
Troubleshooting
SYMPTOMS AND SOLUTIONS
If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact the nearest Samsung authorised service centre.
Power
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
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 | • The battery may not be installed on your camcorder. Insert a battery into the camcorder. | |
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 | • The inserted battery may be discharged. Charge the battery or replace it with a charged one. | |
| The camcorder does not turn on. | • If you use a power adaptor, make sure it is properly connected to the wall outlet. | |
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 | • Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the | |
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 | camcorder before turning it on. | |
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 | • If no button is pressed for about 5 minutes, the camcorder is automatically turned off (Auto Power Off). | |
| The power automatically turns off. | To disable this option, change the setting of Auto Power Off to Off. | |
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 | • Use the power adaptor. | |
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| Power cannot be turned off . | • Remove the battery or unplug the power adaptor, and then reconnect the power supply to the | |
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 | • The temperature is too low. | |
| The battery is quickly discharged. | • The battery is not fully charged. Recharge the battery. | |
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 | • The battery has reached the end of its lifespan and cannot be recharged. Use another battery. | |
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Displays
Symptom
Explanation/Solution
The TV screen or LCD display has distorted images or has stripes at the top/ bottom or on the left/right.
•This can occur when recording or viewing a 
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