Samsung VP-L600B, VP-L610B manual Troubleshooting Check, Self Diagnosis Display

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Troubleshooting Check

Troubleshooting Check

Before contacting a service centre, perform the following simple checks. They might save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

Self Diagnosis Display

Display

Blinking

Inform that...

 

Action

 

 

 

 

 

slow

the battery pack is almost

Exchange it with a charged

 

 

discharged.

one.

 

 

 

 

 

fast

the battery pack is fully

Exchange it with a charged

 

 

discharged.

one.

 

 

 

 

TAPE END

slow

the tape has almost reached

Prepare a new one.

its end.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TAPE END

no

the tape reached its end.

Change to a new one.

 

 

 

 

TAPE

slow

there is no tape in the camcorder.

Insert a tape.

 

 

 

 

TAPE

slow

the tape is protected

Check the red tab on the tape

from recording.

is not pushed over the hole.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D.EMG

slow

the camcorder has some

1.

Eject the tape.

C.EMG

 

mechanical fault.

2.

Set to OFF.

R.EMG

 

 

3.

Detach the battery.

L.EMG

 

 

4.

Reattach the battery.

 

 

 

* Please contact your local

 

 

 

 

service center if the problem

 

 

 

 

continues.

 

 

 

 

DEW

slow

moisture condensation

see page 62.

has formed in the camcorder.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 batteryMinutes off timer in Standby mode Precautions when Recording or Playback using LCDPrecautions when using the hand strap Precautions when cleaning the video headsEasy FeaturesGetting to Know Your Camcorder BLCDATE/TIME Stop Front ViewPLAY/STILL Light Tape Eject Video Light LensMenu ON/OFF Side ViewSpeaker START/STOP Battery Eject CassetteBattery Eject Snap SHOT/D.ZOOM Rear ViewOSD On Screen Display Time see White Balance mode seeOperation mode Volume see Easy & CustomOptional Accessory Accessories Supplied with CamcorderBasic Accessory Description of Parts Remote Control VP-L610/L610B/L630/L650 onlyBattery Installation to the Remote Control Self Recording with the Remote ControlCamera Adjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder StrapPreparing Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery InstallationTo use the AC Power Adapter Connecting the Power SourceOFF To use the Battery PackHow long will the battery last for shooting? Recharging the Battery PackUsing the Battery Pack Tips for Battery Identification Display of Battery LevelInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteMaking your First Recording BatteryBasic Shooting Edit Press briefly Edit SearchEdit Edit Recording with the Viewfinder Tips for Stable recordingRecording with the LCD display Adjusting the LCD Focus Adjusting Focus of the ViewfinderPlay Stillstop Playing back the tape on the LCDPlayer REWPicture Search Adjusting the LCD during PlayControlling the sound from the speaker Viewing a Still PictureZooming In and Out Advanced ShootingDigital Zoom Case of VP-L600/L600B/L610/L610B/L610D Switching the Digital Zoom ON/OFF VP-L630/L650 onlyDIS Easy Mode for BeginnersExample When the Custom SET is set as follows CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settingsDIS Digital Image Stabilizer,VP-L630/L650 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 TitleRecording a Title Fade OUT Fade In and OutTo Start Recording To Stop Recording use Fade in / Fade OUTPIPPicture-In-Picture, VP-L630/L650 only Snap Shot VP-L630/L650 only White Balance Setting a White Balance ModeDemonstration After Shooting Lighting TechniquesViewing on the LCD display Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackConnecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Playing back the TapePlayback Zero Return VP-L610/L610B/L630/L650 Various Functions in Player modeTo view a Still picture Playback pause To locate a scene picture searchVolume control Setting the Speaker ON/OFFCleaning the Viewfinder MaintenanceDSE in Player mode Cleaning and Careing for your CamcorderStoring the Camcorder Cleaning the Video HeadsColour system Using Your Camcorder AbroadUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Power sourcesDisplay Blinking Inform that Action Troubleshooting CheckTroubleshooting Check Self Diagnosis DisplayChecking Symptom Explanation/SolutionTroubleshooting Check DEW Moisture CondensationLCD monitor SpecificationsConnectors System VP-L600/L600B/L610/L610B/L610D/L630/L650FF Fast Forward IndexOperation Mode Blue = Neutral Brown = Live Power Sources United Kingdom OnlySamsung Electronics’ Internet Home This Camcorder is Manufactured by

VP-L600B, VP-L610B specifications

The Samsung VP-L610B and VP-L600B are part of Samsung’s esteemed line of camcorders, designed to cater to both amateur videographers and seasoned professionals. These models are known for their compact design and user-friendly features, making them an appealing choice for capturing life’s moments effortlessly.

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One of the standout features of both models is the optical zoom capability, which allows users to get up close without sacrificing image quality. The VP-L610B offers a 34x optical zoom, ideal for capturing distant subjects with fantastic detail, while the VP-L600B follows closely with a robust 24x optical zoom. This functionality is complemented by digital stabilization technology, which minimizes blurriness, making it easier to shoot steady, dynamic videos even in motion.

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