Samsung HMX-Q20TP/XER manual Power off, Recording stops automatically, This is not a malfunction

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Troubleshooting

Display

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

Unknown icon appears on the screen.

• A warning icon or message appears on the screen. ¬pages 108~113

 

 

An afterimage remains on the LCD screen.

• This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery before turning the

power off.

 

 

 

The image on the LCD screen looks dark.

• Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.

 

 

Recording

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

Pressing the [Recording start/stop] button

• Set your camcorder to the recording mode. ¬page 37

There is not enough free space to record on the storage media.

does not start recording.

Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock.

 

 

 

 

The actual recording time is less than the

The estimated recording time may vary depending on content and features used.

estimated recording time.

When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording time may be shortened.

 

 

 

• There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up important files on

 

 

your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files.

The recording stops automatically.

• If you make recordings or delete files frequently, the performance of the storage media

 

deteriorates. If this occurs, format the storage media again.

 

 

 

• If you use a memory card with low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops

 

 

recording videos and a corresponding message appears on the LCD screen.

 

 

 

When recording a subject illuminated by bright

• This is not a malfunction.

light, a vertical line appears.

 

 

 

 

 

When the screen is exposed to direct sunlight

 

 

during recording, the screen becomes red or

This is not a malfunction.

black for an instant.

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents User Proper recording etiquette Safety warningsPrecautions Icons used in this manualImportant information on use Before using this camcorderOn Sets to record close-up images of very small objects Page Safety information Safety information Safety information Safety information Contents Contents Turning your camcorder on/off Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory cardGetting Started Learn about your camcorder’s layout, icons, and home screenUnpacking Checking your accessoriesTop/Front/Left Camcorder layoutRear/Right/Bottom Camcorder layoutTo eject the battery Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory cardInserting/ejecting the battery To insert the batteryTo eject a memory card Inserting/Ejecting the battery and memory cardInserting/ejecting a memory card not supplied To insert a memory cardCompatible memory cards Using the memory card adaptorDo not bend, drop, or subject the card to strong impacts Handling a memory cardRecordable number of photos Recording time available for video in minutesUsing the AC power adaptor Charging the batteryUsing the USB cable To check the charging state Charging the batteryChecking the battery state Battery level displayContinuous recording time Available charging and running time for the batteryContinuous Recording without zoom Using an AC power source Video resolutionBattery properties About the batteryMake sure to store the battery separately after use To turn off the camcorder, press and hold the Home button When using this camcorder for the first timeTurning your camcorder on/off Turn on the camcorder by opening the LCD screenDrag Using the touch screenTouch Switching the information display mode Using the touch screenScreen opens up to Adjusting the LCD screenOpen the LCD screen with your finger Rotate the LCD screen towards the lensTouch the up or down arrows to set the date Performing the initial setupOpen the LCD screen to turn on the camcorder Make sure the clock is correctly set, and then touch TabPress the Home button, and then drag the Home Touch the Return tab to complete the settingTouch Settings p General p Language Selecting the languageCentre of the LCD screen Video recording modeLearning icons Left of the LCD screenLearning icons Photo recording modeBottom 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 viewAccessing the Home screen Using the Home screenIcons on the Home screen 180˚ Switch grip Using the grip belt90˚ Vertical grip Learn about basic functions for video and photo shooting Basic functionsRecording with ease for beginners Smart Auto Recording pause/resume Recording videosSelect a subject to record Press the Recording start/stop buttonRecording videos Again Recording videos in portrait modePress the Home button Š touch Vertical HD Recording Rotate the camcorder to 90º for vertical recordingPress the My Clip button every great moment while recording Stby mode, touch the Video recording mode tabTagging great moments while recording My Clip functionRecording photos Stby mode, touch the Photo recording mode tabShutter sound is heard and the photo is recorded Align your subject in the frame Press the Home button Š touch Smart AutoAppropriate scene icon appears on the LCD screen Example of zoom-in/out ZoomingTo zoom To zoom outUsing the Art Time Lapse mode Learn how to record a video and photo by selecting a modeExtended functions Manual mode, touch White Balance tab p Custom WB tab Using the Manual modesWhite Balance To set the white balance manuallyUnderstanding EV Exposure Value Using the Manual modesSetting values range from -2.0 to +2.0 EV Exposure ValueBackground Back LightLighting so that the subject does not appear too dark Button p touch Manual p FocusPress the Home Focus TabSuper C.Nite Colours Stby mode, touch the Video recording modeSuper C. Nite Tab Self Timer Cont. Shot Fader Using the Art Film modesRecording a video with Fade effect Digital Effect Using the Art Film modesTouch the Menu tab Touch the desired submenu Using the Art Time Lapse modeArt Time Lapse recording starts Example of Art Time Lapse recording Using the Art Time Lapse modeViewing videos or photos in playback mode Learn how to play back and edit videos and photosPlayback/Editing Starting the playback mode Viewing videos or photos in playback modePlaying back videos Viewing videos or photos in playback modeFind videos in various ways Touch the Volume tab on the LCD screen To adjust the volume during video playbackTouch the / tab to increase or decrease audio volume Slow playback Playback/Pause/StopSearch playback Skip playbackPress the My Clip button every great moment during Tagging great moments during playbackThumbnail view Select the video playback mode. ¬pageFind photos in various ways Viewing photosCamcorder displays the photo you selected in full screen Touch the Slide show tab during photo playback To cancel, touch the Return tabViewing a slide show Zooming during photo playbackTouch the Menu tab Editing videos or photosShare HMX-QF20 only Sharing videosSharing photos Editing videos or photosTouch the Menu tab Touch Share You can erase your recordings one by one or all at once DeleteTouch Yes Touch thumbnailsTouch the Menu tab p My Clip Creation Delete My ClipMy Clip Creation Touch the Menu tab p Delete My ClipSmart BGM ProtectTouch the Pause tab at the point of division p Cutting tab DivideSelect the video playback mode. ¬page Touch the tab CombineInformation of the selected file appears File InfoTo exit the menu, touch the Return tab You can see image information for each imageUsing video or photo sharing web sites Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsMinutes Camcorder connects to the network you have chosen Connecting to a WlanTouch the Wi-Fi setting tab on the bottom left Press the Home button p touch Social SharingTouch the tab next to an AP Connecting to a Wlan and configuring network settingsConfiguring the network settings TouchAccess point in the wireless network service area Manually setting the IP addressBy using the virtual keyboard. ¬page Touch the tab next to an AP Touch IP Setting p ManualEntering text Network connection tipsAccessing a web site Using video or photo sharing web sitesUploading videos or photos Press the Home button p touch TV Link p Confirm tab Viewing videos or photos on a TV Link-enabled TVSending photos or videos to a PC Using Auto Backup to send videos or photosInstalling the programme for Auto backup on your PC Press the Home button p touch Auto BackupAbout the Wakeup on LAN WOL feature Using Auto Backup to send videos or photosSetting the PC to wake up from sleep mode Using Auto Backup to send videos or photos Using with other devices Understanding the Hdmi What is Anynet+ function?Connecting to a regular TV Connecting to a TVConnecting an Audio/Video cable for the composite output Image appearance depends on the TV screen aspect ratio Viewing on a TV screenImages recorded in a 169 ratio Dubbing videos to VCR or DVD/HDD recorders Turn your printer on Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printerSet USB Connect to PictBridge. ¬page Use a USB cable to connect your camcorder to the printerSelected date and time will be printed on photos Printing photos with a PictBridge photo printerTo set the date/time imprint for Pictbridge printers Selected date and time display option is setSystem requirements Transferring files to your Windows computerIf you do not want to save any new files, select No Connecting the USB cableTransferring files to your Windows computer Transferring files with Intelli-studio3 4 5 6 About the Intelli-studio main windowEdit a video or photo with various edit functions Playing back videos or photosEditing videos or photos Choose the video or photo that you want to play backClick Upload to start uploading Enter your ID and the password to accessSharing the videos/photos online Click the web site you would like to upload files toViewing the contents of storage media Video files Video file H.264Photo file File formatRefer to items to configure your camcorder’s settings SettingsTo exit the menu setting, touch the Return tab Settings menuAccessing the settings menu Press the Home button p touch Settings Touch a menuShooting Settings menuPlayback When the transferring finishes, click OK Using external songs as background music Smart BGMTo set external songs as background music To delete the external songs in the memory card To delete the external songs in the memory cardDisplay Signals through its Hdmi jacks Auto* The video signals are output in the sameWhen connecting to an Hdtv Format. Use this setting only when connectingConnectivity General On* Turn on the shutter sound to hear when Set whether or not to hear the shutter soundFormat Reset all menu settings to the default conditionsFactory settings Default Set Defaults124 Using your camcorder abroad 123Appendixes 121Battery TroubleshootingStorage media Recording TroubleshootingChange to another card which has enough free Limit of videoDelete files Files is reachedEditing videos PlaybackInsert paper Fail Printer Check the USB cable ConnectingTry the connection procedure again Print Error Problem occurred during printingCheck your network connection Wireless Network HMX-QF20 onlyConnection failed That of AP Camcorder to match the AP’s No response fromPower Symptoms and solutionsDisplay Light, a vertical line appears Power offRecording stops automatically This is not a malfunctionThere is a time difference between the point Where you press the Recording start/stopThis is not an error Sound is not availableAdjusting the image during recording Playback on other devices TV, etc Playback on your camcorderAppears distorted From your camcorder. ¬page Connecting to a computerFrom your camcorder This is not an error Video cableOverall operations Cleaning the camcorder MaintenanceLCD screen MaintenancePAL-compatible countries/regions Using your camcorder abroadPower sources On TV colour systemsAF Auto Focus GlossaryHMX-Q20BP/HMX-Q20TP/HMX-Q20RP SpecificationsSamsung Electronics Euro QA Lab Declaration of ConformityDeclaration sentence in official languages Declaration sentence in official languages Region Country Contact Centre  Web Site Contact Samsung World WideContact Samsung World Wide Correct disposal of batteries in this product NO-L-14041/01/2012/ETA/2012 1691/2012/WRLOSystems RoHS compliant
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