Memory Camcorder
Key features of your memory camcorder
High-resolution colour widescreen LCD 2.7 Wide TFT LCD
Direct upload of your videos to the web
Capturing photo image
Time lapse recording catches the moment
Make all your recordings with a simple View button
Follow these basic safety precautions
Safety warnings
Precautions
Important Note
Before Using this Camcorder
Important information on use
Hold the camcorder correctly
Be careful of unusual ambient temperature
Liquid crystal display
Do not subject the camcorder to impact
Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas
Do not clean the camcorder body with benzene or thinner
Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam
Do not use the camcorder near an ultrasonic humidifier
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
Precautions during use
This precaution must be kept
Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as it may explode
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Contents
Playback Recording options Playback options
SETTINGs Options
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Connecting to other devices Using with a Windows computer
Maintenance & additional information
Quick start guide
Insert a memory card.
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
Exact shape of each item may vary by model
Getting to know your camcorder
Whats Included with Your camcorder
Front & left View
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Right & TOP / Bottom View
Rear View
Attaching the Grip Belt
Adjusting the LCD Screen
Preparation
Attaching the Core Filter
Ejecting the battery pack
Connecting a Power Source
Inserting the battery pack
Slide and close the battery slot cover
Adaptor
Using the AC power
Using the USB cable
Outlet
Charging CHG lamp
Battery Level Display
Colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state
TV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal
Video resolution
Continuous Recording without zoom
Mode
About the battery pack
Handling the battery pack
Maintaining the battery pack
About the battery life
Using a household power source
Turning the camcorder on or off
Setting the operating modes
Basic Operation of Your Camcorder
Playback mode Includes the thumbnail view mode
Switching to the Power Saving Mode
Stby mode
Power saving mode does not work in the following situations
LCD Screen Indicators
Video and Photo record mode
Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
Video and Photo record mode Shortcut menu Manual
Video Play mode Thumbnail View
Video Play mode Single View
Volume Up
Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide
Volume Down
Reverse playback search
Photo Play mode Thumbnail View
Photo Play mode Single View
Switching the information display mode
Turning the Screen Indicators ON/OFF
Using the LCD Enhancer Function
Menu screen, the Display button will be deactivated
Setting the ANTI-SHAKE OIS Optical Image Stabilizer
Shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in the Easy Q mode
Shortcut Menu OK Guide
Video Play Mode Photo Play
Shortcut function using the Control buttons
Button Record / mode Play Mode
Initial Setting Time ZONE, Date and Time & OSD Language
Turning the power on and setting the date and time
Selecting the OSD language
About the storage media
Using the built-in memory SMX-K44/K45 only
Using a memory card not supplied
Selecting the Storage Media SMX-K44/K45 only
Ejecting a memory card
Inserting / Ejecting a Memory Card
Inserting a memory card
Close the cover
Memory card is a compact portable storage media
Selecting a Suitable Memory Card
Sdhc Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card
You can use an Sdhc memory card
Handling a memory card
Camcorder supports Sdhc memory card for data storage
Recordable time and capacity
Recordable time for videos
TV Super Fine, TV Fine, TV Normal, Web Fine, Web Normal
Press the Recording start/stop button
Recording
Recording Videos
Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy q Mode
To cancel Easy q mode
Taking Photos
Zooming in and OUT
Set Zoom Type to Digital Zoom.
Playback
Changing the Playback Mode
How to change between video and photo thumbnail view
Playing Videos
Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while
Adjusting the volume
Various Playback Operations
Viewing Photos
Doing so may damage the recorded data
Recording options
Changing the Menu Settings
You can also access the shortcut menu using the OK button.
Selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed
Items
Menu Items
Recording menu items
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Using the Recording Menu Items
Contents On-screen display Auto
You can the menu items for video or photos recording
Records in 848x480 resolution
Contents On-screen display
Records in 1696x960 resolution
Records in 1600x1200 resolution
Setting the white balance manually Select Custom WB
Wide
Sets the aperture value manually
Setting the aperture manually
Sets the aperture value automatically
On-screen Display
Speed, then press the OK button
Setting the shutter speed manually
Recommended shutter speed when recording
Manualexposureisrecommendedinsituations
Settingtheexposuremanually
EV Exposure Value
Back Light
Contents
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Focussing diffi cult or unreliable Facedetection
Focus
To concentrate on the creative side of your recording
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button
When focus adjustment reaches the end
Focussingmanuallyduringrecording
Manualfocusisrecommendedinthefollowingsituations
Digital Effect
Fade
Fader
Wind Cut
Fade out
Digital zoom is available up to
Zoom Type
Only optical zoom is available up to None
Storage media by set interval and total recording period
Disables the function
Time Lapse REC
Press the Control button / to select TimeLapseREC
Example of Time Lapse REC
Records the subject placed in the centre
Disables the function None
Guideline
Playback menu items
Items Video Photo Default value
Playback options
Protect
Multi View Option
Recording time in thumbnails
Selected video will be played
Contents On-screen
Play Option
All videos will be played repeatedly
Delete
SelectFiles
Protect
Protects selected videos or photos from deletion
COPYSMX-K44/K45 only
Press the Menu button Control button / to select Copy
Using the View
STORY-BOARD Print
Edit Divide
One video clip is divided into two video clips
Point Fi rst image
~60seconds ~30seconds 31~60seconds
Edit Combine
You can combine two different video clips
To end the slide show, press the OK button again
Slide Show
Start
You can enjoy a slide show with various effects
Slide Show Option
File Info
You can see the image information for all images
Settings options
Changing the Menu Settings in Settings
Menu items
Storage Type SMX-K44/K45 only
Using the Settings Menu Items
Settings Contents
Storage Info
Format
File No
Time Zone
Setting the clock to the local time Visit
Hometown date/time setting
Between the two locations
Cities used to set the time zone
Cities
Time Type
Date/Time Set
Date Type
LCD Colour
Date/Time Display
LCD Brightness
Transparency
Auto LCD Off
Menu Design
MistyWhitePremiumBlack
Beep Sound
Auto Power Off
Settings Contents On-screen
Shutter Sound
20 Min
Quick On Stby
10 Min
TV Display
Default Set
PC Software
Version
Demo
Settings
Anynet+ function is enabled
Anynet+ HDMI-CEC
Connecting to other devices
Connecting to a TV
WhatisAnynet+function? UnderstandingtheHDMIcable
ConnectingtoanormalstandarddefinitionTV169/43
To the Anynet+ support TV.
Refer to page 56 for the 169Wide setting
Viewing on a TV Screen
Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio
Recording Dubbing Images on a VCR or DVD/HDD Recorder
Using with Macintosh
Check your computer type before using
Using with Windows
Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable
System Requirements
What YOU can do with a Windows Computer
Main Functions
Items System Requirements
Starting the Intelli-studio programme
Using the INTELLI-STUDIO Programme
DisconnectingtheUSBcable
USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC
About the Intelli-studio main window
Menu items Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC
Playing back videos or photos
Editing videos or photos
Sharing the video/photos online
Launch the Intelli-studio programme by double
Other functions with the Intelli-Studio
Importing and viewing the video/photos from your PC
Exporting the videos/photos to your camcorder
Installing Intelli-studio application on a Windows computer
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Cleaning the camcorder
Maintenance & additional information
Maintenance
To clean the LCD monitor
Storage media
To clean the lens
Additional Information
LCD screen
Temperature range specifications
Battery packs
To prevent damage and prolong service life
To avoid hazards
On TV colour systems
Using Your camcorder Abroad
Power sources
PAL-compatible countries/regions
Power source
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Storage media
Recording
What is condensation?
Playback
Is Auto Power Off set to 5 Min?
Power
Symptom Explanation/Solution
Auto Power Off to Off.
Display has distorted images
Displays
TV screen or LCD
You cannot delete the images protected by another device
Operable
On your camcorder.
That you copy the data to your PC or other storage media
Shorter available recording time
Pressing the Recording start
Unlock
Unnecessary files
Date/Time Display to on.
Set the Beep Sound to On
Playback on your camcorder
Adjusting the image during recording
Symptom Explanation/Solution Set Focus to Auto.
Playback on other devices TV, etc
Programme in My Computer and run iStudio.exe
Connecting to a computer
Built-in edit software Intelli-studio
Video or sound copied to your computer is not affected
Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etc
General operations
Greyed out
Symptom Explanation/Solution
Menu
Web Fine about 4.0Mbps, Web Normal about 3.0Mbps
Specifications
Video signal
Power Sources United Kingdom Only
Contact Samsung world wide
Region Country Contact Centre Web Site
RoHS compliant
