Samsung VP-L870, VP-L800U, VP-L850D manual Cleaning the Video Heads, Storing the Camcorder

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Maintenance

Cleaning the Video Heads

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.

When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty.

a.

Normal Picture

a

b

c

b, c.

Noisy Picture

 

 

 

 

If this happens, clean the video heads

 

 

 

 

with a dry type head cleaning cassette.

 

 

 

1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

2.Insert the cleaning tape.

3.Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

4.Press the (STOP) button after about 30 seconds.

Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette. If it is still bad, repeat the operation. If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service centre.

Storing the Camcorder

1.You must detach the BATTERY PACK from

the camcorder when storing.

2. Keep the camcorder in a ventilated, dry and warm place.

3.Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the

temperature often changes, such as in a car.

4. Keep the camcorder in a stable place.

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Contents Video Camcorder Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Precautions regarding rotation of LCD screen Precautions and Safety InstructionsPrecautions regarding the Lens Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinder Precautions regarding moisture condensationPrecautions regarding the Lithium battery Precautions regarding the battery packPrecautions when cleaning the video heads Precautions when Recording or Playback using LCDPrecautions when using the hand strap Minutes off timer in Standby modeBLC FeaturesGetting to Know Your Camcorder EasyFront View Speaker Side ViewMenu ON/OFF Rear View Battery EjectBattery Eject Snap SHOT/D.ZOOM Snap SHOT/D.ZOOMOSD On Screen Display Volume see Easy & Custom White Balance mode seeOperation mode Time seeBasic Accessory Accessories Supplied with CamcorderOptional Accessory Self Recording with the Remote Control Remote Control VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlyBattery Installation to the Remote Control Description of PartsPreparing Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder StrapCamera Lithium Battery Installation Shoulder StrapConnecting the Power Source To use the AC Power AdapterRecharging the Battery Pack To use the Battery PackHow long will the battery last for shooting? OFFUsing the Battery Pack Display of Battery Level Tips for Battery IdentificationAC adapter is connected Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Press Eject buttonBasic Shooting BatteryMaking your First Recording REC Search REC Search Press brieflyRecording with the LCD display Tips for Stable recordingRecording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Adjusting Focus of the Viewfinder FocusREW Playing back the tape on the LCDPlayer Play StillstopViewing a Still Picture Adjusting the LCD during PlayControlling the sound from the speaker Picture SearchAdvanced Shooting Zooming In and OutDigital Zoom Case of VP-L800U/L800 Switching the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlyPress the D. Zoom ON/OFF button Easy Mode for Beginners CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings Example When the Custom SET is set as followsDIS Digital Image Stabilizer,VP-L850/L850D/L870 only Auto Focusing Manual FocusingBLC BLC onProgram AE Automatic Exposure Setting the Program AEAutomatic Exposure mode DSE Digital Special Effects in Camera mode Selecting and recording DSE effects Setting and Recording DATE/TIME Setting a DATE/TIMERecording a DATE/TIME Selecting a Language and setting a Title Selecting and Recording a TitleRecording a Title GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIANTo Start Recording Fade In and OutTo Stop Recording use Fade in / Fade OUT PIP Picture-In-Picture, VP-L850/L850D/L870 only EnterSnap Shot VP-L850/L850D/L870only Image will be affected by any movementSetting a White Balance Mode White BalanceDemonstration Setting the Date/Title Colour Advanced RecordingAfter Shooting Lighting TechniquesSituations Brightnesslux Recommendations Playing back the Tape Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackConnecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Viewing on the LCD displayPlayback To locate a scene picture search Various Functions in Player modeTo view a Still picture Playback pause Zero Return VP-L850/L850D/L870Setting the Speaker ON/OFF Volume controlCleaning and Careing for your Camcorder MaintenanceDSE in Player mode Cleaning the ViewfinderCleaning the Video Heads Storing the CamcorderTransferring a Digital Image through a USB Connection System RequirementsInstalling USB Media 2.0 Program How to install the programUSB interface VP-L870 only USB Cable Connecting to a PCUSB Audio Cable Power sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Colour systemSelf Diagnosis Display Troubleshooting CheckTroubleshooting Check Display Blinking Inform that ActionSymptom Explanation/Solution CheckingTroubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation System VP-L800U/L800/L850/L850D/L870 SpecificationsConnectors LCD monitorAuto Focusing IndexOperation Mode Power Sources United Kingdom Only Blue = Neutral Brown = LiveThis Camcorder is Manufactured by Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home