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1. SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card The SDHC card is a higher version Ver 2 00 SD card and supports capacity above 2GB An SDHC card has a mechanical write protection switch Setting the switch prevents accidental erasure of files recorded on the card To enable writing move the switch up towards terminals To set write protection move the switch down Due to changes In File Allocation System and physical specifi cations SDHC memory cards can not be used with current SD enabled host devices SDHC memory cards can only be used with only SDHC enabled host devices 40_English MMCplus Multi Media Card plus With MMCplus cards 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 on the hard disk of your PC Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operations such as formatting deleting recording and playback may cause data loss After you modify the name of a file or folder stored in the memory card using your PC your camcorder may not recognize the modified file Handling a memory card It is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing the 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 ca
2. Off 4 Set a desired recording interval Sec with the Control button A V EL STBY a om a 5 Move to the next setting with the Control button lt gt and set a desired total Time Lapse P recording time Hr in the same way off Sec ES Hr e While you set the preparatory settings recording interval and total recording time aa the approximate time lapse recording time will be displayed on the menu screen 6 Press the OK button to finish the setting and press the MENU button to exit the menu 7 After setting the Time Lapse REC mode press the Recording start stop button 2 Tre Y f 00 00 245Min lt im The Time Lapse REC starts W 1Sec COHN aF e While playing back it will display 30 images per second Sound is not available ie For example if the recording interval was 30 seconds and the total recording Time Lapse Recording time was 24 hours images are automatically captured and saved in the storage media every 30 second for 24 hours After 24 hours of recording playback will last for about 1Min 36 Sec 96 seconds 68_English Example of Time Lapse REC Recording interval Time Lapse REC records image frames at a oredefi ned interval produce a time lapse video Timeline Time Lapse REC is useful for filming in the following situations e Blooming flowers e Insect s skin casting e Clouds rolling by in the sky Total time fo
3. 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 date in the order of month day and year JAN 01 2009 01 JAN 2009 Displays the date in the order of day month and year 01 JAN 2009 01 01 2009 Displays the date in the order of day month two digit and year 01 01 2009 K This function depends on the Date Time Display setting Time Type You can select the time format to display Settings Contents On screen display 12 Hr The time is displayed in 12 hour units 12 00 AM 24 Hr The time is displayed in 24 hour units 00 00 K This function depends on the Date Time Display setting 90_English Date Time Display You can set the date and time to display on the LCD screen e Before you use the Date Time Display function you must set the date and time page 35 Off Current date and time information is not displayed None Date Displays the current date JAN 01 2009 Time Displays the current time 12 00 AM Date amp Time Displays the current date and time JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM IN The date time will read JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM in the following conditions IZ The built in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead e This function depends on the Date Type and Time Type setting LCD Brightness e You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lig
4. 4 Click Upload to Share Site to start uploading O rr ai e A pop up window appears asking for your ID and the i E E ES password 5 Enter your ID and password to access Lan wet ba Ada e Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on a your web access environment erst a g e For more information about the Intelli studio use see the Help wd i Guide by clicking the Menu gt Help SRS wae el e You can simply upload share marked videos onto YouTube ie ears as by pressing the Share amp button CE Uotood to share Sne English_101 Using with a VVindows computer Direct uploading your videos onto YouTube One Touch Share K3 button lets you directly upload and share your videos onto YouTube Just press the Share amp button while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer using the supplied USB cable Set the Share mark on the desired videos which you want to upload directly onto the YouTube site Press the Control A W lt gt button and the Share button to select a desired video in the video thumbnail index view e The Share mark E is displayed on the selected videos e You can also set the Share mark on selected videos using the menu page 81 Connect the camcorder and a PC with the supplied USB cable page 98 e The Intelli studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer when you specify PC Software
5. DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 S he ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT L NEC SECTION 810 21 R2 gt GROUND CLAMPS a POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE LIGHTNING For added protection of this CAMCORDER during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the CAMCORDER due to lightning and powerline surges English_vii Important safety instructions 22 23 24 25 26 POWER LINES An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal OVERLOADING Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS Never push objects of any kind into this CAMCORDER through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out a part that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquids of any kind onto the CAMCORDER Should spillage occur unplug unit and have it checked by a technician before use SERVICING Do not a
6. SMX C10RN SMX C10LN SMX C1OGN _ SMX C13RN SMX C13LN SMX C13GN _ SMX C14RN SMX C14LN SMX C14GN _ SMX C100RN SMX C100LN SMX C100GN Emory Camcorder User ENE he e E BE imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product To receive more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register a gt 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 adjusts color and brightness to the screen lighting conditions for better monitoring under strong sunlight H 264 AVC MPEG4 part 10 Advanced Video Coding Encoding latest video compression technology H 264 uses a high compression rate to sharply increase the recordable time with the same size storage Simple amp Easy User Interface Designed to provide optimized and easy use with an ergonomic design An improved Graphics User Interface offers a new and fresh look as well as an easy operation High capacity embedded Flash Memory 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only The camcorder has a built in high capacity flash memory that allows you to record movie or photo images User friendly Functions User friendly EASY Q optimises your memory camcorder to the recording conditions automatically providing beginners with the best performance
7. CHG indicator Recording start stop button LCD screen RECORDING VIDEOS WITH H 264 RECORDING PHOTOS SMX C13 C14 FORMAT _ ONLY Your camcorder uses advanced H 264 compression 1 Open the LCD screen technology to realise the clearest video quality 2 2 Press the Power button page 106 1 Open the LCD screen 2 Press the Power button 3 Press the Recording start stop button e To stop recording press the Recording start stop button S 0 00 00 245Min om 3 Press the PHOTO button fully when you are ready Tee with less capacity You can record videos in SD standard defi nition The default setting is TV Fine 720x480 60i page 58 e You can not take photos while you are recording videos 08_English Step 3 Play back videos or photos VIEWING THE LCD SCREEN OF YOUR CAMCORDER You can find your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view 1 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail of the latest created or played file is highlighted 2 Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo SGMX C13 C14 only e Press the MENU button Use the Control button to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo 3 Use the Control button to select a desired video or photo and then press the Sale Control button OK Play Mode Video e Setting the Play Mode menu is
8. Do not use the AC power supply in a tight space such as between furnishings When recording indoors with an available wall outlet it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack It is recommended to charge the battery pack in a place with ambient temperature of 50 F 86F 10 C 30 C When charging if both the USB cable and AC power adaptor are connected the AC power adaptor will override the USB If the camcorder is turned on the battery will still charge but more charging time will be needed It is recommended you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging English_17 oreparation Charging indicator Tips for battery identification amp The color of the LED indicates the charging status e lf the battery has been fully charged the charge indicator is green e While the battery is being charged the charge indicator lights orange e lf an error occurs while the battery is being charged the charge indicator blinks orange Charging CHG lamp The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state Charge lt Charging indicator gt Charging state LED Color Charging O Orange Fully Charged Green e lf there is no operation for more than 5 minutes when the LCD screen is closed the charging lamp blink green to indicate the camcorder is powered on uses the battery as main power and make sure the Auto Power Off set on
9. Set the Beep Sound to On The beep sound is temporally off while recording movies When the Audio Video cable jack is connected to the camcorder the beep sound will automatically turn off There is a time difference between the point where you press Recording start stop button and the point where the recorded movie starts stops On your camcorder there may be a slight time delay between the point when you press Recording start stop button and the actual point where the recorded movie starts stops This is not an error The recording stops The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place You cannot record a photo image SMX C13 C14 only Set your camcorder to Record mode page 24 Release the lock on the write protection tab of the memory card if set The storage media is full Use anew memory card or format the storage media page 87 Or remove unnecessary images page 73 English_121 troublesnooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically Explanation Solution 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 the lens and
10. Web Fine or Web Normal However the better the resolution is the more memory is used e The recording times depend on the resolution of a movie to be recorded page 43 58_English Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo image to be recorded For detailed information image capacity page 43 item contents ET 1696x960 16 9 Records in 1696x960 resolution 7696 848x480 16 9 Records in 848x480 resolution 848 1600x1200 4 3 Records in 1600x1200 resolution 7600 800x600 4 3 Records in 800x600 resolution 800 The number of recordable images varies depending on the recording environment e For photo development the higher the resolution the finer the image quality High resolution images occupy more memory space than low resolution images If a higher resolution is selected there is less space to store photos in the memory e The submenu items of Photo Resolution vary depending on the selection of the 16 9 Wide function 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 iene Off Disables the function Displays the image in 4 3 aspect ratio kane Select to use the standard display aspect ratio of 4 3 on the screen On Recording and viewing of 16 9 aspect ratio None e n 16 9 Wide mode you cannot use the following functions Mosaic Mirror Step printing Digital Effect If you want to
11. icon on the taskbar 2 Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click Stop 3 Ifthe Stop a Hardware device window appears click OK 4 Disconnect the USB cable from the camcorder and PC K Use the provided USB cable Supplied by Samsung Don t apply excessive force when inserting or extracting the USB cable into from a USB jack Insert the USB after checking the correct direction of its insertion We recommend using the AC power adaptor as power supply instead of the battery pack When the USB cable is connected turning the camcorder on or off may cause the PC to malfunction If you disconnect the USB cable from the PC or the camcorder while transferring data the data transfer will stop and the data may be damaged e If you connect the USB cable to a PC via a USB HUB or simultaneously connect the USB cable along with other USB devices the camcorder may not work properly If this occurs remove all USB devices from the PC and reconnect the camcorder e According to your computer type the Intelli studio program may not run automatically In this case open the desired CD ROM drive that has the Intelli studio program in My Computer and run iStudio exe e When a USB cable is connected if you have EmoDio Samsung s MP3 player software installed on your computer the EmoDio software may load first 98 English Step 2 About the Intelli studio main window e When the Intelli studio starts up thum
12. settings contents fase Off Disables the function None On When on a beep will sound every time a button is pressed None K The Beep sound function is canceled in the following cases During recording playing When the camcorder has a cable connection AV cable Shutter Sound SMX C13 C14 only You can turn the shutter sound on or off settings contents Pana Off Disables the function None On When on the shutter will sound with each press of the PHOTO button None 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 i on screen settings contents display Off The camcorder does not turn off automatically None 5 Min For power saving purpose the camcorder will automatically turn power off if there is None Auto no operation for 5 minutes in STBY mode or in thumbnail index view Power Off will be disabled in the following cases If the DC power cable AC power adaptor USB cable is connected While the Demo menu is running During recording playing Pause excluded or a slideshow e Press the Power button to restart the camcorder English_93 settings options 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 video and photo images stored on the c
13. Intelli studio Setup Setup Status Intelli studio Setup program is performing the requested operations Copy to C Program Files SAMSUNG Intelli studio Filters o 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 Step 1 Viewing the contents of storage media built in memory or memory card 1 Check the PC Software Off setting page 94 Removable Disk G 2 Check the storage media aeai Gah ints ray mm you insert If you have video or photos recorded on a memory card insert the memory eae card SMX C1 3 C14 only What do you want Windows to do using Photo Printing Wizard 3 Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable page 98 5 PAES e The Removable Disk or Samsung window appears on the PC s screen See eee ee after a moment DD sre Wicrosot Scanner and Camere Wizad e The removable disk appears when connecting a USB Ox e Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK 4 The folders in the storage media appear ae a e Different file tyoes are stored in different folders 4 e f the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 98 or repeat steps 1 and 3 again e When the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder of My Computer e lf the connected
14. Off 70 Settings 85 K Items marked with are available with models SMX C13 C14 only 56_English USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can the menu items for movie or photo images recording ISCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter soeed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording You can also specify one of various modes depending on subject conditions recording environment or purpose of filming Fluorescent Recording under white fluorescent lamp Tungsten Recording under white tungsten lamp Night Recording under low light Darkness Recording under extremely low light i on screen item contents displa Auto You can shoot images in Auto adjustment mode None Reduces blurring when recording rapidly moving subjects such as in golf or tennis Sports If the Sports mode is used under a fluorescent light the image may flicker aR In this case use the Auto mode for recording Creates a shallow depth of field so that the person or subject appears against a softened background Portrait The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors EV value is automatically adjusted to the optimal ii er Prevents overexposure of subject s face etc when strong light strikes the subject as in a wed Spotlight ding or on stage O Beach Where sunlight is intense like a beach amp Y Snow Where refle
15. 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 to prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped ADJUSTING THE LCD SCREEN The wide LCD screen on your camcorder offers high quality image viewing 1 Open the LCD screen with your finger e The screen opens up to 90 2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens e You can rotate it up to 180 towards the lens and up to 90 backward To view recordings more conveniently rotate the screen by 180 towards the lens then fold it back to the body AN Excessive rotation may damage the connective hinge between the screen and the camcorder WARNING e Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth e When the LCD screen is rotated by 180 toward the lens the left and the right sides of the subject are shown in reverse as if you were looking at a mirror This is not a problem and does not affect the image being recorded 14 English 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 the hand strap to fit to hand 3 Make sure your footing is stable and there is no danger of colliding with another
16. After dividing the movie image you can also combine other desired movie images page 80 Ea Edit Combine MENU qe S Meow A 0 00 27 0 00755 100 0001 Divide IN MENU DINA a Playa Frame The second image of the divided image will be displayed at the end of the thumbnail index 78_English Example You can divide a movie image into two in order to delete a section you no longer need isa 2 After image is divided at 30 second 3 After deletin A point i first image o 0 60 seconds 0 30 seconds 0 30 seconds e The movie image is divided into two movie images e The Divide function is not available in the following conditions f 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 f the video file is recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode If the remaining section of the storage media space is less than 40MB Videos recorded or edited by other devices Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli studio e You can not delete a protected image You must first release the protect function to delete it page 74 e The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0 5 seconds English_79 olayoack options COMBINE e This function works only in Play mode page 49 e You can combine two different movie imag
17. C14 only 12 ISCENE EASY Q e The total number of recordable photos is counted based on 20 Record mode available space on the storage media 26_English LCD SCREEN INDICATORS STBY 0 00 00 panim I Bay STBY 0 00 00 R4siny 4 T Movie and Photo record mode Shortcut menu OK Guide G Quick View 2 Focus Auto Focus Face Detection Manual Focus 8 Shortcut menu OK Guide Return 4 EV Exposure value 5 iSCENE Movie and Photo record mode Shortcut menu Manual 4 Manual Control Bar Value 2 Menu name 3 Shortcut menu OK Guide Return 4 Value adjust down 5 Value adjust up e The illustration to the left shows the EV Exposure value screen e Functions marked with will not be kept when the camcorder restarts e The shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode Pressing the OK button will display a shortcut menu of frequently used functions on the LCD screen English_27 oreoaration if i gt Sitios me 2 Al r 1a m JANOD 12200 AN 100 0001 7 9 28_English 0 2 3 Movie Play mode Thumbnail View Movie Play mode Recorded time Copy Selected SMX C13 C14 only Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX C13 C14 only Battery info Remaining battery level Now Total file number Error File Scroll bar Share ma
18. C14 only may need to be initialized or replaced and the data will be deleted Be sure to back up the data on the camcorder to other storage media before sending your camcorder in for repair Samsung cannot guarantee any loss of your data 116_English amp 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 e The battery pack may not be installed on your camcorder Insert a battery pack into the camcorder e The inserted battery pack may be discharged Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one If you use an AC power adaptor make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet e Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on e s Auto Power Off set to 5 Min If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes the camcorder is automatically turned off Auto Power Off To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 93 e The battery pack is almost discharged Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one e Use the AC power adaptor The camcorder does not turn on n The power automatically turns off e Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect
19. On 102_English 3 ersy 0 00 00 pasting Hels D Settings __PC Software MEINEN zA T Default Set EEE MENU Fi Move Sclect Press the Share R3 button while your camcorder is connected to a computer using the supplied USB cable e Selected videos with the Share marks are displayed on the Sharing screen e Click the Yes on the PC screen to begin uploading your videos to YouTube e f you want to upload directly without showing a pop up sharing window check Intelli studio does not pop a list of share marked files in the connected device Tern CEI ID SEI EID EEE Ce FS LY i K e Your YouTube account must be activated to use the upload feature aw SFL LOR RIAA SSE ae eae ey 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 conditions including computer and network performance disable this function e For more information on YouTube visit the YouTube website http www youtube com There is no guarantee of uploading operation in all environments and YouTube server side changes in the future may e This product s YouTube uploading functionality is provided under the license from YouTube LLC The presence of YouTube uploading functionality of this product is not an endorsement or recommendat
20. Player Explanation Solution 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 left The Audio Video cable jack is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable jack is connected to the proper jack page 107 109 The display mode of the recorded video does not match that of playback device A video recorded in 16 9 wide mode should be played back on a TV or PC that supports 16 9 screen mode English_123 troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom When using the movies a computer does not recognize your camcorder Explanation Solution Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer then reconnect it correctly Cannot play a movie file properly on a PC A video codec is needed to play the file recorded on your camcorder Install or run the built in edit software Intelli studio Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder firmly Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder restart the computer Reconnect it properly Your computer may not have the necessary performance specifications to play back a video file Check the recommended computer specifications Intelli studio does not function properly The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your comp
21. Slide and open the battery memory card cover as shown in the figure 3 Slightly push the memory card inwards to pop it out 4 Pull the memory card out of the memory card slot and close the cover A N As shown in the figure be sure to slide the memory card inwards with the label facing right CAUTION English_39 about the storage media 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 cards up to 2GB are supported with this camcorder Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB deine Terminals In this camcorder you can use memory cards SDHC or MMCplus of the following capacity 512MB 32GB Compatible recording media Be The following recording media have been recommended for use with this camcorder lt SPHO memory card gt Others are not recommended so buy such products with caution SDHC or SD memory cards By Panasonic SanDisk and TOSHIBA aera aac MMC plus By Transcend If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that has already been recorded For movie recording use a memory card that supports faster write speed at least 2MB sec
22. The higher the compression rate is the lower the resolution is but the recording time will be increased The compression rate automatically adjusts to the recording image and the recording time may vary accordingly You can use a SDHC or MMCplus memory card on your camcorder Some cards may not be compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type Proper operation is not guaranteed for those memory cards that are not formatted by this camcorder Perform the formatting directly on the camcorder To facilitate movie recording it is recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed Write soeed 2MB sec or higher If you use a low write soeed memory card recording may stop with a message of Low speed card Please record a lower resolution The camcorder will operate properly with memory cards up to 32GB for recording playback Memory cards bigger than 32GB in capacity may not work properly The memory card that is used to store a movie can cause unwritable areas which may result in reduced recording time and free memory space The maximum size of a movie H 264 AVC file that can be recorded at one time is 1 8GB You can store up to 9999 movie and photo images in one folder Movie or photo images recorded by other equipment are not playable on this camcorder Items marked with are available only with 8GB GMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only models For recording 16 9 aspect ratio will use more memory th
23. Your camcorder is damp and moist inside condensation Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features used Recording a fast moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording which can lead to a shorter available recording time The recording stops automatically There is no more free space for recording on the storage media Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files If you frequently record or delete files the performance of the built in flash memory will deteriorate In this case reformat the built in memory If you use a memory card with a low writing speed the camcorder automatically stops recording the movie images and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen When recording a subject illuminated by bright light vertical lines appear 120_English The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness Recording Symptom When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording the screen turns red or black for an instant Explanation Solution Do not leave the camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight During recording the date time does not display The beep sound is not heard Date Time is set to off Set the Date Time to on page 35
24. after confirming This function is available only in the full image display mode English_83 settings options 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 Press MENU button e The menu screen appears 3 Press the Control button lt lt P to select Settings e The menus in Settings mode will appear 4 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control buttons A VW lt b and the OK button e To return to the normal screen press the MENU button e Depending on the mode selected not all items will be selectable to be changed If there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu Storage SMX C13 C14 only Storage Info Format etc Button Tips MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu Control button A V 41 P Use it to move up down left right c OK button Use it to select or confirm the menu omy 2 e The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt gt and the OK button e The illustration to the shows the Movie record mode Before selecting a menu Item set the appropriate operation mode first pa
25. amp OSD Language Selecting the storage media SGMX C13 C14 only Inserting ejecting the memory card Selecting a suitable memory card Recordable time and capacity Recording movie images Recording with ease for beginners EASY Q Mode Taking photo images SMX C13 C14 only Zooming in and out English_03 contents PLAYBACK RECORDING OPTIONS PLAYBACK OPTIONS 04_ English Changing the playback mode SMX C13 C14 only Playing movie images Viewing photo images SMX C13 C14 only Changing the menu settings Menu items Using the recording menu items ISCENE Video resolution Photo resolution 16 9 Wide EV Exposure Value Back light FOCUS Face detection Anti Shake HDIS Digital effect Fader Wind cut Digital zoom Time lapse REC Guideline Menu items Play option Delete Protect Story board print Copy SMX C13 C14 only Divide Combine Share mark Slide show SMX C13 C14 only File info SETTINGS OPTIONS USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER 96 97 105 Changing the menu settings in Settings Menu items Using the settings menu items Storage GMX C13 C14 only Storage Info Format File No Time Zone Date Time Set Date Type Time Type Date Time Display LCD Brightness LCD Color LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off Menu Design Transparency Beep Sound Shutter Sound SMX C13 C14 only Auto Power Off PC Software TV Display Default Set Version Language Demo Chec
26. available in thumbnail view only vo SMX C13 C14 only e The photo function is available with model SMX C13 C14 only SMX C13 C14 only VIEWING ON A TV e You can enjoy detailed brilliant quality videos on a connected TV page 108 Step 4 Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of Intelli studio on your Windows computer Using the Intelli studio program built in your camcorder you can import videos photos into your computer edit or share the videos photos with your friends For details see page 98 English_09 Quick start guide IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC 1 Launch the Intelli studio program by connecting the camcorder to your Os Stectory on your Pe PC via the USB cable e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window Click Yes the uploading procedure will start 2 Click Import folder to import the videos or photos from the PC to the Intelli studio you will see the files location on the Intelli studio browser 3 You can double click on the file you would like to start playing se oe tee Import folder button Imported Files SHARING VIDEOS PHOTOS ON YouTube Flickr Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with a single click Click on the Share gt Upload to Share Site tab on the browser page 101 The Intel
27. card You cannot delete the images protected by another device Release the protection of the image on the device page 74 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 40 Release the lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 40 Copy all important recorded files to your PC before formatting Samsung shall not be responsible for any loss of data It is recommended that you copy the data to your PC or other storage media The data file name is not indicated correctly Does not charge or operate even if the battery pack is inserted The file may be corrupted The file format is not Supported by your camcorder Only the file name is displayed if the directory structure does not comply with the international standard Check whether you re using a Samsung battery pack A non Samsung battery pack may not be recognised properly by the camcorder English_119 troubleshooting Recording Symptom Pressing the Recording start stop button does not start recording The actual recording time is less than the estimated time Explanation Solution 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 camcorder is unusually high Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place
28. check the focus Recording is being made in a dark place Increase the brightness in the place The image appears too bright or flickering or changes in color This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Cancel iSCENE to minimise these phenomena page 57 122 English Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation Solution Pressing the playback Play Pause button did not start playing The Skip or Search function does not work properly Press the Mode button to set Movie Play mode Image files recorded on another camcorder may not play on your camcorder Check out the memory card compatibility page 40 If the temperature inside the camcorder is too high it cannot function properly Turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and turn it on again Playback is interrupted unexpectedly Check if the AC adaptor or battery pack is properly connected and stable You cannot hear sound when playing a Time Lapse recording The Time Lapse REC function does not support sound page 68 Photo images stored on a storage media are not displayed in the actual size GMX C13 C14 only Photo images recorded on other devices may not appear at actual size This is not an error Playback on other devices TV etc Symptom You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the connected device The image appears distorted on TV or PC
29. cleaning cloth follow the instructions Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable English_xi Mmpoortant Information on use ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL This User Manual covers models SMX C10RN SMX C10LN SMX C10GN SMX C13RN SMX C13LN SMX C13GN SMX C14RN SMX C14LN SMX C14GN SMX C100RN SMX C100LN and SMX C100GN The SMX C13RN SMX C13LN and SMX C13GN have a 8GB built in flash memory respectively but also use memory cards The SMX C14RN SMX C14LN and SMX C14GN have a 16GB built in flash memory respectively but also use memory cards The SMX C10RN SMX C10LN SMX C10GN SMX C100RN SMX C100LN and SMX C100GN does not have built in flash memory and uses memory cards exclusively Although some features of SMX C10RN SMX C10LN SMX C10GN SMX C13RN SMX C13LN SMX C13GN SMX C14RN SMX C14LN SMX C14GN SMX C100RN SMX C100LN and SMX C100GN are different they operate in the same way Illustrations of model SMX C10N are used in this user manual The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen Designs and specifications of storage media and other accessories are subject to change without any notice In this user manual s function descriptions the icon on the on screen display section means that it will appear on t
30. dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus To disconnect the apparatus from the mains the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable 1 Read these instructions pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles 2 Keep these instructions and the point where they exit from the apparatus 3 Heed all warnings 11 Only use attachment accessories specified by the 4 Follow all instructions manufacturer 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod 6 Clean only with dry cloth bracket or table specified by the 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in manufacturer or sold with the apparatus accordance with the manufacturer s instructions When a cart is used use caution when 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators moving the cart apparatus combination to heat registers stoves or other apparatus including avoid injury from tipping over amplifiers that produce heat 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or unused for long periods of time grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel with one wider than the other A grounding type plug Servicing is required when the apparatus has been has two blades and a third groundin
31. end with video yellow and RO OL O left white right red audio cables to the TV White y e For more information about the connection refer to your TV s user manual Stereo Type e Before connecting make sure that the volume on the TV is turned down forgetting this may cause feedback from the TV gt TF VIDED a ie ADDIO A speakers e Carefully connect the input and output cables to the white t Yellow corresponding connections on the device the camcorder is Red E being used with Monaural Type English_107 connecting to other devices VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN 1 Turn onthe TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the camcorder is connected to e 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 e Press the Mode button to select the Play mode page 49 e The camorder image will appear on the TV screen e You can also monitor the image on the LCD screen of the camcorder 3 Perform playback e You can perform playback recording or setting the menu while viewing on a TV screen r 4 e When TV Display is set to Off OSD On Screen Display does not appear on the TV screen page 94 e Feedback may occur when the camcorder is too close to the other devices or the volume is high Keep the camcorder a reasonable distance away from the other connected devices e When the Audio Video cable is connec
32. of the file is not supported by this camcorder Format the memory card using the menu The file format is not supported Check the supported file Format the memory card using menu item Low speed card Please record a lower resolution Recording The memory card does not have enough speed to record Record movie at a lower resolution Change the memory card to a faster one page 40 Message Icon Informs that Action TA E E E A iia Format storage media using menus after Write Error p 9 backing up important files to your PC or data to storage media another storage media Release the EASY Q You cannot operate some functions manually when EASY Q is activated e Release EASY Q function English_115 troubleshooting Playback Message Icon Informs that Action Format storage media using menus after Read Error Some problems cele Auning reading backing up important files to PC or another data from storage media storage device The Number of l e Format the storage media using the menu after video files is full POORNA MES NAVE eee backing up important files to your PC or another Cannot copy videos Ocan MOU KECOE storage device Set File No to Reset The Number of e Format storage media using the menu item after clei hls i Rea e a pea backing up important files to your PC or another Cannot copy photos capacity and you cannot take a pic
33. off 18_English Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack Battery STBY 0 00 00 penin Level State Message Indicator Fully charged 20 40 used 40 60 used 60 80 used 80 99 used Exhausted flickers The device will soon turn off Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible 1 aL EWEN g flickers The device will be forced to turn off after Low battery 3 seconds e Before using the camcorder charge the battery e Above figures are based on a fully charged battery pack at normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time English_19 oreparation Charging recording and playback times with fully charged battery pack with no zoom operation etc e For your reference the approximate time with fully charged battery pack Battery type A BH130LB i Using a AC power adaptor approx 2 hr Charging time l Using a USB cable approx 4 hr 720 x 420160 640 x 480 30p Movie resolution TV Super TV Normal Web Normal Fine ESF TV Fine EF ex Web Fine g Continuous approx 160min Mode recording time Pon Playback time approx 180min The time is only for reference Figures shown above are measured under Samsung s test environment and may differ according to user and condition Werecommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Tim
34. on the LCD screen accordingly 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button 4 P gt to select Share Mark gt Select File 4 Use the Control button A W 4 P to select the desired movie images and then press the OK button e The E indicator is displayed on the selected movie images e You can also check the Share mark on the video image by pressing Share E button 5 Press the MENU button e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation 6 Select Yes Share Mark By using the software Intelli studio embedded in the camcorder you can easily upload videos marked with Share marks page 101 English_81 olayoack options SLIDE SHOW SMX C13 C14 ONLY You can playback all the photo images stored in the storage media automatically 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Photo at at Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW lt 4 P OK mewe me to select Play Mode gt Photo e The thumbnail index screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button lt 4 P to select Slide Show gt Site oo Start Start 4 Press the OK button e The GP indicator is displayed The Slid
35. or Photo in menu option e You can also simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever e Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only 0 00 00 245Min lt AT gt 6080 1696 F lt Record mode gt men Oo Mowe menu Vikksm Noe lt Movie play mode gt lt Photo play mode gt English_49 Olayoack o gt oS PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES e This function works only in Movie Play mode e You can find 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 e Set the appropriate storage media SMX C13 C14 only If you want to playback images on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file e Playing time of the selected fi le and the thumbnail showing the movie playback will appear on the screen 3 Set the Play Mode to Video SMX C13 C14 only e Press the MENU button Use the Control button to select Play Mode gt Video e You can also simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever 4 Use the Control button A V lt 4 P to select the desired movie images and then press the OK button e Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed e The selected movie images are played acco
36. person or object 4 Aim and focus as shown in the illustration 2 e This camcorder lens shooting angle is approx 25 higher than the rest of the camcorder body Make sure the camcorder lens is angled for proper shooting e lt is recommended to keep the sun behind you while shooting English_15 oreoaration 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 packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder Inserting the battery pack 1 2 3 Ejecting the battery pack 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the figure Insert the battery pack into the battery slot until it locks e Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing left while the battery pack is placed as shown in the figure Slide and close the battery slot cover Slide and open the battery slot cover and push the Battery pack release switch e Gently push the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in the figure to eject the battery Pull the ejected battery out in the direction as shown in the figure Slide and close the battery slot cover e Remove the battery pack separately from the camcorder while not in use e lt is recommended to prepare an additional bat
37. that the CAMCORDER is in safe operating order 29 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture 30 If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used 31 This product is covered by one or more of the following U S patents 5 060 220 5 457 669 5 561 649 5 705 762 5 987 417 6 043 912 6 222 983 6 272 096 6 377 524 6 377 531 6 385 587 6 389 570 6 408 408 6 466 532 6 473 736 6 477 501 6 480 829 6 556 520 6 556 521 6 556 522 6 978 168 6 594 208 6 631 110 6 658 588 6 674 697 6 674 957 6 687 455 6 697 307 6 707 985 6 721 243 6 721 493 6 728 474 6 741 535 6 744 713 6 744 972 6 65 853 6 765 853 6 771 890 6 771 891 6 775 465 6 778 755 6 788 629 6 788 630 6 795 637 6 810 201 6 862 256 6 868 054 6 894 963 6 937 552 USER INSTALLER CAUTION Your authority to operate this FCC certified equipment could be voided if you make changes or modifications not expressly se by this party responsible for compliance to part 15 FCC rules NOTE Ag LAMP S INSIDE THIS PRODUCT CONTAIN MERCURY AND MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF ACCORDING TO LOCAL STATE OR FEDERAL LAWS For details see lamprecycle org elae org or call 1 800 Samsung 7267864 CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This Perchlorate warning applies only to primary CR Manganese Dioxide Lithium coin cells in the product sold or distributed ONLY in California USA Perchlorate Material special handling may a
38. the AV signal set the TV Display to Off in Menu Settings page 94 English_109 maintenance amp 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 amp For safekeeping of the camcorder be sure to turn it off Remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor page 16 Remove the memory card page 39 Cautions on Storing e Do not leave the camcorder in a place where the temperature is very high for a long period of time The temperature inside a closed vehicle or trunk can become very high in a hot season If you leave the camcorder in such a place it could malfunction or the case could be damaged Do not expose the camcorder to direct sunlight or place it near a heater e Do not store the camcorder in a place where the humidity or dust level is high Dust entering the camcorder could cause a malfunction If humidity is high the lens could become moldy and the camcorder could become inoperative It is recommended that you put the camcorder in a box together with a desiccant packet to help protect it from humidity when storing it in a closet etc e Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations This could cause malfunctions e Detach the battery pack from the camcorder and store it
39. the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt gt and the OK button 4 e Protected movie or photo images will show the indicator when they are displayed If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot set image protection e The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models a Ole Gued 74_English STORY BOARD PRINT This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected movie and saves them into the storage media It presents a quick overview of your movie helping you to understand the overall topic 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media SGMX C13 C14 only 1 0 50 60 If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW 4 P OK to select Play Mode gt Video SMX C13 C14 only 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button lt OK to select Story Board ii Print gt Select File deai Select File 4 Use the Control button A V 4 P to select the desired movie images and then press the OK button e A message appears asking for your confirmation 5 Select Yes e Images to be captured are selected arbitrarily and compose a storyboard of 16 i
40. use the following functions set the 16 9 Wide menu to Off first e Please set the aspect ratio before recording The default setting is 16 9 Wide English_59 recording options EV Exposure Value ces STBY 0 00 00 ein C 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 automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions e Press the Control button lt 4 gt to adjust the exposure while viewing the STEY 00000 Psy image on the LCD screen Confirm your selection by pressing the OK button Exposure value can be set between 2 0 and 2 0 lf you set exposure to manual the higher the exposure the brighter the recorded picture will be Exposure value setting will be applied and tj XX indicator and setting value are displayed e Manual exposure is recommended in situations When shooting using reverse lighting or when the background is too bright When shooting against a reflective natural background such as at the beach or when skiing When the background is overly dark or the subject is bright e The exposure also can be set in the shortcut menu page 34 amp e The shutter speed also varies automatically depending on the EV value STBY 0 00 00 ain BaF Ea 1 0 P 60
41. 9 999 files are created Image format Movie Images e Movie images are compressed in H 264 format The file extension is MP4 e Refer to page 58 for video resolution Photo Images e Photo images are compressed in JPEG Joint Photographic Experts Group format The file extension is JPG e Refer to page 59 for photo resolution Z When the 9 999th file is created in the 999th folder i e SDV_9999 MP4 is created in the 999 VIDEO folder no more folders can be created Backup your files to a PC and format the storage media and then reset the file numbering from the menu e We don t recommend you modify the name of a fi le folder stored in the storage media using a PC If you modify it this camcorder may not recognise the modifi ed fi les You can use your camcorder as a storage device The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models 106_English I ONNECUINO LO ONE OGVICE VA You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV CONNECTING TOA TV e To playback your recordings the television must be NTSC compatible page 113 e We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as power source for the camcorder Use the provided Audio Video cable to connect the camcorder to a TV as follows 1 Connect the end of the Audio Video cable with the single plug to the Audio Video cable jack of the camcorder Normal TV Camcorder AUDIO VIDEO 2 Connect the other
42. All 72 Delete 13 Protect 74 Story Board Print xX 75 Copy 76 Edit Divide x 78 Combine xX 80 Share Mark xX 81 Slide Show x 82 File Info Full image display 83 mode only Settings 84 e tems marked with are available only with SMX C13 C14 models e The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models English_71 olayoack options PLAY OPTION You can set a specific playback style according to your preference item Contents Play All Plays back from the selected movie to the last movie Play Option ed Ea All Play One mI Repeat All on screen display IAIN Play One The selected movie will be played Repeat All All movies will be played repeatedly il Repeat One The selected movie will be played repeatedly 72_English Cu 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 e Set the appropriate storage media SGMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A V OK to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo SMX C13 C14 only 3 Press the MENU button gt Control but
43. CREEN INDICATORS Movie and Photo record mode SMX C13 C14 only 50 Dor Moree j A tne epee 0 2 Operating mode STBY Standby Recording ig ie B Time counter OFS movie recording time remaining recordable time aaj Gy Time Recording g fio Photo image counter W l a total number of recordable photo images m 42 Storage media Memory card or built in memory i SMX C13 C14 only B x amaaan O a ns Ren raaye Photo image resolution 14 Movie image resolution a N e 8 Anti Shake HDIS 18 i RIN 5 9 LCD Enhancer 0 Back Light 1 Wind Cut 2 Fader It is different from the actual display 4 e The above screen is an example for explanation amp e The on screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC _ 13 Zoom Optical zoom Digital Zoom memory card capacity 74 Date Time Display e Functions marked with will not be kept when the camcorder __ is turned off and on again 15 Time Zone e For enhanced performance the display indications and the 6 Digital Effect order are subject to change without prior notice m e The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models amp J_EV Exposure value e This camcorder provides one combined movie and photo is Manual Focus Face Detection record mode You can easily record movies or photos in the af same mode without having to change it GMX C13
44. Enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded e When the LCD Enhancer works at low illumination some stripes may occur on the LCD screen This is not a malfunction e Using the LCD Enhancer function may cause colour look different on the display 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 pees Off Disables the function None eee When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in Video or Photo STBY mode or for more than 5 On i l oO None minutes when recording a video the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen When this Auto LCD Off function is enabled you can press any button on the camcorder to return LCD brightness to normal Menu Design You can select the desired menu design e Misty White gt Premium Black 0 00 00 245Min E m E CIE oy a Settings Auto LCD Off o 20 40 Transparency You can select the desired transparency to display the menu e 9 20 I 40 60 The setting value is applied to the menu screen of Pn py Record mode only Z Menu Design Select Select 92 English lt Transparency 0 gt lt Transparency 60 gt 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
45. LCD screen None Using the Demo function e The Demo mode is canceled in the following cases If any button is operated Recording start stop PHOTO EASY Q etc However the camcorder will enter the Demo mode automatically after 5 minutes in STBY mode if it is idle for 5 minutes without operation If you don t want the Demo function to start set Demo to Off K The Demo function does not operate in the following cases If Auto Power Off is set to 5 Min uses the battery as main power the Auto Power Off function will turn the camcorder off before Demo can run English_95 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 below according to your computer type Using with Windows Using with Macintosh Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable e The built in editing software Intelli studio runs on the PC automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer When you specify PC Software On gt page 94 e The built in software on your camcorder Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Play back or edit your recordings on the computer using the built in Intelli studio
46. OK button in STBY mode right after your recording e Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed on the LCD screen 2 Press the Control button to view the most recent photo or video you have recorded e After the Quick view is finished your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode e During a Quick view use the Control buttons A V 41 OK for playback search or deleting the current file The Quick View function is not available in the following conditions Ifthe mode has been changed after the recording or the camcorder is connected USB cable lf the camcorder has been restarted after the recording 7 e Audio will not be recorded with the photo image on the storage media Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data Photo image files recorded by your camcorder conform to the DCF Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association e DCF is an integrated image tile format for digital cameras Image files can be used on all digital devices conforming to DCF e Available photo image resolutions are 1696X960 and 848X480 in 16 9 aspect ratio while 1600X1200 and 800X600 are available in 4 3 aspect ratio To switch to 4 3 release 16 9 mode page 43 e This camcorder provides one combined movie and photo record mode You can easily record movies or photos
47. Towa cannol ge UNIS od the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on e The temperature is too low The battery pack is quickly e The battery pack is not fully charged Recharge the battery pack discharged e The battery pack reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack English_117 troubleshooting Displays Symptom The Recorded Image is more narrow or fat than original image Explanation Solution You should check the resolution before you record 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 setting of Demo to Off page 95 Unknown indicator appears on the screen A warning indicator or message appears on the screen pages 114 116 The after image remains on the LCD screen This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack before turning the power off The image on the LCD screen looks dark 118_English Ambient light is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD Use the LCD Enhancer function Storage Media Symptom Memory card functions are not operable Explanation Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly page 39 If you use a memory card formatted on a computer format it again directly on your camcorder gt page 87 Image cannot be deleted You cannot format the memory
48. Twice the memory options 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only The memory camcorder s external memory slot accepts both high capacity SDHC and MMCplus cards 2 Play and transfer videos quickly and easily using the memory type of your choice In addition to this slot the memory camcorder has built in flash memory High resolution image through Mobile DNle The Samsung memory camcorder has 3DNR 3 dimensional noise reduction high sensitivity color expression intelligent color expression High performance Anti Shake Hyper DIS and automatic face detection Face Detection features Capture Visions farther than the eye can see 10x Optical 1200x Digital Zoom Samsung s powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without losing image quality In addition Digital Zoom Interpolation enables clearer digital zooming with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms li_English Various Recording Features The memory camcorder supports Anti Shake HDIS Digital Effect and a wide range of other functions that you can select according to the scene you are recording pages 56 70 Capturing Photo Image 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB SMX C14 only Captures a moving subject instantly and saves the scene as a photo image Comfortable Ergonomic Design This camcorder is designed for comfort when making long recordings With this ergonomic design you can shoot subjects comfortably from any position Time Lapse Rec
49. V Fine H 720x480 60i 240min 480min 30min 60min 120min 240min 480min 960min TV Normal 720x480 60i 310min 620min 38min 77min 155min 310min 620min 1 240min Web Fine F 640x480 30p 240min 480min 30min 60min 120min 240min 480min 960min Web Normal 640x480 30p 310min 620min 38min 77min 155min 310min 620min 1 240min Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable number of photo images Media Built in memory Memory Card pa ee es ise 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Mode Resolution 43 800x600 9 999 9 999 1 920 3 840 7 680 9 999 9 999 9 999 1600x1200 6 080 9 999 760 1 530 3 040 6 080 9 999 9 999 16 9 848x480 9 999 9 999 1 920 3 840 7 680 9 999 9 999 9 999 1696x960 6 080 9 999 760 1 530 3 040 6 080 9 999 9 999 Unit Approximate number of images English_43 about the storage media The previous figures are measured under Samsung s standard recording test conditions and may differ depending on the test or use condition The camcorder provides five resolution options for movie recordings TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal TV Super Fine TV Fine and TV Normal modes provide optimal operation with a TV Web Fine and Web Normal modes provide optimal operation with web based applications The compression rate increases while lowering the resolution in the order of TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web Fine Web Normal
50. Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal Fader Time Lapse REC EASY Q Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal 16 9 Wide Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal Anti Shake HDIS Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal The following list shows examples of some functions you cannot activate when the camcorder is in a specific mode If you want to set the desired function change the mode first lt Cannot Use gt lt If the camcorder is in the following mode gt LCD Brightness LCD Color Play mode Thumbnail index screen or full image display mode Transparency Demo of movie or photo images TV Display Play mode Thumbnail index screen of movie or photo images EE ant te SISA Play mode Full image display mode of movie or photo images Beep Sound Play mode Full image display mode of movie images specications Model Name SMX C10RN SMX C1 OLN SMX C10GN SMX C13RN SMX C13LN SMX C13GN SMX C14RN SMX C1 4LN SMX C1 4GN SMX C1 0ORN SMX C1 OOLN SMX C1 OOGN 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 about 4 0Mbps TV Normal about 3 0Mbps Web Fine about 4 0Mbps Web Normal about 3 0Mbps Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device Max 680K pixels Lens F1 8 to 2 4 10x Optical 1200x Digital Electronic zoom lens Focal Length 2 4
51. _English 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 HEN Off Disables the function None On Backlight compensation is executed gs Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly Back lighting influences recording when the subject is darker than the background The subject is in front of a window The subject is against a snowy background The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light sources are too bright The person to be recorded is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background The person s face is too dark to distinguish his her features a lt Backlight off gt lt Backlight on gt English_61 recording options Focus e The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically auto focus e You can also manually focus on a subject depending on the recording conditions i on screen item contents display R a In most situations it is better to use the automatic focus feature as it enables you Auto None to concentrate on the creative side of your recording Face Detection Records under the optimal condition by detecting faces automatically PAP F Manual focusing may be necessary under certain conditions that make automatic Manual in MEs focusing difficult or unreliable Face detection It detects and recognizes face l
52. a e When Date Time Display On is set the icon 3 will be displayed next JAN 01 2009 01 00 AM to the date and time display page 91 ml CK FON STBY 0 00 00 Sing 4 ET You can set the date and time in Date Time Set from the Settings menu page 35 88_English Cities used to set the time zone Cities Time zone Cities Time zone London Lisbon 00 00 Adelaide 09 30 Rome Paris portal Stockholm Madrid 01 00 Guam Sydney Brisbane 10 00 rankfurt Athens Helsinki Cairo Ankara 02 00 Solomon Islands 11 00 Moskva Riyadh 03 00 Wellington Fiji 12 00 Teheran 03 30 Samoa Midway 11 00 Abu Dhabi Muscat 04 00 Honolulu Hawaii Tahiti 10 00 Kabul 04 30 Alaska 09 00 Tashkent Karachi 05 00 LA San Francisco Vancouver Seattle 08 00 Calcutta New Delhi 05 30 Denver Phoenix Salt Lake City 07 00 Almaty Kathmandu 05 45 Chicago Dallas Houston Mexico City 06 00 Dacca 06 00 New York Miami oe D C Montreal 05 00 Yangon 06 30 Caracas Santiago 04 00 Bangkok 07 00 Buenos Aires Brasilia Sao Paulo 03 00 nong Song a aa Singapore 08 00 Fernando de Noronha 02 00 Seoul Tokyo Pyongyang 09 00 Azores Cape Verde 01 00 The times are based on Greenwich Mean Time GMT English_89 settings options Date Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly page 35 Date Type You can select the desired date type
53. ained by calling toll free 1 800 SAMSUNG 1 800 726 7864 Labor 90 days carry in Parts 1 year On carry in models transportation to and from the service center is the customer s responsibility The original dated sales receipt must be retained by the customer and is the only acceptable proof of purchase It must be presented to the authorized service center EXCLUSIONS WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty does not cover damage due to accident fire flood and or other acts of God misuse incorrect line voltage improper installation improper or unauthorized repairs commercial use or damage that occurs in shipping Exterior and interior finish lamps and glass are not covered under this warranty Customer adjustments which are explained in the instruction manual are not covered under the terms of this warranty This warranty will automatically be voided for any unit found with a missing or altered serial number This warranty is valid only on products purchased in the United States and Puerto Rico Some States do not allow the exclusions or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from State to State If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products please contact the SAMSUNG customer car
54. ake sure that the Audio Video cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used for dubbing an image from your camcorder page 107 109 Explanation Solution Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time The backup built in rechargeable battery may be discharged page 36 Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on English_125 troubleshooting Menu Symptom Menu items are grayed out 126_English Explanation Solution 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 be dimmed on the menu Storage Storage Info Format etc There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously The following list shows examples of unworkable combinations of functions and menu items If you want to set the desired functions do not set the following items first lt Cannot Use gt lt Because of the following setting gt Anti Shake HDIS Digital Zoom Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic Step printing Video Resolution Web Fine Web Normal Digital Effect Mirror Mosaic KER Anti Shake HDIS SCENE Night Darkness 16 9 Wide Step printing ISCENE Night Darkness Digital Effect TAU 8 Fetes PENSE TE
55. amcorder to your PC s hard disk Editing video photo files is also available using the PC software settings contents eaicgiav Off Disables the function None On You can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the n None camcorder and your PC e The PC Software is compatible with the Windows OS only e The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models TV Display You can select the output path of the OSD On Screen Display settings contents Parii Off The OSD appears in the LCD screen only None On The OSD appears in the LCD screen and TV Connecting to a TV page 106 None Default Set You can initialise your camcorder settings to the factory defaults initial settings at the factory Initialising the camcorder settings to factory defaults does not affect recorded images i After resetting the camcorder set Time Zone and Date Time Set gt page 35 94 English Version The version information may be changed without notice for improvement Version Samsung Elsctronics LD SAW 1 00 Apr 25 2009 12250244 Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages page 37 Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily settings contents TESS Off Disables the function None On Activates demonstration mode and shows various features on the
56. amsung shall not be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents and cannot compensate for any damages Make a backup of important recorded data Protect your important recorded data by copying the files to a PC We recommend copying the data to your PC or other recording media for storage Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide Copyright Please note that this camcorder is intended for consumer use only Data recorded on a card in this camcorder from other digital analog media or devices is protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the copyright owner except for personal enjoyment Even if you record an event such as a show performance or exhibition for personal enjoyment it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand English_v Important safety instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID EREFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to
57. an 4 3 aspect ratio You can select the desired LCD display aspect ratio for recording or playback 16 9 Wide 4 3 aspect ratio See page 59 44 English recording Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES e 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 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Connect a power source to the camcorder page 16 A battery pack or an AC power adaptor e Set the appropriate storage media page 38 SMX C13 C14 only If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card 3h 0 00 00 245minj can 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen Ay oF 3 Press the Recording start stop button A e The recording indicator will display and recording will start e To stop recording press the Recording start stop button again 4 When recording is finished turn the camcorder off Quick View Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording 1 Press the OK button in STBY mode right after your recording r coon CIO e Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed on the LCD screen uiieks View Eg 2 Press the Control button to view the most recent video or photo you have recor
58. application page 100 You can also upload your recordings to YouTube or other web sites using Intellistudio page 101 96_English 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 e By using the built in editing software Intelli studio on your camcorder you can enjoy the following operations Playing back recorded videos or photos page 100 Editing recorded videos or photos page 100 Uploading the recorded videos and photos to YouTube or Flickr etc page 101 e You can transfer or copy the files videos and photos saved on the storage media to your computer Mass storage function page 105 The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models System Requirements The following requirements must be met for using the built in editing software Intelli studio Items System Requirements Microsoft Windows XP Vista OS Operating System CPU Intel Pentium 4 3 0 GHz or higher AMD Athlon FX 3 0 GHz or higher RAM 512 MB 1 GB or higher recommended Video Card nVIDIA Geforce 7600GT or higher Ati X1600 series or higher Display 1024 x 768 16 bit color or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit color recommended USB USB 2 0 support Direct X DirectX 9 0 or higher o e System requirements mentioned above are recommendations Even on a system tha
59. back will be displayed e To view the previous next photo press the Control button lt lt P e To return to the thumbnail index view move the zoom lever e Do not power off or eject the memory card during photo playback e Your camcorder may not playback the following photo files normally A photo with its file name changed on aPC A photo recorded on other devices A photo with a file format not supported on this camcorder does not conform to DCF standards photo gt e The Quick View function is used if you want to preview the last recorded photo images gt page 47 English_53 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 e The menu screen appears 3 Select the desired submenu and menu item with the Control buttons A V lt 4 and the OK button e To return to the normal screen press the MENU button e Depending on the mode selected some menu items may not be available to select and change You can also access the shortcut menu using the OK button page 33 Button Tips a MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu b Control button A V 4 P Use it to move up down left right c OK button Use it to select or co
60. bnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window Menu items Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC Slide show of the photo files from the PC Playback of the video files from the PC Switches to Library of the PC and connected camcorder Switches to Edit mode Switches to Share mode B Deskop Changes the size of thumbnails i oN Displays all files videos and photos Displays video files only Displays photo files only Sorts the files 8 Imports folders from PC 9 Selects the connected camcorder or storage aR Desktop l aL a Documents and Settin 2 k oS a 10 Saves new files to PC OG 11 Slide show of the photo files from the connected CAM_0004 JPG CAM_0005 IPG J CG a mM CO rd e r Playback of the video files from the connected jia camcorder EE cam_o008 3P6 E cam_0009 3P6 J CAM_0010 3PG CAM_0011 JPG 12 Saves the selected file to PC Saves the selected file to connected camcorder 13 Moves the file selected in the PC to the Edit mode Moves the file s selected in the PC to the Share mode 14 Moves the file s selected in the connected camcorder to the Share mode English_99 Using with a Windows computer Step 3 Playing back videos or photos e 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 e Video or photo
61. camcorder s disk drive does not open or the context menu that appears when right clicking your mouse open or browse appears broken your computer may be infected by an Autorun virus Be sure to update your antivirus software to the latest version Photos Videos English_105 Using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and files on the storage media e The folder and file structure for built in memory or memory card is as follows e Don t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or file name It may not be playable Movie Images H 264 The SD quality movie images are named as SDV_ MP4 and Web movie images are named as WEB_ MP4 e The SD quality movie images will be named as SDE_ MP4 when you edit movie images 100VIDEO using the PC software WEB 0002 MP4 e The file number automatically increases when a new movie image file is created A Up to 9 999 files can be created in one folder i WEB_0005 MP4 e Anew folder is created when more than 9 999 files are created i Photo Images e As with movie image files the file number automatically increases when a new image file is created 100PHOTO e The maximum file number allowed is the same as in movie image files PAM pont ira A new folder stores files starting with CAM_0001 JPG E e The folder name increases in the order of 100PHOTO gt 101PHOTO etc e Up to 9 999 files can be created in one folder A new folder is created when more than
62. cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation English_ix moortant information 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 lf you push the LCD surface display uneveness may occur If unevenness does not disappear turn the camcorder off wait for a few moments and then turn it on again Donot place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder Liquid crystal display The LCD screen is a product of high precision technology Out of the total pixels approx 230 000 pixels of an LCD monitor 0 01 or less pixels may be out black dots or may remain lit as colored dots red blue and green This shows the limitations of the current technology and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with recording The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature as in cold areas or right after the power is turn
63. cording blinks on the screen and it appeared to be as if the screen is stopped This is anormal operation do not remove the power source or memory card from the camcorder English_69 recording options Guideline e Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when recording images e The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines item contents Sse Off Disables the function None Cross Records the subject placed in the center Grid Records the subject on the horizontal or vertical composition or close up HH Records the subject within safety zone which prevents them from being cut when Safety Zone editing in 4 3 for left and right and 16 x9 2 35 1 for top and bottom Set Safety e Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guideline provides a balanced composition Zone when you want to have various subjects in one scene with the proper size Guideline cannot be recorded on the images being recorded 70_English olayoack options MENU ITEMS e Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode e See pages 49 53 for playback information and button operation e See pages 71 83 for details on menu items during playback Possible Playback menu items X Not possible Items Movie Play Photo Play Default value Page Play Mode Video 9 Play Option CG xX Play
64. ction of light is intense like a snowfield ee High Speed Reduces blurring objects in rapid motion DR Food Recording close up objects in high saturation d Waterfall Recording a waterfall or fountain Ad Daylight Recording in broad daylight J Cloudy Recording under cloudy weather A English_57 recording options e You can check the selected iSCENE on the on screen information display STBY 0 00 00 ponin I However nothing will appear in Auto mode e The iSCENE also can be set in the shortcut menu page 33 aO STBY 0 00 00 Pasiiny w ee SIENA O 2 Es 4 Sports or Chfjects ih moton MENU Ag E Sloat Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a movie 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 contents ais TV Super Fine Movie images recorded in 720x480 60i resolution at super fine image quality Egi TV Fine Movie images recorded in 720x480 60i resolution at fine image quality h TV Normal Movie images recorded in 720x480 60i resolution at normal image quality Ee Web Fine Movie images recorded in 640x480 0p resolution at fine image quality GF Supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC eo ee a ZA You can record a scene at five resolution levels TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal
65. ded G e After the Quick view is finished your camcorder switches back to the STBY mode e During a Quick view use the Control buttons A W lt OkK for playback search or deleting the current file zoom ye The Quick View function is not available in the following conditions Ifthe mode has been changed after the recording or the camcorder is connected USB cable lf the camcorder has been turned off and on again after the recording Do not disconnect the power source battery pack AC adaptor etc during recording warning Otherwise it may cause damage to the storage media or data corruption e For on screen information display page 25 e Eject the battery pack when you have finished recording to prevent unnecessary battery power consumption e For various functions available when you record movie images pages 56 70 e During recording some button operations are unavailable Mode button MENU button etc e Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked English_45 recording e Before recording an important movie make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio and video recording e Do not operate the Power button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on the storage media e This camcorder provides one c
66. ding this section keep it in a safe place for future reference precautions e This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection e Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or similar Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type If this power supply is used at 240V ac a suitable plug adaptor should be used iv_English 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 Standard resolution SD VIDEO format Please note that this camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats Before recording important video make a trial recording Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly The recorded contents cannot be compensated for Samsung cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the camcorder or memory card Also Samsung cannot be held responsible for your recorded video and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this camcorder or memory card etc S
67. displays a warning Low speed card Please record a lower resolution To facilitate movie recording you are recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed e f you are forced to use a low speed memory card resolution of the recording may be lower than the set value However the higher the resolution the more memory will be used For optimal performance of the camcorder ensure that you purchase a fast soeed memory card Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal firmware uses a portion of the memory 4 e Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse e We recommend using a memory card case to avoid losing data from moving and static electricity After a period of use the memory card may get warm This is normal and is not a malfunction 42 English RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY e The following shows the camcorder s maximum recording time and number of images according to the resolution memory capacity e For recording movie and photo images please note the approximate maximum limits Recordable time for movie images 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 EX 720x480 60i 190min 380min 23min 47min 95min 190min 380min 760min T
68. e Memory card i Gare Ao as the AC adaptor or the batteries 1109 001415 AD69 00929A e Amemory card is not included See page 40 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder e Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide printed e Optional This is an optional accessory To buy one contact your nearest Samsung dealer English_11 getting to know your camcorder FRONT amp LEFT VIEW SMX C13 C14 only ee ee S Internal microphone USB jack lt amp Lens Display ILI button Recording start stop button Mode button Control button A W lt OK Zoom W T button EASY Q button MENU button Hand strap hook PHOTO button GMX C13 C14 only LCD screen Power button Zoom lever W T Clslalclelo aje AAAAGGGS Built in soeaker Share 8 button Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording CAUTION 12 English REAR amp BOTTOM VIEW ove Charging indicator CHG Recording start stop button 6 Memory card slot Battery pack slot Usable Memory Cards 32GB Max AV cable jack AV Jack Battery pack Memory card cover DC IN jack DC IN 9 Tripod receptacle Battery pack release switch English_13 oreoparation This section provides information that you should know before using this camcorder such as how to use the provided
69. e 93 English_23 oreparation BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER This section explains the basic techniques of recording movie or photo images and also basic settings on your camcorder Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using Power button and Mode button Turning the camcorder on or off You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power button 1 Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder 2 To turn off the camcorder press the Power button LCD screen Setting the operating modes e You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you oress the Mode button Power button Record mode gt Play mode gt Record mode Mode button Mode Functions Record mode To record movie or photos SMX C13 C14 only Play mode To play movie or photos SMX C13 C14 only or edit them When using this camcorder for the first time e When you use your camcorder for the first 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 turn on the camcorder Z e This camcorder provides one record mode for both movie and photo recordings You can easily record movies or photos in the same mode without having to switch modes SMX C13 C14 only e When t
70. e Lapse REC Function Continuous Recording without Zoom The continuous recording time of the camcorder in the table shows the available recording time when the camcorder is in the recording mode without using any other function after recording starts When actually recording the battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since the record start stop and zoom functions are being operated and playback is performed Prepare additional charged battery pack s to allow for the time you are planning to record on the camcorder Note that the battery pack discharges faster in a cold environment K The charging time will vary depending on the remaining battery level 20_English 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 O C its usage time is reduced and it may cease to function If this happens place the battery pack in your pocket or any other warm protected place for a short time then reattach it to the camcorder The continuous recording times in the operating instructions are measured using a fully charged battery pack at 25 C 77 F As the environmental temperature and conditions vary the remaining battery time may differ from the approximate continuous recording times given in the instructions Hand
71. e Show will start from the current image e All photo images will be played back consecutively for 2 3 seconds each e To end the slide show press the OK button again This function works only in Photo Play mode Before selecting a menu item set the mode to Photo Play first iS 82_English 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 e Set the appropriate storage media SGMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW lt 4 P OK to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo SMX C13 C14 only e The thumbnail index screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly 6 il Select the desired movie or photo images using the Control button Press the OK button e The selected movie or photo image is played according to play option setting Press the MENU button Press the Control button lt lt P to select File Info O200200 0200288 W File Info M y Press the OK button e The information of the selected file is displayed as shown below Date BB 100VIDEO SDV_0001 MP4 Date JAN 01 2009 T Duration Duration 00 00 55 z Size Size 22 6MB P Resolution TV Fine Resolution e Press the MENU button again
72. e center Samsung Electronics America inc 1 800 SAMSUNG 726 7864 www samsung com us WZ 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 Brominated Dipheny Ethers PBDEs in our products
73. eans that there is a o potential risk of personal injury or material damage A WARNING Using the camcorder at Do not allow water or metal temperatures over 140 F 60 and inflammable matter to No sand or dust Fine sand or Do not overload outlets or C may result in fire Keeping the enter the camcorder or AC dust entering the camcorder extension cords as this may battery at a high temperature power adaptor Doing so may or AC power adaptor could result in abnormal heat or fire may cause an explosion pose a fire hazard cause malfunctions or defects No oil Oil entering the Do not aim the LCD screen Do not bend the power cord or camcorder or AC power _ directly into the sun Doing so damage the AC power adaptor Do not disconnect the AC adaptor could cause electric could cause eye injuries as by pressing on it with a heavy adaptor by pulling on its shock malfunctions or well as lead to malfunctioning object There may be a risk of oower cord as this could defects of internal parts of the product fire or electric shock damage the power cord English_xiii precautions Curing use Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged split or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock S Never use Cleaning fluid or similar chemicals Do not spray cleaners directly on the camcorder Do not attempt to disassemble repair or reform the camcorder or the AC adaptor to avoid a risk of fire or elec
74. ec STBY 0 00 00 Sing ORS Ba P English_33 oreparation Shortcut function using the Control buttons Button san fa d Record 23 mode Access the shortcut menu ED Confirm selection Exit the shortcut menu Play mode Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed Playback Pause MCI Single image playback Photo Play mode MOi iSCENE Increases the volume Focus Decreases the volume EV Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 Previous Skip Playback Previous image Quick View Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 gt x16 Next Skip Playback Frame by frame playback Slow motion playback Slow Motion Playback Rate x1 2 gt x1 4 gt x1 3 gt x1 16 The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models 34_English Next image INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME amp OSD LANGUAGE e Initial setting is available in all operating modes e To read the menus or messages in your desired language set the OSD language e To store the date and time during recording set the time zone and date time Turning the power on and setting the date and time Set the date and time when using the camcorder for the first time If you do not set date and time the date and time time zone screen appears every
75. ected 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 using them This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased i on screen settings display Memory Formats the built in storage media None Card Formats the memory card None Donot format the recording medium with the PC or a different device warning Make sure to format the recording medium on the camcorder e Do not remove the recording medium or perform any other operation such as turning off the power during formatting Also be sure to use the provided AC power adaptor as the recording medium may be corrupted if the battery becomes exhausted during formatting If the recording medium becomes corrupted format it again e A memory card with the protection tab set to lock will not be formatted page 41 e f there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu File No File numbers are assigned to recorded files in the order they were recorded settings contents TSIEN Assigns file numbers in sequence even if the memory card is replaced with another one Series or after formatting or after deleting all files The file number is reset when a new folder is None created Reset Resets the file number
76. ed on Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the camcorder rises Note that this will have no effect on the image in a storage media so there is no cause for concern Hold the camcorder correctly Donot hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it the LCD monitor could detach and the camcorder may fall Do not subject the camcorder to impact This camcorder is a precision machine Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object or let it fall Donot use the camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact No sand or dust Fine sand or dust entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects No water or oil Water or oil entering the camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock malfunctions or defects Heat on surface of product The surface of the camcorder will be slightly warm when used but this does not indicate a fault _English Be careful of unusual ambient temperature Using the camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 104 F 40 C or lower than 32 F O C may result in abnormal recording playback Do not leave the camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time This could cause a malfunction Do not point directly at the sun lf direct sunlight strikes the lens the camcorder could malfunction or a fire could occur D
77. es perce 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder lt e Set the appropriate storage media SMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW OK to select Play Mode gt Video SMX C13 C14 only Press the MENU button gt Select Edit gt Select Combine Select a desired movie image using the Control button A VW 4 P OK e The Y indicator is displayed on the selected movie images e Selecting the movie thumbnail image toggles between the movie thumbnail image being selected for combining the YW indicator appears on image or not the 7 indicator is removed from image e You cannot select and combine two different resolution images Press the MENU button e Amessage appears asking for your confirmation Select Yes e The thumbnail of the first movie image will appear in the combined movie image e The combine function is not available in the following conditions Videos in different resolution formats TV super fine TV fine TV normal vs Web fine Web normal cannot be combined Videos in different aspect ratio cannot be combined 4 3 vs 16 9 wide The video fi le recorded in the Time Lapse REC mode and normal record file cannot be combined If the total size of the
78. etting the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media Turning the date and time display on off e To switch the date and time display on or off access the menu and change the Date Time mode page 91 Simple setting of the clock by time difference e You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time difference when using your camcorder abroad Select Time Zone on the menu then set the time difference page 88 36_English INITIAL SETTING TIME ZONE DATE AND TIME amp 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 svi Pom OH e The menu screen appears ae amp H ma E 2 Press the Control button 44 P to select Settings Default Set e The menus in Settings mode will appear ae Language uage 3 Press the Control button A V to select Language and then press the OK button STBY 0 00 00 pamini 4 Press the Control button A V to select the desired OSD language Ble hs EE g Settings and then press the OK button e English t 01 Fran ais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Portugu s Nederlands Svenska Suomi Norsk Dansk Polski CeStina Slovensky Magyar limba romana Bbnrapcku EAAnvikd cpncku Hrvatski Ykpaihcbka Pyccxun PX Ina T rk e 4 4 44 I IsiZulu 5 Press the MENU button to exit
79. fer to the operating instructions GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION This CAMCORDER may be equipped with either a polarized 2 wire AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other or a 3 wire grounding type plug a plug having a third grounding pin If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still fails to fit contact your electrician to replace your outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug POWER CORD PROTECTION Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords or plugs convenient receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 20 OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING CAMCORDER be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 1984 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire and supporting structure grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding to conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See figure below 21 ANTENNA LEAD IN GROUND
80. g prong The wide damaged in any way such as power supply cord or blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or or has been dropped vi_English 15 16 17 18 19 Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus VENTILATION Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the CAMCORDER and to protect it from overheating These openings must not be blocked or covered Never place your CAMCORDER on a bed sofa rug or other similar Surface on or near a radiator or heat register This CAMCORDER should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to POWER SOURCES The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home consult your appliance dealer or local power company A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power or other sources re
81. ge 24 84_English Settings Storage Info STBY 0 00 00 paom Ao bs r A Settings Storage Info AA Reset CBs Format MENU ITEMS e You can setup the date time OSD language and display settings of the camcorder Possible Settings menu items lt gt x Not possible a Play mode Thumbnail index screen Default Items Record 3 mode Photo 9 TE Page Storage Memory 86 Storage Info 86 Format 87 File No Series 87 Time Zone J Home 88 Date Time Set J 90 Date Type J 90 Time Type 12Hr 90 Date Time Display J Off 91 LCD Brightness x O 91 LCD Color x 91 LCD Enhancer Off 92 Auto LCD Off On 92 Menu Design Misty White 92 Transparency J x O 92 Beep Sound On 93 Shutter Sound On 93 Auto Power Off x 5 Min 93 PC Software On 94 TV Display x On 94 Default Set 94 Version 95 Language English 95 Demo x On 95 K e These Items and Default values may be changed without notice e There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu You cannot select the grey menu items e ltems marked with are available only with SMX C13 C14 models English_85 settings options USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS Storage SMX C13 C14 only You can record movie or photo images on the built in memor
82. he EASY Q and Anti Shake HDIS OD indicators disappear from the screen e Most settings will return to the settings that were set prior to activating the EASY Q mode W 9 K Unavailable buttons during EASY Q operation e he following button and menu operations are unavailable because the items are automatically set The corresponding message Release the EASY Q may appear if unavailable operations are attempted MENU button OK button e Cancel the EASY Q function if you want to add any effect or settings to the images e EASY Q mode settings are released when the camcorder is turned off e EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake HDIS to On while using EASY Q 46_English TAKING PHOTO IMAGES SMX C13 C14 ONLY You can take photo images with the PHOTO button 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media page 38 If you want to record on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Check the subject on the LCD screen 3 Press the PHOTO button e Shutter sound is heard Indicators on the screen disappear and the photo image is recorded e While saving a photo image to the storage media you cannot take the next photo 4 When taking photo images is finished turn the camcorder off Quick View Using the Quick View function you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after your recording 1 Press the
83. he camcorder is turned on the self diagnosis function operates and a message may appear In this case refer to Warning indicators and messages on pages 114 116 and take corrective action 24 English LCD SCREEN INDICATORS stev o AGA 1 ei CO 10 3 a5 Gg WENT fom 11 4 36 JANIOUA00O 12200 AM Time Recording 17 55 18 EASY The above screen is an example for explanation Y e K It is different from the actual display e The on screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card capacity e Functions marked with will not be kept when the camcorder is turned off and on again e For enhanced performance the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice WT rT I Movie Record mode SMX C10 C100 only Time Lapse REC Time counter movie recording time remaining recordable time 1 2 Operating mode STBY Standby Recording B Storage media memory card Battery info Remaining battery level Movie image resolution LCD Enhancer Back Light 4 5 6 7 Anti Shake HDIS B 10 Wind Cut 11 Fader 12 Zoom Optical zoom Digital zoom 13 Date Time Display 14 Time Zone 15 Digital Effect 16 EV Exposure value 17 Manual Focus Face Detection 1 SCENE EASY Q 19 Record mode English_25 oreparation LCD S
84. he digital Zoom z oC This right side of the bar shows the digital Zooming Zone The zooming zone appears when you move the zoom lever on screen item contents display Off Only optical zoom is available up to 10x None On Digital zoom is available up to 1200x Moving the zoom lever will display the digital zoom bar None e The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject e Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality English_67 recording options Time Lapse REC e Time Lapse REC records still images at specific intervals you can set and plays them as one movie file e This function is useful for observing the movement of clouds the changes in daylight or blooming flowers etc On screen Aa display Off Disables the function None On When you start movie recording images of the subject are captured and saved to the T storage media by set interval and total recording period C Setting the Time Lapse REC mode To record in the Time Lapse REC mode you need to set the recording interval and total recording time in the menu 1 Press the MENU button 2 Press the Control button lt lt P to select Time Lapse REC 3 Press the Control button A V to select On then press the OK button e The recording interval and total time for recording items are displayed Sec seconds Hr hours ie rN eee ul Co a i SRS Seep oe Time Lapse REC
85. he screen when you set the corresponding function Ex Submenu item of Video Resolution page 58 on screen display TV Super Fine Videos recorded in 720x480 60i resolution at super fine image quality Ero If set corresponding icon BS will appear on the screen Descriptions of the Photo and built in memory in this user manual apply only to the following models SMX C13 SMX C14 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 Corporation registered in the United States and other countries Macintosh is trademark of Apple Inc YouTube is a trademark of Google Inc Flickr is a trademark of Yahoo All the other product names mentioned herein may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies Furthermore TM and are not mentioned in each case in this manual xii_English precautions Curing use The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damage Heed all instructions carefully WARNING Prohibited action QY Do not touch product a gt Unplug from power supply Death or risk of serious S S personal injury CAUTION 4 Do not disassemble product This precaution must be kept M
86. he volume the cursor down Search playback RPS Waves to i Reverse Playback Search l rates 50 A 5x8 Sx iO Previous image d aii Previous Skip Playback Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt gt x8 gt x16 Moves to Next Skip Playback Next image the next Frame by frame playback mei Slow motion playback Slow Motion Playback Rate xX1 2x1 4x1 8 x1 16 The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models 32_English SHORTCUT MENU OK GUIDE The Shortcut menu OK guide represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode amp For example Setting iSCENE in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu OK guide 1 Press the OK button in STBY mode e The Shortcut menu OK guide is displayed 2 Press the Control button A to select iSCENE mode e It displays the iSCENE mode menu where you can press the Control button lt P to select the desired submenu item 3 Press the OK button to confirm your selection es e The selected submenu item indicator amp will display on the screen e e Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu STBY 0 00 00 PAS EF e The Shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in the EASY Q mode e Before selecting a menu item please check that you set the appropriate STBY 0 00 00 Lamin tC mode first L E SEPT N R CD EY E2 4 or djeci ih modon MENU 3 4 lt gt Sdi
87. hting STBY 0 00 00 pain j conditions EF e Pressing the Control button will brighten the screen whereas pressing the Control button lt 4 will darken the screen T A brighter LCD screen setting consumes more battery power K e f you adjust the LCD brightness when the ambient lighting is too bright it is hard to see we C O the monitor indoors menu bi Oa O O e LCD Brightness does not affect the brightness of images to be stored e You can adjust the LCD Brightness from 15 to 15 LCD Color e You can change the color impression of the screen with a variety of color options by STBY 0 00 00 246Min W adjusting the red and blue color range Ee e When you set red and blue color range the higher the figures the brighter the LCD screen will be e You can adjust the LCD color red blue from 15 to 15 using the Control button a A 4 gt OK Be C m a p10 4 e Youcan manipulate the color displayed on the LCD screen by adjusting the color ratio col SA Nov O s of red and blue e Adjusting the color display of LCD screen does not affect the image to be recorded e Higher the value will produce brighter LCD screen when adjusting color range of red and blue English_91 settings options LCD Enhancer Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight settings contents eee Off Disables the function None On LCD Enhancer is executed Ka e LCD
88. ia Do not bring the storage media near objects that have a strong magnetic field or that emit strong electromagnetic waves Do not store the storage media in locations with high temperature or high humidity Do not touch the metal parts e Copy the recorded files to your PC Samsung shall not be responsible for any lost data It is recommended that you copy the data from your PC to other media for storage e A malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly Samsung will not provide any compensation for any lost contents e Refer to pages 38 44 for details LCD screen e To prevent damage to the LCD screen Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything Do not place the camcorder with LCD screen facing down e To prolong service life avoid rubbing it with a coarse cloth e Be aware of the following phenomena for LCD screen use They are not malfunctions While using the camcorder the surface around the LCD screen may heat up If you leave power on for a long time the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot English_111 maintenance amp adcitional information 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 e To avoid hazards Do not burn Do not short circuit the terminals When transporting carry the battery in a plastic bag Do not modify or disassemble Do not expo
89. ike shapes and adjusts focus color and exposure STBY 0 00 00 pemn automatically Also it adjusts recording conditions optimised for the face detected ee ew m e Press the Control button A V to select Face Detection and then press the OK button Auto Detects a face and shows a frame on it The detected face image is optimised automatically i 4 e The Face Detection indicator SE and Face Detection frame L_ are not recorded 1S Srey 000 00 245Miny e Framing a person s face while Face Detection is set will adjust focus and l exposure to optimal values automatically e Face Detection may not operate depending on the recording conditions For example the Face Detection Frame may appear when framing a face like shape even when the subject is not a person s face If this occurs turn off the Face Detection feature e The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person s face You must be facing them head on e Face Detection will not work in Web Fine and Web Normal modes 62_English Focusing manually during recording This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close up to infinity However the 3 stev 0 00 00 pum correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions ly In this case use the manual focus mode 1 Press the Control button A V to select Manual e The manual focus adjustment indicator appears 2 Press the Con
90. in a cool place Leaving the battery pack attached or storing it at high temperature could shorten its life Cleaning the camcorder amp Before cleaning turn off the camcorder and remove the battery pack and AC power adaptor e To clean the exterior Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Do not apply excessive force when cleaning gently rub the surface Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could deteriorate e To clean the LCD monitor Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth Be careful not to damage the monitor 110_English e 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 leave it for about 1 hour ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Storage media e Be sure to follow the guidelines below to prevent corruption or damage of your recorded data Do not bend or drop the storage media or subject it to strong pressure jolts or vibrations Do not splash the storage media with water Do not use replace or store the storage media in locations that are exposed to strong static electricity or electrical noise Do not turn off the camcorder power or remove the battery or AC power adaptor during recording playback or when otherwise accessing the storage med
91. in the same mode without having to change it SMX C13 C14 only e You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the PHOTO e or Mode button English_47 recording 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 e You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control W T button on the LCD panel e Zoom magnification over 10x is done through digital image processing and is therefore called digital zoom Digital zooming is possible up to 1200x Set Digital Zoom to On page 67 To zoom in e Slide the Zoom lever towards T telephoto Or press the Control button W on the LCD panel To zoom out e Slide the Zoom lever towards W wide angle Or press the Control button A on the LCD panel Z e The minimum possible distance bbetween the camcorder and subject while maintaining sharp focus is about 5cm about 1 96 inch for wide angle and 1m about 39 4 inches for telephoto e Optical zoom preserves image quality but during digital zoom the image quality may suffer e Fast zooming or zooming in subject at a far distance may produce slow focusing If this occurs use Manual Focus page 62 e It is recommended to use Anti Shake HDIS with handheld recording if the subject is Zoomed in and enlarged e Frequent use of the zoom function consumes more power e The zooming speed of the
92. indicator is displayed on the selected movie or photo images then press the MENU button to confirm Pressing the OK button toggles between selecting and releasing the copy function All Files Copies all the movie or photo images 5 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt 41 gt and the OK button e Images are copied in another storage media p MENU 76_English In general use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same method while their detailed options may be different If a memory card is not inserted you cannot perform the Copy function If free space available on the storage is insufficient copying may not be possible Delete unnecessary images page 73 Copied movie or photo images have no protection even if the original is set to be protected Copying may take a while depending on the number of files and file size Copying may not operate if the battery charge is insufficient If available use the AC adaptor while copying to prevent power disconnection Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting the AC power adaptor while you copy files may damage the storage media Follow the same instructions to copy video clips or photos from a memory card to the built in memory Before using this function select the storage media that contain
93. ing unapproved batteries 22 English 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 outlet when you perform settings on it play back or use it indoors Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack page 17 e Before detaching the power source make sure that the camcorder s power is turned off Failure to do so can result in camcorder malfunction Use a nearby wall outlet when using the AC power adaptor Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder e Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture CAUTION 4 e Be sure to use the specified AC power adaptor to power the camcorder Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in fire e The AC power adaptor can be used around the world An AC plug adaptor is required in some foreign countries If you need one purchase it from your distributor Auto Power Off Function To save battery power you can set the Auto Power Off function which turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off pag
94. ion of the product by YouTube LLC e lf you do not have a YouTube account you must register first before proceeding with the authorization e According to YouTube s policy direct movie uploading may not be available in your nation region English_103 Using with a Windows computer Installing Intelli studio application on a Windows computer 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 computer The Intelli studio application can be installed on a Windows computer as follows Click on Menu gt Install Intelli studio on PC in the Intelli studio screen e Setting Thumbnail Info View Sesin New File Upload Notification Senin Db Play Movie gjj Eor Mode E Web Share 100VIDEO elr ED o2 CRR aa RA gt Play Movie ED sews 00 27 ED ovon Web Share EF Intelli studio Setup Setup complete The setup wizard has succesfully installed Intelli studio 104_English E Intelli studio Setup Ready to Install the Intelli studio The wizard is ready to begin installation TF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the Wizard A ca C Program Files SAMSUNG Browse Space required 16 6MB Space available 35 0GB E
95. king your computer type What you can do with a Windows computer Using the Intelli studio program Transferring videos photos from the camcorder to your computer English_05 contents CONNECTING TO OTHER DEVICES MAINTENANCE amp ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING SPECIFICATIONS 06_English 107 108 109 110 111 113 114 127 Connecting to a TV Viewing on a TV screen Recording dubbing images on a VCR or DVD HDD recorder Maintenance Additional information Using your camcorder abroad Troubleshooting Specifications Quick start guide amp This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder See the reference pages for more information You can record videos in H 264 format You can record videos in H 264 format which enables you to conveniently email and share videos with your friends and family You can also take photos with your camcorder SMX C13 C14 only Step1 Get ready 1 Insert a memory card page 39 e You can use commercially available SDHC SD High Capacity or MMC plus cards with this camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media GMX C13 C14 only 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot page 16 e Gently slide the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in the figure English_07 Quick stat guide Step 2 Record with your camcorder Zoom lever PHOTO button SMX C13 C14 only
96. lable only with SMX C13 C14 models English_73 olayoack options PROTECT e You can protect saved important movie or photo images from accidental deletion e 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 e Set the appropriate storage media GMX C13 C14 only If images were recorded on a memory card insert the memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A W OK to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo SMX C13 C14 only 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button 41 P to select Protect 4 Select an option by pressing the Control button A V and then press the OK button item contents Protects selected movie or photo images from deletion To protect individual movie or photo images select the desired movie or photo images by pressing the OK button then press the MENU Select Files button to confirm The indicator is displayed on the selected movie or photo images Pressing the OK button toggles the selection between protection and release All On Protects all movie or photo images All Off Cancels the protection for all movie or photo images 5 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on
97. li studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer when you specify PC Software On gt page 94 Step 5 Delete videos or photos If the storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos data that have been saved on a computer from the storage media Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed up space Press the Mode button to switch the Play mode gt Press the MENU button gt Control button A V 4 gt OK to select Delete page 73 The photo function is available with models SMX C13 C14 only 10_English 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 amp The exact shape of each item may vary by model Battery pack AC power adaptor re Audio Video Cable USB Cable Wee Ole A A Noe AD39 00168A AD39 00169A AD43 00190A AD44 00151A Carrying case Hand strap Quick start guide User manual CD SMX C10RN CLB only AD63 04220A AD68 03824A AD46 00256A SMX C14RN QVC only AD69 00890A at your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorized use of accessories such T The contents may vary depending on the sales region Z e Parts and accessories are available for purchas
98. ling the battery pack To preserve battery power keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it To save battery power you can set the Auto Power Off function which turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes To disable this option change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off page 93 Do not allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals Make sure that the battery pack fits firmly into place Do not drop the battery pack Dropping the battery pack may cause damage Be careful to keep the battery pack out of the reach of children It is a choking hazard if swallowed Frequent use of the LCD screen or using the fast forward or rewind buttons wears out the battery pack faster Remove the battery pack from the camcorder for safekeeping after using your camcorder Leaving the battery pack for an extended period of time may discharge the battery pack completely A battery pack which is completely discharged may not turn on the recharging LED during charging It is designed to protect the battery pack If the recharging LED turns on normally within 5 minutes use the battery pack as normal English_21 oreparation ooo Maintaining the battery pack We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer When the battery reaches the end of its life please contact your local dealer The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste Clean the terminals to
99. ll Warning indicators and messages Power source Message Icon Informs that Action e Change to a charged one or use the AC power Low Battery The battery pack is almost discharged adaptor Charge the battery pack Storage media Message Icon Informs that Action Meo El e Delete unnecessary files on the ISMX C13 IC14 Jan There is not enough space to record on the built in memory Use a memory card only built in memory e Back up files to your PC or another storage y media and delete files Insert Card 4 i en u eae Sine ene e Insert a memory card e Delete unnecessary files on the memory card Use the built in memory GMX C13 C14 only Card Full lt p There is not enough space to record on the Back up files to your PC or another storage memory card media and delete files e Change to another memory card which has enough free space 114 English Message Icon Informs that Action Card Error The memory card has some problem and cannot be recognized Format the memory card or replace it with a new one Card Locked Not Supported Card The write protection tab on an SDHC card has been set to lock The memory card is not supported in this camcorder Release the write protection tab Change to a memory card that we recommended Please format Not formatted Format the Card Format the memory SANS The memory card is not formatted The format
100. mages e The saved storyboard can be found in the storage media s DCIM folder using a computer page 106 e You can also find the saved storyboard image in the photo playback display SMX C13 C14 only page 53 K Storyboard images are displayed in 4 3 aspect ratio Hence it may not display the entire image on the LCD screen On a computer it will display the entire image English_75 olayoack options COPY SMX C13 C014 ONLY e 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 press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media Insert a memory card 2 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video or Photo Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A W 4 OkK to select Play Mode gt Video or Photo SGMX C13 C14 only 3 Press the MENU button gt Control button 4 P to select Copy 4 Select an option by pressing the Control button A V and then press the OK button item contents Copies the individual movie or photo images MENU Suwe Play To copy individual movie or photo images select the desired movie or photo images by pressing the OK button Select Files The
101. mcorder You have to format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognize or are saved by other devices Note that formatting erases all data on the memory card If you cannot use a memory card that has been used with another device format it with your camcorder Note that formatting erases all information on the memory card A memory card has a certain life span If you cannot record new data you have to purchase a new memory card A memory card is a precision electronic media Do not bend drop or cause strong impact to the card Do not use or store at high temperatures in humidity or a dusty environment Do not bring foreign substances on the memory card terminals Use a soft dry cloth to clean the terminals if required Do not paste anything other than the label supplied with the card on the label pasting portion Be careful to keep the memory card out of the reach of children who might swallow it English_41 about ine storage media The camcorder supports SDHC and MMCplus memory cards for data storage e The data storage speed may differ depending on the manufacturer and production system Using a lower write soeed memory card when recording a movie may cause problems when storing the movie on the memory card You may even lose your movie data during the recording In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded movie the camcorder forcibly stores the movie on the memory card and
102. mmn 24mm LCD screen Size dot number 2 inches wide 230k LCD screen method 1 6 interlaced scan LCD panel TFT active matrix system Connectors Composite video out 1 0V p_p 75Q analog Audio output 7 5dBm 47KQ analog stereo USB output Power source Power source type mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed General 5 0V Using AC adaptor 3 7V Using Lithium lon batter Power supply 100V 240V 50 60HZ Lithium lon battery pack ack Power consumption 1 8W LCD on Operating temperature 32 F 104F 0 40 C Operating humidity 10 80 Storage temperature 4F 140 20 C 60 C Dimensions xHxD Weight Approx 1 5 x 2 22 x 4 48 38 5mm x 56 5mm x 114mm Approx 0 34lbs 156g without battery pack or memory card Internal MIC Omni directional stereo microphone These technical specifications and design may be changed without notice English_127 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 material SEA will repair or replace the product at it s option All warranty repairs must be performed by a SEA authorized service center The name and address of the location nearest you can be obt
103. n memory SMX C13 C14 only e Because this camcorder has an embedded 8GB SMX C13 only 16GB GMX C14 only memory it is not necessary to buy extra storage media Using a memory card not supplied e This camcorder has a multi card slot for access to SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity and MMCplus e You can use SDHC and MMC plus cards on your camcorder Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type 38_English 4 e Never format the built in memory or memory card using a PC e lf you insert a memory card when the camcorder is on the pop up message will prompt you automatically to select the storage type GMX C13 C14 only e f there is no memory card inserted only the built in memory will be available GMX C13 C14 only e Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder The memory card and its data may be damaged e Do not remove the power battery pack or AC power adaptor when accessing storage media with recording playback format delete etc The storage media and its data may be damaged 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 figure 3 Insert the memory card into the memory card slot until it softly clicks in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure 4 Close the cover Ejecting a memory card 1 Turn the camcorder off 2
104. nfirm the menu 54_English amp Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page For example Setting the iSCENE in Record mode 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder 2 Press the MENU button e The menu screen appears 3 Press the Control button 41 P to select iSCENE 4 Select the desired submenu item with the Control button A V and then press the OK button 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu C3 STBY 0 00 00 245Minl a Ea a San iSCENE 4 The selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed Auto P However if Auto is selected in the iSCENE mode the item s indicator may Portrait not be displayed on the screen ISCENE Back Light Focus etc STBY 0 00 00 Psi YP Eg English_55 recording options MENU ITEMS e Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode e For operation details see the corresponding page pages 57 70 Recording menu items Possible Items Record mode Default value Page ISCENE Auto 57 Video Resolution TV Fine 58 Photo Resolution 1696x960 16 9 Wide 59 16 9 Wide On 59 EV O 60 Back Light Off 61 Focus Auto 62 Anti Shake HDIS Off 64 Digital Effect Off 65 Fader Off 66 Wind Cut Off 66 Digital Zoom Off 67 Time Lapse REC Off 68 Guideline
105. o not leave the camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight This could cause a malfunction Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts Do not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism lf the camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism such as near a radio transmitter tower or electric appliances noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded During playback of normally recorded video and audio noise may also be present in picture and sound Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas lf the camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide the external or internal terminals could corrode disabling normal operation or the battery connection terminals could corrode so that power will not turn on Do not use the camcorder near an ultrasonic humidifier Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air and white particles could adhere to the optical head of the camcorder which could cause it to operate abnormally Do not clean the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The coating of exterior could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate When using a chemical
106. o not use the camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism such as speakers or large motors Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded Keep important data separately Samsung is not responsible for data loss xvi_English Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it The LCD monitor could detach and the camcorder may fall Use Samsung approved accessories only Using products from other manufacturers may cause overheating fire explosion electric shock or personal injuries due to abnormal operation benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate Do not use the camcorder near TV or radio This could cause noise on the TV screen or to radio broadcasts Place the camcorder on a stable surface and a place with ventilation openings contents QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMCORDER PREPARATION ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA RECORDING 07 You can record videos in H 264 format What s included with your camcorder Front amp left view Rear amp bottom view Using the hand strap Adjusting the LCD screen Basic camcorder positioning Connecting a power source Basic operation of your camcorder LCD screen indicators Turning the screen indicators on off ILII Shortcut menu OK GUIDE Initial setting Time Zone Date And Time
107. ombined 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 e You cannot use a locked memory card for recording You will see a message saying recording is disabled due to the lock e You can switch the play mode to the record mode by pressing the Recording start stop or Mode button e lf the power cable battery is disconnected or recording is disabled during recording the system is switched to the data recovery mode While data is being recovered no other function is enabled After data recovery the system will be switched to the STBY mode When the recording time is short the data recovery might fail RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS EASY Q MODE e 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 e When you press the EASY Q button most functions turn off and the following functions are set to Auto Focus iSCENE etc e The EASY Q and Anti Shake HDIS OD indicators appear on the screen at the same time am 3 To record movie images press the Recording start stop button l e To take photo images press the PHOTO button SMX C13 C14 only e Recording will begin using the basic automatic settings To cancel EASY Q mode Press the EASY Q button again e T
108. oom is turned on manual focusing will not focus with accuracy Turn the Digital Zoom off page 67 English_63 recording options Anti Shake HDIS When you use zoom to record a magnified subject image it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image item contents aiesia Off Disables the function None On Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder shake particularly at high Om magnification Anti Shake HDIS provides a more stable image when e Recording while zooming e Recording small objects e Recording while walking or moving e Recording through the window of a moving vehicle IZ e EASY Q mode automatically sets Anti Shake HDIS to On e When Anti Shake HDIS On is specified there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen e Large camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake HDIS On is specified Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands e It is recommended that you specify Anti Shake HDIS Off when using the camcorder on a desk or tripod e When you record pictures with 10x or more magnification and the Anti Shake HDIS is On in dim places after images may stand out In this case we recommend using a tripod and turning the Anti Shake HDIS to Off 64_English Digital Effect e The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording e Select the appropriate digital effect for the
109. ording Catches the Moment You can record a long scene in short intervals Record artistic documentary videos including the passage of clouds blooming flowers etc Use this function to make UCC user created contents videos educational programs or for other purposes Direct upload of your videos to the Web The built in editing software Intelli studio installs directly from this camcorder to your PC when you simply connect your camcorder to a PC via USB cable Intelli studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to YouTube or Flickr with the press of a button Sharing the contents with your friends is simpler than ever before Make a digest of your movie Storyboard printing This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected movie and saves them into the storage media It presents a quick overview of your movie helping you to understand the overall topic English_iii safety wamings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean Death or risk of serious personal injury WARNING A N 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 CAUTION follow these basic safety precautions Hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After rea
110. pply See www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help and for additional suggestions The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems This Booklet is available from the U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 Stock No 004 000 00345 4 FCC Warning The user is
111. r recording Time for recording on the storage media a video clip of Time Lapse REC 0 00 00 0 59 59 e n 0 19 59 0 59 59 D G2 0 59 98 0 59 59 Ji UNF 100 0001 l 100 0001 100 0001 This function is disabled after being used one time 30 captured images compose a video of 1 second length Since the minimum length of a video to be saved by your camcorder is one second the interval defines how long the Time Lapse Recording should be set for For example if you set the interval to 30 Sec Time Lapse Recording should be set for at least 15 minutes to record a minimum video length of 1 second 30 images Once the Time Lapse REC finishes recording for its total recording time it switches to standby mode Press the Recording start stop button if you want to stop the Time Lapse REC Audio is not recorded during Time Lapse Recording When a video recording fills up 1 8GB of storage media a new recording file is automatically started at that point When the battery is discharged exhausted during Time Lapse REC it saves recording up to that point and switches to standby mode After a while it displays a warning message then turns off automatically When memory runs out while performing Time Lapse REC the camcorder switches to standby mode after saving what was recorded so far We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC function When a time lapse recording starts a message of Time Lapse Re
112. rces The provided AC adaptor enables you to use your camcorder in any country region within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the design of the wall outlet On TV color systems Your camcorder is an NTSC system based camcorder If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device it must be an NTSC system based TV or an external device having the appropriate Audio Video jacks Otherwise you may need to use a separate video format transcoder NTSC PAL format converter The format transcoder is not provided by SAMSUNG 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 Greece Great Britain Netherlands Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Norway Romania Saudi Arabia Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Syria Thailand Tunisia etc 4 You can make recordings with your camcorder and view pictures on the LCD screen from anywhere in the world English_113 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 ca
113. rding to the Play Option setting mpage 72 e To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index view move the zoom lever zoomi TIAL 100 0001 50_English K Adjusting the volume Press the Control button A W to increase or decrease the volume The volume bar disappears after 3 4 seconds You can hear the recorded sound from the built in speaker The level can be set to anywhere between O and 10 E If there is no file stored to view the message Empty appears When the LCD screen is closed during playback the built in soeaker automatically turns off Movie files may not playback on the camcorder in the following cases Movie fi les edited or renamed on a PC Movie fi les recorded by devices other than the camcorder Movie fi le formats that are supported The built in speaker automatically turns off when the Audio Video cable is connected to the camcorder When connected to external devices volume adjustment should be done on the connected external device You can playback recorded movie files on a TV or a PC pages 96 106 You can upload recorded movies or photos to YouTube or Flickr using Intelli studio page 101 For various functions available during playback see playback options pages 71 83 Use the Quick View function if you want to preview the last recorded movie or photo images page 34 If you close the LCD screen while playing you will not hear the sound amm Multi View _ h 100 0001 from the
114. remove any foreign substances before inserting the battery Do not put the battery pack near any heat source i e fire or heater Do not disassemble apply pressure to or heat the battery pack Do not allow the and terminals of the battery pack to be short circuited It may cause leakage heat generation induce overheating or fire Do not expose the battery pack to water The battery pack is not water resistant When fully discharged a battery pack damages the internal cells The battery pack may be prone to leakage when fully discharged Remove the battery pack from the charger or camcorder when not in use Even when the power is switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached to the camcorder When not using the camcorder for an extended period It is recommended that you fully charge the battery pack once every 6 months attach it to the camcorder and use it up then remove the battery pack and store it in a cool place About the battery life Battery capacity decreases over time and through repeated use If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant it is probably time to replace it with a new one Each battery s life is governed by storage operating and environmental conditions Use only Samsung approved battery packs Do not use batteries from other manufacturers because there is a danger of overheating fire or explosion Samsung is not responsible for problems occurring due to us
115. rk Delete Selected Button Guide Edit Combine AAGA QOH amp Protection Movie Play mode Single View Movie Play mode Play Status Play gt Pause I Time code Elapsed time Recorded time Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX C13 C14 only Battery info Remaining battery level Movie image resolution Protection LCD Enhancer File Name Date Time Display Share mark SAAS SiVi eye AANE Play Option LCD SCREEN INDICATORS JANIOM2Z009 12200 AM T0000 T0000 Movie Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide 4 Move to next file FF fast forward page 32 2 Volume Down 3 Play gt Pause Il 4 Move to previous file REW rewind page 32 5 Volume Up Movie Play mode Single Volume 1 Date Time 2 Volume Bar English_29 oreparation Photo Play mode Thumbnail View SMX C13 C14 only 1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX C13 C14 only Battery info Remaining battery level Now Total file number Error File Scroll bar Delete Selected Button Guide Copy Selected Photo Play mode Single View SMX C13 C14 only Photo Play mode Slide Show Image counter current image total number of recorded images Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX C13 C14 only Battery info Remaining bat
116. s the desired videos or photos to be copied The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models English_77 olayoack options 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 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 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode Set the Play Mode to Video Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A V lt 4 P OK to select Play Mode gt Video GMX C13 C14 only Press the MENU button Control button A V 4 P OK to select Edit gt Divide Select a desired movie image using the Control button A VW 4 gt OK The selected movie image will be paused Search the point of division by pressing the Control button 4 gt OK Press the MENU button to pause at the point of division A message appears asking for your confirmation Select Yes The selected movie image is divided into two movie images You can keep dividing images as long as they are 3 seconds in length If you want to delete an unwanted section of a movie image divide the movie first and then delete the image Section you no longer need
117. se the battery to temperatures exceeding 60 C 140 F as this may cause the battery to overheat explode or catch fire e To prevent damage and prolong service life E Do not subject to unnecessary shock Charge in an environment where temperatures are within the tolerances shown below This is a chemical reaction cooler temperatures impede chemical reaction while warmer temperatures can prevent complete charging Store in a cool dry place Extended exposure to high temperatures will increase natural discharge and shorten service life Fully charge the battery pack at least every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period of time Remove from your camcorder when not in use as these components may use current even when switched off e It is recommended that only genuine Samsung batteries be used in this camcorder Using generic non Samsung batteries can cause damage to the internal charging circuitry e tis normal for the battery pack to be warm after charging or after use Temperature range specifications Charging 50 F to 95 F 10 C to 35 C Operation 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C e The lower the temperature the longer recharging takes e Refer to pages 16 22 for details 112_English USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD e Each country or region has its own electric and color systems e Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items Power sou
118. speaker The volume bar does not appear when Audio Video cable jack is inserted 100 0001 English_51 olayoack Various Playback Operations Still playback pause gt Il e Press the OK button during playback To resume normal playback press the OK button again Search playback lt 7 gt e During playback press and hold the Control button for forward search or to the left for reverse search e Pressing the Control button to lt 1 gt repeatedly increases the search eH 0 00 00 0 00255 speed for each direction Dy a RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 x16 allo FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 gt x4 gt x8 x16 e o resume normal playback press the OK button Skip playback a gt gt roam Multi View S 100 0001 e During playback press the Control button P to locate the start point of the next file Pressing the Control button gt repeatedly skips files in the forward direction D 0 00 0070 00355 lt ETT Sv ond e During playback press the Control button 4 to locate the start point of the D ae current file Pressing the Control button lt 4 repeatedly skips files in the reverse 7 Se direction e Press the Control button lt within 3 seconds from the start point and the first image of the previous file is skipped D Oe Frame by frame playback I gt e During pause pressing the Control button gt makes play go for
119. t meets the requirements operations may not be ensured depending on the system e On a slower computer than recommended video playback may skip frames or operate unexpectedly e When the version of DirectX on your computer is lower than 9 0 install the program in version 9 0 or higher English_97 ising wta a Windows comoute USING THE INTELLI STUDIO PROGRAM Using the built in Intelli studio program in your camcorder you can transfer video photo files onto your PC and edit them on your computer The Intelli studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage video photo files by using the simple USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC Step 1 Connecting the USB cable Qsmvonmpem Oda 1 Set the menu setting to PC Software On page 94 ley a e You will find the default menu settings are set as shown at right PPC Software 2 Connect the camcorder and the PC with the USB cable aea Default Set e Anew file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window e According to your computer type the corresponding removable disk window appears 3 Click Yes the uploading procedure will start Click Yes to confirm Whey iP Save e If you do not want to save a new file select No Ean paeo e e pa eceare Disconnecting the USB cable After completing the data transfer make sure to disconnect the cable in the following way 1 Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon
120. ted to the camcorder the built in speaker will automatically turn off and you cannot adjust the volume bar Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio eee ae Record Photo LCD 16 9 4 3 E E E E I a 16 9 O m Z T 5 o 4 3 e Refer to page 59 for the 16 9 Wide setting e The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models 108_English E icon Subject 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 figure 1 Press the Mode button to select the Play mode page 49 VCRs or DVD Camcorder HDD recorders 2 Choose the recorded dubbed images on the nee thumbnail view and then press the OK button aren T o ince 3 Press the record button on the connected FO OO device e The camcorder will start playback and the recording device will record dub it White Signal flow AV cable Z e Be sure to use the AC adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet to prevent battery power from shutting off during recording on another video device e To prevent recording OSD information to be displayed along with
121. tery level Photo image resolution Protection LCD Enhancer File name file number OK Guide Next image amp AlN Jed a am zoom Miki Vie 9 Shortcut menu OK Guide Return TAGS SV e amp SWIG OK Guide Previous image 10 The photo function is available only with SMX C13 30_English C14 models TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON OFF ILII Switching the information display mode e You can switch the on screen information display mode Press the Display ID button while the camcorder is on The full and minimum display modes will alternate e Full display mode All relevant information will appear Minimum display mode Only operating status indicators will appear e If the camcorder has warning information a warning message will appear e n the menu screen the Display IZ button will be deactivated STBY 0 00 00 Aomin EF lt Full display mode gt lt Minimum display mode gt English_31 oreparation Using the Control button Play mode Menu eukon Record ani mode Movie Play mode Photo Play g mode selection Shortcut menu OK guide is Single image Confirms displayed con playback MO selection Playback Pause Moves the Zoom wide Increases the volume cursor up Access the shortcut menu Confirm selection Exit the shortcut menu Moves Zoom tele Decreases t
122. tery pack for prolonged outdoor use e Additional battery packs can be purchased from samsungparts com Battery pack release Switch 16_English Charging the battery You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable 1 Insert the battery in the camcorder 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 The CHG charge lamp lights up and charging starts When the Connecting the AC power adaptor battery is fully charged the charging CHG lamp turns green mpage 18 Connecting the USB cable Using the AC power adaptor Connect the AC power adaptor to the camcorder properly and plug the AC Power adaptor in the wall outlet Using the USB cable properly and connect the other end to a Connect the USB cable to the camcorder USB port of a PC CAUTION iS Charging the battery pack at low temperature may take longer or fail to fully charge green indicator will not turn on Please make sure that there are no foreign substances in the plug and socket when you connect the AC power supply to the camcorder Fully charge the battery pack before use When using the AC power supply place it close to the wall outlet If you experience a malfunction while using the camcorder separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet
123. the menu e The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language Default Set EATE Version ZI E francais e Even if battery pack or AC power are removed the language setting will be preserved e The Language options may be changed without prior notice e The date and time format may change depending on the selected language English_37 about the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA SMX C13 C14 ONLY e 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 e You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your camcorder Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type e Before inserting or ejecting the memory card turn the camcorder off Selecting the storage media 9 STBY 0 00 00 Pain EN Ea ss Ac Settings 1 Press the MENU button e The menu list will appear Storage Info 2 Press the Control button 44 gt to select Settings i 3 Press the Control button A W to select Storage then press the Format OK button STBY 0 00 00 i uit 4 Press the Control button A V to select Memory or Card re EE a then press the OK button Settings e Memory When using the built in memory Eno EL Se e Card When using the memory card Storage Info Card Format 5 Press the MENU button to exit Using the built i
124. the remote control which uses infrared rays Do not expose the camcorder to soot or steam Thick soot or steam could damage the camcorder case or cause a malfunction Do not drop or expose the camcorder battery pack AC adaptor or other accessories to severe vibrations or impact This may cause a malfunction or injury Do not expose the camcorder to sand or water when recording at the beach or pool or recording on a rainy day Doing so may cause a malfunction or electric shock Do not use the camcorder near dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals disabling normal operation Do not use the camcorder on a tripod not supplied in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact Do not leave the camcorder in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time Do not expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to operate abnor mally Turn the camcorder off and cover it with vinyl sheet etc before using insecticide English_xv precautions Curing use Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or a humid places There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms Do not leave the LCD monitor open when not using the camcorder D
125. thumbnails appear on the screen according to the selected source 3 Select the video or photo that you want to play and then double click to play back e Playback starts and the playback controls appear The following is the file format supportable in Intelli studio Video formats MP4 Video H 264 Audio AAC WMV WMV 7 8 9 Photo formats JPG GIF BMP PNG TIFF Step 4 Editing videos or photos With Intelli studio you can edit videos or photos in various ways Movie Effect Fine Tuning Transition Effect Insert Text etc e Select the video or photo you want to edit and then click on the EDIT icon Ea Adjust Color Transition FX E Insert Color Insert Text Insert Sound 100_English SDV O80 MPA elli studi lo n 5 Library Ei i Share a o a A GH File Name Step 5 Sharing the video photo images online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos a 3 ma s O A All Gi Fie Name directly to a web site with one click 1 Todo this select Share in the main Video window 2 Click Add and and move the video or photo drag and drop to the sharing window for upload e The selected file appears in the sharing window 3 Click on the website you would like to upload files to e You can choose YouTube Flickr or the specified website you want to set for your uploading management
126. time you turn on your camcorder 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e When you turn on your camcorder for the first time the Time Zone screen appears based on London Lisbon Greenwich Mean Time e You can also set the Time Zone Home in the Settings menu page 88 2 Select your geographical area with Control button lt gt then press the OK button e The Date Time Set screen appears 3 Select the date and time information and change the setting values by using the Control button A V lt 4 DP 4 Make sure the clock is correctly set and then press the OK button e The year can be set up to 2037 using the Home menu e Activating the amp icon forwards the time by 1 hour GMT 00 00 JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM Dewahthne S aie Sat T Month Day Year Hour Min EN 00 7 200 42 00 AM 36 Visit JAN 01 2009 12 00 AM MENU Dack OK English_35 oreoaration 4 e 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 battery fully discharges If this occurs charge the built in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours e After s
127. to 0001 even after formatting deleting all files or inserting a new None memory card When you set File No to Series each file is assigned with a different number so as to avoid duplicating file names This is convenient when you want to manage your files on a PC English_87 settings options Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while travelling settings contents Papaya The clock will be used according to your setting on the Date Time Set menu Home Select it when using this camcorder for the first time or when returning the clock to your None hometown date time setting When you visit a different time zone it allows you to use the local time without changing your x Visit hometown time setting The clock will be adjusted in accordance with the time difference between the two locations Setting the clock to the local time Visit You can easily set the clock to the local time zone when travelling 1 Press the Control button A V to select the Time Zone in Settings mode and then press the OK button e The Time Zone screen will be displayed Cr sora iia ete 2 Select Visit with the Control button A W OK and then select your local area using the Control button lt lt P e You can check the time difference between Home and Visit 3 Press the OK button to confirm e The clock is set to the time zone of the place you are visiting
128. ton 41 P to select Delete 4 Select an option by pressing the Control button A VW and then press the OK button item contents Deletes individual selected movie or photo images To delete individual movie or photo images select the desired movie or photo images to delete by pressing the OK button then Select Files press the MENU button to delete The indicator tif is displayed on the selected movie or photo images Pressing the OK button toggles the selection and release All Files Deletes all movie or photo images 5 The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item All Files In this case select the desired item with the Control buttons lt gt and the OK button K e Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting the AC power adaptor while you delete files may damage the storage media D e To protect important images from accidental deletion activate the image protection H 0 00 88 page 74 e The protect ea indicator will blink if you try to delete an image that was previously protected page 74 You must release the protect function to delete the image a er If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock you cannot delete page 40 menu Move You can also format the storage media to delete all the images at once Be aware that all files and data including protected files will be erased The photo function is avai
129. top button when Fader is set to In Fade In Approx 3 e Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in Fade out Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to Out Fade Out Approx 3 seconds Recording stops as the image and sound are faded out Fade in out 4 This function is disabled after being used Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to In Out one time Recording starts with a dark screen and then the image and sound are faded in and recording stops as the image and sound are faded out 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 e Use Wind Cut when recording in windy places such as a beach item contents HEE Off Disables the function None On Minimizes wind noise or other noise while recording By When Wind Cut is On some low frequency sound is eliminated along with the sound of the wind 66_English Digital Zoom e 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 use t
130. tric shock When cleaning the AC adaptor unplug the power cord to avoid a risk of a malfunction or electric shock xiv_English Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed Keep the camcorder away from water when used near the beach or pool or when it rains There is a risk of malfunction or electric shock Do not plug or unplug the power cord with wet hands There is a risk of electric shock If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound or smells or smokes unplug the power cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service center There is a risk of fire or personal injury Do not dispose of battery pack in a fire as it may explode S xR en Keep the used lithium battery or memory card out of the reach of children If the lithium battery or memory card is swallowed by children consult a physician immediately Keep the power cord unplugged when not in use or during lightning storms to prevent fire hazard If the camcorder malfunctions immediately detach the AC adaptor or battery from the camcorder immediately to avoid fire Or injury A CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with force or hit it with a sharp object If you push the LCD surface display unevenness may Occur Do not use the camcorder in direct sunlight or near heating equipment This will especially shorten the operation range of
131. trol button lt 4 gt to select the desired indicator to adjust focus then press the OK button e Focusing on a nearer subject To focus on a nearer subject press the Control button lt q Focusing on a farther subject To focus on a farther subject press the Control button e The nearer or farther icon 3 PN appears between the indicators when focus adjustment reaches the end e The adjusted value is applied right after pressing the Control button lt 41 P to adjust the focus e The manual focus setting will be applied and the i indicator is displayed lt Nearer subject gt lt Further subject gt Manual focus is recommended in the following situations e A picture containing several objects some close to the camcorder others further away e A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow e Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car e People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd 4 e You can easily adjust the focus using the Shortcut menu button page 34 e Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area automatically e Use the zoom function to catch the desired target before manually adjusting the focus If you use the zoom function after manual focusing refocusing is required e Before focusing manually check if the Digital Zoom is turned off When Digital Z
132. ttempt to service this CAMCORDER yourself Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE Unplug this CAMCORDER from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions viii_English 27 28 When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If any liquid has been spilled onto or objects have fallen into the CAMCORDER If the CAMCORDER has been exposed to rain or water If the CAMCORDER does not operate normally by following the operating instructions adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the CAMCORDER to its normal operation If the CAMCORDER has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged When the CAMCORDER exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service REPLACEMENT PARTS When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and has the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards SAFETY CHECK Upon completion of any service or repairs to this CAMCORDER ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine
133. ture g ne mn Sot File N 4 1p a SMX C13 C14 only storage device Set File No to Reset When there is condensation put aside for a while before using caution What is condensation Condensation occurs when a camcorder is moved to a place where the temperature differs significantly from the previous place In other words the water vapor in the air turns into dew because of the temperature difference and it condensates like dew on the external or internal lenses of the camcorder and on the reflection lens When this happens you temporarily may not use the record or play functions of the camcorder Also it may cause a malfunction or damage to the camcorder when using the device with the power on while there is condensation e What can do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave it in a dry area for 1 2 hours before using it e When does condensation occur When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location or when using it in a hot area suddenly When recording outdoors in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors When recording outdoors in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the air conditioner was running Note before sending your camcorder for repair e f these instructions do not solve your problem contact your nearest Samsung authorised service center e Depending on the problem the camcorder s built in memory SGMX C13 SMX
134. two fi les to be combined exceeds 1 8GB If the remaining section of the storage media space is less than 40MB If you combine videos having the same resolution but different qualities the combined video will have the lower image quality for playback For example if you combine a video clip of TV Super Fine with another video clip of TV Fine which has the same resolution then the combined video will be in TV Fine resolution and quality Videos recorded or edited by other devices Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli studio You cannot combine protected images You must first release the protect function to paste it page 74 The two movie images are combined in the selected order and restored as one movie image The original movie images will not be preserved A maximum of 2 movie images can be combined at a time 80_English SHARE MARK You can set the Share mark on the video image Then you can directly upload the marked file to the YouTube site 1 Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e 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 button to select the Play mode e Set the Play Mode to Video Press the MENU button and then use the Control button A VW 4 P OK to select Play Mode gt Video SMX C13 C14 only e The thumbnail index screen appears
135. type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create e There are 10 different digital effect options on screen item contents display Off Disables the function None BLK amp WHT Changes the images into Black and White BWI 7 N This mode gives the images a reddish brown Sepia pigment z PE Reverses the colors and the brightness 3 Negative creating the look of a negative g 4 Art Adds artistic effects to an image GY 5 Emboss This mode creates a 3D effect embossing cial 6 Mosaic A mosaic overlay appears on an image A P This mode cuts the image in half and makes Z Mirror a mirrored image on the other half g i i This mode applies a pale pastel drawing 8 Pastel effect to an image g 9 Cosmetic This mode helps correct facial imperfections ai 10 Step printing Technique of recording the image in segments CH English_65 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 Anan pak Off Disables the function None In As soon as you start recording the fader will be executed fo Out When the recording is done the fader will be executed ny In Out When you start or stop recording the fader will be executed accordingly my Fade in Press the Recording start s
136. uter properly Exit the Intelli studio application and restart the Windows computer Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Set PC Software to On in the Settings menu According to your computer type the Intelli studio program may not run automati cally In this case open the desired CD ROM drive that has the Intelli studio program in My Computer and run iStudio exe Movie playback or sound may stop temporarily depending on your computer The movie or sound copied to your computer is not affected If your camcorder is connected to a computer that does not support Hi speed USB USB2 0 the images or sound may not be played back correctly The images and sound copied to your computer are not affected The playback screen is paused or distorted 124 English Check the system requirements to play a movie page 97 Exit all other applications running on the current computer If a recorded movie is played on your camcorder when it is connected to a computer the image may not play smoothly depending on the transfer speed Please copy the file to your PC and then play it back Connecting Dubbing with other devices TV DVD recorder etc Symptom You cannot dub correctly using the Audio Video cable General operations Symptom The date and time are incorrect Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the computer Explanation Solution The Audio Video cable is not connected properly M
137. ward one frame at a time To resume normal playback press the OK button Slow motion playback I gt e During pause holding the Control button gt reduces the playback speed e During slow motion playback pressing the Control button changes the playback speed Forward slow playback rate x1 2 x1 4 gt x1 8 gt x1 16 Jo resume normal playback press the OK button e Recorded sound is not heard in slow playback 52_English VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES SMX C13 C14 ONLY N ie WARNING Doing so may damage the recorded data 4 e Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected This function works only in Photo Play mode You can find and view desired photo images quickly using the thumbnail index view Open the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder e Set the appropriate storage media page 38 If you want to playback images on a memory card insert the memory card Press the Mode button to select the Play mode e The thumbnail index view appears The thumbnail highlight is on the latest created or played file Set the Play Mode to Photo e Press the MENU button Use the Control button to select Play Mode gt Photo e You can also simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever Use the Control button A V 41 P to select the desired photo images and then press the OK button e Shortcut menu for play
138. y or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback settings contents T Memor Select the built in memory for storage medium You can record or play back images on the Y built in storage media EIN Card Select a memory card as storage medium You can record or play back images on a U memory card If there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed on the menu 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 Storage Card Eaa am aaa Raper ee aa A N A display e Used 288KB It shows you the memory information of the built in EERO APSE Storage Ino i 1 l Non amo storage media ae Card It shows you the memory information of the inserted Rione memory card K e lf there is no storage media inserted it cannot be selected and will be dimmed TV Super Fine 193Min TV Fine 239Min on the menu TV Normal 313Min e Inthe Storage Info display you can check the used and available memory Web Fine 239Min as well as the remaining recording time for each recording resolution For the Web Normal 313Min desired information scroll the screen using the Control A V button mew i Olike OK 86_English Format The format function completely deletes all files and options on the storage media including prot
139. zoom lever and zoom button are different Use appropriately at your preference For faster zooming adjustment use the zoom lever For slower zooming adjustment use the zoom buttons 48 English W Recording wide area wide angle T Recording enlarged image telephoto W Wide angle T Telephoto 0 00 00 245Min LLL zF olayoack e You can view recorded movie and photo images in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways e 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 MODE SMX C13 C14 ONLY e Pressing the Mode button changes the operation mode to Record 3 and Video Photo Play mode in turn e The recorded movie and photo images are displayed in thumbnail index view According to the previous record mode recordings will be stored in Movie images and Photo images thumbnail index view respectively When switching to Play mode after recording in Movie Record mode The Movie images thumbnail index view appears When switching to Play mode after recording in Photo Record the photo images thumbnail index view appears How to change the operation modes e You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view as follows Press the Mode button gt MENU button and then use the Control button A Y 4 OkK to select Play Mode gt Video

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