Page 1 SMX- C10RN/SMX- C10LN/SMX- C10GN SMX- C13RN/SMX- C13LN/SMX-C13GN SMX-C14RN/SMX-C14LN/SMX-C14GN SMX-C100RN/SMX-C100LN/SMX-C100GN Memory Camcorder user manual imagine the possibilities Thank you for purchasing this Samsung product. To receive more complete service, please register your product at www.samsung.com/register...
Page 2 ﬂash memory. High-resolution image through Mobile DNIe The Samsung memory camcorder has 3DNR (3-dimensional noise reduction), high-sensitivity color expression (intelligent color expression), High performance Anti-Shake (Hyper DIS), and automatic face detection (Face Detection) features.
Page 3 Various Recording Features The memory camcorder supports Anti-Shake (HDIS), Digital Effect and a wide range of other functions that you can select according to the scene you are recording. pages 56~70 Capturing Photo Image (8GB (SMX-C13 only), 16GB (SMX-C14 only)) Captures a moving subject instantly and saves the scene as a photo image.
Page 4 safety warnings What the icons and signs in this user manual mean : Death or risk of serious personal injury. 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 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 important safety instructions CAUTION This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage consisting a risk of electric shock is present within this unit. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). This symbol indicates that there are important operating and NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSID maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this unit.
Page 7 15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or 20. OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING:CAMCORDER, splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded to vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. provide some protection against voltage surges and 16.
Page 8 important safety instructions 22. POWER LINES: a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. An outside antenna system should not be located b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or objects have in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other fallen into the CAMCORDER.
Page 9 ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE OR FEDERAL Stock No. 004-000-00345-4. LAWS. For details see lamprecycle.org, eiae.org, or call FCC Warning 1-800-Samsung (7267864) The user is cautioned that changes or modiﬁcations not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s CALIFORNIA USA ONLY authority to operate the equipment.
Page 10 important information on use IMPORTANT NOTE Handle the liquid crystal display (LCD) with care: • The LCD is a very delicate display device: Do not press its surface with excessive force, hit it or prick it with a sharp object. If you push the LCD surface, display uneveness may occur.
Page 11 Be careful of unusual ambient temperature: • - 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 a malfunction.
Page 12 The SMX-C14RN, SMX-C14LN and SMX-C14GN have a 16GB built in ﬂash memory respectively, but also use memory cards. The SMX-C10RN, SMX-C10LN, SMX-C10GN, SMX-C100RN, SMX-C100LN and SMX-C100GN does not have built-in ﬂash memory and uses memory cards exclusively. Although some features of SMX-C10RN, SMX-C10LN, SMX-C10GN, SMX-C13RN, SMX-C13LN, SMX-C13GN, SMX-C14RN, SMX-C14LN, SMX-C14GN, SMX-C100RN, SMX-C100LN and SMX-C100GN are different, they operate in the same way.
Page 13 precautions during use The safety precautions illustrated below are to prevent personal injury or material damage. Heed all instructions carefully. WARNING Prohibited action. Do not touch product. Unplug from power supply. Death or risk of serious personal injury. CAUTION Do not disassemble product. This precaution must be kept.
Page 14 AC adaptor or battery from the power-cord to avoid a risk of a immediately and request service from a Samsung the camcorder immediately to avoid ﬁre malfunction or electric shock. service center. There is a risk of ﬁre or personal injury.
Page 15 CAUTION Do not press the surface of the LCD with Do not drop or expose the camcorder, force, or hit it with a sharp object. battery pack, AC adaptor or other Do not use the camcorder on a tripod (not If you push the LCD surface, display accessories to severe vibrations or impact.
Page 16 ﬁre, explosion, electric shock or Place the camcorder on a stable surface audio that are being recorded. personal injuries due to abnormal operation. and a place with ventilation openings. Keep important data separately. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. xvi_English...
Page 17 contents QUICK START GUIDE You can record videos in H.264 format! What's included with your camcorder GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Front & left view CAMCORDER Rear & bottom view Using the hand strap PREPARATION Adjusting the LCD screen Basic camcorder positioning Connecting a power source Basic operation of your camcorder LCD screen indicators...
Page 18 contents Changing the playback mode (SMX-C13/C14 only) PLAYBACK Playing movie images Viewing photo images (SMX-C13/C14 only) RECORDING OPTIONS 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 Anti-Shake (HDIS)
Page 19 Changing the menu settings in "Settings" SETTINGS OPTIONS 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 Color LCD Enhancer Auto LCD Off Menu Design Transparency Beep Sound...
Page 20 contents CONNECTING TO OTHER 107 Connecting to a TV 108 Viewing on a TV screen DEVICES 109 Recording (dubbing ) images on a VCR or DVD/HDD recorder 110 Maintenance MAINTENANCE & ADDITIONAL 111 Additional information INFORMATION 113 Using your camcorder abroad TROUBLESHOOTING 114 Troubleshooting SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 21 quick start guide 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, which enables you to conveniently email and share videos with your friends and family.
Page 22 quick start guide Step 2: Record with your camcorder Zoom lever LCD screen PHOTO ( ) button (SMX-C13/C14 only) CHG indicator Recording start/stop button RECORDING VIDEOS WITH H.264 RECORDING PHOTOS (SMX-C13/C14 FORMAT ONLY) Your camcorder uses advanced H.264 compression 1. Open the LCD screen. technology to realise the clearest video quality.
Page 23 Step 3: Play back videos or photos VIEWING THE LCD SCREEN OF YOUR CAMCORDER You can ﬁ nd your desired recordings quickly by using the thumbnail index view. 1. Press the Mode ( ) button to select the Play mode. •...
Page 24 quick start guide IMPORTING AND VIEWING VIDEOS/PHOTOS FROM THE CAMCORDER TO YOUR PC Folders directory on your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by connecting the camcorder to your PC via the USB cable. • A new ﬁ le saving screen appears with the Intelli-studio main window. Click “Yes”, the uploading procedure will start.
Page 25 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...
Page 26 getting to know your camcorder FRONT & LEFT VIEW (SMX-C13/C14 only) 9 10 11 12 Internal microphone USB jack ( Lens Display ( ) button Recording start/stop button Mode ( ) button Control button ( / / / / OK), Zoom(W/T) button EASY Q button MENU button Hand strap hook...
Page 27 REAR & BOTTOM VIEW Usable Memory Cards Charging indicator (CHG) Memory card slot (32GB Max) Recording start/stop button Battery pack slot AV cable jack (AV) Jack/ Battery pack/ Memory card cover DC IN jack (DC IN) Tripod receptacle Battery pack release switch MMCplus SDHC English_13...
Page 28 preparation 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 29 BASIC CAMCORDER POSITIONING Use both hands while taking a video or picture 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 both hands. 2.
Page 30 1. Slide and open the battery slot cover as shown in the ﬁ gure. Insert 2. Insert the battery pack into the battery slot until it locks. Make sure that the SAMSUNG logo is facing left while • the battery pack is placed as shown in the ﬁ gure.
Page 31 Charging the battery Connecting the AC power adaptor You can charge the battery using the AC power adaptor or USB cable. 1. Insert the battery in the camcorder. page 16 2. Press the Power ( ) button to turn off the camcorder. 3.
Page 32 preparation Charging indicator Tips for battery identiﬁ cation The color of the LED indicates the charging status. If the battery has been fully charged, the charge indicator is • green. While the battery is being charged, the charge indicator lights •...
Page 33 Battery Level Display The Battery Level Display shows the amount of battery power remaining in the battery pack. 0:00:00 [245Min] Battery STBY Level State Message Indicator Fully charged 20%~40% used 40%~60% used 60%~80% used 80%~99% used Exhausted (ﬂ ickers): The device will soon turn off. Change the Battery Pack as soon as possible.
Page 34 Playback time approx. 180min. - 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 35 About the battery pack The beneﬁts of the battery pack: the Battery pack is small but has a large power capacity. It should be recharged • at temperatures between 50°F ~ 86°F (10°C ~ 30°C). However, when it is exposed to cold temperatures (below 32°F (0°C)), its usage time is reduced and it may cease to function.
Page 36 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 37 Using a household power source Make the same connections as you do when charging the battery pack. 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 38 preparation BASIC OPERATION OF YOUR CAMCORDER This section explains the basic techniques of recording movie or photo images and also basic settings on your camcorder. Set the appropriate operation mode according to your preference using Power ( ) button and Mode ( ) button. Turning the camcorder on or off You can turn the power on or off by pressing the Power ( ) button.
Page 39 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Movie Record mode (SMX-C10/C100 only) Time Lapse REC * Operating mode (STBY (Standby) / (Recording)) 0:00:00 [245Min] STBY Time counter 1Sec / (movie recording time: remaining recordable time) Storage media (memory card) +0.3 ...
Page 40 preparation LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Movie and Photo record mode (SMX-C13/C14 only) 0:00:00 [245Min] STBY Time Lapse REC * 1Sec / 6080 Operating mode (STBY (Standby) / (Recording)) Time counter (movie recording time: remaining recordable time) +0.3 Photo image counter Time Lapse Recording (total number of recordable photo images)
Page 41 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Movie and Photo record mode: 0:00:00 [245Min] STBY Shortcut menu (OK Guide) Quick View Focus* (Auto Focus/Face Detection/Manual Focus) Shortcut menu (OK Guide) / Return EV (Exposure value)* iSCENE Movie and Photo record mode: Shortcut menu (Manual) Manual Control Bar/ Value 0:00:00 [245Min] STBY...
Page 42 preparation Movie Play mode : Thumbnail View Movie Play mode Recorded time Copy Selected (SMX-C13/C14 only) Video 100-0006 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory 0:00:55 1/10 (SMX-C13/C14 only)) Battery info (Remaining battery level) Now/ Total ﬁ le number Error File Scroll bar Share mark Delete Selected...
Page 43 LCD SCREEN INDICATORS Movie Play mode : Shortcut menu (OK Guide) 0:00:00/0:00:55 Move to next ﬁ le / FF (fast forward) page 32 Volume Down Play ( ) / Pause ( Move to previous ﬁ le / REW (rewind) page 32 Volume Up Multi View 100-0001...
Page 44 preparation Photo Play mode : Thumbnail View (SMX-C13/C14 only) Photo Play mode Protection Photo 100-0006 Storage media (Memory card or built-in memory (SMX-C13/C14 only)) 1/10 Battery info (Remaining battery level) Now/ Total ﬁ le number Error File Scroll bar Delete Selected Button Guide Video Play...
Page 45 TURNING THE SCREEN INDICATORS ON/OFF ( Switching the information display mode You can switch the on-screen information display mode: • Press the Display ( ) button while the camcorder is on. The full and minimum display modes will alternate. • Full display mode: All relevant information will appear.
Page 46 preparation Using the Control button Play mode Menu Button Record ( ) mode selection Movie Play ( ) mode Photo Play ( ) mode - Shortcut menu - Access the shortcut menu (OK guide) is Single image Conﬁrms - Conﬁrm selection displayed playback selection...
Page 47 SHORTCUT MENU (OK GUIDE) The Shortcut menu (OK guide) represents the most frequently accessed functions according to the selected mode. For example: Setting iSCENE in the Record mode using the Shortcut menu (OK guide). 1. Press the OK button in STBY mode. •...
Page 48 preparation Shortcut function using the Control buttons Play mode Button Record ( ) mode Video Play ( ) mode Photo Play ( ) mode - Shortcut menu - Access the shortcut menu (OK guide) is Single image - Conﬁrm selection displayed playback - Exit the shortcut menu...
Page 49 INITIAL SETTING : TIME ZONE, DATE AND TIME & OSD LANGUAGE • Initial setting is available in all operating modes. To read the menus or messages in your desired language, set the OSD language. • To store the date and time during recording, set the time zone and date/time. •...
Page 50 preparation Charging the built-in rechargeable battery • The built-in battery is always recharged while your camcorder is connected to the AC power or while the battery pack is attached. 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.
Page 51 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. STBY 0:00:00 [245Min] The menu screen appears. •...
Page 52 about the storage media SELECTING THE STORAGE MEDIA (SMX-C13/C14 ONLY) You can record on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before • starting recording or playback. You can use SDHC and MMCplus cards on your camcorder. •...
Page 53 Never format the built-in memory or memory card using a PC. • • If you insert a memory card when the camcorder is on, the pop-up message will prompt you automatically to select the storage type. (SMX-C13/C14 only) If there is no memory card inserted, only the built-in memory will be available. (SMX-C13/C14 only) •...
Page 54 about the storage media SELECTING A SUITABLE MEMORY CARD A memory card is a compact portable storage media. • You can use a SDHC memory card or MMC plus. (Memory cards must be purchased separately.) - You can also use an SD memory card, but recommended that you use a SDHC memory card or MMC plus with your camcorder.
Page 55 MMCplus (Multi Media Card plus) • With MMCplus, cards have no protection tab so please use the protect function in the menu. Common cautions for memory card Damaged data may not be recovered. It is recommended you make a back-up of important data on the hard disk •...
Page 56 For optimal performance of the camcorder, ensure that you purchase a fast speed memory card. Actual formatted capacity may be less as the internal ﬁrmware uses a portion of the memory. Samsung is not responsible for data loss due to misuse. •...
Page 57 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 movie and photo images, please note the approximate maximum limits. • Recordable time for movie images Media Built-in memory Memory Card...
Page 58 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 movie recordings: • - "TV Super Fine", "TV Fine", "TV Normal", "Web Fine", "Web Normal."...
Page 59 recording Basic procedures to record a movie or photo image are described below and on the following pages. RECORDING MOVIE IMAGES The camcorder provides two Recording start/stop buttons. One is on the rear side of the • camcorder and the other one is on the LCD panel. Select the one that works best for you. 1.
Page 60 recording • Before recording an important movie, make sure to test the recording function to check if there is any problem with the audio and video recording. • Do not operate the Power button or remove the memory card while accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage media or the data on the storage media.
Page 61 TAKING PHOTO IMAGES (SMX-C13/C14 ONLY) • You can take photo images with the PHOTO ( ) button. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. page 38 (If you want to record on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2.
Page 62 recording ZOOMING IN AND OUT Use the zoom function for close-up or wide-angle recording. This camcorder allows you to record using 10x optical power zoom and 1200x digital zoom. You can zoom with the zoom lever or the Control (W/T) button on the LCD panel. •...
Page 63 playback • You can view recorded movie and photo images in thumbnail index view and play them in various ways. • This camcorder provides one combined movie and photo record mode. You can easily record movies or photos in the same mode without having to change it.
Page 64 playback PLAYING MOVIE IMAGES This function works only in Movie Play mode. • You can ﬁ nd a desired movie image quickly using the thumbnail index view. • 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media.
Page 65 If there is no ﬁ le stored to view, the message "Empty" appears. • When the LCD screen is closed during playback, the built-in speaker automatically turns off. • Movie ﬁ les may not playback on the camcorder in the following cases: •...
Page 66 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 67 VIEWING PHOTO IMAGES (SMX-C13/C14 ONLY) This function works only in Photo Play mode. • You can ﬁ nd and view desired photo images quickly using the thumbnail index view. • 1. Open the LCD screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.
Page 68 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 ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.
Page 69 Follow the instructions below to use each of the menu items listed after this page. For example: Setting the iSCENE in Record mode. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. 2.
Page 70 recording options MENU ITEMS Accessing items in the menu depends on the operation mode. • For operation details, see the corresponding page. pages 57~70 • Recording menu items : Possible Items Record ( ) mode Default value Page iSCENE Auto Video Resolution TV Fine Photo Resolution *...
Page 71 USING THE RECORDING MENU ITEMS You can the menu items for movie or photo images 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. on-screen item contents...
Page 72 recording options • You can check the selected iSCENE on the on-screen information display. STBY 0:00:00 [245Min] However, nothing will appear in "Auto" mode. The iSCENE also can be set in the shortcut menu. page 33 • Auto Exposure 0:00:00 [245Min] STBY Sports Recording people or objects...
Page 73 Photo Resolution You can select the resolution of the photo image to be recorded. For detailed information image capacity. page 43 on-screen item contents display 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.
Page 74 recording options EV (Exposure Value) STBY 0:00:00 [245Min] The camcorder usually adjusts the exposure automatically. You can also manually adjust the exposure depending on the recording conditions. Adjust Setting the exposure manually: When manually setting the exposure, the default setting appears as the value is Exit automatically adjusted according to the environmental light conditions.
Page 75 Back Light When the subject is lit from behind, this function will compensate for lighting so that the subject is not too dark. on-screen item contents display "Off" Disables the function. None - 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 76 recording options Focus • The camcorder usually focuses on a subject automatically (auto-focus). You can also manually focus on a subject depending on the recording conditions. • on-screen item contents display In most situations, it is better to use the automatic focus feature, as it enables you "Auto"...
Page 77 Focusing manually during recording: This camcorder automatically focuses a subject from close-up to inﬁ nity. However, the STBY 0:00:00 [245Min] correct focus may not be obtained depending on the recording conditions. In this case, use the manual focus mode. 1. Press the Control button ( ) to select "Manual."...
Page 78 recording options Anti-Shake (HDIS) When you use zoom to record a magniﬁed subject image, it will correct fuzziness in the recorded image. on-screen item contents display "Off" Disables the function. None Compensates for unstable images caused by camcorder-shake, particularly at high "On"...
Page 79 Digital Effect The digital effect enables you to give a creative look to your recording. • Select the appropriate digital effect for the type of picture that you wish to record and the effect you wish to create. • There are 10 different digital effect options. •...
Page 80 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. on-screen item contents display "Off" Disables the function. None "In"...
Page 81 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 82 recording options Time Lapse REC • Time Lapse REC records still images at speciﬁ c intervals you can set, and plays them as one movie ﬁ le. • This function is useful for observing the movement of clouds, the changes in daylight or blooming ﬂ owers, etc. On-screen Settings Contents...
Page 83 Example of Time Lapse REC Time Lapse REC records image frames at a Total time for recording predeﬁ ned interval produce a time-lapse video. Recording interval Time Lapse REC is useful for ﬁ lming in the following Timeline situations: • Blooming ﬂ owers •...
Page 84 recording options 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. • on-screen item contents display "Off" Disables the function. None "Cross"...
Page 85 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. : Possible Playback menu items : Not possible Items Movie Play (...
Page 86 playback options PLAY OPTION You can set a speciﬁ c playback style according to your preference. Video Play Option Play All Play One Repeat All Exit on-screen item Contents display "Play All" Plays back from the selected movie to the last movie. "Play One"...
Page 87 DELETE You can erase your recordings one by one, or all at once. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder. • Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-C13/C14 only) (If images were recorded on a memory card, insert the memory card.) Press the Mode ( ) button to select the Play mode.
Page 88 playback options PROTECT • You can protect saved important movie (or photo) images from accidental deletion. Protected images will not be deleted unless you release the protection or format the memory. • Open the LCD Screen and press the Power ( ) button to turn on the camcorder.
Page 89 STORY-BOARD PRINT This function captures 16 still images arbitrarily from the selected movie and saves them into the storage media. It presents a quick overview of your movie, helping you to understand the overall topic. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder.
Page 90 playback options COPY (SMX-C13/C14 ONLY) Images are copied to the destination storage while original images are left in the source storage. • It copies from the currently used memory to another. For example, if the built-in memory was used, it copies to a •...
Page 91 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 92 playback options DIVIDE • This function works only in Play mode. page 49 • You can divide a movie image as many times as you want in order to delete a section you no longer need. The movie images will be divided in groups of two. 1.
Page 93 - 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 94 "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 95 SHARE MARK You can set the Share mark on the video image. Then you can directly upload the marked ﬁ le to the YouTube site. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder. Video Set the appropriate storage media.
Page 96 playback options SLIDE SHOW (SMX-C13/C14 ONLY) You can playback all the photo images stored in the storage media automatically. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder. Photo • Set the appropriate storage media. 1/10 (If images were recorded on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2.
Page 97 FILE INFO You can see the image information for all images. 1. Open the LCD Screen and press the Power button to turn on the camcorder. Set the appropriate storage media. (SMX-C13/C14 only) • (If images were recorded on a memory card, insert the memory card.) 2.
Page 98 settings options 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 button to turn on the camcorder.
Page 99 MENU ITEMS You can setup the date/time, OSD language and display settings of the camcorder. • : Possible Settings menu items ( : Not possible Play mode (Thumbnail index screen) Default Record ( ) mode Items Page values Video ( Photo Storage Memory...
Page 100 settings options USING THE SETTINGS MENU ITEMS Storage (SMX-C13/C14 only) You can record movie (or photo) images on the built-in memory or a memory card, so you should select the desired storage media before starting recording or playback. on-screen settings contents display Select the built-in memory for storage medium.
Page 101 Format The format function completely deletes all ﬁles and options on the storage media, including protected ﬁles. 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 102 settings options Time Zone You can easily set the clock to the local time when using your camcorder while travelling. on-screen settings contents display 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 None hometown date/time setting.
Page 103 Cities used to set the time zone Cities Time zone Cities Time zone London, Lisbon +00:00 Adelaide +09:30 Rome, Paris, Berlin, Stockholm, Madrid, +01:00 Guam, Sydney, Brisbane +10:00 Frankfurt Athens, Helsinki, Cairo, Ankara +02:00 Solomon Islands +11:00 Moskva, Riyadh +03:00 Wellington, Fiji +12:00 Teheran...
Page 104 settings options Date/Time Set Set the current date and time so they can be recorded correctly. page 35 Date Type You can select the desired date type. Settings Contents On-screen display 2009/01/01 Displays the date in the order of year, month (two-digit) and day. 2009/01/01 JAN/01/2009 Displays the date in the order of month, day and year.
Page 105 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. page 35 Settings Contents On-screen display Current date and time information is not displayed. None Date Displays the current date.
Page 106 settings options LCD Enhancer Contrast is enhanced for a clear and bright image. This effect is also implemented outdoors in bright daylight. on-screen settings contents display "Off" Disables the function None "On" LCD Enhancer is executed. • LCD Enhancer function does not affect the quality of the image being recorded. •...
Page 107 Beep Sound You can set the beep sound to on/off. If there is a beep sound when operating the menu settings, the setting is turned on. on-screen settings contents display "Off" Disables the function None "On" When on, a beep will sound every time a button is pressed. None The Beep sound function is canceled in the following cases: - During recording, playing...
Page 108 settings options PC Software If you set PC Software to on, you can simply use the PC software by connecting the USB cable between the camcorder and your PC. You can download the stored video and photo images stored on the camcorder to your PC’ s hard disk.
Page 109 Version Version The version information may be changed without notice for improvement. Samsung Electronics Co., LTD. S/W 1.00, Apr 25 2009, 12:50:44 Exit Language You can select a desired language to display the menu and messages. page 37 Demo Demonstration automatically shows you the major features that are included with your camcorder so that you may use them more easily.
Page 110 using with a Windows computer CHECKING YOUR COMPUTER TYPE This chapter explains how to connect the camcorder to a computer using the USB cable. Check your computer type before using!!! To view your recordings on a computer, you need to check your computer type ﬁrst. Then, take the steps below according to your computer type.
Page 111 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: - Playing back recorded videos or photos.
Page 112 According to your computer type, the Intelli-studio program may not run automatically. In this case, open the desired CD-ROM drive that has the Intelli-studio program in My Computer and run iStudio.exe. When a USB cable is connected, if you have EmoDio (Samsung's MP3 player software) installed on your computer, •...
Page 113 Step 2. About the Intelli-studio main window • When the Intelli-studio starts up, thumbnails of videos and photos are displayed in the main window. ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ ❼ 1. Menu items 2. Selects the Desktop or Favorite on the PC. 3.
Page 114 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 program. page 98 2. Click the desired folder to display your recordings. •...
Page 115 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 one click. 1. To do this, select “Share” in the main Video window. 2. Click “Add” and and move the video or photo (drag and drop) to the sharing window for upload.
Page 116 using with a Windows computer Direct uploading your videos onto YouTube One-Touch Share ( ) button lets you directly upload and share your videos onto YouTube. Just press the Share ( button while your camcorder is connected to a Windows computer using the supplied USB cable. Step 1 Share Mark 0:00:55...
Page 117 Other functions with the Intelli-Studio Importing and viewing the video/photo images from your PC 1. Launch the Intelli-studio program by double- Folders directory on your clicking the program icon on the desktop screen or connect the camcorder to your PC. Imported 2.
Page 118 using with a Windows computer 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 119 (SMX-C13/C14 only) 3. Connect the camcorder to the PC with the USB cable. page 98 • The “Removable Disk” or “Samsung” window appears on the PC’s screen after a moment. • The removable disk appears when connecting a USB.
Page 120 using with a Windows computer Structure of folders and ﬁ les 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. •...
Page 121 connecting to other devices You can view the recorded movie 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 NTSC compatible. page 113 •...
Page 122 connecting to other devices 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 123 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 ﬁ...
Page 124 maintenance & additional information MAINTENANCE Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with care. The suggestions below will help you fulﬁl any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years. For safekeeping of the camcorder, be sure to turn it off.
Page 125 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 126 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 be used in this camcorder. •...
Page 127 NTSC-system-based TV or an external device having the appropriate Audio/Video jacks. Otherwise, you may need to use a separate video format transcoder (NTSC-PAL format converter). The format transcoder is not provided by SAMSUNG. NTSC-compatible countries/regions Bahamas, Canada, Central America, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Philippines, Taiwan, United States of America, etc.
Page 128 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 • Change to a charged one or use the AC power Low Battery The battery pack is almost discharged.
Page 129 Message Icon Informs that... Action The memory card has some problem and • Format the memory card or replace it with a Card Error cannot be recognized. new one. The write protection tab on an SDHC Card Locked • Release the write protection tab. card has been set to lock.
Page 130 Note before sending your camcorder for repair. • If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised service center. Depending on the problem, the camcorder's built-in memory (SMX-C13/SMX-C14 only) may need to be initialized •...
Page 131 If you encounter any problems using your camcorder, check the following before asking for service repair. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service center. Symptoms and solutions Power Symptom Explanation/Solution The battery pack may not be installed on your camcorder.
Page 132 troubleshooting Displays Symptom Explanation/Solution The Recorded Image is more narrow or fat than You should check the resolution before you record. page 58 • original image. • The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo images, change Unknown image appears on the LCD screen.
Page 133 Copy all important recorded ﬁles to your PC before formatting. • card. 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 134 troubleshooting Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution • 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 • Pressing the Recording start/ unlock. stop button does not start The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.
Page 135 Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during recording, Do not leave the camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight. • the screen turns red or black for an instant. During recording, the date/time "Date/Time"...
Page 136 troubleshooting Adjusting the image during recording Symptom Explanation/Solution Set "Focus" to "Auto." page 62 • The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. • Focus does not adjust Adjust the focus manually. page 62 automatically. The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus. •...
Page 137 Playback on your camcorder Symptom Explanation/Solution Pressing the playback Press the Mode button to set Movie Play mode. • (Play/Pause) button Image ﬁles recorded on another camcorder may not play on your camcorder. • did not start playing. Check out the memory card compatibility. page 40 •...
Page 138 troubleshooting Connecting to a computer Symptom Explanation/Solution When using the movies, Disconnect the USB cable from the computer and camcorder, restart the • a computer does not computer, then reconnect it correctly. recognize your camcorder. A video codec is needed to play the ﬁle recorded on your camcorder. Install or run •...
Page 139 Connecting/Dubbing with other devices (TV, DVD recorder, etc.) Symptom Explanation/Solution You cannot dub correctly The Audio/Video cable is not connected properly. Make sure that the Audio/Video • using the Audio/Video cable is connected to the proper jack, i.e. to the input jack of the device used for cable.
Page 140 troubleshooting Menu Symptom Explanation/Solution • You cannot select grayed items in the current recording/playback mode. • Most of the menu items cannot be selected when you set the EASY Q function. If there is no storage media inserted, it cannot be selected and will be dimmed •...
Page 141 Model Name: SMX-C10RN/SMX-C10LN/SMX-C10GN/SMX-C13RN/SMX-C13LN/SMX-C13GN/ SMX-C14RN/SMX-C14LN/SMX-C14GN/SMX-C100RN/SMX-C100LN/SMX-C100GN System Video signal NTSC Picture compression format H.264/AVC Format Audio compression format AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) TV Super Fine (about 5.0Mbps), TV Fine (about 4.0Mbps), TV Normal (about 3.0Mbps), Recording resolution Web Fine (about 4.0Mbps), Web Normal (about 3.0Mbps)
Page 142 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 the product at it’s option.
Page 143 If you have any questions or comments relating to Samsung products, please contact the SAMSUNG customer care center Samsung Electronics America, inc. 1-800-SAMSUNG (726-7864) www.samsung.com/us 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-...

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