Samsung VP-L850D, VP-L800U, VP-L870 manual Troubleshooting Check

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Troubleshooting Check

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

 

 

Avertical stripe appears when you

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

shoot a bright subject

the camcorder to operate normally. Make the background bright to

against a dark background.

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

(candle flame, for example)

(see page 37)

 

 

The LCD image is poor.

It is recommended that you use the VIEWFINDER when shooting in

 

bright sunlight. (see page 7)

 

Adjust the LCD (see page 26)

 

 

The image in the viewfinder is

The viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.

blurred.

Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into

 

sharp focus. (see page 27)

 

 

The tape does not move when you

Set the POWER switch to PLAYER.

press the Play, Fast Forward or

You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.

Rewind buttons.

 

 

 

The picture does not appear in the

The LCD display is open.

viewfinder.

 

 

 

There is no sound from the

Make sure the SPEAKER is ON. (see page 56)

SPEAKER when playing back

 

the tape.

 

 

 

The Date Time or Title disappeared

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

even though you had it set.

 

 

 

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Contents Video Camcorder Table of Contents Playing back the Tape Precautions and Safety Instructions Precautions regarding rotation of LCD screenPrecautions 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 Side View SpeakerMenu 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 seeAccessories Supplied with Camcorder Basic AccessoryOptional Accessory Self Recording with the Remote Control Remote Control VP-L850/L850D/L870 onlyBattery Installation to the Remote Control Description of PartsAdjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap PreparingCamera 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 buttonBattery Basic ShootingMaking your First Recording REC Search REC Search Press brieflyTips for Stable recording Recording with the LCD displayRecording 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 Switching the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-L850/L850D/L870 only Case of VP-L800U/L800Press 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/RUSSIANFade In and Out To Start RecordingTo 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 RecordingLighting Techniques After ShootingSituations 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 Connecting to a PC USB CableUSB 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