SMX-F30/F33/F34BN SMX-F30/F33/F34LN SMX-F30/F33/F34RN
user manual
Memory Camcorder
imagine the possibilities
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key features of your memory camcorder
Capturing Photo Image
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safety warnings
important safety instructions
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean
11. Only use attachment/accessories specifi ed by the manufacturer
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important safety instructions
5. Do not use this apparatus near water 6. Clean only with dry cloth
17. POWER SOURCES
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important safety instructions
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22. POWER LINES
FCC Warning
CALIFORNIA USA ONLY
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Before recording important video, make a trial recording
precautions
BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for
Handle the liquid crystal display LCD with care
precautions on use
Make a backup of important recorded data
IMPORTANT NOTE
No water or oil
Be careful of unusual ambient temperature
Do not subject the memory camcorder to impact
No sand or dust
Do not expose the memory camcorder to soot or steam
Do not clean the memory camcorder body with benzene or thinner
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK
ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA
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INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER
PREPARATION
PLAYBACK RECORDING OPTIONS
RECORDING
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SETTINGS OPTIONS
PLAYBACK OPTIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
CONNECTING TO A PC
CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TROUBLESHOOTING
Step3 Playing back
introduction to basic features
Step1 Preparation
Step2 Recording
You Tube
Step4 Connecting to a PC
Step5 Easy Upload to YouTube
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WHATS INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER
Battery pack
AC power adaptor Audio/Video CableUSB Cable
getting to know your memory camcorder
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FRONT & LEFT VIEW
Movie / Photo / Play
REAR & BOTTOM VIEW
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getting to know your memory camcorder
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USING THE ACCESSORIES
preparation
Attaching a Grip Belt
USING THE ACCESSORIES
Angle Adjustment
ATTACHING THE CORE FILTER
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Ejecting the battery pack
CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE
Battery Pack installation / ejection
Inserting the battery pack
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Charging the Battery Pack
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Charging indicator
Auto Power Off Function
Auto Power Off to Off. page
Battery
Battery Level Display
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TV Super Fine
Battery type
Continuous Recording without zoom
Charging time
On handling a battery pack
About battery packs
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preparation
Maintaining the battery pack
About the battery life
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Using memory camcorder with AC power adaptor
Using a household power source
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Setting the operating modes
BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER
Turning memory camcorder on or off
Movie Record mode
LCD SCREEN INDICATORS
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Quick View
Value adjust down
Movie Record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
Movie Record mode Shortcut menu Manual
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Photo Record mode
LCD SCREEN INDICATORS
Photo Record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
Photo Record mode Shortcut menu Manual
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Movie Play mode Single View
Movie Play mode Thumbnail View
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LCD SCREEN INDICATORS
Movie Play mode Single Volume
Movie Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
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Photo Play mode Single View
Photo Play mode Thumbnail View
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TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF
Switching the information display mode
Checking the remained battery and memory capacity
Release LCD enhancer 1level LCD enhancer 2level Release
USING THE LCD ENHANCER FUNCTION
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preparation
ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
USING THE MENU BUTTON
USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS
mode
Using the Control button
Movie Record
Play
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SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE
preparation
Play
Shortcut function using the Control buttons
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Movie Record
preparation
INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE
Turning the power on and setting the date and time
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Simple setting of the clock by time difference
On charging the built-in rechargeable battery
Turning the date and time display on/off
INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE
1. Set the Settings mode
Selecting the OSD language
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Selecting the storage media
Using a memory card not supplied
about the storage media
SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA
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INSERTING / EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD
Inserting a memory card
Ejecting a memory card
of the following capacity 512MB ~ 16GB
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD
SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
You can use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus
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MMCplus Multi Media Card plus
Common cautions for memory card
Handling a memory card
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TV Super Fine, TV Fine, TV Normal, Web&Mobile
about the storage media
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RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY
Recordable time for movie images
Recordable number of photo images
TV Super Fine, TV Fine, TV Normal, Web&Mobile
You can use a SDHC or MMCplus memory card on your memory camcorder
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about the storage media
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recording
RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES
3. Press the Recording start/stop button
RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE
To cancel EASY Q mode
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recording
TAKING PHOTO IMAGES
RN/SN only or memory card
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ZOOMING IN AND OUT
To zoom in
To zoom out
CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE
playback
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PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES
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Adjusting the volume
playback
Skip playback
Various Playback Operations
Still playback pause
Search playback
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VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES
playback
recording options
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS
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For Movie Record Menus Press MODE button to set Record
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recording options
MENU ITEMS
Recording menu items
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iSCENE
USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS
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on-screen
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Setting the white balance manually
White Balance
Exposure
You can adjust the brightness of an image manually
Adjust the brightness when the subject is too bright or too dark
Setting the exposure manually
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Setting the shutter speed manually
Recommended shutter speed when recording
Shutter
Records under the optimal condition by detecting faces automatically
focusing diffi cult or unreliable
Focus
to concentrate on the creative side of your recording
recording options
Focusing manually during recording
Manual focus is recommended in the following situations
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Anti-Shake HDIS
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Negative
Digital Effect
BLK&WHT
Sepia
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Resolution
It supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC
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on-screen display
Disables the function
Wind Cut
Quick View
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Back Light
Backlight compensation is executed
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Setting the Time Lapse REC mode
Time Lapse REC recording images at Time Lapses
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We recommend using AC power adaptor during the Time Lapse recording
Example of Time Lapse Recording
recording options
C.Nite
Fader
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Guideline
Zoom Type
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O Possible
playback options
Playback menu items
MENU ITEMS
All movies will be played repeatedly
SETTING THE PLAY OPTION
Plays back from the selected movie to the last movie
The selected movie will be played
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DELETING IMAGES
Press the MENU button
Press the Control button / to select Delete
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PROTECTING IMAGES
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COPYING IMAGESSMX-F33BN/SN/RN/SN AND SMX-F34BN/SN/RN/SN ONLY
All Files
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FILE INFORMATION
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SLIDE SHOW
playback options
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN SETTINGS
settings options
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MENU ITEMS
Settings menu items
Storage Info
USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS
settings
Storage
Do not format the recording medium on the PC or a different device
Reset
Format
File No
between the two locations
Setting the clock to the local time Visit
to your hometown date/time setting
Time Zone
Cities
Cities used to set the time zone
Cities
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Date/Time Display
Date/Time Set
Date Type
Time Type
Shutter Sound
LCD Brightness
LCD Color
Beep Sound
TV Display
Auto Power Off
Default Set
The OSD appears in the LCD screen and TV. Connecting to a TV page
Language
Version
Menu Design
Transparency
Cyberlink MediaShow4 System Requirements
connecting to a PC
TRANSFERRING A RECORDED FILE THROUGH A USB CONNECTION
USB Connection Speed depending on the System
Intel Pentium III or Pentium 4 is a trademark of the Intel Corporation
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connecting to a PC
INSTALLING THE CYBERLINK MEDIASHOW4
Before you begin
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7. “Setup Complete” appears
connecting to a PC
CONNECTING THE USB CABLE
Disconnecting the USB cable
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VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA
Photo Images ②
Structure of folders and files on the storage media
Image format
Movie Images H.264 ①
Playing Back Files on the PC
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC
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You Tube
UPLOADING MOVIE IMAGES IN THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YouTube
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connecting to a PC
CONNECTING TO A TV
connecting to other devices
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VIEWING ON TV SCREEN
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RECORDING DUBBING IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER
connecting to other devices
To clean the exterior
maintenance & additional information
MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the memory camcorder
LCD screen
To clean the lens
To prolong service life, avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media
To avoid hazards
Battery packs
To prevent damage and prolong service life
Temperature range specifications
NTSC-compatible countries/regions
USING YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER ABROAD
Power sources
On TV color systems
Power source
troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING
Warning indicators and messages
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Recording
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Playback
troubleshooting
Explanation/Solution
Symptoms and solutions
Power
Symptom
Symptom
Displays
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troubleshooting
Symptom
Storage Media
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troubleshooting
Recording
Pressing the Recording start
The recording stops automatically
Symptom
Set Beep Sound to On
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troubleshooting
Explanation/Solution
Adjusting the image during recording
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Symptom
troubleshooting
Playback on your memory camcorder
Playback on other devices TV, etc
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Connecting to a computer
troubleshooting
Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etc
Overall operations
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Menu
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specifi cations
SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY
Warranty
EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED
RoHS compliant
1-800-SAMSUNG