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Page 1: ...msung product To receive a more complete service please register your product at www samsung com register SMX C10RP SMX C10LP SMX C10GP SMX C10FP SMX C13RP SMX C13LP SMX C13GP SMX C14RP SMX C14LP SMX C14GP SMX C100RP SMX C100LP SMX C100GP Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 2: ...y that allows you to record videos or photos User friendly Functions User friendly EASY Q optimises your memory camcorder to the recording conditions automatically providing beginners with the best performance 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 Play and transfer videos quickly and easil...

Page 3: ...ad 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 Sharing the contents with your friends is simpler than ever before Direct Uploading Your Recordings with One Touch Sharing button This...

Page 4: ...jury to you and others Please follow them explicitly After reading this section keep it in a safe place for future reference precautions Warning This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or similar Caution Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only ...

Page 5: ...eo and audio Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this camcorder or memory card etc Samsung 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 It is recommended to copy it from your PC to other recording media for stora...

Page 6: ...nitor 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 Do not 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 powe...

Page 7: ...et therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL This User Manual covers models SMX C10RP SMX C10LP SMX C10GP SMX C10FP SMX C13RP SMX C13LP SMX C13GP SMX C14RP SMX C14LP SMX C14GP SMX C100RP SMX C100LP and SMX C100GP The SMX C13RP SMX C13LP and SMX C13GP have a 8GB built in flash memory respectively but also use memory cards The SMX C14RP SMX C14LP and SMX C14GP have a ...

Page 8: ... battery return systems This marking on the battery manual or packaging indicates that the batteries in this product should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life Where marked the chemical symbols Hg Cd or Pb indicate that the battery contains mercury cadmium or lead above the reference levels in EC Directive 2006 66 If batteries are not properly disposed of...

Page 9: ...structions carefully Unplug from power supply Do not touch product Prohibited action WARNING Death or risk of serious personal injury This precaution must be kept Do not disassemble product CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or material damage Do not bend the power cord or damage the AC power adaptor by pressing on it with a heavy object There may be a risk of fire or ...

Page 10: ...t or broken cords or wires Doing so may cause fire or electric shock Do not connect the AC adaptor unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed 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 physician immediately Keep the camcorder away from water when used near the beach o...

Page 11: ... high for a long time 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 expose the camcorder to insecticide Insecticide entering the camcorder could cause the product to operate abnormally Turn the camcorder off and cover it with...

Page 12: ...ipe the camcorder body with benzene or thinner The exterior coating could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate W 4 4 W Do not expose the camcorder to sudden changes in temperature or humid places There is also a risk of defect or electric shock when using outdoors during lightning storms W 4 4 W Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down Do not use the camcorder near TV or ...

Page 13: ...ower source 24 Basic operation of your camcorder 25 LCD screen indicators 31 Turning the screen indicators on off 33 Shortcut menu OK GUIDE 35 Initial setting Time Zone Date And Time OSD Language 38 Selecting the storage media SMX C13 C14 only 39 Inserting ejecting the memory card 40 Selecting a suitable memory card 43 Recordable time and capacity 45 Recording videos 46 Recording with ease for beg...

Page 14: ...osure Value 61 Back light 62 Focus 62 Face detection 64 Anti Shake HDIS 65 Digital effect 66 Fader 66 Wind cut 67 Digital zoom 68 Time lapse REC 70 Guideline 71 Menu items 72 Play option 73 Delete 74 Protect 75 Story board print 76 Copy SMX C13 C14 only 78 Divide 80 Combine 81 Share mark 82 Slide show SMX C13 C14 only 83 File info playback 49 recording options 54 playback options 71 contents 0 _En...

Page 15: ...91 Date Time Display 91 LCD Brightness 91 LCD Colour 92 LCD Enhancer 92 Auto LCD Off 92 Menu Design 92 Transparency 93 Beep Sound 93 Shutter Sound SMX C13 C14 only 93 Auto Power Off 94 PC Software 94 TV Display 94 Default Set 95 Version 95 Language 95 Demo 96 Checking your computer type 97 What you can do with a Windows computer 98 Using the Intelli studio programme 105 Using as a removable storag...

Page 16: ... HDD recorder connecting to other devices 107 110 Maintenance 111 Additional information 113 Using your camcorder abroad 114 Troubleshooting 127 Specifications maintenance additional information 110 Troubleshooting Specifications contents 0 _English Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 17: ...ppropriate storage media SMX C13 C14 only 2 Insert the battery into the battery slot page 16 Gently slide the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in the diagram You can record videos in H 264 format You can record videos in H 264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family You can also take photos with your camcorder SMX C13 C14 only Step1 Get ready ...

Page 18: ...ding start stop button LCD screen Zoom lever CHG indicator PHOTO button SMX C13 C14 only Step 2 Record with your camcorder GGGG quick start guide Your camcorder uses advanced H 264 compression technology to realise the clearest video quality page 106 1 Open the LCD screen 2 Press the Power button 3 Press the Recording start stop button To stop recording press the Recording start stop button 1 Open...

Page 19: ...the Control button to select a desired video or photo and then press the Control button OK Step 3 Play back videos or photos Setting the Play Mode menu is available in thumbnail view only SMX C13 C14 only The photo function is available for the model SMX C13 C14 only Step 4 Save recorded videos or photos Simple and fun Enjoy the various features of Intelli studio on your Windows computer Using the...

Page 20: ...select Delete page 73 If the storage media is full you cannot record new videos or photos Delete videos or photos data that have been Step 5 Delete videos or photos IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC 1 Launch the Intelli studio programme by connecting the camcorder to your PC via USB cable A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli studio main window Click Yes...

Page 21: ...w your camcorder The contents may vary depending on the sales region Parts and accessories are available for purchase at your local Samsung dealer SAMSUNG is not responsible for reduced battery life time or malfunctions caused by any unauthorised use of accessories such as AC adaptor or the batteries A memory card is not included See page 40 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder Your cam...

Page 22: ...utton Recording start stop button Mode button Control button OK Zoom W T button EASY Q button MENU button Hand strap hook LCD screen PHOTO button SMX C13 C14 only Power button Zoom lever W T Built in speaker Share button 5 4 1 2 3 6 7 Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording CAUTION 8 10 11 12 13 14 16 15 9 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 23: ...HG Memory card slot Recording start stop button Battery pack slot AV cable jack AV Jack Battery pack Memory card cover DC IN jack DC IN Tripod receptacle Battery pack release switch 4 1 2 3 6 7 8 5 9 English_13 4 3 2 7 6 5 9 8 GGGG 1 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 24: ...your finger The screen opens up to 90 2 Rotate the LCD screen towards the lens 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 Remove fingerprints or dust on the screen with a soft cloth When the LCD screen is rotated by 180 toward the lens the left and the right sides of...

Page 25: ...er with your 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 person or object 4 Aim and focus as shown in the illustration 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 It is recommended to keep the sun behind...

Page 26: ...ck is placed as shown in the diagram 3 Slide and close the battery slot cover Ejecting the battery pack 1 Slide and open the battery slot cover and push the Battery pack release switch Gently push the Battery pack release switch in the direction as shown in the diagram to eject the battery 2 Pull the ejected battery out in the direction as shown in the diagram 3 Slide and close the battery slot co...

Page 27: ... 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 there is a malfunction during use of the camcorder separate the AC power supply immediately from the wall outlet Do not use the AC power supply in a tight space such as between furnishings For recording indoors with available wall outlet it is c...

Page 28: ... indicator blinks orange preparation Charging indicator Charging state Charge Charging Fully Charged LED Colour Orange Green If 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 off Charging CHG lamp The colour of the charging indica...

Page 29: ... be forced to turn off after 3 seconds Low battery Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack Before using the camcorder charge the battery Above figures are based on a fully charged battery pack at a normal temperature Low ambient temperature may affect the use time English_19 0 00 00 245Min STBY Downloaded From VideoCamera Manu...

Page 30: ...mend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time 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 started When actually recording the battery pack may discharge 2 3 times faster than this reference since t...

Page 31: ...ower 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 ...

Page 32: ...e 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 from charger or powered unit when not in use Even when the power is switched off the battery pack will still discharge if it is left attached...

Page 33: ...r Disconnect the AC power adaptor from the wall outlet immediately if any malfunction occurs while using your camcorder Do not use the AC power adaptor in a narrow space such as between a wall and furniture 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 The AC power adaptor can be used around the world...

Page 34: ...the LCD screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder 2 To turn off the camcorder press the Power button Setting the operating modes You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the Mode button Record mode Play mode Record mode Mode Functions Record mode To record videos or photos SMX C13 C14 only Play mode To play videos or photos SMX C13 C14 only or e...

Page 35: ...ly Time Lapse REC Operating mode STBY Standby Recording Time counter video recording time remaining recordable time Storage media memory card Battery info Remaining battery level Video image resolution Anti Shake HDIS LCD Enhancer Back Light Wind Cut Fader Zoom Optical zoom Digital zoom Date Time Display Time Zone Digital Effect EV Exposure value Manual Focus Face Detection iSCENE EASY Q Record mo...

Page 36: ...ounted based on available space on the storage media Video and Photo record mode SMX C13 C14 only Time Lapse REC Operating mode STBY Standby Recording Time counter video recording time remaining recordable time Photo image counter total number of recordable photo images Storage media Memory card or built in memory SMX C13 C14 only Battery info Remaining battery level Photo image resolution Video i...

Page 37: ...alue adjust up 1 2 3 4 5 The illustration to the left shows the EV Exposure value screen Functions marked with will not be kept when the camcorder restarts 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 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 0 00 00 245Min ...

Page 38: ...ttery info Remaining battery level Video image resolution Protection LCD Enhancer File Name Date Time Display Share mark Play Option 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Video Play mode Thumbnail View Video 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...

Page 39: ...le REW rewind page 32 Volume Up Video Play mode Shortcut menu OK Guide 1 2 3 4 5 Date Time Volume Bar Video Play mode Single Volume 1 2 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 100 0001 0 00 00 0 00 55 Multi View 3 4 5 2 1 0 00 00 0 00 55 100 0001 01 JAN 2009 00 00 1 2 Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 40: ...0 Multi View 11 12 10 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 battery level Photo image resolution Protection LCD Enhancer File name file number OK Guide Next image Shortcut menu OK Guide Return OK Guide Previous image The photo function is available only with SMX C13...

Page 41: ...es will alternate Full display mode All types of information will appear Minimum display mode Only the operating status indicator will appear If the camcorder has warning information a warning message will appear In the menu screen the Display button will be deactivated Full display mode Minimum display mode Full display mode 0 00 00 245Min STBY Minimum display mode STBY GGG G Downloaded From Vide...

Page 42: ...rsor up DOWN Zoom tele Decreases the volume Moves the cursor down LEFT Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 Previous Skip Playback Previous image Moves to the previous menu RIGHT Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 Next Skip Playback Frame by frame playback Slow motion playback Slow Motion Playback Rate x1 2 x1 4 x1 8 x1 16 Next image Moves to the...

Page 43: ... confirm your selection The selected submenu item indicator will display on the screen Press the OK button to exit the shortcut menu The shortcut menu OK guide cannot be used in EASY Q mode Before selecting a menu item please check out that you set the appropriate mode first English_33 Auto Exposure Auto Exposure Auto Exposure 0 00 00 245Min STBY GGG G OK 0 00 00 245Min STBY Select Move Exit STBY ...

Page 44: ...ncreases the volume DOWN Focus Decreases the volume LEFT EV Search playback RPS Reverse Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 Previous Skip Playback Previous image RIGHT Quick View Search playback FPS Forward Playback Search rate x2 x4 x8 x16 Next Skip Playback Frame by frame playback Slow motion playback Slow Motion Playback Rate x1 2 x1 4 x1 8 x1 16 Next image The photo function is available only wi...

Page 45: ... on your camcorder for the first time the Time Zone screen appears based on London Lisbon Greenwich Mean Time You can also set the Time Zone Home in the Settings menu page 88 2 Select your geographical area with Control button then press the OK button The Date Time Set screen appears 3 Select the date and time information and change the setting values by using the Control button 4 Make sure the cl...

Page 46: ...ing to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours After setting the date and time are automatically recorded on a special data area of the storage media Turning the date and time display on off 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 You can easily set the clock to the local time by setting a time ...

Page 47: ...çais Deutsch Italiano Español Português Nederlands Svenska Suomi Norsk Dansk Polski Čeština Slovensky Magyar limba română Български Ελληνικά српски Hrvatski Türkçe IsiZulu 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu The OSD language is refreshed in the selected language Even if battery pack or AC power are removed the language setting will be preserved The Language options may be changed without prio...

Page 48: ...mory card not supplied This camcorder has a multi card slot for access to SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity and MMCplus 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 1 Press the MENU button The menu list will appear 2 Press the Control button to select Settings 3 Press the Control button...

Page 49: ...insert a memory card when the camcorder is on the pop up message will prompt you automatically to select the storage type SMX C13 C14 only If there is no memory card inserted only the built in memory will be available SMX C13 C14 only 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 adapt...

Page 50: ...end If other media are used they may fail to record data correctly or they may lose data that has already been recorded For video recording use a memory card that supports faster write speed at least 2MB sec SDHC Secure Digital High Capacity Memory Card The SDHC card is a higher version Ver 2 00 of SD card and supports capacity above 2GB An SDHC card has a mechanical write protection switch Settin...

Page 51: ... camcorder You have to format newly purchased memory cards memory cards with data that your camcorder cannot recognise 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 lif...

Page 52: ...ng you are recommended to use a memory card that supports faster write speed If 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 speed memory card Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse We re...

Page 53: ...ximum recording time and number of images according to the resolution memory capacity For recording videos and photos please note the approximate maximum limits Recordable time for videos Media built in memory Memory Card Capacity 8GB 16GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB Mode resolution 4 3 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...

Page 54: ...pending 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 video 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...

Page 55: ...ges 56 70 During recording some button operations are unavailable Mode button MENU button etc Sound is recorded from the internal stereo microphone on the front of the camcorder Take care that this microphone is not blocked English_45 0 00 00 245Min GGG G 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 ...

Page 56: ... the EASY Q function if you want to add any effect or settings to the images EASY Q mode settings are released when the camcorder is turned off EASY Q mode automatically sets the Anti Shake HDIS to On while using EASY Q recording Before recording an important video make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio and video recording Do not operate the Power ...

Page 57: ...conforming to DCF 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 This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode You can easily record videos or photos in the same mode without having to change it SMX C13 C14 only You can switch the play mode to...

Page 58: ...angle and 1m about 39 4 inch for telephoto The focus changes when zooming after focussing manually Focus automatically or seize the desired scene by zooming before focussing manually page 62 Optical zoom preserves image quality but during digital zoom the image quality may suffer Fast zooming or zooming in subject from afar may produce slow focussing In this case use Manual Focus page 62 It is rec...

Page 59: ...Record mode The Videos 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 You can simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view as follows Press the Mode button MENU button and then use the Control button OK to select Play Mode Video or Photo in menu option You can also simp...

Page 60: ...nd Moving thumbnail appear on the screen 3 Set the Play Mode to Video SMX C13 C14 only Press the MENU button Use the Control button to select Play Mode Video You can also simply switch between video and photo thumbnail view using the zoom lever 4 Use the Control button to select the desired videos and then press the OK button Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while The selected vi...

Page 61: ...a TV or a PC pages 96 106 You can upload recorded videos 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 videos or photos page 34 Adjusting the volume Press the Control button to increase or decrease the volume The volume bar disappears ...

Page 62: ...yback press the Control button to locate the start point of the current file Pressing the Control button repeatedly skips files in reverse direction Press the Control button within 3 seconds from the start point and the first image of the previous file is skipped Frame by frame playback During pause pressing the Control button makes play go forward one frame at a time To resume normal playback pre...

Page 63: ...ol button to select the desired photo images and then press the OK button Shortcut menu for playback will be displayed for a while To view the previous next photo press the Control button To return to the thumbnail index view move the zoom lever Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected photo The Quick View function is used if you want to preview the last recorded pho...

Page 64: ...d submenu and menu item with the Control buttons and the OK button To return to the normal screen press the MENU button 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 Use it to move up down left right c OK button Use...

Page 65: ...ol button to select iSCENE 4 Select the desired submenu item with the Control button and then press the OK button 5 Press the MENU button to exit the menu The selected item is applied and the indicator is displayed However in case of an item like Auto the item indicator may not be displayed on the screen iSCENE Back Light Focus etc English_55 0 00 00 245Min STBY iSCENE Portrait Auto Sports Exit ST...

Page 66: ...o Resolution TV Fine 58 Photo Resolution 1696x960 16 9 Wide 59 16 9 Wide On 59 EV 0 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 Off 70 Settings 85 recording options Possible Items marked with are available only with SMX C13 C14 models 56_English Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual co...

Page 67: ...field so that the person or subject appears against a softened background The portrait mode is most effective when used outdoors EV value is automatically adjusted to the optimal Spotlight Prevents overexposure of subject portrait face etc when strong light strikes the subject as in a wedding or on stage Beach Where sunlight is intense like a beach Snow Where reflection of light is intense like a ...

Page 68: ...ge quality Web Fine Videos recorded in 640x480 25p resolution at fine image quality Supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC Web Normal Videos recorded in the 640x480 25p resolution at normal image quality Supports viewing with the optimal resolution on a PC You can record a scene at five resolution levels TV Super Fine TV Fine TV Normal Web Fine or Web Normal However the better the re...

Page 69: ...elected there is less space to store photos in the memory 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 on screen display Off Disables the function Displays the image in 4 3 aspect ratio Select to use the standard display...

Page 70: ... and 2 0 If you set exposure to manual the higher the exposure the brighter the recorded photo will be Exposure value setting will be applied and indicator and setting value are displayed 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 Whe...

Page 71: ...kly 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 h...

Page 72: ...automatically 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 The Face Detection feature will not work when framing the side of a person s face You must be facing them head on Face Detection will not work...

Page 73: ... focus The manual focus setting will be applied and the indicator is displayed Manual focus is recommended in the following situations A photo containing several objects some close to the camcorder others further away A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car People or objects moving constantly or quickly like an athlete or a crowd You can easily adju...

Page 74: ... mode automatically sets Anti Shake HDIS to On When Anti Shake HDIS On is specified there will be a slight difference between the actual movement and the movement on screen Large camcorder shake may not be entirely corrected even if Anti Shake HDIS On is specified Firmly hold the camcorder with both hands It is recommended that you specify Anti Shake HDIS Off when using the camcorder on a desk or ...

Page 75: ...gives the images a reddish brown pigment 3 Negative Reverses the colours and the brightness creating the look of a negative 4 Art Adds artistic effects to an image 5 Emboss This mode creates a 3D effect embossing 6 Mosaic A mosaic overlay appears on an image 7 Mirror This mode cuts the image in half and make mirrored image on the other half 8 Pastel This mode applies a pale pastel drawing effect t...

Page 76: ...n out Press the Recording start stop button when Fader is set to In Out 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 Fade Out Approx 3 seconds Fade In Approx 3 seconds 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...

Page 77: ...se the digital zoom item contents on screen 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 The image quality may deteriorate depending on how much you zoom in on the subject Maximum zooming may result in lower image quality This right side of the bar shows the digital zooming zone The z...

Page 78: ...desired recording interval Sec with the Control button 5 Move it next with the Control button and set a desired total recording time Hr in the same way While you set the preparatory settings recording interval and total recording time 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...

Page 79: ...se 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 ...

Page 80: ...recording composition Grid Records the subject on the horizontal or vertical composition or with close up Safety Zone Records the subject within safety zone which prevents from being cut when editing in 4 3 for left and right and 2 35 1 for top and bottom Set Safety Zone when you want to have various subjects in one scene with the proper size Positioning the subject at the cross point of the guide...

Page 81: ...Play Photo Play Default value Page Play Mode Video 9 Play Option Play All 72 Delete 73 Protect 74 Story Board Print 75 Copy 76 Edit Divide 78 Combine 80 Share Mark 81 Slide Show 82 File Info Full image display mode only 83 Settings 84 Items marked with are available only with SMX C13 C14 models The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models playback options Possible Not possible Down...

Page 82: ...Play All Plays back from the selected video to the last video Play One The selected video will be played Repeat All All videos will be played repeatedly Repeat One The selected video will be played repeatedly playback options Play Option Repeat All Play All Play One Exit Video Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 83: ...he selection and release All Files Deletes all videos or photos 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 and the OK button Note that removing the battery pack or disconnecting the AC power adaptor while you delete files may damage the storage media To protect important images from accidental deletion a...

Page 84: ...ion To protect individual videos or photos select the desired videos or photos by pressing the OK button Then press the MENU button to confirm The indicator is displayed on the selected videos or photos Pressing the OK button toggles the selection and release All On Protects all videos or photos All Off Cancels the protection for all videos or photos 5 The pop up selection menu will appear dependi...

Page 85: ...n OK to select Story Board Print Select File 4 Use the Control button to select the desired videos and then press the OK button A message appears asking for your confirmation 5 Select Yes Printed storyboard image file appears on the LCD screen for a while Images to be captured are selected arbitrarily and composes storyboard of one still image with 16 split still frames The saved storyboard can be...

Page 86: ...4 Select an option by pressing the Control button and then press the OK button item contents Select Files Copies the individual videos or photos To copy individual videos or photos select the desired videos or photos by pressing the OK button The indicator is displayed on the selected videos or photos Then press the MENU button to confirm Pressing the OK button toggles selection and release All Fi...

Page 87: ...g 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 memory ...

Page 88: ...the Control button OK The selected video clip will be paused 5 Search the point of division by pressing the Control button OK 6 Press the MENU button to pause at the point of division A message appears asking for your confirmation 7 Select Yes The selected video clip is divided into two videos You can keep dividing images as long as they are 3 seconds in length If you want to delete an unwanted se...

Page 89: ...ces Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli studio You can not delete a protected image You must first release the protect function to delete it page 74 The division point may drift before or after the designated point by approximately 0 5 seconds Example You can divide a video clip into two in order to delete a section you no longer need 1 Before dividing 2 After image is di...

Page 90: ...s 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 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 havi...

Page 91: ... thumbnail index screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly 3 Press the MENU button Control button to select Share Mark Select File 4 Use the Control button to select the desired videos and then press the OK button The indicator is displayed on the selected videos You can also check the Share mark on the video image by pressing Share button 5 Press the MENU button A message appears asking for yo...

Page 92: ...n OK to select Play Mode Photo The thumbnail index screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly 3 Press the MENU button Control button to select Slide Show Start 4 Press the OK button The indicator is displayed The Slide Show will start from the current image All photo images will be played back consecutively for 2 3 seconds each To end the slide show press the OK button again This function works ...

Page 93: ...ideo or Photo SMX C13 C14 only The thumbnail index screen appears on the LCD screen accordingly 3 Select the desired videos or photos using the Control button 4 Press the OK button The selected videos or photos is played according to play option setting 5 Press the MENU button 6 Press the Control button to select File Info 7 Press the OK button The information of the selected file is displayed as ...

Page 94: ...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 a MENU button Use it to enter or exit the menu b Control button Use it to move up down left right c OK button Use it to select or confirm the menu The pop up selection menu will appear depending on the selected menu item In this case select...

Page 95: ...ightness 0 91 LCD Colour 91 LCD Enhancer Off 92 Auto LCD Off On 92 Menu Design Misty White 92 Transparency 0 92 Beep Sound On 93 Shutter Sound On 93 Auto Power Off 5 Min 93 PC Software On 94 TV Display On 94 Default Set 94 Version 95 Language English 95 Demo On 95 These Items and Default values may be changed without notice There are some functions you cannot activate simultaneously in the menu Yo...

Page 96: ...mation scroll the screen using the Control button settings options Storage SMX C13 C14 only You can record videos or photos on the built in memory or a memory card so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback settings contents on screen display Memory Select the built in memory for storage medium You can record or play back images on the built in storage med...

Page 97: ...all files The file number is reset when a new folder is created None Reset Resets the file number to 0001 even after formatting deleting all files or inserting a new memory card None 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 Do not remove the recording medium or pe...

Page 98: ...he local time zone when travelling 1 Press the Control button to select the Time Zone in Settings mode and then press the OK button The Time Zone screen will be displayed 2 Select Visit with the Control button OK and then select your local area using the Control button You can check the time difference between Home and Visit 3 Press the OK button to confirm The clock is set to the time zone of the...

Page 99: ...awaii 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 Washington D C Montreal Atlanta 05 00 Yangon 06 30 Caracas Santiago 04 00 Bangkok 07 00 Buenos Aires Brasilia Sao Paulo 03 00 Hong Kong Beij...

Page 100: ...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 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...

Page 101: ...ys the current time 00 00 Date Time Displays the current date and time 01 JAN 2009 00 00 The date time will read 01 JAN 2009 00 00 in the following conditions The built in rechargeable battery becomes weak or dead This function depends on the Date Type and Time Type setting LCD Colour You can change the colour impression of the screen with a variety of colour options by adjusting the colour rate o...

Page 102: ...Off To reduce power consumption the brightness of the LCD screen is automatically dimmed if the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes settings contents on screen display Off Disables the function None On When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in Video or Photo STBY mode or for more than 5 minutes when recording a video the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen None Whe...

Page 103: ... settings contents on screen 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 no operation for 5 minutes only in STBY mode or in thumbnail index view None Auto 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 ...

Page 104: ...one and Date Time Set page 35 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 camcorder to your PC s hard disk Editing video photo files is also available using the PC software settings contents on screen display Off Disables the function None O...

Page 105: ...7 Using the Demo function The Demo mode is cancelled 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 The Demo function does not operate in the following cases If Au...

Page 106: ...type Using with Windows Using with Macintosh Connect your camcorder to the computer using the USB cable 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 page 94 The built in software on your camcorder Intelli studio is not Macintosh compliant Play back or edit your recordings on the compu...

Page 107: ...g software Intelli studio Items System Requirements OS Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista 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 colour or higher 1280 x 1024 32 bit colour recommended USB USB 2 0 support Direct X DirectX 9 0 o...

Page 108: ...ble from the camcorder and PC 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 ...

Page 109: ...ils 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 10 Saves new files to PC 11 Slide show of the photo files from the connected camcorder Playback of the video files from the connected camcorder 12 Saves the selected file to PC Saves the selected file to connected camcor...

Page 110: ... video or photo that you want to play and then double click to play back Playback starts and the playback controls appear Step 4 Editing videos or photos With Intelli studio you can edit videos or photos in various ways Select the video or photo you want to edit and then click on the EDIT icon using with a Windows computer The following is the file format supportable in Intelli studio Video format...

Page 111: ...like to upload files to You can choose YouTube Flickr or the specified website you want to set for your uploading management 4 Click Upload to Share Site to start uploading A pop up window appears asking for your ID and the password 5 Enter your ID and password to access Access to the web site contents can be limited depending on your web access environment For more information about the Intelli s...

Page 112: ...e Share mark on the desired videos which you want to upload directly onto the YouTube site Press the Share button to select a desired video in the video thumbnail index view The Share mark is displayed on the selected videos 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 The Intelli studio runs automatica...

Page 113: ...sence of YouTube uploading functionality of this product is not an endorsement or recommendation of the product by YouTube LLC If you do not have an account of the specified website you can register first before proceeding with the authorization According to YouTube s policy direct movie uploading may not be available in your nation region GGG G Step 3 Press the Share button while your camcorder i...

Page 114: ... 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 Install Intelli studio on PC in the Intelli studio screen using with a Windows computer 104_English Downloaded From VideoCamera Manual com Manuals ...

Page 115: ...ecting a USB Select Open folders to view files using Windows Explorer and click OK 4 The folders in the storage media appear Different file types are stored in different folders If the Removable Disk window does not appear confirm the connection page 98 or repeat steps 1 and 3 again When the removable disk does not appear automatically open the removable disk folder of My Computer If the connected...

Page 116: ...odified files You can use your camcorder as a mass storage device You can store general data in the storage media of the camcorder The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models SDV_0001 MP4 DCIM VIDEO 100PHOTO WEB_0002 MP4 SDV_0003 MP4 SDE_0004 MP4 WEB_0005 MP4 CAM_0001 JPG CAM_0002 JPG 100VIDEO 1 2 Videos H 264 The SD quality videos are named as SDV_ MP4 and Web videos are named as...

Page 117: ...to the Audio Video cable jack of the camcorder 2 Connect the other end with video yellow and left white right red audio cables to the TV For more information about the connection refer to your TV s user manual Before connecting make sure that the volume on the TV is turned down forgetting this may cause howling from the TV speakers Carefully connect the input and output cables to the corresponding...

Page 118: ...mcorder the built in speaker will automatically turn off and you cannot adjust the volume bar Refer to page 59 for the 16 9 Wide setting The photo function is available only with SMX C13 C14 models Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Record Photo LCD TV 16 9 4 3 16 9 4 3 LCD 16 9 wide LCD 4 3 wide TV 16 9 wide TV 4 3 wide LCD 16 9 wide LCD 4 3 wide TV 16 9 wide TV 4 3 wide LCD 16 9 ...

Page 119: ...thumbnail view and then press the OK button 3 Press the record button on the connected device The camcorder will start playback and the recording device will record dub it 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 To prevent recording OSD information to be displayed along with ...

Page 120: ...t level is high Dust entering the camcorder could cause malfunctions If humidity is high the lens could become mouldy and the camcorder could become inoperative It is recommended that you put the camcorder in a box together with a desiccant when storing it in a closet etc Do not store the camcorder in a place subject to strong magnetism or intense vibrations This could cause malfunctions Detach th...

Page 121: ... 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 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 A m...

Page 122: ...s 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 It is recommended that only genui...

Page 123: ...c and colour systems Before using your camcorder abroad check the following items 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 using the AC power adaptor supplied in any countries regions within the AC 100 V to 240 V 50 60 Hz range Use a commercially available AC plug adaptor if necessary depending on the ...

Page 124: ...rms that Action Memory Full SMX C13 C14 only There is not enough space to record on built in memory Delete unnecessary files on the built in memory Use a memory card Back up files to your PC or another storage media and delete files Insert Card There is no memory card inserted in the card slot Insert a memory card Card Full There is not enough space to record on memory card Delete unnecessary file...

Page 125: ...protection tab on an SDHC card has been set to lock Release write protection tab Not Supported Card The memory card is not supported in this camcorder Change to a memory card that we recommended Please format The memory card is not formatted Format the memory card using menu item Not formatted Format the Card Format the memory The format of the file is not supported by this camcorder The file form...

Page 126: ...ondensates 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 What can I do Turn the power off and detach the battery pack and leave it in a dry...

Page 127: ...the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on The power automatically turns off Is 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 The battery pack is almost discharged Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one Use the A...

Page 128: ...ge 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 Ambient is too bright Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD Us...

Page 129: ...e lock on the write protect tab of the memory card SDHC memory card etc if any page 40 Copy any 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 The file may be corrupted The file format is not supported by your camcorde...

Page 130: ...ecording 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 ...

Page 131: ...int where the recorded video 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 video 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 da...

Page 132: ...lly page 62 The lens is dusty on the surface Clear the lens and 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 colour This occurs when recording images under a fluorescent lamp sodium lamp or mercury lamp Cancel iSCENE to minimise these phenomena page 57 troubleshooting Downloaded From VideoCamer...

Page 133: ...e files recorded by other devices may not be played on your camcorder Check out the memory card compatibility page 40 The Skip or Search function does not work properly 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 the AC adaptor or battery pack is properl...

Page 134: ... your camcorder 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 The image or sound on your camcorder is not played on your computer properly Video playback or soun...

Page 135: ...ck or unplug the AC power adaptor and reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on Connecting Dubbing with other devices TV DVD recorder etc Symptom Explanation Solution You cannot dub correctly using the Audio Video cable The Audio Video cable is not connected properly Make sure that the Audio Video cable is connected to the proper jack i e to the input jack of the device used...

Page 136: ...fect Mirror Mosaic Step printing Anti Shake HDIS iSCENE Night Darkness 16 9 Wide Focus Face Detection iSCENE Night Darkness Digital Effect 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 can...

Page 137: ...creen method 1 6 interlaced scan LCD panel TFT active matrix system Connectors Composite video out 1 0V p_p 75Ω analogue Audio output 7 5dBm 47KΩ analogue stereo USB output mini USB B type USB2 0 High Speed General Power source 5 0V Using AC adaptor 3 7V Using Lithium Ion battery pack Power source type Power supply 100V 240V 50 60Hz Lithium Ion battery pack Power consumption 1 8W LCD on Operating ...

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