Samsung VP-L800U, VP-L850D, VP-L870 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 to 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 camcorder on.

Check the battery pack (see page 19)

 

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 off automatically.

You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY

 

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 quickly exhausted.

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

 

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 compartment.

A mechanical fault may have occurred. (see page 64)

 

 

 

The DATE/TIME indicator flashes

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

more than 2 times when you

 

 

set the camcorder to CAMERA.

 

 

 

 

 

The playback picture is in poor quality.

The video heads might be dirty. (see page 58)

 

 

You can do nothing with the camcorder.

A mechanical fault may have occurred. (see page 64)

 

 

 

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Contents Video Camcorder Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Precautions regarding the Lens Precautions and Safety InstructionsPrecautions regarding rotation of LCD screen Precautions regarding moisture condensation Precautions regarding the electronic viewfinderPrecautions regarding the battery pack Precautions regarding the Lithium batteryPrecautions when using the hand strap Precautions when Recording or Playback using LCDPrecautions when cleaning the video heads Minutes off timer in Standby modeGetting to Know Your Camcorder FeaturesBLC EasyFront View Menu ON/OFF Side ViewSpeaker Battery Eject Snap SHOT/D.ZOOM Battery EjectRear View Snap SHOT/D.ZOOMOSD On Screen Display Operation mode White Balance mode seeVolume see Easy & Custom Time seeOptional Accessory Accessories Supplied with CamcorderBasic Accessory Battery Installation to the Remote Control Remote Control VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlySelf Recording with the Remote Control Description of PartsCamera Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder StrapPreparing Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery InstallationTo use the AC Power Adapter Connecting the Power SourceHow long will the battery last for shooting? To use the Battery PackRecharging the Battery Pack OFFUsing the Battery Pack Tips for Battery Identification Display of Battery LevelInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteAC adapter is connected Press Eject buttonMaking your First Recording BatteryBasic Shooting REC Search Press briefly REC SearchRecording with the Viewfinder Tips for Stable recordingRecording with the LCD display Adjusting the LCD Focus Adjusting Focus of the ViewfinderPlayer Playing back the tape on the LCDREW Play StillstopControlling the sound from the speaker Adjusting the LCD during PlayViewing a Still Picture Picture SearchZooming In and Out Advanced ShootingDigital Zoom Press the D. Zoom ON/OFF button Switching the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlyCase of VP-L800U/L800 Easy Mode for Beginners Example When the Custom SET is set as follows CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settingsDIS Digital Image Stabilizer,VP-L850/L850D/L870 only Manual Focusing Auto FocusingBLC on BLCProgram AE Automatic Exposure Setting the Program AEAutomatic Exposure mode DSE Digital Special Effects in Camera mode Selecting and recording DSE effects Setting a DATE/TIME Setting and Recording DATE/TIMERecording a DATE/TIME Selecting and Recording a Title Selecting a Language and setting a TitleGERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN Recording a TitleTo Stop Recording use Fade in / Fade OUT Fade In and OutTo Start Recording Enter PIP Picture-In-Picture, VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlyImage will be affected by any movement Snap Shot VP-L850/L850D/L870onlyWhite Balance Setting a White Balance ModeDemonstration Advanced Recording Setting the Date/Title ColourSituations Brightnesslux Recommendations Lighting TechniquesAfter Shooting Connecting 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 Viewing on the LCD displayPlayback To view a Still picture Playback pause Various Functions in Player modeTo locate a scene picture search Zero Return VP-L850/L850D/L870Volume control Setting the Speaker ON/OFFDSE in Player mode MaintenanceCleaning and Careing for your Camcorder Cleaning the ViewfinderStoring the Camcorder Cleaning the Video HeadsSystem Requirements Transferring a Digital Image through a USB ConnectionHow to install the program Installing USB Media 2.0 ProgramUSB interface VP-L870 only USB Audio Cable Connecting to a PCUSB Cable Using Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources Colour systemTroubleshooting Check Troubleshooting CheckSelf Diagnosis Display Display Blinking Inform that ActionChecking Symptom Explanation/SolutionTroubleshooting Check Moisture Condensation Connectors SpecificationsSystem VP-L800U/L800/L850/L850D/L870 LCD monitorIndex Auto FocusingOperation Mode Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Power Sources United Kingdom OnlySamsung Electronics’ Internet Home This Camcorder is Manufactured by