Samsung HMX-F80 user manual Symptoms and Solutions, Displays

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Troubleshooting

SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre.

Power

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

• The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcorder.

 

• The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one.

The camcorder does not turn on.

• If you use a power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet.

 

• Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the

 

camcorder before turning it on.

 

 

 

• If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (Auto Power Off).

The power automatically turns off.

To disable this option, change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off.

 

• Use the power adaptor.

 

 

Power cannot be turned off .

• Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the

camcorder before turning it on.

 

 

 

 

• The temperature is too low.

The battery is quickly discharged.

• The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery.

 

• The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged. Use another battery.

 

 

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.

This 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 82

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Contents User Important Information on USE Safety WarningsPrecautions Use On-screen DisplayBefore using this camcorder Safety information FollowedSafety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents On the camcorder Set the Lens cover open/close switch to openQuick start guide ¬pageQuick start guide Play back videos or photosDelete videos or photos Whats Included with Your Camcorder Checking your accessoriesGetting to know the camcorder Model name Colour Internal memoryLocation of Controls Getting to know the camcorderFront & Left Right/Top & Bottom Rear Identifiying the Screen Displays Video and Photo recording modeIndicator Meaning Left of the LCD screen Right of the LCD screenTop of the LCD screen Video playback mode Thumbnail viewVideo playback mode Single view Bottom of the LCD screen Centre of the LCD screenPhoto playback mode Thumbnail view Photo playback mode Single view Top of the LCD screenTo eject the battery INSERTING/EJECTING the BatteryTo insert the battery Getting startedCharging the Battery Getting startedTo check the charging state Checking the Battery StateBattery level display Charging CHG lampResolution Continuous recording time Approx min Available charging and running time for the batteryContinuous Recording without zoom Using an AC power source Playback time Approx minAbout the battery When using this camcorder for the first time Switching to the Power Saving ModeSleep mode Basic operation of the camcorderCharging the internal rechargeable battery Setting the DATE/TIME for the First TimeInternal rechargeable battery Basic operation of the camcorderFull display mode Setting the Operation ModesSwitching the Information Display Mode Mode Indicator FunctionsStby mode Using the Shortcut Menu OK GuideExposure value setting is Press the Control OK button in STBY220MinX2→x4→x8→x16 Menu Confirms selectionPlayback Search rate Previous image Previous skip playbackSubmenu items Selecting the Languagesתירבע To insert a memory card Getting ready to start recordingInserting and Ejecting a Memory Card not Supplied To eject a memory cardSelecting a Suitable Memory Card not Supplied Using the memory card adaptorGetting ready to start recording Compatible memory cardsHandling a memory card Recordable number of photos Recordable Time and CapacityRecordable time available for video Unit Approximate minutes of recordingAttaching the Strap Adjusting the LCD Screen Basic recording Set the desired resolution before recording. ¬pageAdjust the LCD screen to Recording VideosPress the Recording start/stop Basic recordingRecording PAUSE/RESUME ButtonGreat moment while recording Understanding My Clip functionPress the Photo button every Camcorder tags the scenesRecording Photos Smart Auto Recording with Ease for Beginners Smart AutoPress the Smart Auto button Anti-ShakeHDISTo zoom in T Zooming IN/OUTTo zoom out W Using the Back Light Button Backlight off Backlight onUnderstanding how to change the operation modes Changing the Playback ModeBasic playback Basic playback Playing Back VideosSkip playback To adjust the volume during video playbackVarious playback operations Playback/Pause/StopUsing the Smart BGM Function Playing Back MY ClipTagging and Capturing Great Moments While Playing Back Video Viewing Photos Use the Control Up/DownZooming During Photo Playback You can magnify a playback image by using the zoom functionPress the Control Up/Down Using the menu items Handling MenusMenu Items Using the menu itemsAccessible  Not accessible Recording menu itemsUsing the menu items Press the Menu button to exit the menu Advanced recordingISCENE Items Use On-screen DisplayYou can select the resolution of a video to be recorded Video ResolutionAdvanced recording Photo Resolution White Balance Understanding White BalancePiece of paper so as to fill To set the white balance manuallySelect Custom WB Screen. Use an object that is not TransparentFace Detection Examples of the Face detection modeTo exit the menu, press the Menu button Darker EV Exposure ValueUnderstanding EV Exposure Value EV values -2.0, -1.6, -1.3, EVNite Focus Focusing on a nearer or farther subject Adjusting the focus manuallyExamples of the Manual focus mode Press the Control Up/Down button to select ManualAnti-ShakeHDIS Use the Anti-Shake function in the following casesDigital Special Effect Examples of 7 digital effect optionsDigital zoom range Zoom TypeItems Use Cont. Shot Time Lapse REC Time Lapse REC startsExample of Time Lapse Recording Total time for recording Recording intervalGuideline Advanced playback Thumbnail View OptionPlayOption Advanced playbackSmart BGM Option Connect a memory card to your PC € To delete the external songs in the memory cardClick Convert € Yes To delete the external songs in the memory cardDelete You can delete the tag from a video tagged as ‘My Clip’ Delete My ClipDelete My Clip Thumbnails will appear ProtectIf you selected Select Files, image ProtectSlide Show File Info Storage Info Other settingsFile No Date/Time Set Other settingsDate/Time Display LCD Brightness Auto LCD OffBeep Sound Shutter SoundVideo and photo files using the PC software Auto Power Off PC SoftwareButton p Auto Power Off p Language Default SetFormat Button.FormatUsing a micro Hdmi cable Connecting to a TVConnecting to a High Definition TV with Hdmi Understanding the HdmiConnecting to a Regular TV Connecting to a TVConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite Output Viewing on a TV Screen Image display depending on LCD and TV screen ratioDubbing videos Dubbing to VCR or DVD/HDD RecordersMain Functions Using with a windows computerWhat YOU can do with a Windows Computer System RequirementsUsing the Intelli-studio Programme Using with a windows computerConnecting the USB cable For details, select Help Œ Help on Intelli-studio screen About the Intelli-studio main windowDescription Playing back videos or photos Editing videos or photosSharing the videos/photos online Using AS a Removable Storage Device Viewing and transferring the contents of storage mediaVideo files Videos H.264 yPhotos z Photo filesStorage media TroubleshootingMessage Icon Informs that Action Troubleshooting RecordingPlayback Icon Informs thatSymptoms and Solutions DisplaysSymptom Recording Troubleshooting Playback on your camcorder Adjusting the image during recordingPlayback on other devices TV, etc Connecting to a computer General operations 100Dubbing with other devices Menu items that cannot be used at the same timeCleaning the camcorder Maintenance & additional informationMaintenance LCD screenMaintenance & additional information Using Your Camcorder AbroadGlossary Video signal SpecificationsSystem LCD screen Connectors General Model nameContact Samsung World Wide 105Contact Samsung World Wide 106Correct disposal of batteries in this product RoHS compliant