troubleshooting

Adjusting the image during recording

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

 

 

• Set “Focus” to “Auto.” page 56

 

• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the

Focus does not adjust automatically.

focus manually. page 57

• The lens is dusty on the surface. Clear the lens and check the focus.

 

 

• Recording is being made in a dark location. Use a light to brighten the

 

area.

 

 

The image appears too bright or

• This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent sodium,

or mercury lamp. Cancel “Scene Mode (AE)” to avoid or minimise this

flickering, or changes in colour.

phenomenon. page 52

 

 

 

Image’s colour balance is not natural.

• White balance adjustment is required. Adjust to the proper “White

 

Balance.” page 53

 

• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction.

The subject passing by the frame

Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out video

very quickly appears to bend.

signals, the subject passing by the frame rapidly may appear to bend,

 

depending on the recording condition.

Playback on your HD camcorder

 

 

 

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

 

Using the playback (Play/Pause)

• Image files recorded using another device may not be played on your

HD camcorder.

function does not start playing.

• Check out the memory card compatibility. page 29

 

 

 

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Samsung VP-HMX10A Adjusting the image during recording, Set Focus to Auto. page, Flickering, or changes in colour

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