Samsung SMX-K44LN - Manuals

BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER This camcorder is designed exclusively for use with the high-capacity built-in memory (16GB (SMX-K44 only), (32GB (SMX-K45 only)) and an external memory card. This camcorder records video in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with the Standar...

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. 8. Do not install nea...

English _ix 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...

x_English IMPORTANT NOTE 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 disappea...

xii_English NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARK 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. Windows ® is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corp...

English _xiii precautions during use WARNING Do not overload outlets or extension cords as this may result in abnormal heat or fire. 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. ~GGGG{ ~ { Do not allow wa...

contents qUICK START GUIDE 07 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMCORDER 11 PREPARATION 15 ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA 36 RECORDING 42 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...

contents 46 Changing the playback mode 47 Playing videos 50 Viewing photos 51 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 Ba...

SETTINGS OPTIONS 82 75 Using VIEW 76 Story-board print 77 Edit (Divide) 79 Edit (Combine) 80 Slide show 81 Slide show option 81 File info 82 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" 83 Menu items 84 Using the settings menu items 84 Storage Type (SMX-K44/K45 only) 84 Storage Info 85 Format 85...

contents 95 Connecting to a TV 98 Viewing on a TV screen99 Recording (dubbing ) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 100 Checking your computer type 101 What you can do with a Windows computer 102 Using the Intelli-studio program 108 Transferring videos/photos from the camcorder to your computer 110 ...

quick start guide ✪ 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 37 • You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) cards with this camcorder. • Set the appropriate sto...

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. Your camcorder turns on automatically when you open the LCD screen. You can also turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. 2. Pre...

VIEWING ON A TV • You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV. ➥ page 98 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. The thumbnail index view appears...

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 105 The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to...

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. ✪ The exact shape of each item may vary by model. Battery pack (IA-BH130LB) AD43-00190A AC power adaptor (AA-MA9 type) AD...

FRONT & LEFT VIEW getting to know your camcorder 12_English 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 ( ) button HD OUTPUT switch (ON/...

RIGHT & TOP / BOTTOM VIEW SDHC Usable Memory Card (32GB Max) Zoom lever (W/T) Battery pack/ Memory card cover PHOTO button ⓐ    Battery pack slot Grip belt ⓑ    Memory card slot Grip belt hook OPEN Built-in speaker Tripod receptacle Internal microphone 4 12 3 6 7 8 5 9 English _13 Be careful not...

14_English getting to know your camcorder REAR VIEW Mode indicator Jack cover : Record mode (Video/Photo) ⓐ     HDMI jack ( ) : Play mode ⓑ     USB jack ( ) MODE button ⓒ     AV jack (AV) Recording start/stop button ⓓ     DC IN jack (DC IN) CHG (charging) indicator 4 1 2 3 5 ⓐⓑ ⓓ ⓒ 5 4 2 3 1

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. English _15 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder...

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. Battery pack insertion/ejection It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery pa...

Charging the battery 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 3. Open the connector cover of the unit. 4. Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or U...

Charging indicator Tips for battery identifi cation ✪ The color of the LED indicates the charging status. If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green. While the battery is being charged, the charge indicator lights orange. If an error occurs while the battery is being charged...

Charging, recording and playback times with fully charged battery pack (with no zoom operation, etc.) For your reference, the approximate time with fully charged battery pack: Battery type IA-BH130LB Charging time Using the AC power adaptor approx. 2 hr. Using the USB cable approx. 4 hr. Video resol...

About the battery pack 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...

Using a household power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. Using the camcorder with the AC power adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outl...

When using this camcorder for the fi rst time When you use your camcorder for the fi rst time or reset it, the time zone screen appears for the startup display. Select your geographical location and set the date and time. If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time y...

SWITCHING TO THE POWER SAVING MODE • The power saving mode does not work in the following situations: - When the camcorder has a cable connection. (USB, AV or HDMI) - While recording, playback, or the slideshow is being operated. - When the LCD screen is opened. • The camcorder consumes the less bat...

LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 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, th...

Quick ViewFocus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection/Manual Focus)Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / ReturnEV (Exposure Value) *iSCENE Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 2 3 4 5 Video and Photo record mode :Shortcut menu (Manual) Manual Control Bar/ ValueMenu name Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Ret...

100-0001 JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM 2 3 4 1 11 567 9 10 8 0:00:00/0:00:55 100-0006 Normal View 1/10 0:00:55 1 2 3 4 78 9 1 6 10 11 5 Move Play Photo 12 3 4 English _27 Video Play mode : Single View Video Play modePlay Status ( Play (  ) / Pause ( ❙ ❙ )) Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time)Storage med...

preparation 28_English Reverse playback search ➥ page 33 ( Skip/Search/Slow motion/Frame-by-frame)Volume DownPlay (  ) / Pause ( ❙ ❙ ) Forward playback search ➥ page 33 ( Skip/Search/Slow motion/Frame-by-frame)Volume Up Video Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 2 3 4 5 Date/Time DisplayVolume Ba...

3 4 English _29 Photo Play mode : Single View Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View Photo Play modeProtectionStorage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-K44/K45 only)) Battery info (Remaining battery level)Now / Total fi le numberError FileScroll bar Delete SelectedButton GuideCopy Selected (SMX-K...

USING THE LCD ENHANCER FUNCTION Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image. This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight. You can also adjust the screen brightness in two-level increments. 1. Press the LCD ENHANCER ( ) button. LCD adjust ( ) indicator appears and the LCD bright...

English _31 SETTING THE ANTI-SHAKE (OIS: OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZER) ( ) This function works only in Record mode. ➥ page 23 Anti-Shake (OIS) is a function that, within reasonable limits, compensates for shaking movements produced when fi lming hand-held. Anti-Shake (OIS) provides a more stable image w...

SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) The Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. ✪ For example: Setting EV (Exposure Value) in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu (OK guide). 1. Press the OK button in STBY mode. The Shortcut menu (OK guide) ...

English _33 SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Button Record ( / ) mode Play ( ) mode Menu selection Video Play ( ) mode Photo Play ( ) mode OK - Access the shortcut menu- Confirm selection- Exit the shortcut menu - Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed - Playback / Pause Single image playb...

INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE Initial setting is available in all operating modes. To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language. To store the date and time during recording, set the time zone and date/time. Turning the power on and sett...

English _35 Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. 2. Press the Control button (  /  ) to select "Settings." The menus in "Settings" mode will appear. 3. Press th...

SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-K44/K45 ONLY) You can record on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. You can use SDHC cards on your camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on a memory card manufacture...

INSERTING / EJECTING A MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1. Turn the camcorder off. 2. Slide and open the battery/memory card cover as shown in the fi gure. 3. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot until it softly clicks in the direction of the arrow shown in the fi gure. 4. Close the cov...

SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media. You can use an SDHC memory card. (Memory cards must be purchased separately.) - You can also use an SD memory card, but recommended that you use an SDHC memory card with your camcorder. (SD cards up to 2GB are suppor...

Handling a memory card It is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing a memory card to avoid data loss. It is not guaranteed that you can use a memory card formatted by other devices. Be sure to format your memory card using this camcorder. You have to format newly-purchased memor...

RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY The following shows the camcorder’s maximum recording time and number of images according to the resolution / memory capacity. For recording videos and photos, please note the approximate maximum limits. • • 1GB 1,000,000,000 bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less...

recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are described below and on the following pages. RECORDING VIDEOS The camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder and the other one is on the LCD panel. Select the one that works best for you...

RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY q MODE) With the EASY Q function, most of the camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. You can also turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. 2. Pre...

TAKING PHOTOS You can take photos with the PHOTO button. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. You can also turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button. Set the appropriate storage media. ➥ page 36 (SMX-K44/K45 only) (If you want to record on a memory card, insert a memory card...

ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 65x Intelli-zoom and 2200x digital zoom. To zoom in Slide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto). (Or press the Control button (  ) on the LCD panel.) To zo...

You can view recorded videos and photos in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. In the thumbnail index view, you can directly select and display a desired image without using fast forwarding and rewinding. This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. You can easil...

PLAYING VIDEOS This function works only in Video Play ( ) mode. You can fi nd a desired video image quickly using the thumbnail index view. 1. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥ page 23 Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥ page 36 (If you wan...

If there is no fi le stored to view, the message "Empty" appears. Video fi les may not playback on the camcorder in the following cases: - Video fi les edited or renamed on a PC - Video fi les recorded by devices other than the camcorder - Video fi le formats that are not supported The built...

Various Playback Operations Still playback (pause) (  / ❙❙ ) Press the OK button during playback. - To resume normal playback, press the OK button again. Search playback ( / ) During playback, press and hold the Control button (  ) for forward search, or to the left for reverse search. Pressing th...

VIEWING PHOTOS This function works only in Photo Play ( ) mode. You can fi nd and view desired photos quickly using the thumbnail index view. 1. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥ page 23 Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥ page 36 (If you w...

CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. 1. Open the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder. You can also turn the camcorder on by pressing the Power ( ) button...

MENU ITEMS Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode. For operation details, see the corresponding page. ➥ pages 54~68 Recording menu items Items Record ( / ) mode Default value Page iSCENE  Auto 54 Video Resolution  TV Fine 55 Photo Resolution  1696x960 (16:9 Wide) 55 16:9 Wide ...

USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can the menu items for video or photos recording. i SCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of various modes depending on subject conditions, recordin...

English _55 Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. This camcorder can record in "TV Super Fine" , "TV Fine" , "TV Normal" , "Web Fine" and "Web Normal" modes. The "TV Fine" mode is set as the factory default. item con...

16:9 Wide You can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback (16:9 Wide/4:3 aspect ratio). item contents on-screen display "Off" Disables the function. Displays the image in 4:3 aspect ratio. Select to use the standard display aspect ratio of 4:3 on the screen. Non...

English _57 A subject can be recorded under various types of lighting conditions indoors (natural, fl uorescent, candlelight, etc.). Because the color temperature is different depending on the light source, the subject tint will differ depending on the white balance settings. Use this function for a...

58_English The image may not seem smooth when a high shutter speed is setted. When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens. Shutter speed 1/100 seconds means the shutter box is opened for 1/100 seconds. Faster shutter speed is recom...

English _59 EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. Settingtheexposuremanually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as the value is automatically adjuste...

60_English Back Light When a subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. item contents on-screen display "Off" Disables the function. None "On" Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Backlightinginfluences...

English _61 Focus The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). You can also manually focus on a subject depending on the recording conditions. item contents on-screen display "Auto" In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables y...

62_English Focusingmanuallyduringrecording: This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to infi nity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode. 1. Press the Control button (  /  ) to select "M...

English _63 Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. There are 10 different digital effect options. item contents on-screen display...

64_English recording options Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. item contents on-screen display "Off" Disables the function. None "In" As soon as you start...

English _65 Zoom Type The memory camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent and digital zoom when recording videos. item contents on-screen display "OpticalZoom" Only optical zoom is available up to 52x. None "Intelli-Zoom" - The camcorder zooms the full width of the ...

66_English Time Lapse REC • Time Lapse REC records still images at specifi c intervals you can set, and plays them as one video fi le. • This function is useful for observing the movement of clouds, the changes in daylight or blooming fl owers, etc. item contents on-screen display "Off" Disa...

English _67 Time Lapse REC records image frames at a predefi ned interval produce a time-lapse video. Time Lapse REC is useful for fi lming in the following situations: - Blooming fl owers - Insect’s skin-casting - Clouds rolling by in the sky • This function is disabled after being used one time. •...

68_English Guideline Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. item contents on-screen display "Off" Disables the function. None "Cross" Records the subj...

English _69 MENU ITEMS Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode. See pages 46-50 for playback information and button operation. See pages 70-81 for details on menu items during playback. Playback menu items Items Video ( ) Photo ( ) Default value Page Multi View Option (Thum...

70_English MULTI VIEW OPTION The Multi View Option enables you to sort thumbnails of recorded video or photos in the order of recording, recorded date, and the iSCENE mode for playback. 1. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥ page 23 Set the appropriate storage m...

English _71 PLAY OPTION You can set a specifi c playback style according to your preference. 1. Press the MENU button  Control button (  /  ) to select "PlayOption." 2. Select an option by pressing the Control button (  /  ) and then press the OK button. item contents on-screen display ...

72_English playback options DELETE You can erase your recordings one by one, or all at once. 1. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥ page 23 Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥ page 36 (If you want to playback images on a memory card, insert a...

English _73 PROTECT You can protect saved important videos (or photos) from accidental deletion. Protected images will not be deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory. 1. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥ page 23 Set the appropriate stora...

74_English COPY (SMX-K44/K45 ONLY) Images are copied to the destination storage while original images are left in the source storage. It copies from the currently used memory to another. For example, if the built-in memory was used, it copies to a memory card. 1. Open the LCD screen and then the cam...

English _75 USING VIEW This function provides a preview of the 16 image storyboard from a selected video to be printed. ➥ page 76 1. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥ page 23 Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥ page 36 (If you want to playb...

76_English STORY-BOARD PRINT 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. 1. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automati...

78_English TheDividefunctionisnotavailableinthefollowingconditions: - If the total recorded time of the video is less than 6 seconds. - If you trying to divide sections without leaving 3 seconds at the beginning and the end. - If the remaining section of the storage media space is less than approx. ...

80_English SLIDE SHOW You can playback all the photos stored in the storage media automatically. 1. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥ page 23 Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-K44/K45 only) ➥ page 36 (If you want to playback images on a memory card, inse...

82_English CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN "SETTINGS" You can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings. 1. Open the LCD screen and then the camcorder is powered on automatically. ➥ page 23 ...

English _83 MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the camcorder. Settings menu items ( ) Items Record ( / ) mode Play mode (Thumbnail index screen) Play mode (Full image display mode) Default values Page Video Photo Video Photo Storage Type *      Memory 8...

84_English USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS Storage Info It shows you the storage information. You can view the storage media, used memory space and available memory space. settings contents on-screen display "Memory" (SMX-K44/K45 only) It shows you the memory information of the built-in memory...

English _85 File No. File numbers are assigned to recorded files in the order they were recorded. settings contents on-screen display "Series" Assigns file numbers in sequence even if a memory card is replaced with another one or after formatting, or after deleting all files. The file number...

86_English Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while travelling. settings contents on-screen display "Home" The clock will be used according to your setting on the "Date/TimeSet" menu. Select it when using this camcorder for the fi rst t...

English _87 The times are based on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Cities used to set the time zone Cities Time zone Cities Time zone London, Lisbon +00:00 Adelaide +09:30 Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Frankfurt +01:00 Guam, Sydney, Brisbane +10:00 Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara +02:00 Solomon...

88_English Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly. ➥ page 34 Date Type You can select the desired date type. settings contents on-screendisplay 2009/01/01 Displays the date in the order of year, month (two-digit) and day. 2009/01/01 JAN/01/2009 Displays the dat...

English _89 LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. Pressing the Control button (  ) will brighten the screen whereas pressing the Control button (  ) will darken the screen. A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery p...

90_English Auto LCD Off To reduce power consumption, the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes. settings contents on-screen display "Off" Disables the function None "On" When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes...

English _91 Beep Sound You can set the beep sound to on/off. If there is a beep sound when operating the menu settings, the setting is turned on. settings contents on-screen display "Off" Disables the function None "On" When on, a beep will sound every time a button is pressed. None ...

92_English Quick On STBY When you are going to record frequently for an extended time, use the Quick On STBY function. In standby mode, closing the LCD screen will commence the Quick On STBY mode to reduce energy consumption. Once you are ready to record again, this function enables the camcorder to...

English _93 PC Software If you set PC Software to on, you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your PC. You can download the stored videos and photos stored on the camcorder to your PC’s hard disk. Editing video/photo fi les is also available using the...

94_English Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily. settings contents on-screen display "Off" Disables the function None "On" Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on th...

English _95 connecting to other devices You can enjoy viewing your video recorded in SD in HD quality by setting the HDOUTPUT switch on the side of your camcorder to “ON” . This connection is used when upconverting SD quality recorded images to HD for playback on an HDTV. When playing back SD-qualit...

96_English The HDMI jack on the camcorder is provided for output usage only. If the Anynet+ supported TV is connected with the camcorder, turning on the camcorder may turn the TV's power on. If you don’t want this function, set “Anynet+(HDMI-CEC)” to “Off.” ➥ page 94 Use only the HDMI 1.3 cable when...

98_English VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN You can enjoy widescreen recordings on an HDTV (or a regular TV). 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the input connection the camcorder is connected to. Refer to your TV's instruction manual to see how to set the input selector on your TV. 2. Select the...

English _99 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER You can record (dub) images played back on this camcorder onto other video devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Use the Audio/Video cable (provided) to connect the camcorder to another video device as shown in the following f...

100_English using with a Windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. Checkyourcomputertypebeforeusing!!! To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type first. Then, take the steps belo...

English _101 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using a USB cable. Main Functions • By using the built-in editing software, ‘Intelli-studio’ on your camcorder, you can enjoy the following operations:...

102_English USING THE INTELLI-STUDIO PROGRAM Using the built-in Intelli-studio program in your camcorder, you can transfer video/photo fi les onto your PC and edit them on your computer. The Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage video/photo fi les by using the simple USB ca...

104_English Step3.Playingbackvideos(orphotos) You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1. Run the Intelli-studio program. ➥ page 102 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings. • Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, according to the...

English _105 Step5.Sharingthevideo/photosonline Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1. To do this, select “Share” in the main Video window. 2. Click “Add” and move the video or photo (drag and drop) to the sharing window for upload...

106_English Exportingthevideos/photostoyourcamcorder.1. Select the desired files to export. 2. Click on the ( ) icon to export the files to your camcorder. 3. The following pop-up window appears. 4. Click on the “OK” to export files. The files are saved to your camcorder. 1. Launch the Intelli-studi...

English _107 InstallingIntelli-studioapplicationonaWindowscomputer • When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer. Moreover, the application can be updated automatically and run directly on the Windows comp...

108_English TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Photos Videos Step1.Viewingthecontentsofstoragemedia(built-inmemoryormemorycard) 1. Check the “PCSoftware:Off” setting...

English _109 Structureoffoldersandfilesonthestoragemedia The folder and fi le structure for built-in memory or memory card is as follows. Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or fi le name. It may not be playable. •• Imageformat Videos Videos are compressed in H.264 format. The fi le extens...

110_English maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCE Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfil any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. ✪ For safekeeping...

English _111 Tocleanthelens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fingers. If necessary, wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. - Mold may form if the lens is left dirty. - If the lens looks dimmer, turn off the camcorder and leav...

112_English Battery packs The supplied battery pack is a lithium-ion battery. Before using the supplied battery pack or an optional battery pack, be sure to read the following cautions: Toavoidhazards - Do not burn. - Do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, carry the battery in a plas...

English _113 NTSC-compatiblecountries/regions Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc. PAL-compatiblecountries/regions Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greec...

114_English troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING ✪ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warningindicatorsandmessages Power source Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The bat...

English _115 Recording Message Icon Informs that... Action Write Error - Some problems occured while writing data to storage media. Format storage media using menus after backing-up important files to your PC or another storage media. • Release the EASY Q - You cannot operate some functions manually...

116_English Playback Message Icon Informs that... Action Read Error - Some problems occurred during reading data from storage media. Format storage media using menus after backing up important files to PC or another storage device. • The Number of video files is full. Cannot copy videos. - Folder an...

English _117 ✪ If you encounter any problems using your camcorder, check the following before asking for a service repair. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptomsandsolutions Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder doe...

118_English Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top/ bottom or on the left/right. It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display specification. • U...

English _119 Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions are not operable. Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ➥ page 37 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. ➥ page 85 •• Image cannot be deleted. You cannot ...

120_English Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the Recordingstart/ stop button does not start recording. There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media. Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock. The internal temperature of your camc...

122_English Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. Set "Focus" to "Auto." ➥ page 61 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. ➥ page 61 The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear t...

English _123 Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution When using the videos, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it correctly. • Cannot play a video file properly on a PC. A video co...

124_English General operations Symptom Explanation/Solution The date and time are incorrect. Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? The backup built-in rechargeable battery may be discharged. ➥ page 34 • Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the computer. Remove the ba...

English _125 Symptom Explanation/Solution Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback mode. Most of the menu items cannot be selected when you set the EASYQ function. If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on th...

126_English Model Name: SMX-K40BN/SMX-K40SN/SMX-K40LN/SMX-K44BN/SMX-K44SN/SMX-K44LN SMX-K45BN/SMX-K45SN/SMX-K45LN System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264/AVC Format Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) Recording resolution TV Super Fine (about 5.0Mbps), TV Fine (abo...

SAMSUNG LIMITEDWARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective ...

RoHScompliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominat...