Adjusting the image during recording | Samsung SMX-C100RN instruction

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Adjusting the image during recording

	Symptom		Explanation/Solution

		• Set "Focus" to "Auto." ➥page 62
	Focus does not adjust	•	The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus.
	Focus does not adjust		Adjust the focus manually. ➥page 62
	automatically.		Adjust the focus manually. ➥page 62
	automatically.	•	The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus.
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		• Recording is being made in a dark place. Increase the brightness in the place.

	The image appears too bright or	•	This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp, sodium lamp, or
	flickering, or changes in color.		mercury lamp. Cancel "iSCENE" to minimise these phenomena. ➥page 57

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Samsung SMX-C100RN Adjusting the image during recording, Symptom Explanation/Solution Set Focus to Auto, 122English

Contents

Memory Camcorder This slot, the memory camcorder has built-in flash memory IiEnglish Capturing Photo Image 8GB SMX-C13 only, 16GB SMX-C14 only Direct upload of your videos to the WebMake a digest of your movie! Storyboard printing Englishiii Safety warnings PrecautionsFollow these basic safety precautions IvEnglish Recorded contents cannot be compensated for Before Using this CamcorderMake a backup of important recorded data Important safety instructions ViEnglish Englishvii Ventilation Power Lines ViiiEnglish FCC Warning Englishix Important information on use Important Note Be careful of unusual ambient temperature Do not clean the camcorder body with benzene or thinnerDo not point directly at the sun Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio XiiEnglish Precautions during use Englishxiii Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as it may explode XivEnglish Englishxv If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur XviEnglish Contents Playback Recording options Playback options SETTINGs Options Using with a Windows computer Maintenance & additional information Connecting to other devicesTroubleshooting Specifications Quick start guide English07 Press the Recording start/stop button 08English Play back videos or photos English09 Sharing VIDEOS/PHOTOS on YouTube/Flickr 10English Getting to know your camcorder Whats Included with Your camcorderExact shape of each item may vary by model English11 Front & Left View 12English Rear & Bottom View English13 Using the Hand Strap Adjusting the LCD ScreenPreparation 14English Basic Camcorder Positioning English15 Connecting a Power Source Inserting the battery packEjecting the battery pack 16English Charging the battery Charging state LED Color Charging CHG lamp18English Battery Level Display English19 Movie resolution Continuous Recording without zoomTV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal Mode Handling the battery pack About the battery packEnglish21 About the battery life Maintaining the battery pack22English Auto Power Off Function English23 Setting the operating modes Basic Operation of Your CamcorderTurning the camcorder on or off 24English Movie Record mode SMX-C10/C100 only LCD Screen IndicatorsEnglish25 SMX-C13/C14 only Movie and Photo record mode26English Movie and Photo record mode Shortcut menu Manual Movie and Photo record mode Shortcut menu OK GuideEnglish27 Movie Play mode Single View Movie Play mode Thumbnail View28English Movie Play mode Single Volume English29 Photo Play mode Thumbnail View SMX-C13/C14 only Photo Play mode Single View SMX-C13/C14 only Switching the information display mode Turning the Screen Indicators ON/OFFEnglish31 Using the Control button 32English Shortcut Menu OK Guide English33 Shortcut function using the Control buttons 34English Turning the power on and setting the date and time Initial Setting Time ZONE, Date and Time & OSD LanguageEnglish35 Simple setting of the clock by time difference Charging the built-in rechargeable batteryTurning the date and time display on/off 36English Selecting the OSD language English37 Using the built-in memory SMX-C13/C14 only Using a memory card not suppliedAbout the storage media Selecting the Storage Media SMX-C13/C14 only Inserting a memory card Inserting / Ejecting the Memory CardEnglish39 Selecting a Suitable Memory Card Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity Memory CardYou can use a Sdhc memory card or MMC plus Compatible recording media MMCplus Multi Media Card plus Common cautions for memory cardHandling a memory card English41 42English Recordable time and capacity English43 TV Super Fine, TV Fine, TV Normal, Web Fine, Web Normal 44English Recording Recording Movie Images To cancel Easy q mode Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy q Mode46English Taking Photo Images SMX-C13/C14 only English47 Zooming in and OUT 48English Playback Changing the Playback Mode SMX-C13/C14 onlyEnglish49 Playing Movie Images 50English Adjusting the volume English51 Various Playback Operations Viewing Photo Images SMX-C13/C14 only Photo Recording options Changing the Menu Settings54English English55 Recording menu items Menu Items56English ISCENE Using the Recording Menu ItemsEnglish57 Video Resolution 58English Photo Resolution Wide Settingtheexposuremanually EV Exposure ValueManualexposureisrecommendedinsituations 60English Contents Disables the functionBack Light Backlight compensation is executed Focusing diffi cult or unreliable Facedetection FocusNone To concentrate on the creative side of your recording Manualfocusisrecommendedinthefollowingsituations FocusingmanuallyduringrecordingEnglish63 Anti-Shake Hdis 64English Digital Effect Wind Cut Fader66English Off Only optical zoom is available up to None Digital ZoomEnglish67 Settings Contents Time Lapse RECStorage media by set interval and total recording period 68English Example of Time Lapse REC English69 Disables the function None GuidelineRecords the subject placed in the center 70English Playback menu items Playback optionsEnglish71 Play Option Selected movie will be playedAll movies will be played repeatedly Selected movie will be played repeatedly Delete English73 Protect 74English STORY-BOARD Print English75 COPYSMX-C13/C14 only 76English English77 Divide 78English ~60seconds ~30seconds 31~60seconds English79 Combine 80English SelectFile Share MarkEnglish81 Start Slide Show SMX-C13/C14 only82English File Info English83 Changing the Menu Settings in Settings Settings options84English Settings menu items Record ModeMenu items English85 Using the Settings Menu Items Storage SMX-C13/C14 onlyStorage Info 86English Format File No Setting the clock to the local time Visit Hometown date/time settingTime Zone Between the two locations Cities Cities used to set the time zoneEnglish89 Date Type Date/Time SetTime Type Date/Time Display LCD BrightnessLCD Color English91 LCD Enhancer Auto LCD OffMenu Design Transparency Beep Sound Auto Power OffShutter Sound SMX-C13/C14 only Default Set PC SoftwareTV Display 94English Version LanguageDemo TheDemofunctiondoesnotoperateinthefollowingcases Check your computer type before using Using with WindowsUsing with Macintosh Checking Your Computer Type What YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main FunctionsSystem Requirements Items System Requirements DisconnectingtheUSBcable Using the INTELLI-STUDIO Program98English About the Intelli-studio main window English99 Editing videos or photos Playing back videos or photos100English Sharing the video/photo images online English101 Direct uploading your videos onto YouTube 102English English103 Step3 Installing Intelli-studio application on a Windows computer 104English English105 Structureoffoldersandfilesonthestoragemedia 106English Connecting to a TV Connecting to other devicesEnglish107 Viewing on a TV Screen 108English Recording Dubbing Images on a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder English109 Maintenance & additional information MaintenanceCleaning the camcorder To clean the LCD monitor To clean the lens Additional InformationStorage media LCD screen Battery packs To prevent damage and prolong service lifeTemperature range specifications To avoid hazards Using Your camcorder Abroad Power sourcesOn TV color systems NTSC-compatible countries/regions Troubleshooting TroubleshootingPower source Storage media Recording English115 Playback 116English Power Symptom Explanation/SolutionIs Auto Power Off set to 5 Min? Auto Power Off to Off Displays 118English English119 Pressing the Recording start 120English Set the Beep Sound to On Symptom Explanation/Solution Set Focus to Auto. Adjusting the image during recording122English Playback on your camcorder Playback on other devices TV, etc Connecting to a computer 124English General operations Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etcEnglish125 Menu 126English Specifications English127 Warranty Samsung Limited Warranty RoHS compliant