SMX-F30(0)/F33(2)/F34(0)BP
SMX-F30(0)/F33(2)/F34(0)LP
SMX-F30(0)/F33(2)/F34(0)RP
SMX-F30(0)/F33(2)/F34(0)SP
Memory Camcorder
user manual
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key features of your memory camcorder
High-resolution Colour Widescreen LCD (2.7” WIDE TFT LCD)
Samsung memory camcorder adopts 2.7-inch Widescreen LCD of 112k
pixels which allows bright and clear monitoring. In addition, reinforced LCD
Enhancer adjusting colour and brightness to the screen lighting conditions
allows better monitoring under the strong sunlight.
H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) Encoding
The latest video compression technology, H.264 uses a high compression rate to sharply
increase the recordable time with the same size storage.
Simple & Easy User Interface
Designed to provide optimized and easy use with ergonomic design including customizable button layout for recording/playback
functions and frequently used functions. And, improved Graphics User Interface offers new and fresh look as well as easy operation.
High-capacity embedded Flash Memory (8GB(SMX-F33(2)BP/LP/RP/SP only)/16GB(SMX-F34(0)BP/LP/RP/SP only))
The camcorder has built-in high capacity fl ash memory that allows you to record movie (or photo) images.
User-friendly Functions
User-friendly EASY Q optimizes your memory camcorder to the recording conditions
automatically, which provides beginners with the best performance.
Twice the memory options
The memory camcorder’s external memory slot accepts both high capacity SDHC and MMCplus. Play and transfer videos, quickly and easily
using the memory type of your choice. In addition to this slot the memory camcorder has the built-in fl ash memory (8GB(SMX-F33(2)BP/
LP/RP/SP only)/16GB(SMX-F34(0)BP/LP/RP/SP only)) .
High-resolution image through Mobile DNIe
Samsung memory camcorder has features of 3DNR (3-dimensional noise reduction), high-sensitivity colour expression
(intelligent colour expression), High performance Anti-Shake (Hyper DIS), and automatic face detection (Face Detection) etc.
Capture Visions farther than the eye can see (34x Optical/42x Intelli-zoom/1200x Digital Zoom)
Samsung's powerful optical zoom lenses bring the world closer without
losing image quality. In addition, Digital Zoom Interpolation gives extreme digital
zooming to be clearer, with less distortion than previous types of digital zooms.
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 57~72
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Capturing Photo Image
Captures a moving subject instantly and saves the scene as a photo image. ➥page 48
Easy Upload to YouTube
You can upload recorded movies to YouTube using the CyberLink MediaShow4. ➥page 98
Enjoying Various Playback Features
Unlike tape operation, playback is simple and easy in this memory camcorder
since no time is needed for rewinding or fast forward operations. Various functions
are available for enjoying many different types of playback. ➥pages 73~79
Play back on your PC
USB 2.0 enables the smooth transfer of movies (or photos) to a computer. With the
bundled software you can easily transfer and play back your own movies on your PC. ➥page 97
Swivel handle for free style shooting (max 180 degree rotate)
No need to stand up and crouch to shoot your videos (or photos). This memory camcorder
from Samsung has a new swivel handgrip. You can adjust the swivel handle’s angle up
to 180° to suit the recording situation. You can now shoot videos (or photos) freely from
high angles to low angles while standing.
Flexible 4:3 & 16:9 recording and viewing
By offering a choice of recording in two different aspect ratios - 4:3 and 16:9, SAMSUNG ensures the entire image
is captured for playback on everything from older TVs to your newest, wide-format TV screen.
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safety warnings
What the icons and signs in this user manual mean :
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Means that death or serious personal injury is a risk.
Means that there is a potential risk for personal injury or material damage.
To reduce the risk of fi re, explosion, electric shock, or personal injury when using your camcorder,
follow these basic safety precautions:
Means hints or referential pages that may be helpful when operating the camcorder.
These warning signs are here to prevent injury to you and others.
Please follow them explicitly. After reading this section, keep it in a safe place for future reference.
precautions
This camcorder should always be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection.
Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.
Warning!
Caution
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket,
therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.
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BEFORE USING THIS CAMCORDER
This memory camcorder is designed exclusively for high-capacity built-in fl ash memory (8GB(SMX-
F33(2)BP/LP/RP/SP only)/16GB(SMX-F34(0)BP/LP/RP/SP only)) and external memory card.
This memory camcorder records video in H.264/AVC (MPEG4 part 10/Advanced Video Coding) format
compliant with Standard resolution (SD-VIDEO) format.
Please be noted that this memory camcorder is not compatible with other digital video formats.
Before recording important video, make a trial recording.
- Play back your trial recording to make sure the video and audio have been recorded properly.
The recorded contents cannot be compensated for:
- Samsung cannot compensate for any damages caused when recording is not made normally or recorded
contents cannot be played back because of a defect in the memory camcorder, card.
Also, Samsung cannot be responsible for your recorded video and audio.
- Recorded contents may be lost due to an error when handling this memory camcorder or memory card, etc.
Samsung shall not be held responsible for the loss of recorded contents, and cannot compensate for any
damages.
Make a backup of important recorded data
- Protect your important recorded data by copying the fi les to a PC. It is recommended to copy it from your PC
to other recording media for storage. Refer to the software installation and USB connection guide.
Copyright: Please be noted that this memory camcorder is intended for an individual consumer’s use
only.
- Data recorded on the card in this memory camcorder using other digital/analogue media or devices is
protected by the copyright act and cannot be used without permission of the owner of copyright, except
for personal enjoyment. Even if you record an event such as a show, performance or exhibition for personal
enjoyment, it is strongly recommended that you obtain permission beforehand.
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precautions 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, unevenness in display may occur. If unevenness does not disappear, turn the
camcorder off, wait for a few moments, and then turn it on again.
- Do not place the camcorder with the open LCD screen down.
- Close the LCD monitor when not using the camcorder.
Liquid crystal display:
- The LCD screen is a product of high precision technology. Out of the total pixels (approx. 112,000 pixels of an
LCD monitor ), 0.01% or less pixels may be out (black dots) or may remain lit as coloured dots (red, blue, and
green). This shows the limitations of the current technology, and does not indicate a fault that will interfere with
recording.
- The LCD screen will be slightly dimmer than usual when the camcorder is at low temperature, as in cold areas,
or right after the power is turned on. Normal brightness will be restored when the temperature inside the
camcorder rises. Note that the foregoing phenomena have no effect on the image in a storage media, so there
is no cause for concern.
Hold the memory camcorder correctly:
- Do not hold the memory camcorder by the LCD monitor when lifting it: the LCD monitor could detach and the
memory camcorder may fall.
Do not subject the memory camcorder to impact:
- This memory camcorder is a precision machine. Take great care that you do not strike it against a hard object
- Do not use the memory camcorder on a tripod in a place where it is subject to severe vibrations or impact.
No sand or dust!
- Fine sand or dust entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause malfunctions or defects.
No water or oil!
- Water or oil entering the memory camcorder or AC power adaptor could cause electric shock, malfunctions or
or let it fall.
defects.
Heat on surface of product:
- The surface of the memory camcorder will be slightly warm when using, but this does not indicate a fault.
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- Using the memory camcorder in a place where the temperature is over 140°F (40°C) or lower than 32°F (0°C)
- Do not leave the memory camcorder on a beach or in a closed vehicle where the temperature is very high for
Be careful of unusual ambient temperature:
may result in abnormal recording/playback.
a long time: This could cause malfunctions.
Do not point directly at the sun:
- If direct sunlight strikes the lens, the memory camcorder could malfunction or a fi re could occur.
- Do not leave the memory camcorder with the LCD screen exposed to direct sunlight:
This could cause malfunction.
Do not use the memory camcorder near TV or radio:
- This could cause noise to appear on the TV screen or in radio broadcasts.
Do not use the memory camcorder near strong radio waves or magnetism:
- If the memory camcorder is used near strong radio waves or magnetism, such as near a radio wave
tower or electric appliances, noise could enter video and audio that are being recorded. During playback
of normally recorded video and audio, noise may also be present in picture and sound.
At worst the memory camcorder could malfunction.
Do not expose the memory camcorder to soot or steam:
- Thick soot or steam could damage the memory camcorder case or cause malfunctions.
Do not use the memory camcorder near corrosive gas:
- If the memory 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.
Do not use the memory camcorder near ultrasonic humidifi er:
- Calcium and other chemicals dissolved in water could scatter in the air, and white particles could adhere to
the optical head of the memory camcorder, which could cause it to operate abnormally.
Do not clean the memory camcorder body with benzene or thinner:
- The coating of exterior could peel off or the case surface could deteriorate.
- When using a chemical cleaning cloth, follow the instructions.
Keep the memory card out of reach of children to prevent swallowing.
To disconnect the apparatus from the mains, the plug must be pulled out from the mains socket,
therefore the mains plug shall be readily operable.
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precautions on use
SMX-F33(2)BP/LP/RP/SP and SMX-F34(0)BP/LP/RP/SP models support built-in fl ash memory (8GB (SMX-
ABOUT THIS USER MANUAL
F33(2)BP/LP/RP/SP only)/16GB (SMX-F34(0)BP/LP/RP/SP only)).
Illustrations of SMX-F34(0)BP model are used in this user manual.
The displays in this user manual may not be exactly the same as those you see on the LCD screen.
Designs and specifi cations of storage media and other accessories are subject to change without any notice.
NOTES REGARDING A TRADEMARK
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.
Macintosh is trademark of Apple Inc.
All the other product names mentioned here in may be the trademark or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Furthermore, “TM” and “R” are not mentioned in each case in this manual.
Correct Disposal of This Product
(Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment)
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This marking shown on the product or its literature, indicates that it should not be disposed with other
household wastes at the end of its working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human
health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate this from other types of wastes and recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local
government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling.
Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract.
This product should not be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.
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