Samsung VP-W63Hi manual Checking, Symptom Explanation/Solution

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Troubleshooting Check

Checking

If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to try and resolve the problem.

If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of:

The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder.

Your warranty, if applicable.

Then contact your nearest authorized service centre.

Symptom

 

Explanation/Solution

You cannot switch the

Check the battery pack (see page 19)

camcorder on.

 

or the AC power adapter. (see page 18)

 

 

 

Start/Stop does not

Check the POWER set it to CAMERA.

operate while shooting.

You have reached the end of the cassette.

 

Check the record protection tab on the cassette. (see page 22)

 

 

 

The camcorder goes

You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY

off automatically.

 

for more than 5 minutes without using it.(see page 24)

 

The battery pack is fully used up. (see page 21)

 

 

 

The battery pack is

The atmospheric temperature is too low. (see page 21)

quickly exhausted.

The battery pack has not been charged fully.(see page 19)

 

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

 

 

Use another battery pack.

 

 

 

You cannot eject the

The battery pack is fully discharged.

cassette from the

A mechanical fault may have occurred. (see page 56)

compartment.

 

 

 

 

 

The DATE/TIME indicator

The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up.

flashes more than 2 times

 

(see page 17)

when you set the

 

 

camcorder to CAMERA.

 

 

 

 

 

The playback picture

The video heads might be dirty. (see page 54)

is in poor quality.

 

 

 

 

 

You can do nothing

A mechanical fault may have occurred. (see page 56)

with the camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Video Camcorder Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Taking care of the battery pack Precautions and Safety InstructionsPrecautions regarding the Lens Keep the terminals cleanPrecautions regarding moisture condensation Precautions regarding electronic viewfinderPrecautions regarding the battery pack Precautions regarding the Lithium batteryPrecautions regarding the hand strap Precautions when cleaning the video headsAuto-off function in Standby mode Getting to Know Your Camcorder FeaturesFront View DSE Side ViewMenu ON/OFF see BLC seeRear View Battery pack compartment seeOSD On Screen Display Time see Operation modeTitle see Self diagnosis seeAccessories Supplied with Camcorder Basic AccessoryOptional Accessory Battery Installation to the Remote Control Remote Control VP-W61/W63 onlySelf Recording with the Remote Control Description of PartsPreparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder StrapShoulder Strap Lithium Battery InstallationTo use the AC Power Adapter Connecting a Power SourceTo use the Battery Pack How long will the battery last for recording?Recharging the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack Tips for Battery Identification Battery Level displayInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Inserting and Ejecting a CassettePress the Eject button for Ejecting the Cassette Holder Ing outward and the protection tab toward the topMaking the First Recording Basic ShootingEdit Edit Press briefly Edit SearchTips for Stable Image Shooting Adjusting the Focus of the ViewfinderRecording with the Viewfinder FocusREW Reviewing a recordingPicture Search Viewing a Still PictureZooming In and Out Advanced ShootingDigital Zoom Case of VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D Setting the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-W63Easy Mode for Beginners CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings DIS Digital Image Stabilizer, VP-W63 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 TitleGERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN Recording a TitleFade In and Out To Stop Recording using Fade in / Fade OUTTo Start Recording Fade OUTEnter PIP Picture-in-Picture VP-W63 onlySnap Shot VP-W63 only White Balance Setting a White Balance ModeDemonstration After Shooting Lighting TechniquesConnecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackPlaying back the Tape To watch on a TV monitorRecorded pictures should appear on the TV PlaybackTo view a Still picture Playback pause Various Functions in Player modeTo locate a scene picture search Zero Return VP-W61/W63 onlyDSE in Player mode MaintenanceCleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder Cleaning the ViewfinderStoring the Camcorder Cleaning the Video HeadsUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources Colour systemTroubleshooting Check Troubleshooting CheckSelf Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that ActionChecking Symptom Explanation/SolutionTroubleshooting Check DEW Moisture CondensationConnectors SpecificationsSystem VP-W60/W60B/W61/W61D/W63 GeneralFF Fast Forward IndexOperation Mode Blue = Neutralbrown = Live Power Sources United Kingdom OnlySamsung Electronics’ Internet Home This Camcorder is Manufactured by