Samsung SC-D381 user manual Troubleshooting

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troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

Before contacting a Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call.

Self Diagnosis Display

Display

Blinking

Informs that...

 

Action

 

 

 

 

slow

The battery pack is almost discharged.

Change to a charged one.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape end!

slow

When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes.

Prepare a new one.

Tape end!

no

The tape reached its end.

Change to a new one.

No Tape!

slow

There is no tape in camcorder.

Insert a tape.

Protection!

slow

The tape is protected from recording.

If you want to record, release the protection.

 

 

....D

 

 

1.

Eject the tape.

 

 

 

 

2.

Turn the camcorder off.

 

 

L

 

 

 

 

slow

The camcorder has some mechanical fault.

3.

Eject the battery pack.

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

4.

Insert the battery pack.

 

 

R

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

* If unresolved contact your local Samsung service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

slow

Moisture condensation has formed in the camcorder.

See page 102

Self Diagnosis Display in M.Cam/M.Player Modes (SC-D383/D385 only)

Display

Blinking

Informs that...

Action

No Memory Card!

slow

There is no memory card in the camcorder.

Insert a memory card.

Memory full!

slow

There is not enough memory to record.

Change to a new memory card.

Erase recorded image.

 

 

 

No image!

slow

There are no images recorded on the memory card.

Record new images.

Write protect!

slow

The memory card is record protected.

Release the write protect tab on the memory card.

Protect!

slow

You tried to delete a protected image.

Cancel the image protection.

Read error!

slow

The camcorder can not play back.

Format the memory card or insert a memory card recorded

on this camcorder.

 

 

 

Write error!

slow

The camcorder can not record.

Format the memory card or change to a new memory card.

Not formatted!

slow

The memory card needs to be formatted.

Format a memory card. (see page 81)

Now deleting...

slow

When progressing file delete.

Wait until deleting is finished.

Memory Card Error!

slow

The inserted memory card is not recognized by the

Eject and re-insert the memory card.

camcorder.

Try another memory card.

 

 

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Contents SC-D381 SC-D382 SC-D383 SC-D385 Digital Video CamcorderFeatures of Your NEW Minidv Camcorder Important safety instructions Safety warningsCamcorder, follow these basic safety precautions Ventilation Power Sources Power Lines FCC Warning User Installer CautionAdjusting the LCD Screen PrecautionsServicing & Replacement Parts Contents Initial Setting Display Menu Setting Playback Ieee 1394 Data Transfer What is Included with Your Minidv Camcorder Front & Left View Left Side View Right & TOP View Rear & Bottom View Mode button Mode indicator Camera / Player mode DC in JackDisplay button Using the Remote Control SC-D382/D385 onlyPreparation Using the Hand Strap & Lens CoverHand Strap Attaching the Lens CoverPrecaution regarding the button-type battery Installing the BUTTON-TYPE BatteryInserting / Ejecting the battery pack Using the Battery PackCharging the Battery Pack IA-BP80W Charging indicatorBattery Pack Management Battery Level DisplayAmount of continuous recording time available depends on Connecting a Power Source Using a Household Power SourceTurning the miniDV camcorder on and off Basic Minidv Camcorder OperationOSD in Camera Mode Screen Indicators in Camera / Player ModesOSD in Player Mode OSD in M.Player Mode OSD in M.Cam ModeSwitching the information display mode Using the Display ButtonChecking the remaining battery Handling Quick Menus with the Joystick Using the JoystickQuick Menu In M.Cam / M.Player modes SC-D383/D385 only Quick Menu In Camera /Player modesSetting the Clock Clock SET Initial setting system menu settingTurning the date and time display on/off Display illustrations in this manualOr Player Setting the Beep Sound Beep Sound Setting the Shutter Sound Shutter Sound Joystick Selecting the OSD Language LanguageTo exit, press the Menu button Viewing the Demonstration Demonstration Setting the Guideline Guideline Initial setting display menu settingLCD Bright LCD Color Adjusting the LCD Screen LCD BRIGHT/LCD ColorDisplaying the Date / Time Date / Time Initial settingdisplay menu settingSetting the TV Display TV Display Inserting / Ejecting a Cassette Basic recordingVarious Recording Techniques Making Your First Recording To cancel the Easy Q mode Recording with Ease for Beginners Easy Q ModeMenu button unavailable during EASY.Q operation To zoom Zooming in and OUTTo zoom out 00030 Wide Record Search Joystick Reviewing and Searching a RecordingTo perform the backward search To perform the normal searchTo Start Recording Using the Fade on and OFFTo Stop Recording Auto Focus Auto Focus / Manual FocusSetting the Shutter Speed Setting the Shutter Speed & ExposureRecommended Shutter Speeds when Recording Setting the ExposureAdvanced recording Selecting the Record Mode & Audio Mode Rec Mode & Audio ModeCutting Wind Noise Windcut Plus Selecting the Real Stereo Function Real Stereo Setting the Program AE Program AE High SandSetting the White Balance White Balance Select Custom WB Setting the white balance manuallyApplying Visual Effects Visual Effect Mirror SepiaEmboss2  Pastel2Mirror Visual Effect Setting the 169 Wide mode 169 WideUsing the Tele Macro Macro DIS function works only in Camera mode. Setting the Digital Image Stabilizer DISBLC Off BLC On Using Back Light Compensation Mode BLCSelecting the Digital Zoom Zooming In and Out with Digital Zoom Digital ZoomTape Photo Recording Using the Color Nite C.NITELight function works only in Camera and M.Cam mode. Using the Light Light SC-D382/d383/d385 onlyVisual Effect, DIS , Digital Zoom, C.Nite Recording a Photo Image on a Tape -TAPE Photo RecordingSearching for a Photo Image on a Tape Photo Search Playing Back a Tape on the LCD Screen PlaybackPlayback/Pause Various Functions while in Player ModePicture Search Forward/Reverse Slow Playback Forward/Reverse SC-D382/D385 onlyX2 Playback Forward/Reverse SC-D382/D385 only Frame Advance To play back frame by frame SC-D382/D385 onlyReverse Playback SC-D382/D385 only Forward frame advanceAudio Dubbing SC-D382/d385 only Dubbed Audio Playback Audio Select Audio Effect Connection Connecting to a TV that has Audio/Video Input JacksPLaying BacK a Tape on a Tv scReen Play back the tape Connecting to a TV that has no Audio/Video Input JacksCopying a Camcorder Tape onto a Video Tape When Copying is CompletePlayer Voice+ function works only in Player mode. Using the VOICE+ FunctionUsing a Memory Card Usable Memory Card not supplied Digital still camera mode SC-D383/D385 onlyMovie image file Structure of Folders and Files on the Memory CardNumber of Images on the Memory Card Image formatRecording time available on a Memory Card Setting the File Number File No Taking a Photo Image Jpeg on the Memory Card To view a Single Image Viewing Photo Images JpegTo view a Slide Show To view the Multi DisplayProtection from accidental Erasure Protect Deleting Photo Images and Moving Images Delete Using the JoystickMessage Do you want to delete? is displayed Move up the Joystick to select DeleteMessage Do you want to delete all? is displayed Deleting All Images at OnceFormatting a Memory Card format Saving moving images onto a Memory Card Recording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory CardRecording Moving Images Mpeg on a Memory Card Move the Joystick Before operation Recording AN Image from a Tape AS a Photo Image0033023 Removing the Print Mark Marking Images for Printing Print MarkConnecting To a Printer Printing Your Pictures Using the PictBridgeTMTurn your printers power off Select switch to CardSetting the Date/Time Imprint Option Setting the Number of PrintsCanceling the Printing Selecting ImagesIeee 1394 data transfer Connecting to a PCSystem Requirements Press the Recording start/stop button to start recording Recording with a DV Connection CableUSB Connection Speed depending on the System USB interface SC-D383/D385 onlyEnglish Selecting the USB Device USB Connect Before you start Installing the Software DV Media Pro ProgramUsing the Removable Disk Function Disconnecting the USB CableUsing the PC camera Function How to store a tape MaintenanceAfter Finishing a Recording Usable Cassette TapesBlue screen Power sources Using Your Minidv Camcorder AbroadOn TV color systems Troubleshooting TroubleshootingRecording start/stop button does not Moisture CondensationMode Setting menu itemsAvailable Mode Model Name SC-D381/ SC-D382 / SC-D383/ SC-D385 SpecificationsSamsung Limited Warranty WarrantySamsung RoHS compliant