Samsung SC-HMX20C User Manual page 127

Adjusting the image during recording
Symptom
Focus does not adjust automatically.
The image appears too bright or
flickering, or changes in color.
Image's color balance is not natural.
The subject may appear bent when
passing through the frame quickly.
Playback on your HD camcorder
Symptom
Using the playback (Play/Pause)
function would not start playing.
Explanation/Solution
• Set "Focus" to "Auto." page 59
• The recording conditions are not suitable for auto focus. Adjust the
focus manually. page 60
• 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.
• This may occur when you make a recording under a fluorescent sodium,
or mercury lamp. Cancel "Scene Mode (AE)" to avoid or minimize this
phenomenon. page 55
• White balance adjustment is required. Adjust to the proper "White
Balance." page 56
• This is called the focal plane phenomenon. This is not a malfunction.
Because of the way the image device (CMOS sensor) reads out video
signals, the subject passing by the frame rapidly may appear to bend,
depending on the recording condition.
Explanation/Solution
• Image files recorded using another device may not be played on your
HD camcorder.
• Check out the memory card compatibility. page 29
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