Samsung VP-W80U, W87D manual Troubleshooting Check

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Troubleshooting Check

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

 

 

 

 

 

A vertical strip appears when you

The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for

 

 

shoot a bright subject against a

the camcorder to operate normally. Make the background bright to

 

 

dark background. (candle flame,

reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are shooting.

 

 

for example)

(see page 35)

 

 

 

 

 

 

The image in the viewfinder is

The view finder lens has not been adjusted.

 

 

blurred.

Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into sharp focus.

 

 

 

(see page 25)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The tape does not move when

 

 

 

 

you press the play, Fast Forward

Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.

 

 

or Rewind buttons.

You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Date Time or Title disap-

The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up. (see page 17)

 

 

peared even though you had it set.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Video Camcorder Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Keep the terminals clean Precautions and Safety InstructionsTaking care of the battery pack Precautions regarding the LensPrecautions regarding moisture condensation Precautions regarding electronic viewfinderPrecautions regarding the battery pack Precautions regarding the Lithium batteryAuto-off function in Standby mode Precautions regarding the hand strapPrecautions when cleaning the video heads Getting to Know Your Camcorder FeaturesFront View Side View Battery Eject Menu ON/OFFBattery Eject START/STOP Rear View34. D.ZOOM Snap Shot OSD On Screen Display Self diagnosis see Operation modeTime see Title seeOptional Accessory Accessories Supplied with CamcorderBasic Accessory Description of Parts Remote Control VP-W87/W87D onlyBattery Installation to the Remote Control Self Recording with the Remote ControlCamera Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder StrapPreparing Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery InstallationTo use the AC Power Adapter Connecting a Power SourceOFF To use the Battery PackHow long will the battery last for recording? Recharging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Tips for Battery Identification Battery Level displayUnprotecting a recording Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Press the Eject button for Ejecting the Cassette HolderMaking the First Recording BatteryBasic Shooting REC Search Press briefly REC SearchFocus Adjusting the Focus of the ViewfinderTips for Stable Image Shooting Recording with the ViewfinderPlay Still Reviewing a recordingPlayer REWPLAY/STILL Rewff Viewing a Still PicturePicture Search Zooming In and Out Advanced ShootingDigital Zoom Zoom Setting the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-W87/W87DCase of VP-W80U/W80 Easy Mode for Beginners Example When the Custom SET is set as follows CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settingsDIS Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W87/W87D only Manual Focusing Auto FocusingBLC off BLCProgram AE Automatic Exposure Setting the Program AE Automatic Exposure mode DSE Digital Special Effects in Camera mode Selecting and recording DSE effects Setting a DATE/TIME Setting and Recording the DATE/TIMERecording a DATE/TIME Selecting and Recording a Title Selecting a Language and Setting a TitleRecording a Title To Start Recording To Stop Recording using Fade in / Fade OUTFade In and Out PIP Picture-in-Picture VP-W87/W87D only Snap Shot VP-W87/W87D only White Balance Setting a White Balance ModeDemonstration Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title ColourSituations Brightness lux Recommendations Lighting TechniquesAfter Shooting To watch on a TV monitor Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackConnecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack PLAY/STILL Playing back the TapePlayback Zero Return VP-W87/W87D only Various Functions in Player modeTo view a Still picture Playback pause To locate a scene picture searchCleaning the Viewfinder MaintenanceDSE in Player mode Cleaning and Taking care of the CamcorderStoring the Camcorder Cleaning the Video HeadsColour system Using Your Camcorder AbroadUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesDisplay Blinking Inform that Action Troubleshooting CheckSelf Diagnosis Display Checking Troubleshooting CheckSymptom Explanation/Solution Troubleshooting Check DEW Moisture CondensationGeneral SpecificationsConnectors System VP-W80U/W80/W87/W87DIndex Operation Mode Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Power Sources United Kingdom OnlySamsung Electronics’ Internet Home