Samsung SMX- C10RN User manual

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user manual

SMX-C10RN/SMX-C10LN/

SMX-C10GN/SMX-C13RN/

SMX-C13LN/SMX-C13GN/

SMX-C14RN/SMX-C14LN/

SMX-C14GN

contents

QUICK START GUIDE

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR

CAMCORDER

PREPARATION

ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA

RECORDING

07 You can record videos in H.264 format!

11 What's included with your camcorder

12 Front & left view

13 Rear & bottom view

14 Using the hand strap

14 Adjusting the LCD screen

15 Basic camcorder positioning

16 Connecting a power 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 movie images

46 Recording with ease for beginners (EASY Q Mode)

47 Taking photo images (SMX-C13/C14 only)

48 Zooming in and out

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49 Changing the playback mode (SMX-C13/C14 only)

50 Playing movie images

53 Viewing photo images (SMX-C13/C14 only)

54 Changing the menu settings

56 Menu items

57 Using the recording menu items

57 iSCENE

58 Video resolution

59 Photo resolution

59 16:9 Wide

60 EV (Exposure 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

RECORDING OPTIONS

PLAYBACK OPTIONS

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SETTINGS OPTIONS

USING WITH A WINDOWS

COMPUTER

84 Changing the menu settings in "Settings"

85 Menu items

86 Using the settings menu items

86 Storage (SMX-C13/C14 only)

86 Storage Info

87 Format

87 File No.

88 Time Zone

90 Date/Time Set

90 Date Type

90 Time Type

91 Date/Time Display

91 LCD Brightness

91 LCD Color

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 program

105 Transferring videos/photos from the camcorder to your

computer

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107 Connecting to a TV

108 Viewing on a TV screen

109

Recording (dubbing ) images on a VCR or DVD/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

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quick start guide

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This quick start guide introduces the basic operation and features of your

camcorder. See the reference pages for more information.

1. Insert a memory card. ¬page 39

• You can use commercially available SDHC

(SD High Capacity) or MMC plus cards with this camcorder.

• Set the appropriate 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

ﬁgure.

You can record videos in H.264 format!

You can record videos in H.264 format, which enables you to conveniently email and share videos with your

friends and family. You can also take photos with your camcorder (SMX-C13/C14 only).

Step1: Get ready

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[Battery pack release] Switch

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Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression

technology to realise the clearest video quality.

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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 the LCD screen.

2. Press the Power () button.

3. Press the PHOTO (



) button fully when you are

ready.

RECORDING VIDEOS WITH H.264

FORMAT

RECORDING PHOTOS (SMX-C13/C14

ONLY)

• Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 recording format, which achieves efﬁcient coding of high quality video

with less capacity.

• You can record videos in SD(standard deﬁ nition). The default setting is “TV Fine (720x480/60i)”.¬page 58

• You can not take photos while you are recording videos.

Recording start/stop button

LCD screen

Zoom lever

CHG indicator

PHOTO ( ) button

(SMX-C13/C14 only)

Step 2: Record with your camcorder

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VIEWING ON A TV

• You can enjoy detailed, brilliant quality videos on a connected TV. ¬page 108

VIEWING THE LCD SCREEN OF YOUR CAMCORDER

You can ﬁnd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view.

1. Press the Mode ( ) button to select the Play mode.

• The thumbnail index view appears. The thumbnail of the latest created or

played ﬁle is highlighted.

2. Set the Play Mode to “Video” or “Photo”. (SMX-C13/C14 only)

• Press the MENU button. Use the Control button to select “Play Mode” 

“Video” or “Photo”.

3. Use 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 with 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 Intelli-studio program built in your camcorder, you can import videos/photos into your

computer, edit or share the videos/photos with your friends. For details, see page 98.

(SMX-C13/C14 only)

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Play Mode

Video

Photo

Exit

Video

SHARING VIDEOS/PHOTOS ON YouTube/Flickr

Share your contents with the world, by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with a single click.

Click on the “Share” “Upload to Share Site” tab on the browser. ¬page 101

The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer (when you

specify “PC Software: On”). ¬page 94

If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos. Delete videos or photos data that have been

saved on a computer from the storage media. Then you can record new videos or photos on newly freed-up space.

Press the Mode ( ) button to switch the Play mode Press the MENU button Control button

(S/T/ W/X/OK) to select "Delete." ¬page 73

Step 5: Delete videos or photos

IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC

1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your

PC via the USB cable.

• A new ﬁle saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window.

Click “Yes”, the uploading procedure will start.

2. Click “Import folder” to import the videos or photos from the PC

to the Intelli-studio, you will see the ﬁles location on the Intelli-studio

browser.

3. You can double-click on the ﬁle you would like to start playing.

Imported Files

Folders directory on your PC

“Import folder” button

quick start guide

The photo function is available with models SMX-C13/C14 only.

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WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH YOUR CAMCORDER

Your new camcorder comes with the following accessories. If any of these items are missing from your box, call

Samsung’s Customer Care Center.

+The exact shape of each item may vary by model.

Battery pack

(IA-BH130LB)

AD43-00190A

AC power adaptor

(AA-MA9 type)

AD44-00151A

Audio/Video Cable

AD39-00168A

USB Cable

AD39-00169A

Hand strap

AD63-04220A

Quick start guide

AD68-03824A

User manual CD

AD46-00256A Carrying Case*

getting to know 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 unauthorized use of

accessories such as the AC adaptor or the batteries.

A memory card is not included. See page 40 for memory cards compatible with your camcorder.

Your camcorder includes a user manual CD and a quick start guide (printed).

* : This is an optional accessory. To buy one, contact your nearest Samsung dealer.

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