Samsung SMX-F34 User Manual

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CAUTIONDo not use the camcorder near direct sunlight or heating equipment. This may cause a malfunction or injury. W44WDo not use the camcorder on

90PC SoftwareIf you set PC Software to On, you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your PC. You can d

91Default SetYou can restore all menu settings to the default conditions.1. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Settings”  Control joy

92DemoDemo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily.system settingU

93connecting to a TVVIDEOAUDIOLRVIDEOAUDIORedYellowWhiteWhiteYellowStereo TypeMono TypeWTONOFFMODEONOFFWTONOFFMODEVIDEOAUDIOLR VIEWWTCARDVIDEOAUDIOLRN

94CMOS9.0MEGAPIXELSCMOS9.0MEGAPIXELS VIEWWTCARDVIEWING ON A TV SCREEN1. Turn on your TV and set the TV's input selector(source) to the input the

95dubbing videosDUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERSYou can dub images played back on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HD

96using with a Windows computerCHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPEThis chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable.Check y

97WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTERYou can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using a USB c

98• Use the provided USB cable. • Don’t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into/from a USB jack.• Insert a USB after

99Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window• When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window.

Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the camcorder.Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss.Do not use the

100Step 3. Playing back the videos (or photos)• You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application.1. Run the Intell

101For more information about Intelli-studio use, see the Help Guide by clicking the “Help”  “Help.”Step 5. Sharing the video/photos onlineShare your

102Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media• If the “Removable Disk” window does not appear, confi rm the connection (page 96) or repeat steps 1

103Structure of folders and fi les on the storage media• The folder and fi le structure for built-in memory or memory card is as follows.• Don’t arbit

104TROUBLESHOOTING✪ Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expen

105Message Icon Informs that... ActionNot formatted.Format the Card? (Format the Internal Memory?)-The format of the file is not supported by this camc

106troubleshootingWhen there is condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using. What is condensation? Condensation occurs when a camco

107Symptom Explanation/SolutionThe power automatically turns off.Is “Auto Power Off” set to “5 Min” ? If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the

108Storage MediaSymptom Explanation/SolutionMemory card functions are not operable.Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. page 31If you u

109Recording Symptom Explanation/SolutionPressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording.There is not enough free space to record on

qUICK START GUIDE05GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER09IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS12PREPARATION17BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER23ABOUT THE STORAGE ME

110Symptom Explanation/SolutionWhen the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen turns red or black for an instant. Do not le

111Adjusting the image during recordingSymptom Explanation/SolutionFocus does not adjust automatically.Set “Focus” to “Auto.” page 57The recording co

112Connecting to a computerSymptom Explanation/SolutionWhen using the videos, a computer does not recognise your camcorder.Disconnect the USB cable f

113General operationsSymptom Explanation/SolutionThe date and time are incorrect.Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? The ba

114Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care.The suggestions below will help you fulfill any war

115ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONStorage media• Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage to your recorded data.- Do not bend o

116USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD• Each country or region has its own electric and colour systems.• Before using your camcorder abroad, check the follo

117SystemVideo signalPicture compression formatAudio compression formatRecording resolutionImage deviceLensFocal lengthFilter diameterPALH.264/AVC For

contact SAMSUNG world wideIf you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the samsung customer care centre.Region C

RoHS compliantOur product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do

RECORDING OPTIONS44PLAYBACK OPTIONS67SYSTEM SETTING7944 Changing the menu settings45 Menu items46 iSCENE 47 Video Resolution48 Photo Resolution49

CONNECTING TO A TV93DUBBING VIDEOS95USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER96TROUBLESHOOTING104MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION114SPECIFICATIONS11786

quick start guideYou can record videos in H.264 format!You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends a

quick start guideYour camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realize the clearest video quality.  page 471. Open the LCD screen and

STEP3: Play back videos or photos1. Press the MODE button to select the Play mode.• The thumbnail index view appears. The thumbnail of the latest cr

quick start guideViewing the videos/photos from your PC1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC via the USB cabl

Checking your accessoriesBattery pack(IA-BP210E)AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type)Audio/Video cable USB cableUser manual CD Quick start guide• The exact

High-resolution colour widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD)Samsung memory camcorder utilizes a 2.7-inch 230k pixel Widescreen LCD which allows bright an

getting to know the camcorder101 Lens2 MENU button3 Control joystick (////OK), Zoom (W/T) joystick4 Recording start/stop button5 LCD screen6

Rear View❺WT❶❷❼❸ ❹❻❽111 Mode indicator : Record mode (Video/Photo) : Play mode2 Recording start/stop button3 Battery pack slot1 Zoom lever (W/T

12 1 Time Lapse REC * 2 Operating mode (STBY (Standby) /  (Recording)) 3 Time counter (Video recording time: remaining recordable time) 4 Photo

13Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide)1 Quick View2 Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection / Manual Focus)3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) /

14Video Play mode : Single View 1 Video Play mode 2 Play Status ( Play () / Pause ( ❙ ❙ ) / Search ( / ) / Frame-by-frame (  /  ) / Slow moti

15Video Play mode : Single (Volume)1 Volume Bar2 Date/Time DisplaySCENE100-00010:00:00/0:00:55Multi View12345Video Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Gui

16Photo Play mode : Single View 1 Photo Play mode 2 Slide Show 3 Image counter(Current image / total number of recorded images) 4 Storage media (M

17This section provides information that you should know before using this camcorder: such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the b

18Battery pack insertion/ejectionIt is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder.Inserti

19Charging the batteryYou can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable.1. Press the Power () button to turn off the camcorder. pag

iiiCapture visions further than the eye can see : 52x Optical Power Zoom, 65x Intelli-Zoom, and 2200x Digital ZoomSamsung's powerful optical zoom

VIEWWTCARD20CHECKING THE BATTERY STATEYou can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.To check the charging stateThe colour of the CH

21Available running time for the battery pack Battery Type IA-BP210ECharging timeUsing a AC power adaptor Approx. 180min.Using a USB cable Approx. 380

22About the running time • Times measured when using the camcorder at 25˚C (77˚F). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the actual b

231. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.• Set the lens cover open/close switch to open ().2. To turn off t

VIEWWT24You can switch the on-screen information display mode.Touch the Display( ) touch button.• The full and minimum display modes will alternate.

25When a subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark.Touch the Back Light () touch butt

26The Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. ✪ For example: Setting EV (Exposure

27SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL JOTSTICKSButtonRecord ( / ) modePlay ( ) modeMenu selectionVideo Play ( ) modePhoto Play ( ) modeOKOK-

281. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.• The Time Zone (“Home”) screen appears based on London, Lisbon (Gre

Submenu items“English”  “한국어”  “Français”  “Deutsch”  “Italiano”  “Español”  “Português”  “Nederlands”  “Svenska”  “Suomi”  “Norsk”

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;WARNINGMeans that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury.CAUTIONMeans that there is a

30SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-F43/F44 only)• You can record on the built-in memory or a memory card, so the desired storage media needs to be se

31INSERTING AND REMOVING A MEMORY CARD (NOT SUPPLIED)1. Turn the camcorder off.2. Open the memory card/jack cover as shown in the diagram.3. Insert

32Compatible memory cards• This camcorder can be used with SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards. It is recommended to us

33• If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device, format it with your camcorder. Note that formatting erases all informatio

34• The figures in the table may differ depending on the actual recording conditions and subject.• The higher the quality and resolution, the more me

35basic recordingBasic procedures to record a video or photo image are described below and on the following pages.RECORDING VIDEOSPRECHECK!• Open the

36TAKING PHOTOSPRECHECK!• Open the LCD screen and press the Power () button on the camcorder.• Set the appropriate storage media. page 30 (SMX-F43/

37VIEWWT1. Press the OK button in STBY mode right after your recording.• Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed on the LCD screen.2. Move the Contr

381. Touch the SMART AUTO (SMARTAUTO) touch button.• The SMART AUTO (SMARTAUTO) and Anti-Shake(HDIS) ( ) icons appear on the screen at the same time

39ZOOMINGVIEWWTTo zoom inSlide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto).(Or move the Control joystick () on the LCD panel.)To zoom outSlide the Zoom lev

• This camcorder is designed exclusively for use with the high-capacity built-in memory (8GB(SMX-F43 only), 16GB(SMX-F44 only)) and an external memor

40VIEWWTbasic playback• You can view recorded videos and photos in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. In the thumbnail index view,

41VIEWWTWTTTTMODE1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. page 23• Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-

42Still playback (pause) (/ )• Press the OK button during playback.- To resume normal playback, press the OK button again.Search playback ( /

43VIEWING PHOTOSPRECHECK!• This function works only in Photo Play ( ) mode.• You can fi nd and view desired photos quickly using the thumbnail index vi

44CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGSrecording options1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.2. Press the MODE button

45MENU ITEMS• Accessible items in menu vary depending on the operating mode.• For operation details, see the corresponding page.Recording menu items

46iSCENEThis camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording. You can also s

47• You can record a scene at fi ve resolution levels: “TV Super Fine,” “TV Fine,” “TV Normal,” “Web Fine” or “Web Normal.” However, the better the re

481. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Photo Resolution.”2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/), and the

49Submenu itemsitems contentson-screen display“Off”Disables the function. Displays the image in 4:3 aspect ratio.Select to use the standard display as

• The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.• Designs and specifications of the camcorder and o

50White BalanceThis camcorder automatically adjusts the colour of the subject. You can record in natural colours depending on the subject and lighting

51To set the white balance manually1. Select “Custom WB.”• The indicator () and the message “Set White Balance.” are displayed.2. Frame a white obj

52Setting the aperture manually:1. Select "Manual."2. Adjust the aperture value with the Control joystick(/). • Confi rm your selection

531. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Shutter Speed.”2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/), and then p

54Recommended shutter speed when recording:shutter speed conditions1/50The shutter speed is fixed at 1/50 second. Black bands that usually appear when

551. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “EV.”2. Press the OK button.3. Move the Control joystick (/) to adjust the exposure while v

56C.NiteYou can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object, or record a brighter image in dark places without a compromise in colour

571. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Focus.”2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control joystick (/), and then press the

58recording optionsFocusing manually during recording:This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity. However, the correct f

59• The SMART AUTO mode automatically sets the Anti-Shake (HDIS) to On.• Gross camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if “Anti-Shake (HD

Correct Disposal of This Product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with sepa

60OffDisables the function.BLK&WHT ( )Changes the images into black and white.Sepia ()This mode gives the images a reddish brown pigment.Negative

61FaderYou can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end

62Using the Wind Cut function also removes some low-frequency sound with the wind noise.Wind CutUsing the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise

63• With the digital zoom, the image is digitally processed more than the intelli or optical zoom modes. As a result, the image resolution may deteri

64Time Lapse RECUsing the time lapse feature, your camcorder can be programmed to automatically record a number of frames over a period of time or wit

65Example of Time Lapse RecordingThe Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at the predefi ned interval over the total recording time to pr

66• Position a subject at a crosspoint of a guideline to balance the image composition.• Guidelines are not recorded. GuidelineThis camcorder provid

67MENU ITEMS• Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode.• See pages 40~43 for playback information and button operation.• S

68Multi View OptionMulti View Option provides sorting thumbnails of recorded videos or photos by different display options.PRECHECK!• Press the MODE

69Play OptionYou can set a specifi c playback style according to your preference.PRECHECK!• Press the MODE button to select the Play() mode.• Select

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNINGDo not aim the

70playback optionsDeleteYou can erase your recordings one by one, or all at once.PRECHECK!• Press the MODE button to select the Play() mode.• Select

71Protect• You can protect saved important videos (or photos) from accidental deletion. • Protected images will not be deleted unless you release th

72Story-Board PrintThis function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and saves them into the storage media.It presents a quic

73WTviewVIEWUsing VIEWPRECHECK!• Press the MODE button to select the Play() mode.• Select the Video thumbnail index view screen. page 40Exit Story

741. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Copy.”2. Select an option by moving the Control joystick (/) and then press the OK button.3

75Edit (Divide)You can divide a video clip as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need.The videos will be divided in gro

76Edit (Combine)You can combine two different video clips.PRECHECK!• Press the MODE button to select the Play() mode.• Select the Video thumbnail in

77Slide ShowYou can playback all the photos stored in the storage media automatically.PRECHECK!• Press the MODE button to select the Play() mode.• S

78Slide Show OptionYou can enjoy a slide show with various effects.PRECHECK!• Press the MODE button to select the Play() mode.• Select the Photo thu

79system settingMENU ITEMS ( )You can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the camcorder. Setting menu items ( )ItemsRecord

Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed.Do not connect the AC adapter unless the plug c

80Storage Type (SMX-F43/F44 only)You can record videos (or photos) on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage m

81FormatUse this function if you want to delete all fi les completely or to correct problems on the storage media.Submenu Itemsitems contentson-screen

82system settingFile No.File numbers are assigned to recorded fi les in the order they were recorded.SettingsFile No.Storage InfoFormatExitSTBY0:00:00

83The times are based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).You can set the date and time in “Date/Time Set” from the “Settings” menu. page 84 Setting the cl

84Date/Time SetBy setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of the recording during playback.1. Press the MENU button  Control jo

85Time TypeYou can set the display type for the time set according to the selected option.1. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Settin

86LCD BrightnessYou can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions.LCD ColourYou can change the colour impr

87Auto LCD OffTo reduce power consumption, the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes.1

88TransparencyYou can select the desired transparency to display the menu.1. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Settings”  Control jo

89Shutter SoundYou can turn the shutter sound on or off when pressing the PHOTO button.1. Press the MENU button  Control joystick (/)  “Settings”