Samsung HMX-QF20BP Manuale Utente
Maintenance
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Appendixes
LCD screen
To prolong its service life, do not rub the LCD screen with a coarse
cloth.
Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are not
malfunctions.
- When you use the camcorder, the surface around the LCD
cloth.
Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are not
malfunctions.
- When you use the camcorder, the surface around the LCD
screen may heat up.
- If you leave the power on for a long time, the surface around the
LCD screen becomes hot.
- When using the camcorder in cold conditions, an afterimage
may appear on the LCD screen.
An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology
which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0.01%.
However, a black or bright spot (red, blue, white) may appear in the
centre of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside
the centre. These spots, which are normally incurred during the
manufacturing process, do not affect the recorded images.
which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0.01%.
However, a black or bright spot (red, blue, white) may appear in the
centre of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside
the centre. These spots, which are normally incurred during the
manufacturing process, do not affect the recorded images.
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When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside
for a while before using
for a while before using
What is dew condensation?
Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a
location where there is a significant temperature difference from the
previous location. The dew condenses on the external or internal
parts of the camcorder, and on the reflection lens. If there is dew on
or in your camcorder, it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or
damage the camcorder when you turn the power on.
Exactly when does dew condensation occur?
location where there is a significant temperature difference from the
previous location. The dew condenses on the external or internal
parts of the camcorder, and on the reflection lens. If there is dew on
or in your camcorder, it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or
damage the camcorder when you turn the power on.
Exactly when does dew condensation occur?
When you move the camcorder to a location with a higher
temperature than the previous location, or when you move it to a hot
area suddenly. Examples:
- You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then
temperature than the previous location, or when you move it to a hot
area suddenly. Examples:
- You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then
move the camcorder in indoors.
- You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a
car where the A/C was running.
What can I do?
- Turn the power off, detach the battery, and leave the camcorder in
- Turn the power off, detach the battery, and leave the camcorder in
a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it.
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Use the camcorder only after dew condensation has completely
disappeared.
Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the
camcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorised
service centre.
disappeared.
Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the
camcorder. For service, contact your nearest Samsung authorised
service centre.
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