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Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder

Cleaning the VIEWFINDER

1.Pull the VIEWFINDER out.

2.As shown in the illustration, press the fix button located on the left side of the camcorder section adjacent to the VIEWFINDER with a sharp object and pull the VIEWFINDER out.

3.Clean the VIEWFINDER lens and the lens on the camcorder with a soft cotton swab.

4.Once the cleaning is completed, place the VIEWFINDER back on to the camcorder.

Cleaning the Video Heads

To ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures display square block-shaped noise or distortion or if only a blue screen appears during playback, as the video heads may be dirty.

1.Set the power switch to VCR mode.

2.Insert the cleaning tape.

3.Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.

4.Press the (STOP) button after 10 seconds.

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Notes

Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.

If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation.

If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service centre.

Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.

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Samsung VP-D190MSI manual Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder, Cleaning the Viewfinder, Cleaning the Video Heads

VP-D190MSI, VP-D190MS specifications

The Samsung VP-D190MS and VP-D190MSI are compact and versatile digital camcorders designed to cater to the needs of both amateur and aspiring videographers. Renowned for their ease of use and rich feature set, these camcorders stand out in an era where portability and functionality are paramount. Both models share a strikingly similar design but offer unique features that make them appealing to different users.

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