Memory Camcorder

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SMX-K400BN/SMX-K400SN/SMX-K400LN

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Samsung SMX-K400BN, SMX-K400SN, SMX-K400LN user manual Memory Camcorder

Contents

Memory Camcorder IiEnglish High-resolution color widescreen LCD 2.7 Wide TFT LCD Englishiii Precautions Safety warningsFollow these basic safety precautions IvEnglish Recorded contents cannot be compensated for Before Using this CamcorderMake a backup of important recorded data Protect the power cord from being walked on or Important safety instructionsViEnglish Ventilation Englishvii ViiiEnglish Power Lines Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna EnglishixFCC Warning This device may not cause harmful interference, Important Note Important information on use Do not clean the camcorder body with benzene or thinner Be careful of unusual ambient temperatureDo not point directly at the sun Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio XiiEnglish Contents Englishxiii Precautions during use XivEnglish Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as it may explode If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur Englishxv XviEnglish Contents Playback Recording options Playback options SETTINGs Options Maintenance & additional information Connecting to other devices Using with a Windows computerTroubleshooting Specifications Insert a memory card. Quick start guideEnglish07 LCD screen 08EnglishPress the Recording start/stop button To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop Button English09 Play back videos or photos 10English Sharing VIDEOS/PHOTOS on YouTube/Flickr Whats Included with Your camcorder Getting to know your camcorderEnglish11 Exact shape of each item may vary by model 12English Front & left View English13 Right & TOP / Bottom View 14English Rear View Preparation Adjusting the LCD ScreenAttaching the Grip Belt Attaching the Core Filter Inserting the battery pack Connecting a Power SourceEjecting the battery pack 16English English17 Color of the charging indicator shows the charging state Battery Level DisplayCharging CHG lamp 18English Continuous Recording without zoom Video resolutionTV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal Mode Handling the battery pack About the battery pack20English About the battery life Maintaining the battery packEnglish21 22English Using a household power source Basic Operation of Your Camcorder Setting the operating modesTurning the camcorder on or off English23 Stby mode Switching to the Power Saving ModePlayback mode Includes the thumbnail view mode Power saving mode does not work in the following situations Video and Photo record mode LCD Screen IndicatorsEnglish25 Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu Manual Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide26English Video Play mode Single View Video Play mode Thumbnail ViewEnglish27 28English Photo Play mode Single View Photo Play mode Thumbnail ViewEnglish29 Using the LCD Enhancer Function Turning the Screen Indicators ON/OFFSwitching the information display mode Adjustment English31 Setting the ANTI-SHAKE OIS Optical Image Stabilizer Shortcut Menu OK Guide Shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in the Easy Q mode32English Button Record / mode Play Mode Shortcut function using the Control buttonsVideo Play Mode Photo Play English33 Turning the power on and setting the date and time Initial Setting Time ZONE, Date and Time & OSD Language34English English35 Selecting the OSD language Using a memory card not supplied Using the built-in memory SMX-K44/K45 onlyAbout the storage media Selecting the Storage Media SMX-K44/K45 only Inserting a memory card Inserting / Ejecting a Memory CardEjecting a memory card Close the cover Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card Selecting a Suitable Memory CardYou can use an Sdhc memory card SD 512MB~2GB, Sdhc 4~32GB Compatible recording media Camcorder supports Sdhc memory card for data storage Handling a memory cardEnglish39 40English Recordable time and capacity TV Super Fine, TV Fine, TV Normal, Web Fine, Web Normal English41 Recording Videos Recording42English To cancel Easy q mode Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy q ModeEnglish43 44English Taking Photos English45 Zooming in and OUTSet Zoom Type to Digital Zoom. Playback Changing the Playback Mode46English Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while Playing VideosEnglish47 48English Adjusting the volume Various Playback Operations 50English Viewing PhotosDoing so may damage the recorded data You can also access the shortcut menu using the OK button. Changing the Menu SettingsRecording options English51 52English Selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed Recording menu items Menu ItemsEnglish53 Items Contents On-screen display Auto Using the Recording Menu ItemsISCENE You can the menu items for video or photos recording English55 56English Setting the white balance manually Select Custom WB Sets the aperture value automatically Setting the aperture manuallySets the aperture value manually On-screen Display Recommended shutter speed when recording Setting the shutter speed manuallyContents On-screen 58English EV Exposure Value SettingtheexposuremanuallyManualexposureisrecommendedinsituations English59 Nite ContentsBack Light Focus Focusing diffi cult or unreliable FacedetectionTo concentrate on the creative side of your recording English61 To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button  Focusingmanuallyduringrecording62English Manualfocusisrecommendedinthefollowingsituations Digital Effect Wind Cut Fader64English Fade Only optical zoom is available up to None Zoom TypeDigital zoom is available up to English65 Time Lapse REC Disables the functionStorage media by set interval and total recording period 66English English67 Example of Time Lapse REC Guideline Disables the function NoneRecords the subject placed in the center 68English Playback options Items Video Photo Default valuePlayback menu items Protect Recording time in thumbnails Multi View Option70English English71 Play OptionSelected video will be played All videos will be played repeatedly OKbutton Delete72English English73 ProtectProtects selected videos or photos from deletion SelectFiles 74English COPYSMX-K44/K45 onlyPress the Menu button  Control button  /  to select Copy Images are copied in another storage media English75 Using View 76English STORY-BOARD Print English77 Edit Divide ~60seconds ~30seconds 31~60seconds Point Fi rst image One video clip is divided into two video clips 78English English79 Edit CombineYou can combine two different video clips Start Slide ShowTo end the slide show, press the OK button again 80English File Info Slide Show OptionSelectFile English81 Changing the Menu Settings in Settings Settings options82English English83 Menu items Settings Contents Using the Settings Menu ItemsStorage Type SMX-K44/K45 only Storage Info File No FormatEnglish85 Hometown date/time setting Setting the clock to the local time VisitTime Zone Between the two locations Cities Cities used to set the time zoneEnglish87 Date Type Date/Time SetTime Type LCD Brightness Date/Time DisplayLCD Color English89 Menu Design Auto LCD OffTransparency MistyWhitePremiumBlack Settings Contents On-screen Auto Power OffBeep Sound Shutter Sound 92English Quick On Stby10 Min 20 Min PC Software Default SetTV Display Version Anynet+ function is enabled SettingsDemo Anynet+ HDMI-CEC Connecting to a TV Connecting to other devicesDefinitionvideotransfer 96English WhatisAnynet+function? UnderstandingtheHDMIcable English97 ConnectingtoanormalstandarddefinitionTV43 To the Anynet+ support TV. Viewing on a TV ScreenImage display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio 98English English99 Recording Dubbing Images on a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder Using with Windows Check your computer type before usingUsing with Macintosh Checking Your Computer Type Main Functions What YOU can do with a Windows ComputerSystem Requirements Items System Requirements DisconnectingtheUSBcable Using the INTELLI-STUDIO Program102English USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC English103 About the Intelli-studio main windowMenu items Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC 104English Playing back videos or photos English105 Editing videos or photos 106English Sharing the video/photos online English107 Installing Intelli-studio application on a Windows computer 108English English109 Photos ② Maintenance Maintenance & additional informationCleaning the camcorder To clean the LCD monitor Additional Information To clean the lensStorage media LCD screen To prevent damage and prolong service life Battery packsTemperature range specifications To avoid hazards Power sources Using Your camcorder AbroadOn TV color systems NTSC-compatible countries/regions Troubleshooting TroubleshootingPower source Storage media English115 Recording Playback What is condensation?116English Symptom Explanation/Solution PowerIs Auto Power Off set to 5 Min? Auto Power Off to Off. TV screen or LCD Displays118English Display has distorted images English119 120English Pressing the Recording start Set the Beep Sound to On Date/Time Display to on. Symptom Explanation/Solution Set Focus to Auto. Adjusting the image during recordingPlayback on your camcorder Playback on other devices TV, etc Built-in edit software Intelli-studio Connecting to a computerMy Computer and run iStudio.exe Video or sound copied to your computer is not affected General operations Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etc124English Menu Symptom Explanation/SolutionEnglish125 Grayed out Video signal SpecificationsWeb Fine about 4.0Mbps, Web Normal about 3.0Mbps Samsung Limited Warranty Warranty RoHS compliant Samsung