Samsung VP-D371(i), D975W(i), D372WH(i), D371W(i) manual 104

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Troubleshooting

If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung authorized service centre.

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

You cannot switch the Camcorder on.

Check the Battery pack or the AC Power adapter.

 

 

Start/Stop button does not operate while recording.

Check the Power switch is set to CAMERA.

 

You have reached the end of the cassette.

 

Check the record protection tab on the cassette.

The Camcorder shuts off automatically.

You have left the Camcorder set to STBY for more than 5 minutes without using it.

 

The Battery pack is fully exhausted.

 

 

Charge runs out quickly.

The atmospheric temperature is too low.

 

The Battery pack has not been charged fully.

 

The Battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged, Use another Battery pack.

 

 

You see a blue screen during playback.

The video heads may be dirty.

 

Clean the head with a cleaning tape.

 

 

A vertical strip appears on the screen when

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

recording a dark background.

operate normally. Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC

 

function while you are recording in bright Surroundings.

 

 

The image in the Viewfinder is blurred.

The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.

 

Adjust the Viewfinder control lever until the indicators displayed on the Viewfinder come

 

into sharp focus.

 

 

Auto focus does not work.

Check the Manual Focus menu.

 

Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode.

Play, FF or REW button does not work.

Check the Power switch. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.

 

You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.

You see a mosaic pattern during playback search.

This is normal operation and it is not a failure or defect.

 

The tape may be damaged. Replace the tape.

 

Cleaning the video heads (see page 100).

 

 

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Contents Owner’s Instruction Book AD68-01227GContents Setting the AV In/Out Transferring IEEE1394 i.LINK-DV Standard Data English Servicing & Replacement Parts Features Getting to Know Your CamcorderBasic Accessories Accessories Supplied with CamcorderFront & Left View CameraLeft Side View Menu Button T ButtonRight & Top View Start/Stop Button Hand Strap Power Switch Camera or PlayerJacks Usable Memory Cards Rear & Bottom ViewRemote Control VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Hand Strap Adjusting the Hand Strap Installing the Lens Cover after OperationUsing the Hand Strap & Lens Cover PreparationLithium Battery Installation Lithium Battery Installation for the Internal ClockPrecaution regarding the Lithium Battery Using the Lithium Ion Battery Pack Charging the Lithium Ion Battery PackCharging, Recording Times based on Model and Battery Type Amount of continuous recording time available depends on Battery Level DisplayBattery Pack Management Preparation About the Operating Modes Using a Household Power SourceConnecting a Power Source For example Setting the White Balance Using the Quick MenuCamera Mode Cam Mode VP-D375Wi/D975Wi onlyOSD On Screen Display in Camera/Player Modes Battery Level Visual Effects Mode page 52 EASY.Q WideOSD in Player Mode OSD in M.Player Mode Turning OSD On/OffTurning the Date/Time On/Off Turning the OSD On Screen Display On/OffInitial Setting System Menu Setting Setting the Clock Clock SetSet the Power switch to Camera or Player Displays in this manualBack Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Shutter Sound Off Selecting the OSD Language Language Viewing the Demonstration Demonstration Outdoors for example, you can adjust LCD Bright LCD Colour Initial Setting Display Menu SettingAdjusting the LCD Screen LCD Bright/LCD Colour Displaying the Date/Time Date/Time Setting the TV Display TV Display Adjusting the Focus Using the ViewfinderBasic Recording Inserting / Ejecting a CassetteVarious Recording Techniques General recording Downward recordingUpward recording Self recordingMaking your First Recording Recording with Ease for Beginners EASY.Q Mode Unavailable buttons during operationReviewing and Searching a Recording REC Search Record Search REC SearchŒœ REW button Basic Recording Zooming In and Out To Stop Recording Using the Fade In and OutTo Start Recording Using the Colour Nite Colour Nite Using the Light VP-D372WHi/D375Wi/D975Wi only Please disable 169 Wide mode to use this function.Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode Advanced RecordingCutting Off Wind Noise WindCut Plus Selecting the Real Stereo Function Setting the Shutter Speed & Exposure Recommended Shutter Speeds when RecordingAdjusting the Exposure When Recording Auto Focus / Manual Focus Auto FocusManual Focus Programmed Automatic Exposure Modes Program AE Setting the Program AE Setting the White Balance Outdoor or Custom WB, then press the OK button Applying Visual Effects Selecting the Visual Effects Setting the 169 Wide mode Using the Tele Macro Macro Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer DIS Using Back Light Compensation Mode BLC BLC Off BLC OnSelecting the Digital Zoom Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Digital ZoomSearching for a still image Still Image RecordingAdjusting the LCD Bright/LCD Colour during Playback Adjusting the VolumePlayback Playing Back a Tape on the LCD ScreenVarious Functions while in Player Mode Playback PausePicture Search Forward/Reverse Slow Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D375Wi/D975Wi onlyX2 Playback Forward/Reverse VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Reverse Playback VP-D375Wi/D975Wi onlyForward frame advance Reverse frame advanceAudio Dubbing VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Dubbed Audio Playback ButtonSound1 Plays the original sound Sound2 Plays the dubbed soundTape Playback on TV Screen Connecting to a TV which has Audio/Video Input JacksPlaying back on a TV Monitor Connecting to a TV which has no Audio/Video Input Jacks PlaybackVoice + Function Audio Effect AV In/Out Move OK Select Menu Exit Copying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape When Copying is CompleteConnection When Recording Copying is Complete Recording Copying onto a Camcorder TapeTo record from a VCR To record from a TVDigital Still Camera Mode VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Using a Memory Card Usable Memory Card not suppliedMemory Card Functions Inserting a Memory CardImage Format Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory CardPhoto Image Moving ImageSelecting the Photo Quality Select the Image QualityNumber of Images on the Memory Card Selecting the recording Photo Size VP-D975Wi only Press the Menu buttonMenu list will appear OK buttonSetting the File Number Taking a Photo Image Jpeg on the Memory Card To view a Single Image To view a Slide ShowTo view the Multi Display Viewing Photo Images JpegProtection from accidental Erasure Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images Deleting All Images at Once Message Do you want to delete all? is displayedFormatting a Memory Card Recording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory Card Saving Moving Images onto a Memory CardRecording time available on the Memory Card Digital Still Camera Mode VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Press the √ PLAY/STILL button Recording Photo Image from a Cassette Photo Copy Removing the Print Mark Marking Images for Printing Print MarkPictBridgeTM VP-D375Wi/D975Wi only Connecting To a PrinterPrinting Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTM Setting the Number of Prints Setting the Date/Time Imprint OptionCanceling the Printing Selecting ImagesConnecting to a DV Device DVD Recorder, Camcorder, etc Connecting to a PCIeee 1394 Data Transfer System RequirementsVP-D371i/D371Wi D372WHi VP-D375Wi/D975Wi Using USB Interface USB Interface VP-D375Wi/D975Wi onlySelecting the USB Device USB Connect Program Installation Installing DV Media PRO ProgramDisconnecting the USB Cable Connecting to a PCUsing the PC Camera Function Using the USB Streaming Function Using the removable Disk FunctionMaintenance After Finishing a RecordingUsable Cassette Tapes Save RECCleaning the Video Heads Cleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderPower sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadColour system PAL-compatible Countries/RegionsTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSelf Diagnosis Display Moisture Condensation103 104 Setting menu items Sub Menu Functions Available Mode Camera PlayerModels with a ‘i’ suffix do feature DVIEEE1394/AVAnalog Main Menu Sub Menu Functions Available mode Camera PlayerSpecifications Model Name VP-D371i/D371Wi/D372WHi/D375Wi/D975WiIndex AF/MFPower Sources United Kingdom Only Blue = Neutralbrown = LiveUnited Kingdom Ellas Greece Fourlis Trade A.E.B.E Contact Samsung World Wide This Camcorder is Manufactured by