Page 1: User Manual
Memory Camcorder user manual imagine Thank you for purchasing a Samsung product. To receive a more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register the possibilities SMX- C10RP/SMX- C10LP/ SMX- C10GP/SMX- C10FP/ SMX- C13RP/SMX- C13LP/ SMX-C13GP/SMX-C14RP/ SMX-C14LP/SMX-C14GP...
Page 2 ﬂash memory. High-resolution image through Mobile DNIe The Samsung memory camcorder includes features such as 3DNR (3-dimensional noise reduction), high-sensitivity colour expression (intelligent colour expression), High performance Anti-Shake (Hyper DIS), and automatic face detection (Face Detection).
Page 3 Direct upload of your videos to the Web! The built-in editing software Intelli-studio installs directly from this camcorder to your PC, when you simply connect your camcorder to a PC via USB cable. Intelli-studio also allows direct uploading of your contents to YouTube or Flickr.
Page 4: Safety Warnings
WARNING Potential risk of personal injury or material damage. CAUTION To reduce the risk of ﬁre, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder, follow these basic safety precautions: CAUTION Hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.
Page 5: Important Information On Use
Also, Samsung cannot be held responsible for your recorded video and audio. Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this camcorder or memory card, etc. Samsung shall not be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents, and cannot compensate for any damages.
Page 6 - Using the camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 104°F (40°C) or lower than 32°F (0°C) may result in abnormal recording/playback. - Do not leave the camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Page 7 Do not use the camcorder near corrosive gas: - If the camcorder is used in a place where there is dense exhaust gas generated by gasoline or diesel engines, or corrosive gas such as hydrogen sulphide, the external or internal terminals could corrode, disabling normal operation, or the battery connection terminals could corrode, so that power will not turn on.
Page 8 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. ® Windows is registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries.
Page 9: Precautions During Use
This precaution must be kept. Do not allow water or metal and inﬂammable matter to No sand or dust! Fine sand or enter the camcorder or AC dust entering the camcorder power adaptor. Doing so may or AC power adaptor could pose a ﬁre hazard.
Page 10 If the camcorder makes an abnormal sound, or smells or smokes, unplug the power-cord immediately and request service from a Samsung service centre. There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury. Do not dispose of battery pack in a ﬁre as it may explode.
Page 11 Doing so may corrode the external or internal terminals, disabling normal operation. Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not supplied) in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
Page 12 Noise could enter video or audio that are being recorded. Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. xii_English Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down.
Page 13: Table Of Contents
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMCORDER PREPARATION ABOUT THE STORAGE MEDIA RECORDING You can record videos in H.264 format! What's included with your camcorder Front & left view Rear & bottom view Using the hand strap Adjusting the LCD screen Basic camcorder positioning...
Page 14 contents PLAYBACK RECORDING OPTIONS PLAYBACK OPTIONS 04_English Changing the playback mode (SMX-C13/C14 only) Playing videos Viewing photos (SMX-C13/C14 only) Changing the menu settings Menu items Using the recording menu items iSCENE Video resolution Photo resolution 16:9 Wide EV (Exposure Value) Back light Focus Face detection...
Page 15 SETTINGS OPTIONS USING WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER Changing the menu settings in "settings" Menu items Using the settings menu items Storage (SMX-C13/C14 only) Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Date/Time Display LCD Brightness LCD Colour LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off...
Page 16 (UNITED KINGDOM ONLY ) 06_English 107 Connecting to a TV 108 Viewing on a TV screen 109 Recording (dubbing ) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 110 Maintenance 111 Additional information 113 Using your camcorder abroad 114 Troubleshooting 127 Specifications...
Page 17: Quick Start Guide
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 1. Insert a memory card.
Page 18 0:00:00 [245Min] • Your camcorder is compatible with H.264 recording format which achieves efﬁ cient coding of high quality video with less capacity. • You can record videos with SD (standard deﬁ nition). The default setting is “TV Fine (720x576/50i)”.
Page 19: Viewing On A Tv
Simple and fun! Enjoy the various features of Intelli-studio on your Windows computer. Using the Intelli-studio programme, 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.
Page 20: 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. The Intelli-studio runs automatically once the camcorder is connected to a Windows computer (when you specify “PC Software: On”). Step 5: Delete videos or photos If the storage media is full, you cannot record new videos or photos.
Page 21: Getting To Know Your Camcorder
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.
Page 22 FRONT & LEFT VIEW Internal microphone Lens Recording start/stop button Control button ( / / / / OK), Zoom(W/T) button MENU button LCD screen Power ( ) button Built-in speaker Be careful not to cover the internal microphone and lens during recording.
Page 23: Rear & Bottom View
REAR & BOTTOM VIEW Charging indicator (CHG) Recording start/stop button AV cable jack (AV) DC IN jack (DC IN) Battery pack release switch Memory card slot Battery pack slot Jack/ Battery pack/ Memory card cover Tripod receptacle Usable Memory Cards (32GB Max) MMCplus SDHC...
Page 24: Adjusting The Lcd Screen
This section provides information that you should know before using this camcorder such as how to use the provided accessories, how to charge the battery, and how to setup the operation mode and initialise setup. USING THE HAND STRAP Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camcorder from damage by being dropped.
Page 25: Basic Camcorder Positioning
BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or photo to prevent the camcorder from shaking. Try to avoid any slight movement while shooting. Adjusting the shooting angle Aim the camcorder as shown in the illustration. 1. Hold the camcorder with your both hands.
Page 26: Connecting A Power Source
The battery pack may be charged a little at the time of purchase. • Battery pack insertion/ejection It is recommended you purchase one or more additional battery packs to allow continuous use of your camcorder. Inserting the battery pack 1. Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the diagram.
Page 27: Charging The Battery
Even with the power is switched on, battery pack will still charge with the AC power adaptor or USB cable. • But you need more charging time when the power is on. It is recommended you to keep the camcorder turned off while charging.
Page 28: Charging Indicator
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") 18_English <Charging indicator>...
Page 29 Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible. (ﬂ ickers): The device will be forced to turn off after Before using the camcorder, charge the battery. • Above ﬁ gures are based on a fully charged battery pack at a normal temperature.
Page 30 Mode Playback time - The time is only for reference. Figures shown above are measured under Samsung's test environment, and may differ according to user and condition. - We recommend using the AC power adaptor when using the Time Lapse REC Function.
Page 31 • • To save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for 5 minutes. To disable this option, change the setting of "Auto Power Off" to "Off"...
Page 32 Maintaining the battery pack We recommend only using the original battery pack that is available from your Samsung retailer. When the battery • reaches the end of its life, please contact your local dealer. The batteries have to be dealt with as chemical waste.
Page 33: Using A Household Power Source
The battery pack will not lose its charge in this case. Using the camcorder with the AC power adaptor It is recommended that you use the AC power adaptor to power the camcorder from a household AC outlet when you perform settings on it, play back, or use it indoors.
Page 34: Basic Operation Of Your Camcorder
• When you use your camcorder for the ﬁ rst time or reset it, the time zone screen appears for the startup display. Select your geographical location and set the date and time. If you do not set the date and time, the time zone screen appears every time you turn on the camcorder.
Page 35: Lcd Screen Indicators
The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card capacity. • Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder restarts. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice.
Page 36 • The on-screen indicators are based on an 8GB SDHC memory card capacity. • Functions marked with * will not be kept when the camcorder restarts. • For enhanced performance, the display indications and the order are subject to change without prior notice.
Page 37 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.
Page 38 preparation Video 100-0006 0:00:55 Move Play 0:00:00/0:00:55 01/JAN/2009 00:00 28_English Video Play mode : Thumbnail View Video Play mode Recorded time Copy Selected (SMX-C13/C14 only) Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory 1/10 (SMX-C13/C14 only)) Battery info (Remaining battery level) Now/ Total ﬁ...
Page 39 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS 0:00:00/0:00:55 Multi View 0:00:00/0:00:55 01/JAN/2009 00:00 Video Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) Move to next ﬁ le / FF (fast forward) Volume Down Play ( Move to previous ﬁ le / REW (rewind) Volume Up 100-0001 Video Play mode : Single (Volume) Date/Time...
Page 40 preparation Photo 100-0006 Video Play 1/10 Multi View 30_English Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View (SMX-C13/C14 only) Photo Play mode Protection Storage media (Memory card or built-in 1/10 memory (SMX-C13/C14 only)) Battery info (Remaining battery level) Now/ Total ﬁ le number Error File Scroll bar Delete Selected...
Page 41: Turning The Screen Indicators On/Off
• 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 ( •...
Page 42 preparation Using the Control button Button Record ( ) mode - Access the shortcut menu - Conﬁrm selection - Exit the shortcut menu Zoom (wide) Zoom (tele) DOWN LEFT RIGHT The photo function is available only with SMX-C13/C14 models. 32_English Play mode Video Play ( ) mode...
Page 43: Shortcut Menu (Ok Guide
SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) The shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. For example: Setting the iSCENE in Record mode using the Shortcut menu (OK guide). 1. Press the OK button in STBY mode. •...
Page 44 preparation Shortcut function using the Control buttons Button Record ( - Access the shortcut menu - Conﬁrm selection - Exit the shortcut menu iSCENE Focus DOWN LEFT Quick View RIGHT The photo function is available only with SMX-C13/C14 models. 34_English ) mode Video Play ( - Shortcut menu...
Page 45: Initial Setting : Time Zone, Date And Time & Osd Language
1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( When you turn on your camcorder for the ﬁ rst time, the Time Zone screen • appears based on London, Lisbon. (Greenwich Mean Time) You can also set the Time Zone ("Home") in the "Settings"...
Page 46 If the camcorder is not in use for about 2 months without connecting to the AC power or attaching the battery pack, the built-in battery fully discharges. If this occurs, charge the built-in battery by connecting to the supplied AC adaptor for 24 hours.
Page 47 INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE Selecting the OSD language You can select the desired language to display the menu screen and the messages. 1. Press the MENU button. The menu screen appears. • Press the Control button ( The menus in "Settings"...
Page 48: About The Storage Media
Using the built-in memory (SMX-C13/C14 only) • Because this camcorder has an embedded 8GB (SMX-C13 only), 16GB (SMX-C14 only) memory, it is not necessary to buy extra storage media. This makes recording/playback more convenient. Using a memory card (not supplied) This camcorder has a multi-card slot for access to SDHC (Secure Digital High Capacity) and MMCplus.
Page 49: Inserting / Ejecting The Memory Card
• 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 •...
Page 50: Selecting A Suitable Memory Card
- You can also use a SD memory card, but it is recommended that you use a SDHC memory card and MMC plus with your camcorder. (SD cards up to 2GB are supported with this camcorder. Normal operation is not guaranteed with SD cards bigger than 2GB.) In this camcorder, you can use memory cards (SDHC or MMCplus) of the •...
Page 51 Turning the power off or removing a memory card during operations such as formatting, deleting, recording, and • playback may cause data loss. After you modify the name of a ﬁle or folder stored in the memory card using your PC, your camcorder may not • recognise the modiﬁed ﬁle.
Page 52 You can even lose your video data during the recording. • In an attempt to preserve every bit of the recorded video, the camcorder forcibly stores the video on the memory card and displays a warning: "Low speed card. Please record a lower resolution."...
Page 53: Recordable Time And Capacity
RECORDABLE TIME AND CAPACITY The following shows the camcorder’s maximum 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...
Page 54 The previous ﬁgures are measured under Samsung’s standard recording test conditions and may differ • depending on the test or use condition. The camcorder provides ﬁve resolution options for video recordings: • - "TV Super Fine", "TV Fine", "TV Normal", "Web Fine", "Web Normal."...
Page 55: Recording Videos
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. ) button to turn on the camcorder.
Page 56: Recording With Ease For Beginners (Easy Q Mode
STBY mode. When the recording time is short, the data recovery might fail. RECORDING WITH EASE FOR BEGINNERS (EASY Q MODE) With the EASY Q function, most of the camcorder settings are automatically adjusted, • which frees you from detailed adjustments.
Page 57: Taking Photo Images (Smx-C13/C14 Only
Audio will not be recorded with the photo image on the storage media. • Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card when taking photos as it may damage the storage media or data. • Photo image ﬁ les recorded by your camcorder conform to the “DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)” universal standard established by the JEITA (Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association).
Page 58: Zooming In And Out
ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using optical 10x power zoom and 1200x digital zoom. You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the LCD panel.
Page 59 You can view recorded videos and photos in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. • 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) CHANGING THE PLAYBACK MODE (SMX-C13/C14 ONLY) •...
Page 60: Playing Videos
The selected videos are played according to the Play Option setting. To stop playback and return to the thumbnail index view, move the zoom lever. • 50_English ) button to turn on the camcorder. ) to select the desired videos, and then Video 0:00:55...
Page 61 - Video clip recorded by devices other than the camcorder - Videos of not supported ﬁ le format by the camcorder The built-in speaker automatically turns off when the Audio/Video cable is connected to the camcorder. (When • connected to external devices, volume adjustment should be done on the connected external device.) You can playback recorded videos on a TV or a PC.
Page 62: Various Playback Operations
playback Various Playback Operations Still 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 button ( ) for forward search, •...
Page 63: Viewing Photos (Smx-C13/C14 Only
- A photo with its ﬁ le name changed on a PC. - A photo recorded on other devices. - A photo with a ﬁ le format not supported on this camcorder (does not conform to DCF standards). Loading time may vary depending on the size and quality of the selected •...
Page 64: Recording Options
CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS You can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below, then change the various settings. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( 2.
Page 65 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.) ) button to turn on the camcorder. ) to select "iSCENE." ), and then press...
Page 66: Menu Items
recording options MENU ITEMS Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. • Recording menu items Items iSCENE Video Resolution Photo Resolution * 16:9 Wide Back Light Focus Anti-Shake (HDIS) Digital Effect Fader Wind Cut...
Page 67: Using The Recording Menu Items
You can the menu items for videos or photos recording. SCENE This camcorder automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture according to the subject brightness for optimum recording: You can also specify one of various modes depending on subject conditions, recording environment or purpose of ﬁlming.
Page 68: Video Resolution
Video Resolution You can select the resolution of a video to be recorded. This camcorder can record in "TV Super Fine", "TV Fine", "TV Normal", "Web Fine" and "Web Normal" modes. The "TV Fine" mode is set as the factory default.
Page 69: Photo Resolution
Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo image to be recorded. For detailed image capacity. item 1696x960 (16:9) Records in 1696x960 resolution. 848x480 (16:9) Records in 848x480 resolution. 1600x1200 (4:3) Records in 1600x1200 resolution. 800x600 (4:3) Records in 800x600 resolution. For photo development, the higher the resolution, the ﬁner the image quality.
Page 70: Ev (Exposure Value
EV (Exposure Value) The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. Setting the exposure manually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as the value is automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions.
Page 71: Back Light
Back Light When the subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. item "Off" Disables the function. - Backlight compensation is executed. "On" - Backlight compensation brightens the subject quickly. Back lighting inﬂuences recording when the subject is darker than the background: The subject is in front of a window.
Page 72: Focus
Focus • The camcorder usually focusses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). You can also manually focus on a subject depending on the recording conditions. • item In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you "Auto"...
Page 73 Focussing manually during recording: This camcorder automatically focusses a subject from close-up to inﬁ nity. 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 button ( The manual focus adjustment indicator appears.
Page 74: Anti-Shake (Hdis
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: Digital Effect
Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. • Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of photo that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. • There are 10 different digital effect options. •...
Page 76: Fader
recording options Fader You can give your recording a professional look by using special effects such as fade in at the beginning of a sequence or fade out at the end of a sequence. item "Off" Disables the function. "In" As soon as you start recording, the fader will be executed.
Page 77: Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom You can select the maximum zoom level in case you want to zoom to a level greater than 10x (the default setting) • during recording. Up to 10x zoom is performed optically, and after that, up to 1200X zoom is performed digitally. Note that the image quality decreases when you use the digital zoom.
Page 78: Time Lapse Rec
recording options Time Lapse REC • Time Lapse REC records still images at speciﬁ c intervals you can set, and plays them as one video clip. • This function is useful for observing the movement of clouds, the changes in daylight or blooming ﬂ owers, etc. Settings "Off"...
Page 79 25 captured images compose a video of 1 second length. Since the minimum length of a video to be saved by your camcorder is one second, the interval deﬁ nes how long the Time Lapse Recording should be set for. For example, if you set the interval to “30 Sec,”...
Page 80: Guideline
Guideline Guideline displays a certain pattern on the LCD screen so that you can easily set the image composition when • recording images. The camcorder provides 3 types of guidelines. • item "Off" Disables the function. "Cross" Records the subject placed in the centre as the most general recording composition.
Page 81: Playback Options
playback options MENU ITEMS Accessible items in the menu vary depending on the operation mode. • See pages 49-53 for playback information and button operation. • • See pages 71-83 for details on menu items during playback. Playback menu items Items Video Play ( Play Mode...
Page 82: Play Option
playback options PLAY OPTION You can set a speciﬁ c playback style according to your preference. item "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"...
Page 83: Delete
Be aware that all ﬁ les and data including protected ﬁ les will be erased. The photo function is available only with SMX-C13/C14 models. • ) button to turn on the camcorder. /OK) to ) to select "Delete." ) and then press the OK button.
Page 84: Protect
• The photo function is available only with SMX-C13/C14 models. 74_English ) button to turn on the camcorder. ) to select "Protect." ) and then press the OK button. contents ) is displayed on the selected videos (or photos).
Page 85: Story-Board Print
Storyboard images are displayed in 4:3 aspect ratio. Hence, it may not display the entire image on the monitor. On a computer, it will display the entire image. button to turn on the camcorder. /OK) to select "Story-Board ) to select the desired videos, and then...
Page 86: Copy (Smx-C13/C14 Only
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 ( button. 76_English button to turn on the camcorder. ) to select "Copy." ) and then press the OK contents...
Page 87 In general, use of functions both in thumbnail display and full image display employs the same method, while • their detailed options may be different. If a memory card is not inserted, you cannot perform the "Copy" function. • If free space available on the storage is insufﬁcient, copying may not be possible. •...
Page 88: Divide
The second image of the divided image will be displayed at the end of the thumbnail index. • 78_English page 49 button to turn on the camcorder. /OK) to select "Edit" /OK). /OK). page 80...
Page 89 - If the remaining section of the storage media space is less than 40MB. - Videos recorded or edited by other devices. - Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli-studio. You can not delete a protected image. You must ﬁ rst release the protect function to delete it.
Page 90: Combine
"TV Fine" resolution and quality.) - Videos recorded or edited by other devices. - Videos transferred to this camcorder by using Samsung Intelli-studio. • You cannot combine protected images. You must ﬁ rst release the protect function to paste it.
Page 91: Share Mark
5. Press the MENU button. A message appears asking for your conﬁ rmation. • 6. Select "Yes." By using the software Intelli-studio embedded in the camcorder, you can easily upload videos marked with Share marks. page 101 button to turn on the camcorder.
Page 92: Slide Show (Smx-C13/C14 Only
To end the slide show, press the OK button again. This function works only in Photo Play mode. Before selecting a menu item, set the mode to Photo Play ﬁ rst. 82_English button to turn on the camcorder. /OK) ) to select "Slide Show" Photo...
Page 93: File Info
- Size - Resolution Press the MENU button again after conﬁ rming. • This function is available only in the full image display mode. button to turn on the camcorder. ) to select "File Info." /OK) 0:00:00/0:00:55 File Info This File...
Page 94 CHANGING THE MENU SETTINGS IN "SETTINGS" You can change the menu settings to customise your camcorder. Access the desired menu screen by following the steps below and change the various settings. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power 2.
Page 95: Menu Items
MENU ITEMS • You can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the camcorder. Settings menu items ( Record ( Items Storage Storage Info Format File No. Time Zone Date/Time Set Date Type Time Type Date/Time Display LCD Brightness...
Page 96: Using The Settings Menu Items
settings options USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS 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 Select the built-in memory for storage medium. You can record or play back images on the "Memory"...
Page 97 You can format (initialise) recording data in the storage media. You have to format the pre-used storage media or newly purchased memory cards with this camcorder before using them. This enables stable speeds and operation when accessing the recording medium.
Page 98: Time Zone
The clock will be used according to your setting on the "Date/Time Set" menu. "Home" Select it when using this camcorder for the ﬁ rst time or when returning the clock to your hometown date/time setting. When you visit a different time zone, it allows you to use the local time without changing your "Visit"...
Page 99 Cities used to set the time zone Cities London, Lisbon Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, Frankfurt Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara Moskva, Riyadh Teheran Abu Dhabi, Muscat Kabul Tashkent, Karachi Calcutta, New Delhi Almaty, Kathmandu Dacca Yangon Bangkok Hong Kong, Beijing, Taipei, Singapore, Manila Seoul, Tokyo, Pyongyang Time zone...
Page 100 settings options Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly. Date Type You can select the desired date type. Settings 2009/01/01 Displays the date in the order of year, month (two-digit) and day. JAN/01/2009 Displays the date in the order of month, day and year.
Page 101: Lcd Colour
Date/Time Display You can set the date and time to display on the LCD screen. • Before you use the “Date/Time Display” function, you must set the date and time. Settings Current date and time information is not displayed. Date Displays the current date.
Page 102: Lcd Enhancer
"Off" Disables the function When the camcorder is idle for more than 2 minutes in Video or Photo STBY mode, or for more than 5 "On" minutes when recording a video, the power saving mode starts by dimming the LCD screen.
Page 103: Beep Sound
When on, the shutter will sound with each press of the PHOTO ( Auto Power Off To save battery power, you can set the "Auto Power Off" function which turns off the camcorder if there is no operation for a certain period of time.
Page 104: 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’...
Page 105 If any button is operated (Recording start/stop, PHOTO ( 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”.
Page 106: Checking Your Computer Type
Windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. Read this chapter carefully and be free from your burden of handling two devices at the same time.
Page 107: System Requirements
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A WINDOWS COMPUTER You can enjoy the following operations by connecting your camcorder to your Windows computer by using a USB cable. Main Functions • By using the built-in editing software, ‘Intelli-studio’ on your camcorder, you can enjoy the following operations.
Page 108: Using The Intelli-Studio Programme
USING THE INTELLI-STUDIO PROGRAMME Using the built-in Intelli-studio programme in your camcorder, you can transfer video/photo ﬁ les onto your PC and edit them on your computer. The Intelli-studio offers the most convenient way for you to manage video/photo ﬁ les by using the simple USB cable connection between the camcorder and your PC.
Page 109 2. Selects the Desktop or Favourite on the PC. 3. Slide show of the photo ﬁles from the PC. Playback of the video ﬁles from the PC. 4. Switches to Library of the PC and connected camcorder. 5. Switches to Edit mode. 6. Switches to Share mode.
Page 110: Using With A Windows Computer
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. Run the Intelli-studio programme. 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings. • Video (or photo) thumbnails appear on the screen, according to the selected source.
Page 111 Step 5. Sharing the video/photo images online Share your contents with the world by uploading photos and videos directly to a web site with on click. 1. To do this, select “Share” in the main Video window. 2. Click the “Add” and move the video or photo (drag and drop) to the sharing window for upload.
Page 112: Direct Uploading Your Videos Onto Youtube
) button lets you directly upload and share your videos on the YouTube. Just press the Share ( button while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer using the supplied USB cable. And then you can share them with your friends, family or the world.
Page 113 2. Click on the ( ) icon to export the ﬁles to your camcorder. 3. The following pop-up window appears. 4. Click on the “OK” to export ﬁles. The ﬁles are saved to your camcorder. While transferring ﬁles, do not disconnect the USB cable.
Page 114 Installing Intelli-studio application on a Windows computer • When the Intelli-studio application is installed on a Windows computer, it will run faster after connecting the camcorder to your computer. Moreover, the application can be updated automatically and run directly on the Windows computer.
Page 115: Using As A Removable Storage Device
USING AS A REMOVABLE STORAGE DEVICE You can transfer or copy recorded data to a Windows computer by connecting the USB cable to the camcorder. Step 1. Viewing the contents of storage media 1. Check the “PC Software: Off” setting.
Page 116: Image Format
If you modify it, this camcorder may not recognise modiﬁ ed ﬁ les. • 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.
Page 117: Connecting To Other Devices
You can view the recorded videos and photo images on a large screen by connecting the camcorder to a TV. CONNECTING TO A TV To playback your recordings, the television must be PAL-compatible. • We recommend that you use the AC power adaptor as power source for the camcorder.
Page 118 VIEWING ON A TV SCREEN 1. Turn on the TV and set the input selector to the Input connection the camcorder is connected to. • This is often referred to as "line." Refer to the TV instruction manual for how to switch the TV input.
Page 119 RECORDING (DUBBING) IMAGES ON A VCR OR DVD/HDD RECORDER You can record (dub) images played back on this camcorder onto other video devices, such as VCRs or DVD/HDD recorders. Use the Audio/Video cable (provided) to connect the camcorder to another video device as shown in the following diagram: 1.
Page 120 - Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning, gently rub the surface. - Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. The coating of exterior could peel off or the case could deteriorate.
Page 121: Additional Information
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 malfunction may cause the storage media to fail to operate properly. Samsung will not provide any •...
Page 122 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 genuine Samsung batteries are used in this camcorder.
Page 123: Using Your Camcorder Abroad
TV colour systems Your camcorder is a camcorder based on PAL system. If you want to view your recordings on a TV or to copy it to an external device, it must be an PAL-compatible TV or an external device having the appropriate Audio/Video jacks.
Page 124: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting a Samsung authorised service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Warning indicators and messages Power source Message Icon Low Battery The battery pack is almost discharged.
Page 125 Please format The memory card is not formatted. Not formatted. The format of the ﬁle is not supported by Format the Card? this camcorder. (Format the memory?) Low speed card. The memory card does not have Please record a lower enough performance to record.
Page 126 Depending on the problem, the current hard disk may need to be initialised or replaced and the data will be deleted. Be sure to back up the data on the hard disk or other storage media before sending your camcorder for repair.
Page 127: Symptoms And Solutions
If you encounter any problems using your camcorder, check the followings before asking for service repair. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom The camcorder does not turn on.
Page 128 Explanation/Solution You should check the size for recording before you record. The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo images, change the setting of "Demo" to "Off." A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.
Page 129 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 ﬁle may be corrupted.
Page 130 Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation). • Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place. • The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features used.
Page 131 The recording stops. You cannot record a photo image. (SMX-C13/C14 only) Explanation/Solution Do not leave the camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight. • "Date/Time" is set to off. Set the "Date/Time" to on. • Set the "Beep Sound" to "On."...
Page 132 troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Focus does not adjust automatically. The image appears too bright or ﬂickering, or changes in colour. 122_English Explanation/Solution Set "Focus" to "Auto." page 62 • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. •...
Page 133 (SMX-C13/C14 only) Playback on other devices (TV, etc.) Symptom Connect the audio line of the Audio/Video cable jack to your camcorder or to the con- • You cannot view the image nected device (TV, DVD recorder, etc). (Red colour- right, White colour- left) or hear the sound on the The Audio/Video cable jack is not connected properly.
Page 134 Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the computer, then reconnect it correctly. A video codec is needed to play the ﬁle recorded on your camcorder. Install or run the built-in edit software (Intelli-studio). Make sure you insert the connector in the correct direction, and connect the USB cable to the USB jack on your camcorder ﬁrmly.
Page 135 General operations Symptom The date and time are • Has the camcorder been left unused for a long period of time? incorrect. The backup built-in rechargeable battery may be discharged. Pressing a button will not •...
Page 136 Menu items are grayed out. • The following list shows examples of some functions you cannot activate when the camcorder is in a speciﬁc mode. If you want to set the desired function, change the mode ﬁrst. "LCD Brightness", "LCD Colour", "Transparency", "Demo"...
Page 137 Model Name: SMX-C10RP/SMX-C10LP/SMX-C10GP/SMX-C10FP/SMX-C13RP/SMX-C13LP/SMX-C13GP/ SMX-C14RP/SMX-C14LP/SMX-C14GP Video signal Photo compression format H.264/AVC Format Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) TV Super Fine (about 5.0Mbps), TV Fine (about 4.0Mbps), TV Normal (about 3.0Mbps), Recording resolution Web Fine (about 4.0Mbps), Web Normal (about 3.0Mbps)
Page 138 Power Sources (United Kingdom Only) The mains lead on the power adapter is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating must be used.
Page 139 SAMSUNG world wide If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care centre. Region Country CANADA North America MEXICO U.S.A ARGENTINE BRAZIL CHILE NICARAGUA HONDURAS COSTA RICA ECUADOR EL SALVADOR Latin America...
Page 140 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.

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38 Selecting the Storage Media (SMX-C13/C14 Only)

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49 Changing the Playback Mode (SMX-C13/C14 Only)

54 Changing the Menu Settings

71 Menu Items

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