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Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintaining 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 a blue screen appears.
1. This function works only in <Player> mode. ➥page 19
2. Set the [Mode] switch to [TAPE].
3. Insert the cleaning tape.
4. Press the
[√√
/
■■
(PLAY/STILL)
]
button.
5. Press the
[■ (STOP)]
button after 10 seconds.
[ Notes ]
■
Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.
- 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 Authorized Service
Centre. (blue screen)
(blue screen)
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