Samsung SC-DX103 User Manual page 118

troubleshooting
Symptom
The actual recording time is less than
the estimated recording time.
The recording stops automatically.
When recording a subject illuminated
by bright light, vertical line appears.
When the screen is exposed to direct
sunlight during recording, the screen
becomes red or black for an instant.
During recording, the date/time does
not display.
You cannot record a photo image.
(SC-DX103/ DX105 only)
There is a time difference between
the point where you press Recording
start/stop button and the point where
the recorded movie starts/stops.
The aspect ratio (16:9/4:3) of a movie
cannot be changed.
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Explanation/Solution
• The estimated recording time is calculated by some references.
• When you record an object that moves fast, the actual recording time may be
shortened.
• The internal temperature of your camcorder is extremely low. Keep it turned
on and wait until it warms up.
• If you make a frequent recording or deletion of files, the performance of the
storage media will deteriorate. In this case, format the storage media again.
• If you use the memory card with low writing speed, the DVD camcorder
automatically stops recording the movie images then the corresponding
message appears on the LCD screen.
• This is not a malfunction.
• This is not a malfunction.
• "Date/Time" is set to "Off." Set the "Date/Time" to on. page 29
• Set your camcorder to the digital camera (memory card) record mode.
page 30
• Release the lock on the write-protection tab of the memory card if any.
• The memory card is full. Use a new memory card or format the memory card.
pages 52-54
Or remove unnecessary images. page 61
• You cannot take photo images on a disc. Set the Storage mode switch to
CARD.
• On your camcorder, there may be a slight time delay between the point
when you press Recording start/stop button and the actual point where the
recorded movie starts/stops. This is not an error.
• The aspect ratio of a movie at 16:9 cannot be changed to 4:3.