Samsung SMX-C20BP/XIL manual Symptoms and solutions, Power, Displays, Explanation/Solution

+If you encounter any problems using your camcorder, check the followings before asking for service repair. If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre.

Symptoms and solutions

Power

Symptom	Explanation/Solution
	• The battery pack may not be inserted on your camcorder.
	Insert a battery pack into the camcorder.
	• The inserted battery pack may be discharged.
The camcorder does not turn on.	Charge the battery pack or replace it with a charged one.
	• If you use an AC power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected
	to the wall outlet.
	• Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor, and
	reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on.
	• Is "Auto Power Off" set to "5 Min"?
	If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is
The power automatically turns	automatically turned off ("Auto Power Off"). To disable this option,
	change the setting of "Auto Power Off" to "Off" ²page 81
off.
	• The battery pack is almost discharged. Charge the battery pack or
	replace it with a charged one.
	• Use the AC power adaptor.
Power cannot be turned off .	• Remove the battery pack or unplug the AC power adaptor, and
	reconnect the power supply to the camcorder before turning it on.
	• The temperature in the use condition is too low.
The battery pack is quickly	• The battery pack is not fully charged. Recharge the battery pack.
discharged.	• The battery pack reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be
	recharged. Use another battery pack.

Displays

Symptom	Explanation/Solution
The Recorded Image is more	• You should check the size for recording before you record.
narrow or fat than original image.	²page 46
Unknown image appears on the	• The camcorder is in Demo mode. If you do not want to see Demo
LCD screen.	images, change the setting of "Demo" to "Off." ²page 83
Unknown indicator appears on	• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.
the screen.	²pages 100~102
The after image remains on the	• This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the
LCD screen.	battery pack before turning the power off.
The image on the LCD screen	• Ambient is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the LCD.	103
looks dark.	• Use the LCD Enhancer function.