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Troubleshooting

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

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

You cannot switch the

Check the Battery pack or the AC Power adapter.

Camcorder on.

 

Start/Stop button

Check the Power switch is set to CAMERA.

does not operate

You have reached the end of the cassette.

while recording.

Check the record protection tab on the cassette.

 

 

The Camcorder shuts

You have left the Camcorder set to STBY for more

than 5 minutes without using it.

off automatically.

The Battery pack is fully exhausted.

 

 

 

Charge runs out

The atmospheric temperature is too low.

The Battery pack has not been charged fully.

quickly.

The Battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be

 

recharged, Use another Battery pack.

 

 

When you see a blue

The video heads may be dirty.

screen during

Clean the head with a cleaning tape.

playback.

 

 

 

A vertical strip appears

The contrast between the subject and the background

on the screen when

is too great for the Camcorder to operate normally.

recording a dark

Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or

background.

use the BLC function while you are recording in bright

 

Surroundings.

The image in the

The Viewfinder lens has not been adjusted.

Adjust the Viewfinder control lever until the indicators

Viewfinder is blurred.

displayed on the Viewfinder come into sharp focus.

 

 

 

Auto focus does not

Check the Manual Focus menu.

work.

Auto focus does not work in the Manual Focus mode.

 

 

Play, FF or REW

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

button does not work.

You have reached the beginning or end of the cassette.

When you see a

This is normal operation and it is not a failure or

mosaic pattern

defect.

during playback

The tape may be damaged. Replace the tape.

search.

Cleaning the video heads (see page 113).

 

 

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SC-D355, SC-D352, SC-D354 specifications

The Samsung SC-D354, SC-D352, and SC-D355 are part of Samsung's compact camcorder line, showcasing a range of features that cater to both amateur and semi-professional videographers. These models, despite being compact, are packed with advanced technologies and characteristics that enhance the video capturing experience.

One of the main features of these camcorders is their built-in storage capability, allowing users to record video and audio in high-quality formats. The SC-D354 along with its counterparts supports various recording formats, ensuring versatility when it comes to playback compatibility with different devices. The camcorders are designed with high-resolution sensors that deliver sharp and clear video, capturing details even in low-light conditions.

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