Samsung SMX-C20BN/XAA, SMX-C20LN/XAA, SMX-C20RN/XAA manual 104, Recording start/stop

troubleshooting

Storage Media

Symptom		Explanation/Solution
Memory card functions	• Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ²page 31
	• If you are using a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again
are not operable.
		directly on your camcorder. ²page 73
	• You cannot delete the images protected by other devices.
Image cannot be		Release the protection of the image on the device. ²page 61
deleted.	•	Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory
		card, etc.), if any. ²page 32
	• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory
You cannot format the		card, etc.), if any. ²page 32
	•	Copy any important recorded files to your PC before formatting.
memory card.
		Samsung shall not be responsible for any loss of data.
		(It is recommended that you copy the data to your PC or other storage media.)
	• The file may be corrupted.
The data file name is	•	The file format is not supported by your camcorder.
not indicated correctly.	• Only the file name is displayed, if the directory structure does not comply with
		the international standard.

Recording

Symptom	Explanation/Solution
	• There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media.
Pressing the	• Check if memory card is not inserted or write-protect tab is set to lock.
Recording start/stop	• The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.
button does not start	Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
recording.	• Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation).
	Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.
	• The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features
The actual recording	used.
time is less than the	• Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bitrate and consequently the
estimated time.	amount of storage space required for the recording, which can lead to a
	shorter available recording time.
	• 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	• If you frequently record or delete files, the performance of the built-in flash memo-
automatically.	ry will deteriorate. In this case, reformat the built-in memory.
	• If you use the memory card with low writing speed, the camcorder
	automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding message
	appears on the LCD screen.

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