Page 1: User Manual
Memory Camcorder user manual imagine Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register the possibilities SMX-F30/F33/F34BN SMX-F30/F33/F34LN SMX-F30/F33/F34RN SMX-F30/F33/F34SN...
Page 2 The memory camcorder’s external memory slot accepts both high capacity SDHC and MMCplus. Play and transfer videos, quickly and easily using the memory type of your choice. In addition to this slot the memory camcorder has the built-in ﬂ ash memory (8GB(SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB(SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) .
Page 3 Flexible 4:3 & 16:9 recording and viewing By offering a choice of recording in two different aspect ratios - 4:3 and 16:9, SAMSUNG ensures the entire image is captured for playback on everything from older TVs to your newest, wide-format TV screen.
Page 4: Safety Warnings
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 dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁ lled 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.
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not ﬁ t into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on...
Page 6 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, refer to the operating instructions.
Page 7 23. OVERLOADING: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of ﬁ re or electric shock. 24. OBJECTS AND LIQUIDS: Never push objects of any kind into this...
Page 8 29. To prevent damage which may result in ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 30. If this power supply is used at 240V ac, a suitable plug adaptor should be used. 31. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S.
Page 9 Also, Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio. Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this memory camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents, and cannot compensate for any damages.
Page 10 Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with excessive force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
Page 11 - Using the memory camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140°F (40°C) or lower than 32°F (0°C) may result in abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the memory camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Page 12: Notes Regarding A Trademark
Do not use the memory camcorder near corrosive gas: • - If the memory 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.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Adjusting the LCD screen Using the MENU button Using the Control buttons Shortcut menu (OK Guide) Initial setting : Time Zone, Date and Time & OSD Language Selecting the storage media Inserting / ejecting the memory card Selecting the suitable memory card...
Page 14 RECORDING PLAYBACK RECORDING OPTIONS Recording movie images Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q mode) Taking photo images Zooming In and out Changing the playback mode Playing movie images Viewing photo images Changing the menu settings Menu items Using the recording menu items...
Page 15 SETTINGS OPTIONS Menu items Setting the play option Deleting images Protecting images Copying images File Information Slide Show Changing the menu settings in "Settings" Menu items Using the settings menu items Storage Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set...
Page 16 Uploading movie images in the memory camcorder to YouTube Connecting to a TV 100 Viewing on TV screen 101 Recording (dubbing ) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 102 Maintenance 103 Additional information 105 Using your memory camcorder abroad...
Page 17 ✪ This chapter introduces you to the basic features of your memory camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. Step1: Preparation Connecting a power source ➥page 14 • Check out the storage media ➥page 39 •...
Page 18 Also, using the CyberLink MediaShow4 allows easy upload of recorded Tube movies to YouTube ( Broadcast Yourself Step5: Easy Upload to YouTube You can upload recorded movies to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4. ➥page 98 • Tube Broadcast Yourself English_08...
Page 19: Getting To Know Your Memory Camcorder
WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR MEMORY CAMCORDER Your new memory camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. ✪ The exact shape of each item may vary by model.
Page 20 Lens open/close switch Internal microphone Lens MENU button OK button Control button ( Recording start/stop button Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. CAUTION LCD screen Built-in speaker EASY Q button LCD ENHANCER ( PHOTO button...
Page 21 REAR & BOTTOM VIEW MODE indicator ( Movie ( ) / Photo ( ) / Play ( MODE button AV cable jack (AV) USB jack ( DC IN jack (DC IN) Jack cover Charging indicator (CHG)
Page 22 This section provides information that you should know before using this memory camcorder such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, how to setup the operation mode and initialize setup. USING THE ACCESSORIES Attaching a Grip Belt Insert your right hand from the bottom of memory camcorder up to the base of your thumb.
Page 23: Using The Accessories
You can rotate it downward up to 180 degrees. • Please be noticed that using excessive force to insert your hand while the hand strap is adjusted too tight may damage the hand strap hook of the memory camcorder. CAUTION Please be careful not to turn the swivel handle backward as it may cause damage.
Page 24: Connecting A Power Source
1. Slide and open the battery slot cover and push the battery lock. • Gently push the battery lock in the direction as shown in the ﬁ gure to eject the battery out. 2. Pull the ejected battery out in the direction as shown in the ﬁ gure.
Page 25: Charging The Battery Pack
Do not use the AC power supply in a narrow and small place, such as between furnishings. • For recording indoors with available wall outlet, it is convenient to use the AC power supply instead of the battery pack. •...
Page 26: Charging Indicator
If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is • green. If you are charging the battery, the color of the charge indicator • is orange. If an error occurs while the battery pack in charging, the charging •...
Page 27 Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack. Battery Level Indicator Exhausted (ﬂ ickers): The device will soon turn off. Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible. (ﬂ ickers): The device will be forced to turn off after Before using memory camcorder, charge the battery.
Page 28 Mode Playback time - The time is only for reference. Figures show above are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may differ from users and conditions. - We recommend using AC power adaptor when you are using the Interval REC Function.
Page 29 About battery packs The beneﬁ ts of battery pack: Battery pack is small but has a large power capacity. It should be recharged in any • environment that is between 32°F (0°C) and 104°F (40°C). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its usage time becomes reduced and it may cease to function.
Page 30 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 remove any foreign substances before inserting the battery.
Page 31: Using A Household Power Source
• Using other AC power adaptors could cause electric shock or result in ﬁ re. 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.
Page 32: Basic Operation Of Your Memory Camcorder
) ➔ Photo Record mode ( - Movie Record mode ( To switch between video and photo thumbnails in the Video/Photo Play mode,press the MENU button and use the • control button to select “Play Mode”->”Video”or”Photo”.Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only.
Page 33: Lcd Screen Indicators
Functions marked with * won’t be kept when the • memory camcorder restarts. For enhanced performance, the display indications • and the order are subject to change without prior notice. Movie Record mode Time Lapse REC * Operating status ( [STBY] (standby) or [...
Page 34 Menu name Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return Value adjust (down) Manual Exposure Value adjust (up) The illustration to the left shows the Manual • Exposure screen. Functions marked with * won’t be kept when • the memory camcorder restarts.
Page 35 Time Zone Manual Exposure * Manual Focus * White Balance Photo record mode The counter value is calculated from the remaining free space of the storage media, which may not be updated after a recording if calculation remains the same. English_25...
Page 36 Menu name Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return Value adjust (down) Manual Exposure Value adjust (up) The illustration to the left shows the Manual • Exposure screen. Functions marked with * won’t be kept when • the memory camcorder restarts.
Page 37 Movie Play mode : Single View Movie Play mode Play Status ( Play ( ) / Pause ( Time code (Elapsed time / Recorded time) Storage media (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX- F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/ RN/SN only) or memory card) Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time)
Page 38 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Multi View Multi View Movie Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) Move to next ﬁ le / FF (fast forward) ➥page 53 Volume Down Play Status ( Play ( ) / Pause ( Move to previous ﬁ le / REW (rewind) ➥page 53...
Page 39 Photo Play mode : Single View Photo Play mode Slide Show Image counter (current image / total number of recorded images) Storage media (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX- F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/ LN/RN/SN only) or memory card) Battery info. (Remaining battery level/time)
Page 40: Turning The Screen Indicators On/Off
Checking the remained battery and memory capacity Without turning the camcorder on,you can check the remaining battery time and memory capacity. When the camcorder is turned off (battery is installed) press and release the • button to display the remaining capacity of the battery capacity.
Page 41: Using The Lcd Enhancer
1. Press the LCD ENHANCER ( LCD adjust ( ) indicator appears and the LCD brightens. • 2. You can switch the LCD enhancer function in the following order each time you press the LCD ENHANCER ( Release LCD enhancer 1level ( LCD enhancer 1level ( •...
Page 42: Adjusting The Lcd Screen
USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Used for playback, pausing, fast forwarding, and rewinding. Also used as directional buttons (up, down, left, right) and to make a selection when selecting movie or photo images or menus. 1. Press the Control button ( 2.
Page 43 Decreases the volume - Search playback RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 → x4 → x8 → x16 - Previous Skip Playback - Search playback FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 → x4 → x8 → x16...
Page 44: Shortcut Menu (Ok Guide
Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed. • 2. Press the Control button ( ) will display the Auto Exposure shortcut menu screen, where you can press OK button to set up Auto Exposure. 3. Press the Control button ( ) once again will display the Manual Exposure shortcut...
Page 45 Decreases the volume - Search playback RPS (Reverse Playback Search) rate: x2 → x4 → x8 → x16 - Previous Skip Playback - Search playback FPS (Forward Playback Search) rate: x2 → x4 → x8 → x16...
Page 46: Initial Setting : Time Zone, Date And Time & Osd Language
The Date/Time Set screen appears. • 3. Set the day with Control button ( 4. Set month, year, hour and minute (AM/PM) in the same way, then move it next with Control button ( 5. Set DST set ( ) with Control button ( •...
Page 47 Use your camcorder after charging the built-in rechargeable battery. If the built-in rechargeable bat- tery is not charged, any input data will not be backed up and the date/time appears on the screen as "JAN/01/ 2009 12:00AM" (when "Date/Time" display is set to "On").
Page 48 English / 한국어/ Français / Deutsch / Italiano / Español / Português / • Nederlands / Svenska / Suomi / Norsk / Dansk / Polski / Čeština / Slovensky / Magyar / limba română / Български / Ελληνικά / српски / Hrvatski / / Türkçe /...
Page 49: About The Storage Media
SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA You can record on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before • starting recording or playback. • You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your memory camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer and memory card type.)
Page 50: Inserting / Ejecting The Memory Card
(SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) will be available. • Do not eject a memory card while it is being used in the camcorder. The memory card and its data may be damaged. Do not remove the power (battery pack or AC power adaptor) when accessing storage media such as •...
Page 51: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card
SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media with a data capacity that exceeds the capacity of a ﬂ oppy disk. You can use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus.
Page 52 • After you modify the name of a ﬁ le or folder stored in the memory card using your PC, your camcorder may not recognize the modiﬁ ed ﬁ le. Handling a memory card It is recommended that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss.
Page 53 • The data storage speed may differ, according to the manufacturer and production system. The user using a lower write speed memory card for recording a movie may have difﬁ culties storing the • movie on the memory card. You can even lose your movie data during the recording.
Page 54: Recordable Time And Capacity
Web & Mobile ( 640x480 Recordable number of photo images Media Capacity TV Super Fine ( 800x600 1GB= 1,000,000,000bytes : actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal ﬁ rmware uses a portion built-in memory 16GB approx. approx. 190min. 380min.
Page 55 To facilitate the movie recording, it is recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed. (Write speed: 2MB / sec or higher) If you use a low write-speed memory card, recording may stop with a message of "Low speed card. Please record a lower resolution".
Page 56: Recording Movie Images
Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the memory camcorder. Take care that this microphone is not blocked. • Before recording an important movie, make sure to test on the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio and video recording. •...
Page 57: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Easy Q Mode)
You can not use a locked memory card for recording. You will see a message saying recording is disabled • due to the lock. You can select the resolution of movie images to be recorded. ➥page 66 • Note that power failure during a recording such as disconnected DC power jack or exhausted battery may •...
Page 58: Taking Photo Images
Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on storage media. • Photo image ﬁ les recorded by your memory camcorder conform to the “DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Page 59: Zooming In And Out
Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This memory camcorder allows you to record using optical 34x power zoom,42x intelli-zoom and 1200x digital zoom. You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the LCD panel. • •...
Page 60: Changing The Playback Mode
You can view recorded movie and photo images in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE • Pressing the MODE button changes the operation mode to Video Record( Play ( )mode in turn.
Page 61: Playing Movie Images
The thumbnail index screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly. • (It may take some time to display the thumbnails). 4. Press the MENU button and use the control button to select “Play Mode”->”Video”. ➥page 50 • The thumbnail index view of movie images appears.
Page 62 (When connected to external devices, volume adjustment should be done on the connected external device.) You can play back recorded movie ﬁ les on a TV or a PC. ➥pages 94, 99 • You can upload recorded movie ﬁ les to YouTube. ➥page 98 •...
Page 63: Various Playback Operations
Slow motion playback ( While playback is paused, press and hold the Control button to ( • frame by frame just like slow motion playback at the x1/2, x1/4, x1/8 and x1/16 speed. To resume normal playback, press the OK button. •...
Page 64: Viewing Photo Images
VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES This function works only in Photo Play mode. ➥page 22 • You can ﬁ nd and view desired photo images quickly from the thumbnail index view. • 1. Turn the memory camcorder on. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power.
Page 65: Recording Options
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customize your memory camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. 1. Slide POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on.
Page 66 ✪ Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: setting the White Balance in Movie Record mode. 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn the memory camcorder on. 2. Select the operation mode.
Page 67 MENU ITEMS • Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode. For operation details, see the corresponding page. ➥pages 58~72 • Recording menu items Items Movie Record ( SCENE Resolution 16:9 Wide White Balance Exposure Shutter C.Nite...
Page 68: Using The Recording Menu Items
SCENE This memory camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of various modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of ﬁ lming. item "Auto"...
Page 69: White Balance
) and the message "Set White Balance" are displayed. • 2. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it ﬁ lls the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If the object that ﬁ lls the screen is not focused, correct the focus using •...
Page 70 EASY Q mode automatically sets the "Exposure" to "Auto". • • In iSCENE mode, setting the exposure to "Manual" applies the manual adjustment of the exposure ﬁ rst, and the iSCENE mode is set to "Manual" automatically. contents ) to adjust the exposure while viewing the ➥...
Page 71 • When recording with a shutter speed of 1/1000 or higher, make sure the sun is not directly shining into the lens. This function works only Movie Record mode. Before selecting a menu item, set the mode to Movie Record ﬁ rst.
Page 72 You can also manually focus a subject depending on the recording conditions. • item In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you "Auto" to concentrate on the creative side of your recording.
Page 73 People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd. • You can easily adjust the focus using Shortcut menu button. ➥page 35 • Manual focusing focuses on a point in the framed scene while auto focusing focuses on the center area • automatically. •...
Page 74: Anti-Shake (Hdis)
Anti-Shake (HDIS) When you use zoom to record a magniﬁ ed subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. item "Off" Disables the function. Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder-shake, particularly at high "On" magniﬁ cation. Anti-Shake(HDIS)
Page 75: Digital Effect
The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. • Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. • There are 10 different digital effect options.
Page 76 Resolution You can select the resolution of a movie to be recorded. This memory camcorder can record in the "TV Super Fine", "TV Fine", "TV Normal" and "Web & Mobile" modes. The "TV Fine" mode is set as the factory default.
Page 77: 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.
Page 78: Back Light
Back Light When subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. item "Off" Disables the function. - Backlight compensation is executed. "On" - Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly.
Page 79 Time Lapse REC (recording images at Time Lapses) Images are automatically shot a frame at a time at the speciﬁ ed Time Lapse and stored in storage media. item "Off" Disables the function - Recording Time Lapse ("Sec"): Image of the subject is captured by set Time Lapse. Images "On"...
Page 80 Time Lapse deﬁ nes how long the Time Lapse recording should be taken. For example, if you set the Time Lapse to "30 Sec", Time Lapse recording should be taken for at least 15 minutes to record minimum movie length of 1 second (30 images).
Page 81 C.Nite You can take a shot of an object in slow motion by controlling the shutter speed, or a brighter image in dark places without compromising colours. item "Off" Disables the function. " " The memory camcorder automatically adjusts image brightness.
Page 82 Guideline Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when • recording images. The memory camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. • item "Off" Disables the function. "Cross" Records the subject placed in the center as the most general recording composition.
Page 83: Playback Options
This function works only Movie Record mode. Before selecting a menu item, set the mode to Movie Record • ﬁ rst. ➥page 22 The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject.
Page 84: Setting The Play Option
SETTING THE PLAY OPTION You can play all movie images continuously or play the selected movie images only. • You can also set the repeat option for all movie images. • 1. Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the memory camcorder.
Page 85: Deleting Images
Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting AC power adaptor while you delete ﬁ les may damage the storage media. • • The illustration to the shows the Movie Play mode. Before selecting a menu item, set the mode (Movie Play / Photo Play) ﬁ rst. ) to select "Delete". ) and then press the OK button.
Page 86: Protecting Images
If the write protection tab on the memory card is set to lock, you cannot set image protection. The illustration to the shows the Movie Play mode. Before selecting a menu item, set the mode (Movie Play / Photo •...
Page 87: Copying Images
COPYING IMAGES(SMX-F33BN/SN/RN/SN AND SMX-F34BN/SN/RN/SN ONLY) Images are copied to the destination storage with leaving original images in the source storage. • • It copies from the currently-used memory to another. For example, if the built-in memory (8GB(SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB(SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) was used, it copies to a memory card.
Page 88: File Information
(8GB(SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB(SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)). Before using this function, select the storage media that has desired videos (or photos) to be copied. The illustration to the shows the Movie Play mode. Before selecting a menu item, set the mode (Movie Play / •...
Page 89: Slide Show
2. Open the LCD screen. Adjust brightness or color of the LCD screen. ➥page 87 • 3. Press the MODE button. Press the MENU button and use the control button to select “Play Mode”->”Photo”➥page 50 • The thumbnail index screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly.
Page 90 Depending on the mode selected not all items will be selectable to be changed. • (If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected and will be dimmed on the menu: "Storage", "Storage Info", "Format", etc.) Button Tips a.
Page 91: Menu Items
Menu Design Transparency Language Demo • These Items and Default values may be changed without notice. There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu. You cannot select the grey menu • items. Play ( Photo Record Movie Play...
Page 92: Using The Settings Menu Items
"Card" memory card. If there is no storage media inserted, it can not 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.
Page 93: Format
When you set "File No." to "Series", each ﬁ le is assigned with a different number so as to avoid duplicating ﬁ le names. It is convenient when you want to manage your ﬁ les on a PC.
Page 94: Time Zone
Select it when using this memory camcorder for the ﬁ rst time or when returning the clock to your hometown date/time setting. When you visit a different time zone, it allows you to use the local time without changing your "Visit"...
Page 95 Cities used to set the time zone Cities London, Lisbon Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Frankfurt Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara Moskva, Riyadh Teheran Abu Dhabi, Muscat Kabul Tashkent, Karachi Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Kathmandu Dacca Yangon Bangkok Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, Singapore, Manila...
Page 96: Date/Time Set
Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so that the date and time at which you make a recording can be recorded correctly. ➥page 36 Date Type You can select the date format to display. settings "2009/01/01" The date is displayed in the order of year / month / date.
Page 97: Lcd Brightness
You can adjust the LCD color (red/blue) from -15 to 15, using the Control button ( Setting the LCD Color does not affect recordings. Beep Sound You can set the beep sound to on/off. If there is a beep sound when operate the menu settings, the setting is turned on. settings "Off"...
Page 98: Auto Power Off
Auto Power Off To save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the memory camcorder if there is no operation for a certain period of time. settings "Off" The memory camcorder does not turn off automatically.
Page 99: Version
- Right after "Demo" is set to "On" - With "Auto Power Off" set to "Off", if there is no operation for about 5 minutes in the STBY mode. Demonstration stops temporarily by pressing other buttons (MENU, Control button, Recording start/ •...
Page 100: Connecting To A Pc
✪ This chapter explains how to connect a PC using the USB cable for various actions. - To connect an USB cable to a PC, refer to the software installation instructions and available PC speciﬁ cation. TRANSFERRING A RECORDED FILE THROUGH A USB CONNECTION The camcorder supports both USB 1.1 and 2.0 standards.
Page 101 • If you connect the USB cable to a PC using a USB HUB or with other devices at the same time, it may cause conﬂ ict and may not work properly. If this occurs, remove all other USB devices and try the connection again.
Page 102: Installing The Cyberlink Mediashow
INSTALLING THE CYBERLINK MEDIASHOW4 CyberLink MediaShow4 is a software for easy of editing MPEG, AVI, and other video ﬁ les, still images, and other contents for creating a movie. This software has an interface that allows editing in either timeline or storyboard mode, maintains superior image quality, uses SVRT (Smart Video Rendering Technology) for high-speed rendering, and has a host of other advanced video editing features.
Page 103 In this case, perform the installation again after uninstallation is ﬁ nished. • This manual only refers to software installation and PC connection. For more details on software, refer to the “Online help/Read me” on the CyberLink MediaShow4 CD. English_93...
Page 104: Connecting The Usb Cable
Disconnecting the USB cable Before loading or unloading recording mediums or turning off the PC, ﬁ rst disconnect the USB cable and turn off the memory camcorder. After completing the data transmission, you must disconnect the cable in the following way: 1.
Page 105: Viewing The Contents Of Storage Media
Your PC can recognize only one storage media (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/RN/SN only)) or memory card) from the camcorder at a time. If you cannot ﬁ nd the removable disk of your choice, change the storage setting (Built-in memory (8GB (SMX-F33BN/LN/RN/SN only)/16GB (SMX-F34BN/LN/ RN/SN only)) or memory card) of your camcorder.
Page 106: Image Format
• When the 9999th ﬁ le is created in the 999th folder (i.e. SDV_9999.MP4 is created in the 999 VIDEO folder), a new folder cannot be created anymore. Backup your ﬁ les to a PC and format the storage media, and then reset ﬁ...
Page 107: Transferring Files From The Memory Camcorder To Your Pc
Use the provided software (CyberLink MediaShow4) to play back the movie images in the PC. The movie images recorded on your memory camcorder may not be played back in other software. On a Macintosh computer, you can also transfer data by connecting the USB cable, but the provided •...
Page 108 YouTube is a video sharing website where users can upload, view and share video clips. The San Bruno-based service uses Adobe Flash technology to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips and music videos, as well as amateur content such as video Broadcast Yourself blogging and short original videos.
Page 109: Connecting To Other Devices
You can view the recorded movie and photo images on a large screen by connecting the memory camcorder to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV To playback your recordings, the television must be NTSC compatible. ➥page 105 •...
Page 110: Viewing On Tv Screen
VIEWING ON TV SCREEN 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the memory camcorder is connected to. • This is often referred to as "line". Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input.
Page 111 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER You can record (dub) images played back on this memory camcorder onto other video devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Use the AV cable (provided) to connect the memory camcorder to another video device as shown in the following ﬁ...
Page 112 - 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.
Page 113: Additional Information
To clean the lens • Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small object. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your ﬁ ngers. If necessary, wipe gently with lens cleaning paper. - Mould may form if the lens is left dirty.
Page 114 Fully charge the battery pack at least every 6 months when storing the battery pack over a long period of time. Remove the battery pack and charger from the camcorder when not in use, as the camcorder will use current even when switched off.
Page 115: Power Sources
Power sources The provided AC adaptor features automatic voltage selection in the AC range from 100 V to 240 V. You can use your camcorder in any countries/regions using the AC power adaptor supplied with your camcorder within the AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz range.
Page 116: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING ✪ Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Power source Message Icon Low Battery The battery pack is almost discharged.
Page 117 Folder and ﬁ les have reached capacity and you can not take a picture. Action Format the memory card or replace it with a new one. Release write protection tab. Change the memory card that we recommended.
Page 118 What can I do? • Turn the power off and detach the battery pack, and leave it in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it. When does the 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, it will cause condensation.
Page 119: Symptoms And Solutions
✪ If you encounter any problem using your camcorder, check the followings before asking for service repair. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorized service center. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn on.
Page 120 Explanation/Solution You should check the size for recording before you record. The memory camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo image, change the setting of "Demo" to "Off". A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.
Page 121 Does not charge or operate even the battery pack is inserted. Explanation/Solution Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. • If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly • ➥ on your camcorder. page 77 You cannot delete the images protected by other device.
Page 122 There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. • Back up important ﬁ les on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary ﬁ les. If you make a frequent recording or deletion of ﬁ les, the performance of •...
Page 123 Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation). Turn off your • camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place. ➥page 102 Set your memory camcorder to Photo Record mode. ➥page 22 •...
Page 124 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 check the focus. • Recording is being made in a dark place. Light up to brighten the place.
Page 125 This is not an error. Explanation/Solution Connect the audio line of the AV cable to your camcorder or to the connected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red color- right, White color- left) The AV cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the AV cable is connected to the proper jack.
Page 126 Disconnect the cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then connect them again correctly. A video codec is needed to play the ﬁ le recorded on your memory camcorder. Install the software provided with your camcorder. ➥pages 92, 93 Please install by using the software CD that came with this camcorder.
Page 127 Explanation/Solution The AV cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the AV 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 99 Explanation/Solution Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? The backup built-in rechargeable battery may be discharged.
Page 128 Most of menu items cannot be selected when you set the EASY Q function. • If there is no storage media inserted, it can not be selected and will be dimmed • on the menu : "Storage", "Storage Info", "Format", etc.
Page 129 NTSC Picture compression format H.264/AVC Format Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) TV Super Fine (about 5.0Mbps), TV Fine (about 4.0Mbps), TV Normal (about 3.0Mbps), Recording resolution Web & Mobile (about 2.0Mbps) Image device CCD (Charge Coupled Device) (Max/Effective : 680K/460K pixels) Lens F1.6 to 4.3, 34X(Optical),42X(Intelli-zoom),1200x (Digital) Electronic zoom lens...
Page 130 EXCLUSIONS (WHAT IS NOT COVERED) This warranty does not cover damage due to accident, ﬁ re, ﬂ ood and/or other acts of God; misuse, incorrect line voltage, improper installation, improper or unauthorized repairs, commercial use, or damage that occurs in shipping.
Page 131 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...

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