Page 2 - key features of your memory camcorder; Simple & Easy User Interface; English
key features of your memory camcorder 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 adjustscolor and brightness to the screen lighting conditions ...
Page 4 - safety warnings; What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :; Death or risk of serious personal injury.; Potential risk of personal injury or material damage.; precautions; Caution; Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : WARNING Death or risk of serious personal injury. CAUTION Potential risk of personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these...
Page 5 - BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER; Before recording important video, make a trial recording.
BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER This camcorder is designed exclusively for use wth the high-capacity built-in flash memory (8GB (SMX-C13 only), (16GB (SMX-C14 only)) and an external memory card. This camcorder records video in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format compliant with the Stan...
Page 6 - important safety instructions; Warning
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...
Page 9 - CALIFORNIA USA ONLY; - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different; FCC Warning; including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 5,457,6...
Page 10 - IMPORTANT NOTE; camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.; Liquid crystal display:; important information on use
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 uneveness may occur. If unevenness does not disappea...
Page 12 - NOTES REGARDING TRADEMARK; is a trademark of Google Inc.; ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL; “Video Resolution”; item
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 Cor...
Page 13 - precautions during use
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 attemperatures over 140°F (60°C) may result in fire. Keeping the battery at a high temperaturemay cause an explosion. ~GGGG{ ~ { Do not allow water o...
Page 17 - contents
contents QUICK START GUIDE 07 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMCORDER PREPARATION 14 ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA 38 RECORDING 45 07 You can record videos in H.264 format! 11 What's included with your camcorder 12 Front & left view 13 Rear & bottom view 14 Using the hand strap 14 Adjusting the LCD screen ...
Page 18 - Share; PLAYBACK
49 Changing the playback mode (SMX-C13/C14 only) 50 Playing movie images 53 Viewing photo images (SMX-C13/C14 only) 54 Changing the menu settings 56 Menu items 57 Using the recording menu items 57 iSCENE 58 Video resolution 59 Photo resolution 59 16:9 Wide 60 EV (Exposure Value) 61 Back light 62 Foc...
Page 21 - quick start guide; Insert a memory card.; Battery; switch in the
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 39 • You can use commercially available SDHC (SD High Capacity) or MMC plus cards with this camcorder. • Set the app...
Page 22 - Step 2: Record with your camcorder
Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to realise the clearest video quality. ¬ page 106 1. Open the LCD screen. 2. Press the Power ( ) button. 3. Press the Recording start/stop button. • To stop recording, press the Recording start/stop button. 1. Open the LCD screen. 2. Press th...
Page 23 - Step 3: Play back videos or photos
VIEWING ON A TV • You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV. ¬ page 108 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 a...
Page 24 - Step 5: Delete videos or photos; IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC
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 101 The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a ...
Page 25 - WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER; getting to know your camcorder
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...
Page 27 - Usable Memory Cards; Memory card slot
REAR & BOTTOM VIEW SDHC Usable Memory Cards (32GB Max) MMCplus Charging indicator (CHG) Memory card slot Recording start/stop button Battery pack slot AV cable jack (AV) Jack/ Battery pack/ Memory card cover DC IN jack (DC IN) Tripod receptacle Battery pack release switch 4 1 2 3 6 7 8 5 9 Engli...
Page 28 - preparation; USING THE HAND STRAP; ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN
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 initialise setup. USING THE HAND STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop...
Page 29 - BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING; Adjusting the shooting angle
English _15 BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or picture to prevent the camcorder from shaking.Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 1. Hold the camcorder with both hands. 2. Hook up...
Page 30 - Inserting the battery pack; Battery pack; Insert
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...
Page 31 - Charging the battery; Power; Connecting the AC power adaptor
Charging the battery You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable. 1. Insert the battery in the camcorder. ² page 16 2. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder. 3. Open the connector cover of the unit. 4. Charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable ....
Page 32 - Charging indicator; Tips for battery identifi cation; Charging state; set
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, ...
Page 33 - Fully charged; Battery Level Display
Battery Level Indicator State Message Fully charged - 20%~40% used - 40%~60% used - 60%~80% used - 80%~99% 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. "Low battery&...
Page 35 - function, which turns off the camcorder if there is no
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 t...
Page 37 - Auto Power Off Function; To save battery power, you can set the
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...
Page 38 - BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER; Turning the camcorder on or off
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 you...
Page 39 - LCD SCREEN INDICATORS
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 8GB SDHC memory card capacity.Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder is turned off and on again. For enhanced performance, the d...
Page 40 - Movie and Photo record mode
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 8GB SDHC memory card capacity.Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder is turned off and on again. For enhanced performance, the ...
Page 42 - Movie Play mode : Single View; ZZ; Movie Play mode : Thumbnail View
preparation 100-0006 Move Play Video 1/10 0:00:55 1 3 4 5 8 9 11 10 1 7 2 12 13 6 100-0001 JAN/01/2009 12:00 AM 2 3 4 1 12 5 6 7 9 10 8 11 0:00:00/0:00:55 28_ English Movie Play mode : Single View Movie Play modePlay Status ( Play ( X ) / Pause ( ZZ )) Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time)Storage...
Page 43 - Volume Up
English _29 Move to next fi le / FF (fast forward) ² page 32 Volume Down Play ( X ) / Pause ( ZZ ) Move to previous fi le / REW (rewind) ² page 32 Volume Up Movie Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 2 3 4 5 Date/Time Volume Bar Movie Play mode : Single (Volume) 1 2 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 100-0001 0:...
Page 45 - Switching the information display mode; button while the camcorder is on.; Full display mode; : Only operating status indicators will appear.
English _31 TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF ( ) Switching the information display mode You can switch the on-screen information display mode: Press the Display ( ) button while the camcorder is on. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. Full display mode : All relevant information w...
Page 46 - Using the Control button; The photo function is available only with SMX-C13/C14 models.
preparation 32_ English Using the Control button Button Record ( ) mode Play mode Menu selection Movie 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 playback Confirms se...
Page 47 - For example: Setting iSCENE in the Record mode using the Shortcut
SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) The Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. + For example: Setting iSCENE in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu (OK guide). 1. Press the OK button in STBY mode. The Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed....
Page 48 - Shortcut function using the Control buttons; iSCENE
preparation 34_ English Shortcut function using the Control buttons Button Record ( ) mode Play mode 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 imageplayback UP iS...
Page 49 - Turning the power on and setting the date and time; Open the LCD Screen and press the
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...
Page 50 - Charging the built-in rechargeable battery; months without connecting to the AC power or attaching the; Turning the date and time display on/off; on the menu, then set the time difference.
Charging the built-in rechargeable battery The built-in battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery pack is attached.If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 months without connecting to the AC power or attaching the battery pack, the built-in...
Page 51 - Selecting the OSD language; 䚐ạ㛨
English _37 INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE 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 ( W / X ) to select "Settings."...
Page 52 - about the storage media; Selecting the storage media
SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-C13/C14 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 and MMCplus cards on your camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory car...
Page 53 - INSERTING / EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD; Inserting a memory card
INSERTING / EJECTING THE 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 the 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 c...
Page 54 - SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD; A memory card is a compact portable storage media.; You can use a SDHC memory card or MMC plus.; Others are not recommended, so buy such products with caution.; SDHC or SD memory cards:; By Transcend; SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media. You can use a SDHC memory card or MMC plus. (Memory cards must be purchased separately.) - You can also use an SD memory card, but recommended that you use a SDHC memory card or MMC plus with your camcorder. (SD card...
Page 57 - RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY; portion of the memory.; Recordable number of photo images
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY 1GB= 1,000,000,000 bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory. Media Built-in memory * Memory Card Capacity 8GB 16GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB TV Super Fine ( ) 720x480(60i) 190min. 380min. 23min. 47min. 95min. 190m...
Page 59 - recording; RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES
recording Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES 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 f...
Page 60 - RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE); To cancel EASY Q mode; EASY Q
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 and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. 2. Press the EASY Q button. When you press t...
Page 62 - ZOOMING IN AND OUT; To zoom in; To zoom out
ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 10x optical power zoom and 1200x digital zoom. You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the LCD panel. Zoom magnifi cation over 10x is done through digital i...
Page 63 - playback
playback You can view recorded movie and photo images in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. This camcorder provides one combined movie and photo record mode. You can easily record movies or photos in the same mode without having to change it. (SMX-C13/C14 only) CHANGING THE PLAYBACK...
Page 64 - PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES
PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES This function works only in Movie Play mode. You can fi nd a desired movie image quickly using the thumbnail index view. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-C13/C14 only)(If you want to playback i...
Page 65 - If there is no fi le stored to view, the message; Adjusting the volume
If there is no fi le stored to view, the message "Empty" appears. When the LCD screen is closed during playback, the built-in speaker automatically turns off.Movie fi les may not playback on the camcorder in the following cases:- Movie fi les edited or renamed on a PC- Movie fi les recorded by d...
Page 66 - Various Playback Operations
Various Playback Operations Still playback (pause) ( X / ZZ ) 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 ( X ) for forward search, or to the left for reverse search.Pressing the...
Page 68 - CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS; Button Tips; recording options
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 and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. 2. Press the MENU button. The menu s...
Page 70 - MENU ITEMS; Recording menu items; Items
MENU ITEMS Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode.For operation details, see the corresponding page. ² pages 57~70 Recording menu items Items Record ( ) mode Default value Page iSCENE O Auto 57 Video Resolution O TV Fine 58 Photo Resolution * O 1696x960(16:9 Wide) 59 16:9 Wide O O...
Page 71 - USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS; You can the menu items for movie or photo images recording.; SCENE
USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can the menu items for movie or photo images 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, re...
Page 72 - Video Resolution
You can check the selected iSCENE on the on-screen information display. However, nothing will appear in "Auto" mode. The iSCENE also can be set in the shortcut menu. ² page 33 • • recording options 58_ English Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a movie to be recorded. This cam...
Page 73 - Photo Resolution
English _59 Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo image to be recorded. For detailed information image capacity. ² page 43 item contents on-screen display 1696x960 (16:9) Records in 1696x960 resolution. 848x480 (16:9) Records in 848x480 resolution. 1600x1200 (4:3) Records in 16...
Page 74 - Setting the exposure manually:
60_ English recording options EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. Setting the exposure manually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as the value is ...
Page 75 - Back Light; Disables the function.
English _61 Back Light When the 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 is executed.- Backlight compensation brightens t...
Page 76 - None
62_ English 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...
Page 79 - Digital Effect
English _65 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 &...
Page 80 - Fader; Fade in; Wind Cut
66_ English 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 recording, the f...
Page 81 - Digital Zoom; Only optical zoom is available up to 10x.
English _67 Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10x (the default setting) during recording. Up to 10x zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 1200X zoom is performed digitally. Note that the image quality decreases when you u...
Page 83 - Example of Time Lapse REC
English _69 Example of Time Lapse REC Time Lapse REC records image frames at apredefi 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 bei...
Page 84 - Guideline
70_ English recording options 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"...
Page 85 - playback options
English _71 MENU ITEMS Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode.See pages 49-53 for playback information and button operation.See pages 71-83 for details on menu items during playback. Playback menu items Items Movie Play ( ) Photo Play * ( ) Default value Page Play Mode * O...
Page 86 - PLAY OPTION; You can set a specifi c playback style according to your preference.; Plays back from the selected movie to the last movie.
72_ English PLAY OPTION You can set a specifi c playback style according to your preference. item Contents on-screen display "Play All" Plays back from the selected movie to the last movie. "Play One" The selected movie will be played. "Repeat All" All movies will be played re...
Page 87 - DELETE
English _73 DELETE You can erase your recordings one by one, or all at once. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-C13/C14 only)(If images were recorded on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. Press the Mode ( ) ...
Page 88 - PROTECT
74_ English PROTECT You can protect saved important movie (or photo) images from accidental deletion. Protected images will not be deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. Set the appropriate stora...
Page 92 - DIVIDE
78_ English DIVIDE • This function works only in Play mode. ¬ page 49 • You can divide a movie image as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need. The movie images will be divided in groups of two. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camc...
Page 93 - The Divide function is not available in the following conditions:; Before dividing
English _79 The Divide function is not available in the following conditions: - 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 video fi le is recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode.- If the...
Page 94 - COMBINE
80_ English COMBINE • This function works only in Play mode. ¬ page 49 • You can combine two different movie images. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-C13/C14 only) (If images were recorded on a memory card, insert...
Page 95 - SHARE MARK
English _81 SHARE MARK You can set the Share mark on the video image. Then you can directly upload the marked fi le to the YouTube site. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-C13/C14 only)(If images were recorded on a m...
Page 97 - FILE INFO
English _83 This function is available only in the full image display mode. FILE INFO You can see the image information for all images. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-C13/C14 only)(If images were recorded on a m...
Page 98 - settings options
84_ 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 press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. 2. P...
Page 99 - Settings menu items (
English _85 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) Default values Page Video ( ) Photo * ( ) Storage * O O Memory 86 Storage Info O O - 86 Format O O - 87 File No. O ...
Page 100 - USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS; Storage Info
86_ 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" It shows you the memory information of the built-in storage media. None "...
Page 101 - Format
English _87 Format The format function completely deletes all files and options on the storage media, including protected files.You can format (initialise) recording data in the storage media. You have to format the pre-used storage media or newly purchased memory cards with this camcorder before usin...
Page 102 - Time Zone
88_ 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/Time Set" menu. Select it when using this camcorder for the fi rst ...
Page 103 - Cities used to set the time zone; Cities; Time zone
English _89 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...
Page 104 - Date Type; Time Type
90_ English Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly. ² page 35 Date Type You can select the desired date type. Settings Contents On-screen display 2009/01/01 Displays the date in the order of year, month (two-digit) and day. 2009/01/01 JAN/01/2009 Displays the d...
Page 105 - LCD Color
English _91 LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions.Pressing the Control button ( X ) will brighten the screen whereas pressing the Control button ( W ) will darken the screen. A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery po...
Page 106 - LCD Enhancer; You can select the desired menu design.; Transparency; You can select the desired transparency to display the menu.; Auto LCD Off; “Auto LCD Off”
92_ English settings options LCD Enhancer Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image. This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight. settings contents on-screen display "Off" Disables the function None "On" LCD Enhancer is executed. LCD Enhancer function does not...
Page 107 - Auto Power Off; Auto Power Off will be disabled in the following cases:; Beep Sound; The Beep sound function is canceled in the following cases:
English _93 Auto Power Off To save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for a certain period of time. settings contents on-screen display "Off" The camcorder does not turn off automatically. None "5 Min...
Page 108 - TV Display
94_ English TV Display You can select the output path of the OSD (On Screen Display). settings contents on-screen display "Off" The OSD appears in the LCD screen only. None "On" The OSD appears in the LCD screen and TV. (Connecting to a TV ² page 106) None Default Set You can initial...
Page 109 - Using the Demo function
English _95 Version The version information may be changed without notice for improvement. 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...
Page 110 - using with a Windows computer; CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE; Using with Windows
96_ 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. Check your computer type before using!!! To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type first. Then, take the steps ...
Page 111 - WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER; Main Functions
English _97 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:-...
Page 112 - USING THE INTELLI-STUDIO PROGRAM; Starting the Intelli-studio program; “Yes”; Disconnecting the USB cable
98_ 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 cabl...
Page 113 - Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window
English _99 Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window • When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window. 1. Menu items 2. Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC. 3. Slide show of the photo files from the PC.Playback of the video files from the ...
Page 114 - “EDIT”
100_ English Step 3. Playing back videos (or photos) • You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli-studio application. 1. Run the Intelli-studio program. ¬ page 98 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings.• Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, according...
Page 116 - Direct uploading your videos onto YouTube; select a desired video in the video thumbnail index view.; Connect the camcorder and a PC with the supplied USB cable.
102_ English using with a Windows computer Step 1 Your YouTube account must be activated to use the upload feature.When uploading to the YouTube, the selected movie will be converted into a format playable by YouTube before uploading. Time spent for uploading may vary depending on the user’s conditi...
Page 117 - Exporting the videos/photos to your camcorder.; Other functions with the Intelli-Studio; Importing and viewing the video/photo images from your PC
English _103 Exporting the videos/photos to your camcorder. 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-st...
Page 119 - TRANSFERRING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR COMPUTER; Check the
English _105 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 Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media (built-in memory or memory card) 1. Check the “PC Softwar...
Page 120 - Structure of folders and fi les on the storage media; Image format; Movie Images; Movie images are compressed in H.264 format. The fi le extension is; Refer to page 59 for photo resolution.; Photo Images
106_ English using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and fi les on the storage media The folder and fi le structure for built-in memory or memory card is as follows.Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or fi le name. It may not be playable. •• Image format Movie Images Movie images ...
Page 121 - connecting to other devices; CONNECTING TO A TV; Connect the end of the Audio/Video cable; Camcorder
English _107 connecting to other devices You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV To playback your recordings, the television must be NTSC compatible. ² page 113 We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as power ...
Page 122 - VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN; Turn the camcorder on.; button to select the Play mode.; Refer to page 59 for the; Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio
108_ English VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the camcorder is connected to. This is often referred to as "line." Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input. 2. Turn the camcorder on. Press the Mode ( ) button ...
Page 123 - ) button to select the Play; to
English _109 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 ...
Page 124 - maintenance & additional information; MAINTENANCE; For safekeeping of the camcorder, be sure to turn it off.; Cautions on Storing; This could cause malfunctions.; Cleaning the camcorder; To clean the exterior
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...
Page 125 - To clean the lens; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Storage media; To prevent damage to the LCD screen
English _111 To clean the lens 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 lea...
Page 126 - Battery packs; To avoid hazards; It is recommended that only genuine; batteries be used in this camcorder.; Samsung; batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry.; Temperature range specifications
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: To avoid hazards - Do not burn.- Do not short-circuit the terminals. When transporting, carry the battery in a pl...
Page 127 - USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD; Power sources; Your camcorder is an
English _113 NTSC-compatible countries/regions Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc. PAL-compatible countries/regions Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, China, CIS, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Gre...
Page 128 - troubleshooting; TROUBLESHOOTING; Power source
114_ English troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING + Before contacting a Samsung authorised service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Power source Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The...
Page 129 - Recording
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 functionsmanually w...
Page 130 - Playback; When there is condensation, put aside for a while before using
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 and...
Page 131 - Symptoms and solutions; Symptom; The camcorder does not turn on.
English _117 + If you encounter any problems using your camcorder, check the following before asking for service repair. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service center. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder doe...
Page 132 - Displays; You should check the resolution before you record.
118_ English Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution The Recorded Image is more narrow or fat than original image. You should check the resolution before you record. ² page 58 • Unknown image appears on the LCD screen. The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo images, change the se...
Page 133 - Storage Media; Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly.
English _119 Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions are not operable. Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ² page 39 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. ² page 87 •• Image cannot be deleted. You cannot ...
Page 134 - stop; button does not start
120_ English troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the Recording start/ 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 temperat...
Page 136 - Adjusting the image during recording; Set
122_ English Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. Set "Focus" to "Auto." ² page 62 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. ² page 62 The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear ...
Page 137 - Playback on your camcorder
English _123 Playback on other devices (TV, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the connected device. Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder and the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- right, White color-...
Page 138 - Connecting to a computer; “On”; in the Settings menu.
124_ English troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution When using the movies,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 movie file properly on a ...
Page 139 - General operations
English _125 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. ² page 36 • Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the computer. Remove the b...
Page 140 - Menu items are; Menu
126_ English troubleshooting 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 EASY Q function. If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will...
Page 141 - System; specifications
English _127 Model Name: SMX-C10RN/SMX-C10LN/SMX-C10GN/SMX-C13RN/SMX-C13LN/SMX-C13GN/ SMX-C14RN/SMX-C14LN/SMX-C14GN 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 (a...
Page 142 - warranty
SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY 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 m...
Page 143 - RoHS compliant; If you have any questions or comments relating to
RoHS compliant 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 Bromina...