maintenance & additional information

MAINTENANCE

The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy this product for many years.

Cautions when storing

For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.

-Remove the battery and AC power adaptor.

-Remove the memory card.

Cleaning the camcorder

Before cleaning, turn off the camcorder and remove the battery and AC power adaptor.

To clean the exterior

-Wipe gently with a soft dry cloth. Do not apply excessive force when cleaning. Gently rub the surface.

-Do not use benzene or thinner to clean the camcorder. The exterior coating could peel off or the case could deteriorate.

To clean the LCD screen

Wipe very gently with a soft dry cloth. Be careful not to damage the screen.

To clean the lens

Use a blower brush to remove dust and wipe the lens gently with a soft dry cloth. If necessary, wipe gently with lens paper or tissue.

-Mold may form if the lens is left dirty.

-If the lens looks dim, turn off the camcorder and leave it off for about 1 hour.

LCD screen

To prolong its service life, do not rub the LCD screen with a coarse cloth.

Be aware of the following LCD screen phenomena. They are not malfunctions.

-When you use the camcorder, the surface around the LCD screen may heat up.

-If you leave the power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot.

-When using the camcorder in cold conditions, an afterimage may appear on the LCD screen.

An LCD screen is manufactured using advanced technology which creates screens with pixel failure rates of less than 0.01%. However, a black or bright spot (red, blue, white) may appear in the center of the LCD screen and up to two spots may appear outside the center. These spots, which are normally incurred during the manufacturing process, do not affect the recorded images.

When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using

What is dew condensation?

Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a location where there is a significant temperature difference from the previous location. The dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder, and on the reflection lens. If there is dew on or in your camcorder, it may cause the camcorder to malfunction or damage the camcorder when you turn the power on.

Exactly when does dew condensation occur?

When you move the camera to a location with a higher temperature than the previous location, or when you move it to a hot area suddenly. Examples:

-You record outside in cold weather during the winter and then move the camera in indoors.

-You record outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A/C was running.

What can I do?

Turn the power off, detach the battery, and leave the camcorder in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it.

Use the camcorder after dew condensation is completely disappeared.

Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder. For service, contact

80your nearest Samsung authorised service centre.

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Samsung HMX-U20LP/EDC, HMX-U20RP/EDC, HMX-U20BP/EDC, HMX-U20SP/EDC manual Maintenance, Cleaning the camcorder, LCD screen

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