Samsung SMX-K400BP, SMX-K400LP, SMX-K400SP, SMX-K40BP, SMX-K40LP Owner Manual

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Memory Camcorder

user manual

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SMX- K40BP/SMX- K40SP/SMX- K40LP SMX- K44BP/SMX- K44SP/SMX- K44LP SMX-K45BP/SMX- K45SP/SMX- K45LP SMX-K400BP/SMX- K400SP/SMX- K400LP SMX-K442BP

key features of your memory camcorder

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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 and clear monitoring. In addition, the LCD Enhancer adjusts colour 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.

SSD (Solid State Drive) adopted as built-in memory (16GB (SMX-K44/K442 only), 32GB (SMX-K45 only))

SSD based on ﬂash memory has been adopted as built-in memory for the camcorder. SSD helps the camcorder boot, read data and operate the software much faster than normal HDD (Hard Disk Drives). Also, SSD is very stable, durable and makes less noise while in operation. It is environment-friendly because low electric power is required.

User-friendly functions

User-friendly EASY Q optimises your memory camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance.

Twice the memory options (16GB (SMX-K44/K442 only), 32GB (SMX-K45 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 colour expression (intelligent colour expression), High performance Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabiliser), and automatic face detection features.

Capture visions farther than the eye can see : 52x Optical Power Zoom, 65x Intelli-Zoom, 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.

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This function captures a moving subject instantly and saves the scene as a photo image.

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 programmes 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 only with a USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to YouTube or Flickr. 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.

Make all your recordings with a simple VIEW button!

This function provides the preview of storyboard to be printed, which gives you digest of the recorded video without viewing the whole sequence of it.

SD-quality images to HD-quality images, using up-scaling function!

You can enjoy high ﬁ delity viewing of your video recorded in SD quality if your TV supports HD quality displaying by set the HD OUTPUT switch on the side of your

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Various methods for playback as you want with Multi View Option!

Multi View Option provides sorting thumbnails of recorded videos and photos by order of recording, recorded date, and the iSCENE mode which can be used for playback at your preferred order.

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safety warnings

What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

Death or risk of serious personal injury.

Potential risk of personal injury or material damage.

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.

precautions

Warning!

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

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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.

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important information on use

BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER

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This camcorder is designed exclusively for use with the high-capacity built-in memory (16GB (SMX-K44/ K442 only), (32GB (SMX-K45 only)) and an external memory card.

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This camcorder records video in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with the Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format.

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Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.

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Before recording important video, make a trial recording.

- Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.

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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.

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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.

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- Data recorded on a card in this camcorder from other digital/analogue media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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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 unevenness 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.

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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 coloured 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 at low temperature, as in cold areas, 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.

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Hold the camcorder correctly:

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

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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.

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No sand or dust!

- Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio:

- This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.

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Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:

- If the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio transmitter tower or

electric appliances, it may cause distortion to the video and audio being recorded. During playback of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.

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Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam:

- Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction.

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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 power will not turn on.

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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.

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Do not clean the camcorder body with benzene or thinner:

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

- When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.

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Keep a memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.

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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.

ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL

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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.

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The 'SMX-K44', 'SMX-K442' and 'SMX-K45' have a 16GB and 32GB built-in memory respectively but also use memory cards. The 'SMX-K40', 'SMX-K400' does not have built-in memory and uses memory cards exclusively. Although some features of 'SMX-K40', 'SMX-K400', 'SMX-K44', 'SMX-K442' and 'SMX-K45' are different, they operate in the same way.

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Illustrations of model SMX-K40 are used in this user manual.

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The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.

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Designs and speciﬁcations of storage media and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.

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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) Submenu item of “Video Resolution” ➥page 55

item contents on-screen display

"TV Super Fine" Videos recorded in 720x576(50i) resolution at super-ﬁne image quality.

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

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Descriptions of the “built-in memory” in this user manual apply only to the following models: SMX-K44/K442(16GB), SMX-K45(32GB)

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NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARK

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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.

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Windows® is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries.

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Macintosh® is trademark of Apple Inc.

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YouTube® is a trademark of Google Inc.

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Flickr® is a trademark of Yahoo! Inc.

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All the other product names mentioned herein may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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Furthermore, “TM” and “®” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.

Correct disposal of batteries in this product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate battery return systems)

This marking on the battery, manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. Where marked, the chemical symbols Hg, Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury, cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006/66. If batteries are not properly disposed of, these substances can cause harm to human health or the environment.

To protect natural resources and to promote material reuse, please separate batteries from other types of waste and recycle them through your local, free battery return system.

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(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)

Correct Disposal of This Product

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government ofﬁce, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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

Death or risk of serious personal injury.

Unplug from power supply.Do not touch product.Prohibited action.WARNING

Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or material damage.

WARNING

Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or ﬁre.

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

This precaution must be kept.Do not disassemble product.CAUTION

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 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 allow water or metal and inﬂammable matter to enter the camcorder or AC power adaptor. Doing so may pose a ﬁre hazard.

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.

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

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

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

Never use cleaning ﬂuid or similar chemicals. Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder.

Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

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

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

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.

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 smells or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre. There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury.

Do not dispose of battery pack in a ﬁre as it may explode.

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.

Keep the power-cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms to prevent ﬁre hazard.

If the camcorder malfunctions, immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder immediately to avoid ﬁre or injury.

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Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment. This will especially shorten the operation range of the remote control which uses infrared rays.

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

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 expose the camcorder to sand or water when recording at the beach or pool, or recording on a rainy day. Doing so may cause a malfunction or electric shock.

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

Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time.

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.

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precautions during use

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 leave the LCD monitor open when not using the camcorder.

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.

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Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down.

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

Use Samsung-approved accessories only. Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating, ﬁre, explosion, electric shock or personal injuries due to abnormal operation.

Do not wipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner. The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could

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.

deteriorate.

QUICK START GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMCORDER

PREPARATION

ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA

RECORDING

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07 You can record videos in H.264 format!

11 What's included with your camcorder

12 Front & left view 13 Right & top / bottom view 14 Rear view

15 Attaching the grip belt 15

Attaching the core ﬁlter

Adjusting the LCD screen

Connecting a power source

Basic operation of your camcorder

Switching to the power saving mode 25 LCD screen indicators 30

Turning the screen indicators on/off ( ) 30 Using the LCD enhancer function 31

Setting the Anti-Shake (OIS: Optical Image Stabilizer) ( ) 32

Shortcut menu (OK guide) 33 Using the control buttons 34

Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time & OSD Language

36 Selecting the storage media (SMX-K44/K442/K45 only) 37

Inserting / ejecting a memory card 38

Selecting a suitable memory card 40

Recordable time and capacity

42 Recording videos 43 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q Mode) 44 Taking photos 45 Zooming in and out

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PLAYBACK

RECORDING OPTIONS

PLAYBACK OPTIONS

46 Changing the playback mode 47 Playing videos 50 Viewing photos

Changing the menu settings

53 Menu items 54 Using the recording menu items 54 iSCENE 55 Video Resolution 55 Photo Resolution 56 16:9 Wide 56 White Balance 57 Aperture 58 Shutter Speed 59 EV (Exposure Value) 60 C.Nite 60 Back Light 61 Focus 63 Digital Effect 64 Fader 64 Wind Cut 65 Zoom Type 66 Time Lapse REC 68 Guideline

69 Menu items 70 Multi view option 71 Play option 72 Delete 73 Protect 74 Copy

(SMX-K44/K442/K45 only)

75 Using the VIEW 76 Story-board print 77 Edit (Divide) 79 Edit (Combine) 80 Slide show 81 Slide show option 81 File info

SETTINGS OPTIONS

82 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" 83 Menu items 84 Using the settings menu items 84 Storage Type (SMX-K44/K442/K45 only) 84 Storage Info 85 Format 85 File No. 86 Time Zone 88 Date/Time Set 88 Date Type 88 Time Type 89 Date/Time Display 89 LCD Brightness 89 LCD Colour 90 Auto LCD Off 90 Menu Design 90 Transparency 91 Beep Sound 91 Shutter Sound 91 Auto Power Off 92 Quick On STBY 93 PC Software 93 TV Display 93 Default Set 93 Version 93 Language 94 Demo 94 Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC)

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CONNECTING TO OTHER

DEVICES

USING WITH A WINDOWS

COMPUTER

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MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SOURCES

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95 Connecting to a TV

98 Viewing on a TV screen 99

Recording (dubbing ) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder

Checking your computer type

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101 What you can do with a Windows computer 102 Using the Intelli-studio programme 108 Transferring videos/photos from the camcorder to your

computer

110 Maintenance 111 Additional information 113 Using your camcorder abroad

114 Troubleshooting

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Specifications

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quick start guide

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This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.

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.

Step1: Get ready

1. Insert a memory card. ➥page 37

• You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) cards with this camcorder.

• Set the appropriate storage media. ➥page 36 (SMX-K44/K442/K45 only)

2. Insert the battery into the battery slot. ➥page 16

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Step 2: Record with your camcorder

LCD screen

Zoom lever

PHOTO button

Recording start/stop button

CHG indicator

RECORDING VIDEOS WITH H.264 FORMAT

Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realize the clearest video quality. ➥page 109

1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.

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You can also turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power

2. Press the Recording start/stop button.

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To stop recording, press the Recording start/ stop button.

• 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 (720x576/50i).” ➥page 55

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

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RECORDING PHOTOS

1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder.

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Step 3: Play back videos or photos

VIEWING THE LCD SCREEN OF YOUR CAMCORDER

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

1. Press the MODE button to select the Play mode.

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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.

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You can simply switch between 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 ON A TV

• You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV. ➥page 98

Step 4: Save recorded videos or photos

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

Using the Intelli-studio programme built in your camcorder, you can import videos/photos into your computer, edit or share the videos/photos with your friends. For details, see page 102.

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IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC

1. Launch the Intelli-studio programme by connecting the camcorder to

your PC via the USB cable.

• A new ﬁ le saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, the uploading procedure will start.

2. Click “Import folder” to import the videos or photos from the PC to the Intelli-studio, you will see the ﬁ les location on the Intelli-studio browser.

3. You can double-click on the ﬁ le you would like to start playing.

Folders directory on your PC

“Import folder” button

Imported Files

SHARING VIDEOS/PHOTOS ON YouTube/Flickr

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 to Share Site” tab on the browser. ➥page 106

The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer (when you specify “PC Software: On”). ➥page 93

Step 5: 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.

Press the MODE button to switch the Play mode  Press the MENU button  Control button ( / /  / /OK) to select "Delete." ➥page 72

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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 Centre.

Model Name

SMX-K40/SMX-K400 SMX-K44/SMX-K442 16GB

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SMX-K45 32GB

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memory card slot

LCD screen Lens

1 slot colour

52x (Optical),

65x (Intelli),

2200x (Digital)

Battery pack

(IA-BH130LB)

Quick start guide User manual CD Core ﬁlter

Memory card

(Optional)

AC power adaptor

(AA-MA9 type)

Carrying case

(Optional)

Audio/Video cable USB cable

Mini HDMI cable

(Optional)

The contents may vary depending on the sales region.

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Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local

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Samsung dealer. SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of accessories such as the AC adaptor or the batteries. A memory card is not included. See page 38 for memory cards

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compatible with your camcorder. Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start

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guide (printed). (Optional) : This is an optional accessory. To buy one, contact

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your nearest Samsung dealer.

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FRONT & LEFT VIEW

MENU button Anti-Shake (OIS) ( ) button

Control button (//// OK), Zoom (W/T) button LCD Enhancer ( ) button

Recording start/stop button EASY Q button

LCD screen Display ( )/ VIEW button

Power

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RIGHT & TOP / BOTTOM VIEW

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Zoom lever (W/T) Battery pack/ Memory card cover

PHOTO button

Grip belt

Grip belt hook OPEN

Built-in speaker Tripod receptacle

Internal microphone

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

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Memory card slot

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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.

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

WARNING

camcorder may be damaged.

ATTACHING THE CORE FILTER

Attach the core ﬁ lters to the cables. The core ﬁ lter reduces interference.

1. To open the core ﬁ lter, release the stoppers on both ends of the core ﬁ lter.

2. Attach the core ﬁ lter to the cable near its connecter as shown in the diagram.

3. Close the core ﬁ lter until it clicks shut.

Take care not to damage the cable.

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When connecting a cable, attach the end with the

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core ﬁ lter to the camcorder.

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.

WARNING

When the LCD screen is rotated by 180°, the left and right sides of the subject are shown in reverse, which produces

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horizontally ﬂ ipped image. Remove ﬁ ngerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth.

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a USB cable

Wind the cable so that it is not slack.

a mini HDMI cable

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CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE

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

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Use the IA-BH130LB battery pack only.

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

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

1. Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the diagram.

2. Insert the battery pack into the battery slot until it locks.

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Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing up while

the battery pack is placed as shown in the diagram.

3. Slide and close the battery slot cover.

Ejecting the battery pack

1. Pull the ejected battery out in the direction as shown in the diagram.

2. Slide and close the battery slot cover.

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

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

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Additional battery packs can be purchased from samsungparts.com.

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Charging the battery

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

1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder. ➥page 23

2. Insert the battery in the camcorder. ➥page 16

Open the connector cover of the unit.

4. Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable.

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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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Using the AC power adaptor

Using the USB cable

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Charging the battery pack at low temperature may take longer or fail

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to fully charge (green indicator will not turn on).

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Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder.

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Fully charge the battery pack before use.

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When using the AC power supply, place it close to the wall outlet. If you experience a malfunction while using the camcorder, separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet.

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

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When recording indoors with an available wall outlet, it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack.

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It is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 50˚F~86˚F (10°C ~ 30°C).

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

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If the camcorder is turned on, the battery will still charge, but more charging time will be needed. It is recommended you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging.

Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly and plug the AC power adaptor in the wall outlet.

Connect the USB cable to the camcorder properly and connect the other end to a USB port of a PC.

Connecting the AC power adaptor

Connecting the USB cable

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Charging indicator

Tips for battery identiﬁ cation

The colour of the LED indicates the charging status.

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If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green.

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While the battery is being charged, the charge indicator lights orange.

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If an error occurs while the battery is being charged, the charge indicator blinks orange.

Charging (CHG) lamp

The colour of the charging indicator shows the charging state.

Charging state

LED Colour (Orange) (Green) (Orange Blink)

Charging Fully Charged Error

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Battery Level Display

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

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State Message

Fully charged 20%~40% used 40%~60% used 60%~80% used -

Exhausted (ﬂ ickers): The device will soon turn off.

Change the battery pack as soon as possible.

(ﬂ ickers): The device will be forced to turn off after 3 seconds.

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.

80%~99% used -

"Low battery"

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Charging, recording and playback times with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.)

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For your reference, the approximate time with fully charged battery pack:

Battery type IA-BH130LB

Charging time

Video resolution

Continuous

Mode

- The time is only for reference. Figures shown above are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may differ according to user and condition.

- We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function.

recording time

Playback time

Using a AC power adaptor

Using a USB cable

720 x 576 (50i) 640 x 480 (25p)

TV Super

Fine ( )

TV Fine ( )

TV Normal

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approx. 120min.

approx. 130min.

Continuous Recording (without zoom)

The continuous recording time of the camcorder in the table shows the available recording time when the camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording starts. When actually recording, the battery pack may discharge 2-3 times faster than this reference, since the record start/stop and zoom functions are being operated, and playback is performed. Prepare additional charged battery pack(s) to allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder. Note that the battery pack discharges faster in a cold environment.

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Web Fine ( )

2 hr.

4 hr.

Web Normal

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About the battery pack

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The beneﬁts of the battery pack: the Battery pack is small but has a large power capacity. It should be recharged at temperatures between 50°F ~ 86°F (10°C ~ 30°C). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its usage time is reduced and it may cease to function. If this happens, place the battery pack in your pocket or any other warm, protected place for a short time, then reattach it to the camcorder.

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The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 °C (77 °F). As the environmental temperature and conditions vary, the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions.

Handling the battery pack

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To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it.

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To save battery power, you can set the operation for 5 minutes. To disable this option, change the setting of "Auto Power Off" to "Off." ➥page 91

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Do not allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals.

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Make sure that the battery pack ﬁts ﬁrmly into place. Do not drop the battery pack. Dropping the battery pack may cause damage.

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Be careful to keep the battery pack out of the reach of children. It is a choking hazard if swallowed.

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Frequent use of the LCD screen or using the fast forward or rewind buttons wears out the battery pack faster.

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Remove the battery pack from the camcorder for safekeeping after using your camcorder.

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Leaving the battery pack for an extended period of time may discharge the battery pack completely.

- A battery pack which is completely discharged may not turn on the recharging LED during charging. It is designed to protect the battery pack. If the recharging LED turns on normally within 5 minutes, use the battery pack as normal.

"Auto Power Off" function, which turns off the camcorder if there is no

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