Memory Camcorder
High-resolution color widescreen LCD 2.7 Wide TFT LCD
Key features of your memory camcorder
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Safety warnings
Precautions
Follow these basic safety precautions
Before Using this Camcorder
Recorded contents cannot be compensated for
Make a backup of important recorded data
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
Important safety instructions
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Power Lines
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
FCC Warning
This device may not cause harmful interference,
Important Note
Important information on use
Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio
Be careful of unusual ambient temperature
Do not clean the camcorder body with benzene or thinner
Do not point directly at the sun
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This precaution must be kept
Precautions during use
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Contents
Playback Recording options Playback options
SETTINGs Options
Connecting to other devices Using with a Windows computer
Maintenance & additional information
Troubleshooting Specifications
Insert a memory card.
Quick start guide
LCD screen
Press the Recording start/stop button
To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop Button
Play back videos or photos
Delete videos or photos
Getting to know your camcorder
Whats Included with Your camcorder
Exact shape of each item may vary by model
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Front & left View
Right & TOP / Bottom View
Rear View
Attaching the Core Filter
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Preparation
Attaching the Grip Belt
Pull the ejected battery out in the direction as shown
Connecting a Power Source
Inserting the battery pack
Ejecting the battery pack
Adaptor
Using the AC power
Properly and plug the AC power adaptor
Using the USB cable
Battery Level Display
Color of the charging indicator shows the charging state
Charging CHG lamp
Mode
Video resolution
Continuous Recording without zoom
TV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal
Handling the battery pack
About the battery pack
About the battery life
Maintaining the battery pack
Using a household power source
Setting the operating modes
Basic Operation of Your Camcorder
Turning the camcorder on or off
Power saving mode does not work in the following situations
Switching to the Power Saving Mode
Stby mode
Playback mode Includes the thumbnail view mode
Video and Photo record mode
LCD Screen Indicators
Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu Manual
Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
Video Play mode Single View
Video Play mode Thumbnail View
Reverse playback search
Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
Volume Down
Volume Up
Photo Play mode Single View
Photo Play mode Thumbnail View
Adjustment
Turning the Screen Indicators ON/OFF
Using the LCD Enhancer Function
Switching the information display mode
Setting the ANTI-SHAKE OIS Optical Image Stabilizer
Shortcut Menu OK Guide
Shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in the Easy Q mode
Shortcut function using the Control buttons
Button Record / mode Play Mode
Video Play Mode Photo Play
Turning the power on and setting the date and time
Initial Setting Time ZONE, Date and Time & OSD Language
Selecting the OSD language
Selecting the Storage Media SMX-K44/K45 only
Using the built-in memory SMX-K44/K45 only
Using a memory card not supplied
About the storage media
Close the cover
Inserting / Ejecting a Memory Card
Inserting a memory card
Ejecting a memory card
You can use an Sdhc memory card
Selecting a Suitable Memory Card
Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
Memory card is a compact portable storage media
Camcorder supports Sdhc memory card for data storage
Handling a memory card
Recordable time for videos
Recordable time and capacity
TV Super Fine, TV Fine, TV Normal, Web Fine, Web Normal
Recording Videos
Recording
To cancel Easy q mode
Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy q Mode
Taking Photos
When taking a photo is fi nished, turn the camcorder off
Set Zoom Type to Digital Zoom.
Zooming in and OUT
Playback
Changing the Playback Mode
Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while
Playing Videos
Adjusting the volume
Various Playback Operations
Doing so may damage the recorded data
Viewing Photos
Changing the Menu Settings
You can also access the shortcut menu using the OK button.
Recording options
OK button
Selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed
Menu Items
Recording menu items
Items
You can the menu items for video or photos recording
Using the Recording Menu Items
Contents On-screen display Auto
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Records in 1600x1200 resolution
Contents On-screen display
Records in 1696x960 resolution
Records in 848x480 resolution
Wide
Setting the white balance manually Select Custom WB
On-screen Display
Setting the aperture manually
Sets the aperture value automatically
Sets the aperture value manually
Setting the shutter speed manually
Recommended shutter speed when recording
Contents On-screen
Settingtheexposuremanually
EV Exposure Value
Manualexposureisrecommendedinsituations
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Back Light
Focusing diffi cult or unreliable Facedetection
Focus
To concentrate on the creative side of your recording
Focusingmanuallyduringrecording
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button
Manualfocusisrecommendedinthefollowingsituations
Digital Effect
Fade out
Fader
Wind Cut
Fade
Zoom Type
Only optical zoom is available up to None
Digital zoom is available up to
Disables the function
Time Lapse REC
Storage media by set interval and total recording period
Example of Time Lapse REC
Disables the function None
Guideline
Records the subject placed in the center
Protect
Items Video Photo Default value
Playback options
Playback menu items
Recording time in thumbnails
Multi View Option
Selected video will be played repeatedly
Play Option
Selected video will be played
All videos will be played repeatedly
OKbutton
Delete
SelectFiles
Protect
Memory
Protects selected videos or photos from deletion
Images are copied in another storage media
COPYSMX-K44/K45 only
Using View
STORY-BOARD Print
Edit Divide
Point Fi rst image
~60seconds ~30seconds 31~60seconds
One video clip is divided into two video clips
You can combine two different video clips
Edit Combine
Slide Show
Start
To end the slide show, press the OK button again
Slide Show Option
File Info
SelectFile
Format , etc
Settings options
Changing the Menu Settings in Settings
On the menu StorageTypeSMX-K44/K45only,StorageInfo,
Menu items
Settings menu items
Storage Info
Using the Settings Menu Items
Settings Contents
Storage Type SMX-K44/K45 only
File No
Format
Between the two locations
Setting the clock to the local time Visit
Hometown date/time setting
Time Zone
Cities
Cities used to set the time zone
Date/Time Set
Date Type
Time Type
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
LCD Color
MistyWhitePremiumBlack
Auto LCD Off
Menu Design
Transparency
Shutter Sound
Auto Power Off
Settings Contents On-screen
Beep Sound
Quick On Stby
10 Min
20 Min
Version
Default Set
PC Software
TV Display
Anynet+ HDMI-CEC
Settings
Anynet+ function is enabled
Demo
Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a TV
Definitionvideotransfer
WhatisAnynet+function? UnderstandingtheHDMIcable
ConnectingtoanormalstandarddefinitionTV43
Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio
Refer to page 56 for the 169Wide setting
Viewing on a TV Screen
To the Anynet+ support TV.
Recording Dubbing Images on a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder
Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable
Check your computer type before using
Using with Windows
Using with Macintosh
Items System Requirements
What YOU can do with a Windows Computer
Main Functions
System Requirements
USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC
Using the INTELLI-STUDIO Program
DisconnectingtheUSBcable
Starting the Intelli-studio program
Menu items Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC
About the Intelli-studio main window
Editing videos or photos
Playing back videos or photos
Sharing the video/photos online
You can double-click on the file you would like
Other functions with the Intelli-Studio
Importing and viewing the video/photos from your PC
Location on the Intelli-studio browser
Installing Intelli-studio application on a Windows computer
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Photos ②
Structureoffoldersandfilesonthestoragemedia
To clean the LCD monitor
Maintenance & additional information
Maintenance
Cleaning the camcorder
LCD screen
To clean the lens
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 camcorder Abroad
Power sources
On TV color systems
Storage media
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Power source
Recording
Playback
What is condensation?
Auto Power Off to Off.
Power
Symptom Explanation/Solution
Is Auto Power Off set to 5 Min?
Displays
TV screen or LCD
Display has distorted images
That you copy the data to your PC or other storage media
Operable
On your camcorder.
You cannot delete the images protected by another device
Unnecessary files
Pressing the Recording start
Unlock
Shorter available recording time
Set the Beep Sound to On
Date/Time Display to on.
Playback on other devices TV, etc
Adjusting the image during recording
Symptom Explanation/Solution Set Focus to Auto.
Playback on your camcorder
Video or sound copied to your computer is not affected
Connecting to a computer
Built-in edit software Intelli-studio
My Computer and run iStudio.exe
General operations
Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etc
Symptom Explanation/Solution
Menu
Grayed out
Specifications
Video signal
Web Fine about 4.0Mbps, Web Normal about 3.0Mbps
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Warranty
RoHS compliant
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