troubleshooting

Storage media

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

• Insert a memory card into your camcorder properly. ￿page 27

Memory card functions are not operable.

• If you use a memory card formatted on a computer, format it again directly on your

 

camcorder. ￿page 57

 

• You cannot delete the images protected by another device.

Image cannot be deleted.

Release the protection of the image on the device. ￿page 50

• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card,

 

 

etc.), if any. ￿page 28

 

• Release the lock on the write-protect tab of the memory card (SDHC memory card,

 

etc.), if any. ￿page 28

You cannot format the memory card.

• Copy all important recorded files to your PC before formatting.

 

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 not indicated

• The file format is not supported by your camcorder.

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 storage media.

Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock.

Pressing the Recording start/stop • The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.

(

) button does not start recording.

Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.

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 used.

The actual recording time is less than • Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount

the estimated time.

of storage space required for the recording, which can lead to a shorter available

 

recording time.

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