Page 2 - key features of your memory camcorder; Simple & Easy User Interface
English _ii key features of your memory camcorder High-resolution Color Widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD) Samsung memory camcorder adopts 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD of 112k pixels which allows bright and clear monitoring. In addition, reinforced LCD Enhancer adjusting color and brightness to the scree...
Page 3 - Capturing Photo Image; Easy Upload to YouTube; Enjoying Various Playback Features
English _iii Capturing Photo Image Captures a moving subject instantly and saves the scene as a photo image. ➥ page 48 Easy Upload to YouTube You can upload recorded movie to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4. ➥ page 98 Enjoying Various Playback Features Unlike tape operation, playback is simpl...
Page 4 - safety warnings; What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :; important safety instructions; Warning
English _iv safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : WARNING Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or perso...
Page 8 - CALIFORNIA USA ONLY
English _viii 29. To prevent damage which may result in fi re 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,...
Page 9 - BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER; Before recording important video, make a trial recording.; precautions; Caution
English _ix BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER This memory camcorder is designed exclusively for high-capacity built-in fl ash memory (8GB(SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB(SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) and external memory card. This memory camcorder records video in H.264/AVC( MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding)...
Page 10 - precautions on use; IMPORTANT NOTE; Liquid crystal display:; Make a backup of important recorded data
English _x precautions on use 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, unevenness in display may occur. If uneve...
Page 11 - Do not subject the memory camcorder to impact:; Do not point directly at the sun:; Do not use the memory camcorder near TV or radio:
English _xi Do not subject the memory camcorder to impact: - This memory 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 memory camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact. No s...
Page 12 - ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL; NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK; Do not expose the memory camcorder to soot or steam:
English _xii precautions on use ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN and SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN models support built-in fl ash memory (8GB (SMX-F33BN/ LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)). Illustrations of SMX-F34BN model are used in this user manual. The displays in this user manual may ...
Page 13 - contents
English _03 INTRODUCTION TO BASIC FEATURES GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER 09 PREPARATION 12 ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA 39 07 09 What's included with your memory camcorder 10 Front & left view 11 Rear & bottom view 12 Using the accessories 14 Connecting a power source 22 Basic operation o...
Page 14 - RECORDING
English _04 46 Recording movie images 47 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) 48 Taking photo images 49 Zooming In and out 50 Changing the playback mode 51 Playing movie images 54 Viewing photo images 55 Changing the menu settings 57 Menu items 58 Using the recording menu items 58 iSCENE5...
Page 15 - PLAYBACK OPTIONS
English _05 PLAYBACK OPTIONS 73 SETTINGS OPTIONS 80 73 Menu items 74 Setting the play option 75 Deleting images 76 Protecting images 77 Copying images 78 File Information 79 Slide Show 80 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" 81 Menu items 82 Using the settings menu items 82 Storage 82 St...
Page 17 - introduction to basic features; Control
English _07 introduction to basic features Connecting a power source ➥ page 14 Check out the storage media ➥ page 39 Setting the Date/Time and OSD Language ➥ pages 36, 38 • •• Recording movie or photo images ➥ pages 46, 48 • Step1: Preparation Step2: Recording Step3: Playing back Selecting an image ...
Page 18 - Step4: Connecting to a PC
English _08 You can playback and edit recorded movies (or photos) by using the CyberLink MediaShow4 application provided with the product. Also, using the CyberLink MediaShow4 allows easy upload of recorded movies to YouTube ( ). • You can upload recorded movies to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaS...
Page 19 - WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER; getting to know your memory camcorder
English _09 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER Your new memory camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact shape of each item may vary by model. Battery pack (IA-BP85ST) AD43-00180A AC power ...
Page 21 - Usable Memory Cards
English _11 REAR & BOTTOM VIEW getting to know your memory camcorder MODE indicator ( Movie ( ) / Photo ( ) / Play ( )) POWER switch Recording start/stop button MODE button Grip belt AV cable jack (AV) Swivel Hand-grip USB jack ( ) Grip belt hook DC IN jack (DC IN) Tripod receptacle Jack cover M...
Page 22 - preparation; USING THE ACCESSORIES; Attaching a Grip Belt; PHOTO; Zoom
English _12 preparation This section provides information that you should know before using this memory camcorder such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to setup the operation mode and initialize setup. USING THE ACCESSORIES Attaching a Grip Belt Insert your righ...
Page 23 - Angle Adjustment; ATTACHING THE CORE FILTER
English _13 preparation USING THE ACCESSORIES Angle Adjustment This memory camcorder has a new swivel handgrip. Its handle turns along with the shooting angle. You can now shoot videos (or photos) freely from high angles to low angles while standing. Rotate the swivel hand-grip at the most convenien...
Page 24 - CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE; Inserting the battery pack; Ejecting the battery pack; Insert
English _14 CONNECTING A POWER SOURCE There are two types of power source that can be connected to your memory camcorder.Do not use provided power supply units with other equipment.- The battery pack: used for outdoor recording.- The AC power adaptor : used for indoor recording and playing back. ➥ p...
Page 25 - Charging the Battery Pack; POWER
English _15 Charging the Battery Pack Be sure to charge the battery pack before you start using your memory camcorder. Use IA-BP85ST battery pack only. The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn off the power. 2. Insert the battery pa...
Page 26 - Charging indicator; Auto Power Off Function
English _16 Charging indicator Tips for battery identifi cation ✪ The color of the LED indicates charging status. If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is green.If you are charging the battery, the color of the charge indicator is orange.If an error occurs while the battery pac...
Page 27 - Battery; Battery Level Display
English _17 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 5 seconds. "Lo...
Page 29 - About battery packs
English _19 About battery packs The benefi ts of battery pack: Battery pack is small but has a large power capacity. It should be recharged in any environment that is between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its usage time becomes redu...
Page 30 - Maintaining the battery pack
English _20 Use only approved battery packs. Do not use batteries from other manufacturers.Otherwise, there is a danger of overheating, fi re or explosion.Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to using unapproved batteries. Maintaining the battery pack We recommend only using the ori...
Page 31 - Using a household power source
English _21 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 memory camcorder with AC power adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the memory camcorder from a...
Page 32 - BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER; Turning memory camcorder on or off; Setting the operating modes; MODE
English _22 BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER This section explains the basic techniques of recording movie or photo images and also basic settings on your memory camcorder. Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using POWER switch and MODE button. Turning memory camc...
Page 33 - LCD SCREEN INDICATORS
English _23 Movie Record mode LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Time Lapse REC *Operating status ( [STBY] (standby) or [ ] (recording))Time counter (movie recording time: remaining recordable time)LCD Enhancer *Storage media (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX- F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) or mem...
Page 34 - OK
English _24 Quick View* Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection/Manual Focus)Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return Shutter* (Auto Shutter / Manual Shutter)Exposure* (Auto Exposure / Manual Exposure) Movie Record mode: Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 2 3 4 5 preparation Movie Record mode: Shortcut menu (Manual) Man...
Page 35 - Photo Record mode
English _25 Photo Record mode Image counter (total number of recordable photo images)Storage media (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only) or memory card)Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time)LCD Enhancer * Back Light Zoom (Optical zoom) Date/Time Time Zo...
Page 37 - Movie Play mode : Single View
English _27 Movie Play mode : Single View Movie Play modePlay Status ( Play ( X ) / Pause ( ❙❙ )) Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time)Storage media (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only) or memory card)Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time)Movie imag...
Page 39 - Photo Play mode : Single View
English _29 MENU Photo Play mode : Single View Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View Folder-File Number Protect Photo Play Tab Storage media (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX- F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only) or memory card) Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time)Now/ Total fi le numberS...
Page 40 - Switching the information display mode; Full display mode; Checking the remained battery and memory capacity
English _30 TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF ( ) Switching the information display mode You can switch the display mode of on-screen information: Press the button while the camcorder is on. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. Full display mode : All types of information will appea...
Page 41 - USING THE LCD ENHANCER FUNCTION; LCD ENHANCER
English _31 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, which provides a brighter screen than using just one-level increment for your...
Page 42 - ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN; USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS
English _32 ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN 1. Open up the LCD screen 90 degrees with your fi nger. 2. Rotate it to the best angle to record or play. If you rotate the LCD screen 180 degrees to the lens side, you can close the LCD screen with it facing out. This is convenient during playback. • USING THE M...
Page 43 - Using the Control button
English _33 Using the Control button Button Movie Record( )mode/ Photo Record( )mode Play ( ) mode Menu selection Movie Play ( ) mode Photo Play ( ) mode OK - Access the shortcut menu- Confi rm selection- Exit the shortcut menu - Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed - Playback / Pause Single image ...
Page 44 - For example: Setting the Exposure in Movie Record mode by the
English _34 SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. preparation OK ✪ For example: Setting the Exposure in Movie Record mode by the Shortcut menu (OK guide). 1. Press the OK button. Shortcut menu (OK guide) is...
Page 45 - Shortcut function using the Control buttons; Exposure
English _35 Shortcut function using the Control buttons Button Movie Record ( ) mode Photo Record ( ) mode Play ( ) mode Movie Play ( ) mode Photo Play ( ) mode OK - Access the shortcut menu - Confi rm selection - Exit the shortcut menu - Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed - Playback / Pause Sing...
Page 46 - Turning the power on and setting the date and time
English _36 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...
Page 47 - On charging the built-in rechargeable battery; Turning the date and time display on/off
English _37 On charging the built-in rechargeable battery The built-in rechargeable battery is automatically charged while the camcorder is turned on.Use your camcorder after charging the built-in rechargeable battery. If the built-in rechargeable bat-tery is not charged, any input data will not be ...
Page 48 - Selecting the OSD language
English _38 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. Set the "Settings" mode. The settings menu screen appears.Refer to "How to set the settings mode" f...
Page 49 - SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA; about the storage media; Using the built-in memory
English _39 SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA 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 memory camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory car...
Page 50 - INSERTING / EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD; Inserting a memory card
English _40 INSERTING / EJECTING THE MEMORY CARD Inserting a memory card 1. Turn the memory camcorder off. 2. Slide the memory card slot cover to the right to open the cover. 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...
Page 51 - SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD; You can use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus.; SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) Memory Card
English _41 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a fl oppy disk. You can use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus. (If needed, buy a memory card separately.) - You can also use a SD memory card, but recommende...
Page 52 - Common cautions for memory card
English _42 MMCplus (Multi Media Card plus) In the case of MMCplus, they have no protection tab so please use the protect function in the menu. Common cautions for memory card Damaged data may not be recovered. It is recommended you make a back-up of important data separately on the hard disk of you...
Page 54 - RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY; Recordable time for movie images
English _44 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY The following shows the memory camcorder’s maximum recording time and number of images according to the resolution / memory capacity.For recording movie and photo images, be noticed with the approximate maximum limits. Recordable time for movie images • • 1GB...
Page 55 - You can use a SDHC or MMCplus memory card on your memory camcorder.
English _45 The previous fi gures are measured under Samsung’s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on the test or use condition.The memory camcorder provides four resolution options for movie recordings: - "TV Super Fine", "TV Fine", "TV Normal", "...
Page 56 - recording; RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES; Recording start/ stop
English _46 recording Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES You can record movie images in Movie Record mode only. ➥ page 22 Memory camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the c...
Page 57 - RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE); To cancel EASY Q mode; Unavailable buttons during; EASY Q; operation
English _47 RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) You can record movie images in Movie Record mode only. ➥ page 22 With the EASY Q function, most of the memory camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, which frees you from detailed adjustments. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to tu...
Page 58 - TAKING PHOTO IMAGES
English _48 recording TAKING PHOTO IMAGES You can take photo images in Photo Record mode only. ➥ page 22 You can take photo images with the PHOTO button. 1. Turn the memory camcorder on. Connect a power source to the memory camcorder. ➥ pages 14, 21 (A battery pack or an AC power adaptor)Slide the P...
Page 59 - ZOOMING IN AND OUT; To zoom in; To zoom out
English _49 ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording.This memory camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom,42x intelli-zoom and 1200x digital zoom. You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the LCD panel. Zoom magnifi catio...
Page 60 - playback; CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE
English _50 playback You can view recorded movie and photo images in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE Pressing the MODE button changes the operation mode to Video Record( ),Photo record( ),and Video/Photo Play ( )mode in turn. According to selected recor...
Page 61 - PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES
PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES This function works only in Movie Play mode. ➥ page 22 You can fi nd a desired movie image quickly using thumbnail index view. 1. Turn the memory camcorder on. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power. Set the appropriate storage media. ➥ page 39 (Built-in memory (8G...
Page 62 - Adjusting the volume
English _52 If there is no fi le stored to view, the message "Empty" appears. Closing the LCD screen while in playback will automatically mute the sound.Movie fi les may not playback with memory camcorder in following cases:- Edited or renamed movie fi le on a PC- Movie fi le recorded by dev...
Page 63 - Various Playback Operations
English _53 Various Playback Operations Still playback (pause) ( X / ❙❙ ) Press the OK button during playback. - To resume normal playback, press the OK button again. Search playback ( / ) During normal playback, press and hold the Control button ( ) for forward search, or to the left for reverse se...
Page 64 - VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES
English _54 VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES This function works only in Photo Play mode. ➥ page 22 You can fi nd and view desired photo images quickly from the thumbnail index view. 1. Turn the memory camcorder on. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power. Set the appropriate storage media. ➥ page ...
Page 65 - CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS; Button Tips; recording options
English _55 CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. 1. Slide POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on. 2. Select the operation mode. ➥ p...
Page 67 - MENU ITEMS; Recording menu items
English _57 MENU ITEMS Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode.For operation details, see the corresponding page. ➥ pages 58~72 Recording menu items Items Movie Record ( ) Photo Record ( ) Default value Page i SCENE O Auto 58 Resolution O TV Fine 66 16:9 Wide O On 66 White Balance ...
Page 68 - USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS; SCENE
English _58 USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can setup the menu items for movie (or photo) images recording. i SCENE This memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of various modes dependin...
Page 69 - White Balance; Setting the white balance manually :
English _59 White Balance This memory camcorder automatically adjusts the color of subject. Change the white balance setting depending on the recording conditions. item contents on-screen display "Auto" Adjusts the White Balance automatically. None "Daylight" Adjusts for conditions o...
Page 71 - Shutter; Setting the shutter speed manually:
English _61 Shutter The memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the subject brightness. You can also manually adjust the shutter speed according to the scene conditions. item Contents On-screen display "Auto" The memory camcorder automatically sets the appropriate ...
Page 72 - Focus
English _62 Focus The memory camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). You can also manually focus 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 enabl...
Page 75 - 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 76 - Resolution
English _66 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 ...
Page 77 - Wind Cut; Quick View
English _67 Wind Cut You can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone.If "Wind Cut : On" is set, the low-frequency components in the sound picked up by the microphone will be cut off during recording: This makes it easier to hear voice and sound during playback. Us...
Page 78 - Back Light
English _68 Back Light When 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 the s...
Page 79 - Time Lapse REC (recording images at Time Lapses)
English _69 recording options Time Lapse REC (recording images at Time Lapses) Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the specifi ed Time Lapse and stored in storage media. item contents on-screen display "Off" Disables the function None "On" - Recording Time Lapse ( "...
Page 80 - Example of Time Lapse; Recording
English _70 Total time for recording Recording Interval Timeline Time for recording on the storage media (a movie clip of Time Lapse recording) Example of Time Lapse Recording 1.JAN.2008 12:00 1.JAN.2008 12:00 1/25 1/25 C.N C.N 1.JAN.2008 12:00 1.JAN.2008 12:00 1/25 1/25 C.N C.N 00:30:00/00:59:59 00...
Page 81 - Fader
English _71 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 82 - Guideline; Off; Zoom Type
English _72 Guideline Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording images.The memory camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. item contents on-screen display " Off " Disables the function. None " Cross " Recor...
Page 83 - playback options
English _73 playback options MENU ITEMS Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode.See pages 50-54 for playback information and button operation.See pages 73-80 for details on menu items during playback. Playback menu items ( ) Items on-screen display Movie Play ( ) Photo Play...
Page 84 - SETTING THE PLAY OPTION
English _74 SETTING THE PLAY OPTION You can play all movie images continuously or play the selected movie images only. You can also set the repeat option for all movie images. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (If images were recor...
Page 85 - DELETING IMAGES
English _75 DELETING IMAGES You can delete saved movie (or photo) images. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (If images were recorded on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2. Press the MODE button. And then press the MENU butto...
Page 86 - PROTECTING IMAGES
English _76 PROTECTING IMAGES 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. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage...
Page 88 - FILE INFORMATION
English _78 FILE INFORMATION You can see the image information for all images. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) or memory card) 2. Press the MODE butt...
Page 89 - SLIDE SHOW
English _79 OK This function works only Photo Play mode. Before selecting a menu item, set the mode to Photo Play fi rst. ➥ page 50 SLIDE SHOW You can playback all the photo images stored in the storage media automatically. 1. Turn the memory camcorder on. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on ...
Page 90 - settings options
English _80 CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN "SETTINGS" You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings. 1. Slide POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on. 2. Press MENU...
Page 92 - USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS; Storage Info; Storage
English _82 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 built-in storage media (8GB(SMX-F33BN...
Page 93 - Format
English _83 Format The format function completely deletes all fi les and options on the storage media, including protected fi les.You can format (initialize) recording data in the storage media. You have to format the pre-used storage media or newly purchased memory cards with this memory camcorder ...
Page 94 - Time Zone
English _84 Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your memory camcorder while traveling. 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 memory camcorder f...
Page 95 - Cities used to set the time zone
English _85 Cities used to set the time zone Cities Cities London, Lisbon Adelaide Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Frankfurt Guam, Sydney, Brisbane Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara Solomon Islands Moskva, Riyadh Wellington, Fiji Teheran Samoa, Midway Abu Dhabi, Muscat Honolulu, Hawaii, Tahiti...
Page 96 - Date Type
English _86 Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so that the date and time at which you make a recording can be recorded correctly. ➥ page 36 Date Type You can select the date format to display. settings contents on-screen display "2009/01/01" The date is displayed in the order of yea...
Page 97 - LCD Brightness; settings; Shutter Sound
English _87 LCD Brightness You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. Press the Control button ( ) will brighten the screen whereas press the Control button ( ) will darken the screen. A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power. If y...
Page 98 - Auto Power Off
English _88 Auto Power Off To save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the memory camcorder if there is no operation for a certain period of time. settings contents on-screen display "Off" The memory camcorder does not turn off automatically. "...
Page 99 - Version
English _89 Version The version information could be changed without the noticement. Menu Design You can select the desired menu color to display the menu. "Mystic White" "Premium Black" • Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your memor...
Page 100 - connecting to a PC; TRANSFERRING A RECORDED FILE THROUGH A USB CONNECTION; USB Connection Speed depending on the System; Cyberlink MediaShow4; System Requirements
English _90 connecting to a PC ✪ This chapter explains how to connect a PC using the USB cable for various actions. - To connect an USB cable to a PC, refer to the software installation instructions and available PC specifi cation. TRANSFERRING A RECORDED FILE THROUGH A USB CONNECTION The camcorder ...
Page 102 - INSTALLING THE CYBERLINK MEDIASHOW4
English _92 connecting to a PC INSTALLING THE CYBERLINK MEDIASHOW4 CyberLink MediaShow4 is a software for easy of editing MPEG, AVI, and other video fi les, still images, and other contents for creating a movie. This software has an interface that allows editing in either timeline or storyboard mode...
Page 104 - CONNECTING THE USB CABLE; Disconnecting the USB cable
English _94 CONNECTING THE USB CABLE Connect the USB cable to copy movie (or photo) images in a recording medium to the PC and vice versa. When the USB cable is connected in Record / Play mode, the product will switch to USB mode immediately. 1. Connect the memory camcorder to the PC with a USB cabl...
Page 105 - VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA
English _95 VIEWING THE CONTENTS OF STORAGE MEDIA 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. ➥ page 39 (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) or memory card) 2. Connect the memory camcorder to the PC...
Page 106 - Structure of folders and fi les on the storage media; Movie Images; Photo Images
English _96 connecting to a PC Structure of folders and fi les on the storage media The folder and fi le structure for built-in memory (8GB (SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) or memory card is as follows.Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or fi le name. It may not b...
Page 107 - TRANSFERRING FILES FROM THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC; Playing Back Files on the PC
English _97 On a Macintosh computer, you can also transfer data by connecting the USB cable, but the provided CyberLink MediaShow4 software is not Macintosh-compliant. On a Macintosh computer, you can upload recordings using the iMovie application.This memory camcorder can be used only as a removabl...
Page 108 - UPLOADING MOVIE IMAGES IN THE MEMORY CAMCORDER TO YouTube; Import all; Import selected; Share
English _98 connecting to a PC You T ube Broadcast Yourself TM YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. The San Bruno-based service uses Adobe Flash technology to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips and...
Page 109 - connecting to other devices; CONNECTING TO A TV
English _99 connecting to other devices You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the memory camcorder to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV To playback your recordings, the television must be NTSC compatible. ➥ page 105 We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as ...
Page 110 - VIEWING ON TV SCREEN; Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio
English _100 VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the memory 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 memory camcorder on. Slide the POWE...
Page 112 - maintenance & additional information; MAINTENANCE; Cautions on Storing; Cleaning the memory camcorder; To clean the exterior
English _102 maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCE Your memory camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulfi l any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. ✪ For sa...
Page 113 - To clean the lens; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION; Storage media; LCD screen; To prevent damage to the LCD screen
English _103 To clean the lens Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small object. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your fi ngers. If necessary, wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. - Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.- If the lens looks dimmer, turn off the memory camcorde...
Page 114 - Battery packs; To avoid hazards; To prevent damage and prolong service life; Samsung; Temperature range specifi cations
English _104 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 115 - USING YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER ABROAD; Power sources
English _105 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 116 - troubleshooting; TROUBLESHOOTING; Power source
English _106 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. Warning indicators and messages Power source Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The...
Page 118 - Playback; Message; When there is condensation, put aside for a while before using
English _108 Playback Message Icon Informs that... Action Read Error - Some problems occurred during reading data from storage media. Format storage media using menus after back-up important fi les to PC or another storage device. troubleshooting When there is condensation, put aside for a while bef...
Page 119 - Symptoms and solutions; Power; Symptom
English _109 ✪ If you encounter any problem using your camcorder, check the followings before asking for service repair. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder doe...
Page 120 - Displays
English _110 Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution The Recorded Image is more narrow or fat than original image. You should check the size for recording before you record. ➥ page 66 • Unknown image appears on the LCD screen. The memory camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo image,...
Page 121 - Storage Media
English _111 Storage Media Symptom Explanation/Solution Memory card functions are not operable. Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ➥ page 40 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your camcorder. ➥ page 77 •• Image cannot be deleted. You cannot ...
Page 122 - stop
English _112 Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the Recording start/ stop button does not start recording. Press the MODE button to set Movie Record mode ( ). There is not enough free space to record on the built-in memory (8GB (SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) o...
Page 124 - Adjusting the image during recording
English _114 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. Set "Focus" to "Auto" . ➥ page 62 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually. ➥ page 62 The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear...
Page 125 - Playback on your memory camcorder
English _115 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 AV cable to your camcorder or to the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- right, White color- left)The AV...
Page 126 - Connecting to a computer
English _116 Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution When using the movies, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. Install the provided software program. ➥ pages 92, 93 Disconnect the USB device other than the keyboard, the mouse and the camcorder from the computer.Disconnect th...
Page 127 - Overall operations
English _117 Overall 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 37 • The camcorder does not turn on, or does not operate by pressing anybutto...
Page 128 - Menu
English _118 Symptom Explanation/Solution Menu items are grayed out. You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback mode.Most of menu items cannot be selected when you set the EASY Q function. If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected and will be dimmed on the m...
Page 129 - System; specifi cations
English _119 Model Name: SMX-F30BN/F30LN/F30RN/F30SN & SMX-F33BN/F33LN/F33RN/F33SN & SMX-F34BN/F34LN/F34RN/F34SN 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 Fi...
Page 130 - Warranty; SAMSUNG
Warranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material andworkmanship.SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specifi ed warranty period and the failure isdue to improper workmanship or de...
Page 131 - RoHS compliant
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...