Samsung HMX-Q20BN-XAA - Manual (Page 42)

Recording videos
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Basic functions
If the power is interrupted or an error occurs during recording, the
video may not be recorded/edited.
Samsung is not responsible for any damage caused by a failure of
normal recording or playback operation because of memory card error.
Note that damaged data cannot be recovered.
Do not turn off the camcorder or remove the memory card while
accessing the storage media. Doing so may damage the storage
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Videos are compressed in the H.264 (MPEG-4.AVC) format.
Eject the battery when you have finished recording to prevent
unnecessary battery power consumption.
For the on-screen information display, see page 30.
For approximate recording time, see page 19.
Sound is recorded by the internal stereo microphone located on
the front of the camcorder. Make sure that the microphone is not
blocked.
Before recording an important video, make sure to test the recording
function to see if there any problems with the audio or video
recording.
For various functions available during recording, see pages 45~54.
If the power cable/battery is disconnected or recording is disabled
during recording, the system is switched to the data recovery mode.
While data is being recovered, no other function is enabled. When
the recording time is short, the data recovery might fail.
You can adjust the brightness of the LCD screen in the menu
options. Adjusting the LCD screen does not affect the image being
recorded.
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The menu setting tabs shown on the LCD screen do not affect the
image being recorded.
The [Home (
)] button cannot be used during video recording.
Recording videos in a quiet environment increases microphone
sensitivity that may record surrounding ambient noise. The increasing
microphone sensitivity can let the camcorder record zoom noises
during zooming (the sound of the zoom mechanism etc).
When you record indoors or in the dark places, ISO sensitivity is
automatically adjusted. If the recording environment is too dark, this
can cause interference effects on images and prevent images from
being recorded correctly. We recommend you use a professional
camcorders such as an infrared camcorder when recording at night.
Images can be distorted if the OIS Duo function is enabled and the
camcorder is mounted on a tripod or fixed in place. Turn off the OIS
Duo function when the camcorder is mounted on a tripod.
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