Samsung SMX-C20, SMX-C20BN, SMX-C200LN, SMX-C20LN, SMX-C200BN User Manual

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Memory Camcorder

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User Manual

key features of your memory camcorder

Samsung memory camcorder has a 2.7-inch 230k pixel Widescreen LCD which provides bright

and clear monitoring. In addition, the LCD Enhancer adjusts screen color and brightness to the

screen lighting conditions, giving you better monitoring under strong sunlight.

In Smart Auto mode, you can record high quality images

easily and conveniently without having to reset modes

manually to adjust for changing conditions.

Your camcorder uses the latest video compression technology, H.264. H.264's high

compression rate sharply increases recordable time within the same sized storage media.

The Samsung memory camcorder has 3DNR (3-dimensional noise reduction), high-sensitivity

color expression (intelligent color expression), High performance Anti-Shake (Hyper DIS),

and automatic face detection features.

The Digest/Storyboard function captures 16 still images

from the video you select and saves the images to the

storage media. You get a quick overview of your

video - a real help when you want to review a video

quickly.

Press the iView button to preview your storyboards before

printing them. It's a quick and easy way to see a digest of

what you've recorded without having to view the whole

video.

High-resolution Color Widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD)

Easy custom scene shooting

H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) Encoding

High quality images through Mobile DNIe

Video digests and storyboard printing

Quick storyboard previews with the iVIEW button

Time lapse recording lets you capture the blooming of

ﬂ owers or the passage of clouds like the pros. Use this

function to make artistic recordings, educational programs,

or documentary videos.

The memory camcorder’s external memory slot accepts high capacity SDHC cards.

In addition, the SMX-C24 has a built-in, high capacity,16 MB ﬂ

ash memory for recording videos

or photos. Play and transfer videos or photos quickly and easily using the memory type of your

choice.

Your camcorder is designed for comfort, especially when you make

long recordings. With this ergonomic design, you can shoot subjects

comfortably from any position.

Intelli-studio built-in editing software installs directly from your camcorder to your PC when

you connect the camcorder to your PC via USB cable. Using Intelli-studio, you can upload

your videos and photos to your PC with ease and upload them directly to YouTube, Flickr or

Facebook. Sharing videos with your friends and family is simpler than ever.

Select and upload your recordings to YouTube in one simple operation.

SMART

AUTO

Time lapse recording for catching the moment

Twice the memory options (SMX-C24 only)

Comfortable, Ergonomic Design

Direct upload of your videos to your PC and the Web

Direct upload to YouTube with the easy Share button

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What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

WARNING

Death or risk of serious personal injury.

CAUTION

Potential risk of personal injury or material damage.

CAUTION

To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when

using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions:

Hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.

These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.

Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future

reference.

Warning!

• When using the AC power adapter with your camcorder, connect the adapter to an outlet

with protective grounding.

•

Do not expose the camcorder battery to direct sunlight, heaters, radiators, ﬁre, or any other

source of excessive heat.

Caution

If you replace the battery with the wrong battery, you can cause an explosion.

Replace the battery with the same battery or an equivalent type.

If you plug the AC adapter into a 240V AC outlet, be sure to use a suitable plug adapter.

SAFETY WARNINGS

before reading this user manual

PRECAUTIONS

This camcorder is designed exclusively

for use with the high-capacity built-in

ﬂash memory 16GB (SMX-C24 only) and

an external memory card.

This camcorder records video in H.264/

AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video

Coding) format compliant with the

Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format.

Please note that this camcorder is not

compatible with other digital video

formats.

Before recording important video, make

a trial recording.

- Play back your trial recording to make

sure the video and audio have been

recorded properly.

The recorded contents cannot be

compensated for:

- Samsung cannot compensate for any

damages caused when recording is not

made normally or recorded contents

cannot be played back because of a

defect in the camcorder or memory

card. Also, Samsung cannot be held

responsible for your recorded video and

audio.

- Recorded contents may be lost due to

an error when handling this camcorder

or memory card, etc. Samsung shall

not be held responsible for the loss

of recorded contents, and cannot

compensate for any damages.

Make a backup of important recorded

data.

- Protect your important recorded

data by copying the ﬁles to a PC.

•

We recommend copying the data to

your PC or other recording media

for storage. Refer to the software

installation and USB connection guide.

camcorder is intended for consumer

use only.

- Data recorded on a card in this

camcorder from other digital/analog

media or devices is protected by the

without permission of the copyright

owner except for personal enjoyment.

Even if you record an event such as

a show, performance or exhibition

for personal enjoyment, it is strongly

recommended that you obtain

permission beforehand.

Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD)

with care:

- The LCD is a very delicate display

device: Do not press its surface with

excessive force, hit it, or prick it with a

sharp object.

- If you push the LCD surface, display

uneveness may occur.

If unevenness does not disappear,

turn the camcorder off, wait for a few

moments, and then turn it on again.

- Do not place the camcorder with the

open LCD screen down.

- Close the LCD monitor when not using

the camcorder.

•

Important information on use

Before using this camcorder

Important notes

Liquid crystal display:

- The LCD screen is a product of high

precision technology. Out of the total

pixels (approx. 230,000 pixels of an

LCD monitor ), 0.01% or less pixels may

be out (black dots) or may remain lit

as colored dots (red, blue, and green).

This shows the limitations of the current

technology, and does not indicate a fault

that will interfere with recording.

- The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer

than usual when the camcorder is cold,

for example, when outside in late fall,

or right after the power is turned on.

Normal brightness will be restored when

the temperature inside the camcorder

rises. Note that this will have no effect

on the image in a storage media, so

there is no cause for concern.

Hold the camcorder correctly:

- Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD

monitor when lifting it. The LCD monitor

could detach and the camcorder could

fall.

Do not subject the camcorder to impact:

- This camcorder is a precision machine.

Take great care that you do not strike it

against a hard object or let it fall.

- Do not use the camcorder on a tripod

in a place where it is subject to severe

vibrations or impact.

No sand or dust!

- Fine sand or dust entering the

camcorder or AC power adaptor could

cause malfunctions or defects.

No water or oil!

- Water or oil entering the camcorder or

AC power adaptor could cause electric

shock, malfunctions or defects.

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Heat on surface of product:

- The surface of the camcorder will be

slightly warm when used, but this does

not indicate a fault.

Be careful of unusual ambient

temperature:

- Using the camcorder in a place where

the temperature is over 104°F (40°C)

or lower than 32°F (0°C) may result in

abnormal recording/playback.

- Do not leave the camcorder on a

beach or in a closed vehicle where the

temperature is very high for a long time.

This could cause a malfunction.

Do not point directly at the sun:

- If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the

camcorder could malfunction or a ﬁre

could occur.

- Do not leave the camcorder with the

LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight.

This could cause a malfunction.

Do not use the camcorder near a

working TV or radio:

- This could cause noise to appear on the

TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

Do not use the camcorder near strong

radio waves or a strong magnetic ﬁeld:

- If the camcorder is used near strong

radio waves or a strong magnetic ﬁeld

such as that near a radio transmitter

tower or electric appliance, noise could

enter the video and audio your are

recording. During playback of normally

recorded video and audio, noise may

also be present in picture and sound.

Do not expose the camcorder to soot or

steam:

- Thick soot or steam could damage the

camcorder case or cause a malfunction.

•

Important information on use

Do not use the camcorder near

corrosive gas:

- If the camcorder is used in a place

where there is dense exhaust gas

generated by gasoline or diesel engines,

or corrosive gas such as hydrogen

sulphide, the external or internal

terminals could corrode, disabling

normal operation, or the battery

connection terminals could corrode, so

that the camcorder will not turn on.

Do not use the camcorder near an

ultrasonic humidiﬁer:

- Calcium and other chemicals dissolved

in water could scatter in the air, and

white particles could adhere to the

optical head of the camcorder which

could cause it to operate abnormally.

Do not clean the camcorder body with

benzene or thinner:

- The exterior coating could peel off or

the case surface could deteriorate.

- When using a chemical cleaning cloth,

follow the instructions.

Keep the memory card out of reach of

children to prevent swallowing.

To disconnect the AC adapter from a

wall socket, grasp and pull the plug.

Do not unplug by pulling the cord.

•

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Notes regarding trademarks

All the trade names and registered

trademarks mentioned in this manual or

important safety instructions

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15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such

as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

16. VENTILATION:

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the

CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating.

These openings must not be blocked or covered.

Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed, sofa,

rug, or other similar surface: on or near a radiator

or heat register. This CAMCORDER should

not be placed in a built-in installation such as

a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have

been adhered to.

17. POWER SOURCES:

The CAMCORDER should be operated only from

the type of power source indicated on the label.

If you are not sure of the type of power supply at

your home, consult your appliance dealer or local

power company. A CAMCORDER is intended

to be operated from battery power, or other

sources. Refer to the operating instructions.

18. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION:

This CAMCORDER may be equipped with

either a polarized 2-wire AC line plug (a plug

having one blade wider than the other) or a

3-wire grounding type plug, a plug having a third

(grounding) pin. If you are unable to insert the

plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug.

If the plug still fails to ﬁt, contact your electrician

to replace your outlet. Do not defeat the safety

purpose of the polarized plug.

19. POWER-CORD PROTECTION:

Power-supply cords should be routed so that

they are not likely to be walked on or pinched

by items placed upon or against them, paying

particular attention to cords or plugs, convenient

receptacles, and the point where they exit from

the unit.

20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:

CAMCORDER, be sure the antenna or cable

system is grounded to provide some protection

against voltage surges and built-up static

charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical

Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides

information with respect to proper grounding of

the mast and supporting structure, grounding

of the lead-in wire and supporting structure,

grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

discharge unit, size of grounding to conductors,

location of antenna-discharge unit, connection

to grounding electrodes and requirements for

the grounding electrode. See ﬁgure below.

21. LIGHTNING:

For added protection of this CAMCORDER

during a lightning storm or when it is left

unattended and unused for long periods of time,

unplug it from the wall outlet.

This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER

due to lightningand powerline surges.

22. POWER LINES:

An outside antenna system should not be

located in the vicinity of overhead power lines

or other electric light or power circuits where it

can fall into such power lines or circuits. When

installing an outside antenna system, extreme

care should be taken to keep from touching

such power lines or circuits as contact with them

might be fatal.

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

ELECTRIC

SERVICE

EQUIPMENT

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

ANTENNA

DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

23. OVERLOADING:

Do not overload wall outlets and extension

cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁre or electric

shock.

24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS:

Never push objects of any kind into this

CAMCORDER through openings as they may

touch dangerous voltage points or short out

a part that could result in a ﬁre or electric

shock. Never spill liquids of any kind onto the

CAMCORDER. Should spillage occur, unplug

unit and have it checked by a technician before

use.

25. SERVICING:

Do not attempt to service this CAMCORDER

yourself. Opening or removing covers may

expose you to dangerous voltage or other

hazards. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service

personnel.

26. DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE:

Refer servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel

under the following conditions:

a. When the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged.

b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects

have fallen into the CAMCORDER.

c. If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to

rain or water.

d. If the CAMCORDER does not operate

normally when you follow the operating

instructions,

Note: Adjust only those controls that are

covered in the user's manual. Improper

adjustment of other controls may result in

damage and it will often require extensive

work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the

CAMCORDER to its normal operation.

e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or

the cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct

change in performance, indicating a need for

service.

27. REPLACEMENT PARTS:

When replacement parts are required, be sure

the service technician has used replacement

parts speciﬁed by the manufacturer having

the same characteristics as the original part.

Unauthorized substitutions may result in ﬁre,

electric shock, or other hazards.

28. SAFETY CHECK:

Upon completion of any service or repairs to

this CAMCORDER, ask the service technician

to perform safety checks to determine that the

CAMCORDER is in safe operating order.

29. To prevent damage which may result in ﬁre or

shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to

rain or moisture.

30. When plugging the AC adapter into a 240V AC

socket, be sure to use a suitable plug adapter.

31. This product is covered by one or more of the

following U.S. patents:

5,060,220 5,457,669 5,561,649 5,705,762

5,987,4176,043,912 6,222,983 6,272,096 6,377,524

6,377,5316,385,587 6,389,570 6,408,408 6,466,532

6,473,7366,477,501 6,480,829 6,556,520 6,556,521

6,556,5226,578,163 6,594,208 6,631,110 6,658,588

6,674,6976,674,957 6,687,455 6,697,307 6,707,985

6,721,2436,721,493 6,728,474 6,741,535 6,744,713

6,744,9726,765,853 6,765,853 6,771,890 6,771,891

6,775,4656,778,755 6,788,629 6,788,630 6,795,637

6,810,2016,862,256 6,868,054 6,894,963 6,937,552

important safety instructions

USER INSTALLER CAUTION:

Your authority to operate this FCC certiﬁed

equipment could be voided if you make changes or

modiﬁcations not expressly approved by this party

responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules.

NOTE:

Hg LAMP(S) INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN

MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL,

STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS. For details

see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call

1-800-Samsung (7267864)

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,

pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference in a

residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio

communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular

installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following

measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help and for

additional suggestions. The user may ﬁnd

the following booklet prepared by the Federal

Communications Commission helpful: “How

to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference

Problems.” This Booklet is available from the

U.S. Government Printing Ofﬁce, Washington,

D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

FCC Warning

The user is cautioned that changes or

modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to

operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions;

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

CALIFORNIA USA ONLY

This Perchlorate warning applies only to

primary CR (Manganese Dioxide) Lithium coin

cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY

in California USA “ Perchlorate Material -

special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.

ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.”

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damage.

Heed all instructions carefully.

WARNING

Do not touch product.Prohibited action.WARNING

Death or risk of serious

personal injury.

This precaution must be kept.Do not disassemble

product.

CAUTION

Means that there is a

potential risk of personal

injury or material damage.

Unplug from power supply.

safety information

Do not bend the power-cord or

damage the AC power adaptor by

pressing on it with a heavy object.

There may be a risk of ﬁre or electric

shock.

Do not allow water, metal, or

inﬂammable matter to enter the

camcorder or AC power adaptor.

Doing so may pose a ﬁre hazard.

Do not aim the LCD screen directly

into the sun. Doing so could cause

eye injuries, as well as lead to

malfunctioning of internal parts of

the product.

Using the camcorder at

temperatures over 140°F (60°C)

may result in ﬁre. Keeping the

battery at a high temperature may

cause an explosion.

Do not disconnect the AC adaptor

by pulling on its power-cord, as this

could damage the power-cord.

No oil! Oil entering the camcorder

or AC power adaptor could cause

electric shock, malfunctions or

defects.

LIO

Do not use the AC adaptor if it has

damaged, split or broken cords or

wires. Doing so may cause ﬁre or

electric shock.

Do not overload outlets or

extension cords as this may result

in abnormal heat or ﬁre.

No sand or dust! Fine sand or

dust entering the camcorder or

AC power adaptor could cause

malfunctions or defects.

SAND

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Keep the camcorder away from

water when you use it near the

beach or pool or when it rains. There

is a risk of malfunction or electric

shock.

Keep the used lithium battery or

memory card out of the reach

of children. If the lithium battery

or memory card is swallowed

by children, consult a physician

immediately.

If the camcorder malfunctions,

immediately detach the AC adaptor or

battery from the camcorder

to avoid ﬁre or injury.

If the camcorder makes an abnormal

sound, or smells, or smokes, unplug the

power-cord immediately and request

service from a Samsung service center.

There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury.

Do not attempt to disassemble,

repair, or reform the camcorder or

the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of ﬁre

or electric shock.

Keep the power-cord unplugged

when not in use or during lightning

storms to prevent a ﬁre hazard.

When cleaning the AC adaptor,

unplug the power-cord to avoid

a risk of a malfunction or electric

shock.

Do not plug or unplug the power

cord with wet hands. There is a risk

of electric shock.

Do not connect the AC adaptor

unless the plug can be fully inserted

with no part of the blades exposed.

Do not dispose of battery pack in a

ﬁre as it may explode.

Never use cleaning ﬂuid or similar

chemicals. Do not spray cleaners

directly on the camcorder.

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CAUTION

safety information

Do not use the camcorder near

direct sunlight or heating equipment.

This may cause a malfunction or

injury.

Do not expose the camcorder to sudden

changes in temperature or humid

places. There is also a risk of defect

or electric shock when using outdoors

during lightning storms.

Do not expose the camcorder to

insecticide. Insecticide entering the

camcorder could cause the product to

operate abnormally. Turn the camcorder

off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc.

before using insecticide.

Do not use the camcorder near dense

exhaust gas generated by gasoline or

diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as

hydrogen sulphide. Doing so may corrode

the external or internal terminals, disabling

normal operation.

Do not expose the camcorder to

soot or steam. Thick soot or steam

could damage the camcorder case

or cause a malfunction.

Do not leave the camcorder in a

closed vehicle where the

temperature is very high for a long

time.

Do not use the camcorder on a

tripod (not supplied) in a place

where it is subject to severe

vibrations or impact.

Do not drop or expose the camcorder,

battery pack, AC adaptor, or other

accessories to severe vibrations or

impact. This may cause a malfunction

or injury.

Do not press the surface of the

LCD with force or hit it with a

sharp object. If you push the LCD

surface, display unevenness may

occur.

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Do not place the camcorder with

the open LCD screen down.

Do not leave the LCD monitor open

when not using the camcorder.

Do not hold the camcorder by the

LCD monitor when lifting it. The

LCD monitor could detach and the

camcorder could fall.

Do not wipe the camcorder body

with benzene or thinner. The

exterior coating could peel off or the

case surface could deteriorate.

Do not use the camcorder near

TV or radio. This could cause

noise on the TV screen or to radio

broadcasts.

Do not use the camcorder near strong

radio waves or magnetism such as

speakers or large motors. Noise could

enter video or audio that are being

recorded.

Keep important data separately.

Samsung is not responsible for data

loss.

Use Samsung-approved accessories

only. Using products from other

manufacturers may cause overheating,

ﬁre, explosion, electric shock or

personal injuries due to abnormal

operation.

Place the camcorder on a stable

surface and a place with ventilation

openings.

Use the mains plug where it can

be readily operable. If any problem

occurs with the product, the mains

plug must be removed to disconnect

power completely. Turning off the

power button on the product does

not completely disconnect the power.

QUICK START GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMCORDER

PREPARATION

ABOUT THE STORAGE

MEDIA

RECORDING

PLAYBACK

09 What's included with your camcorder

10 Front & left view

11 Rear & bottom view

12 Using the hand strap

12 Adjusting the LCD screen

13 Basic camcorder positioning

14 Connecting a power source

16 Checking the battery state

19 Basic operation of your camcorder

20 Switching to the power saving mode

21 LCD screen indicators

Turning the screen indicators on/off

26 Shortcut menu (OK guide)

28 Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time

, and OSD Language

30 Selecting the storage media

(SMX-C24 only)

31 Inserting / ejecting the memory card

32 Selecting a suitable memory card

34 Recordable time and capacity

35 Recording videos

36 Quick view function in the record mode

37 Recording with ease for beginners :

Smart Auto Mode

38 Taking photos

39 Zooming in and out

40 Changing the playback mode

41 Playing videos

43 Viewing photos

44 Changing the menu settings

44 Recording menu items

45 iSCENE

46 Video

Resolution

47 Photo Resolution

47 16:9 Wide

48 EV (Exposure Value)

49 Back

Light

50 Focus

52 Anti-Shake (HDIS)

53 Digital

Effect

54 Fader

55 Wind cut

55 Digital

Zoom

56 Time Lapse REC

58 Guideline

59 Playback menu items

59 Play option

60 Delete

61 Protect

62 Story-Board Print

63 Using

VIEW

64 Copy: SMX-C24 only

65 Divide

66 Combine

Share Mark

68 Slide Show

69 Slide Show Option

69 File Info

70 Changing the menu settings in "settings"

71 Settings menu items ( )

72 Storage Info

73 Format

73 File No.

74 Time Zone

75 Date Type

76 Time Type

76 Date/Time Display

RECORDING OPTIONS

PLAYBACK OPTIONS

SETTINGS OPTIONS

USING WITH A WINDOWS

COMPUTER

CONNECTING TO OTHER

DEVICES

MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

77 LCD Brightness

77 LCD Color

78 LCD Enhancer

78 Auto LCD Off

79 Menu Design

79 Transparency

80 Beep Sound

80 Shutter Sound

81 Auto Power Off

81 PC Software

82 TV Display

82 Default Set

83 Version

83 Demo

84 Checking your computer type

85 What you can do with a Windows

computer

86 Using the Intelli-studio program

Transferring videos/photos from the

camcorder to your computer

94 Connecting to a TV

95 Viewing on a TV screen

Recording (dubbing) images on a VCR

or DVD/HDD recorder

97 Maintenance

98 Additional information

99 Using your camcorder abroad

100 Troubleshooting

109 Specifications

contents

1. Insert a memory card.

page 31

• You can use commercially available SDHC

(SD High Capacity) or SD memory cards

with this camcorder.

• Set the appropriate storage media.

(

SMX-C24

only)

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot.

page 14

• Gently slide the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in the ﬁ gure.

3. Charge the battery fully.

page 15

• The battery is fully charged when the CHG (charging) indicator light turns green.

quick start guide

You can record videos in H.264 format!

You can record videos in H.264 format, which enables you to conveniently email and share videos

with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder.

+

This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder.

See the reference pages for more information.

STEP2: Record with your camcorder

STEP1: Get ready

Recording start/stop

button

Zoom lever

CHG indicator

LCD screen

Photo button

Recording

start/stop button

Battery pack release switch

Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 recording format. The H.264 format codes

and records high quality video while using signiﬁ cantly less memory storage capacity.

You can record videos in SD (standard deﬁ nition). The default setting is "TV Fine

(720x480/60i)".

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You can not take photos while you are recording videos.

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quick start guide

Recording videos with

H.264 format

Recording photos

Your camcorder uses advanced H.264

compression technology to give you

the

clearest video quality.

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1. Open the LCD screen.

2. Press the Power

button.

3. Press the Recording start/stop

button.

•

To stop recording, press the

Recording start/stop button.

Captures a moving subject instantly and

saves the scene as a photo image.

1. Open the LCD screen.

2. Press the Power

button.

3. Press the Photo

button fully when

you are ready.

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STEP3: Play back videos or photos

You can ﬁ nd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.

1. Press the Mode

button to select the Play mode.

• The thumbnail index view appears. The thumbnail of the latest created or played ﬁ le

is highlighted.

2. Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen.

• You can switch between the video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever.

3. Use the Control button (









) to select a desired video or photo, and then

press the Control button (OK).

Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen

Viewing on a TV

You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV.

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STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos

Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on your

Windows computer.

Using the Intelli-studio program built into your camcorder, you can

import videos/photos into your computer, edit them, or share them with

friends and family. For details, see page 84.

quick start guide

STEP5: Delete videos or photos

If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos

that you have saved to a computer from the camcorder's storage media. Then you can record

new videos or photos on newly freed-up space.

Press the Mode

button to select the Play mode



Press the MENU button



Control button (









/OK) to select "Delete."

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The Intelli-studio runs automatically when you connect the camcorder to a Windows computer

if you have speciﬁed "PC Software: On" in the Settings menu.

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Viewing the videos/photos from your PC

1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via the USB cable.

• A new ﬁle saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window.

Click "Yes". The uploading procedure starts.

2. The new ﬁles are saved to your PC and registered to "

Contents Manager

" in the Intelli-studio

program.

• You can arrange the ﬁles by different options such as Face, Date, Location, etc.

3. You can double-click the ﬁle you would like to start playing.

Sharing videos/photos on YouTube/Flickr/Facebook

Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web

site with a single click. Click the "Share "



"Upload" tab on the browser.

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"Contents Manager"

Saved ﬁles

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items are missing from your box,

call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.

getting to know the camcorder

Model name Color

Built-in

memory

Memory

card slot

LCD

screen

Lens

SMX-C20BN/C200BN Black -

1 slot

color

10x

(Optical),

1200x

(Digital)

SMX-C20RN/C200RN Red -

SMX-C20LN/C200LN Blue -

SMX-C20UN/C200UN Purple -

SMX-C24BN Black 16GB

SMX-C24RN Red 16GB

SMX-C24LN Blue 16GB

SMX-C24UN Purple 16GB

- Although some features of the models are different, they operate in the same way.

The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is

not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of

accessories.

A memory card is not included. See page 32 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.

Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a printed quick start guide.

(Optional accessories) : This is an optional accessory. To buy one, contact your nearest Samsung

dealer.

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Battery pack

(IA-BH130LB)

AD43-00190A

AC power

adaptor

(AA-MA9 type)

AD44-00151A

Audio/Video

cable

AD39-00168A

USB cable

AD39-00169A

Hand strap

AD63-04220A

User manual CD

AD46-00291A

Quick start guide

AD68-04491A

Checking your accessories

Memory card

1109-001415

Carrying case

AD69-00929A

Optional accessories

getting to know the camcorder

FRONT & LEFT VIEW

Lens

Recording start/stop button

Control button (

/OK),

Zoom (W/T) button

MENU button

LCD screen

Power

button

Built-in speaker

Share button

Display

button

Mode

button

SMART AUTO /

VIEW button

Charging indicator (CHG)

Hand strap hook

Photo

button

Zoom lever (W/T)

󱯎

󱯐

󱯒

󱯔

󱯖

󱯘

󱯚

󱯜

󱯞

󱯠

󱯡

󱯢

󱯣

󱯤

󱯥

Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.

REAR & BOTTOM VIEW

Jack/ Battery pack/ Memory card cover Memory card slot

USB jack (

) Battery pack slot

AV jack (AV) Internal microphone

DC IN jack (DC IN) Tripod receptacle

Battery pack release switch

󱯎

󱯐

󱯒

󱯔

󱯖

󱯘

󱯚

󱯜

󱯞

SD/SDHC

Usable Memory Cards

(512MB~32GB)

USING THE HAND STRAP

Attach the strap as illustrated below. When you shoot, place your hand through the loop to

prevent the camcorder from being dropped and damaged.

preparation

This section provides information that you should know before using this camcorder such as how to use the

provided accessories, how to charge the battery, and how to setup the operation mode and initialize setup.

ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN

The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing.

1. Open the LCD screen with your ﬁ nger.

•

The screen opens up to 90°.

2. Rotate the LCD screen.

•

When you open the LCD, you can rotate

it back 25° (to the ﬁ rst click) so that it is

parallel with the lens.

• You can also rotate it up to 180° towards

the lens and up to 90° backward.

To view recordings more conveniently,

rotate the screen by 180° towards the lens,

then fold it back to the body.

• Remove ﬁ ngerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.

• When the LCD screen is rotated by 180° toward the lens, the left and the right sides of the subject

are shown in reverse as if you were looking at a mirror. This is not a problem and does not affect

the image being recorded.

Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder.

BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING

Use both hands while taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking.

Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting.

Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration.

1. Hold the camcorder with both of your hands.

2. Put one hand through the hand strap loop.

3. Make sure your footing is stable and there is no

danger of colliding with another person or object.

4. Angle the camcorder down at a 25

degree angle.

See note below.

• This camcorder lens shooting angle is approx. 25˚ higher than the rest of the camcorder body.

Make sure the camcorder lens is angled for proper shooting.

• We recommend you keep the sun behind you while shooting.

Adjusting the shooting angle

25˚

CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE

Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your camcorder.

Use the IA-BH130LB battery pack only.

The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase.

We recommend you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of

your camcorder.

•

preparation

Remove the battery pack from the camcorder while not in use.

We recommend you charge an additional battery pack in preparation for prolonged outdoor use.

Additional battery packs can be purchased from samsungparts.com.

•

Battery pack insertion/ejection

Inserting the battery pack Ejecting the battery pack

1. Slide the battery slot cover down, and

then let it open up as shown in the ﬁ gure

above.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery slot

until it locks.

Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo

is facing the LCD display side of the

camcorder as shown in the ﬁ gure.

3. Push the battery cover down until it meets

the camcorder body, then slide it up to

close.

•

1. Slide down, and then open the battery

slot cover. Then, push the Battery pack

release switch.

Gently push the battery pack release

switch in the direction shown in the

ﬁ gure above to eject the battery.

2. Pull the ejected battery out in the direction

shown in the ﬁ

gure.

3. Push the battery cover down until it meets

the camcorder body, then slide it up to

close.

•

[Battery pack release] switch

1. Insert the battery into the camcorder.

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2. Make sure the camcorder is off.

3. Open the back cover of the unit.

4. Charge the battery using the

AC power adaptor or USB cable.

The CHG (charge) lamp lights up

and charging starts. When the

battery is fully charged, the

charging (CHG) lamp turns green.

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Make sure you plug the adaptor

cable or USB cable into the

camcorder in the proper direction.

See the

ﬁgures

to the right.

Using

the AC

power

adaptor

Connect the AC power adaptor

to the camcorder properly and

plug the AC power adaptor in

the wall outlet.

Using

the USB

cable

Connect the USB cable to

the camcorder properly and

connect the other end to a

USB port of a PC.

•

When recording indoors with an available wall outlet, you can use the AC power supply instead of

the battery pack to power the camcorder.

When charging, if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected, the AC power

adaptor will override the USB.

If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more charging time will be needed.

We recommend you you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging.

•

Charging the battery pack at temperatures below 50°F (10°C) may take longer or prevent the

battery pack from charging fully (The green indicator will not turn on).

Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect

the AC power supply to the camcorder.

Fully charge the battery pack before use.

When using the AC power supply, place it close to the wall outlet. If you experience a malfunction

while using the camcorder, unplug the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet.

Do not use the AC power supply in a conﬁned space, such as between furnishings.

•

Connecting the AC power adaptor

Connecting the USB cable

Wall Outlet

PRECHECK!

Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder.

Use the battery pack and the AC power adapter provided with the camcorder.

•

Charging the battery

You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable.

Charging state

Charge

Charging Fully Charged Error

LED Color

(Orange) (Green) (Orange Blink)

The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state.

preparation

Charging (CHG) lamp

Battery level

indicator

State Message

Fully charged

25%~50% used

50%~75% used

75%~95% used

95%~99% used

Exhausted (ﬂ ickers):

The device will be forced to

turn off after 3 minutes.

Change the battery pack as soon as possible.

(ﬂ ickers): The device will be forced to turn off

after 3 seconds.

"Low battery"

The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack.

Battery Level Display

CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE

You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity.

When battery charge errors occur continuously, contact a SAMSUNG authorized service center or

Samsung Customer Care.

Before using the camcorder, charge the battery.

Above ﬁ gures are based on a fully charged battery pack at normal temperature.

Low ambient temperature may affect the use time.

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