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Using with a windows computer

Step 3. Playing back videos or photos

You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-

studio application.

1 With Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your

recordings.

Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending

on the folder you selected.

2 Choose the video or photo that you want to play.

You can view the file information by moving the mouse over

the file.

If you click a video thumbnail once, the video plays back

inside the thumbnail frame, allowing you to search for a

desired scene with ease.

3 After you select the video or photo you want, double-click to

play back.

Playback starts and the controls appear.

Intelli-studio supports the following file formats:

- Video formats: MP4 (Video: H.264, Audio: AAC), WMV (WMV 7/8/9)

- Photo formats: JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG, TIFF

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Step 4. Editing videos or photos

You can edit the videos or photos in various ways with various

functions. (Change Size, Fine-Tuning, Image Effect, Insert Frame,

etc.) Before editing a video or photo in Intelli-studio, make a backup

copy of the video or photo file and store it on your computer for

safe-keeping using My Computer or Windows Explorer.

1 Choose the videos or photos you want to edit.

2 Click “Movie Edit” or “Photo Edit” according to the selected file

on the Intelli-studio browser.

The selected file appears in the editing window.

3 Edit a video or photo with various edit functions.

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Contents

Main IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE ii iiiii iii SAFETY WARNINGS PRECAUTIONS Before reading this user manual ii iiiii iii Notes regarding trademarks Before reading this user manual iv viv v iv viv v WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. Do not disassemble the product. Unplug from the power supply. This precaution must be followed. WARNING Page CAUTION viii PB Quick start guide ...........................................05 2 32 3 Getting to know the camcorder ......................09 Basic operation of the camcorder ...................23 Playback options ...........................................66 System setting ..............................................78 2 32 3 Connecting to a TV ........................................92 Dubbing Videos .............................................94 Page 5 You can record videos in H.264 format! STEP 2: Record with your camcorder STEP 1: Get ready 1 Recording videos 1. 2. Recording photos 1. Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen 1 2. 3. Viewing on a TV Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. 2. 3. Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/Facebook WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Checking your accessories Getting to know the camcorder LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left Right Top & Bottom Rear Getting to know the camcorder Left of the LCD screen Indicator Meaning / , Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual) 0:00:00 [475Min] 9999 9999 STBY Video Play mode 0:00:00/0:00:55 1 Move PlayPhoto 01/JAN/2011 00:00 Video Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) Video Play mode : Single (Volume) 0:00:00/0:00:55 01/JAN/2011 00:00 Multi View Photo play mode Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View Photo Play mode : Single View 1/10 100-0001 Getting to know the camcorder ATTACHING THE STRAP ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN 1. 2. USING THE BATTERY Battery insertion/ejection To insert the battery 1. To eject the battery CHARGING THE BATTERY Charge the battery before using the camcorder. Use only the provided battery and AC adaptor. 1. page 23 2. 3. 4. Getting to know the camcorder CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The colour of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state. Available charging and running time for the battery Continuous Recording (without zoom) Using an AC power source About the battery TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 1. 2. SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE SETTING THE OPERATION MODES USING THE DISPLAY( ) BUTTON Switching the information display mode USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON USING THE CONTINUOUS RECORDING FUNCTION 1. 2. SHORTCUT MENU (OK guide) 1. 2. 3. USING THE SMART BGM FUNCTION SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. 2. 3. 4. SELECTING THE LANGUAGES 1. 2. 3. 4. SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-F53/F54 only) 1. 4. 2. 3. SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (Not supplied) Compatible memory cards SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards Common cautions for memory cards Handling a memory card The camcorder supports SD and SDHC memory cards, giving you a wider choice of cards to choose from! RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video (Unit: Approximate minutes of recording) Recordable number of photos (Unit: Approximate minutes of images) RECORDING VIDEOS 3. 1. 2. The recording () indicator appears, and recording starts. RECORDING PHOTOS 1. 2. 3. QUICK VIEW FUNCTION IN THE RECORD MODE 1. 2. RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) 1. 2. 3. 4. ZOOMING To zoom in To zoom out Basic playback 40 PB CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE PB 41 PLAYING VIDEOS 1. 2. 3. 4. Various playback operations Playback (pause) (/ ) Search playback ( / ) Skip playback ( / ) Frame-by-frame playback ( / ) VIEWING PHOTOS 1. 2. Press the MODE button to select 3. Select the Photo thumbnail index view screen. 4. CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS 6. Using the MENU button 1. Recording menu items : Accesible iSCENE (Left/Right) button iSCENE. with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK VIDEO RESOLUTION You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. (Left/Right) button Video Resolution. with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK Suitable Resolution PHOTO RESOLUTION 16:9 WIDE WHITE BALANCE Understanding White Balance: To set the white balance manually 1. 2. 4. 3. Press the OK button. APERTURE 1. 2. 3. Setting the aperture manually: SHUTTER SPEED 1. 2. 3. Setting the shutter speed manually: Recommended shutter speed when recording: EV (Exposure Value) 1. 2. 3. 4. Understanding EV(Exposure Value) C.Nite FOCUS Face detection Focusing manually during recording: 1. 2. Focusing on a nearer subject Focusing on a further subject ANTI-SHAKE (HDIS) DIGITAL EFFECT Examples of 10 digital effect options FADER WIND CUT ZOOM TYPE (Left/Right) button Zoom Type. with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK TIME LAPSE REC 1. 2. 3. 4. Example of Time Lapse Recording PB 65 GUIDELINE (Left/Right) button Guideline. with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. menu. Playback options Playback menu items MULTI VIEW OPTION 1. Control (Left/Right) button Multi View Option." 2. Playback options PLAY OPTION 1. 2. 3. SMART BGM OPTION DELETE 1. 2. 3. 4. PROTECT 1. 2. 3. 4. STORY-BOARD PRINT 1. 2. 3. Playback options USING VIEW Playback options 1. Playback options COPY (SMX-F53/F54 only) 1. 2. 3. 4. Playback options EDIT (Divide) 1. 2. 3. EDIT (Combine) 1. 2. 3. 4. SLIDE SHOW 1. 2. Playback options SLIDE SHOW OPTION 1. 2. FILE INFO 1. Setting menu items System setting STORAGE TYPE (SMX-F53/F54 only) (Left/Right) button Settings Control (Up/Down/ OK) button Storage Type. with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK menu. STORAGE INFO FORMAT 1. 4. 2. 3. FILE NO. TIME ZONE 1. 2. 3. Setting the clock to the local time (Visit) DATE/TIME SET 1. 2. 3. DATE TYPE TIME TYPE 1. 2. DATE/TIME DISPLAY 1. LCD BRIGHTNESS 1. 2. 3. LCD COLOUR LCD ENHANCER AUTO LCD OFF MENU DESIGN TRANSPARENCY BEEP SOUND SHUTTER SOUND AUTO POWER OFF PC SOFTWARE TV DISPLAY 1. 2. DEFAULT SET 1. DEMO 1. 2. 3. Connecting to a TV You can view the recorded videos and photos on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV (16:9/4:3) Use the provided Audio/Video cable to connect the camcorder to a TV as follows: 1. 2. VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN 1. 2. Operate the camcorder using the camcorders buttons and OSD menus. Connecting to a TV DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS Dubbing videos 1. 2. Using with a windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE Check the type of computer you have before connecting the camcorder!! WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER Main Functions System Requirements USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAMME Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 2 To disconnect the USB cable Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails are displayed in the main window. % 9 1 $ # @ 1 2 3 Step 4. Editing videos or photos 1 2 Page 100 101 USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1. 2. 3. Structure of folders and files on the storage media File format Troubleshooting Power source Storage media Page Symptoms and solutions Page Page Page Page Page Page 112 113 112 113 MAINTENANCE Cautions when storing Cleaning the camcorder USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Maintenance & additional information GLOSSARY Specifications Model name General Connectors System contact SAMSUNG world wide Africa CIS Europe Region Country Contact Centre Web Site North America