Samsung HMX-F920, HMX-F910, HMX-F900 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

Recording

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

	When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight during
	recording, the screen turns red or black for an	• Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight.
	instant.

	During recording, the date/time does not appear.	• Set Date/Time Display to on. page 76

		• Set the Beep Sound to On.
	The beep sound is not heard.	• The beep sound is temporally off while the camcorder records videos.
	The beep sound is not heard.	• When the Audio/Video cable jack or micro HDMI cable jack is connected to the camcorder, the beep

		sound will automatically turn off.

	There is a time difference between the point where	• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point where you press the [Recording
	you press the [Recording start/stop] button and
	you press the [Recording start/stop] button and	start/stop] button and the actual point where the recorded video starts/stops. This is not an error.
	the point where the recorded video starts/stops.
	the point where the recorded video starts/stops.

		• Set your camcorder to the recording mode. page 26
	You cannot record a photo image.	• Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if set. page 31
	You cannot record a photo image.	• The storage media is full.
		Use a new memory card or format the storage media. page 80
		Remove unnecessary images. page 70

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Contents User Important safety instructions Iii Important safety instructionsIf the Camcorder has been exposed to rain or water LightningUser Installer Caution Use On-screen Display Safety WarningsPrecautions Important Information on USEProper recording etiquette Before using this camcorderFollowed Safety informationSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents Quick start guide Insert the battery into the battery slot. pageOn the camcorder Play back videos or photos Quick start guideDelete videos or photos Getting to know the camcorder Check your accessoriesModel name Internal memory Lens Location of Controls Getting to know the camcorderFront & Left Right/Top & Bottom Rear Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screen Video and Photo recording modeIndicator Meaning Identifiying the Screen DisplaysBottom of the LCD screen Center of the LCD screen Video playback mode Thumbnail viewVideo playback mode Single view Top of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Single view Photo playback mode Thumbnail viewGetting started INSERTING/EJECTING the BatteryTo insert the battery To eject the batteryGetting started Charging the BatteryCharging CHG lamp Checking the Battery StateBattery level display To check the charging stateUsing an AC power source Available charging and running time for the batteryContinuous Recording without zoom About the battery Turning Your Camcorder ON/OFF Switching to the Power Saving ModeSleep mode Basic operation of the camcorderPower button to turn on Camcorder Setting the DATE/TIME for the First TimeInternal rechargeable battery Charging the internal rechargeable batteryMode Indicator Functions Setting the Operation ModesSwitching the Information Display Mode Full display modePress the Control OK button in STBY220Min Stby mode Using the Shortcut Menu OK GuideShortcut menu OK guide appears Previous skip playback Confirms selectionPlayback Search rate Previous image X2→x4→x8→x16 MenuSelecting the Languages To eject a memory card Getting ready to start recordingInserting and Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied To insert a memory card1GB~2GB 4GB~32GB Getting ready to start recordingSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Compatible memory cardsHandling a memory card Unit Approximate minutes of recording Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable time available for video Recordable number of photosAttaching the Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Basic recording Set the desired resolution before recording. pageRecording Videos RecordING pause/RESUME Basic recordingTo stop recording, press Recording start/stop button again Camcorder tags the scenesRecording Photos Scene icons Meaning Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoPress the Smart Auto button Smart AutoTo zoom out W To zoom in TBacklight off Backlight on Using the Back Light ButtonUnderstanding how to change the operation modes Changing the Playback ModeBasic playback Playing Back Videos Basic playbackPlayback/Pause/Stop To adjust the volume during video playbackVarious playback operations Skip playbackPlaying Back My Clip Using the Smart BGM FunctionThen press the Photo button Tagging and capturing great moments while playing back video Select the photo thumbnail view Viewing PhotosZooming During Photo Playback To cancel, use the Zoom leverHandling Menus Using the menu itemsRecording menu items Using the menu itemsAccessible Not accessible Menu ItemsSetting menu items Press the Menu button to exit the menu Advanced recordingISCENE Submenu ItemsYou can select the resolution of a video to be recorded Video ResolutionAdvanced recording You can select the quality of photo images to be recorded Photo Resolution White BalanceUnderstanding White Balance Screen. Use an object that is not Transparent Indicator MessageTo set the white balance manually Select Custom WBFace Detection Examples of the Face detection modeTo exit the menu, press the Menu button Understanding EV Exposure Value EV Exposure ValueDarker Nite Focus Press the Control Up/Down button to select Manual Adjusting the focus manuallyExamples of when to use the Manual focus mode Focusing on a nearer or farther subjectUse the Anti-Shake function in the following cases Anti-ShakeHDISExamples of 7 digital effect options Digital Special EffectDigital zoom range Zoom TypeItems Use Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC starts Time Lapse RECBird building a nest Example of Time Lapse RecordingTime-lapse video Blooming flowersGuideline Thumbnail View Option Advanced playbackPlayOption Advanced playbackSmart BGM Option To delete the external songs in the memory card Using external songs as background music Smart BGMWhen the transfer finishes, click OK To set external songs as background musicDelete Delete My Clip Delete My ClipIf you selected All Off, the message corresponding to ProtectProtection or format the memory If you selected All On, the message corresponding toShare Mark Using the Share buttonSlide Show File Info Storage Info Other settingsFile No Date/Time Set Date/Time Display Other settingsAuto LCD Off LCD BrightnessShutter Sound Beep SoundButton  Shutter Sound  Video and photo files using the PC software Auto Power Off PC SoftwareButton  Auto Power Off  Language Format Default SetOpen source licenses Understanding the Hdmi Connecting to a TVConnecting to a high definition TV with Hdmi Using a micro Hdmi cableOutput Connecting to a TVConnecting to a Regular TV Connecting an Audio/Video cable for the compositeImage display depending on LCD and TV screen ratio Viewing on a TV ScreenDubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD Recorders Dubbing videosSystem Requirements Using with a windows computerWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer Main FunctionsTo disconnect the USB cable Using with a windows computerUsing the Intelli-studio Program Connecting the USB cableMain window About the Intelli-studio main windowFor details, select Help  Help on Intelli-studio screenEditing videos or photos Playing back videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Connect the product to a PC with the USB cable Upload your videos directly to YouTubeViewing and transferring the contents of storage media Using AS a Removable Storage DevicePhoto files Videos H.264 ①Photos ② Video filesStorage media TroubleshootingMessage Icon Informs that Action Recording TroubleshootingIcon Informs that PlaybackDisplays Symptoms and solutionsSymptom Recording Troubleshooting Playback on other devices TV, etc Adjusting the image during recording100 Playback on your camcorder101 Connecting to a computer SymptomMenu items that cannot be used at the same time Dubbing with other devices SymptomGeneral operations Symptom 102LCD screen Maintenance & additional informationMaintenance Cleaning the camcorderUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Maintenance & additional informationGlossary Specifications Samsung Limited Warranty WarrantyApplicable in countries with separate collection systems Correct disposal of batteries in this productQuestions or COMMENTS?