Troubleshooting – Samsung SC-HMX20C-XAA User Manual
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Displays
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
The TV screen or LCD display has
distorted images or has stripes at the
top/ bottom or on the left/right.
• It can occur when recording or viewing a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio
TV, or vice versa. For more details, see the display specification.
page 47
Unknown image appears on the LCD
screen.
• The HD camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo
image, change the setting “Demo” to “Off.” page 79
Unknown indicator appears on the
screen.
• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.
pages 107-110
The afterimage remains on the LCD
screen.
• This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the
battery pack before turning the power off.
The image on the LCD screen looks
dark.
• Ambient light too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD.
• Use the LCD enhancer function.
Recording
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
Pressing the Recording start/stop
button does not start recording.
• Press the MODE button to set Movie (
). page 17
• There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.
• Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock.
The actual recording time is less than
the estimated recording time.
• The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and
features used.
• Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently
the amount of storage space required for the recording, which can lead
to a shorter available recording time.
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