Samsung SMX-F40LN User Manual (user Manual) (ver.1.0) (English) - Page 121

Recording, Recording start

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Recording Symptom Explanation/Solution • Pressing the • Recording start/ stop button does • not start recording. • There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media. Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to unlock. The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high. Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place. Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation). Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place. The actual recording time is less than the estimated time. • The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and features used. • Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording, which can lead to a shorter available recording time. The recording stops automatically. • There is no more free space for recording on the storage media. Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or delete the unnecessary files. • If you frequently record or delete files, the performance of the built-in memory will deteriorate. In this case, reformat the built-in memory. • If you use a memory card with a low writing speed, the camcorder automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding message appears on the LCD screen. When recording a subject illuminated by bright light, • The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness. vertical lines appear. 109

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Recording
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
Pressing the
Recording start/
stop
button does
not start recording.
There is not enough free space to record on the the storage media.
Make sure the memory card is inserted and write-protect tab is set to
unlock.
The internal temperature of your camcorder is unusually high.
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for a while in a cool place.
Your camcorder is damp and moist inside (condensation).
Turn off your camcorder and leave it for about 1 hour in a cool place.
The actual
recording time
is less than the
estimated time.
The estimated recording time may vary depending on contents and
features used.
Recording a fast-moving subject increases the bit rate and
consequently the amount of storage space required for the recording,
which can lead to a shorter available recording time.
The recording
stops
automatically.
There is no more free space for recording on the storage media.
Back up important files on your PC and format the storage media or
delete the unnecessary files.
If you frequently record or delete files, the performance of the built-in
memory will deteriorate. In this case, reformat the built-in memory.
If you use a memory card with a low writing speed, the camcorder
automatically stops recording the videos and the corresponding
message appears on the LCD screen.
When recording a
subject illuminated
by bright light,
vertical lines
appear.
The camcorder is unable to record these levels of brightness.