Samsung SMX-F43 User Manual

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User Manual

Memory Camcorder

key features of your memory camcorder

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High-resolution color widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD)

Samsung memory camcorder utilizes a 2.7-inch 230k pixel Widescreen LCD which allows bright and clear monitoring. In addition, the LCD Enhancer adjusts color and brightness to the screen lighting conditions for better monitoring under strong sunlight.

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

Latest video compression technology, H.264, uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time with the same size storage.

Simple & easy user interface

Designed to provide optimized and easy use with an ergonomic design. An improved Graphics User Interface offers a new and fresh look as well as an easy operation. Left-side touch buttons provide a new and interactive way to access basic functions.

Animated thumbnail view

The camcorder displays an animated preview in the video thumbnail mode. When you highlight a thumbnail, the selected thumbnail will show the video playback. This animated thumbnail feature simpliﬁes the way you search for a video clip.

Automatic scene detection

User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your memory camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance.

Twice the memory options (Built-in memory(8GB(SMX-F43 only),16GB(SMX-F44 only))

The memory camcorder’s external memory slot accepts high capacity SDHC cards. Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the memory type of your choice. In addition to this slot, the memory camcorder has built-in memory.

High-resolution image through Mobile DNIe

The Samsung memory camcorder has 3DNR (3-dimensional noise reduction), high-sensitivity color expression (intelligent color expression), High performance Anti-Shake (HDIS: Hyper DIS) and automatic face detection features.

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Capture visions further than the eye can see : 52x Optical Power Zoom, 65x IntelliZoom, and 2200x Digital Zoom

Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation enables clearer digital zooming, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.

Time lapse recording catches the moment

You can record a long scene in short intervals. Record artistic, documentary videos including the passage of clouds, blooming ﬂ owers etc. Use this function to make UCC (User Created Contents) videos, educational programs or for other purposes.

Direct upload of your videos to the web!

The built-in editing Intelli-studio software installs directly from this camcorder to your PC, enabling convenient connection with a USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to websites such as YouTube, Flickr and Facebook. Sharing the contents with your friends is simpler than ever before.

Make a digest of your video with Storyboard Printing!

This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video and saves them into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to understand the overall topic.

Various methods for playback with the Multi View Option!

Multi View Option enables you to sort thumbnails of recorded videos and photos by different display options (recording, recorded date). This function is useful when playing back recorded ﬁ les in your preferred order.

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This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected video

and saves them into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of

your video, helping you to understand the overall topic.

before reading this user manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean;

WARNING

CAUTION

PRECHECK!

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.

Means that there is a potential risk of death or serious injury.

Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product.

To prevent potential malfunction to the camcorder or to maintain the current setting.

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

Settings required before using a function.

PRECAUTIONS

• This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.

• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre or similar.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains

socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

Warning!

Caution

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON USE

Before using this camcorder

• This camcorder is designed exclusively for use with the high-capacity builtin memory (8GB(SMX-F43 only), 16GB(SMX-F44 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

damage caused when a recording cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card. Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.

- Recorded contents may be lost due to a

mistake when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be responsible for compensation for damages due to the loss of recorded contents.

•

Make a backup of important recorded data.

Protect your important recorded data by copying the ﬁles to a PC. We also recommend you to copy it from your PC to other recording media for storage.

Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.

•

Copyrights: Please note that this camcorder is intended for individual use only.

Data recorded on the storage media in this camcorder using other digital/analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of the copyright, 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.

About this user manual

Thank you for purchasing this Samsung Camcorder. Please read this user manual carefully before you use the camcorder and keep it handy for future reference. Should your camcorder fail to operate correctly, refer to Troubleshooting.

This User Manual covers models SMX-F40, SMX-F400, SMX-F43 and SMX-F44.

• The SMX-F40 and SMX-F400 do not have built-in ﬂash memory and uses memory cards. Although some features of SMX-F40, SMX-F400, SMX-F43, SMX-F44 models are different, they operate in the same way.

• Illustrations of model SMX-F40 are used in this user manual.

before reading this user manual

• 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 other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

• In this user manual’s function descriptions, the icon on the on-screen display section means that it will appear on the screen when you set the corresponding function.

Ex) TV Super Fine - “Video Resolution” Submenu item page 47

item contents

"TV Super

(If set, corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen.)

• Descriptions of the “built-in memory” in

The following terms are used in this manual:

• ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press

• The terms ‘photo’ and ‘still image’ are used

• For Open Source licenses information,

Videos recorded in 720x480(60i) resolution at

Fine"

super-ﬁne image quality.

this user manual apply only to the following models: SMX-F43(8GB), SMX-F44(16GB)

the Record Start/Stop button to start recording until you press again to pause the recording.

interchangeably with the same meaning.

refer to the “Opensource.pdf” in the provided CD-ROM.

on-screen

display

Notes regarding trademarks

• All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

• The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark.

• Microsoft DirectX® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• Intel registered trademarks or trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Macintosh, Mac OS are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.

• YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Flickr™ is a trademark of Yahoo.

• Facebook is a trademark of Facebook Inc.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Adobe Acrobat are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

, Windows®, Windows Vista® and

, Core™, and Pentium® are the

important safety instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Warning

To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture.

Caution

Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such

8. as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁt into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11. Only use attachment/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer. Use only with the cart, stand,

12. tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel.

15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or

16. VENTILATION: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided

This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit.

This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.

When a cart the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury fromtip-over.

when unused for long periods of time.

Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as powersupply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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.

is used, use caution when moving

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important safety instructions

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)

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 leadin 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 and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning

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and 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.

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: Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and 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

by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualiﬁed technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation.Z

e. If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the

cabinet has been damaged.

f. When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct

change in performance, this indicates 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 and 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. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used.

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

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)

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.”

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.

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safety information

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully.

Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury.

CAUTION

Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product

WARNING

Prohibited action.WARNING

product.

Unplug from the power supply.

Do not touch the product.

This precaution must be kept.Do not disassemble the

Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result

in abnormal heat or re.

No sand or dust! Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.

Using the camcorder at temperatures over 60℃(140℉)

may result in re. Keeping the

battery at a high temperature may cause an explosion.

No oil! Oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or defects.

Do not allow water or metal and

inammable matter to enter the

camcorder or AC power adaptor.

Doing so may pose a re 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.

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 re or

electric shock.

Do not disconnect the AC adaptor by pulling on its power-cord, as this could damage the powercord.

Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so may

cause re or electric shock.

Do not connect the AC adaptor

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unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed.

Do not dispose of battery pack in

a re as it may explode.

Never use cleaning uid or similar

chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder.

Keep the camcorder away from

water when used 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 physician immediately.

Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands. There is a risk of electric shock.

If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound, or smell or smokes, unplug

Keep the power-cord unplugged

when not in use or during lightning storms. There is a risk of

re.

When cleaning the AC adaptor, unplug the power-cord. There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock.

the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung

service center. There is a risk of re

or personal injury.

If the camcorder malfunctions, immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder.

There is a risk of re or injury.

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk

of re or electric shock.

CAUTION

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

Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.

Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam. Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction.

Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or a humid place. 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 fail to operate normally. Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet, etc. before using insecticide.

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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 leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle for a long time, where the temperature is very high.

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 wipe the camcorder

body with benzene or thinner.

The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.

Do not leave the LCD screen open when not using the

camcorder

Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall.

Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may

cause overheating, re, explosion,

electric shock or personal injuries caused by abnormal operation.

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.

Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio: This could cause noise on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts.

Place the camcorder on a stable surface and a place with ventilation openings.

Other manufacturers of optional accessories compatible with this camcorder is responsible for their own products. Use the optional accessories according to the safety instructions. Samsung shall not

be responsible for any malfunction and risk of re, electric shock and damages occurred by using unauthorized accessories.

Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers and a large motor. Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded.

Keep important data separately.

Samsung is not responsible for data loss.

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contents

qUICK START GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMCORDER

IDENTIFYING THE SCREEN DISPLAYS

PREPARATION

BASIC OPERATION OF THE CAMCORDER

ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA

BASIC RECORDING

BASIC PLAYBACK

05 You can record videos in H.264 format!

09 What's included with your camcorder

10 Location of controls

12 LCD screen indicators

17 Attaching the grip belt

17 Adjusting the LCD screen 18 Connecting a power source 20 Checking the battery state

23 Turning your camcorder on/off 23 Switching to the power saving mode 24 Setting the operation modes 24 Using the display( ) touch button 25 Using the back light touch button 25 Using the LCD enhancer function 26 Shortcut menu (OK guide) 27 Shortcut function using the control joysticks 28 Setting the time zone and date/time for the ﬁrst time 29 Selecting the languages

30 Selecting the storage media (SMX-F43/F44 only) 31 Inserting and removing a memory card

(not supplied)

32 Selecting a suitable memory card 35 Recording videos

36 Taking photos 37 Quick view function in the record mode 38

Recording with ease for beginners (SMART AUTO mode)

39 Zooming 40 Changing the playback mode

41 Playing back videos 43 Viewing photos

RECORDING OPTIONS

PLAYBACK OPTIONS

SYSTEM SETTING

44 Changing the menu settings 45 Menu items 46 iSCENE 47 Video Resolution 48 Photo Resolution 49 16:9 Wide 50 White Balance 52 Aperture 53 Shutter Speed 55 EV (Exposure Value) 56 C.Nite 57 Focus 59 Anti-Shake(HDIS) 60 Digital Effect 61 Fader 62 Wind Cut 63 Zoom Type 64 Time Lapse REC 66 Guideline

67 Menu items 68 Multi View Option 69 Play Option 70 Delete 71 Protect 72 Story-Board Print 73 Using VIEW 74 Copy (SMX-F43/F44 only) 75 Edit (Divide) 76 Edit (Combine) 77 Slide Show 78 Slide Show Option 78 File Info

79 Menu items ( ) 80 Storage Type (SMX-F43/F44 only) 80 Storage Info 81 Format 82 File No. 82 Time Zone 84 Date/Time Set 84 Date Type 85 Time Type 85 Date/Time Display 86 LCD Brightness

contents

CONNECTING TO A TV

86 LCD Color 87 Auto LCD Off 87 Menu Design 88 Transparency 88 Beep Sound 89 Shutter Sound 89 Auto Power Off 90 PC Software 90 TV Display 91 Default Set 91 Version 91 Language 92 Demo

93 Connecting to a normal (standard deﬁnition)

TV (16:9/4:3)

DUBBING VIDEOS

USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

SPECIFICATIONS

104

114

117

95 Dubbing to a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder

96 Checking your computer type

97 What you can do with a Windows computer 98 Using the intelli-studio program 102 Using as a removable storage device

104 Troubleshooting

114 Maintenance

115 Additional information 116 Using your camcorder abroad

quick start guide

You 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 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.

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.

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page 30 (SMX-F43/F44 only)

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot.

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page 18

STEP1: Get ready

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quick start guide

Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realize the clearest video quality.  page 47

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.

• Set the lens cover open/close switch to

open ( ).

Press the Recording start/stop button.

• To stop recording, press the Recording

start/stop button.

1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.

• Set the lens cover open/close switch to

open ( ).

2. Press the PHOTO button fully when you are ready.

Recording videos with H.264 format

Taking photos

• Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 recording format, which achieves efﬁ cient coding of high quality video with less capacity.

• You can record videos in SD (standard deﬁ nition). The default setting is “TV Fine (720x480/60i).”  page 47

• You can not take photos while you are recording videos.

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STEP2: Record with your camcorder

LCD screen

Power ( ) button

Recording start/ stop button

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Recording start/

stop button

Zoom lever

MODE indicator

MODE button

PHOTO button

STEP3: Play back videos or photos

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 simply switch between video and photo

thumbnail view using the zoom lever.

3. Use the Control (///) joystick to select a desired video or photo, and then press the Control button (OK).

Viewing the LCD screen of your camcorder

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

Viewing on a TV

• You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV.  pages 93~94

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

Using the Intelli-studio program built in your camcorder, you can import video/photos onto your computer, edit or share the videos/photos with your friends. For details, see pages 98~101.

STEP4: Save recorded videos or photos

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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 will start.

2. The new ﬁles are saved to your PC and registered to "Contents Manager" on the Intelli-studio program.

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

Contents Manager

Saved ﬁles

Folders directory on you PC

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

Sharing the videos/photos onto YouTube/Flickr/Facebook

Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with a single click. Click on the “Share”  “Upload” tab on the browser. page 101

The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer (when you specify “PC Software: On”).  page 90

STEP5: Delete videos or photos

If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos data that have been saved on a computer from the storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space.

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Press the MODE button to switch the Play mode  Press the MENU button  Control joystick (////OK) to select "Delete." page 70

getting to know the camcorder

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WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center.

Model name Color

SMX-F40BN/

F400BN

SMX-F40SN/

F400SN

SMX-F40RN/

F400RN

SMX-F40LN/

F400LN SMX-F43BN Black SMX-F43SN Silver SMX-F43RN Red

SMX-F43LN Blue SMX-F44BN Black SMX-F44SN Silver SMX-F44RN Red

SMX-F44LN Blue

• The shape is the same for all models. Only the color is different.

Checking your accessories

Black

Silver

Red

Blue

built-in

memory

8GB

16GB

Memory card slot

1 slot Color

LCD

screen

Lens

52x (Optical),

65x (Intelli),

2200x (Digital)

Battery pack

(IA-BP210E)

(AD43-00196A)

AC power adaptor

(AA-MA9 type)

(AD44-00151A)

Audio/Video cable

(AD39-00155A)

USB cable

(AD39-00169A)

Optional accessories

User manual CD

(AD46-00292A)

• The exact appearance of each item may vary by model.

• 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 such as the AC adaptor or the batteries.

• 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 quick start guide (printed).

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

Quick start guide

(AD68-04500A)

Carrying case

(AD69-00929A)

Memory card

(1109-001415)

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f=2.1-109.2mm F:1.8

LOCATION OF CONTROLS

Front & Left View

❶

❷ ❸ ❹

1 Lens 2 MENU button 3

Control joystick (////OK), Zoom (W/T) joystick 4 Recording start/stop button 5 LCD screen 6 Memory card/Jack cover

USB jack (

ⓐ

Memory card slot

ⓑ

AV jack (AV)

ⓒ

CHG (charging) indicator

ⓓ

DC IN jack (DC IN)

ⓔ

❽

❿





❼

❺

)

❻

ⓑ

ⓐ

Built-in speaker

7 8 Display ( ) touch button 9 LCD Enhancer ( ) touch button 10 Back Light ( ) touch button 11

SMART AUTO touch button / VIEW touch button 12 Power ( ) button 13 MODE button

ⓒ

ⓔ

ⓓ

Right Top & Bottom View

❶ ❷

❻

❺

❽

❸ ❹

1 Zoom lever (W/T) 2 PHOTO button 3 Grip belt 4 Grip belt hook

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

Rear View

1 Mode indicator

: Record mode (Video/Photo) : Play mode

2 Recording start/stop button 3 Battery pack slot

5 Lens cover open ( )/close ( ) switch 6 Internal microphone 7 Battery pack release switch (BATT.) 8 Tripod receptacle

❼

❶

❷

❸

1 Time Lapse REC * 2 Operating mode (STBY (Standby) /



(Recording))

3 Time counter

(Video recording time:

remaining recordable time)

4 Photo image counter (Total number of

recordable photos)

Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

6 Battery info. (Remaining battery level) 7 Photo Resolution / Video Resolution 8 Anti-Shake (HDIS) 9 LCD Enhancer * 10 Back Light 11 Wind Cut 12 Fader * 13 Zoom (Optical Zoom / Intelli-Zoom /

Digital Zoom)

14 Date/Time Display 15 Time Zone 16 Digital Effect 17 EV (Exposure Value) * 18 Manual Aperture */ Manual Shutter

Speed */ C.Nite *

19 Manual Focus */ Face Detection * 20 White balance 21 SCENE / SMART AUTO 22 Record mode ( / )

The available functions vary depending on the selected operation mode, and different indicators appear depending on the setting values.

LCD SCREEN INDICATORS

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Record ( / ) mode only.

• Press the MODE button to select the Record ( / ) mode.  page 24

• The above screen is an example for explanation: It is different from the actual display.

• The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB SDHC memory card capacity.

• Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder is turned off and on again.

• For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice.

• This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it.

• The total number of recordable photos is counted based on available space on the storage media.

• The number of recordable photos on the OSD is a maximum of 9,999.

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Video and Photo record mode

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4 5

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Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

1 Quick View 2 Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection /

Manual Focus)

3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 EV (Exposure Value) *

5 iSCENE

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STBY

SCENE

Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual)

1 Manual Control Bar/ Value 2 Menu name 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 Value adjust (down)

5 Value adjust (up)

• The illustration above shows the EV (Exposure Value) screen.

• Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder restarts.

• The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. Pressing the OK button will display a shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen.

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Video Play mode : Single View

1 Video Play mode 2 Play Status ( Play () / Pause (

❙ ❙

) /

Search (

) / Frame-by-frame

(





) / Slow motion (



 ))

3 Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time) 4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Video Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 File Name (File number) 10 Date/Time Display 11 Play Option

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Video play ( ) mode only.

• Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. page 24

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Video Play mode : Thumbnail View

1 Video Play mode 2 Copy Selected

(SMX-F43/F44 only)

Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (

SMX-F43/F44

only))

4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 5 Now / Total ﬁ le number 6

Error File

7 Scroll bar 8

Delete Selected

9 Button Guide 10 Edit (Combine) 11 Protection 12 Recorded time

Video Play mode

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Video Play mode : Single (Volume)

1 Volume Bar 2 Date/Time Display

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Video Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide)

1 Forward playback search

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page 42 (Skip/Search/Slow motion/

Frame-by-frame)

2 Volume Down 3 Play () / Pause (

❙ ❙

)

4 Reverse playback search



page 42 (Skip/Search/Slow motion/

Frame-by-frame)

5 Volume Up

0:00:00/0:00:55

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Photo Play mode : Single View

1 Photo Play mode 2 Slide Show 3 Image counter

(Current image / total number of recorded images)

4 Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

5 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 6 Photo Resolution 7 Protection 8 LCD Enhancer 9 File Name (File number) 10 OK Guide (Next image) 11 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 12 OK Guide (Previous image)

Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View

1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection 3 Storage media (Memory card or built-in

memory (SMX-F43/F44 only))

4 Battery info (Remaining battery level) 5 Now / Total ﬁ le number 6

Error File

7 Scroll bar 8

Delete Selected

9 Button Guide 10 Copy Selected (SMX-F43/F44 only) 11 File name (File number)

PRECHECK!

• This On Screen Display (OSD) is shown in Photo Play ( ) mode only.

• Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode. page 24

Photo play mode

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1.6M

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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 initialise setup.

ATTACHING THE GRIP BELT

Adjust the length of grip belt so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb.

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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 towards the lens.

• You can 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.

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

• When the LCD screen is rotated by 180°, the left and right sides of the subject are shown in reverse, which produces horizontally ﬂ ipped image.

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

• To adjust the LCD brightness and color, refer to the page 86.

• The super ﬁ ne LCD technology enabled about 99.99% pixels on the LCD screen. Although one or two black dots or bright dots(red, blue, white) could appear on the screen, this is not a malfunction and does not affect the recorded image.

Please note if the hand strap is adjusted too tight and you use excessive force to insert your hand, the hand strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged.

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Battery pack insertion/ejection

It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder.

Inserting the battery pack

Insert the battery pack into the battery

pack slot until it softly clicks.

• Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing front when the camcorder is placed as shown in the ﬁ gure.

Ejecting the battery pack

1. Gently push the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in the diagram to eject the battery.

2. Push down and lift the battery pack to pull out in the direction as shown in the diagram.

CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE

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

• Use the IA-BP210E battery pack only.

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

• Use only Samsung-approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers. Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, ﬁ re or explosion.

• Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries.

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

• It is recommended to prepare an additional battery pack for prolonged outdoor use.

• Additional battery packs can be purchased from samsungparts.com.

preparation

Insert

Eject

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