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1. Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX C13 C14 only Battery info Remaining battery level Photo image resolution Protection LCD Enhancer File name file number OK Guide Next image Shortcut menu OK Guide Return SACCO B BWC OK Guide Previous image The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models E TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON OFF ILII Switching the information display mode e You can switch the on screen information display mode Press the Display ID button while the camcorder is on The full and minimum display modes will alternate e Full display mode All types of information will appear Minimum display mode Only the operating status indicator will appear e f the camcorder has warning information a warning message will appear e Inthe menu screen the Display IOI button will be deactivated STBY 0 00 00 Aomin EF lt Full display mode gt lt Minimum display mode gt English_31 oreparation Using the Control button Play mode Menu Sa nec orat mode Video Play mode Photo Play g mode selection Shortcut menu OK guide is Single image Confirms displayed con playback MO selection Playback Pause Moves the Zoom wide Increases the volume cursor up Access the shortcut menu Confirm selection Exit the shortcut menu Moves Zoom tele Decreases the volume
2. 0 2 Operating mode STBY Standby Recording 3 AS See coHr ig ie B Time counter OFS video recording time remaining recordable time ig e Time Recording A fo 4 Photo image counter W l a total number of recordable photo images Storage media Memory card or built in memory w i ma i SMX C13 C14 only a5 ANNPROTO O0 only 36 owane ono OOOO Battery info Remaining battery level Photo image resolution 14 Video image resolution a N e 8 Anti Shake HDIS 18 i RIN 5 9 LCD Enhancer 0 Back Light 1 Wind Cut 2 Fader It is different from the actual display 4 e The above screen is an example for explanation amp e The on screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC _ 13 Zoom Optical zoom Digital Zoom memory card capacity 74 Date Time Display e Functions marked with will not be kept when the camcorder __ e For enhanced performance the display indications and the 16 Digital Effect order are subject to change without prior notice m The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models UZ_EV Exposure value e This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record 18 Manual Focus Face Detection mode You can easily record videos or photos in the same af mode without having to change it GMX C13 C14 only 0 ISCENE EASY Q e The total number of recordable photos is cou
3. SMX C1ORP SMX C10LP SMX C10GP SMX C10FP SMX C13RP SMX C13LP SMX C13GP SMX C14RP SMX C14LP SMX C14GP SMX C100RP SMX C1 00LP SMX C100GP Memory Camcorder user manua yp a fi i a Bs Ba N 7A bs j i in imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product To receive a more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register eo Key features of your memory camcorder High resolution Colour Widescreen LCD 2 7 WIDE TFT LCD The Samsung memory camcorder features a 2 7 inch Widescreen LCD of 230k pixels which allows bright and clear monitoring In addition the reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting colour and brightness to the screen lighting conditions allows better monitoring under strong sunlight H 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 Advanced Video Coding Encoding latest video compression technology 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 ergonomic design including customisable button layout for recording playback functions and frequently used functions And the improved Graphics User Interface offers a new and fresh look as well as easy operation High capacity embedded Flash Memory 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only The camcorder has a built in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record videos or photos User friend
4. Off Current date and time information is not displayed None Date Displays the current date 01 JAN 2009 Time Displays the current time 00 00 Date amp Time Displays the current date and time 01 JAN 2009 00 00 IN The date time will read 01 JAN 2009 00 00 in the following conditions Z The built in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead e This function depends on the Date Type and Time Type setting LCD Brightness STBY 0 00 00 Aci amp e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting E conditions e Pressing the Control button will brighten the screen whereas pressing the Control button lt 4 will darken the screen eres UT A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power CIP e If you adjust the LCD brightness when the ambient lighting is too bright it is hard to see meno Bi fuss Olk the monitor indoors e LCD Brightness does not affect the brightness of images to be stored e You can adjust the LCD Brightness from 15 to 15 LCD Colour e You can change the colour impression of the screen with a variety of colour options by STBY 0 00 00 PASM adjusting the colour rate of red and blue Bai 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 button A V 4 0K ee e te L rio ZA You can
5. IMPORTANT NOTE Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care TheLCD is avery delicate display device Do not press its surface with excessive force hit it or prick it with a sharp object lf you push the LCD surface unevenness in display may occur If unevenness does not disappear turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again Donot place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder kigula crystal display The LCD screen is a product of high precision technology Out of the total pixels approx 230 000 pixels of an LCD monitor 0 01 or less pixels may be out black dots or may remain lit as coloured dots red blue and green This shows the limitations of the current technology and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording TheLCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature as in cold areas or right after the power is turned on Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the camcorder rises Note that the above mentioned phenomena have no effect on the image in a storage media so there is no cause for concern Hold the camcorder correctly Donot hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it the LCD monitor could detach and the camcorder may fall Do not subject the camcorder to impact This camcorder is a precision machine Take great care that
6. 16 9 Wide You can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback 16 9 Wide 4 3 aspect ratio item contents iene Off Disables the function Displays the image in 4 3 aspect ratio kane Select to use the standard display aspect ratio of 4 3 on the screen On Recording and viewing of 16 9 aspect ratio None e n 16 9 Wide mode you cannot use the following functions Mosaic Mirror Step printing Digital Effect If you want to use the following functions set the 16 9 Wide menu to Off first e Please set the aspect ratio before recording The default setting is 16 9 Wide English_59 recording options EV Exposure Value ces STBY 0 00 00 ein C The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions Setting the exposure manually When manually setting the exposure the default setting appears as the value is automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions e Press the Control button lt 4 gt to adjust the exposure while viewing the STEY 00000 Psy image on the LCD screen Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button Exposure value can be set between 2 0 and 2 0 lf you set exposure to manual the higher the exposure the brighter the recorded photo will be Exposure value setting will be applied and tj XX indicator and setting value are displayed e Man
7. BEB HGCA amp Protection Video Play mode Single View Video Play mode Play Status Play gt Pause Il Time code Elapsed time Recorded time Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX C13 C14 only Battery info Remaining battery level Video image resolution Protection LCD Enhancer File Name Date Time Display Share mark SO AVSVSVOQ BSS G Play Option LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide 4 Move to next file FF fast forward page 32 2 Volume Down 3 Play gt Pause Il 4 Move to previous file REW rewind page 32 5 Volume Up T0000 Video Play mode Single Volume 1 Date Time 2 Volume Bar OINANZO0D 00200 1000001 English_29 oreparation 10 eee A 9 cocooooococoooo zoom PA VS 100 0001 7 9 10 30_English Photo Play mode Thumbnail View SMX C13 C14 only 1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection 3 Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX C13 C14 only 4 Battery info Remaining battery level 5 Now Total file number 6 Error File Scroll bar Delete Selected 9 Button Guide 0 Copy Selected Photo Play mode Single View SMX C13 C14 only Photo Play mode Slide Show Image counter current image total number of recorded images
8. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media Insert a memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A W 4 OkK to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo SMX C13 C14 only 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button 4 P to select Copy 4 Select an option by pressing the Control button A V and then press the OK button item contents Copies the individual videos or photos MENU Soe Play To copy individual videos or photos select the desired videos or photos by pressing the OK button The indicator is displayed on the selected videos or photos Then press the MENU button to confirm Pressing the OK button toggles selection and release Select Files All Files Copies all the videos or photos 5 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt gt and the OK button MENU 76_English In general use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same method while their detailed options may be different If a memory card is not inserted you cannot perform the Copy function If free space available on the storage is insufficient
9. You can upload recorded videos or photos to YouTube or Flickr using Intelli studio page 101 For various functions available during playback see playback options pages 71 83 Use the Quick View function if you want to preview the last recorded videos or photos gt page 34 If you close the LCD screen while playing you will not hear the sound cam Multi View M 100 0001 from the speaker The volume bar does not appear when Audio Video cable jack is inserted 100 0001 English_51 olayoack Various Playback Operations Still playback pause gt Il e Press the OK button during playback To resume normal playback press the OK button again Search playback lt 4 gt e During playback press and hold the Control button for forward search or to the left for reverse search e Pressing the Control button to lt 1 gt repeatedly increases the search A 0 00 0010 00755 speed for each direction js i RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 x16 alle FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 x8 x16 e o resume normal playback press the OK button Skip playback ke gt roam Multi S 100 0001 e During playback press the Control button to locate the start point of the next file Pressing the Control button gt repeatedly skips files in forward direction D 0 00 0070 00355 lt ETT FSA ond e During playback press the Control button lt 4 to loc
10. behind you while shooting English_15 oreoaration CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder Use IA BH130LB battery pack only The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase Battery pack insertion ejection It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder Inserting the battery pack 1 2 3 Ejecting the battery pack 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the diagram Insert the battery pack into the battery slot until it locks e Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing left while the battery pack is placed as shown in the diagram Slide and close the battery slot cover Slide and open the battery slot cover and push the Battery pack release switch e Gently push the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in the diagram to eject the battery Pull the ejected battery out in the direction as shown in the diagram Slide and close the battery slot cover e Store the battery pack separately from the camcorder while not in use e lt is recommended to prepare an additional battery pack for prolonged outdoor use e Contact your nearest Samsung Electronics Service Centre for purchasing additional battery packs Battery pack release Switch 16_English Charging the battery You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or
11. e Misty White gt Premium Black Transparency Cm dt You can select the desired transparency to display the menu aoe eae aa e 0 gt 20 gt 40 gt 60 Auto Lon orr A Menu Design 20 g The setting value is applied to the menu screen of Transparencia d Record mode only 0 00 00 248Min Ea Select Select lt Transparency 0 gt 92 English lt Transparency 60 gt Beep Sound You can set the beep sound to on off If there is a beep sound when operating the menu settings the setting is turned on settings contents Paeon Off Disables the function None On When on a beep will sound every time a button is pressed None Sf The Beep sound function is canceled in the following cases During recording playing When the camcorder has a cable connection AV cable Shutter Sound SMX C13 C14 only You can turn the shutter sound on or off settings contents EAA Off Disables the function None On When on the shutter will sound with each press of the PHOTO button None Auto Power Off To save battery power you can set the Auto Power Off function which turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for a certain period of time i on screen settings contents display Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically None A er For power saving purpose the camcorder will automatically turn power off if there is 5 Min E None no operation
12. e Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guideline provides a balanced composition e Guideline cannot be recorded on the images being recorded 70_English olayoack options MENU ITEMS e Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode e See pages 49 53 for playback information and button operation e See pages 71 83 for details on menu items during playback Possible Playback menu items X Not possible Items Video Play Photo Play Default value Page Play Mode Video 9 Play Option CG xX Play All 72 Delete T3 Protect 74 Story Board Print xX 75 Copy 76 l Divide x 78 Edit Combine x 80 Share Mark x 81 Slide Show x 82 File Info Full image display 83 mode only Settings 84 e tems marked with are available only with SMX C13 C14 models e The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models English_71 olayoack options PLAY OPTION You can set a specific playback style according to your preference item Contents Play All Plays back from the selected video to the last video Play Option ed Ea All Play One mI Repeat All on screen display IAIN Play One The selected video will be played Repeat All All videos will be played repeatedly il Repeat One The selected video will
13. e To protect important images from accidental deletion activate the image protection page 74 e The protect ea indicator will blink if you try to delete an image that was previously protected page 74 You must release the protect function to delete the image You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at once Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot delete page 40 Tasos Se Dand MENU DAG ows English_73 olayoack options 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 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media GMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW gt OK to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo SMX C13 C14 only 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button 41 gt to select Protect 4 Select an option by pressing the Control button A V and then press the OK but
14. i on screen item contents display R a In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it enables you Auto None to concentrate on the creative side of your recording Face Detection Records under the optimal condition by detecting faces automatically PAP F Manual focussing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic Manual i MEs focussing difficult or unreliable Face detection It detects and recognises face like shapes and adjusts focus colour and exposure STBY 0 00 00 pemn automatically Also it adjusts recording conditions optimised for the face detected el Le m e Press the Control button A V to select Face Detection and then press the OK button Auto Detects a face and shows a frame on it The detected face image is optimised automatically i 4 e The Face Detection indicator SE and Face Detection frame L_ are not recorded 1S Srey 000 00 245Miny e Framing a person s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and l exposure to optimal values automatically e 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 You must be facing them head on e Fa
15. 00 00 Sing ORS Bai P English_33 oreparation Shortcut function using the Control buttons Button san fa d Record 23 mode Access the shortcut menu ED Confirm selection Exit the shortcut menu Play mode Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed Playback Pause MCI Single image playback Photo Play mode MOi iSCENE Increases the volume Focus Decreases the volume EV Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 Previous Skip Playback Previous image Quick View Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 Next Skip Playback Frame by frame playback Slow motion playback Slow Motion Playback Rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 3 gt x1 16 The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models 34_English Next image INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME amp OSD LANGUAGE e Initial setting is available in all operating modes e To read the menus or messages in your desired language set the OSD language e To store the date and time during recording set the time zone and date time Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using the camcorder for the first time If you do not set date and time the date and time time zone screen appears every time you
16. 105 Using as a removable storage device English_05 contents CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES MAINTENANCE amp ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS 06_English 107 108 109 110 111 113 114 127 Connecting to a TV Viewing on a TV screen Recording dubbing images on a VCR or DVD HDD recorder Maintenance Additional information Using your camcorder abroad Troubleshooting Specifications 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 SMX C13 C14 only Step1 Get ready 1 Insert a memory card page 39 e You can use commercially available SDHC SD High Capacity or MMC plus cards with this camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media GMX C13 C14 only 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot page 16 e Gently slide the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in the diagram English_07 Quick start Quice Step 2 Record with your camcorder Zoom lever PHOTO button SMX C13 C14 only CHG indicator Recording start stop button LCD screen RECORDING VIDEOS WITH H 264 RECORDING PHOTOS SMX C13 C14 FORMAT _ ON
17. 47min 95min 190min 380min 760min TV Fine H 720x576 50i 240min 480min 30min 60min 120min 240min 480min 960min TV Normal E22 720x576 50i 310min 620min 38min 77min 155min 310min 620min 1 240min Web Fine F 640x480 25p 240min 480min 30min 60min 120min 240min 480min 960min Web Normal E 640x480 25p 310min 620min 38min 77min 155min 310min 620min 1 240min Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable number of photos Media Built in memory Memory Card Capaci 8GB 16GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Mode Resolution 4 3 800x600 9 999 9 999 1 920 3 840 7 680 9 999 9 999 9 999 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 number of images 1GB 1 000 000 000 bytes actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory English_43 about the storage media The previous figures are measured under Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on the test or use condition The camcorder provides five resolution options for video recordings TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal For asame scene higher resolution setting will retain the better image wi
18. 93 Shutter Sound On 93 Auto Power Off Xx 5 Min 93 PC Software On 94 TV Display x On 94 Default Set 94 Version O 95 Language English 95 Demo x On 95 iY e These Items and Default values may be changed without notice e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot select the grey menu items e ltems marked with are available only with SMX C13 C14 models English_85 settings options USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS Storage SMX C13 C14 only You can record videos or photos on the built in memory or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback settings contents T Memor Select the built in memory for storage medium You can record or play back images on the Y built in storage media EIN Card Select a memory card as storage medium You can record or play back images on a U memory card 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 memory space settings contents on screen Storage Card Eaa am aaa Raper ee aa A N A display e Used 288KB It shows you the memory information of the built in EERO APSE Storage Ino i 1 l Non amo storage media ae Card It shows you the memory information of the
19. C100LP SMX C100GP System Video signal PAL Photo compression format H 264 AVC Format Audio compression format _ AAC Advanced Audio Coding Recording resolution 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 0OMbps Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device Max 800K pixels Lens F1 8 to 2 4 10x Optical 1200x Digital Electronic zoom lens Focal length 2 4mm 24mm LCD screen Size dot number 2 7 inches wide 230k LCD screen method 1 6 interlaced scan LCD panel TFT active matrix system Connectors Composite video out 1 0V p_p 75Q analogue Audio output 7 5dBm 47KQ analogue stereo USB output Power source mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed General 5 0V Using AC adaptor 3 7V Using Lithium lon battery pack Power source type Power supply 100V 240V 50 60HZz Lithium lon battery pack Power consumption 1 8W LCD on Operating temperature O C 40 C 32 F 104F Operating humidity 10 80 Storage temperature 20 C 60 C 4F 1407 Dimensions W x H x D Approx 38 5mm x 56 5mm x 114mm 1 5 x 2 22 x 4 48 Weight Approx 156g 0 34lbs expect for battery pack or memory card Internal MIC Omni directional stereo microphone These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice English_127 contact SAMSUNG world wide If you hav
20. Power Off function which turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 93 Do not allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals Make sure that the battery pack fits firmly into place Do not drop the battery pack Dropping the battery pack may cause damage Be careful to keep the battery pack out of the reach of children It is a choking hazard if swallowed Frequent use of the LCD screen or using the fast forward or rewind buttons wears out the battery pack faster Remove the battery pack from the camcorder for safekeeping after using your camcorder Leaving the battery pack for extended period of time may discharge the battery pack completely A battery pack which is completely discharged may not turn on the recharging LED during charging It is designed to protect the battery pack If the recharging LED turns on normally within 5 minutes use the battery pack as normal English_21 oreparation ooo Maintaining the battery pack 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 Clean the terminals to remove any foreign substances before inserting the battery Do not put the battery pack near any heat source i e fire or heater Do not disassemble app
21. Q is activated e Release EASY Q function English_115 troubleshooting Playback Message Icon Informs that Action l e Format storage media using menus after Read Error Some problems ces Auning reading backing up important files to PC or another data from storage media storage device The Number of e Format storage media using menu item after video files is full FOIRE anA ME eee Nevo ee backing up important files to PC or another Cannot copy videos their limitation and you cannot record The Number of photo files is full g Folder and files have reached their 3 Pa cetiacr rede eet alg Cannot copy photos capacity and you cannot take a photo storage device Set File No to Reset SMX C13 C14 only storage device Set File No to Reset A N When there is condensation put aside for a while before using caution 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
22. This is an optional accessory To buy one contact your nearest Samsung dealer English_11 getting to know your camcorder FRONT amp LEFT VIEW SMX C13 C14 only J l Q 2 X S6 7 8 x r Internal microphone 9 USB jack amp Lens Display ILI button Recording start stop button Mode button Control button A W lt OK Zoom W T button EASY Q button MENU button Hand strap hook 6 LCD screen PHOTO button SGMX C13 C14 only Power button Zoom lever W T Built in speaker Share R button Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording CAUTION 12_English REAR amp BOTTOM VIEW ove Charging indicator CHG Recording start stop button 6 Memory card slot Battery pack slot Usable Memory Cards 32GB Max AV cable jack AV Jack Battery pack Memory card cover DC IN jack DC IN 9 Tripod receptacle Battery pack release switch English_13 oreoparation 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 USING THE HAND STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The w
23. When the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder of My Computer e lf 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 is likely to be infected by an Autorun virus It is recommended to update the anti virus software to its latest version Removable Disk G Windows can perform the same action each time you insert a disk or connect a device with this kind of file Pictures What do you want Windows to do ga using Photo Printing Wizard W View a slideshow of the images using Windows Picture and Fax Viewer using Microsoft Scanner and Camer Browse picture files using MediaShow EFA Copy pictures to a folder on my computer 4 z p aWwizad M C Always do the selected action Photos Videos English_105 Using with a Windows computer 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 The SD quality videos are named as SDV_ MP4 and Web videos are named as WEB_ MP4 e The SD quality videos will be named as SDE_ MP4 when you edit videos using the PC 100VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 software WEB_0002 MP4 e The file number automatically increases wh
24. be damaged e lf 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 run automatically In this case open the desired CD ROM drive that has the Intelli studio programme in My Computer and run iStudio exe e When an USB cable is connected according to the application programme e g EmoDio installed on your computer the corresponding programme may start first of all 98 English Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window e When the Intelli studio starts up thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window Menu items Selects the Desktop or Favourite on the PC Slide show of the photo files from the PC Playback of the video files from the PC Switches to Library of the PC and connected camcorder Switches to Edit mode Switches to Share mode Changes the size of thumbnails Displays all files videos and photos Displays video files only Displays photo files only Sorts the files 8 Imports folders from PC 9 Selects the connected camcorder or storage 10 Saves new files to PC Laas 11 Slide show of the photo files from the connected cmoo Eacan camcorder Playback of the video files from the connected camcorder ia z 12 Saves the selected file to PC Saves t
25. camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording started When actually recording the battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since the record start stop and zoom functions are being operated and playback is performed Prepare additional charged battery pack s to allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder Note that the battery pack discharges faster in a cold environment K The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level 20_English About the battery pack Benefits of the battery pack The battery pack is small but has a large power capacity It should be recharged in any environment that is between 50 F 86 F 10 C 30 C However when it is exposed to cold temperatures below 0 C B2 F its usage time is reduced and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or any other warm protected place for a short time then reattach it to the camcorder The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 C 77 F As the environmental temperature and conditions vary the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions Handling the battery pack To preserve battery power keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it To save battery power you can set the Auto
26. for 5 minutes only in STBY mode or in thumbnail index view Auto Wh Power Off will be disabled in the following cases If the DC power cable AC power adaptor USB cable is connected ile the Demo menu is running During recording playing Pause excluded or a slideshow e Press the Power button to restart the camcorder English_93 settings options 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 stored on the camcorder to your PC s hard disk Editing video photo files is also available using the PC software settings contents eaicgiav Off Disables the function None On You can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the n None camcorder and your PC e The PC Software is compatible with the Windows OS only e The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models TV Display You can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display settings contents Parii Off The OSD appears in the LCD screen only None On The OSD appears in the LCD screen and TV Connecting to a TV page 106 None Default Set You can initialise your camcorder settings to the factory defaults initial settings at the factory Initialising the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images i After resetting th
27. has already been recorded For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speed at least 2MB sec Protection SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card The SDHC card is a higher version Ver 2 00 of SD card and supports capacity above 2GB An SDHC card has a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the switch up towards terminals To set write protection move the switch down Due to a change File Allocation System and physical specifications The SDHC memory card cannot be used with current SD enabled host devices The SDHC memory card can be used with SDHC enabled host devices which carry a SDHC logo on the device itself or on its operation manual 40_English MMCplus Multi Media Card plus MMCplus cards have no protection tab so please use the protect function in the menu Common cautions for memory card Damaged data may not be recovered It is recommended you make a back up of important data on the hard disk of your PC Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operations 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 H
28. images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW 4 P OK to select Play Mode gt Video GMX C13 C14 only 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button 4 P OK to select Story Board zi i Print gt Select File oie Select File 4 Use the Control button A V 4 P to select the desired videos and then oress the OK button e A message appears asking for your confirmation 5 Select Yes e Printed storyboard image file appears on the LCD screen for a while a e Images to be captured are selected arbitrarily and composes storyboard of one still image with 16 split still frames The saved storyboard can be found in the storage media s DCIM folder using a compute page 106 e You can also find the saved storyboard image in the photo playback display SMX C13 C14 only page 53 g Storyboard images are displayed in 4 3 aspect ratio Hence it may not display the entire image on the monitor On a computer it will display the entire image English_75 olayoack options COPY SMX C13 C014 ONLY e Images are copied to the destination storage while original images are left in the source storage It copies from the currently used memory to another For example if the built in memory was used it copies to a memory card 1
29. inserted Rione memory card K e lf there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed TV Super Fine 193Min TV Fine 239Min on the menu TV Normal 313Min e Inthe Storage Info display you can check the used and available memory Web Fine 239Min as well as the remaining recording time for each recording resolution For the Web Normal 313Min desired information scroll the screen using the Control A V button mew i Olike OK 86_English Format The format function completely deletes all files and options on the storage media including protected files You can format initialise recording data in the storage media You have to format the pre used storage media or newly purchased memory cards with this camcorder before using them This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased i on screen settings display Memory Formats the built in storage media None Card Formats the memory card None Donot format the recording medium with the PC or a different device warning Make sure to format the recording medium on the camcorder 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 power adaptor as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during forma
30. it could malfunction or the case could be damaged Do not expose the camcorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater e Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity or dust level is high Dust entering the camcorder could cause malfunctions 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 desiccant when storing it in a closet etc e Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations 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 high temperature could shorten its life Cleaning the camcorder w 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 not to damage the monitor 110_English 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 cleaning paper Mould may form if the lens is
31. or played file Set the Play Mode to Photo e Press the MENU button Use the Control button to select Play Mode gt Photo e You can also simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever Use the Control button A V lt 41 P to select the desired photo images and then press the OK button e Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while e To view the previous next photo press the Control button lt lt P e To return to the thumbnail index view move the zoom lever e Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback e Your camcorder may not playback the following photo files normally A photo with its file name changed on aPC A photo recorded on other devices A photo with a file format not supported on this camcorder does not conform to DCF standards photo e The Quick View function is used if you want to preview the last recorded photo images page 47 English_53 recording options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below then change the various settings 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder 2 Press the MENU button e The menu screen appears 3 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control buttons A V lt 4 and the OK button e To return to
32. photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models 106_English gz I ONNECUINO LO OU IGE OGVICE VA You can view the recorded videos and photo images on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV CONNECTING TOA TV e To playback your recordings the television must be PAL compatible page 113 e We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as power source for the camcorder Use the provided Audio Video cable to connect the camcorder to a TV as follows 1 Connect the end of the Audio Video cable with the single plug to the Audio Video cable jack of the camcorder Normal TV Camcorder AUDIO VIDEO 2 Connect the other end with video yellow and RO OL O left white right red audio cables to the TV White IG e For more information about the connection refer to your TV s user manual Stereo Type Monaural Type e Before connecting make sure that the volume on the TV is i f AUDIO TA oss O turned down forgetting this may cause howling from the TV oe ne ee speakers e Carefully connect the input and output cables to the mf 3 Il corresponding connections on the device the camcorder is i being used with White t Yellow white English_107 connecting to other devices VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN 1 Turn onthe TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the camcorder is connected to e This is often referred to as line Refer to the TV instruc
33. record videos press the Recording start stop button E e o take photo images press the PHOTO button SMX C13 C14 only is e Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings To cancell EASY Q mode Press the EASY Q button again e The EASY Q and Anti Shake HDIS D indicators disappear from the screen e Most settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating the EASY Q mode a 4 Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation y e The following button and menu operations are unavailable because the items are automatically set And the corresponding message Release the EASY Q may appear if unavailable operations are attempted MENU button OK button e Cancel the EASY Q function if you want to add any effect or settings to the images e EASY Q mode settings are released when the camcorder is turned off e EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake HDIS to On while using EASY Q 46_English TAKING PHOTO IMAGES SMX C13 C14 ONLY e You can take photo images with the PHOTO button 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media page 38 If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen 3 Press the PHOTO button e Shutter sound is heard Indicators on the screen disappear and the photo image is recorded e While saving a photo ima
34. removed from image You cannot select and combine two different resolution images Press the MENU button ac 01 68 A message appears asking for your confirmation EI is i Select Yes The thumbnail of the first video clip will appear in the combined video clip 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 fi le recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode and normal record file cannot be combined If the total size of the two fi les to be combined exceeds 1 8GB If the remaining section of the storage media space is less than 40MB If you combine videos having the same resolution but different qualities the combined 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 Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli studio You cannot combine protected images You must first release the protect function to paste it page 74 The two videos are combined in the selected order and restored as one video clip The original videos will not be preserved A maximum of 2 vide
35. screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly 3 Select the desired videos or photos using the Control button 4 Press the OK button e The selected videos or photos is played according to play option setting 5 Press the MENU button 6 Press the Control button lt lt P to select File Info 7 Press the OK button e The information of the selected file is displayed as shown below Date Duration Size Resolution e Press the MENU button again after confirming This function is available only in the full image display mode 10 000070200283 w BB 100VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 Date 01 JAN 2009 Duration 00 00 55 Size 22 6MB Resolution TV Fine English_83 settings options CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder 2 Press MENU button e The menu screen appears 3 Press the Control button lt lt P to select Settings e The menus in Settings mode will appear 4 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control buttons A VW lt b and the OK button e To return to the normal screen press the MENU button e Depending on the mode selected not all items will be selectable to be changed If there is no storage media inserted it
36. segments CH English_65 recording options 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 item contents Anan pak Off Disables the function None In As soon as you start recording the fader will be executed fo Out When the recording is done the fader will be executed ny In Out When you start or stop recording the fader will be executed accordingly my Fade in Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to In Fade In Approx 3 e Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in Fade out Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to Out Fade Out Approx 3 seconds Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out Fade in out IZ This function is disabled after being used Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to In Out one time Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in And recording stops as the image and sound are faded out Wind Cut You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built in microphone If Wind Cut On is set the low frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording This makes it easier to hear voice and sound during playback e Use Wind Cut when recording in windy places s
37. the cursor down Search playback RPS Waves to i Reverse Playback Search l rates 50 A 5x8 Sx iO Previous image d aii Previous Skip Playback Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt gt x8 gt x16 Moves to Next Skip Playback Next image the next Frame by frame playback mei Slow motion playback Slow Motion Playback Rate xX1 2x1 4x1 8 x1 16 The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models 32_English SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE The shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode w For example Setting the iSCENE in Record mode using the Shortcut menu OK guide 1 Press the OK button in STBY mode e Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed 2 Press the Control button A to select iSCENE mode e It displays the iSCENE mode menu where you can press the Control button lt P to select the desired submenu item 3 Press the OK button to confirm your selection es e The selected submenu item indicator amp will display on the screen e e Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu STBY 0 00 00 Aomin EF 4 e The shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in EASY Q mode gt d e Before selecting a menu item please check out that you set the appropriate STBY 0 00 00 ain Ii mode first iJ or re SEI ENTRY CO 3 ES 4 or djeci in modon MENU F4 Sde STBY 0
38. turn on your camcorder 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e When you turn on your camcorder for the first time the Time Zone screen appears based on London Lisbon Greenwich Mean Time e You can also set the Time Zone Home in the Settings menu page 88 2 Select your geographical area with Control button lt gt then press the OK button e The Date Time Set screen appears 3 Select the date and time information and change the setting values by using the Control button A V lt 4 DP ot OMT 00 001 o Detahtime Sat 4 Make sure the clock is correctly set and then press the OK button aie Sat T Day Month Year Hour Min e The year can be set up to 2037 based on Home item e Activating the icon forwards the time by 1 hour JAN 2009 3 0 3S Visit 01 JAN 2009 00 00 MENU Fey AOS Ok English_35 oreoaration 4 e Charging the built in rechargeable battery The built in battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery pack is attached If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 months without connecting to the AC power or attaching the battery pack the built in battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the built in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours e After setting the date and time are automatically r
39. you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall Do not use the camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects No water or oil Water or oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Heat on surface of product The surface of the camcorder will be slightly warm when used but this does not indicate a fault Be careful of unusual ambient temperature Using the camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 104 F 40 C or lower than 32 F 0 C may result in abnormal recording playback Do not leave the camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time This could cause malfunctions Do not point directly at the sun If direct sunlight strikes the lens the camcorder could malfunction or a fire could occur Do not leave the camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight This could cause malfunction Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts vi_English Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism lf the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism such as near a radio wave tower or electric appliances noise could enter video and audio tha
40. 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 English_111 maintenance amp adcitional information Battery packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium ion battery Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack be sure to read the following cautions e To avoid hazards Do not burn Do not short circuit the terminals When transporting carry the battery in a plastic bag Do not modify or disassemble Do not expose the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire e To prevent damage and prolong service life E Do not subject to unnecessary shock Charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown below This is a chemical reaction cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life Fully charge the battery pack at least every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period of time Remove from your camcorder when not in use as these components may use current even when switched off e It is recommended that only genuine Samsung batt
41. C13 014 only VIEWING ON A TV e You can enjoy detailed brilliant quality videos on the connected TV page 108 Step 4 Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of Intelli studio on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio programme built in your camcorder you can import videos photos into your computer edit or share the videos photos with your friends For details see page 98 English_09 Quick start guide IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC 1 Launch the Intelli studio programme by connecting the camcorder to SOs dreotory on your Pe your PC via USB cable e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window Click Yes the uploading procedure will start 2 Click Import folder to import the videos or photos from the PC to the Intelli studio and you can see the files location on the Intelli studio browser 3 You can double click on the file you would like to start playback a ae Import folder button Imported Files SHARING VIDEOS PHOTOS ON YouTube Flickr 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 to Share Site 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 gt
42. City 07 00 Almaty Kathmandu 05 45 Chicago Dallas Houston Mexico City 06 00 Dacca 06 00 New York Miami oe D C Montreal 05 00 Yangon 06 30 Caracas Santiago 04 00 Bangkok 07 00 Buenos Aires Brasilia Sao Paulo 03 00 nong Song a aa Singapore 08 00 Fernando de Noronha 02 00 Seoul Tokyo Pyongyang 09 00 Azores Cape Verde 01 00 English_89 settings options Date Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly page 35 Date Type You can select the desired date type Settings Contents On screen display 2009 01 01 Displays the date in the order of year month two digit and day 2009 01 01 JAN 01 2009 Displays the date in the order of month day and year JAN 01 2009 01 JAN 2009 Displays the date in the order of day month and year 01 JAN 2009 01 01 2009 Displays the date in the order of day month two digit and year 01 01 2009 K This function depends on the Date Time Display setting Time Type You can select the time format to display Settings Contents On screen display 12 Hr The time is displayed in 12 hour units 12 00 AM 24 Hr The time is displayed in 24 hour units 00 00 K This function depends on the Date Time Display setting 90_English Date Time Display You can set the date and time to display on the LCD screen e Before you use the Date Time Display function you must set the date and time page 35
43. GB of storage media a new recording file is automatically started at that point When the battery is discharged exhausted during Time Lapse REC it saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode After a while it displays a warning message then turns off automatically When memory runs out while performing Time Lapse REC the camcorder switches to standby mode after saving what was recorded so far We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function When a time lapse recording starts a message of Time Lapse Recording blinks on the screen and it appeared to be as if the screen is stopped This is anormal operation do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder English_69 recording options Guideline e Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording images e The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines Records the subject within safety zone which prevents from being cut when editing in item contents esi Off Disables the function None Cross Records the subject placed in the centre as the most general recording composition En Grid Records the subject on the horizontal or vertical composition or with close up HH Safety Zone 4 3 for left and right and 2 35 1 for top and bottom Set Safety Zone when you want to have various subjects in one scene with the proper size
44. HDIS On is specified Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands e It is recommended that you specify Anti Shake HDIS Off when using the camcorder on a desk or tripod e When you record photos with 10x or more magnification and the Anti Shake HDIS is On in dim places after images may stand out In this case we recommend using a tripod and turning the Anti Shake HDIS to Off 64_English Digital Effect e The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording e Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of photo that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create e There are 10 different digital effect options on screen item contents display Off Disables the function None BLK amp WHT Changes the images into Black and White BWI 7 N This mode gives the images a reddish brown Sepia pigment z Se Reverses the colours and the brightness 3 Negative creating the look of a negative g 4 Art Adds artistic effects to an image GY 5 Emboss This mode creates a 3D effect embossing cial 6 Mosaic A mosaic overlay appears on an image A P This mode cuts the image in half and make Z Mirror mirrored image on the other half g i it This mode applies a pale pastel drawing 8 Pastel effect to an image g 9 Cosmetic This mode helps correct facial imperfections ai 10 Step printing Technique of recording the image in
45. LY Your camcorder uses advanced H 264 compression 1 Open the LCD screen technology to realise the clearest video quality 9 Press the Power button page 106 3 Press the PHOTO 1 Open the LCD screen ready 2 Press the Power button 3 Press the Recording start stop button e To stop recording press the Recording start stop button S 0 00 00 245Min om button fully when you are Tee l with less capacity You can record videos with SD standard definition The default setting is TV Fine 720x576 50i page 58 e You cannot record photos while you are recording videos 08_English Step 3 Play back videos or photos VIEWING THE LCD SCREEN OF YOUR CAMCORDER You can find your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view 1 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail of the latest created or played file is highlighted 2 Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo SGMX C13 C14 only e Press the MENU button Use the Control button to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo 3 Use the Control button to select a desired video or photo and then press the ip s Control button OK Play Mode Video Photo T Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only SMX C13 C14 only e The photo function is available for the model SMX C13 C14 only SMX
46. Level State Message Indicator Fully charged 20 40 used 40 60 used 60 80 used 80 99 used Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible 1 aL EWEN g flickers The device will be forced to turn off after Low battery 3 seconds e Before using the camcorder charge the battery e Above figures are based on a fully charged battery pack at a normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time English_19 oreparation Charging recording and playback times with fully charged battery pack with no zoom operation etc e For your reference the approximate time with fully charged battery pack Battery type A BH130LB i Using a AC power adaptor approx 2 hr Charging time Using a USB cable approx 4 hr 720 x 57650 640 x 480 25p Video resolution TV Super TV Normal Web Normal Fine EF TV Fine Ef E0 Web Fine amp g Continuous Mode recording time approx 160min Playback time approx 180min The time is only for reference Figures shown above are measured under Samsung s test environment and may differ according to user and condition Werecommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC Function Continuous Recording without Zoom The continuous recording time of the camcorder in the table shows the available recording time when the
47. P SMX C14GP SMX C100RP SMX C100LP and SMX C100GP The SMX C13RP SMX C13LP and SMX C13GP have a 8GB built in flash memory respectively but also use memory cards The SMX C14RP SMX C14LP and SMX C14GP have a 16GB built in flash memory respectively but also use memory cards The SMX C10RP SMX C10LP SMX C10GP SMX C10FP SMX C100RP SMX C100LP and SMX C100GP does not have built in flash memory and uses memory cards exclusively Although some features of SMX C10RP SMX C10LP SMX C10GP SMX C10FP SMX C13RP SMX C13LP SMX C13GP SMX C14RP SMX C14LP SMX C14GP SMX C100RP SMX C100LP and SMX C100GP are different they operate in the same way Illustrations of model SMX C10P are used in this user manual The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen Designs and specifications of storage media and other accessories are subject to change without any notice In this user manual s function descriptions the icon on the on screen display section means that it will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding function Ex Submenu item of Video Resolution gt page 58 TV Super Fine Videos recorded in 720x5 76 50i resolution at super fine image quality If set corresponding icon FSF will appear on the screen Descriptions of the Photo and built in memory in this user manual apply only to the following models SMX C13 SMX C14 English_vii aa tant information
48. SD language is refreshed in the selected language e Even if battery pack or AC power are removed the language setting will be preserved e The Language options may be changed without prior notice e The date and time format may change depending on the selected language English_37 about the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA SMX C13 C14 ONLY e You can record on the built in memory or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback e You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your camcorder Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type e Before inserting or ejecting the memory card turn the camcorder off Selecting the storage media 9 STBY 0 00 00 Pain EN Ea ss Ac Settings 1 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear Storage Info 2 Press the Control button 44 gt to select Settings i 3 Press the Control button A W to select Storage then press the Format OK button STBY 0 00 00 i uit 4 Press the Control button A V to select Memory or Card re EE a then press the OK button Settings e Memory When using the built in memory Eno EL Se e Card When using the memory card Storage Info Card Format 5 Press the MENU button to exit Using the built in memory SMX C13 C14 only e Because this camcorder has an embedde
49. Software On page 94 ley a e You will find the default menu settings are set as above PPC Software 2 Connect the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable REY Default Set e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window e According to your computer type the corresponding removable disk window appears 3 Click Yes the uploading procedure will start Click Yes to confirm Whey iP Save e If you do not want to save a new file select No an paeo e e p eicaurnc Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the data transfer make sure to disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon icon on the taskbar 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop 3 Ifthe Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC K Use the provided USB cable Supplied by Samsung Don t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into from a USB jack Insert the USB after checking the correct direction of its insertion We recommend using the AC power adaptor as power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning 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 transfer will stop and the data may
50. USB cable 1 Insert the battery to the camcorder page 16 2 Press the Power button to turn off the camcorder 3 Open the connector cover of the unit 4 Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts When the battery is fully charged the charging CHG lamp turns green page 18 Connecting the USB cable Connecting the AC power adaptor Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor with the camcorder properly and plug the AC Power adaptor to the wall outlet Using the USB cable camcorder properly and connect the other Connect the USB cable with the end to a USB port of a PC CAUTION iS Charging the battery pack in a low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge green indicator will not turn on Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder Fully charge the battery pack before use When using the AC power supply place it close to the wall outlet If there is a malfunction during use of the camcorder separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet Do not use the AC power supply in a tight space such as between furnishings For recording indoors with available wall outlet it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack It is recommended to charge the batt
51. What can do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave 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 current hard disk may need to be initialised or replaced and the data will be deleted Be sure to back up the data on the hard disk or other storage media before sending your camcorder for repair Samsung cannot guarantee any loss of your data 116_English amp w If you encounter any problems using your camcorder check the followings 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 Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one e f you use an AC power adaptor make sur
52. ading operation in all environments and server side changes of YouTube in the future may disable this function For more information on YouTube visit YouTube website http www youtube com This product s YouTube uploading functionality is provided under the license from YouTube LLC The presence of YouTube uploading functionality of this product is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube LLC If you do not have an account of the specified website you can register first before proceeding with the authorization According to YouTube s policy direct movie uploading may not be available in your nation region English_103 Using with a Windows computer Installing Intelli studio application on a Windows computer 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 on the Windows computer The Intelli studio application can be installed on a Windows computer as follows Click on Menu gt Install Intelli studio on PC in the Intelli studio screen e Setting Thumbnail Info View Sesin New File Upload Notification Senin Db Play Movie gjj Eor Mode E Web Share 100VIDEO elr ED o2 CRR aa RA gt Play Movie ED sews 00 27 ED ovon Web Share EF Intelli studio Setup Setup complete The setup wizard has succe
53. and free memory space The maximum size of a video H 264 AVC file that can be recorded at one time is 1 8GB You can store up to 9 999 videos and photos in one folder Videos or photos recorded by other equipment are not playable on this camcorder Items marked with are available only with 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only models For recording 16 9 aspect ratio will use more memory than 4 3 aspect ratio 44 English recording Basic procedures to record a videos or photos are described below and on the following pages RECORDING VIDEOS e The camcorder provides two Recording start stop buttons One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other one is on the LCD panel Select the one that works best for you 4 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Connect a power source to the camcorder page 16 A battery pack or an AC power adaptor e Set the appropriate storage media page 38 SMX C13 C14 only If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card Check the subject on the LCD screen Press the Recording start stop button e The recording indicator will display and recording will start e To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again When recording is finished turn the camcorder off Quick View Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording 1 2 T
54. andling a memory card It is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss It is not guaranteed that you can use a memory card formatted by other devices Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder You have to format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognise or are 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 drop or cause strong impact to the card Do not use or store at high temperatures in humidity or a dusty environment Do not bring foreign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not paste anything other than exclusive label on the label pasting portion Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it English_41 about ine storage media The camcorder supports SDHC and MMCplus memory cards for data storage e The data storage speed may differ depending on the manufacturer and production system Users using a lower write soeed memory card for recording a vid
55. ate the start point of the D ae current file Pressing the Control button lt 4 repeatedly skips files in reverse 7 Se direction e Press the Control button lt 4 within 3 seconds from the start point and the first image of the previous file is skipped D Oe Frame by frame playback I gt e During pause pressing the Control button gt makes play go forward one frame at a time To resume normal playback press the OK button Slow motion playback I gt e During pause holding the Control button gt reduces the playback speed e During slow motion playback pressing the Control button change the playback speed Forward slow playback rate x1 2 x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 To resume normal playback press the OK button e Recorded sound does not play in slow playback 52_English VIEWING PHOTOS SMX C13 C14 ONLY N ie WARNING Doing so may damage the recorded data 4 e Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected This function works only in Photo Play mode You can find and view desired photo images quickly using the thumbnail index view Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media page 38 If you want to playback images on a memory card insert the memory card Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created
56. atible 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 damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a camcorder or card defect Also Samsung cannot be held responsible for your recorded video and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this camcorder or memory card etc Samsung shall not be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents and cannot compensate for any damages Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC It is recommended to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Copyright Please note that this camcorder is intended for an individual consumer s use only Data recorded on the card in this camcorder using other digital analogue media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the copyright owner 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 English_v mpoortant Information on use
57. be played repeatedly 72_English Cu DELETE You can erase your recordings one by one or at once 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media GMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A V OK to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo SGMX C13 C14 only 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button 41 P to select Delete 4 Select an option by pressing the Control button A V and then press the OK button contents Deletes individual selected videos or photos To delete individual videos or photos select the desired videos or photos to be deleted by 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 Deletes all videos or photos item Select Files All Files 5 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt 41 gt and the OK button g e Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting the AC power adaptor while you delete files may damage the storage media
58. cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Storage SMX C13 C14 only Storage Info Format etc Button Tips MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu Control button A V 4 P Use it to move up down left right c OK button Use it to select or confirm the menu omy 4 e The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt gt and the OK button e The illustration to the shows the video record mode Before selecting a menu item set the appropriate operation mode first page 24 84_English Settings Storage Info STBY 0 00 00 PAMiny Ao bs r A Settings Storage Info AAs Reset CBs Format MENU ITEMS e You can setup the date time OSD language and display settings of the camcorder Possible Settings menu items x Not possible ae Play mode Thumbnail index screen Default Items Record 23 mode Photo F ees Page Storage Memory 86 Storage Info 86 Format 87 File No J J Series 87 Time Zone J Home 88 Date Time Set 90 Date Type 90 Time Type 24Hr 90 Date Time Display J Off 91 LCD Brightness x O 91 LCD Colour x 91 LCD Enhancer J J Off 92 Auto LCD Off On 92 Menu Design Misty White 92 Transparency x O 92 Beep Sound On
59. cations Setting the clock to the local time Visit You can easily set the clock to the local time zone when travelling 1 Press the Control button A V to select the Time Zone in Settings mode and then press the OK button aoe e The Time Zone screen will be displayed 01 JAN 2009 00 00 2 Select Visit with the Control button A W OK and then select your local area using the Control button lt lt P 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 Home 04 00 e When Date Time Display On is set the icon 36 will be displayed next a eae 01 00 to the date and time display page 91 7 STBY 0 00 00 Aomin EF You can set the date and time in Date Time Set from the Settings menu page 35 88_English Cities used to set the time zone Cities Time zone Cities Time zone London Lisbon 00 00 Adelaide 09 30 Rome Paris portal Stockholm Madrid 01 00 Guam Sydney Brisbane 10 00 rankfurt Athens Helsinki Cairo Ankara 02 00 Solomon Islands 11 00 Moskva Riyadh 03 00 Wellington Fiji 12 00 Teheran 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
60. ce Detection will not work in Web Fine and Web Normal modes 62_English Focussing manually during recording This camcorder automatically focusses a subject from close up to infinity However the 3 stev 0 00 00 pum correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions ly In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Press the Control button A V to select Manual e The manual focus adjustment indicator appears 2 Press the Control button lt 4 gt to select the desired indicator to adjust focus then press the OK button lt 2 Focussing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject press the Control button lt to the indicator 46 Focussing on a farther subject To focus on a farther subject press the Control button P to the indicator 1e e The nearer or farther icon J rN appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end e The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Control button lt 41 P to adjust the focus e The manual focus setting will be applied and the H indicator is displayed lt Nearer subject gt lt Further subject gt Manual focus is recommended in the following situations e A photo containing several objects some close to the camcorder others further away e A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow e Very shiny or glossy s
61. cleaning fluid or similar when used near the beach or pool or card out of the reach of children If the chemicals Do not spray cleaners directly when it rains There is a risk of malfunction lithium battery or memory card is swallowed on the camcorder or electric shock by children consult physician immediately Do not attempt to disassemble repair or Do not plug or unplug the power cord Keep the power cord unplugged when reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to with wet hands There is a risk of electric not in use or during lightning storms to avoid a risk of fire or electric shock shock prevent fire hazard Ra f fa fA C i fA o If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound or smells or smokes unplug the power cord If the camcorder malfunctions immediately When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug immediately and request service from a the power cord to avoid a risk of a Samsung service centre There is a risk of fire detach the AC adaptor or battery from the malfunction or electric shock or personal injury camcorder to avoid fire or injury x_English A 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 use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment This will especially shorten the operation range of the remote control which uses infrared rays Do not expose the camcorder to s
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63. cons and signs in this user manual mean A Death or risk of serious personal injury WARNING A N Potential risk of personal injury or material damage CAUTION A To reduce the risk of fire explosion electric shock or personal injury when using your camcorder UTON follow these basic safety precautions Hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder These warning signs are to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference orecautions Warning e This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or similar Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable iv_English moortant information on use BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER This camcorder is designed exclusively for high capacity built in flash memory 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only and external memory card This camcorder records video in H 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 Advanced Video Coding format compliant with Standard resolution SD VIDEO format Please note that this camcorder is not comp
64. copying may not be possible Delete unnecessary images page 73 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 Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting the AC power adaptor while you copy files may damage the storage media Follow the same instructions to copy video clips or photos from memory card to built in memory Before using this function select the storage media that contains the desired videos or photos to be copied The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models English_77 olayoack options DIVIDE This function works only in Play mode page 49 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 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder Set the appropriate storage media SMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card Press the Mode button to select the Play mode Set the Play Mode to Video Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW 4 P OK to select Play Mode gt Video SGMX C13 C14 only Press the MENU button Con
65. cord on e Back up files to your PC or another storage memory card media and delete files e Change to another memory card which has enough free space 114 English Message Icon Informs that Action Card Error Card Locked The memory card has some problem and cannot be recognised The write protection tab on an SDHC card has been set to lock Format the memory card or replace it with a new one Release write protection tab Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder Change to a memory card that we recommended Please format The memory card is not formatted Format the memory card using menu item Not formatted Format the Card Format the memory BEE The format of the file is not Supported by this camcorder The file format is not supported Check the supported file Format the memory card using menu item Low speed card Please record a lower resolution Recording The memory card does not have enough performance to record Record video at a lower resolution Change memory card to a faster one gt page 40 Message Icon Informs that Action Serie preplene Seanad waileawean Format storage media using menus after Write Error p 9 backing up important files to your PC or data to storage media another storage media Release the EASY Q You cannot operate some functions manually when EASY
66. cting the memory card Selecting a suitable memory card Recordable time and capacity Recording videos Recording with ease for beginners EASY Q Mode Taking photo images SMX C13 C14 only Zooming in and out English_03 contents PLAYBACK RECORDING OPTIONS PLAYBACK OPTIONS 04_ English Changing the playback mode SGMX C13 C14 only Playing videos Viewing photos SMX C13 C14 only Changing the menu settings Menu items Using the recording menu items ISCENE Video resolution Photo resolution 16 9 Wide EV Exposure Value Back light FOCUS Face detection Anti Shake HDIS Digital effect Fader Wind cut Digital Zoom Time lapse REC Guideline Menu items Play option Delete Protect Story board print Copy SMX C13 C14 only Divide Combine Share mark Slide show SMX C13 C14 only File info SETTINGS OPTIONS USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 96 97 98 Changing the menu settings in settings Menu items Using the settings menu items Storage SMX C13 C14 only Storage Info Format File No Time Zone Date Time Set Date Type Time Type Date Time Display LCD Brightness LCD Colour LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off Menu Design Transparency Beep Sound Shutter Sound SMX C13 C14 only Auto Power Off PC Software TV Display Default Set Version Language Demo Checking your computer type What you can do with a Windows computer Using the Intelli studio programme
67. d 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only memory it is not necessary to buy extra storage media This makes recording playback more convenient Using a memory card not supplied e This camcorder has a multi card slot for access to SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity and MMCplus e You can use SDHC and MMC plus cards on your camcorder Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type 38_English 4 e Never format the built in memory or memory card using a PC e lf you insert a memory card when the camcorder is on the pop up message will prompt you automatically to select the storage type GMX C13 C14 only e f there is no memory card inserted only the built in memory will be available GMX C13 C14 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 accessing storage media with recording playback format delete etc The storage media and its data may be damaged INSERTING EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1 Turn the camcorder off 2 Slide and open the battery memory card cover as shown in the diagram 3 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot until it softly clicks in the direction of the arrow shown in the diagram 4 Close the cover Ejecting a memory card 1 Turn the camcorder off 2 Slide and open the ba
68. de after recording in Video Record mode The Videos thumbnail index view appears When switching to Play mode after recording in Photo Record the photo images thumbnail index view appears How to change the operation modes e You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view as follows Press the Mode button gt MENU button and then use the Control button A Y 4 OkK to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo in menu option e You can also simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever e Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only 0 00 00 245Min lt AT gt 6080 1696 F lt Record mode gt mna Poo Moe menu Wikls Moe lt Video play mode gt lt Photo play mode gt English_49 Qlayoack o oS PLAYING VIDEOS e This function works only in Video Play mode e You can find a desired video clip quickly using the thumbnail index view 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media SMX C13 C14 only If you want to playback images on a memory card insert the 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 e Playing time of the selected file and Moving thumbnail appear on the screen 3 Set the Play Mode to Video SMX C13 C14 onl
69. e Just press the Share button while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer using the supplied USB cable And then you can share them with your friends family or the world You should previously set the Share mark on the desired videos which you want to upload directly onto the YouTube site Press the Share button to select a desired video in the video thumbnail index view e The Share mark E is displayed on the selected videos e You can also set the Share mark on selected videos using the menu page 81 Connect the camcorder and a PC with the supplied USB cable page 98 e The Intelli studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer when you specify PC Software On 102_English Press the Share button while your camcorder is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable Selected videos with the Share marks are displayed on the Sharing screen Click Yes to start uploading If you want to upload directly without showing a pop up sharing window check Intelli studio does LEE not pop a list of share marked files in the connected device SED E IARI EL L A ALT LLLI O When uploading to the YouTube the selected video will be converted into a format playable by YouTube before uploading Time spent for uploading may vary depending on the user s conditions including computer and network performances There is no guarantee of uplo
70. e 105 The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models System Requirements The following requirements must be met for using the built in editing software Intelli studio Items System Requirements Microsoft Windows XP Vista OS Operating System CPU Intel Pentium 4 3 0 GHz or higher AMD Athlon FX 3 0 GHz or higher RAM 512 MB 1 GB or higher recommended Video Card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher 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 support Direct X DirectX 9 0 or higher 4 e System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system that meets 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 0 install the programme in version 9 0 or higher l English_97 ising wta a Windows comoute USING THE INTELLI STUDIO PROGRAMME Using the built in Intelli studio programme 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 video photo files by using the simple USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC Step 1 Connecting the USB cable Qesmvonmpem Oda 1 Set the menu setting to PC
71. e Available photo image 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 43 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 SMX C13 C14 only e You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the PHOTO e or Mode button English_47 recording ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close up or wide angle recording This camcorder allows you to record using optical 10x power zoom and 1200x digital zoom e You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control W T button on the LCD panel e Zoom magnification over 10x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 1200x Set Digital Zoom to On page 67 To zoom in e Slide the Zoom lever towards T telephoto Or press the Control button V on the LCD panel E E area wide angle To zoom out T Recording enlarged e Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle image telephoto Or press the Control button A on the LCD panel W Wide angle T Telephoto lt The minimum possible distance between camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 5cm about 1 96 inch for wide angle and 1m t _ about 39 4 inch for telephoto a e The
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73. e camcorder set Time Zone and Date Time Set gt page 35 94 English Version The version information could be changed without the prior notice Samsung Elsctronics LD SAW 1 00 Apr 25 2009 12250244 Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages page 37 Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily settings contents ieoa off Disables the function None On Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on the LCD screen None Using the Demo function e The Demo mode is cancelled in the following cases If any button is operated Recording start stop PHOTO EASY Q 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 K 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 turn the camcorder off before Demo can run English_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 Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time C
74. e it is properly 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 e s Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 93 e The battery pack is almost discharged Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one e Use the AC power adaptor The camcorder does not turn on The power automatically turns off e Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect Towa Celine de Winco OM the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on e The temperature in the use condition is too low The battery pack is quickly e The battery pack is not fully charged Recharge the battery pack discharged e The battery pack reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack English_117 troubleshooting Displays Symptom The Recorded Image is more narrow or fat than original image Explanation Solution You should check the size for recording before you record page 58 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 page 95 Unknown indicator appears on the screen A warni
75. e the camcorder is too high it cannot function properly Turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and turn it on again Check the AC adaptor or battery pack is properly connected and stable You cannot hear the sound when playing video recorded by Time Lapse REC The Time Lapse REC does not support the sound input mute recording page 68 Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size GMX C13 C14 only Photo images recorded on other devices may not appear in the 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 or to the con nected 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 107 109 English_123 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 clips 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 Int
76. ecorded on a special data area of the storage media 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 mode page 91 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 88 36_English INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME amp OSD LANGUAGE Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages 1 Press the MENU button 3 stBvoow Pom OH e The menu screen appears ae SH ma E 2 Press the Control button 44 P to select Settings Default Set e The menus in Settings mode will appear ae Language uage 3 Press the Control button A V to select Language and then press the OK button 3 sty 0 0 Pom tC 4 Press the Control button A V to select the desired OSD language and then areg ma Es Settings press the OK button e English amp 01 Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Portugu s Detault set a Nederlands Svenska Suomi Norsk Dansk Polski CeStina Slovensky Francais Magyar limba romana Bbnrapcku EAAnvikd cpncku Hrvatski Ykpa HcbKa Pyccknn RX Ina T rk e 4 42 dl IsiZulu 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu e The O
77. elli studio Make sure you insert the connector 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 required performance to playback a video file Check the recommended computer specifications Intelli studio does not function properly The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Exit the Intelli studio application and restart the Windows computer The built in software on your camcorder Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu According to your computer type the Intelli studio program may not run automati cally In this case open the desired CD ROM drive that has the Intelli studio program in My Computer and run iStudio exe Video playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The video or sound copied to your computer is not affected If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi speed USB USB2 0 the images or sound may not be played back correctly The images and sound is copied to your computer is not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted 124 English Check the system requirements to play a video page 97 Exit all other applications running on the current computer If a recorded video i
78. en a new video clip is created SDV_0003 MP4 5 SDE_0004 MP4 Up to 9999 files can be created in one folder i WEB_0005 MP4 e Anew folder is created when more than 9 999 files are created i i Photos e As with videos the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created 100PHOTO e The maximum file number allowed is the same as in videos CAM_0001 JPG CAM_0002 JPG A new folder stores files starting with CAM_0001 JPG e The folder name increases in the order of 1OOPHOTO gt 101PHOTO etc e Up to 9 999 files can be created in one folder A new folder is created when more than 9 999th files are created Image format Videos e Videos are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e Refer to page 58 for video resolution Photos e Photo images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e Refer to page 59 for photo resolution When the 9999th file is created in the 999th folder i e SDV_9999 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 file numbering from the menu e We don t recommend you to modify the name of a file folder stored in the storage media using a PC If you modify it this camcorder may not recognise modified files You can use your camcorder as a mass storage device You can store general data in the storage media of the camcorder The
79. enu items Possible Items Record mode Default value Page ISCENE Auto 57 Video Resolution TV Fine 58 Photo Resolution 1696x960 16 9 Wide 59 16 9 Wide On 59 EV O 60 Back Light Off 61 Focus Auto 62 Anti Shake HDIS Off 64 Digital Effect Off 65 Fader Off 66 Wind Cut Off 66 Digital Zoom Off 67 Time Lapse REC Off 68 Guideline Off 70 Settings 85 K Items marked with are available only with SMX C13 C14 models 56_English USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can the menu items for videos or photos recording ISCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording You can also specify one of various modes depending on subject conditions recording environment or purpose of filming Fluorescent Recording under white fluorescent lamp Tungsten Recording under white tungsten lamp Night Recording under low light Darkness Recording under extremely low light i on screen item contents displa Auto You can shoot images in Auto adjustment mode None Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis Sports If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light the image may flicker aR In this case use the Auto mode for recording Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject a
80. eo may have difficulties storing the video on the memory card You can even lose your video data during the recording In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning Low speed card Please record a lower resolution To facilitate video recording you are recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed e f you are forced to use a low speed memory card resolution of the recording may be lower than the set value However the higher the resolution the more memory will be used For optimal performance of the camcorder ensure that you purchase a fast soeed memory card Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory 4 e Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse e 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 42 English RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY e The following shows the camcorder s maximum recording time and number of images according to the resolution memory capacity e For recording videos and photos please note the approximate maximum limits Recordable time for videos Media Built in memory Memory Card Capacity 8GB 16GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB TV Super Fine EH 720x576 50i 190min 380min 23min
81. eries are used in this camcorder Using generic non Samsung batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e tis normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Operation 0 C to 40 C 82 F to 104 F Storage 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Refer to pages 16 22 for details 112_English USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD e Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems e 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 using the AC power adaptor supplied in any countries regions 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 TV colour systems Your camcorder is a camcorder based on PAL system If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be an PAL compatible TV or an external device having the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder PAL NTSC format converter The format transcoder is not provided by SAMSUNG PAL compatible countries regions Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS C
82. ert Color E Insert Text E Insert Sound 100_English Step 5 Sharing the video photo images online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos a 3 ma s O A All Gi Fie Name directly to a web site with on click 1 Todo this select Share in the main Video window 2 Click the Add and move the video or photo drag and drop to the sharing window for upload e The selected file appears in the sharing window 3 Click on the website you would like to upload files to e You can choose YouTube Flickr or the specified website you want to set for your uploading management 4 Click Upload to Share Site to start uploading O rr ai e A pop up window appears asking for your ID and the i E E ES password 5 Enter your ID and password to access Lan wet ba Ada e Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on a your web access environment erst a g e For more information about the Intelli studio use see the Help wd i Guide by clicking the Menu gt Help SRS wae el e You can simply upload share marked videos onto YouTube ie ears as by pressing the Share amp button CE Uotood to share Sne English_101 Using with a VVindows computer Direct uploading your videos onto YouTube One Touch Share button lets you directly upload and share your videos on the YouTub
83. ery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 10 C 30 C For charging connecting both USB cable and AC power adaptor simultaneously will have the same effect as using the AC power adaptor only Even with the power is switched on battery pack will still charge with the AC power adaptor or USB cable But you need more charging time when the power is on It is recommended you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging English_17 oreparation Charging indicator Tips for battery identification amp The colour of the LED indicates the charging status e lf the battery has been fully charged the charge indicator is green e While the battery is being charged the charge indicator lights orange e lf an error occurs while the battery is being charged the charge indicator blinks orange Charging CHG lamp The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state Charging state Charge lt Charging indicator gt LED Colour Charging O Orange Fully Charged Green e lf there is no operation for more than 5 minutes when the LCD screen is closed the charging lamp blink green to indicate the camcorder is powered on uses the battery as main power and make sure the Auto Power Off set on off 18_English Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack Battery STBY 0 00 00 penin
84. esign This camcorder is designed for comfort when making long recordings With this ergonomic design you can shoot subjects comfortably from any position Time Lapse Recording Catches the Moment You can record a long scene in short intervals Record artistic documentary videos including the passage of clouds blooming flowers etc Use this function to make UCC user created contents videos educational programs or for other various purposes Direct upload of your videos to the Web The built in editing software Intelli studio installs directly from this camcorder to your PC when you simply connect your camcorder to a PC via USB cable Intelli studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to YouTube or Flickr Sharing the contents with your friends is simpler than ever before Direct Uploading Your Recordings with One Touch Sharing button This method uses the software built in your camcorder to upload your recordings to the website such as the YouTube with a simple one touch operation Make a digest of your video Storyboard printing Using the storyboard printing you can make the digest image of your video abridging its story This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and makes up one still image of 16 splits to save it into the storage media It presents a quick overview of your video helping you to understand the whole story of the video English_iii safety warnings What the i
85. file name is displayed if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard Check whether the battery pack is genuine Non genuine battery packs are not recognised properly by the camcorder English_119 troubleshooting Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording The actual recording time is less than the estimated time Explanation Solution There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media Check if memory card is not inserted or write protect tab is set to lock 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 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 flash memory will deteriorate In this case reformat the built in memory If you use the mem
86. focus changes when zooming after focussing manually AET EN Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zooming before focussing manually page 62 e Optical zoom preserves image quality but during digital zoom the image quality may suffer e Fast zooming or zooming in subject from afar may produce slow focussing 0 00 00 245Min an In this case use Manual Focus page 62 l PSN e tis 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 The zooming speed of the zoom lever and zoom button are different Use appropriately at your preference For faster zooming adjustment use the zoom lever For slower zooming adjustment use the zoom buttons zF 48_English olayoack e You can view recorded videos and photos in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways 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 SMX C13 C14 only CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE SMX C13 C14 ONLY e Pressing the Mode button changes the operation mode to Record 3 and Video Photo Play mode in turn e The recorded videos and photos are displayed in thumbnail index view According to the previous record mode recordings will be stored in Videos and Photos thumbnail index view respectively When switching to Play mo
87. ge to the storage media you cannot proceed with the next recording 4 When taking photo images is finished turn the camcorder off Quick View Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording 1 Press the OK button in STBY mode right after your recording e Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed on the LCD screen 2 Press the Control button to view the most recent video or photo you have recorded e After the Quick view is finished your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode e During a Quick view use the Control buttons A W 41 P and the OK button for playback search or deleting the current file The Quick View function is not available in the following conditions If the mode has been changed after the recording or the camcorder is connected USB cable lf the camcorder has been restarted after the recording Q e Audio will not be recorded with the photo image on the storage media 4 Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data e Photo image files recorded by your camcorder conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e DCF is an integrated image file format for digital cameras Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF
88. ges are automatically captured and saved in the storage media every 30 second for 24 hours After 24 hours of recording playback will last for about 1Min 55Sec 68_English Example of Time Lapse REC Recording interval Time Lapse REC records image frames at the predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time lapse video Time Lapse REC is useful for filming in the following situations e Blooming flowers e Insect s skin casting e Clouds rolling by in the sky Total time for recording Timeline Time for recording on the storage media a video clip of Time Lapse REC 0 00 00 0 59 59 G3 0 19 59 0 59259 D G2 0 59 58 0 59 59 Ji AANA 100 0001 l 100 0001 100 0001 This function is disabled after being used one time 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 set for For example if you set the interval to 30 Sec Time Lapse Recording should be set for at least 15 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second 25 images Once the Time Lapse REC finishes recording for its total recording time it switches to standby mode Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse REC Audio is not recorded during Time Lapse Recording When a video recording fills up 1 8
89. he Quick View function is not available in the following conditions If the mode has been changed after the recording or the camcorder is connected USB cable If the camcorder has been restarted after the recording 3 JJ 2 I Z Press the OK button in STBY mode right after your recording e Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed on the LCD screen amp gt comms OM Press the Control button to view the most recent video or photo you have recorded a cca e After the Quick view is finished your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode e During a Quick view use the Control buttons A V 41 P and the OK button for playback search or deleting the current file zoom yt Do not disconnect the power source battery pack AC adaptor etc during recording Otherwise it may cause damage to the storage media or data corruption For on screen information display page 25 Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption For various functions available when you record videos pages 56 70 During recording some button operations are unavailable Mode button MENU button etc Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked English_45 recording e Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any p
90. he selected file to connected camcorder 13 Moves the file selected in the PC to the Edit mode Moves the file s selected in the PC to the Share mode 14 Moves the file s selected in the connected camcorder to the Share mode opa Desktop aL a Documents and Settin 2 k S Desktop a My Documents B amp Intelli studio No o gt 100PHOTO cam_o008 3P6 cam_0009 3P6 J CAM_0010 3PG CAM_0011 IPG English_99 Using with a Windows computer Step 3 Playing back videos or photos SUAU 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 e Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen according to the selected source 3 Select the video or photo that you want to play and then double click to play back e Playback starts and the playback controls appear 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 videos or photos With Intelli studio you can edit videos or photos in various ways e Select the video or photo you want to edit and then click on the A EDIT icon No Effect Old Film Sepia Zoom In Zoom OutSplendid Noise Slow Fast Poy Adjust Color G Transition FX E Ins
91. heck your computer type before using To view your recordings on a computer you need to check your computer type first Then take the steps below according to your computer type Using with Windows Using with 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 you specify PC Software On page 94 e The built in software on your camcorder Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Play back or edit your recordings on the computer using the built in Intelli studio application page 100 You can also upload your recordings to YouTube or other web sites with the aid of the Intelli studio page 101 96_English 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 or Flickr etc page 101 e You can transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on the storage media to your computer Mass storage function pag
92. ide 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 AN Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder WARNING e Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth e When the LCD screen is rotated by 180 toward the lens the left and the right sides of the subject are shown in reverse as if you were looking at a mirror This is not a problem and does not affect the image being recorded 14 English BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder from shaking Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration 1 Hold the camcorder with your both hands 2 Hook up the hand strap to fit to hand 3 Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another person or object 4 Aim and focus as shown in the illustration Q e This camcorder lens shooting angle is approx 25 higher than the rest of the camcorder body Make sure the camcorder lens is angled for proper shooting e lt is recommended to keep the sun
93. ion at fine image quality h TV Normal Videos recorded in 720x576 50i resolution at normal image quality Bet en Videos recorded in 640x480 25p resolution at fine image quality mee ATS Supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC g i i Videos recorded in the 640x480 25p resolution at normal image quality myo Mele Supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC D ZA 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 43 58_English Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo image to be recorded For detailed image capacity page 43 item contents ET 1696x960 16 9 Records in 1696x960 resolution 7696 848x480 16 9 Records in 848x480 resolution 848 1600x1200 4 3 Records in 1600x1200 resolution 7600 800x600 4 3 Records in 800x600 resolution 800 The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment 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 e For photo development the higher the resolution the finer the image quality
94. left dirty If the lens looks dimmer 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 of 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 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 otherwise accessing the storage media Do not bring the storage media near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Do not store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts 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 A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents e Refer to pages 38 44 for details LCD screen 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 LCD screen facing down e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth e
95. les of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items If you want to set the desired functions do not set the following items first lt Cannot Use gt lt Because of the following setting gt Anti Shake HDIS Digital Zoom Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic Step printing Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic S RR Anti Shake HDIS iSCENE Night Darkness 16 9 Wide tep printing ISCENE Night Darkness Digital Effect FHSS Tales Bensai Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal Fader Time Lapse REC EASY Q Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal 16 9 Wide Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal Anti Shake HDIS Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal The following list shows examples of some functions you cannot activate when the camcorder is in a specific mode If you want to set the desired function change the mode first lt Cannot Use gt lt If the camcorder is in the following mode gt LCD Brightness LCD Colour Play mode Thumbnail index screen or full image display mode Transparency Demo of videos or photos TV Display Play mode Thumbnail index screen of videos or photos edb e OE Play mode Full image display mode of videos or photos Beep Sound Play mode Full image display mode of videos Model Name SMX C10RP SMX C10LP SMX C10GP SMX C1 OFP SMX C13RP SMX C13LP SMX C13GP SMX C14RP SMX C14LP SMX C1 4GP SMX C100RP SMX
96. ly Functions User friendly EASY Q optimises your memory camcorder to the recording conditions automatically providing beginners with the best performance Twice the memory options 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only The memory camcorder s external memory slot accepts both high capacity SDHC and MMCplus Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the memory type of your choice In addition to this slot the memory camcorder has the built in flash memory High resolution image through Mobile DNle The Samsung memory camcorder includes features such as 3DNR 8 dimensional noise reduction high sensitivity colour expression intelligent colour expression High performance Anti Shake Hyper DIS and automatic face detection Face Detection Capture Visions farther than the eye can see 10x Optical 1200x Digital Zoom Samsung s powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality In addition Digital Zoom Interpolation makes extreme digital zooming clearer with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms li_English Various Recording Features The memory camcorder supports Anti Shake HDIS Digital Effect and a wide range of other functions that you can select according to the scene you are recording pages 56 70 Capturing Photo Image 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only Captures a moving subject instantly and saves the scene as a photo image Comfortable Ergonomic D
97. ly pressure to or heat the battery pack Do not allow the and terminals of the battery pack to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation induce overheating or fire Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant When fully discharged a battery pack damages the internal cells The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Remove from charger or powered unit when not in use Even when the power is switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the camcorder When not using the camcorder for an extended period It is recommended that you fully charge the battery pack once every 6 months attach it to the camcorder and use it up then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool place About the battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s life is governed by storage operating and environmental conditions Use only Samsung approved battery packs Do not use batteries from other manufacturers because there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries 22 English Using a household power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack The battery pack will not lo
98. m 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 conditions of the purchase contract This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal precautions Curing use The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damage Heed all instructions carefully WARNING Prohibited action mJ Do not touch product ay Unplug from power supply Death or risk of serious S personal injury CAUTION Do not disassemble product oe This precaution must be kept Means that there is a potential risk of perso
99. manipulate the colour displayed on the LCD screen by adjusting the colour ratio menu Ei Move Ok L of red and blue e Adjusting the colour display of LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded e Higher the value will produce brighter LCD screen when adjusting colour range of red and blue English_91 settings options LCD Enhancer Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight settings contents eres Off Disables the function None On LCD Enhancer is executed K e LCD Enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded When the LCD Enhancer works at low illumination some stripes may occur on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e Using the LCD Enhancer function may cause colour look different on the display Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes settings contents gei Off Disables the function None On When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in Video or Photo STBY mode or for more than 5 Ware minutes when recording a video the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen K When this Auto LCD Off function is enabled you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal Menu Design You can select the desired menu colour to display the menu
100. mcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place You cannot record a photo image SMX C13 C14 only Set your camcorder to Record mode page 24 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if any The storage media is full Use anew memory card or format the storage media page 87 Or remove unnecessary images page 73 English_121 troublesnooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically Explanation Solution Set Focus to Auto page 62 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus Adjust the focus manually page 62 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 57 122 English Playback on your camcorder Symptom Using the playback Play Pause button will not start playing Explanation Solution Press the Mode button to set Video Play mode Image files recorded by other devices may not be played on your camcorder Check out the memory card compatibility page 40 The Skip or Search function does not work properly Playback is interrupted unexpectedly If the temperature insid
101. n your camcorder Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using Power button and Mode button Turning the camcorder on or off You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power button 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder 2 To turn off the camcorder press the Power button LCD screen Setting the operating modes e You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you oress the Mode button Power button Record mode Play mode gt Record mode Mode button Mode Functions Record mode To record videos or photos GMX C13 C14 only Play mode To play videos or photos SGMX C13 C14 only or edit them 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 startup display Select your geographical location and set the date and time If you do not set the date and time the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder IZ 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 SGMX C13 C14 only e When the camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear In this case refer to Warning indicators and messages on pages 114 116 and take correcti
102. nal injury or material damage A WARNING Using the camcorder at Do not allow water or metal temperatures over 140 F 60 and inflammable matter to No sand or dust Fine sand or Do not overload outlets or C may result in fire Keeping the enter the camcorder or AC dust entering the camcorder extension cords as this may battery at a high temperature power adaptor Doing so may or AC power adaptor could result in abnormal heat or fire may cause an explosion pose a fire hazard cause malfunctions or defects No oil Oil entering the Do not aim the LCD screen Do not bend the power cord or camcorder or AC power directly into the sun Doing so damage the AC power adaptor Do not disconnect the AC adaptor could cause electric could cause eye injuries as by pressing on it with a heavy adaptor by pulling on its shock malfunctions or well as lead to malfunctioning object There may be a risk of power cord as this could defects of internal parts of the product fire or electric shock damage the power cord English_ix precautions Curing use Do not use the AC adaptor if it has Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the l damaged split or broken cords or wires plug can be fully inserted with no part of Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as Doing so may cause fire or electric shock the blades exposed it may explode 9 Q x amp eae Keep the camcorder away from water Keep the used lithium battery or memory Never use
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104. ng indicator or message appears on the screen pages 114 116 The after image remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark 118_English Ambient is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD Use the LCD Enhancer function Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions are not operable Explanation Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly gt page 39 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder gt page 87 Image cannot be deleted You cannot format the memory card You cannot delete the images protected by other devices Release the protection of the image on the device page 74 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 40 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 40 Copy any important recorded files to your PC before formatting Samsung shall not be responsible for any loss of data It is recommended that you copy the data to your PC or other storage media The data file name is not indicated correctly Does not charge or operate even if the battery pack is inserted The file may be corrupted The file format is not Supported by your camcorder Only the
105. nted based on 20 Record mode available space on the storage media 26_English LCD SCREEN INDICATORS STBY 0 00 00 Peiinyg I Bay STBY 0 00 00 R4siny 4 T Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide G Quick View 2 Focus Auto Focus Face Detection Manual Focus 3 Shortcut menu OK Guide Return 4 EV Exposure value 5 iSCENE Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu Manual 4 Manual Control Bar Value 2 Menu name 3 Shortcut menu OK Guide Return 4 Value adjust down 5 Value adjust up e The illustration to the left 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 English_27 oreparation if i Gib Keim Ca s 3 Al ea ml a 2 ao O1MANZOOD 00 00 100 0001 9 28_English Video Play mode Thumbnail View 44 Video Play mode 2 Recorded time 3 Copy Selected SMX C13 C14 only Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX C13 C14 only Battery info Remaining battery level Now Total file number Error File Scroll bar Share mark Delete Selected Button Guide Edit Combine
106. on NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARKS 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 viii_English Windows is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation registered in the United States and other countries Macintosh is trademark of Apple Inc YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo All the other product names mentioned herein 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 product 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 syste
107. oot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction 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 expose the camcorder to sand or water when recording at the beach or pool or recording on a rainy day Doing so may cause a malfunction or electric shock 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 use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to operate abnormally Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide English_xi precautions Curing use Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or humid places There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms Do not leave the LCD monitor open when not using the camcorder Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers and la
108. orage media by set interval and total recording period C Setting the Time Lapse REC mode To record in the Time Lapse REC mode you need to set the recording interval and total recording time in the menu 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the Control button lt 41 P to select Time Lapse REC 3 Press the Control button A V to select On then press the OK button e The recording interval and total time for recording items are displayed Sec seconds Hr hours ie rN eee ul Co a i SRS Seep oe Time Lapse REC Off 4 Set a desired recording interval Sec with the Control button A V i STBY ee a a 5 Move it next with the Control button lt gt and set a desired total recording time Time Lapse Pee Hr in the same way off Sec E Hr e While you set the preparatory settings recording interval and total recording time aa the approximate time lapse recording time will be displayed on the menu screen 6 Press the OK button to finish the setting and press the MENU button to exit the menu 7 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button 2 Tre Y f 00 00 245Min lt im The Time Lapse REC starts W 1Sec COHN aF e While playing back it will display 25 images per second Sound is not available ie For example if the recording interval was 30 second and the total recording Time Lapse Recording time was 24 hours ima
109. ory card with 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 appear 120_English The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness Recording 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 The beep sound is not heard Date Time is set to off Set the Date Time to on page 35 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 On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded video starts stops This is not an error The recording stops The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your ca
110. os can be combined at a time 80_English SHARE MARK You can set the Share mark on the video image Then you can directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media SMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A W 4 P OK to select Play Mode gt Video SGMX C13 C14 only e The thumbnail index screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button 4 P gt to select Share Mark gt Select File 4 Use the Control button A W 4 P to select the desired videos and then press the OK button e The E indicator is displayed on the selected videos e You can also check the Share mark on the video image by pressing Share E button 5 Press the MENU button e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation 6 Select Yes Share Mark By using the software Intelli studio embedded in the camcorder you can easily upload videos marked with Share marks page 101 English_81 olayoack options SLIDE SHOW SMX C13 C14 ONLY You can playback all the photo images stored in the storage media automatically 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power bu
111. page 94 Step 5 Delete videos or photos If the storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos data that have been saved on a computer from the storage media Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space Press the Mode button to switch the Play mode Press the MENU button gt Control button A V lt 4 gt OK to select Delete page 73 The photo function is available for the models SMX C13 C14 only 10_English getting to know your camcorder WHAT S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories If any of these items are missing from your box call Samsung s Customer Care Centre amp The exact shape of each item may vary by model Battery pack AC power adaptor A BH130LB AA MAQ type Audio Video cable USB cable Hand strap Quick start guide User manual CD Memory card Optional g e he contents may vary depending on the sales region s 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 unauthorised use of accessories such as AC adaptor or the batteries e A memory card is not included See page 40 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder Carrying eS e Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide printed Optional e Optional
112. ppears against a softened background Portrait The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors EV value is automatically adjusted to the optimal ii er Prevents overexposure of subject portrait face etc when strong light strikes the subject as ina Spotlight wedding or on stage O Beach Where sunlight is intense like a beach amp Y Snow Where reflection of light is intense like a snowfield ee High Speed Reduces blurring objects in rapid motion DR Food Recording close up objects in high saturation d Waterfall In condition as waterfall or fountain Ad Daylight Recording in broad daylight gg Cloudy Recording under cloudy weather A English_57 recording options e You can check the selected iSCENE on the on screen information display STBY 0 00 00 Pin I However nothing will appear in Auto mode e The iSCENE also can be set in the shortcut menu page 33 ea aO ETEY 0 00 00 HET am AOE OObjects ih moton MENU AG Sclest 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 on screen item contents display TV Super Fine Videos recorded in 720x5 76 50i resolution at super fine image quality Egi TV Fine Videos recorded in 720x576 50 resolut
113. rge motors Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded Keep important data separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss xii_English 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 monitor 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 due to abnormal operation 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 contents QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMCORDER PREPARATION ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA RECORDING 07 You can record videos in H 264 format What s included with your camcorder Front amp left view Rear amp bottom view Using the hand strap Adjusting the LCD screen Basic camcorder positioning Connecting a power source Basic operation of your camcorder LCD screen indicators Turning the screen indicators on off ILII Shortcut menu OK GUIDE Initial setting Time Zone Date And Time amp OSD Language Selecting the storage media GMX C13 C14 only Inserting eje
114. roblem with the audio and video recording e Do not operate the Power button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on the storage media 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 SMX C13 C14 only 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 If the power cable battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording the system is switched to the data recovery mode While data is being recovered no other function is enabled After data recovery the system will be switched to the STBY mode When the recording time is short the data recovery might fail RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE e With the EASY Q function most of the camcorder settings are automatically adjusted which frees you from detailed adjustments 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder 2 Press the EASY Q button e When you press the EASY Q button most functions turn off and the following functions are set to Auto Focus iSCENE etc e The EASY Q and Anti Shake HDIS CD indicator appear on the screen at the same time aE Som am 3 To
115. s played on your camcorder connected to a computer the image may not play 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 General operations Symptom The date and time are incorrect Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the computer 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 107 109 Explanation Solution Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The backup built in rechargeable battery may be discharged page 36 Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on English_125 troubleshooting Menu Symptom Menu items are grayed out 126_English Explanation Solution You cannot select grayed items in the current recording playback mode Most of the menu items cannot be selected when you set the EASY Q function If there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Storage Storage Info Format etc There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The following list shows examp
116. se its charge in this case Using the camcorder with the AC power adaptor 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 use it indoors Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack page 17 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 caution 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 4 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 the world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your distributor Auto Power Off Function 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 To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 93 English_23 oreparation BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER This section explains the basic techniques of recording videos or photo and also basic settings o
117. sfully installed Intelli studio 104_English E Intelli studio Setup Ready to Install the Intelli studio The wizard is ready to begin installation TF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the Wizard A ca C Program Files SAMSUNG Browse Space required 16 6MB Space available 35 0GB E Intelli studio Setup Setup Status Intelli studio Setup program is performing the requested operations Copy to C Program Files SAMSUNG Intelli studio Filters o USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer or copy 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 94 2 Check the storage media If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card SMX C13 C14 only 3 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable page 98 e The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears on the PC s screen after a moment e The removable disk appears when connecting a USB e Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK 4 The folders in the storage media appear e Different file tyoes are stored in different folders Z e lf the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 98 or repeat steps 1 and 3 again e
118. t are being recorded During playback of normally recorded video and audio noise may also be present in photo and sound At worst the camcorder could malfunction Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause malfunctions Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas lf the camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide the external or internal terminals could corrode disabling normal operation or the battery connection terminals could corrode so that power will not turn on Do not use the camcorder near ultrasonic humidifier Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the camcorder which could cause it to operate abnormally Do not clean the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The coating of exterior could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate When using a chemical cleaning cloth follow the instructions Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL This User Manual covers models SMX C10RP SMX C10LP SMX C10GP SMX C10FP SMX C13RP SMX C13LP SMX C13GP SMX C14RP SMX C14L
119. th bigger data size in the order of TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal TV Super Fine TV Fine and TV Normal modes provide optimal operation with TV Web Fine and Web Normal modes provides optimal operation with web based applications Lowering the resolution increases the compression rate in the order of TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal The higher the compression rate the more deteriorated is the but the recording time will be increased The compression rate automatically adjusts to the recording image and the recording time may vary accordingly You can use a SDHC or MMCplus memory card on your camcorder Some cards may not be compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type Proper operation is not guaranteed for those memory cards that are not formatted by this camcorder Perform the formatting directly on the camcorder To facilitate video recording it is recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed Write soeed 2MB sec or higher If you use a low write soeed memory card recording may stop with a message of Low speed card Please record a lower resolution It supports proper operation with up to 32GB of memory card for recording playback Memory cards bigger than 32GB in capacity may not work properly The memory card that is used to store a video can cause unwritable areas which may result in reduced recording time
120. the beginning and the end f the video file is recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode If the remaining section of the storage media space is less than 40MB Videos recorded or edited by other devices Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli studio e You can not delete a protected image You must first release the protect function to delete it page 74 e The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0 5 seconds English_79 olayoack options COMBINE e This function works only in Play mode page 49 e You can combine two different videos 1 0 00 66 m 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media SMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 5 foi Mea 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode Set the Play Mode to Video Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A V OK to select Play Mode gt Video SMX C13 C14 only Press the MENU button gt Select Edit gt Select Combine Select a desired video clip using the Control button A VW 4 Ok The W indicator is displayed on the selected videos Selecting the video thumbnail image toggles between the video thumbnail image being selected for combining the YW indicator appears on image or not the 7 indicator is
121. the normal screen press the MENU button e Depending on the mode selected some menu items may not be available to select and change You can also access the shortcut menu using the OK button page 33 Button Tips a MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu b Control button A V 4 P Use it to move up down left right c OK button Use it to select or confirm the menu 54_English amp Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page For example Setting the iSCENE in Record mode 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder 2 Press the MENU button e The menu screen appears 3 Press the Control button 41 P to select iSCENE 4 Select the desired submenu item with the Control button A W and then press the OK button 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu 4 The selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed e However in case of an item like Auto the item indicator may not be displayed on the screen ISCENE Back Light Focus etc C3 STBY 0 00 00 245Minl a Zz Oe San iSCENE Auto Sports RK Portrait STBY 0 00 00 Aomin Y Eg English_55 recording options MENU ITEMS e Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode e For operation details see the corresponding page pages 57 70 Recording m
122. tion manual for how to switch the TV input 2 Turn the camcorder on e Press the Mode button to select the Play mode page 49 e The image that the camcorder is displaying will appear on the TV screen e You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen of the camcorder 3 Perform playback e You can perform playback recording or setting the menu while viewing on TV screen r 4 e When TV Display is set to Off OSD On Screen Display does not appear on the TV screen page 94 e Howling may occur when the camcorder is too close to the other devices or the volume is high Keep the camcorder a reasonable distance away from the other connected devices e When the Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder the built in speaker will automatically turn off and you cannot adjust the volume bar Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio eee ae Record Photo LCD 16 9 O 4 3 O Refer to page 59 for the 16 9 Wide setting E icon Subject The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models 108_English RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD HDD RECORDER You can record dub images played back on this camcorder onto other video devices such as VCRs or DVD HDD recorders Use the Audio Video cable provided to connect the camcorder to another video de
123. ton item contents Protects selected videos or photos from delection To protect individual videos or photos select the desired videos or photos by pressing the OK button SSeS Then press the MENU button to confirm The indicator is displayed on the selected videos or photos Pressing the OK button toggles the selection and release All On Protects all videos or photos All Off Cancels the protection for all videos or photos 5 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt gt and the OK button 4 e Protected videos or photos will show the indicator a when they are displayed e lf the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot set image protection e The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models a Ole Gued 74_English STORY BOARD PRINT Using the storyboard printing you can make the digest image of your video abridging its story This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and makes up one still image of 16 splits to save it into the storage media It presents a quick overview of your video helping you to understand the whole story of the video 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media SMX C13 C14 only it 0 50 50 If
124. trol button A V 4 P OK to select Edit gt Divide Select a desired video clip using the Control button A VW 4 P OK The selected video clip will be paused Search the point of division by pressing the Control button 4 gt OK Press the MENU button to pause at the point of division A message appears asking for your confirmation Select Yes The selected video clip is divided into two videos You can keep dividing images as long as they are 3 seconds in length If you want to delete an unwanted section of a video clip divide the video first and then delete the image section you no longer need After dividing the video clip you can also combine other desired videos page 80 Ea Edit Combine MENU qe S Meow A 0 00 27 0 00755 100 0001 Divide IN MENU DINA a Playa Frame The second image of the divided image will be displayed at the end of the thumbnail index 78_English Example You can divide a video clip into two in order to delete a section you no longer need isa 2 After image is divided at 30 second 3 After deletin A point i first image W 0 60 seconds 0 30 seconds 0 30 seconds e The video clip is divided into two videos e The Divide function is not available in the following conditions f the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds If you trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at
125. ttery memory card cover as shown in the diagram 3 Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out 4 Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover As shown in the diagram slide the memory card in with the label right caution N Case the label of a memory card faces left when sliding the card into the slot the camcorder may not work or the tip of the memory card may be damaged English_39 about the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a floppy disk You can use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus If needed buy a memory card separately You can also use a SD memory card but it is recommended that you use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus with your camcorder SD cards up to 2GB are supported with this camcorder Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB dain Terminals In this camcorder you can use memory cards SDHC or MMCplus of the following capacity 512MB 32GB Compatible recording media A The following recording media have been recommended for use with this camcorder lt SPHO memory card gt Others are not recommended so buy such products with caution SDHC or SD memory cards By Panasonic SanDisk and TOSHIBA ae e rs acaca MMC plus By Transcend If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that
126. tting If the recording medium becomes corrupted format it again e A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted page 41 e lf there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu File No File numbers are assigned to recorded files in the order they were recorded settings contents ae Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the memory card is replaced with another one Series or after formatting or after deleting all files The file number is reset when a new folder is None created Reset Resets the file number to 0001 even after formatting deleting all files or inserting a new None memory card When you set File No to Series each file is assigned with a different number so as to avoid duplicating file names This is convenient when you want to manage your files on a PC English_87 settings options Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while travelling settings contents Papaya The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date Time Set menu Home Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your None hometown date time setting When you visit a different time zone it allows you to use the local time without changing your x Visit hometown time setting The clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference between the two lo
127. tton to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Photo at at Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW lt 4 P OK mewe me to select Play Mode gt Photo e The thumbnail index screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button lt 4 P to select Slide Show gt Site oo Start Start 4 Press the OK button e The GP indicator is displayed The Slide Show will start from the current image e All photo images will be played back consecutively for 2 3 seconds each e To end the slide show press the OK button again This function works only in Photo Play mode Before selecting a menu item set the mode to Photo Play first iS 82_English FILE INFO You can see the image information for all images 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media SGMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW lt 4 OkK to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo SMX C13 C14 only e The thumbnail index
128. ual exposure is recommended in situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting against a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright e The exposure also can be set in the shortcut menu page 34 amp e The shutter speed also varies automatically depending on the EV value STBY 0 00 00 ain BaF Ea 1 0 P 60_English Back Light When the subject is lit from behind this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark item contents HEN Off Disables the function None On Backlight compensation is executed gs Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in front of a window The subject is against a snowy background The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background The person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features lt Backlight off gt lt Backlight on gt English_61 recording options Focus e The camcorder usually focusses on a subject automatically auto focus e You can also manually focus on a subject depending on the recording conditions
129. uch as a beach item contents HEE Off Disables the function None On Minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording By When Wind Cut is On some low frequency sound is eliminated along with the sound of the wind 66_English Digital Zoom e You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10x the default setting during recording Up to 10x zoom is performed optically and after that up to 1200X zoom is performed digitally Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital Zoom z oC This right side of the bar shows the digital Zooming Zone The zooming zone appears when you move the zoom lever on screen item contents display Off Only optical zoom is available up to 10x None On Digital zoom is available up to 1200x Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar None 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 English_67 recording options Time Lapse REC e Time Lapse REC records still images at specific intervals you can set and plays them as one video clip e This function is useful for observing the movement of clouds the changes in daylight or blooming flowers etc On screen Aa display Off Disables the function None On When you start video recording images of the subject are captured and saved to the T st
130. urfaces like a car e People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd J e You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button gt page 34 e Manual focussing focusses on a point in the framed scene while auto focussing focusses 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 focussing refocussing is required e Before focussing manually check if the Digital Zoom is turned off While Digital Zoom is turned on manual focussing will not focus with accuracy Turn the Digital Zoom off page 67 English_63 recording options Anti Shake HDIS When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image item contents aiesia Off Disables the function None On Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high Om magnification Anti Shake HDIS provides a more stable image when e Recording while zooming e Recording small objects e Recording while walking or moving e Recording through the window of a moving vehicle IZ e EASY Q mode automatically sets Anti Shake HDIS to On e When Anti Shake HDIS On is specified there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen e Large camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake
131. ve action 24 English LCD SCREEN INDICATORS stev 50000 BART 7 ei 10 8 ajr Gg Time Recording qwe EAT 6 CO AETA D Pom 11 4 3S TANIO 00200 17 5 18 EASY The above screen is an example for explanation Y e K It is different from the actual display e The on screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card capacity e Functions marked with will not be kept when the camcorder restarts e For enhanced performance the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice WT rT I Video Record mode SMX C10 C100 only 1 Time Lapse REC Operating mode STBY Standby Recording Time counter video recording time remaining recordable time Storage media memory card Battery info Remaining battery level Video image resolution Anti Shake HDIS LCD Enhancer Back Light Wind Cut Fader Zoom Optical zoom Digital zoom Date Time Display Time Zone Digital Effect EV Exposure value Manual Focus Face Detection ISCENE EASY Q Record mode t N o S A a S r oO J N eS py gt vI oO N o English_25 oreparation LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Video and Photo record mode SMX C13 C14 only 50 Dor Moree j A tne epee
132. vice as shown in the following diagram 1 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode page 49 VCRs or DVD Camcorder HDD recorders 2 Choose the recorded dubbed images on the nee thumbnail view and then press the OK button aren T o ince 3 Press the record button on the connected FO OO device e The camcorder will start playback and the recording device will record dub it White Signal flow AV cable Z e Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device e To prevent recording OSD information to be displayed along with the AV signal set the TV Display to Off in Menu Settings page 94 English_109 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 fulfil any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years For safekeeping of the camcorder turn off the camcorder Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor page 16 Remove the memory card page 39 Cautions on 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 season If you leave the camcorder in such a place
133. y e Press the MENU button Use the Control button to select Play Mode gt Video e You can also simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever 4 Use the Control button A V 41 P to select the desired videos and then press the OK button e Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while e The selected videos are played according to the Play Option setting page 72 e To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index view move the zoom lever zoomi u T KA AAN 100 0001 50_English K Adjusting the volume Press the Control button A W to increase or decrease the volume The volume bar disappears after 3 4 seconds You can hear the recorded sound from the built in speaker The level can be set to anywhere between O and 10 LS If there is no file stored to view the message Empty appears When the LCD screen is closed during playback the built in soeaker automatically turns off Videos may not playback on the camcorder in the following cases Edited or renamed video clip on a PC Video clip recorded by devices other than the camcorder Videos of not supported file format by the camcorder 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 videos on a TV or a PC pages 96 106
134. zech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Netherlands 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 4 You can make recordings with your camcorder and view photos on the LCD screen from anywhere in the world English_113 troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING amp 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 Icon Informs that Action e Change to a charged one or use the AC power Low Battery The battery pack is almost discharged adaptor Charge the battery pack Storage media Message Icon Informs that Action Meo El e Delete unnecessary files on the ISMX C13 IC14 There is not enough space to record on built in memory Use a memory card only E built in memory e Back up files to your PC or another storage y media and delete files Insert Card SA i NOM OR eae Sine ne e Insert a memory card e Delete unnecessary files on the memory card Use the built in memory GMX C13 C14 only Card Full ces There is not enough space to re

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