW

CAR

To insert a memory card

To eject a memory card

1. Turn the camcorder off.

2. Open the memory card/jack cover as

shown in the diagram.

3. Insert a memory card into the memory

card slot until it softly clicks in the direction

of the arrow shown in the diagram.

3. Slightly push the memory card inwards to

pop it out.

4. Pull the memory card out of the memory

4. Close the cover.

card slot and close the cover.

•

If a memory card is not inserted correctly, the camcorder may fail to operate normally or the

memory card slot may be damaged.

•

Be careful when ejecting a memory card. If the memory card is pushed hard, it may pop out suddenly.

Your camcorder supports only SD(Secure Digital) and SDHC(Secure Digital High Capacity) cards.

Compatibility with this camcorder may vary depending on the card manufacturer and type.

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about the storage media

SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD

Compatible memory cards

SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards

•

This camcorder can be used with SD

(Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital

High Capacity) cards. It is recommended

to use an SDHC (Secure Digital High

Capacity) card. SD cards up to 2GB are

supported with this camcorder. Normal

operation is not guaranteed with SD cards

bigger than 2GB.

•

SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity)

memory card

An SDHC card is a higher version (Ver.2.00)

of SD card and supports capacity above

2GB.

Cannot be used with current SD

enabled host devices.

•

MMC (Multi Media Card) and MMC Plus

are not supported.

Compatible memory card capacity:

SD 512MB ~ 2GB, SDHC 4 ~ 32GB

Use compatible memory card brands. Others

are not guaranteed to work. Check the

compatibility when buying a memory card.

Common cautions for memory cards

•

Damaged data may not be recovered. It

is recommended you make a back-up of

important data separately on the hard disk

of your PC.

Turning the power off or removing a

memory card during an operation such

as formatting, deleting, recording, and

playback may cause data loss.

After you modify the name of a ﬁle or folder

stored in the memory card using your PC,

your camcorder may not recognize the

modiﬁed ﬁle.

SDHC/SD cards: Panasonic, SanDisk,

TOSHIBA

•

To record videos, use a memory card

supporting at least 2MB/s.

SD/SDHC memory cards have a

mechanical write-protection switch. Setting

the switch prevents accidental erasure

of ﬁles recorded on the card. To enable

writing, move the switch up in the direction

of the terminals. To set write protection,

move the switch down.

Handling a memory card

It is recommended that you power off

before inserting or removing the memory

card to avoid data loss.

It is not guaranteed that you can use a

memory card formatted by other devices.

Be sure to format your memory card using

this camcorder.

•

Usable memory cards

Protection tab

Terminals

•

You have to format newly-purchased

memory cards, memory cards with data

that your camcorder cannot recognize or

has been saved by other devices. Note

that formatting erases all data on the

memory card.

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•

If you cannot use a memory card that has

been used with another device, format it

with your camcorder. Note that formatting

erases all information on the memory card.

A memory card has a certain life span. If

you cannot record new data, you have to

purchase a new memory card.

A memory card is a precision electronic

media. Do not bend it, drop it, or cause a

strong impact.

Do not place foreign substances on the

memory card terminals. Use a soft dry

cloth to clean the terminals if required.

Do not paste anything other than the label

provided with the card on the label pasting

section.

Be careful to keep the memory card out of

the reach of children, who might swallow

it.

The camcorder supports SD and

SDHC memory cards for data storage

preference!

•

The data storage speed may differ,

according to the manufacturer and

production system.

•

SLC (single level cell) system: faster

write speed enabled.

•

MLC (multi level cell) system: only

lower write speed is supported.

For best results, we recommend using

a memory card that supports faster

write speed.

Using a lower write speed memory

card for recording video may cause

difﬁculties when storing.

You may even lose your video data

during the recording.

In an attempt to preserve any bit of the

recorded video, the camcorder forcibly

stores the movie on the memory card

and displays a warning:

“Low speed card. Please record a

lower resolution.”

If you are unavoidably using a low

speed memory card, resolution and

quality of the recording may be lower

than the set value. pages 47~48

The higher the resolution and quality,

the more memory will be used.

Notes on use

•

Samsung is not responsible for data loss

due to misuse.

We recommend using a memory card

case to avoid losing data from moving and

static electricity.

After a period of use, the memory card

may get warm. This is normal and is not a

malfunction.

•

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about the storage media

Recordable time available for video

Media

Built-in memory*

Memory Card

Capacity

8GB

16GB

1GB

2GB

4GB

8GB

16GB

32GB

TV Super Fine

720x480(60i)

190min

380min.

23min

47min

95min

190min

380min

760min

(

)

720x480(60i)

640x480(30p)

240min

310min

240min

480min.

620min.

480min.

30min

38min

30min

60min

77min

60min

120min

155min

120min

240min

310min

240min

480min

620min

480min

960min

1,240min

960min

TV Fine (

TV Normal (

Web Fine (

)

Web Normal

640x480(30p)

310min

620min.

38min

77min

155min

310min

620min

1,240min

(

)

(Unit: Approximate minutes of recording)

Recordable number of photos

Media

Built-in memory*

Memory Card

Capacity

8GB

16GB

1GB

2GB

4GB

8GB

16GB

32GB

Mode

Resolution

9,999

6,080

9,999

6,080

9,999

1,920

760

3,840

1,530

3,840

1,530

7,680

3,040

7,680

3,040

9,999

6,080

9,999

6,080

9,999

800x600

1600x1200

848x480

4:3

1,920

760

16:9

1696x960

(Unit: Approximate minutes of images)

•

The ﬁgures in the table may differ depending on the actual recording conditions and subject.

The higher the quality and resolution, the more memory is used.

Lower resolution and quality increases the recording time, but the image quality may suffer.

The bit rate automatically adjusts to the recording image. Accordingly, the recording time may vary.

Memory cards bigger than 32GB may not operate normally.

The recording length of a Time Lapse REC may vary depending on settings.

A memory card that is used to store a video can cause un-writable areas, which may result in reduced

recording time and free memory space.

•

The maximum size of a video (H.264/AVC) ﬁle that can be recorded at one time is 1.8GB.

The camcorder can store up to 9,999 ﬁles of videos and photos in one memory card.

Video (or photo) images recorded by other equipment are not playable on this camcorder.

Items marked with * are available only with 8GB(SMX-F43 only), 16GB(SMX-F44 only) models.

For recording, the 16:9 aspect ratio will use more memory than the 4:3 aspect ratio. You can select

the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback (16:9 Wide/4:3 aspect ratio). page 49

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basic recording

Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are described below and on the following pages.

RECORDING VIDEOS

This camcorder features two Recording start/stop

buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder, the

other is on the LCD screen. Select the one that works

best for you.

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PRECHECK!

•

Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.

Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F43/F44 only) (If you want to record on a memory

card, insert a memory card.)

•

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

1. Select a subject to record.

0:00:00 [475Min]

9999

1.6M

•

Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording.

Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject.

page 39

2. Press the Recording start/stop button.

The recording () indicator appears, and recording starts.

3. To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button again.

•

If power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the video may not be recorded/edited.

Samsung is not responsible for any damage occurred by a failure of normal recording or playback

operation because of memory card error.

•

Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.

For on-screen information display. pages 12~13

Eject the battery pack when you have ﬁnished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption.

For various functions available when you record videos. page 45

During recording, some button operations are unavailable. (MODE button, MENU button, etc.)

Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the top-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 storage media.

LCD screen brightness and color can be adjusted from the menu. Adjusting the brightness or color of the LCD screen

does not affect the image to be recorded. page 86

This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode.

You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.

You cannot use a locked memory card for recording. You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock.

You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Recording start/stop or MODE button.

If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording, the system is switched to the data

recovery mode. While data is being recovered, no other function is enabled. After data recovery, the system will be

switched to the STBY mode. When the recording time is short, the data recovery might fail.

•

ꢁ5

basic recording

TAKING PHOTOS

You can take photos and store them on the storage media. Set the

desired resolution before recording. page 48

PRECHECK!

•

Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button on the camcorder.

Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F43/F44 only) (If you want to record on a memory

card, insert a memory card.)

•

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

1. Select a subject to record.

•

Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for capturing.

Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the

subject. page 39

2. Adjust the subject at the center of the LCD screen.

3. Fully press the PHOTO button.

•

The shutter sound is heard. (when “Shutter Sound: On” is set).

To continue capturing, wait until the current photo is completely

saved on the storage media.

•

Recordable number of photos varies depending on the photo size and quality. page 34

Audio is not recorded when taking photos.

If focusing is difﬁcult, use the manual focus function. page 58

Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage

the storage media or data.

For the on-screen display information, see pages 12~13.

Adjust brightness and contrast of the LCD screen using menu items. Doing so does not affect the

recorded image. page 86

•

Photo ﬁles conform to the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) standard, established by JEITA

(Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association.)

Available photo resolutions are 1696X960 and 848X480 in 16:9 aspect ratio, while 1600X1200 and

800X600 are available in 4:3 aspect ratio. (To switch to 4:3, release 16:9 mode.) page 49

This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. You can easily record

videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.

You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the PHOTO or MODE button.

Using the Quick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right

after your recording. page 37

•

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qUICK VIEW FUNCTION IN THE RECORD MODE

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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.

0:00:00 [475Min]

STBY

9999

1.6M

•

Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed on the LCD screen.

SCENE

2. Move the Control joystick () to view the most recent video

(or photo) you have recorded.

Auto Exposure

•

After the Quick view is ﬁnished, your camcorder switches back to the

STBY mode.

•

During the Quick view, use the Control joystick (///OK) for

playback search or to delete the current ﬁle.

The quick View function is not available in the following conditions: (The Quick View icon is

dimmed in the Shortcut menu.)

•

If the mode has been changed after the recording or the camcorder is connected with the USB cable.

If the camcorder has been turned off and on again after the recording.

In the SMART AUTO mode.

After using the Quick View function.

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basic recording

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO MODE)

User-friendly SMART AUTO optimises your camcorder

to the recording conditions automatically, providing

beginners with the best performance.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

SMART

AUTO

1. Touch the SMART AUTO ( ) touch button.

0:00:00 [475Min]

STBY

SMART

AUTO

•

The SMART AUTO (

) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) (

) icons appear on the

AUTO

9999

1.6M

screen at the same time.

2. Adjust the subject on the LCD screen.

•

The camcorder detects the subject and automatically selects a type of scene.

According to the detected type of scene, the corresponding icon will appear.

: Appears when recording landscape.

: Appears when recording with a very bright background.

: Appears when recording a night scene.

: Appears when recording a portrait outdoors at night.

: Appears when recording indoors.

: Appears when recording a portrait.

: Appears when recording a close-up.

3. Press the Recording start/stop button or PHOTO button. pages 35~36

•

To record videos, press the Recording start/stop button. To take photos, press the PHOTO button.

SMART

AUTO

4. To cancel SMART AUTO mode, touch the SMART AUTO ( ) touch button again.

SMART

•

The SMART AUTO(

) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) (

) icons disappear from the screen.

AUTO

STBY

0:00:00 [475Min]

9999

1.6M

According to the detected type of scene,

the corresponding icon will appear.

•

Unavailable buttons during SMART AUTO operation:

MENU button / OK button/ etc. Most settings are automatically adjusted in SMART AUTO mode.

To set or adjust functions on your own, release the SMART AUTO mode ﬁrst.

•

SMART AUTO must be set before recording.

SMART

When there is no detected scene, the (

) icon appears.

AUTO

The camcorder may not detect the Portrait mode when recording a face, depending on a position of the face or brightness.

Depending on conditions such as lighting, shake of the camcorder, or distance to the subject, the same scene mode could be detected differently.

When recording more than two scenes at the same time, SMART AUTO icon priority order is showed as below:

Night Portrait > Portrait > Macro > White > Landscape > Night > Indoor

For example,

a) If Portrait and Indoor occur at the same time, Portrait is activated.

b) If Night Portrait and Night occur at the same time, Night Portrait is activated.

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ZOOMING

Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle

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recording. This camcorder allows you to record

using 52x optical power zoom, 65x Intelli-zoom

and 2200x digital zoom.

W: Wide-angle

T: Telephoto

To zoom in

Slide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto).

(Or move the Control joystick () on the LCD panel.)

To zoom out

0:00:00 [475Min]

STBY

9999

1.6M

Slide the Zoom lever towards W (wide-angle).

(Or move the Control joystick () on the LCD panel.)

•

You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the LCD panel.

Zoom magniﬁcation over 65x is done through digital image processing, and is therefore called digital

zoom. Digital zooming is possible up to 2200x. Set “Zoom Type” to “Digital Zoom.” page 63

The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus

is about 0.39 inch (1cm) for wide-angle and about 39.4 inches (1m) 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 58

•

It is recommended to use Anti-Shake (HDIS) with handheld recording if the subject is zoomed in

and enlarged.

•

Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power.

Zooming during a recording may record operation sound of the zoom lever or zoom button.

When using the zoom function, its speed can be decreased by slowly moving the Zoom (W/T) lever.

A fast moving increases the zoom speed. However, the Zoom (W/T) button on the display cannot

adjust the zoom speed.

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basic playback

•

You can view recorded videos and photos in thumbnail index view and play them in various

ways. In the thumbnail index view, you can directly select and display a desired image

without using fast forwarding and rewinding.

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This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. You can easily

record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.

CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE

•

Pressing the MODE button changes the operation mode to Record (

) and Play (

)

mode in turn.

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The recorded videos or photos are displayed in thumbnail index view. According to the

previous record mode, recordings will be stored in videos or photos thumbnail index view,

respectively. When switching to Play mode after recording a video, the video's thumbnail

index view appears. When switching to Play mode after recording a photo, the photo's

thumbnail index view appears.

How to change between video and photo thumbnail view.

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You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever.

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VIEW

Normal View

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Photo

Move

Play

Video

Move

Full View

Multi View Option provides sorting thumbnails of recorded videos and photos by different display

options (recording, recorded date). page 68

PLAYING BACK VIDEOS

You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail

index view. Find your desired video quickly,

and playback directly.

MODE

ꢀVIEW

PRECHECK!

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This function works only in Video Play (

You can ﬁnd a desired video image quickly using the thumbnail index view.

) mode.

D screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the

. Open the LC

camcorder. page 23

Normal View

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Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F43/F44 only) page 30

(If you want to playback images on a memory card, insert a memory

card.)

Photo

Move

Play

2. Press the MODE button to select the Play mode.

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The thumbnail index view appears. The thumbnail highlight is on the latest

created or played ﬁle.

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3. Select the Video thumbnail index view screen.

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You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the

zoom lever.

Playing time of the selected ﬁle and the thumbnail showing the video

playback will appear on the screen.

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4. Use the Control joystick (///) to select the desired videos, and then

press the OK button.

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If you set the Date/Time Display before video playback, the date/time

appears brieﬂy for about a second and then the selected video starts

playing.

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Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for 3 seconds.

The selected videos are played according to the Play Option setting.

page 69

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To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever.

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Loading time of a video to be played back may become slow depending on the video resolution.

Video ﬁles may not playback on the camcorder in the following cases:

Video ﬁles edited or renamed on a PC

Video ﬁles recorded by devices other than the camcorder

Video ﬁle formats that are supported

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The built-in speaker automatically turns off when the Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder. (When

connected to external devices, volume adjustment should be done on the connected external device.)

You can playback recorded video ﬁles on a TV or a PC. pages 94,100

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You can upload recorded videos or photos YouTube, Flickr, and Facebook using Intelli-studio. page 101

For various functions available during playback, see “playback options.” pages 67~78

Use the Quick View function if you want to preview the last recorded video or photos. page 37

basic playback

Various playback operations

Still playback (pause) (/

Press the OK button during playback.

To resume normal playback, press the OK button again.

Search playback (

)

•

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VIEW

)

•

During playback, move and hold the Control joystick () for forward

search, or to the left for reverse search.

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Moving the Control joystick to (/) repeatedly increases the search

speed for each direction.

RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 x4 x8 x16

FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 x4 x8 x16

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To resume normal playback, press the OK button.

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Skip playback ( /)

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During playback, move the Control joystick () to locate the start point

of the next ﬁle. Moving the Control joystick () repeatedly skips ﬁles in

the forward direction.

During playback, move the Control joystick () to locate the start point

of the current ﬁle. Moving the Control joystick () repeatedly skips

ﬁles in the reverse direction.

Move the Control joystick() within 3 seconds from the start point of

the current ﬁle to skip back to the previous ﬁle.

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Frame-by-frame playback ( / )

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In pause mode, use the Control joystick (/) to play the video forward or backward one frame

at a time.

To resume normal playback, press the OK button.

Slow motion playback ( / )

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During pause, holding the Control joystick (/) reduces the playback speed.

During slow motion playback, moving the Control joystick (/) changes the playback speed.

Forward slow playback rate: x1/2 x1/4 x1/8 x1/16

Reverse slow playback rate: x1/2 x1/4 x1/8 x1/16

To resume normal playback, press the OK button.

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Recorded sound is not heard in slow motion playback.

To adjust the volume

Multi View

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Move the Control joystick (/) to increase or decrease the volume.

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The volume bar disappears after 3~4 seconds.

You can hear the recorded sound from the built-in speaker.

The level can be set to anywhere between 0 and 10.

(If you close the LCD screen while playing, you will not hear the sound

from the speaker.)

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VIEWING PHOTOS

You can view recorded photos by using various

playback functions.

MODE

ꢀVIEW

PRECHECK!

This function works only in Photo Play (

) mode.

•

You can ﬁnd and view desired photos quickly using the thumbnail index view.

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on

Normal View

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the camcorder. page 23

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Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-F43/F44 only) page 30

(If you want to playback images on a memory card, insert a

memory card.)

Video

Move

Full View

2. Press the MODE button to select the Play mode.

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The thumbnail index view appears. The thumbnail highlight is on

the latest created or played ﬁle.

3. Select the Photo thumbnail index view screen.

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•

You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view

using the zoom lever.

4. Use the Control joystick (///) to select the desired photos, and then press the OK

button.

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Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while.

To view the previous/next photo, move the Control joystick (/).

To return to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever.

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Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback. Doing so may damage the

recorded data.

Your camcorder may not playback the following photo ﬁles normally;

A photo with its ﬁle name changed on a PC.

A photo recorded on other devices.

A photo with a ﬁle format not supported on this camcorder (does not conform to DCF standards).

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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 37

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4ꢁ

recording options

CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS

You can change the menu settings to customize

your camcorder. This chapter uses "Aperture"

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function in the Record mode as an example. .

Using the MENU button

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on

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the camcorder.

Aperture

Auto

Manual

2. Press the MODE button to select the Record (

) mode.

3. Press the MENU button.

Exit

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The menu screen appears.

/

4. Move the Control joystick( ) to select "Aperture."

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To return to the normal screen, press the MENU button.

Aperture

Auto

Manual

/

5. Move the Control joystick( /OK) to select the desired submenu

item.

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Depending on the mode selected, some menu items may not

be available to select and change.

Exit

Adjust the value of the selected menu item. For example, adjust the Aperture value by

/

moving the Control joystick ( /OK).

When you ﬁnish making settings, press the MENU button to exit.

While making the menu setting, some menu items are dimmed and cannot be selected at the

same time. For details on the menus that are not available, refer to the Troubleshooting chapter.

•

page 113



From the next page, basic instruction is written to help users to set each menu easily. Instructions

may differ according to the selected menu item.

You can also access the shortcut menu using the OK button. pages 26~27

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MENU ITEMS

•

Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operating mode.

For operation details, see the corresponding page.

●

: Possible

Recording menu items

Items

iSCENE

Video Resolution

Photo Resolution

16:9 Wide

White Balance

Aperture

Default value

Page

Record (

●

) mode

Auto

TV Fine

1696x960 (16:9)

●

Auto

Off

Auto

Off

Shutter Speed

C.Nite

Focus

Anti-Shake(HDIS)

Digital Effect

Fader

Off

Wind Cut

Zoom Type

Time Lapse REC

Guideline

Intelli-Zoom

Off

Settings

recording options

iSCENE

This camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for

optimum recording. You can also specify one of various modes depending on subject conditions, recording

environment or purpose of ﬁlming.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “iSCENE.”

iSCENE

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

Auto

Sports

Portrait

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

items

contents

on-screen display

Use this setting for the regular recording conditions. The

shutter speed and the aperture values are automatically

adjusted for optimum recording.

“Auto”

When recording rapidly moving subjects such as sports

games.

When recording a portrait image, use this setting to express

the natural skin tone.

When recording subjects under strong light. For example, stage

spotlights in theaters.

“Sports”

“Portrait”

“Spotlight”

“Beach”

“Snow”

“High Speed”

“Food”

Where sunlight is intense like a beach.

Where reﬂection of light is intense like a snowﬁeld.

Reduces blurring objects in rapid motion.

Recording close-up objects in high saturation.

Recording a waterfall or fountain.

“Waterfall”

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The iSCENE also can be set in the shortcut menu. page 26~27

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SCENE

Sports

Recording people or objects in

motion.

Exit

Move

Select

Video Resolution

You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. This camcorder can record in “TV

Super Fine,” “TV Fine,” “TV Normal,” “Web Fine” and “Web Normal” modes. The “TV Fine”

mode is set as the factory default.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) 

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SCENE

“Video Resolution.”

Video Resolution

TV Super Fine

TV Fine

TV Normal

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

on-screen

display

items

“TV Super Fine” Videos recorded in 720x480(60i) resolution at super-ﬁne image quality.

“TV Fine” Videos recorded in 720x480(60i) resolution at ﬁne image quality.

contents

“TV Normal” Videos recorded in 720x480(60i) resolution at normal image quality.

Videos recorded in 640x480 (30p) resolution at ﬁne image quality.

Supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC.

“Web Fine”

Videos recorded in the 640x480 (30p) resolution at normal image quality.

Supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC.

“Web Normal”

"TV Super Fine"

"TV Fine"

"Web Fine"

"Web Normal"

"TV Normal"

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You can record a scene at ﬁve resolution levels: “TV Super Fine,” “TV Fine,” “TV Normal,” “Web

Fine” or “Web Normal.” However, the better the resolution is, the more memory is used.

The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded. page 34

Video resolution settings of “Web Fine” and “Web Normal” record movie in 4:3 aspect ratio even

when you set it to 16:9.

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recording options

Photo Resolution

You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) 

“Photo Resolution.”

Photo Resolution

1696X960(16:9)

848X480(16:9)

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2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

on-screen

display

items

contents

“1696x960 (16:9)” Records in 1696x960 resolution.

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“848x480 (16:9)” Records in 848x480 resolution.

“1600x1200 (4:3)” Records in 1600x1200 resolution.

“800x600 (4:3)” Records in 800x600 resolution.

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Photos recorded by your camcorder may not be displayed on another device if it does not support

high resolution.

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For photo development, the higher the resolution, the ﬁner the image quality.

The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment. page 34

High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images. If a higher

resolution is selected, there is less space to store photos in the memory.

The submenu items of Photo Resolution vary depending on the selection of the 16:9 Wide function.

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16:9 Wide

You can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback (16:9 Wide/4:3 aspect ratio).

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “16:9 Wide.”

16:9 Wide

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

Off

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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16:9 Wide

Off

Exit

Submenu items

on-screen

display

items

contents

Disables the function. Displays the image in 4:3 aspect ratio.

Select to use the standard display aspect ratio of 4:3 on the screen.

Recording and viewing of 16:9 aspect ratio.

“Off”

“On”

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Please set the aspect ratio before recording. The default setting is “16:9 Wide : On.”

Video resolution settings of “Web Fine” and “Web Normal” record movie in 4:3 aspect ratio even

when you set it to 16:9.

recording options

White Balance

This camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject. You can record in natural colors depending on

the subject and lighting conditions.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) 

“White Balance.”

White Balance

Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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White Balance

Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Exit

Submenu items

on-screen

display

items

contents

Controls the white balance automatically depending on the recording

conditions.

“Auto”

“Daylight”

“Cloudy”

Controls the white balance according to the outdoor lighting.

When recording in the shade or cloudy weather.

“Fluorescent” When recording under white ﬂuorescent lights.

“Tungsten” When recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights.

You can manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or

situation.

“Custom WB”

To set the white balance manually

1. Select “Custom WB.”

White thick paper

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The indicator ( ) and the message “Set White Balance.” are

displayed.

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2. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it ﬁlls the

screen. Use an object that is not transparent.

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If the object that ﬁlls the screen is not focused, correct the

focus using “Manual Focus.” page 58

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3. Press the OK button.

The white balance setting will be applied and indicator ( ) is

displayed.

Set White Balance.

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Exit

Set

4. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Understanding White Balance:

White balance (WB) is the process of removing unrealistic color casts, so that objects which

appear white are rendered white in your photo. Proper white balance has to take into account

the “color temperature” of a light source, which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of

white light.

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A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, ﬂuorescent,

candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the

subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a more natural

result.

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When setting the white balance manually, the subject must be white, otherwise, your camcorder

may not detect an appropriate setting value.

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The adjusted setting remains until you set the white balance again.

During normal outdoor recording, setting to “Auto” may provide better results.

Cancel the digital zoom function for clear and precise setting.

Reset the white balance if light conditions change.

recording options

Aperture

The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You

can also manually adjust the Aperture to your preference.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Aperture”.

Aperture

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

Auto

Manual

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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Submenu Items

Aperture

on-screen

display

Auto

Manual

items

contents

“Auto”

Sets the aperture value automatically.

Sets the aperture value manually.

Exit

“Manual”

FX.X

Setting the aperture manually:

1. Select "Manual."

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2. Adjust the aperture value with the Control joystick(/).

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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

darker the recorded picture will be.

Manual Aperture

Exit

F5.6

Adjust

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Understanding Aperture

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The aperture stop of a photographic lens can be adjusted to control

the amount of light reaching the ﬁlm or image sensor.

The aperture value needs to be adjusted in the following cases:

•

When shooting against the light or when the background is

too bright.

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When shooting on a reﬂective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing.

When the background is overly dark (for example, night scenery).

5ꢀ

Shutter Speed

The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the scene's brightness. You can also

manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) 

“Shutter Speed.”

Shutter Speed

Auto

Manual

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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Shutter Speed

Submenu Items

Auto

Manual

on-screen

display

items

contents

Exit

The camcorder automatically sets the

appropriate shutter speed value.

“Auto”

Shutter speed can be set to 1/60, 1/100,

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, 1/2000, 1/4000, or

1/10000.

“Manual”

1/XXX

Setting the shutter speed manually:

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1. Select "Manual."

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2. Adjust the shutter speed value with the Control joystick(/).

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Conﬁrm the desired shutter speed setting by pressing the OK

button.

Shutter speed value can be set between 1/60~1/10000.

To capture fast movements of the subject, set a fast shutter

speed value. To give the impression to the fast movements

overall, set a slow shutter speed value.

Manual Shutter

Exit

1/500

Adjust

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5ꢁ

recording options

Recommended shutter speed when recording:

shutter speed

conditions

The shutter speed is ﬁxed at 1/60 second. Black bands that usually appear

when shooting a TV screen become narrower.

1/60

The shutter speed is ﬁxed at 1/100 second. Indoor sports such as basketball.

The ﬂickering that occurs when shooting under a ﬂorescent light or mercury-

vapor lamp is reduced.

1/100

1/250, 1/500, 1/1000

Moving cars, trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters.

1/2000, 1/4000, 1/10000 Outdoor sports such as golf and tennis.

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Do not aim at the sun. Doing so might cause your camcorder to malfunction. Take images of the

sun only in low light conditions, such as at dusk.

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The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is selected.

A higher shutter speed is recommended for shooting a fast moving subject. Note that higher

shutter speeds produce a darker image. As the shutter speed increases, the sensor accepts

less light.

EV (Exposure Value)

The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically.

You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “EV.”

Adjust

2. Press the OK button.

3. Move the Control joystick (/) to adjust the exposure while

viewing the image on the LCD screen.

Exit

Exposure 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.

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4. Conﬁrm your selection by pressing the OK button.

Exposure value setting will be applied and (

and setting value are displayed.

) indicator

To cancel the exposure value manually adjusted, select "0" in

the step 3.

Understanding EV(Exposure Value)

Exposure value is the total amount of light allowed to fall on the photographic medium (Image

sensor) during the process of taking photos or videos as well.

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 such as at the beach or when

skiing.

When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright.

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The exposure also can be set in the shortcut menu. page 26

The shutter speed also varies automatically depending on the EV value.

recording options

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.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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C.Nite

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “C.Nite.”

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

Off

Auto

1/30

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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C.Nite

Submenu Items

on-screen

display

Off

Auto

1/30

items

“Off”

contents

Disables the function.

The memory camcorder automatically adjusts

image brightness.

Exit

“Auto”

Record a brighter image by extending the low

shutter speed range to “1/30.”

Record a brighter image by ﬁxing the shutter

speed to “1/15” in a dark location.

“1/30”

“1/15”

When using C.Nite, the image takes on a slow motion like effect.In addition, the focus adjusts

slowly and white dots may appear on the screen, this is not a defect.

Focus

The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is turned on,

auto-focus will be always set. You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Focus.”

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2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

Focus

Auto

Face Detection

Manual

and then press the OK button.

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Exit

Submenu Items

on-screen

display

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items

contents

Focus

In most situations, it is better to use the

automatic focus feature, as it enables you

to concentrate on the creative side of your

recording.

Auto

Face Detection

Manual

“Auto”

Exit

“Face

Detection”

Records under the optimal condition by

detecting faces automatically.

Manual focusing may be necessary under

certain conditions that make automatic

focusing difﬁcult or unreliable.

“Manual”

Face detection

It detects and recognizes face-like shapes and adjusts focus, color

and exposure automatically. Also, it adjusts recording conditions

optimised for the face detected.

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Move the Control joystick (/) to select “Face Detection,”

and then press the OK button.

Detects a face and shows a frame on it. The detected face

image is optimised automatically.

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The Face Detection indicator ( ) and Face Detection frame (

Framing a person’s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to optimal

values automatically.

) are not recorded.

•

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.

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The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person's face or operating

while lack of illumination. You must be facing them "head-on" or occupying enough illumination.

recording options

Focusing manually during recording:

This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to inﬁnity. However, the correct

focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual

focus mode.

1. Move the Control joystick (/) to select

“Manual Focus.”

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The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.

2. Move the Control joystick (/) to select the desired indicator to

Manual Focus

adjust focus, then press the OK button.

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The manual focus setting will be applied and the ( ) indicator

is displayed.

Focusing on a nearer subject

To focus on a nearer subject, move the Control joystick ().

Focusing on a further subject

< Nearer subject >

< Further subject >

To focus on a further subject, move the Control joystick ().

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The nearer or further icon (

reaches the end.

) appears between the indicators when focus adjustment

•

The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Control joystick (/) to adjust the focus.

Manual focus is recommended in the following situations :

•

The subject is dark

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 the boundary of the frame

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You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button. pages 26~27

Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area

automatically.

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Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus. If you use the

zoom function after manual focusing, refocusing is required.

Before focusing manually, check if the “Digital Zoom” is turned off. When “Zoom Type” is set to

“Digital Zoom,” manual focusing will not focus with accuracy. Turn the “Digital Zoom” off. page 63

Anti-Shake(HDIS)

Use the Anti-Shake (HDIS) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements when

holding the camcorder.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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Anti-Shake(HDIS)

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Anti-Shake

(HDIS).”

Off

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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Anti-Shake(HDIS)

Submenu Items

Off

on-screen

display

items

“Off”

“On”

contents

Disable the function.

The Anti-Shake (HDIS) function is enabled to

compensate for shaking movements.

Exit

Tip

Use the Anti-Shake function in the following cases:

•

Recording when using the zoom extensively

Recording a close up picture of a small object

Recording while walking, or moving

Recording through the window, from inside a vehicle

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The SMART AUTO mode automatically sets the Anti-Shake (HDIS) to On.

Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if “Anti-Shake (HDIS): On” is set.

Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands.

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When this function is set to “On,” the actual movement of the subject and the movement

displayed on the screen may be slightly different.

When recording in dark lighting at high magniﬁcation with this function set to “On,” may cause

after-images. In this case, we recommend using a tripod (not supplied) and turning the “Anti-Shake

(HDIS)” to “Off.”

recording options

Digital Effect

Using the digital effect function gives your recording a creative look.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) 

“Digital Effect.”

Digital Effect

Off

BLK&WHT

Sepia

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Examples of 10 digital effect options

Off

BLK&WHT (

Changes the images into black and

)

Disables the function.

white.

Negative (

)

Sepia (

)

Reverses the colors and the brightness,

creating the look of a negative.

This mode gives the images a reddish

brown pigment.

Emboss (

)

Art (

)

This mode creates a 3D effect

(embossing).

Adds artistic effects to an image.

Mirror (

)

Mosaic (

)

This mode cuts the image in half and

A mosaic overlay appears on an image.

makes a mirrored image on the other half.

Cosmetic (

)

Pastel (

)

This mode helps correct facial

imperfections.

This mode applies a pale pastel drawing

effect to an image.

Step printing (

)

Technique of recording the image in

segments

Fader

You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a

sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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Fader

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Fader.”

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

Off

Out

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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Fader

Submenu Items

on-screen

display

Off

Out

items

contents

Disables the function.

As soon as you start recording, it will fade in.

When the recording is done, it will fade out.

“Off”

“In”

“Out”

Exit

When you start or stop recording, the fader

will be function accordingly.

“In-Out”

Fade in (approx. 3 seconds)

Fade out (approx. 3 seconds)

This function is disabled after being used one time.

recording options

Wind Cut

Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Wind Cut.”

SCENE

Wind Cut

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

Off

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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Submenu Items

SCENE

Wind Cut

on-screen

display

Off

items

“Off”

“On”

contents

Disables the function.

Reduces wind noise when recording sound

from the built-in microphone.

Exit

Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low-frequency sound with the wind noise.

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Zoom Type

The memory camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent and digital zoom when recording videos.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) 

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“Zoom Type.”

Zoom Type

Optical Zoom

Intelli-Zoom

Digital Zoom

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

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SCENE

Zoom Type

Optical Zoom

Intelli-Zoom

Digital Zoom

Submenu Items

on-screen

display

items

contents

Exit

“Optical Zoom” Only optical zoom is available up to 52x.

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The camcorder zooms the full width of the

image sensor to obtain a larger zoom range

without any deterioration in image quality.

Intelli-zoom is available up to 65x.

When this option is selected, the camcorder

will switch automatically to the digital zoom

when you zoom in beyond the optical or

intelligent zoom range.

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“Intelli-Zoom”

“Digital Zoom”

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The right side of the bar shows the

digital zooming zone. The zooming

zone appears when you move the

zoom lever.

•

Digital zoom is available up to 2200x.

•

With the digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than the intelli or optical zoom modes.

As a result, the image resolution may deteriorate.

•

The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject.

Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality.

The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the video.

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recording options

Time Lapse REC

Using the time lapse feature, your camcorder can be programmed to automatically record a number of frames

over a period of time or with a certain time interval between each frame. For instance, a camcorder on a tripod

(not supplied) in time lapse mode could be set up to shoot frames of a ﬂower opening or a bird building a nest.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

To record in the Time Lapse REC mode, you need to set the recording

interval and total recording time in the menu.

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Time Lapse REC

Off

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) 

1Sec

24Hr

“Time Lapse REC.”

Exit

2. Move the Control joystick (/) to select "On," then press the

OK button.

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The recording interval and total time for recording items are

displayed. (“Sec”: seconds, “Hr”: hours)

Time Lapse REC

Sec

Off

3. Set a desired recording interval (“Sec”) with the Control joystick (/).

Exit

Move

Set

4. Move to the next setting, "Hr" by moving the Control joystick

(/) and set a desired total recording time in the same way.

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Time Lapse Recording

5. Press the OK button to ﬁnish the setting and press the MENU

button to exit the menu.

6. After setting the Time Lapse REC mode, press the Recording

start/stop button.

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The Time Lapse REC starts.

Depending on the selected total recording time and recording

interval, image frames are captured by each scene.

Submenu items

items

on-screen

display

contents

“Off”

Disables the function.

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Interval (“Sec”): Image of the subject is captured by set interval.

Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the speciﬁed interval

and stored in the storage media. 1 3 5 10 15 30 (Seconds)

REC Limit (“Hr”): Total time from start to ﬁnish of recording. 24 48

72 ∞ (Hours)

“On”

•

Example of Time Lapse Recording

Total time of recording

Recording interval

Time for recording on the

storage media (a video of the

Time Lapse Recording.)

The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at the predeﬁned interval over the

total recording time to produce a time-lapse video.

For example, the Time Lapse Recording is useful for ﬁlming in the following situations:

Blooming ﬂowers

A bird building a nest

Clouds rolling by in the sky

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0:00:00/0:01:55

0:01:16/0:01:55

0:01:54/0:01:55

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Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been ﬁnished. To start another Time

Lapse Recording, repeat steps 1-5.

30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video

to be saved by your camcorder is one second, the interval deﬁnes how long the Time Lapse

Recording should be taken. For example, if you set the interval to “30 Sec,” Time Lapse Recording

should be taken for at least 15 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second (30 images).

Once the Time Lapse Recording ﬁnishes recording for its total recording time, it switches to the

standby mode.

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Press the Recording start/stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording.

Audio is not recorded during Time Lapse Recording.

When a video recording ﬁlls up 1.8GB of storage memory, a new recording ﬁle is automatically

started at that point.

When the battery charge was exhausted during the Time Lapse recording, 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 the memory space of the storage media is insufﬁcient during the Time Lapse Recording, it

switches to the standby mode after saving the recording up to its maximum.

We recommend using the AC power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording.

When a time lapse recording starts, a message of “Time Lapse Recording” blinks on the screen

and it appeared to be as if the screen is stopped. This is a normal operation; do not remove the

power source or memory card from the camcorder.

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recording options

Guideline

This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen.

PRECHECK!

Select the Record (

) mode by pressing the MODE button. page 24

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1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Guideline.”

SCENE

Guideline

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

Off

Cross

Grid

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Submenu Items

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SCENE

Guideline

on-screen

display

items

“Off”

contents

Off

Cross

Grid

Cancels the guideline function.

This is the basic guideline. Use this when

focusing a subject in the center.

Exit

“Cross”

Use this when recording a subject in a

horizontal or vertical composition, or when

shooting with the tele macro function.

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“Grid”

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Images beyond the left/right and up/down line

“Safety Zone” do not disappear when edited in the 4:3, and

2.35:1 ratio, respectively.

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Position a subject at a crosspoint of a guideline to balance the image composition.

Guidelines are not recorded.

playback options

MENU ITEMS

•

Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode.

See pages 40~43 for playback information and button operation.

See pages 67~78 for details on menu items during playback.

 : Possible

 : Not possible

Playback menu items

Video Play Photo Play

Items

Default value

Page

(

)

(

)

Multi View Option

(Thumbnail index view only)



Normal View









Play Option

Delete

Protect

Play All

Story-Board Print

Copy

Divide

Edit

Combine

(Thumbnail index view only)







Slide Show

Option

File Info

Settings



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Items marked with * are available only with models SMX-F43/F44.

In general, use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same

method, while their detailed options may be different.

playback options

Multi View Option

Multi View Option provides sorting thumbnails of recorded videos or photos by different display options.

PRECHECK!

•

Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode.

Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen. page 40

Normal View

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) 

“Multi View Option."

Multi View Option

Normal View

Date View

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

and then press the OK button.

Exit

Submenu Items

Normal View

on-screen

display

0:00:55

1/10

items

contents

The thumbnails of video ﬁles are displayed

sequentially in the order of recorded time.

The thumbnail of the lastly recorded or

played ﬁle is highlighted.

Recorded ﬁles will be sorted by the

recorded date in thumbnails.

“Normal View”

“Date View”

Photo

Move

Play

Date View

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3. You can use the Control joystick (///) to select a sorted

item.

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Photo

Date

Play

This function is available only in the thumbnail index view screen.

Play Option

You can set a speciﬁc playback style according to your preference.

PRECHECK!

•

Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode.

Select the Video thumbnail index view screen. page 40

Normal View

Play Option

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) 

“Play Option.”

Play All

Play One

Repeat All

2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/),

and then press the OK button.

Exit

3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.

Normal View

Play Option

Submenu Items

Play All

Play One

Repeat All

on-screen

display

items

contents

Exit

Plays back from the selected video to the last

video.

“Play All”

“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.

playback options

Delete

You can erase your recordings one by one, or all at once.

PRECHECK!

•

Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode.

Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen. page 40

Normal View

Delete

1. Press the MENU button Control joystick (/) “Delete.”

2. Select an option by moving the Control joystick (/) and then

Select Files

All Files

press the OK button.

Submenu Items

Exit

on-screen

display

Delete

items

contents

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Deletes individual selected videos (or photos).

To delete individual videos (or photos),

select the desired videos (or photos) by

pressing the OK button, then press the

MENU button to delete.

Delete

Move

Cancel

“Select Files”

“All Files”

The indicator ( ) is displayed on the

selected videos (or photos).

Pressing the OK button toggles the

selection and release.

Deletes all videos (or photos).

3. The pop-up selection menu will appear depending on the selected

menu item. In this case, select the desired item with the Control

joystick (/) and the OK button.

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The selected ﬁle is deleted.

•

A deleted ﬁle cannot be restored.

Do not remove the AC power adaptor or memory card while deleting ﬁles, otherwise the storage

media may be damaged.

•

To protect important images from accidental deletion, activate the image protection. page 71

Protected images cannot be deleted. To delete a protected image, cancel the protect function ﬁrst.

If the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock, you cannot delete. page 32

You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at once. Be aware that all ﬁles and

data including protected ﬁles will be erased.

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The Delete function does not operate if the battery charge is insufﬁcient. It is recommended to use

the AC power adaptor to avoid power-loss of the camcorder while deleting.