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1. IZ e Time Lapse Recording mode is released once recording has been finished To start another Time Lapse Recording repeat steps 1 5 e 25 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 13 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second 25 images e Once the Time Lapse Recording finishes recording for its total recording time it switches to the standby mode e Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse Recording e Audio is not recorded during Time Lapse Recording e When a video recording fills up 1 8GB of storage memory a new recording file is automatically started at that point e 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 e 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 e We recommend using the AC power adaptor for a Time Lapse Recording e When atime lapse recording starts
2. wie tuts a 7 Date f 100VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 Duration Date 01 JAN 2010 1 Duration 00 00 55 7 Size Size 22 6MB T Resolution Resolution TV Fine 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu A i system Setting MENU ITEMS You can setup the date time OSD language and display settings of the camcorder Possible Setting menu items X Not possible Record Play mode Play mode Items gt Thumbnail index screen Full image display mode ates Page mode Video Photo Video Photo Storage Type x x Int Memory 80 Storage Info 80 Format 81 File No Series 82 Time Zone Home 82 Date Time Set 84 Date Type 84 Time Type 24Hr 85 Date Time Display Off 85 LCD Brightness XxX x x x O 86 LCD Colour x x x x O 86 Auto LCD Off e On 87 Menu Design e e Misty White 87 Transparency x x x x 0 88 Beep Sound x On 88 Shutter Sound D D On 89 Auto Power Off 5 Min 89 PC Software On 90 TV Display x x On 90 Default Set J x x 91 Version 91 Language English 91 Demo x x X x On 92 Z grey menu items e tems marked with are available only with models SMX F43 F44 e tems marked with are available
3. Signal flow Audio Video cable 1 Turn on the camcorder and press the MODE button to select the Play mode page 24 2 Insert the recording media in the recording device e f your recording device has an input selector set it to the input mode 3 Connect your camcorder to the recording device VCRs or DVD HDD recorders with the supplied composite AV cable 4 Start the playback on your camcorder and record it on the recording device e Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with your recording device for details 5 When dubbing is finished stop the recording device and then your camcorder IZ e Videos recorded on this camcorder can be dubbed by connecting with the supplied composite AV cable All the recorded videos will be dubbed with SD standard definition image quality e Since dubbing is performed via analogue data transfer the image quality may deteriorate e To hide the screen indicators Such as a counter etc on the screen of the monitor device connected set TV Display Off page 90 e To record the date time display it on the LCD screen page 85 95 Using with a Windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable Check your computer type before using To view your recordings on a computer you need to check your computer type first And then take the steps below according to your computer
4. 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt STeY ooo 00 pranm OM Control joystick 4 v OK gt Date Time Display a 2 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control ma ie Time Type joystick 4 w and the OK button pee Date Time Display e The date time is displayed on the LCD screen according to the Lwen Sslect selected option Submenu Items items contents on screen display Current date time information is not displayed Displays the current date 01 JAN 2010 Time Displays the current time 00 00 Date amp Time _ Displays the current date and time 01 JAN 2010 00 00 ra The date time will read 01 JAN 2010 00 00 in the following cases When video or photo recording was made before setting the date time in the camcorder When the built in rechargeable battery is depleted 85 86 system seting LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Ssrmveomgam Om Control joystick 4 w OK gt LCD Brightness 2 Move the Control joystick lt OK to adjust the LCD brightness from 15 to 15 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu If the surrounding is too bright adjust the brightness of the LCD screen Adjusting the LCD scree
5. Shutter soeed can be set to 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 or 1 10000 1 XXX Manual 1 Select Manual 2 Adjust the shutter speed value with the Control joystick lt gt e Confirm the desired shutter speed setting by pressing the OK button e Shutter speed value can be set between 1 50 1 10000 e 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 STBY 0 00 00 7am A sTBY 0 00 00 vein C By gt t eos i ecco pi E Manna Suer men ky Anse OK 54 recording options Recommended shutter speed when recording shutter speed conditions 1 50 1 120 1 250 1 500 1 1000 1 2000 1 4000 1 10000 The shutter speed is fixed at 1 50 second Black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower The shutter speed is fixed at 1 120 second Indoor sports such as basketball The flickering that occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury vapour lamp is reduced Moving cars trains or other rapidly moving vehicles such as roller coasters Outdoor sports such as golf and tennis IN 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 ra e The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter spee
6. Demo Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt Demo 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 vw and then press the OK button 3 Toreturn to the normal screen press the MENU button Submenu Items on screen contents display items O3 Settings Disable the function Enables the Demo function Off On Using the Demo function e The Demo mode is cancelled in the following cases Version Language 9 sTBY 00000 wre 6061 yo ps cs Settings Version Language If any button is operated Recording start stop PHOTO SMART AUTO etc However the camcorder will enter the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in STBY mode if it is idle for 5 minutes without operation If you don t want the Demo function to start set Demo to Off ra The Demo function does not operate in the following cases If Auto Power Off is set to 5 Min uses the battery as main power the Auto Power Off function will operate prior to Demo connecting to a V You can view the recorded videos and photos on a large screen by connecting the camcorder toa IV CONNECTING TO A NORMAL STANDARD DEFI
7. L Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low frequency sound with the wind noise Zoom Type The memory camcorder offers three types of zoom optical intelligent and digital Zoom when recording videos PRECHECK Select the Record sg mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Zoom Type 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 vw and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items gt on screen items contents display Optical Zoom Only optical zoom is available up to 52x e 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 Digital Zoom when you zoom in beyond the optical or intelligent zoom range Digital zoom is available up to 2200x Intelli Zoom 9 sTEY 0 00 00 parenn Qe Ge Zoom Type Optical Zoom Intelli Zoom Digital Zoom STBY 0 00 00 Helin PEM ces Zoom Type Optical Zoom Intelli Zoom Digital Zoom MENU FAK STBY 0 00 00 pranin C E The right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The zooming zone appears when you move
8. 2 Move the Control joystick 4 to select Storage Type then m press the OK button EN 3 Move the Control joystick 4 w to select Int Memory or K m Card then press the OK button e Int Memory When using the built in memory Storage Info Card Format e Card When using a memory card 4 Press the MENU button to exit MENU Fi amp Using the built in memory SMX F43 F44 only e This camcorder has an embedded 8GB SMX F438 only or 16GB SMX F44 only memory Using a memory card not supplied e This camcorder has a card slot for access to SD and SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity e 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 ra e Never format the built in memory or memory card using a PC e f 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 e f there is no memory card inserted only the built in memory will be available SMX F43 F44 only e Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder The memory card and its data may be damaged e Do not remove the power battery pack or AC power adaptor when using storage media to recording playback format delete etc The storage media and its data may be damaged INSERTING AND REMOVING A MEM
9. Cloudy When recording in the shade or cloudy weather Fluorescent When recording under white fluorescent lights Tungsten When recording under halogen lamps and incandescent lights Custom WB peed manually adjust the white balance to match the light source or Auto To set the white balance manually 1 Select Custom WB e The indicator amp and the message Set White Balance are displayed 2 Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it fills the screen Use an object that is not transparent e f the object that fills the screen is not focused correct the focus using Manual Focus page 58 sTeY oono ram Ca ee 3 Press the OK button E Set White Balance e The white balance setting will be applied and indicator is displayed 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Understanding White Balance White balance WB is the process of removing unrealistic colour casts so that objects which appear white are rendered white in your photo Proper white balance has to take into account the colour temperature of a light source which refers to the relative warmth or coolness of white light ra e A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors natural fluorescent candlelight etc Because the colour the white balance settings Use this function for a more natural result e When setting the white ba
10. Transparency You can select the desired transparency to display the menu 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt Transparency 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button 0 90 j 40 60 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Beep Sound 760 E e gt Move Select lt Transparency 60 gt This setting allows operations such as touching tabs and buttons on the screen to be signaled by a beep 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt Beep Sound 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 vy and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents Off Disables the function Shutter Sound Auto Power Off on screen display On When on a beep will sound every time a button is pressed IZ The Beep Sound function is cancelled in the following cases During recording playing When the camcorder has a cable connection AV cable 88 Shutter Sound You can turn the shutter sound on or off when pressing the PHOTO button 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt Shut
11. WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items is missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Centre built in Memory LCD Miocene Colour memory card slot screen SMX F40BP SIMX F40SP FAQOSP Siver SMX F40RP FAOORP SMX F40LP FAOOLP SMX F43BP 1 slot Colour SMX F43SP SMXCF4SRP oE SMX F43LP SMX F44BP SMX F44SP_ _ Silver SMX F44RP SMX F44LP e The shape is the same for all models Only the colour is different Checking your accessories Lens 52x Optical 65x Intelli 2200x Digital Battery pack AC power adaptor ENE IA BP210E AA MAQ type Audio Video cable USB cable lt P gt User manual CD Quick start guide Carrying case Memory card r4 e The exact appearance of each item may vary by model A e The contents may vary depending on the sales region e 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 e A memory card is not included See page 32 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder e Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide printed e Optional accessories This is an optional accessory To buy one contact your nearest Samsung dealer get
12. page 92 Unknown indicator appears on the screen A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 104 106 The after image remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark Ambient light is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD Use the LCD Enhancer function 107 108 troublesnocting Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions are not operable Explanation Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 31 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder page 81 Image cannot be deleted You cannot delete the images protected by another device Release the protection of the image on the device page 71 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 32 You cannot format the memory card The data file name is not indicated correctly Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 32 Copy all important recorded files to your PC before formatting Samsung shall not be responsible for any loss of data It is recommended that you copy the data to your PC or other storage media The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your
13. e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen according the selected source 3 Choose the video or photo that you want to play e You can check the file information by moving the mouse on over the file e Clicking on a video thumbnail once will show the video playback inside the thumbnail frame allowing you to search for a desired video with ease 4 Once you select the desired video or photo double click to play back e Playback starts and playback controls appear L The following is the file format supportable in Intelli studio Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photo formats JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF Step 4 Editing the videos or photos With Intelli studio you can edit videos or photos in various ways Change Size Fine Tuning Image Effect Insert Frame etc e To edit a file using the Intelli studio ensure to use a copy of the desired file saved in My Computer before clicking on the Edit i BW icon Step 5 Sharing the video photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click 1 Select the desired videos or photos to share 2 Click A on the browser e The selected file appears on the sharing window flickr 3 Click the website you would like to upload files e You can choose YouTube Flickr Facebook or the specified website you want to s
14. 18 Olayoack options Slide Show Option You can enjoy a slide show with various effects PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play mode e Select the Photo thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Slide Show Option 2 Select an option by moving the Control joystick 4 w lt gt and then press the OK button Effect Music M roma View n ae mS GS Slide Show Option Submenu Items on screen items contents display Interval Set the slideshow s image transition interval 1 sec or 3 sec Effect If the Effect is set to On the slideshow displays images consecutively If the Music is set to On the slideshow will play back with Music background music The background music is selected randomly from 4 sample music files stored 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu File Info This camcorder shows you information on the recorded images PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play fJ mode page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt OK gt File Info gt Select File ay e The file information of the selected file appears Select File 2 Select a desired video clip using the Control joystick A w lt 4 gt OK e The information of the selected file is displayed as shown below
15. 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents on screen display TV Super Fine Videos recorded in 720x5 76 50i resolution at super fine image quality 2G TV Fine Videos recorded in 720x576 50i resolution at fine image quality TV Normal Videos recorded in 720x5 76 50i resolution at normal image quality ay 3 Videos recorded in 640x480 25p resolution at fine image quality eb Fine ene l Supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC Videos recorded in the 640x480 25p resolution at normal image quality Supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC Web Normal lt PC Web Mobile gt lt Normal TV gt Web Fine TV Super Fine Web Normal TV Fine TV Normal ra e 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 e The recording times depend on the resolution of a video to be recorded page 34 e Video resolution settings of Web Fine and Web Normal record movie in 4 3 aspect ratio even when you set it to 16 9 47 48 recording options Photo Resolution You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded PRECHECK Select the Record sg J mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt 9
16. Bangkok 07 00 Buenos Aires Brasilia Sao Paulo 03 00 Hong Kong Beijing Taipei 08 00 Fernando de Noronha 02 00 Singapore Manila Seoul Tokyo Pyongyang 09 00 Azores Cape Verde 01 00 Z The times are based on Greenwich Mean Time GMT 83 system setting Date Time Set By setting the date and time you can display the date and time of the recording during playback 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt 9 ery osoo parammi Om Control joystick 4 w OK gt Date Time Set BA be mi File No 2 Select the date and time information and change the setting values by using the Control joystick 4 w lt 4 gt 3 Make sure the clock is correctly set and then press the OK button Time Zone Date Time Set Datafitine See ay Month Year Hour Min ra e The year can be set up to 2037 i e Set Date Time Display to on page 85 e Activating the 2 icon forwards the time by 1 hour J SAN 20104 L00500 Visit 01 JAN 2010 00 00 MENU qe amp Meow Date Type You can set the display type for the date set according to the selected option 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt stsvo0000 rem a Control joystick 4 w OK gt Date Type FA b es Settings 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick
17. Select the Record sg LOJ mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Digital Effect 0 00 00 475Min ke RUT Digital Effect 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 vw BLK amp WHT and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Examples of 10 digital effect options Off Disables the function Sepia 9 This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment Art 2 Adds artistic effects to an image Mosaic A mosaic overlay appears on an image Pastel This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect to an image Step printing i Technique of recording the image in segments x gt Sepia BLK amp WHT i Changes the images into black and white Negative 4 Reverses the colours and the brightness creating the look of a negative Emboss fA This mode creates a 3D effect embossing Mirror 7 This mode cuts the image in half and makes a mirrored image on the other half Cosmetic amp This mode helps correct facial imperfections 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 sg mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control
18. 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 65 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 sg J mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Guideline 0 00 00 475Minj Cll dtm E3 qs po Guideline 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 V pee and then press the OK button Cross EB Grid 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items 475Min e in gt am on screen display items contents Off Cancells the guideline function This is the basic guideline Use this when focusing a subject in the centre Use this when recording a subject in a Grid horizontal or vertical composition or when oe Se shooting with the tele macro function rs Zs 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 Cross e Position a subject at a crosspoint of a guideline to balance the ima
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20. AVC Format AAC Advanced Audio Coding TV Super Fine about 5 0Mbps TV Fine about 4 0Mbps TV Normal about 3 0Mbps Web Fine about 4 0Mbps Web Normal about 3 0Mbps CCD Charge Coupled Device Max 800K F1 8 to 4 9 52x Optical 65x Intelli 2200x Digital Electronic zoom lens 2 1mm 109 2mm O37 2 7 inches wide 230k 1 6 interlaced scan LCD panel TFT active matrix system 1 0V p_p 75Q analogue 7 5dBm 47KQ analogue stereo mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed 5 0V Using AC adaptor 3 7V Using Lithium lon battery pack Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Lithium lon battery pack 1 7W 1 9W LCD on 32 F 104 F 0 40 C 10 80 4 F 140 20 C 60 C Approx 2 05 x2 3 x4 43 538mmx58 4mmx1 12 5mm Approx 0 476lbs 216 49 without battery pack and memory card Omni directional stereo microphone X These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice 117 contact SAMSUNG word wide If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the samsung customer care centre Region Country Contact Centre Web Site CANADA 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com ca North America MEXICO 01 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com mx U S A 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864
21. Date View item 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 3 You can use the Control joystick 4 wv lt 4 to select a sorted on screen display Multi View Option Date View pS 0 10 81 zoom lt Date View gt TA 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 e Press the MODE button to select the Play mode e Select the Video thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Play Option 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 vw and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items on screen items contents display Ad Plays back from the selected video to the last Play All ree Play One Repeat All Play Option Play All Ak Play One ay Repeat All fl Ww 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 69 70 olayo
22. Launch the Intelli studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC via the USB cable e Anew 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 e You can arrange the files by different options such as Face Date Location etc Contents Manager 7 Saved files 1e0PHoTO Folders directory on youPC Bi Lu mait mat D ao CETT E nwm E a I san ooma 96 lm bE E23 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 gt 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 gt Press the MENU button gt Control joystick A W lt OK to select Delete page 70 getting to know the camcorder
23. 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 e 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 21 e Each battery s life is affected by storage operating and environmental conditions 22 oreparation About the running time e Times measured when using the camcorder at 25 C 77 F As the environmental temperature and conditions vary the actual battery time may differ form the approximate times given in the table e 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 f
24. SMART AUTO mode Zooming Changing the playback mode Playing back videos Viewing photos RECORDING OPTIONS PLAYBACK OPTIONS SYSTEM SETTING Changing the menu settings Menu items ISCENE Video Resolution Photo Resolution 16 9 Wide White Balance Aperture 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 Slide Show Option File Info Menu items lt 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 gt contents CONNECTING TO A TV DUBBING VIDEOS USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE amp ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS 95 96 97 102 104 114 115 116 LCD Colour 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 Dubbing to VCR or DVD HDD recorders Checking your computer type What you can do with a Windows computer Using the intelli studio programme Using as a removable storage device Troubleshooting Maintenance Additional information Us
25. Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder PAL NTSC format converter ra The format transcoder is not provided by Samsung PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc NTSC compatible countries regions Bahamas Canada Central America Japan Korea Mexico Philippines Taiwan United States of America etc r4 You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from anywhere in the world 116 soechications Model name System LCD screen Connectors General SMX F40BP SMX F40SP SMX F40RP SMX F40LP SMX F400BP SMX F400SP SMX F400RP SMX F400LP SMX F43BP SMX F43SP SMX F43RP SMX F43LP SMX F44BP SMX F44SP SMX F44RP SMX F44LP Video signal Picture compression format Audio compression format Recording resolution Image device Lens Focal length Filter diameter Size dot number LCD screen method Composite video out Audio output USB output Power source Power source type Power consumption Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage temperature Dimensions W x H x D Weight Internal MIC PAL H 264
26. Zoom 14 Date Time Display 15 Time Zone 16 Digital Effect 17 EV Exposure Value 18 Manual Aperture Manual Shutter Speed C Nite Manual Focus Face Detection White balance SCENE SMART AUTO Record mode 3 Video and Photo record mode STBY 0 00 00 KroMin q Shortcut menu OK Guide 1 Quick View 9999 E 2 Focus Auto Focus Face Detection o _tt4 Manual Focus o lt 3 Shortcut menu OK Guide Return EV Exposure Value ee isCENE aN Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu Manual STBY 0 00 00 Krein 9 E Manual Control Bar Value Menu name Shortcut menu OK Guide Return Value adjust down Value adjust up l Or piwn ra e The illustration above shows the EV Exposure Value screen e Functions marked with will not be kept when the camcorder restarts e 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 13 dentiving ih reen asol Video Play mode PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in Video play mode only e Press the MODE button to select the Play mode page 24 Video Play mode Thumbnail View 1 Video Play mode 2 Copy Selected GMX F43 F44 only 3 Storage media Memory card or bu
27. between protection and release Protects all videos or photos Deletes all videos or photos on screen display menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control joystick lt gt and the OK button Protect Select Files All On All Off Paa ono al EA d ai a Canca MENU Proch r4 e Protected videos or photos will show the indicator C when they are displayed e lf the write protection tab on a memory card is set to lock you cannot set image protection 72 olayoack options Story Board Print 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 PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play BJ mode e Select the Video thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick OK gt iew om Story Board Print gt Select File CKE Story Board Print 2 Use the Control joystick amp lt 4 gt to select the desired videos and then press the OK button e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation 3 Select Yes stonpBeard Paix j fo Ef 0280269 e The printed storyboard image files appear on the LCD screen for about 3 seconds e 16 pictures are randomly captured from the s
28. due to the loss of recorded contents e Refer to pages 32 33 for details LCD screen Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor e To prevent damage to the LCD screen Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything Do not place the camcorder with the LCD screen facing the bottom e To prolong the service life avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD screen use They are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD screen may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot 115 maintenance amp additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V You can use your camcorder in any countries regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet e On TV colour systems Your camcorder is an PAL system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be an PAL system based TV or an external device and have the appropriate Audio
29. e Exposure value can be set between F1 8 and F22 er e f you set aperture to manual the higher the aperture the acA Fa MENU iG njo OK darker the recorded picture will be STBY 0 00 00 pranin Understanding Aperture eR 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 e When shooting against the light or when the background is too bright e When shooting on a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing e When the background is overly dark for example night scenery Shutter Speed The camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed depending on the scene s brightness You can also manually adjust the shutter soeed according to the scene conditions PRECHECK Select the Record sg mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Shutter Speed 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items on screen display contents 7 ii The camcorder automatically sets the Auto appropriate shutter speed value Shutter Speed MENU dK STBY 0 00 00 47EMial amp p oan Shutter Speed Auto
30. full and minimum display modes will alternate lt Full display mode gt SS 3 STBY 0 Oo lt Minimum display mode gt ra e Warning indicators and messages may appear depending on the recording conditions e n the menu screen the Display ILII touch button will be deactivated USING THE BACK LIGHT TOUCH BULON When a subject is lit from behind this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark Touch the Back Light s touch button to display 9 icon on the screen To cancel touch the Back Light touch button again 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 lt Backlight off gt lt Backlight on gt USING THE LCD ENHANCER FUNCTION Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight e 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 8 touch button e LCD adjust G 1 indicator appears and the LCD brightens mae 2 Yo
31. indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end e The adjusted value is applied right after moving the Control joystick lt gt 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 IZ e You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button pages 26 27 e Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the centre area automatically e 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 e 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 sg mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Anti Shake amp
32. is recommended to use the AC power adaptor to avoid power loss of the camcorder while deleting 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 Protect e You can protect saved important videos or photos from accidental deletion e Protected images will not be deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play BJ mode e Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Protect 2 Select an option by moving the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button Submenu Items items Select Files All On All Off 3 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected contents Protects selected videos or photos from deletion To protect individual videos or photos select the desired videos or photos by pressing the OK button then press the MENU button to confirm The indicator a is displayed on the selected videos or photos Pressing the OK button toggles the selection
33. may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo e The Quick View function is used if you want to preview the last recorded photos page 37 43 44 recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS z You can change the menu settings to customize a your camcorder This chapter uses Aperture 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 F sev omom mran the camcorder ass 2 Press the MODE button to select the Record gg L mode EET 3 Press the MENU button e The menu screen appears 4 Move the Control joystick lt to select Aperture e To return to the normal screen press the MENU button ne 5 Move the Control joystick 4 w OK to select the desired submenu aal item e Depending on the mode selected some menu items may not be available to select and change e Adjust the value of the selected menu item For example adjust the Aperture value by moving the Control joystick gt OK e When you finish making settings press the MENU button to exit ra e 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 e From the next page basic instruction is written to help users to set each menu easily Instructio
34. the right cables e Input source list is correctly set to view the playback from the camcorder 2 Select the playback mode on your camcorder and start to playback videos e Use the same methods for the operation modes including the playback ra e Adjust the volume at the moderate level If the volume is too high the video information may include the noise e f the TV Display is set Off TV screen does not include the OSD On Screen Display menus page 90 e This camcorder does not support the audio output signal when the camcorder is connected with TV in the video or photo record mode The audio output signal is supported as long as the camcorder is connected in the video playback mode This is not an error Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio E Icon Subject TV TA Refer to page 49 for the 16 9 Wide setting dubbing videos DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDERS You can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders This is a convenient way of distributing the dubbed media Connect the device as the following way Connect your camcorder to the wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor for this operation Refer to the instruction manuals supplied with the devices to be connected Camcorder VCRs or DVD HDD recorders
35. too high it cannot function properly Turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and turn it on again Playback is interrupted unexpectedly Check if the AC adaptor or battery pack is properly connected and stable You cannot hear sound when playing a Time Lapse recording The Time Lapse REC function does not support sound page 64 Photos stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size Photos recorded on other devices may not appear at actual size This is not an error Playback on other devices TV etc Symptom You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the connected device Explanation Solution Connect the audio line of the Audio Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device TV DVD recorder etc Red colour right White colour left The Audio Video cable jack is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable jack is connected to the proper jack page 93 d 112 troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom When using the videos a computer does not recognise your camcorder Explanation Solution Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then reconnect it correctly Cannot play a video file properly on a PC A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your camcorder Install or run the built in edit software Intelli studio Make sure you insert the con
36. type My Using with Windows Using with ay Macintosh Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable e The built in editing software Intelli studio runs on the PC automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer When e The built in YOu specify PC Software software on On page 90 your camcorder Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Play back or edit your recordings on the computer using the built in Intelli studio application page 100 You can also upload your recordings to YouTube or other websites using the Intelli studio page 101 a LSS PPP CLES A PIRITI LLII IA E LLLE XS ESA G LESSER CSS SII PIAL IDL ED CRESS IIIS IS SERS EEE ES a Qs ESSE ee S gt 96 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using a USB cable Main Functions e By using the built in editing software Intelli studio on your camcorder you can enjoy the following operations Playing back recorded videos or photos page 100 Editing recorded videos or photos page 100 Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube Flickr or Facebook etc page 101 e You can transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on the storage media into your computer the mass storage function page 102
37. using menus after Read Error when reading data from backing up important files to PC or another storage media storage device The Number of S Folder and files have reached Format the storage media using the menu after capacity and you can not backing up important files to your PC or another Cannot p Dan a copy record storage device Set File No to Reset videos The Number of photo ae fill Folder and files have reached Format storage media using the menu item after their capacity and you cannot backing up important files to your PC or another Cannot E Dan a copy take a picture storage device Set File No to Reset photos 105 106 troubleshooting IN When there is condensation put the camcorder aside for a while before using e What is condensation Condensation occurs when a camcorder is moved to a place where the temperature differs significantly from the previous place In other words the water vapour in the air turns into dew because of the temperature difference and it condensates like dew on the external or internal lenses of the camcorder and on the reflection lens When this happens you temporarily may not use the record or play functions of the camcorder Also it may cause a malfunction or damage to the camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is condensation e What can do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave
38. 4 w Time Zone Date Time Set and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu many i Salest Submenu Items items contents on screen display 2010 01 01 The date is displayed in the year month two digit date 2010 01 01 JAN 01 2010 The date is displayed in the order of month date year JAN 01 2010 01 JAN 2010 The date is displayed in the order of date month year 01 JAN 2010 01 01 2010 The date is displayed in the date month two digit year 01 01 2010 ra This function depends on the Date Time Display setting 84 Time Type ee You can set the display type for the time set according to the selected option 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt 9 ery ooroo poranny am Control joystick 4 OK gt Time Type PH e eT Settings 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w a and then press the OK button Poca Date Time Display 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents on screen display 4 2Hr Displays the time information in 12 hour units 12 00 AM 24Hr Displays the time information in 24 hour units TA This function depends on the Date Time Display setting Date Time Display You can set the date and time to be displayed on the LCD screen according to the selected option
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40. B 2GB SDHC 4 32GB Use compatible memory card brands Others are not guaranteed to work Check the compatibility when buying a memory card 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 Usable memory cards Protection tab Terminals lt SD SDHC gt SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity cards SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity memory card AnSDHC 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 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 recognise the modified file Handling a memory card It is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data lo
41. G sam_o006 3PG sam_0007 3PG E sam_co08 3PG 8 Menu items e Global Map Displays the location of shooting Switches to Library of the PC and connected place with a map camcorder 9 Selects the Connected Device 10 Shows directories of My Folder and My Computer e My Folder You can classify and manage videos and photos on your computer e My Computer You can view videos and Switches to Photo Edit mode Switches to Movie Edit mode Switches to Share mode Changes the size of thumbnails Displays all files videos and photos ohotos saved in the selected directory of Displays video files only your PC Displays photo files only 11 Shortcut icons Displays voice files only mate Navigates files previous and next Minimizes the Connected Device screen E Prints selected photo s Displays videos and photos in various ways cou Views location of selected photo s with Di GPS information e Thumbnail Displays video and photo thumbnails Registers to My Folder ra Intelli studio program is built in both Samsung camcorders and Samsung digital cameras Some functions on the program may not work depending on the product 99 100 Using with a Windows computer Step 3 Playing back the videos or photos SDV_0039 MP4 e You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli studio application 1 Run the Intelli studio programme page 98 2 Click the desired folder to display your recordings
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43. ING PHOTOS You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions PRECHECK e This function works only in Photo Play 4 mode e 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 the camcorder page 23 e 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 2 Press the MODE button to select the Play mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file zoom 3 Select the Photo thumbnail index view screen e You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever 4 Use the Control joystick 4 w lt gt to select the desired photos and then press the OK button e Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while e To view the previous next photo move the Control joystick lt gt e To return to the thumbnail index view move the zoom lever IN e Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback Doing so may damage the recorded data e 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 ra e Loading time
44. NITION TV 16 9 4 3 To playback your recordings the television must be PAL compatible We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as a power source for the camcorder Check your TV s input jacks and select appropriate connection method according to the jack type For details refer to your TV user manual Camcorder Normal TV Signal flow Use the provided Audio Video cable to connect the camcorder to a TV as follows 1 Connect the provided Audio Video cable to the Audio Video jack on the TV 2 Turn on your TV and set the TV s input selector to the Inout your camcorder is connected to e Refer to the TV s instruction manual to see how to select the TV input r4 e if only a mono audio input is available on the TV set use the white plug audio L on the audio Stereo Type Mono Type cable e Do not use excessive force when connecting the Sas ce aes bee cables eS e It is recommended to use the AC power adaptor white i Yellow as the power source e Before connecting make sure that the volume on the TV is turned down forgetting this may cause feedback from the TV speakers e Carefully connect the input and output cables to the corresponding connections on the device the camcorder is being used with 93 aug 94 connecting to a V VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN 1 Turn on your TV and set the TV s input selector Source to the input the camcorder is connected to page 93 e The TV jacks are connected with
45. ORY CARD NOT SUPPLIED To insert a memory card To eject a memory card 1 Turn the camcorder off 1 Turn the camcorder off 2 Open the memory card jack Cover as 2 Open the memory card jack cover as shown in the diagram shown in the diagram 3 Insert a memory card into the memory 3 Slightly push the memory card inwards to card slot until it softly clicks in the direction pop it out of the arrow shown in the diagram 4 Pull the memory card out of the memory 4 Close the cover card slot and close the cover IN e f a memory card is not inserted correctly the camcorder may fail to operate normally or the memory card slot may be damaged e Be careful when ejecting a memory card If the memory card is pushed hard it may pop out suddenly r4 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 31 32 about the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD Compatible memory 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 MMC Multi Media Card and MMC Plus are not supported Compatible memory card capacity SD 512M
46. Pern sun User Manu Memory Camcorder www samsung com register SMX F40BP SMX F40SP SMX F40RP SMX F40LP SMX F400BP SMX F400SP SMX F400RP SMX F400LP SMX F43BP SMX F43SP SMX F43RP SMX F43LP SMX F44BP SMX F44SP SMX F44RP SMX F44LP Key features of your memory camcorder High resolution colour widescreen LCD 2 7 WIDE TFT LCD Samsung memory camcorder utilizes a 2 7 inch 230k pixel Widescreen LCD which allows bright and clear monitoring In addition the LCD Enhancer adjusts colour and brightness to the screen lighting conditions for better monitoring under strong sunlight H 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 Advanced Video Coding encoding Latest video compression technology H 264 uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time with the same size storage Simple amp easy user interface Designed to provide optimised and easy use with an ergonomic design An improved Graphics User Interface offers a new and fresh look as well as an easy operation Left side touch buttons provide a new and interactive way to access basic functions Animated thumbnail view The camcorder displays an animated preview in the video thumbnail mode When you highlight a thumbnail the selected thumbnail will show the video playback This animated thumbnail feature simplifies the way you search for a video clip Automatic scene detection User friendly SMART AUTO optimises your memory camcorder to the recording condit
47. RECHECK 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 e This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e 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 accessable 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 This camcorder records video in H 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 Advanced Video Coding format compliant with the 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 playe
48. SMART AUTO mode touch the SMART AUTO hy 8 touch button again e The SMART AUTO tro and Anti Shake HDIS icons disappear from the screen Ep S According to the detected type of scene the corresponding icon will appear ra e 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 When there is no detected scene the icon appears 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 gt Portrait gt Macro gt White gt Landscape gt Night gt Indoor For example 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 amp ZOOMING recording This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom 65x Intelli zoom and 2200x digital Zoom Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle W Wide angle T Telephoto To zoom in Slide the Zo
49. System Requirements The following requirements must be satisfied to use built in editing software Intelli studio Items System Requirements OS Windows XP Vista Windows 7 CPU Intel Pentium 4 3 0 GHz or higher AMD Athlon FX 2 2 GHz or higher Notebook Intel Core2 Duo 2 2GHz or AMD Athlon X2 Dual Core 2 6GHz above recommended RAM 1 GB and above recommended Video Card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher Ati X1600 series or higher Display 1024 x 768 16 bit colour or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit colour recommended USB USB 2 0 Direct X DirectX 9 0c or higher ra e System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system that satisfies the requirements operations may not be ensured depending on the system e On a slower computer than recommended video playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly e When the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0c install the programme with the version of 9 0c or higher e tis recommended to transfer the recorded videos to a PC before playing back or editing the videos e Using with a laptop requires higher system requirements than those of desktop PC 97 98 Using with a Windows computer USING THE INTELLI STUDIO PROGRAMME Using the Intelli studio programme built in your camcorder you can transfer video photo files onto your PC and edit them on your computer The Intelli studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage the video
50. To disable this option change the Auto Power Off setting to Off page 89 ra e 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 e 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 23 24 pasic_ 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 iB gt Play mode B gt Record mode gt e Each time the operation mode changes the respective mode indicator lights on Es S indicator Mode Icon Functions Record mode am To record videos or photos Play mode Ea To play videos or photos or edit them r4 e 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 II TOUCH BUTTON Switching the information display mode You can switch the on screen information display mode 9 srsyo0n00 remy C Touch the Display IZI touch button coco p GR e The
51. Use this setting for the regular recording conditions The shutter speed and the aperture values are automatically adjusted for optimum recording When recording rapidly moving subjects such as sports games on screen display Portrait Spotlight 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 theatres Beach Where sunlight is intense like a beach Snow High Speed Food Where reflection of light is intense like a snowfield Reduces blurring objects in rapid motion Recording close up objects in high saturation Waterfall IZ e The iSCENE also can be set in the shortcut menu page 26 27 Recording a waterfall or fountain CiD 3 P OAI amp ecering people or cheats in menu Gih 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 sg J mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt STe 0000 rE CO Video Resolution 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button mrp
52. 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 Make all your recordings with a simple iVIEW button This function provides the preview of storyboard print images to be captured which gives you digest of the recorded video without viewing the whole sequence of it Various methods for playback with the Multi View Option Multi View Option enables you to sort thumbnails of recorded videos and photos by different display options Sm 7 recording recorded date This function is useful when aa playing back recorded files in your preferred order A oy oefore reading this user manual SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean A 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 CAUTION product 7 To prevent potential malfunction to the camcorder or to maintain the CAUTION current setting Z Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder P
53. ack options Delete You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play mode e Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Delete 2 Select an option by moving the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button Submenu Items items Select Files contents pressing the OK button then press the MENU button to delete The indicator is displayed on the selected videos or photos Pressing the OK button toggles the selection and release on screen display Deletes individual selected videos or photos To delete individual videos or photos select the desired videos or photos by All Files 3 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected Deletes all videos or photos menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control joystick lt gt and the OK button e The selected file is deleted IN e A deleted file cannot be restored e Do not remove the AC power adaptor or memory card while deleting files otherwise the storage media may be damaged Delete All Files Rees So EA a ai Dkr Move Cancel IZ data including protected files will be erased e The Delete function does not operate if the battery charge is insufficient It
54. amcorder 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 e 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 aPC pages 94 100 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 41 42 pasic_playoack Various playback operations Still playback pause gt II e Press the OK button during playback Toresume normal playback press the OK button again eth playback lt 4 X During playback move and hold the Control joystick for forward search or to the left for reverse search e Moving the Control joystick to lt gt repeatedly increases the search speed for each direction RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 e o resume normal playback press the OK button Skip playback K gt gt I e During playback move the Control joystick to locate the start po
55. camcorder Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard Does not charge or operate even if the battery pack is inserted Check whether you re using a Samsung battery pack A non Samsung battery pack may not be recognised properly by the camcorder Recording Explanation Solution Symptom Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media Make sure the memory card is inserted and write protect tab is set to unlock The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place The actual recording time is less than the estimated time The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features used Recording a fast moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording which can lead to a shorter available recording time The recording stops automatically There is no more free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files If you frequently record or delete files the performance of the built in memory w
56. corded image page 86 e Photo files conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e 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 e 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 e You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the PHOTO or MODE button e Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording page 37 ra QUICK VIEW FUNCTION IN THE RECORD MODE 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 e Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed on the LCD screen Cos saa 2 Move the Control joystick gt to view the most recent video or photo you have recorded Ga e After the Quick view is finished your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode e During the Quick view use the Control joystick 4 lt OK for playback search or to delete the current file ra The Quick View function is not available in the following conditions The Quick View ico
57. cording resolution For the desired information scroll the screen using the Control joystick 4 v Format Use this function if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media PRECHECK After formatting the speed of the storage media becomes more stable However ensure that formatting can delete all files on the storage media including protected files and all settings can be restored 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt 9 ery osows00 porami Control joystick 4 w OK gt Format eure Storage Info 2 Select the desired storage media with the Control joystick 4 v and then press the OK button SMX F43 F44 only File No 3 A message appears asking for your confirmation e Select Yes using the Control joystick 4 gt OK 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items on screen items contents display Int Memory SMX F43 F44 Formats the built in memory only Card Formats a memory card VAN e Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during formatting Also be sure to use the provided AC adapter as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting e lf the recording medium becomes corrupted format it again ra e Do not format the storage media on a PC or
58. d 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 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 Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide e Copyrights Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital analogue 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 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 SMX F44 e The SMX F40 and SMX F400 do not have built in flash
59. d is selected e 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 sg J mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick 4 gt gt EV 9 sTBY 00000 Kei CO 2 Press the OK button 3 Move the Control joystick lt gt to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen Exposure value can be set between 2 0 and 2 0 If you set exposure to manual the higher the exposure aaa the brighter the recorded picture will be 4 Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button Exposure value setting will be applied and E4 XX indicator and setting value are displayed To cancel the exposure value manually adjusted select O 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 natura
60. d video will have the lower image quality for playback For example if you combine a video clip of TV Super Fine with another video clip of TV Fine which has the same resolution then the combined video will be in TV Fine resolution and quality Videos recorded or edited by other devices The original video clips will not be preserved A maximum of 2 video clips can be combined at a time This function is available only in the thumbnail index view screen You cannot combine protected images You must first release the protect function to paste it page 71 Slide Show You can playback all the photos stored in the storage media automatically PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play BJ mode e Select the Photo thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Mame Ie Slide Show gt Start pa j 2 Press the OK button The ai indicator is displayed The Slide Show will start from at te ig mane N y zoom Viko iow Full View ra the current image To end the slide show press the OK button again To return to the thumbnail view move the Zoom lever e 4 background music files are stored in the camcorder by default When a slide show begins it plays background music in arbitrary order e You can adjust the background music s volume level using the Control joystick 4 W T1
61. demarks e 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 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 Intel Core and Pentium are the registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries e Macintosh Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc in the United States and or other countries e YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc e Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo e Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc e 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 e All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual Correct disposal of batteries in this product Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this pr
62. deo Play mode e You can find a desired video image quickly using the thumbnail index view 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder page 23 e 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 2 Press the MODE button to select the Play mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file on 0 00 00 0200 55 an 3 Select the Video thumbnail index view screen POA R iuj Fac e You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the PEN zoom lever amp e Playing time of the selected file and the thumbnail showing the video 5 playback will appear on the screen corm Multi View _g amp 100 0001 4 Use the Control joystick 4 v lt 4 gt to select the desired videos and then press the OK button e f 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 e Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for 3 seconds e The selected videos are played according to the Play Option setting page 69 e To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index view move the zoom lever IZ e Loading time of a video to be played back may become slow depending on the video resolution e Video files may not playback on the c
63. e When the recording time is short the data recovery might fail 35 Oasic recoraing TAKING PHOTOS You can take photos and store them on the storage media Set the desired resolution before recording gt page 48 PRECHECK e Open the LCD screen and press the Power button on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media page 30 SMX F43 F44 only If you want to record on a memory card insert a memory card e Select the Record sg J mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Select a subject to record e Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for capturing e Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject page 39 2 Adjust the subject at the centre of the LCD screen 3 Fully press the PHOTO button e The shutter sound is heard when Shutter Sound On is set e 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 e Adjust brightness and contrast of the LCD screen using menu items Doing so does not affect the re
64. e camcorder case or cause a malfunction 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 Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall Use Samsung approved accessories only Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating fire explosion electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation 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 Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio This could cause noise on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts Place the camcorder on a stable surface and a place with ventilation openings Q Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the 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 Keep important data s
65. e Record sj J mode page 24 2 C9 erev ooa raim I o A amp E 1800 244r z0 fa EAL o a 3 8 Time Lapse Recording WTO ALE TO eA FAS POTO tea 10 83 B 7 6 m e TAJANA OO200 G3 0 EE 00 00 Gio G 125 T n T EN oe il AUTO e The above screen is an example for explanation It is different from the actual display e The on screen indicators are based on an 16GB SDHC memory card capacity e Functions marked with will not be kept when the camcorder is turned off and on again e For enhanced performance the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice e 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 e The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media e The number of recordable photos on the OSD is a maximum of 9 999 r4 Time Lapse REC N Operating mode SBY 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 LCD Enhancer Back Light Wind Cut Fader Zoom Optical Zoom Intelli Zoom Digital
66. e 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 sg mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick 4 gt gt Focus A om 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents on screen display 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 Face Records under the optimal condition by Detection detecting faces automatically Manual focusing may be necessary under Manual certain conditions that make automatic focusing difficult or unreliable Face detection It detects and recognises face like shapes and adjusts focus colour and exposure automatically Also it adjusts recording conditions _ optimised for the face detected i ee e Move the Control joystick 4 w 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 IZ e The Face Detection indicator A and Face Detection frame _ are not recorded e Framing a person s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and exposure to o
67. e world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your distributor 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 e Set the lens cover open close switch to open 2 To turn off the camcorder press the Power button LCD screen Power button ra 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 e When you use your camcorder for the first time or reset it the time Zone screen appears for the start up 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 e 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 e
68. elected video and saved to the storage media Sdlest r4 e Storyboard images are displayed in 4 3 aspect ratio Hence it may not display the entire image on the LCD screen On a computer it will display the entire image e Using the i VIEW button you can preview storyboard images to be printed page 73 e The storyboard printing may not show all 16 i Frame thumbnails in following case Recorded video is too short To extract 16 i Frame thumbnails from a video its recorded time should be longer than 8 seconds Using cVIEW This function provides a preview of the 16 image storyboard from a selected video PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play f mode e Select the Video thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Use the Control joystick 4 w lt gt to select the desired videos and then touch the VIEW touch button e 16 i Frame images appear on the LCD screen e The 16 images from the selected video are selected arbitrarily e lf you want to save the storyboard image on the storage coon hots le Play media press the PHOTO button Then you can find the saved storyboard image in the photo play mode page 43 LiViEW gt 414 Story Board Print ra e f the recorded video is less than 8 seconds long all 16 i Frame thumbnails will not be extracted e This function is available only in the video thumbnail index view screen 73 14 olayoack options Copy SMX F43 F44
69. emory card or replace it with a Card Error AN problem and cannot be CGE recognised Card The write protection tab on TE an memory card has been e Release the write protection tab Locked set to lock Not l The memory card is not e Change to a memory card that we Ko WAN supported in this camcorder recommended Wee KA TAE MEMON EN Dg e Format the memory card using the menu format formatted y 9 Message Icon Informs that Action Not formatted Format ec The file format is not supported the Card oe Oe Check the supported file supported by this camcorder l Format Format the memory card using menu item the Internal Memory Low speed a The memory card does Record video at a lower resolution not have enough speed to Change the memory card to a faster one record record page 32 a lower resolution Recording Message Icon Informs that Action Some problems occurred Format storage media using menus after Write Error while writing data to storage backing up important files to your PC or another media storage media You cannot operate some Rasen als functions manually when Release SMART AUTO function SMART AUTO is activated Recovering The file was not created Wait until data recovery Is eS Never turn off the power and eject memory card Data normally during recording Playback Message Icon Informs that Action Some problems occurred Format storage media
70. eparately Samsung is not responsible for data loss 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 Xi NO contents QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS PREPARATION BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA BASIC RECORDING BASIC PLAYBACK 05 09 10 12 You can record videos in H 264 format What s included with your camcorder Location of controls LCD screen indicators Attaching the grip belt Adjusting the LCD screen Connecting a power source Checking the battery state Turning your camcorder on off Switching to the power saving mode Setting the operation modes Using the display IL_JI touch button Using the back light touch button Using the LCD enhancer function Shortcut menu OK guide Shortcut function using the control jotsticks Setting the time zone and date time for the first time Selecting the languages Selecting the storage media GMX F43 F44 only Inserting and removing a memory card not supplied Selecting a suitable memory card Recording videos Taking photos Quick view function in the record mode Recording with ease for beginners
71. es 3 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable H using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer i tn ictures to a folder on my computer page 96 i Microsoft fate and Camela Wian e The Removable Disk or Samsung window erent appears on the PC s screen after a moment a The removable disk appears when connecting a USB Select Open folders to view files using Windows a re ere Explorer and click OK 4 The folders in the storage media appear e Different file types are stored in different folders Sere ie Publish this Folder to E Share this folder Photos Videos Z e f the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 96 or repeat steps 1 and 3 again e When the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder of My Computer e f the connected camcorder s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right clicking your mouse open or browse appears broken your computer may be infected by an Autorun virus Be sure to update your antivirus software to the latest version Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for built in memory or memory card is as follows e Don t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name It may not be playable Videos H 264 e The SD quality videos are named as SDV_ MP4 and Web videos are named as WEB_ MP4 e The
72. et for your uploading management 4 Click Upload to start uploading e A pop up window appears asking your ID and the password 5 Enter your ID and the password to access e Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment ra For more information about Intelli studio use see the Help Guide by clicking the Help gt Help e When the Intelli studio application is installed on a Windows computer it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer Moreover the application can be updated automatically and run directly in the Windows computer e The Intelli studio application can be installed on a Windows computer as follows Click on Tools gt Install Intelli studio on PC in the Intelli studio screen 102 Using with a Windows computer USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder Step 1 Viewing the contents of storage media 1 Check the PC Software Off setting page 90 Removable Disk G Windows can perform the same action each time you insert 2 Check the storage media a disk or connect a device with this kind of file Pictures If you have video or photos recorded on a memory card T E ence insert a memory card SMX F43 F44 only ga using Photo Printing Wizard A T View a slideshow of the imag
73. file number automatically increases when a new video clip file is created 100VIDEO e Up to 9 999 files can be created in one folder A new folder is created SDV_0001 MP4 WEB_0002 MP4 when more than 9 999 files are created SDV 0003 MP4 Photos WEB_0004 MP4 e As with video clip files the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created e The maximum file number allowed is the same as in video clip files A new folder stores files starting with SAM_O001 JPG pa ie woe e The folder name increases in the order of 1OOPHOTO gt 101PHOTO i SAM_0002 JPG etc i e Up to 9 999 files can be created in one folder A new folder is created when more than 9 999 files are created Image format Videos e Videos are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e Refer to page 47 for video resolution Photos e Photos are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e Refer to page 48 for photo resolution r4 e Up to 9 999 files can be created in one folder A new folder is created when more than 9 999 files are created e When the 9 999th file is created in the 999th folder i e SDV_9 999 MP4 is created in the 999 VIDEO folder no more folders can be created Backup your files to a PC and format the storage media and then reset the file numbering from the menu e The name of a movie file recorded by the camcorder should not be modified since p
74. for more than 2 minutes 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt 9 ery osows00 porami Om Control joystick 4 w OK gt Auto LCD Off BN gt ee ais LCD Brightness 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w LCD Colour and then press the OK button a vw 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents on screen display Off Disable the function When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in Video or Photo STBY mode or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen On ra e When this Auto LCD Off function is enabled you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal e Auto LCD Off will be disabled in the following cases lf the DC power cable AC power adaptor USB cable is connected Menu Design You can select the desired menu design 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick 4 gt gt Settings gt oe ae Control joystick 4 w OK gt Menu Design EN Settings LCD Colour 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w Auto LCD off and then press the OK button E a e Misty White gt Premium Black 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu system Setting
75. g on this camcorder for the first time 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power 5 button to turn on the camcorder e The Time Zone Home screen appears based on London Lisbon Greenwich Mean Time e You can also set the Time Zone Home from the Settings O gt menu page 82 2 Select your geographical area with Control joystick lt gt then press the OK button e The Date Time Set screen appears GMT 00 00 01 JAN 2010 00 00 3 Select the date and time information and change the setting values by using maxene Set the Control joystick 4 w lt 4 gt e To set the daylight saving move the Control joystick lt gt to select the 3 icon then move the Control joystick 4 7 to set Daylight Saving on off Activating Daylight Saving forwards the time by 1 hour Datantime Se T Day Month Year Hour Min E e20 O0 s 0 3 Visit 4 Make sure the clock is correctly set and then press the OK button aaa eed MENU badk Move OK r4 e The year can be set up to 2037 e Set Date Time Display to On page 85 e After setting the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media Built in rechargeable battery e Your camcorder includes a built in rechargeable battery that retains the date and time settings even after the power is turned off e Once the battery is depleted the pre
76. ge composition e Guidelines are not recorded Olayoack options MENU ITEMS e Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode e See pages 40 43 for playback information and button operation e See pages 67 78 for details on menu items during playback Possible Playback menu items X Not possible Items re ie Default value Page Tee only e e nomenon OP Play Option xX Play All 69 Delete 70 Protect Fi Story Board Print T2 Copy 74 Divide xX lis Edit Ts Mae en S only e i i ie Slide Show x 5 T7 Slide Show Option x 78 File Info 78 Settings 79 r4 e tems marked with are available only with models SMX F43 F44 e n general use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same method while their detailed options may be different 68 olayoack options Multi View Option Multi View Option provides sorting thumbnails of recorded videos or photos by different display options PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play mode e Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Multi View Option 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button Submenu Items items Normal View
77. ging time Using a USB cable Approx 380min 720 x 576 50i 640 x 480 25p Video Resolution TV Super TV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal i C3 ED BF Bl Continuous Mode recording time Approx 250min Playback time Approx 280min Unit minutes e Charging time Approximate time min required when you fully charge a completely exhausted battery pack e We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function About battery packs e The battery pack should be recharged in an environment that is between 10 C 50 F and 30 C 86 F However when it is exposed to cold temperatures below 32 C 0 F 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 e Do not put the battery pack near any heat source i e fire or a heater e Do not disassemble apply pressure to or heat the battery pack e 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
78. gt Control joystick 4 gt gt Edit gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt Combine 2 Select a desired video clip using the Control joystick A w lt 4 gt OK e The VY indicator is displayed on the selected video clips e Selecting the video thumbnail image toggles between the video thumbnail image being selected for combining the W indicator appears on image or not the Y indicator is removed from image 3 Press the MENU button e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation 4 Select Yes e The two video clips are combined in the selected order and restored as one video clip e The thumbnail of the first video clip will appear in the combined video clip tome view Co 0 01 08 Be a MENU Combine Move Caned 0 01 58 zoom PRAWO amp Move Z e The combine function is not available in the following conditions Videos in different resolution formats TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal vs Web Fine Web Normal cannot be combined Videos in different aspect ratio cannot be combined 4 3 vs 16 9 wide The video file recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode and normal record file cannot be combined lf the total size of the two files to be combined exceeds approx 1 8GB If the remaining section of the storage media space is less than approx 40MB lf you combine videos having the same resolution but different qualities the combine
79. he MODE button to select the Play mode page 24 EIN _ Photo Play mode Thumbnail View Photo Play mode Protection Go lO 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 CO 00 NIO G1 amp Button Guide Copy Selected SMX F43 F44 only ok l O File name File number Photo Play mode Single View oh Photo Play mode Slide Show Image counter Current image total number of recorded images D Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX F43 F44 only Battery info Remaining battery level Photo Resolution Protection LCD Enhancer CO N O O1 File Name File number 10 OK Guide Next image 11 Shortcut menu OK Guide Return 12 OK Guide Previous image oreparation 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 N Recording start stop button with your thumb b LLI Ll g IN Please note if the hand strap is adjusted too tigh
80. hock If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound or smell or smokes unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre There is a risk of fire or personal 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 camcorder battery pack AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment This may cause a malfunction or injury 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 leave the camcorder in a Closed vehicle for a long time where the temperature is very high 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 use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact lt a ose 4 o fh v x A a Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage th
81. hortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in the SMART AUTO mode e The instruction above shows an example of setting EV mode in the Record mode The setting procedure could be different by menu item SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL JOTSTICKS Play mode Menu Button Record sg L0 mode Photo Play i i selection Video Play mode m ee 144 gt gt l Confirms selection OK l P a a N UEMENU shortcut menu OK guide is displayed T Exit the shortcut menu 7 Playback Pause Increases the ISCENE volume Moves the Increases the volume l Zoom wide during a slide cursor up show Decreases the Focus volume ue Decreases the volume l the cursor Zoom tele during a slide d own show Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate X27x4 gt x8 gt x16 Moves Previous Skip Playback l l to the EN Frame by frame playback Previous mage previous Slow motion playback menu LEFT Reverse slow playback rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 x4 gt x8 gt x16 Next Skip Playback Moves to Quick View Next image the next Frame by frame playback Mient Slow motion playback Forward slow playback rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 27 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 turnin
82. ill deteriorate In this case reformat the built in memory If you use a memory card with a low writing speed the camcorder automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen When recording a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness appear 109 110 troubleshooting Symptom When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen turns red or black for an instant Explanation Solution Do not leave the camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight During recording the date time does not display Date Time Display to on page 85 The beep sound is not heard Set the Beep Sound to On The beep sound is temporally off while recording videos When the Audio Video cable jack is connected to the camcorder the beep sound will automatically turn off There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded video starts stops The recording stops You cannot record a photo image On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off y
83. ilt in memory SMX F43 F44 only 4 Battery info Remaining battery level 5 Now Total file number 6 Error File 7 Scroll bar 8 Delete Selected 9 Button Guide 10 11 12 Edit Combine Protection Recorded time ral 9 I 4 Video Play mode Single View a Video Play mode P 0 00 00 0 00 383 eo le 2 Play Status Play gt Pause I Saas ueaneeause T E EE Search 4l a gt Frame by frame oa o __ lt 11 Slow motion 41 1 gt a O 3 Time code Elapsed time Recorded time mT O 4 Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX F43 F 44 only 5 Battery info Remaining battery level 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer ONAANZ010 0200 1100 0001 9 9 File Name File number 10 Date Time Display EIN a 11 Play Option Oz00200 020055 CE Gz oe 1000001 0 00 000 0 55 fk E OLMANIZ010 00 00 1000001 Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide 1 Forward playback search page 42 Skip Search Slow motion Frame by frame Volume Down Play gt Pause Ei AOIN Reverse playback search page 42 Skip Search Slow motion Frame by frame 5 Volume Up Video Play mode Single Volume 1 Volume Bar 2 Date Time Display 15 16 Photo play mode PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in Photo Play mode only e Press t
84. ing your camcorder abroad 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 e You can use commercially available SDHC SD High Capacity or SD memory cards with this camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media page 30 SMX F43 F44 only 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot page 18 ONASMIVS gt 7 quick start guide STEP2 Record with your camcorder Zoom lever PHOTO button MODE button MODE indicator Recording start stop button Power button Recording start __ stop button LCD screen Recording videos with Taking photos H 264 format Your camcorder uses advanced H 264 Open the LCD screen and press the Power compression technology to realize the clearest button to turn on the camcorder video quality page 47 e Set the lens cover open close switch to open 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder Press the PHOTO button fully when you are e Set the lens cover open close switch to ready open Press the Recording start stop button e To stop reco
85. int of the next file Moving the Control joystick gt repeatedly skips files in the forward direction e During playback move the Control joystick lt 4 to locate the start point of the current file Moving the Control joystick lt 4 repeatedly skips files in the reverse direction bas e Move the Control joystick lt within 3 seconds from the start point of 100 0001 the current file to skip back to the previous file Frame by frame playback lt ll ii gt e n pause mode use the Control joystick lt gt to play the video forward or backward one frame at a time Toresume normal playback press the OK button Slow motion playback lt I gt e During pause holding the Control joystick lt gt reduces the playback speed e During slow motion playback moving the Control joystick 4 gt changes the Paves speed Forward slow playback rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 Reverse slow playback rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 Toresume normal playback press the OK button e Recorded sound is not heard in slow motion playback To adjust the volume Move the Control joystick 4 w to increase or decrease the volume e The volume bar disappears after 3 4 seconds e You can hear the recorded sound from the built in speaker e The level can be set to anywhere between O and 10 If you close the LCD screen while playing you will not hear the sound from the speaker 100 0004 VIEW
86. ions automatically providing beginners with the best performance Twice the memory options Built in memory 8GB SMX F43 only 16GB SMX F44 only The memory camcorder s external memory slot accepts high capacity SDHC cards Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the memory type of your choice In addition to this slot the memory camcorder has built in memory High resolution image through Mobile DNIe The Samsung memory camcorder has 3DNR 3 dimensional noise reduction high sensitivity colour expression intelligent colour expression High performance Anti Shake HDIS Hyper DIS and automatic face detection features 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 programmes 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
87. ions do not set the following items first lt Cannot Use gt lt Because of the following setting gt Anti Shake HDIS Video Resolution we Fine Web Normal Back Light C Nite C Nite iSCENE C Nite SCENE Aperture Manual Shutter Speed Manual Digital Focus Face Detection Effect Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic Step C Nite 16 9 Wide On Anti printing Shake HDIS On Intelli Zoom Fader Time Lapse REC Shutter Speed Manual C Nite Aperture Manual Aperture Manual C Nite Shutter Speed Manual 16 9 Wide Off Video Resolution Web Normal Web Fine Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic Step printing C Nite Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic Step printing Anti Shake HDIS Video Resolution Web Fine Web Zoom Type Intelli Zoom Zoom Type Digital Zoom Normal 46 9 Wide Video Resolution we Fine Web Normal White Balance Digital Effect Sepia 113 114 maintenance amp additional information MAINTENANCE Your camcorder is a product of Superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years e For safekeeping of the camcorder turn off the camcorder Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor pages 18 19 Remove the memory card page 31 Cauti
88. it in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it e When does condensation occur When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location or when using it in a hot area suddenly When recording outdoors in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors When recording outdoors in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the air conditioner was running Note before sending your camcorder for repair e lf these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre e Depending on the problem the camcorder s built in memory GMX F43 F44 only may need to be initialised or replaced and the data will be deleted Be sure to back up the data on the camcorder to other storage media before sending your camcorder in for repair Samsung cannot guarantee any loss of your data amp If you encounter any problems using your camcorder check the following before asking for service repair If these instructions do not solve your problem contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation Solution e The battery pack may not be installed on your camcorder Insert a battery pack into the camcorder e The inserted battery pack may be discharged The camcorder Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one does not turn on Ifyou use an AC power adaptor make sure it is properl
89. itions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal vil vil Safety information The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages Heed all instructions carefully WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product WARNING Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause 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 g Prohibited action a Do not disassemble the product A Unplug from the power supply Q Do not touch the product oe This precaution must be kept Using the camcorder at temperatures over 140 F 60 C may result in fire Keeping the battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion No oil Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Do not allow water or metal and inflammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor Doing so may pose a fire hazard Do not aim the LCD screen directly into the sun Doi
90. joystick 4 gt gt Fader 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 vw and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items Off contents Disables the function on screen display In As soon as you start recording it will fade in Out When the recording is done it will fade out et Be In Out When you start or stop recording the fader will be function accordingly Fade in approx 3 seconds pa Fade out approx 3 seconds L This function is disabled after being used one time 9 emmy 0 00 00 parenn c a 62 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 sg mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick 4 gt gt Wind Cut 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents Off Disables the function On Reduces wind noise when recording sound n as i from the built in microphone on screen display B STBY 0 00 00 pranin MENU J K Wind Cut off On MENU J K
91. l background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright Z e The exposure also can be set in the shortcut menu page 26 e The shutter speed also varies automatically depending on the EV value 55 56 recording options C Nite You can adjust the shutter soeed when recording a slow moving object or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colours PRECHECK Select the Record pj L09 mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt C Nite 9 sTeY 0 00 00 wren CO 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents sTBY 0 00 00 Mein I on screen display Off Disables the function The memory camcorder automatically adjusts MENU qe pie image brightness Record a brighter image by extending the low shutter speed range to 1 25 Record a brighter image by fixing the shutter speed to 1 13 in a dark location a25 1 13 ra e 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 th
92. lance manually the subject must be white otherwise your camcorder may not detect an appropriate setting value 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 51 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 sg mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick 4 gt gt Aperture stsvo 0 weam Om Aperture 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w Py Auto and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu menu fG te 4 gt SS Ss oy Aperture on screen Auto display Manual Auto Sets the aperture value automatically Manual Sets the aperture value manually Gig FX X Submenu Items items contents Setting the aperture manually 1 Select Manual 3 sry 0 00 00 fein O 2 Adjust the aperture value with the Control joystick lt gt E e Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button
93. lay smoothly depending on the transfer speed Please copy the file to your PC and then play it back Connecting Dubbing with other devices TV DVD recorder etc Symptom You cannot dub correctly using the Audio Video cable Explanation Solution The Audio Video cable is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder page 95 General operations Symptom The date and time e are incorrect Explanation Solution Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The backup built in rechargeable battery may be discharged page 28 Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the computer Menu Symptom Menu items are greyed out Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on Explanation Solution You cannot select greyed items in the current recording playback mode Most of the menu items cannot be selected when you set the SMART AUTO function If there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Storage Type Storage Info Format etc There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items If you want to set the desired funct
94. 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 e llustrations of model SMX F40 are used in this user manual vi oefore reading this user manual e The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen e Designs and specifications of the camcorder and other accessories are subject to change without any notice e 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 Ex TV Super Fine Video Resolution Submenu item page 47 on screen item contents displa Videos recorded in 720x576 50i resolution at super fine image quality TV Super Fine If set corresponding icon 8 on the screen e 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 e Scene refers to the point where you press the Record Start Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording e The terms photo and still image are used interchangeably with the same meaning e For Open Source licences information refer to the Opensource pdf in the provided CD ROM xor will appear Notes regarding tra
95. min I 4 amp bes ral Settings Storage Info TT as Format Reset T File No a mew Olive aka IZ When you set File No to Series each file is assigned with a different number so as to avoid duplicating file names It is convenient when you want to manage your files on a computer Time Zone You can easily set while travelling the clock to the local time when using your camcorder 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick gt Settings gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt Time Zone 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items on screen contents display The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date Time Set menu Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your hometown date time setting Visit When you visit a different time zone it allows you to use the local time without changing your hometown time setting The clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference between the two locations STBY 0 00 00 aranin gt amp Ec Settings Format File No Format Home File No Visit 7 menu gie Se Setting the clock to the local time Visit You can easily set the clock to the local time zone
96. mory space 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt Storage Info 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 7 and then press the OK button 2 e Move the Control joystick 4 v to select the desired storage type then press Faama the OK button SGMX F43 F44 only 3 Information on the selected storage type appears e The screen displays the memory capacity of the selected storage and recordable time by video resolution e Move the Control joystick 4 w7 to see the desired information Storage Card e After checking the information press the OK button to return to the previous oe menu screen 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu mm e STBY 0 00 00 M7elin FA cal ie Settings File No lt p Submenu Items on screen TV Super Fine 379Min items contents display TV Fine asain TV Normal 613Min Web Fine 469Min It shows you the memory information of the built in memory War ona Gian Int Memory SMX F43 F44 only Card It shows you the memory information of the inserted memory card sii OX e lf there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu e Inthe Storage Info display you can check the used and available memory as well as the remaining recording time for each re
97. n does not affect the image being recorded Brighter LCD screen consumes more power You can adjust the LCD Brightness from 15 to 15 LCD Colour Hq bes a Settings Time Type Date Time Display LCD Brightness E Ww STBY 0 00 00 pranin z MENU 0 soso pJ EB E m n 1 Bk GAdimt OK You can change the colour impression of the screen with a variety of colour options by adjusting the red and blue colour range 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt LCD Colour 2 Move the Control joystick 4 w lt OK to adjust the LCD colour red blue from 15 to 15 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu IZ e When you set red and blue colour range the higher the figures the brighter the LCD screen will be e You can adjust the LCD colour red blue from 15 to 15 using the Control joystick 4 w lt gt OK e You can manipulate the colour displayed on the LCD screen by adjusting the colour ratio of red and blue e Adjusting the colour display of LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded STBY 0 00 00 7Eing I Hi obs m fsa Settings Date Time Display LCD Brightness STBY 0 00 00 pranin oco p EB LED Golour Red QOL O Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle
98. n is dimmed in the Shortcut menu e f the mode has been changed after the recording or the camcorder is connected with the USB cable e f the camcorder has been turned off and on again after the recording e n the SMART AUTO mode e After using the Quick View function 37 38 oasic recoraing 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 sg J mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Touch the SMART AUTO touch button STEY ORDO cers om e The SMART AUTO aura and Anti Shake HDIS icons appear on the 08 by a screen at the same time Adjust the subject on the LCD screen e The camcorder detects the subject and automatically selects a type of scene e 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 Press the Recording start stop button or PHOTO button pages 35 36 e To record videos press the Recording start stop button To take photos press the PHOTO button To cancel
99. n press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents The OSD On Screen Display menus are only shown on the LCD screen The OSD menus are shown on the LCD screen and the TV screen as well Connecting to a TV page 93 Off On Default Set You can restore all menu settings to the default conditions 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt 9 emmy osows00 parent am Control joystick 4 w OK gt Default Set EY o faim PC Software 2 Select Yes if you want all the settings return to the default TV Display sq e The Time Zone screen appears after all settings return to the default 3 Set the date and time again page 28 ra e Do not turn off the power while using this function e After resetting the camcorder set Time Zone and Date Time Set page 28 e Storage type is not restored after default setting GMX F43 F44 only page 80 Version The version information may be changed without notice for improvement 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt om Control joystick 4 w OK gt Version Boas ieee ota 2 Press the MENU button to exit the menu i i a Language _ You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages page 29 91 92 system setting
100. nector in the correct direction and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer Reconnect it properly Your computer may not have the necessary performance specifications to playback a video file Check the recommended computer specifications e Exit the Intelli studio application and restart the Windows computer e Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Intelli studio does not Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu function properly e According to your computer type the Intelli studio program may not run automatically In this case open the desired CD ROM drive that has the Intelli studio program in My Computer and run iStudio exe The image or sound e tl playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer on your camcorder e video or sound copied to your computer is not affected is not played on your e f your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi speed computer properly USB USB2 0 the images or sound may not be played back correctly i The images and sound copied to your computer are not affected e Check the system requirements to play a video page 97 The playback e screen is paused or distorted Exit all other applications running on the current computer If a recorded video is played on your camcorder when it is connected to a computer the image may not p
101. ng so could cause eye injuries as well as lead to malfunctioning of internal parts of the product Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power cord as this could damage the power cord 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 connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed 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 Keep the power cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms There is a risk of fire immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder There is a risk of fire or injury Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as it may explode fe 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 When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug the power cord There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not attempt to disassemble repair or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock Never use cleaning fluid or similar chemicals Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands There is a risk of electric s
102. ns may differ according to the selected menu item e You can also access the shortcut menu using the OK button pages 26 27 MENU ITEMS Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operating mode For operation details see the corresponding page Recording menu items Possible tems Page iSCENE er ee eee eee 46 Video Resolution TV Fine 47 Photo Resolution 1696x960 16 9 48 16 9 Wide On 49 White Balance Auto 50 Aperture O ee ee 52 Shutter Speed At 53 EV O 55 C Nite Off 56 FOCUS Auto 57 Anti Shake HDIS Off 59 Digital Effect O O 60 Fader Off 61 Wind Cut Off 62 Zoom Type Intelli Zoom 63 Time Lapse REC Off 64 Guideline O ee 66 Settings O rs aa 79 45 46 recording options ISCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed 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 sg J mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt iSCENE 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 vy and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items Auto Sports L3 sTBY 0 00 00 promin C M1 gt Ea ma K contents
103. nt 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 e 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 e 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 e LCD screen brightness and colour can be adjusted from the menu Adjusting the brightness or colour of the LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded page 86 e 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 e You cannot use a locked memory card for recording You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock e You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Recording start stop or MODE button e f 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 mod
104. oduct should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local free battery return system Correct Disposal of This Product Waste Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This marking on the product accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories e g charger headset USB cable should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product or their local government office for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and cond
105. om lever towards T telephoto Or move the Control joystick w on the LCD panel l To zoom out 0 00 00 475Min a EOT Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle A 9 9999 mle Or move the Control joystick 4 on the LCD panel Wt A ra e You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control W T button on the LCD panel e 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 e The minimum possible distance between the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 1cm about 0 39 inch for wide angle and 1m about 39 4 inches for telephoto e Optical zoom preserves image quality but during digital zoom the image quality may suffer e Fast zooming or Zooming in subject at a far distance may produce slow focussing If this occurs use Manual Focus page 58 e t is recommended to use Anti Shake HDIS with handheld recording if the subject is zoomed in and enlarged e Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power e Zooming during a recording may record operation sound of the zoom lever or zoom button e When using the zoom function its soeed 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 39 40 OasiC Olayoack Yo
106. only e Movies and photos stored in the built in memory can be copied to the external flash memory card e Copying to the memory card does not delete originals in the built in memory PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play BJ mode e Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick 4 gt gt Copy 2 Select an option by moving the Control joystick 4 7 and then Submenu Items items Select Files All Files 3 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected press the OK button contents Copies the individual videos or photos To copy individual videos or photos select the desired videos or photos by pressing the OK button The indicator J is displayed on the selected videos or photos then press the MENU button to confirm Pressing the OK button toggles between selecting and releasing the copy function Copies all the videos or photos on screen display menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control joystick lt gt and the OK button a PO ces amp Copy __SelectFiles All Files ra e You can not copy a file if the memory card has insufficient free soace Remove unnecessary files before proceeding page 70 e You can copy only as many files as the total size is less than the free space of the mem
107. only when the camcorder is supplied the power using the battery pack These menu items and default values may be changed without notice There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot select the system setting Storage Type SMX F43 F44 only You can record videos or photos on the built in memory or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback eTe aoo era CN 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Control Ho bes ri joystick 4 OK gt Storage Type settings 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 2 EN Format MENU JAK Submenu Items 9 STEY 0 00 00 promin EN on screen display MSE Memory IN Select the built in memory for storage medium You can EIN Storage Info Card a record or play back images on the built in memory Format Card Select a memory card as storage medium You can record or w MENU Bik ea play back images on a memory card items contents Int Memory ra If there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Storage Info It shows you the storage information You can view the storage media used memory space and available me
108. ons when storing e Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot weather If you leave the camcorder in such a place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged Do not expose the camcorder to a direct sunlight or place it near a heater e Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity is high or in a dusty place Dust entering the camcorder could cause a malfunction If humidity is high the lens could become mouldy and the camcorder could become inoperative It is recommended that you put the camcorder in a box together with a small silica bag when storing it in a closet etc e Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibration This could cause malfunctions e Detach the battery pack from the camcorder and store it in a cool place Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at a high temperature could shorten its life Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor e To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not apply excessive force when cleaning gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could deteriorate e To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful no
109. or will override the USB e lf 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 19 oreparation CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity To check the charging state The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state Charging CHG lamp The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state Charge Charging state Charging Fully Charged LED colour Orange Green Battery Level Display Error A T Orange Blink 4 gt The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack pakten at State Message Indicator Fully charged 100 75 75 50 50 25 Zz 25 5 E less than 5 si gt Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off g N Change the battery pack as soon as possible g flickers The device will be forced to turn off after Low 3 seconds battery e Before using the camcorder charge the battery e Above figures are based on a fully charged battery pack at normal temperature 20 Low ambient temperature may affect the use time STBY 0 00 00 Hsin C Ey a Available running time for the battery pack Battery Type IA BP210E Using a AC power adaptor Approx 180min Char
110. ory card If the size of the files that you want to copy is larger than the free space you will See an error message If a memory card is not inserted you cannot perform the Copy function Copied videos or photos have no protection even if the original is set to be protected Copying may take a while depending on the number of files and file size Copying may not operate if the battery charge is insufficient If available use the AC adaptor while copying to prevent power disconnection e Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting the AC power adaptor while you copy files may damage the storage media Edit Divide You can divide a video clip as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need The videos will be divided in groups of two PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play mode e Select the Video thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Edit gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt Divide 2 Select a desired video clip using the Control joystick 4 w lt gt OK e The selected video clip will be paused 3 Search the point of division by moving the Control joystick lt OK 4 Press the MENU button to pause at the point of division e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation 5 Select Yes e lf you want to delete an unwanted section of a video clip divide the video first and
111. otal recording time in the same way Press the OK button to finish the setting and press the MENU button to exit the menu After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button e The Time Lapse REC starts e Depending on the selected total recording time and recording interval image frames are captured by each scene items contents Off Disables the function CY amp gt FES Time Lapse REC Off STBY 0 00 00 ME amp Mowe 0 00 00 475Min Cs in B 1 Sec co Hr EN jjimejLapse Recording kA on screen display e Interval Sec Image of the subject is captured by set interval Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specified interval On and stored in the storage media 1 gt 3 gt 5 gt 10 gt 15 gt 30 Seconds 72 gt Hours REC Limit Hr Total time from start to finish of recording 24 gt 48 Example of Time Lapse Recording lt 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
112. other device Make sure to format the storage media on this camcorder e Format the memory card in the following cases before using anew memory card amemory card formatted recorded on other devices when this camcorder cannot read the memory card e A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted e lf there is no storage media inserted it can not be selected and will be dimmed in the menu e You cannot format when the battery power is insufficient It is recommended to use the AC power adaptor to avoid power loss while formatting 81 82 system Setting File No File numbers are assigned to recorded files in the order they were recorded 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick 4 gt gt Settings gt Control joystick 4 w OK gt File No 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items Series on screen contents display Assigns file numbers in sequence even if a memory card is replaced with another one or after formatting or after deleting all files The file number is reset when a new folder is created Reset Resets the file number to 0001 even after formatting deleting all files or inserting a new memory card STBY 0 00 00 47elin Q oa m Settings Storage Info Format STBY 0 00 00 aro
113. our camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place Set your camcorder to Record mode page 24 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if set The storage media is full Use anew memory card or format the storage media page 81 Remove unnecessary images page 70 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically Explanation Solution Set Focus to Auto page 57 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually page 58 The lens is dusty on the surface Clear the lens and check the focus Recording is being made in a dark place Increase the brightness in the place The image appears too bright or flickering or changes in colour This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Cancel iSCENE to minimise these phenomena page 46 Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the e Press the MODE button to set Video Play mode playback Play e Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play on your Pause button did not start playing camcorder Check out a memory card compatibility page 32 The Skip or Search function does not work properly If the temperature inside the camcorder is
114. packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder Inserting the battery pack 1 Insert the battery pack into the battery pack slot until it softly clicks e Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing front when the camcorder is fip int 7 ym yi placed as shown in the figure ONASMVS gt Ejecting the battery pack 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 r4 e Use only Samsung approved battery packs Do not use batteries from other manufacturers Otherwise there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion e Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries e Remove the battery pack separately from the camcorder while not in use e tis recommended to prepare an additional battery pack for prolonged outdoor use Charging the battery You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable PRECHECK e Charge the battery pack before using the camcorder e 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 3 Open the connector cove
115. photo files by using the simple USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC Step 1 Connecting the USB cable 1 Set the menu setting to PC Software On page 90 Asmrvonwwem Coo e You will find the default menu settings are set as the above ES gt eS ea 2 Connect the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable ee e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio _PC Software main window ea me O Geiect e According to your computer type the corresponding removable disk window appears 3 Click Yes the uploading procedure will start Click Yes to confirm Fe emenswmen suaswsamsuns sera chars Dont open this window today e f you do not want to save a new file select No ists Do you want to save new files in camcorder SMX F40 to the PC To disconnect the USB cable After completing the data transfer make sure to disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon icon on the taskbar 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop 3 If the Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC Use the provided USB cable Don t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into from a USB jack Insert a USB after checking the direction of its insertion is correct We recommend using the AC power adaptor a
116. ptimal values automatically e 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 e 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 Face Detection gt Auto Manual EMF 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 4 w to select Manual Focus A sry ooo wren lao e The manual focus adjustment indicator appears 2 Move the Control joystick lt gt to select the desired indicator to adjust focus then press the OK button e The manual focus setting will be applied and the id indicator is displayed Focusing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject move the Control joystick lt Focusing on a further subject lt Nearer subject gt lt Further subject gt To focus on a further subject move the Control joystick gt e The nearer or further icon Q G3 appears between the
117. r of the unit 4 Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable e 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 Using the AC to the camcorder properly and power adaptor plug the AC power adaptor in the wall outlet Connecting the USB cable Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly and connect the other end to a USB port of a PC Using the USB cable VAN e Charging the battery pack at low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge green indicator will not turn on e Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder e Fully charge the battery pack before use e 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 e Do not use the AC power supply in a tight space such as between furnishings ra e When recording indoors with an available wall outlet it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack e t is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 50 F 86 F 10 C 30 C e When charging if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected the AC power adapt
118. rding press the Recording start stop button Ma 0 00 00 475Min an ae Fee 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 720x576 50i gt 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 Press the MODE button to select the Play mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail of the latest created or played file is highlighted Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen e You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever Use the Control A W lt P joystick to select a desired video or photo and then press the Control button Ok Viewing ona TV e You can enjoy detailed brilliant quality videos on a connected TV pages 93 94 STEP4 Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of Intelli studio on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio programme 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 Quick start guide Viewing the videos photos from your PC 1
119. recording or playback 16 9 Wide 4 3 aspect ratio page 49 ra Oasic recoraing 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 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 sg J mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Select a subject to record saintly CHER IE e Adjust the LCD panel to the best angle for recording ipt E e Use the Zoom lever or Zoom button to adjust the size of the subject page 39 te 2 Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator appears and recording starts 3 To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again VAN e f power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording the video may not be recorded edited e Samsung is not responsible for any damage occurred by a failure of normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error e 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 preve
120. roper playback by the camcorder requires original folder and file naming convention 103 104 troup Noatin TROUBLESHOOTING w Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre perform the following simple checks They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call Warning indicators and messages Power source Message Low Battery Icon Informs that The battery pack is almost discharged Action e Change to a charged one or use the AC power adaptor Charge the battery pack Check authenticity of the battery to authenticate The battery pack failed e Check the battery s authenticity and change to new one e Use only genuine Samsung batteries only with this camcorder Storage media Message Icon Informs that Action Delete unnecessary files on the niemor mul There is not enough a aes built in memory Use a memory card SMX F43 to record on the built in E Packunilesi PC en F44 only memory ack up files to your or another storage media and delete files Insert Card poet E 7 ole e Insert a memory card inserted in the card slot Delete unnecessary files on a memory card Use the built in memory GMX F43 F44 only Gavel Bul lt p There is not enough space to Back up files to your PC or another storage record on a memory card media and delete files Change to another memory card which has enough free space The memory card has some rae Format the m
121. s the OK button a ee 4 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Default Set e The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language a 0 Language Fran ais English Italiano Svenska Polski Of 0 5 Espa ol Suomi e tina Bbnrapckn YKpalHCbKa lng nay Fran ais Deutsch Portugu s Nederlands Norsk Dansk Slovensky Magyar EA nvIk Cpncku Pycckun FASC T rk e ll Romana Hrvatski AAS aa t n yall s tu uUue s uu Ud IZ e Language options may be changed without prior notice e Selected language is retained even without the battery pack or AC power adaptor e The date and time format may change depending on the language you selected 29 30 about the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA SMX F43 F44 only e 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 e 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 e Before inserting or ejecting a memory card turn the camcorder off Selecting the storage media 3 STEY 0 00 00 prenin EN tO 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings
122. s the power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring data the data transmission will stop and the data may be damaged e f you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder e According to your computer type the Intelli studio programme may not automatically run In this case open the desired CD ROM drive that has the Intelli studio programme in My Computer and run iStudio exe e When a USB cable is connected if you have EmoDio Samsung s MP3 player software installed on your computer the EmoDio software may load first Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window N OORO When the Intelli studio starts up thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window The window is divided into upper and lower sections The upper section contains video photo thumbnails currently stored on your computer The lower section contains thumbnails stored on your camcorder connected device omenie anager 2010 01 01 i lise __ EEJ 5am 8125 3PG EE 5AM _8127 3PG EEJ 5AM _8128 3PG EE sam_8129 1P6 EEJ Sam _8130 3PG EE 7 Pas 100PHOTO EE sam_o004 3PG sam_oo0s P
123. ss 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 You have to format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognise or has been saved by other devices Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card 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 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 The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards for data storage preference The data storage speed may differ according to the manufacturer and production s
124. ss the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu items on screen items contents display 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 On Recording and viewing of 16 9 aspect ratio Off IZ e Please set the aspect ratio before recording The default setting is 16 9 Wide On e Video resolution settings of Web Fine and Web Normal record movie in 4 3 aspect ratio even when you set it to 16 9 49 recording options White Balance This camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of the subject You can record in natural colours depending on the subject and lighting conditions PRECHECK Select the Record sg mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt 9 sTBy o0000 Mein C1 White Balance oro 2 a Py Auto 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w Daylight Cloudy and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu sTBY 0 00 00 promin I M0 Baal ers White Balance Auto Cloudy on screen items contents display Controls the white balance automatically depending on the recording conditions Daylight Controls the white balance according to the outdoor lighting
125. stay 00000 Krein CO Photo Resolution 2I b 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w 848X480 16 9 and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items on screen items contents display 1696x960 16 9 Records in 1696x960 resolution 848x480 16 9 Records in 848x480 resolution 1600x1200 4 3 Records in 1600x1200 resolution AN 800x600 4 3 Records in 800x600 resolution SVGA ra e Photos recorded by your camcorder may not be displayed on another device if it does not support high resolution e For photo development the higher the resolution the finer the image quality e The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment page 34 e 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 e The submenu items of Photo Resolution vary depending on the selection of the 16 9 Wide function 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 sg J mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt 16 9 Wide stave pranm om i 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then pre
126. stvo0c0 wean Oo HDIS Mas mie A 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button MENU qe 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents STBY 0 00 00 Kronin Bee a gt SU aA Anti Shake HDIS Off on screen On W display Off Disable the function menu iG On The Anti Shake HDIS function is enabled to compensate for shaking movements Use the Anti Shake function in the following cases e Recording when using the zoom extensively e Recording a close up picture of a small object e Recording while walking or moving e Recording through the window from inside a vehicle ra e The SMART AUTO mode automatically sets the Anti Shake HDIS to On e Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake HDIS On is set Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands e When this function is set to On the actual movement of the subject and the movement displayed on the screen may be slightly different e 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 60 recording options Digital Effect Using the digital effect function gives your recording a creative look PRECHECK
127. t 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 e The screen opens up to 90 2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens e 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 IN Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder ra e 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 e Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth e To adjust the LCD brightness and colour refer to the page 86 e 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 47 18 oreparation CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE e Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder e Use the IA BP210E battery pack only e 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
128. t to damage the monitor e To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers If necessary wipe gently with lens with a paper Mould may form if the lens is left dirty f the lens looks dim turn off the camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media e Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data Do not bend or drop the storage media or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the storage media with water Do not use replace or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to a strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC power adaptor during recording playback or when accessing the storage media Do not bring the storage media near to objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Do not store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts e Copy the recorded files to your PC Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for storage e 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
129. ter Sound 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items items contents 9 sTay conc wren Hq bes c Settings Beep Sound E __ Shutter Sound iE Auto Power Off on screen display Off Disables the function You will hear the shutter sound when operating the PHOTO button Auto Power Off You can set your camcorder to automatically turn off if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Control joystick 4 v OK gt Auto Power Off 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 w and then press the OK button 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu Submenu Items Disables the function contents If the camcorder is idle for 5 minutes in STBY mode the power is automatically turned off tO Settings Shutter Sound Auto Power Off a PC Software IZ e Auto Power Off does not work in the following situations lf the DC power cable AC power adaptor USB cable is connected While the following functions are in operation Demo Copy Delete All Files Protect All On Combine Divide While in recording playing e
130. the zoom lever L o As a result the image resolution may deteriorate With the digital zoom the image is digitally processed more than the intelli or optical zoom modes e The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject e Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality e The zoom range will change depending on the aspect ratio of the video 63 64 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 sg L mode by pressing the MODE button page 24 To record in the Time Lapse REC mode you need to set the recording stev oa co pram Oo interval and total recording time in the menu 1 2 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Time Lapse REC Move the Control joystick 4 w to select On then press the OK button e The recording interval and total time for recording items are displayed Sec seconds Hr hours Set a desired recording interval Sec with the Control joystick A v Move to the next setting Hr by moving the Control joystick lt gt and set a desired t
131. then delete the image section you no longer need After dividing the video clip you can also combine other desired men it Lowe videos page 76 Gl e The second image of the divided image will be displayed at the end qatiy of the thumbnail index 200283 E MENUR DINI A e Pla Frame Example You can divide a video clip into two in order to delete a section you no longer need 3 After deleting first image 1 Before dividing 2 Image is divided at 30 second point 0 60 seconds 0 30 seconds 31 60 seconds 0 30 seconds e One video clip is divided into two video clips ra e The Divide function is not available in the following conditions f the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds lf you trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the beginning and the end lf the remaining section of the storage media space is less than approx 4OMB Videos recorded or edited by other devices e You can not delete a protected image You must first release the protect function to delete it page 71 e The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0 5 seconds 75 16 olayoack options Edit Combine You can combine two different video clips PRECHECK e Press the MODE button to select the Play mode e Select the Video thumbnail index view screen page 40 1 Press the MENU button
132. ting to Know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front amp Left View 1 Lens 7 Built in speaker 2 MENU button 8 Display touch button 3 Control joystick A W lt OK Zoom W T joystick 9 LCD Enhancer touch button 4 Recording start stop button 10 Back Light touch button 5 LCD screen 11 SMART AUTO touch button i VIEW touch button 6 Memory card Jack cover 12 Power button a USB jack lt amp 13 MODE button 6 Memory card slot AV jack AV CHG charging indicator DC IN jack DC IN Right Top amp Bottom View 1 Zoom lever W T Lens cover open close switch 2 PHOTO button Internal microphone 3 Grip belt Battery pack release switch BATT OIN oO 4 Grip belt hook Tripod receptacle IN Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording Rear View 1 Mode indicator iB Record mode Video Photo Play mode 2 Recording start stop button 3 Battery pack slot 12 enttying the screen disp AVS The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode and different indicators appear depending on the setting values LCD SCREEN INDICATORS i Video and Photo record mode PRECHECK e This On Screen Display OSD is shown in Record sj J mode only e Press the MODE button to select th
133. u 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 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 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 videos thumbnail index view appears When switching to Play mode after recording a photo the photos thumbnail index view appears How to change between video and photo thumbnail view e You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever 0 00 00 475Min Ca int 9999 GEE Z zoom poo ve Pky 2 lt Photo TT mode gt ra 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 iad PRECHECK e This function works only in Vi
134. ucan switch the LCD Enhancer function in the following order each time you touch the LCD Enhancer G2 touch button e LCD Enhancer 1 level Z 4 LCD Enhancer is executed e LCD Enhancer 2 level 3 4 This setting is brighter than the LCD Enhancer 1 level soso p E q e LCD Enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded e When LCD Enhancer is used in low illumination some stripes may occur on the LCD screen It is not a malfunction 25 e Using the LCD Enhancer function may cause colours to look different on the display 26 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 w For example Setting EV Exposure Value in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu OK guide 1 Press the OK button in STBY mode e The Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed 2 Move the Control joystick lt 4 to select EV mode e Move the Control joystick lt gt to adjust the exposure while viewing the image on the LCD screen 3 Press the OK button to confirm your selection e Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu e Exposure value setting will be applied and a XX indicator and setting value are displayed STBY 0 00 00 Hsin E STBY 0 00 00 promin C sceo p E EVJ QP O STBY 0 00 00 promin E 1 0 ra e The S
135. ully charged battery pack is between 1 2 and 1 8 of the time in the table so have enough battery packs to allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder e The recording and playback time will be shorter when you use your camcorder in low temperatures On the battery pack e 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 IN e Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in camcorder malfunction e 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 e Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture ra e 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 e The AC power adaptor can be used around th
136. vious 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 e 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 e 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 e 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 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 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick 4 gt gt Settings 9 stev o20 00 prar Om EA gt gt es Gc Settings 2 Move the Control joystick 4 w to select Language and then aa press the OK button Version 3 Move the Control joystick 4 w7 to select the desired OSD language and then pres
137. when travelling 1 Move the Control joystick 4 7 to select the Time Zone in Settings mode and then press the OK button e The Time Zone screen will be displayed 7 2 Select Visit with the Control joystick 4 w OK and then select your local area _ Home 00 00 using the Control joystick lt gt e You can check the time difference between Home and Visit 3 Press the OK button to confirm e The clock is set to the time zone of the place you are visiting IZ You can set the date and time in Date Time Set from the Settings menu page 84 Cities used to set the time zone 01 JAN 2010 00 00 meno Dack OLX 9 sTEY conc arama oon pJ ER 76 ar Time Cities Time zone Cities ene London Lisbon 00 00 Adelaide 09 30 Rome ae aa 01 00 Guam Sydney Brisbane 10 00 Athens Helsinki Cairo Ankara 02 00 Solomon Islands 11 00 Moskva Riyadh 03 00 Wellington Fiji 12 00 Tehran 03 30 Samoa Midway 11 00 Abu Dhabi Muscat 04 00 Honolulu Hawaii Tahiti 10 00 Kabul 04 30 Alaska 09 00 Tashkent Karachi 05 00 LA San Francisco Vancouver Seattle 08 00 Calcutta New Delhi 05 30 Denver Phoenix Salt Lake City 07 00 Kathmandu 05 45 Chicago Dallas Houston Mexico City 06 00 New York Miami Washington D C Almaty Dacca 06 00 Montreal 05 00 Atlanta Yangon 06 30 Caracas Santiago 04 00
138. xcept pause Photo slide show e To operate the camcorder again press the Power 5 button 89 90 system Setting PC Software If you set PC Software to On you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your PC You can download the stored video and photo images on the camcorder to your PC s hard disk Editing video photo files is also available using the PC software 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt Serves gam Om Control joystick 4 w OK gt PC Software a S bas rea 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 v Shutter Sound Auto Power Off and then press the OK button os 3 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 7 Submenu Items items contents on screen display Off Disables the function The built in editing software launches when the camcorder is connected to the PC 4 The PC Software is compatible with the Windows OS only IV Display You can enable or disable the On Screen Display OSD that appears on the TV screen when connecting your camcorder to a TV 1 Press the MENU button gt Control joystick lt gt gt Settings gt 9 ery ooroo poran Om Control joystick 4 w OK gt TV Display S46 bs m On 2 Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick 4 v cepacia bos and the
139. y Memory Card it Capacity 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 800x600 3 840 7 680 9 999 9 999 9 999 Mode Resolution AS 1600x1200 6 080 9 999 760 1 530 3 040 6 080 9 999 9 999 16 9 848x480 9 999 9 999 1 920 3 840 7 680 9 999 9 999 9 999 1696x960 6 080 9 999 760 1 530 3 040 6 080 9 999 9 999 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
140. y connected to the wall outlet e Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on Symptom Explanation Solution e ls Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder is The power automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option automatically turns off change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 89 The battery pack is almost discharged Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one Use the AC power adaptor Power cannot be Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and turned off reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on T ore e The temperature is too low eee var e The battery pack is not fully charged Recharge the battery pack ee es Pe y The battery pack reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be ou recharged Use another battery pack Displays Symptom Explanation Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top bottom or on the left right It can occur when recording or viewing a 16 9 ratio image on a 4 3 ratio TV or vice versa For more details see the display specification Unknown image appears on the LCD screen The camcorder is in Demo mode If you do not want to see Demo images change the setting of Demo to Off
141. ystem e 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 soeed 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 33 about the storage media Recordable time available for video Media Memory Card Capacity 8GB 16GB 1GB 2GB 8GB 16GB 32GB TV Super Fine ce 190min 880min 95min 190min 380min 760min SFSF TV Fine 720x576 50i 240min 480min 120min 240min 480min 960min TV Normal 720x576 50i 310min 620min 38min 77min 155min 310min 620min 1 240min Web Fine F 640x480 25p 240min 480min 30min 60min 120min 240min 480min 960min ar as 640x480 25p 310min 620min 38min 77min 310min 620min 1 240min 720x576 50i Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable number of photos Media Built in memor

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