Samsung SCL810 manual Maintenance, Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder

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Maintenance

Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder

Cleaning the Viewfinder

◆ Releasing the Eyecap

1. Pull the VIEWFINDER up and then turn the screw counter-clockwise.

2. Pull the EYECAP out.

3. Clean the EYECAP and the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower.

◆ Reattaching the Eyecap

4.Put the EYECAP on the VIEWFINDER.

5. Put the screw back on.

Cleaning the LCD panel

Open the LCD monitor and wipe it gently with a soft cloth.

Be careful not to damage the panel.

Cleaning the Video Heads

✤To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads.

✤When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible, the video heads may be dirty. a. Normal Picture

b, c. Noisy Picture	a	b	c
If this happens, clean the video heads
with a dry type cassette cleaner.

1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.

2. Insert the cleaning tape.

3.Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

4.Press the ■ (STOP) button after about 30 seconds.

Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette. If it is still bad, repeat the operation. If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center.

Storing the Camcorder

1.You must detach the BATTERY PACK from the

camcorder when storing.

2. Keep the camcorder in a ventilated, dry and warm place.

3. Do not keep the camcorder in a place where the temperature often changes, such as in a car.

4.Keep the camcorder in a stable place.

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Contents Video Camcorder Contents Maintenance TroubleshootingPlaying back a Tape English For example Lithium Battery Must be Recycled or Disposed of Properly Minutes off timer in Standby mode Safety Instructions Ventilation Power SourcesPOWER-CORD Protection Outdoor Antenna GroundingReplacement Parts Power LinesDamage Requiring Service Safety CheckUser Installer Caution BLC FeaturesGetting to Know Your Camcorder EasyCustom Front ViewVideo Light Lens REC Search REWSide View SpeakerMenu ON/OFF Rear View Battery EjectBattery Eject Snap SHOT/D.ZOOM START/STOPOSD On Screen Display Time see Operation modeVolume Easy & Custom Title seeAccessories Supplied with Camcorder Basic AccessoriesOptional Accessories Self Timer Recording Remote Control SCL860/L870 onlyRemote Control Battery Installation Description of ButtonsAdjusting 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 recording? OFFUsing the Battery Pack Battery Level Display Tips for Battery IdentificationPress the Eject button Inserting and Ejecting a CassetteInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Recording possibleBattery Basic RecordingMaking Your First Recording REC Search REC Search Press brieflyHints for Stable Image Recording Recording with the LCD monitorRecording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Adjusting Focus of the Viewfinder FocusREW Playing back a tape on the LCDPlayer PlayViewing a Still Picture Adjusting the LCD during PlayControlling the Sound from the Speaker Picture SearchAdvanced Recording Zooming In and OutMove the zoom lever a little for a gradual zoom Digital Zoom Setting the Digital Zoom ON/OFF SCL860/L870 only Setting the Digital Zoom ON/OFF SCL810 onlyZoom Easy Mode for Beginners CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settings Example When the Custom SET is set as followsDIS Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL860/L870 only Auto Focusing Manual FocusingBLC BLC offProgram AE Automatic Exposure Setting the Program AEAutomatic Exposure mode DSE Digital Special Effects in Camera mode Selecting and recording DSE effects Setting and Recording the DATE/TIME Setting a DATE/TIMERecording the DATE/TIME Selecting a Language and Setting a Title Selecting and Recording a TitleRecording a Title GERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIANTo Start Recording To Stop Recording using Fade in / Fade OUTFade In and Out Fade OUT Approx secondsPIP Picture-In-Picture, SCL860/L870 only Snap Shot SCL860/L870 only Setting a White Balance Mode White BalanceDemonstration Setting the Date/Title Color Lighting Techniques After RecordingPlaying back a Tape Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackConnecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack To watch with LCDPlayback To locate a scene picture search Various Functions in Player modeTo view a Still picture Playback pause Zero Return SCL860/L870 onlySetting the Speaker ON/OFF Volume controlDSE in Player mode Playing back the Tape USB interface SCL870 only Transferring a Digital Image through a USB ConnectionSystem Requirements Installing USB Media 2.0 Program How to install the programUSB interface SCL870 only Connecting to a PC USB CableUSB Audio Cable Maintenance Cleaning and Taking care of the CamcorderPower sources Using Your Camcorder AbroadUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Color systemTroubleshooting Self Diagnosis DisplayDisplay Blinking Inform that Action Symptom Explanation/Solution CheckingTroubleshooting Moisture Condensation DEWSystem SCL810/L860/L870 SpecificationsConnectors LCD monitorAuto Focusing IndexIndex Warranty Samsung Limited WarrantyExclusions What is not Covered This Camcorder is Manufactured by Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home