Samsung SCL770, SCL750, SCL710, SCL700 manual Checking, Symptom Explanation/Solution

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Troubleshooting

Checking

If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to troubleshoot the problem.

If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of:

The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder.

Your warranty, if applicable.

Then contact your nearest authorized service center.

Symptom

 

Explanation/Solution

You cannot switch the

Check the battery pack (see page 23)

camcorder on.

 

or the AC power adapter. (see page 22)

 

 

 

Start/Stop does not

Check the POWER, set it to CAMERA.

operate while recording

You have reached the end of the cassette.

 

Check the record protection tab on the cassette. (see page 26)

 

 

 

The camcorder goes

You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY

off automatically.

 

for more than 5 minutes without using it.(see page 28)

 

The battery pack is fully used up. (see page 25)

 

 

 

The battery pack is

The atmospheric temperature is too low. (see page 25)

quickly exhausted.

The battery pack has not been charged fully.(see page 23)

 

The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.

 

 

Use another battery pack.

 

 

 

You cannot eject the

The battery pack is fully used up.

cassette from the

A mechanical fault might have occurred. (see page 68)

compartment.

 

 

 

 

 

The DATE/TIME indicator

The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up. (see page 21)

flashes more than 2 times

 

 

when you set the

 

 

camcorder to CAMERA.

 

 

 

 

 

The playback picture

The video heads might be dirty. (see page 66)

is poor.

 

 

You cannot operate any

A mechanical fault might have occurred (see page 68).

functions on the camcorder.

 

 

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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 POWER-CORD Protection Power SourcesVentilation Outdoor Antenna GroundingDamage Requiring Service Power LinesReplacement Parts Safety CheckUser Installer Caution Getting to Know Your Camcorder FeaturesBLC EasyFront View CustomREC Search REW Speaker Side ViewMenu ON/OFF Enter MFBattery Eject Snap SHOT/D.ZOOM Battery EjectRear View START/STOPOSD On Screen Display Volume Easy & Custom Operation modeTime see Title seeAccessories Supplied with Camcorder Basic AccessoriesOptional Accessories Remote Control Battery Installation Remote Control SCL710/L750/L770 onlySelf Timer Recording Description of ButtonsAdjusting the Hand Strap and Shoulder Strap PreparingCamera Shoulder Strap Lithium Battery InstallationTo use the AC Power Adapter Connecting the Power SourceHow long will the battery last for recording? To use the Battery PackRecharging the Battery Pack OFFUsing the Battery Pack Tips for Battery Identification Battery Level DisplayInserting and Ejecting a Cassette Inserting and Ejecting a CassettePress the Eject button Recording possibleBattery Basic RecordingMaking Your First Recording REC Search Press briefly REC SearchHints for Stable Image Recording Recording with the LCD monitorRecording with the Viewfinder Adjusting the LCD Focus Adjusting Focus of the ViewfinderPlayer Playing back a tape on the LCDREW PlayControlling the Sound from the Speaker Adjusting the LCD during PlayViewing a Still Picture Picture SearchAdvanced Recording Zooming In and OutMove the zoom lever a little for a gradual zoom Digital Zoom Setting the Digital Zoom ON/OFF SCL750/L770 only Setting the Digital Zoom ON/OFF SCL700/L710 onlyZoom Easy Mode for Beginners Example When the Custom SET is set as follows CUSTOM-Creating your own customized recording settingsDIS Digital Image Stabilizer, SCL750/L770 only Manual Focusing Auto FocusingBLC off 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 the DATE/TIMERecording the DATE/TIME Selecting and Recording a Title Selecting a Language and Setting a TitleGERMAN/ITALIAN/SPANISH/RUSSIAN Recording a TitleFade In and Out To Stop Recording using Fade in / Fade OUTTo Start Recording Fade OUT Approx secondsPIP Picture-In-Picture, SCL750/L770 only Snap Shot SCL750/L770 only White Balance Setting a White Balance ModeDemonstration Setting the Date/Title Color After Recording Lighting TechniquesConnecting to a TV which has an Audio and Video input jack Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jackPlaying back a Tape To watch with LCDPlayback To view a Still picture Playback pause Various Functions in Player modeTo locate a scene picture search Zero Return SCL710/L750/L770 onlySetting the Speaker ON/OFF Volume controlDSE in Player mode Playing back the Tape USB interface SCL770 only Transferring a Digital Image through a USB ConnectionSystem Requirements How to install the program Installing USB Media 2.0 ProgramUSB interface SCL770 only Connecting to a PC USB CableUSB Audio Cable Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder MaintenanceUsing Your Camcorder Abroad Using Your Camcorder AbroadPower sources Color systemTroubleshooting Self Diagnosis DisplayDisplay Blinking Inform that Action Checking Symptom Explanation/SolutionTroubleshooting DEW Moisture CondensationConnectors SpecificationsSystem SCL700/L710/L750/L770 LCD monitorIndex Auto FocusingIndex Warranty Samsung Limited WarrantyExclusions What is not Covered Samsung Electronics’ Internet Home This Camcorder is Manufactured by

SCL700, SCL770, SCL710, SCL750 specifications

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