Symptoms And Solutions - Samsung HMX-U20BP User Manual

troubleshooting

SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorised
service centre.
Power
Symptom
The camcorder does not turn on.
The power automatically turns off.
Power cannot be turned off .
The battery discharges quickly.
Display
Symptom
The recorded image is wider or
narrower than the original image.
Unknown indicator appears on the
screen.
An after image remains on the LCD
screen.
The image on the LCD screen looks
dark.
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Explanation/Solution
• Charge the battery.
• If you use an AC power adaptor, make sure it is properly
connected to the wall outlet.
• 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 automatically turns off. To disable
this option, change the setting of "Auto Power Off" to "Off."
page 56
• The battery is almost discharged. Charge the battery.
• Use the AC power adaptor.
• Unplug the AC power adaptor, and then reconnect the power
supply to the camcorder before turning it on.
• The temperature is too low.
• The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery.
• The battery reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be
recharged.
Contact your nearest Samsung authorised service centre.
Explanation/Solution
• You should check the resolution before you record.
pages 41, 42
• A warning indicator or message appears on the screen.
pages 72, 73
• This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor before turning
the power off.
• Ambient light is too bright. Adjust the brightness and angle of the
LCD.