Memory Camcorder
High-resolution colour widescreen LCD 2.7 Wide TFT LCD
Key features of your memory camcorder
Make all your recordings with a simple View button
Capturing photo image
Time lapse recording catches the moment
Direct upload of your videos to the web
Safety warnings
Precautions
Follow these basic safety precautions
Before Using this Camcorder
Important information on use
Important Note
Do not subject the camcorder to impact
Be careful of unusual ambient temperature
Liquid crystal display
Hold the camcorder correctly
Do not use the camcorder near an ultrasonic humidifier
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 corrosive gas
Correct disposal of batteries in this product
This precaution must be kept
Precautions during use
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
Connecting to other devices Using with a Windows computer
Maintenance & additional information
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Insert a memory card.
Quick start guide
Press the Recording start/stop button
To stop recording, press the Recording start/ stop button
LCD screen
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
Slide and close the battery slot cover
Connecting a Power Source
Inserting the battery pack
Ejecting the battery pack
Outlet
Using the AC power
Using the USB cable
Adaptor
Battery Level Display
Colour 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
Menu screen, the Display button will be deactivated
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
Recording Videos
Press the Recording start/stop button
To cancel Easy q mode
Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy q Mode
Taking Photos
Set Zoom Type to Digital Zoom.
Zooming in and OUT
Changing the Playback Mode
How to change between video and photo thumbnail view
Playback
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
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
Speed, then press the OK button
Settingtheexposuremanually
EV Exposure Value
Manualexposureisrecommendedinsituations
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Back Light
Focus
To concentrate on the creative side of your recording
Focussing diffi cult or unreliable Facedetection
Manualfocusisrecommendedinthefollowingsituations
When focus adjustment reaches the end
Focussingmanuallyduringrecording
To focus on a nearer subject, press the Control button
Digital Effect
Fade out
Fader
Wind Cut
Fade
Zoom Type
Only optical zoom is available up to None
Digital zoom is available up to
Press the Control button / to select TimeLapseREC
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 centre
Protect
Items Video Photo Default value
Playback options
Playback menu items
Recording time in thumbnails
Multi View Option
All videos will be played repeatedly
Contents On-screen
Play Option
Selected video will be played
Delete
Protect
Protects selected videos or photos from deletion
SelectFiles
Press the Menu button Control button / to select Copy
COPYSMX-K44/K45 only
Using the 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
You can see the image information for all images
Slide Show Option
File Info
You can enjoy a slide show with various effects
Changing the Menu Settings in Settings
Settings options
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 Colour
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 a TV
Connecting to other devices
WhatisAnynet+function? UnderstandingtheHDMIcable
ConnectingtoanormalstandarddefinitionTV169/43
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 Programme
DisconnectingtheUSBcable
Starting the Intelli-studio programme
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
Exporting the videos/photos to your camcorder
Other functions with the Intelli-Studio
Importing and viewing the video/photos from your PC
Launch the Intelli-studio programme by double
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
PAL-compatible countries/regions
Using Your camcorder Abroad
Power sources
On TV colour 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
Programme in My Computer and run iStudio.exe
General operations
Connecting/Dubbing with other devices TV, DVD recorder, etc
Symptom Explanation/Solution
Menu
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Specifications
Video signal
Web Fine about 4.0Mbps, Web Normal about 3.0Mbps
Power Sources United Kingdom Only
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RoHS compliant