Cleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderCleaning 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 a blue screen appears.

•This function works only in Player mode. ➥page 18

1. Set the Select switch to TAPE. (VP-D385( i ) only)

(blue screen)

2.Press the MODE button to set Player ( ).

3.Insert a cleaning tape.

4.Press the Joystick.

5.Move down the Joystick (▼) after 10 seconds.

•Check the quality of the picture using a video cassette.

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

•Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.

•Some cleaning cassette products stop automatically. Refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions for detailed information. If the problem continues after the cleaning, consult your nearest Samsung dealer or Authorised Service Centre. (blue screen)

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