Samsung SMX-F54BN/SMX-F54RN/SMX-F54SN/SMX-F54UN manual

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SAFETY WARNINGS What the icons and signs in this user manual mean; WARNING There is a potential risk of death or serious injury. CAUTION There is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camco rder, follow these basic safety precautions. H[...]

If you set TV Super Fine, the corresponding icon ( ) will appear on the screen. Descriptions of the “built-in memory” in this user manual apply only to the following models: SMX-F53 (8GB), SMX-F54 (16GB). The following terms are used in t his manual: ‘Scene’ refers to the point where you press the Record Start/ Stop button to start recordin[...]

Notes regarding trademarks All the trade names and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual or other documentation provided with your Samsung product are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. The SD logo is a trademark. The SDHC logo is a trademark. Microsoft ® , Windows ® , Windows Vista ® and DirectX ® are eit[...]

Warning To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Apparatus To Rain Or Moisture. Caution Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket, t[...]

Important safety instructions vi v ii vi v ii 17. POWER SOURCES: The CAMCORDER should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. A CAMCORDER is intended to be operated from battery power, or other sources, [...]

Important safety instructions vi v ii vi v ii 27. REPLACEMENT PARTS: When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer and having the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards. 28. SAFETY CHECK[...]

The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damages. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Means that there is a potential risk of serious personal injury. Prohibited action. Do not touch the product. CAUTION Means that there is a potential risk of personal injury or damage to the product. Do not disasse m[...]

Safety information Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doing so ma y cause fire or electric shock. Do not connect the AC adapter unless the plug can be fully inserted with no part of the blades exposed. d i u l f g n i n a e l c Do not use the AC adaptor if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires. Doi[...]

CAUTION W 4 4 W v W 4 4 W Do not press the surface of the LCD with force, or hit it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display unevenness may occur. Do not drop or expose the camcorder, battery, A C adaptor o r other ac cessories to severe vibrations or impact. This may cause a malfunction or injury. Do not use the camcorder on a tri[...]

W 4 4 W W 4 4 W w T T w Do not hold the camcorder by the LCD screen when lifting it. The LCD screen could detach and the camcorder may fall. Do not use the camcorder near a TV or radio. Interference from the camcordercould cause noise on the TV or in the radio broadcast. Do not use the camcorder near sources of strong radio waves or magnetic fields[...]

Quick start guide ........................................... 05 You can record videos in H.264 format! ....................................... 05 Getting to know the camcorder ...................... 09 What's included with your camcorder .......................................... 09 Location of controls .......................................[...]

Anti-Shake(HDIS) ......................................................................... 58 Digital Effect ................................................................................ 59 Fader ........................................................................................... 60 Wind Cut ...............................................[...]

5 Using with a windows computer ..................... 95 Checking your computer type ...................................................... 95 What you can do with a Windows computer ................................ 96 Using the intelli-studio program ................................................... 97 Using as a removable storage device........[...]

5 This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your camcorder. See the reference pages for more information. You can record videos in H.264 format! You can record videos in H.264 format that is convenient to email and share with your friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder. STEP 1: Get ready 1 Inser[...]

6 7 Recording videos Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression technology to give you the clearest video quality. 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. Set the lens cover open/close switch to open ( ).  page 11 2. Press the Recording start/stop button. To stop recording, press the Recording start/st[...]

6 7 STEP 3: Play back videos or photos Viewing videos or photos on the LCD screen You can find recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1 Press the MODE button to select the Play mode. The thumbnail index view appears. The thumbnail of the latest created or played file is highlighted. 2. Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view s[...]

8 Importing and viewing videos/photos from the camcorder to your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC with a USB cable. A new file saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes” , and the uploading procedure starts. 2. The new files are saved to your PC and registered to “Conte[...]

8 9 WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items is missing from your box, call Samsung’s Customer Care Center. Model name Color Built-in memory Memory card slot LCD screen Lens SMX-F50BN Black - Yes Color 52x (Optical), 65x (Intelli), 2200x (Digital) SMX-F50RN Red SMX-F50[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 LOCATION OF CONTROLS Front & Left 1 Lens 2 MENU button 3 Control (Up/Down/Left/Right/OK) button, Zoom (T/W) button 4 Recording start/stop button 5 LCD screen 6 Memory card/Jack cover ⓐ USB jack ( ) ⓑ Memory card slot ⓒ AV jack (AV) ⓓ CHG (charging) indicator ⓔ DC IN jack (DC IN) 7 Built-in[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 Right Top & Bottom 1 Zoom lever (T/W) 2 PHOTO button 3 Strap 4 Strap hook 5 Lens cover open ( )/close ( ) switch 6 Internal microphone 7 Battery release switch ( BATT. ) 8 Tripod receptacle Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording. Rear 1 Mode indicator : Record mode[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 0:00:00 [475Min] STBY JAN/01/201 1 12:00 AM Time Lapse Recording 9999 +0.3 1Sec / 24Hr F1.8 1. 6M The on-screen indicators are based on an 16GB SDHC memory card capacity. The settings for functions marked with * are not retained when the camcorder is turned off and on again. For enhanced performance, th[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 3 Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 Quick View 2 Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection / Manual Focus) 3 Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return 4 EV (Exposure Value)* 5 iSCENE Video and Photo record mode : Shortcut menu (Manual) 1 Manual Control Bar/ Value 2 EV Menu name 3 Shortcut menu (OK [...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 4 15 1 4 15 Video Play mode The On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in Video play ( ) mode only. Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode.  page 24 • • Video Play mode : Thumbnail View 1 Video Play mode 2 Copy Selected (SMX-F53/F54 only) 3 S t o r a g e m e d i a ( M e m o r y c a r d o r b u i l t [...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 4 15 1 4 15 Video Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 1 Forward playback search  page 42 (Skip/Search/Slow motion/Frame-by-frame) 2 Volume Down 3 Play (  ) / Pause ( ❙ ❙ ) 4 Reverse playback search  page 42 (Skip/Search/Slow motion/Frame-by-frame) 5 Volume Up Video Play mode : Single (Volume) 1 Volume B[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 6 1 7 1 6 1 7 Photo play mode This On Screen Display (OSD) below appears in Photo Play ( ) mode only Press the MODE button to select the Play ( ) mode.  page 24 • • Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View 1 Photo Play mode 2 Protection 3 S t o r a g e m e d i a ( M e m o r y c a r d o r b u i l t - i n m e m o r y - [...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 6 1 7 1 6 1 7 ATTACHING THE STRAP Adjust the length of Strap so that the camcorder is stable when you press the Recording start/stop button with your thumb. Please note: If the hand strap is adjusted too tightly and you use excessive force to insert your hand, the hand strap hook of the camcorder may be damaged. ADJU[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 8 1 9 1 8 1 9 USING THE BATTERY We recommend you purchase one or more additional batteries to allow continuous use of your camcorder. Be sure to charge the battery before you start using your camcorder. The battery may be charged a little at the time of purchase. Battery insertion/ejection To insert the battery 1. In[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 1 8 1 9 1 8 1 9 CHARGING THE BATTERY Charge the battery before using the camcorder. Use only the provided battery and AC adaptor. • • 1. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder.  page 23 2. Insert the battery into the camcorder.  page 18 3. Open the connector cover of the unit. 4. Charge the batt[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 20 21 20 21 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATE You can check the charging state and remaining battery capacity. To check the charging state The color of the CHG lamp indicates the power or charging state. Charging (CHG) lamp The color of the charging indicator shows the charging state. Charging state Charge Charging Fully Char[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 20 21 20 21 Available charging and running time for the battery Battery Type IA-BP105R (SMX-F50/F500/F530) IA-BP210R (SMX-F53/54) Charging time Using the AC power adaptor approx. 110 min. approx. 240 min. Using the USB cable approx. 190 min. approx. 350 min. Video Resolution SD Continuous recording time approx. 120 min[...]

Getting to know the camcorder 22 23 22 23 About the battery Battery Properties A lithium-ion battery is small-sized and has a high capacity. Low ambient temperature (below 10ºC (50ºF)) may shorten its usage time and affect its function. Before recording in low temperatures, put the battery into your pocket to warm it, then install it in the camco[...]

Basic operation of the camcorder 22 23 22 23 TURNING YOUR CAMCORDER ON/OFF 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. Set the lens cover open/close switch to open ( ). 2. To turn off the camcorder, press the Power ( ) button. The camcorder operates the self-diagnosis function when powered on. If a warning messag[...]

Basic operation of the camcorder 24 25 24 25 SETTING THE OPERATION MODES You can switch the operating mode in the following order each time you press the MODE button. Record mode ( / )  Play mode ( ) Each time the operation mode changes, the respective mode indicator light turns on. Mode Icon Functions Record mode / To record videos or photos. P[...]

Basic operation of the camcorder 24 25 24 25 USING THE BACK LIGHT BUTTON When a subject is lit from behind, this function compensates for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. Press the Back Light ( ) button to display the ( ) icon on the screen. To cancel, press the Back Light ( ) button again. Back lighting influences recording when the s[...]

Basic operation of the camcorder 26 27 26 27 SHORTCUT MENU (OK guide) The Shortcut menu (OK guide) displays the most frequently accessed functions for a the selected mode. An example: Setting EV (Exposure Value) in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu (OK guide). 1. Press the OK butto n in STBY mode. The Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed. 2.[...]

Basic operation of the camcorder 26 27 26 27 SHORTCUT FUNCTION USING THE CONTROL BUTTONS Button Record ( / ) mode Play ( ) mode Menu selection Video Play ( ) mode Photo Play ( ) mode OK SCENE - Access the shortcut menu - Confirm selection - Exit the shortcut menu SCENE - Shortcut menu (OK guide) is displayed - Playback / Pause SCENE Single image pl[...]

Basic operation of the camcorder 28 2 9 28 2 9 SETTING THE TIME ZONE AND DATE/TIME FOR THE FIRST TIME Set the date and time of your local area when you turn on this camcorder for the first time. 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. The Time Zone (“Home”) screen appears centered on London, Lisbon (Green[...]

Basic operation of the camcorder 28 2 9 28 2 9 SELECTING THE LANGUAGES You can select the language that appears on the LCD screen. The language setting is retained when the camcorder is powered off. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Settings.” 2. Press the Control (Up/Down) button to select “Language,” and then p[...]

About the storage media 30 31 30 31 SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-F53/F54 only) You can record on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you need to select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. You can use SD and SDHC cards on your camcorder. (Some cards are not compatible depending on the memory card manufacturer an[...]

About the storage media 30 31 30 31 INSERTING AND EJECTING A MEMORY CARD (Not supplied) To avoid data loss, turn off the camcorder by pressing the Power ( ) button for one second before inserting or ejecting the memory card. Be careful not to push the memory card too hard. The memory card may suddenly pop out. • • Your camcorder supports only S[...]

About the storage media Protection tab Terminals <SD> <SDHC> Terminals Protection tab Usable memory card (1GB~32GB) 32 3 3 32 3 3 SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD (Not supplied) Compatible memory cards You can use SD (Secure Digital) and SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) cards with this camcorder. We recommend you use an SDHC (Secure [...]

About the storage media 32 3 3 32 3 3 Handling a memory card We recommend that you power off before inserting or removing the memory card to avoid data loss. We cannot guarantee that you can use memory cards formatted by other devices. When you format a card, be sure to format the memory card using this camcorder. You must format newly-purchased me[...]

About the storage media 34 3 5 34 3 5 RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY Recordable time available for video Media Built-in memory* Memory Card Capacity 8GB 16GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 3 2GB TV Super Fine ( ) 720x480(60i) 190min. 380min. 23min 47min 95min 190min 380min 760min TV Fine ( ) 720x480(60i) 240min. 480min. 30min 60min 120min 240min 480min 960min [...]

34 3 5 34 3 5 This camcorder features two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the camcorder, the other is on the LCD screen. Select the one that works best for you. Basic recording Basic procedures to record a video or photo image are described below and on the following pages. RECORDING VIDEOS Open the LCD screen and press the[...]

Basic recording 36 3 7 36 3 7 You can take photos and store them on the storage media. Set the desired resolution before recording.  page 48 RECORDING PHOTOS Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button on the camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media.  page 30 (SMX-F53/F54 only) (If you want to record on a memory card, insert a memo[...]

Basic recording 36 3 7 36 3 7 Using the Quick View function, you can view the most recently recorded video or photo image right after you have recorded it. QUICK VIEW FUNCTION IN THE RECORD MODE 1. Press the OK button in STBY mode right after you’ve recorded. Shortcut menu (OK guide) appears on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Control (Right) button [...]

Basic recording 38 3 9 38 3 9 User-friendly SMART AUTO optimizes your camcorder to the recording conditions automatically, providing beginners with the best performance. RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (SMART AUTO) Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press th e SMART AUTO ( SMART AUTO ) button . The SMART AUTO[...]

Basic recording 38 3 9 38 3 9 W : Wide-angle T : Telephoto Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 52x optical power zoom, 65x Intelli-zoom and 2200x digital zoom. ZOOMING To zoom in Slide the Zoom lever towards T (telephoto). (Or press the Control (Up) button on the LCD panel.) To zoom [...]

Basic playback 40 PB You can view recorded videos and photos in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. In the thumbnail index view, you can directly select and display a desired image without using fast forwarding and rewinding. This camcorder provides one combined video and photo record mode. You can easily record videos or photos in [...]

PB 41 PLAYING VIDEOS You can preview recorded videos in a thumbnail index view, find your desired video quickly, and playback directly. Basic playback This function works only in Video Play ( ) mode. You can find a desired video image quickly using the thumbnail index view. • • 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on th[...]

42 43 42 43 Various playback operations Playback (pause) (  / ) Press the OK button during playback. - To resume normal playback, press the OK button again. Search playback ( / ) During playback, press and hold the Control (Right) button for forward search, or to the left for reverse search. Pressing the Control (Left/Right) button to repeatedly[...]

42 43 42 43 You can view recorded photos by using various playback functions. Basic playback VIEWING PHOTOS This function works only in Photo Play ( ) mode. You can find and view desired photos quickly using the thumbnail index view. • • 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.  page 23 Set the appropri[...]

44 4 5 44 4 5 CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS Using the MENU button 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. 2. Press the MODE button to select the Record ( / ) mode. 3. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. 4. Press the Control (Left/Right) button to select "Aperture." To return to the normal s[...]

44 4 5 44 4 5 MENU ITEMS Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operating mode. For operation details, see the page listed in the Page column. Recording menu items Items Record ( / ) mode Default value Page iSCENE ● Auto 46 Video Resolution ● TV Fine 47 Photo Resolution ● 1696x960 (16:9) 48 16:9 Wide ● On 48 White Balance ● Au[...]

46 47 46 47 iSCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject and brightness for optimum recording. Using iScene, you can also specify one of various modes depending on the subject, recording environment, or purpose of filming. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Pr[...]

46 47 46 47 VIDEO RESOLUTION You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Video Resolution.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. 3. Press [...]

48 4 9 48 4 9 PHOTO RESOLUTION You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “ Photo Resolution. ” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. 3. [...]

48 4 9 48 4 9 WHITE BALANCE Using the White Balance function, you can select a setting that matches the light illuminating the subject you are shooting (Daylight, Fluorescent, etc.) or let the camcorder make all adjustments automatically. Based on your selection, the camcorder automatically adjusts the color of the subject so the colors in your rec[...]

50 51 50 51 To set the white balance manually 1. Select “Custom WB.” The indicator ( ) and the message “Set White Balance.” are displayed. 2. Frame a white object such as a piece of paper so that it fills the screen. Use an object that is not transparent. If the object that fills the screen is not focused, correct the focus using “Manual [...]

50 51 50 51 APERTURE The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically depending on the subject and recording conditions. You can also manually adjust the aperture to your preference. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Aperture”. 2. Select the desire[...]

52 53 52 53 SHUTTER SPEED The camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed depending on the scene's brightness. You can also manually adjust the shutter speed to your preference. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Shutter Speed.” 2. Select th[...]

52 53 52 53 Recommended shutter speed when recording: Shutter Speed Use For 1/60 Stationary or slow moving subjects. The black bands that usually appear when shooting a TV screen become narrower. 1/100 Indoor sports such as basketball. The flickering that occurs when shooting under a florescent light or mercury-vapour lamp is reduced. 1/2 50, 1/5[...]

54 5 5 54 5 5 EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure to your preference. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “EV.” 2. Press the OK button. 3. Press the Control (Left/Righ[...]

54 5 5 54 5 5 C.Nite You can adjust the shutter speed when recording a slow moving object, or record a brighter image in dark places without compromising colors. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “C.Nite.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the[...]

56 57 56 57 FOCUS The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto focus). When the camcorder is turned on, auto-focus will always be set. You can also manually focus a subject. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Focus.” 2. Select the [...]

56 57 56 57 Focusing manually during recording: This camcorder automatically focuses subjects from close-up to infinity. However, the correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode. 1. Press the Control (Up/Down) button to select “Manual Focus.” The manual focus adjustment indica[...]

58 5 9 58 5 9 ANTI-SHAKE (HDIS) Use the Anti-Shake (HDIS) function to compensate for unstable images caused by shaking movements when holding the camcorder. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Anti-Shake (HDIS).” 2. Select the desired submenu item wi[...]

58 5 9 58 5 9 DIGITAL EFFECT Using the digital effect function gives your recording a creative look. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “ Digital Effect. ” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK bu[...]

60 6 1 60 6 1 FADER You can give your video recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Fader.” 2. Select the desired [...]

60 6 1 60 6 1 WIND CUT Using the Wind Cut function, you can reduce wind noise when recording sound from the built-in microphone. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Wind Cut.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and [...]

62 6 3 62 6 3 ZOOM TYPE The camcorder offers three types of zoom: optical, intelligent, and digital zoom when recording videos. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Zoom Type.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and [...]

62 6 3 62 6 3 TIME LAPSE REC Using the time lapse feature, your camcorder can be programmed to automatically record a number of frames over a period of time, with a certain time interval between each frame. For instance, a camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in time lapse mode could be set up to shoot frames of a flower opening or a bird building [...]

64 PB Example of Time Lapse Recording The Time Lapse Recording function records image frames at a predefined interval over the total recording time to produce a time-lapse video. For example, the Time Lapse Recording is useful for filming in the following situations: - Blooming flowers - A bird building a nest - Clouds rolling by in the sky Time La[...]

PB 65 GUIDELINE This camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines to help you to set a balanced image composition on the screen. Select the Record ( / ) mode by pressing the MODE button.  page 24 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Guideline.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and the[...]

66 6 7 66 6 7 MENU ITEMS Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode. See pages 40~43 for playback information and button operation. See pages 66~77 for details on menu items during playback. Playback menu items Items Video Play ( ) Photo Play ( ) Default value Page Multi View Option (Thumbnail index view only) ● ● Normal [...]

66 6 7 66 6 7 MULTI VIEW OPTION The Multi View Option lets you sort thumbnails of recorded videos or photos by different display options. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 • • 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Multi View Option."[...]

68 6 9 68 6 9 PLAY OPTION You can set a specific playback style according to your preference. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Video thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 • • 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Play Option.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down[...]

68 6 9 68 6 9 DELETE You can erase your recordings one by one, or all at once. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 • • 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Delete.” 2. Select an option by pressing the Control (Up/Down) button, and then [...]

70 71 70 71 PROTECT You can protect important saved videos or photos from accidental deletion. Protected images will not be deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 • • 1. Press the MENU button  Control [...]

70 71 70 71 STORY-BOARD PRINT This function captures 16 still images randomly from a selected video, and then saves them to the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your video, helping you to understand the overall topic. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Video thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 • • 1.[...]

72 73 72 73 USING VIEW The i-view function lets you preview a 16 image storyboard of a video. The preview gives you a digest of the video you recorded so you can see what’s in it without having to watch the entire video. Playback options Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Video thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 ?[...]

72 73 72 73 Playback options COPY (SMX-F53/F54 only) Movies and photos stored in the built-in memory can be copied to the external flash memory card. Copying to the memory card does not delete originals in the built-in memory. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Video or Photo thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 • ?[...]

7 4 75 7 4 75 Playback options EDIT (Divide) You can divide a video clip as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need or create sections to combine. Each time you apply Divide, the video is divided into two parts. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Video thumbnail index view screen.  page 40[...]

7 4 75 7 4 75 EDIT (Combine) You can combine two different video clips. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Video thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 • • 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “ Edit”  Control (Up/Down/OK) button  “Combine.” 2. Use the Control (Up/Down/Left/ Righ[...]

76 77 76 77 SLIDE SHOW You can play back all the photos stored in the storage media automatically. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Photo thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 • • 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Slide Show”  “Start.” 2. Press the OK button. The ( ) indicato[...]

76 77 76 77 SLIDE SHOW OPTION You can enjoy a slide show with various effects. Press the MODE button to select the Play( ) mode. Select the Photo thumbnail index view screen.  page 40 • • 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Slide Show Option.” 2. Select an option by pressing the Control (Up/Down/Left/Right) butt[...]

78 79 78 79 MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language, and display settings of the camcorder. Setting menu items Items Record ( / ) mode Play mode (Thumbnail index screen) Play mode (Full image display mode) Default values Page Video Photo Video Photo Storage Type * ● ● ● ✕ ✕ Int. Memory 79 Storage Info ● ●●●● - 79 Fo[...]

78 79 78 79 System setting STORAGE TYPE (SMX-F53/F54 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. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Settings”  Control (Up/Down/ OK) button  “Storage Type.”[...]

80 81 80 81 FORMAT Use Format if you want to delete all files completely or to correct problems on the storage media. After formatting, the speed of the storage media becomes more stable. However, ensure that formatting can delete all files on the storage media including protected files and all settings can be restored. 1. Press the MENU button [...]

80 81 80 81 FILE NO. File numbers are assigned to recorded files in the order they were recorded. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Settings”  Control (Up/Down/OK) button  “File No.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. 3. Press the MENU button [...]

82 8 3 82 8 3 System setting TIME ZONE You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while travelling. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Settings”  Control (Up/Down/OK) button  “Time Zone.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK[...]

82 8 3 82 8 3 DATE/TIME SET By setting the date and time, you can display the date and time of a recording during playback. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Settings”  Control (Up/Down/OK) button  “Date/Time Set.” 2. Select the date and time information, and change the setting values by using the Control ([...]

84 8 5 84 8 5 TIME TYPE You can set the display type format for the time. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “ Settings”  Control (Up/Down/ OK) button  “Time Type.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down) button, and then press the OK button. 3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu. Th[...]

84 8 5 84 8 5 System setting LCD BRIGHTNESS You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen to compensate for ambient lighting conditions. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Settings”  Control (Up/Down/OK) button  “ LCD Brightness.” 2. Press the Control (Left/Right.OK) button to adjust the LCD brightness fro[...]

86 8 7 86 8 7 LCD ENHANCER You can enhance the contrast on the LCD screen for a clearer and brighter image. This effect also works outdoors in bright daylight. You can also adjust the screen brightness in two-level increments, which provides a brighter screen than using just a one-level increment. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) b[...]

86 8 7 86 8 7 System setting MENU DESIGN You can select the desired menu design. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Settings”  Control (Up/Down/ok) button  “Menu Design.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up /Down) button, and then press the OK button. “Misty White”  “Premium Blac[...]

88 8 9 88 8 9 System setting Submenu Items items contents on-screen display Off To turn the shutter sound off. - On To turn the shutter sound on. It will sound when you press the PHOTO button. - BEEP SOUND When Beep Sound is on, the camcorder sounds a beep when you press a button. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “Sett[...]

88 8 9 88 8 9 AUTO POWER OFF You can set your camcorder to turn off automatically if it is idle for 5 minutes without an operation. This function will prevent unnecessary power consumption. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “ Settings”  Control (Up/Down/ OK) button  “Auto Power Off.” 2. Select the desired su[...]

90 9 1 90 9 1 TV DISPLAY You can enable or disable the On Screen Display (OSD) that the camcorder can display on a TV screen when you connect your camcorder to a TV. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “ Settings”  Control (Up/Down/ OK) button  “TV Display.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control [...]

90 9 1 90 9 1 System setting DEMO Demo mode automatically shows you the major functions that are included with your camcorder so that you can use them more easily. 1. Press the MENU button  Control (Left/Right) button  “ Settings”  Control (Up/Down/ OK) button  “Demo.” 2. Select the desired submenu item with the Control (Up/Down[...]

92 9 3 92 9 3 VIDEO AUDIO L R VIDEO AUDIO Red Y ello w Whit e Whit e Y ello w Stereo Type Mono Type Connecting to a TV You can view the recorded videos and photos on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV (16:9/4:3) To playback your recordings, the television must be NTSC-compatible. We recommend that you use the AC [...]

92 9 3 92 9 3 VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN 1. Turn on your TV and set the TV’s input selector (source) to the input the camcorder is connected to.  page 92 Make sure the TV jacks are connected with the right cables. Make sure you’ve set the input source correctly to view the playback from the camcorder. 2. Select the playback mode on your camcorde[...]

94 9 5 94 9 5 DUBBING TO VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDERS You can dub images recordered on your camcorder to other recording devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. This is a convenient way of distributing the dubbed media. Connect the camcorder as illustrated below and use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder. Refer to the instruction manuals s[...]

94 9 5 94 9 5 CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a Windows computer using a USB cable and how to use the editing software built in to your camcorder. Check the type of computer you have before connecting the camcorder!! The camcorder and its built in software are compatible with Windows computers only.[...]

9 6 97 9 6 97 WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can perform the functions below by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer using a USB cable: Main Functions Intelli-studio’s main functions: - Playing back recorded videos or photos.  page 99 - Editing recorded videos or photos.  page 99 - Uploading the recorded videos an[...]

9 6 97 9 6 97 USING THE Intelli-studio PROGRAM Intelli-studio is a built-in program that allows you to play back and edit files. You can upload files to web sites, such as YouTube or Flickr. For details, select “ Help ”  “ Help ” on the Intelli-studio screen. Step 1. Connecting the USB cable 1 Set “ USB Connect: Mass Storage ” and ?[...]

98 9 9 98 9 9 Using with a windows computer Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window When the Intelli-studio starts up, video and photo thumbnails are displayed in the main window. 1 $ # @ 9 8 0 % 2 3 4 5 6 7 ! If you install Intelli-studio on your PC, the program will launch more quickly. To install the program, select “ Tool ”  “ Ins[...]

98 9 9 98 9 9 Using with a windows computer Step 3. Playing back videos or photos You can play back the recordings conveniently using the Intelli- studio application. 1 With Intelli-studio, click the desired folder to display your recordings. Video or photo thumbnails appear on the screen, depending on the folder you selected. 2 Choose the video or[...]

1 0 0 1 01 1 0 0 1 01 Step 5. Sharing the videos/photos online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with one click. 1 Choose the videos or photos you want to share. 2 Click “ Share ” on the Intelli-studio browser. The selected file appears in the sharing window. 3 Click the web site you would [...]

1 0 0 1 01 1 0 0 1 01 USING A S A REM OVABLE S TORAGE DEVICE You can transfer recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Viewing and transferring the contents of storage media 1. Set “ PC Software to Off ”  page 89 2. Check the storage media. (If you have video or photos recorded on a memory card, inser[...]

1 02 103 1 02 103 Structure of folders and files on the storage media The folder and fi le structure for built-in memory or memory card is as follows. Don’t arbitrarily change or remove the folder or fi le name. It may not be playable. • • File format Video files Videos are compressed in H.264 format. The file extension is “.MP4.” Refer[...]

1 02 103 1 02 103 TROUBLESHOOTING ✪ Before contacting a Samsung authorised service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Power source Message Icon Informs that... Action Low Battery - The battery is almost discharged. Replace with a charged batte[...]

1 04 105 1 04 105 Message Icon Informs that... Action Not formatted. Format the Card? (Format the Internal Memory?) - The format of the file is not supported by this camcorder. The file format is not supported. Check supported file listing. Format the memory card using menu item. • • Low speed card. Please record a lower resolution. - The me[...]

1 04 105 1 04 105 Symptoms and solutions If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service center. Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The camcorder does not turn on. The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcorder. The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge th[...]

1 0 6 1 07 1 0 6 1 07 Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution Unknown indicator appears on the screen. A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.  pages 103~105 • An after image remains on the LCD screen. This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the power off. • The image on the LCD scr[...]

1 0 6 1 07 1 0 6 1 07 Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the Recording start/stop button does not start recording. There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media. Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock. The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high. Turn off your c[...]

1 08 109 1 08 109 Troubleshooting Symptom Explanation/Solution When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, the screen turns red or black for an instant. Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight. • During recording, the date/ time does not display. Set “Date/Time Display” to on.  page 84 • The beep sound is not [...]

1 08 109 1 08 109 Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Focus does not adjust automatically. Set “Focus” to “Auto.”  page 56 The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the focus manually.  page 57 The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus. You are recording i[...]

1 10 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 Troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution When accessing videos, a computer does not recognize your camcorder. Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it correctly. • Cannot play a video file properly on a PC. A video codec is needed to play [...]

1 10 1 1 1 1 10 1 1 1 General operations Symptom Explanation/Solution The date and time are incorrect. Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? The backup built-in rechargeable battery may be discharged.  page 28 • Pressing a button will not turn on or operate the computer. Remove the battery or unplug the AC power adaptor[...]

1 1 2 1 13 1 1 2 1 13 MAINTENANCE The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. Cautions when storing For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder. - Remove the battery and AC power adaptor. - Remove the memory card. Cleaning the camcorder Before cleaning, turn o[...]

1 1 2 1 13 1 1 2 1 13 Maintenance & additional information USING YOUR CAMCORDER ABROAD Each country or region has its own electric and color systems. Before using your camcorder abroad, check the following items. Power sources The AC adaptor provided lets you power, recharge, and use your camcorder in any country/region that has AC power in the[...]

1 1 4 1 15 1 1 4 1 15 Maintenance & additional information GLOSSARY AF (Auto Focus) A sy st em t ha t au to ma ti ca ll y fo cu se s th e ca mc or de r le ns o n th e su bj ec t. Y ou r ca mc or de r us es t he c on tr as t to f oc us a ut om at ic al ly . Aperture Th e ap er tu re c on tr ol s th e am ou nt o f li gh t th at r ea ch es t he c [...]

1 1 4 1 15 1 1 4 1 15 Model name SMX-F50BN/SMX-F50RN/SMX-F50SN/SMX-F50UN SMX-F53BN/SMX-F53RN/SMX-F53SN/SMX-F53UN SMX-F54BN/SMX-F54RN/SMX-F54SN/SMX-F54UN SMX-F500BN/SMX-F500RN/SMX-F500SN/SMX-F500UN SMX-F530BN/SMX-F530RN/SMX-F530SN/SMX-F530UN System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264/AVC Format Audio compression format AAC (Advanced A[...]

W arranty SAMSUNG LIMITED WARRANTY SAMSUNG Electronics America Inc. (SEA), warrants that this product is free from defective material and workmanship. SEA further warrants that if product fails to operate properly within the specified warranty period and the failure is due to improper workmanship or defective material, SEA will repair or replace t[...]

RoHS compliant Our product complies with “The Restriction Of the use of certain Hazardous Substances in electrical and electronic equipment”, and we do not use the 6 hazardous materials- Cadmium(Cd), Lead (Pb), Mercury (Hg), Hexavalent Chromium (Cr +6), Poly Brominated Biphenyls (PBBs), Poly Brominated Diphenyl Ethers(PBDEs)- in our products. Q[...]