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O If you encounter any problem using your camcorder, check the following before requesting service.
If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact Samsung customer service at 1-800-SAMSUNG.
Symptoms and solutions
Power
Symptom :: :i
The power turns off automatically.
Power cannot be turned off.
The battery pack is quickly discharged.
Displays
Explanation/Solution: : : : :: :
o ls "Auto Power Off" set to "6Min"? If no button is pressed for about 6 minutes in
STBY mode, the DVD camcorder is automatically turned off. To disable this option,
Set "Auto Power Off" to "Off." _page 80
• The battery pack is almost exhausted. Charge the battery pack or replace it with a
charged one. Use the AC power adaptor.
• Remove the battery pack or unplug AC power adaptor, and connect the power supply
to the camcorder again before turning it on,
o The ambient temperature is too low.
o The battery pack is not fully charged. Charge the battery pack again.
• The battery pack reached its lifespan and cannot be recharged, Use another battery
pack.
Symptom : :: :
The LCD is turned off.
The image in the Viewfinder is blurred.
The screen of TV or LCD displays
distorted images or has black bars at
the top/bottom or utmost left!right
Unknown indicator appears on the LCD
screen.
An afterimage remains on the LCD
screen.
The LCD screen is black with indicators
appeared only.
Explanation/Solution: : :i
o Keep away from magnetic materials. When magnetic material is near the left side of
the DVD camcorder, the LCD may be turned off but it is not a malfunction.
• The Viewfinder lens has not been adiusted.
o Adjust the Viewfinder control lever until the indicators displayed on the Viewfinder
come into sharp focus.
• tt can occur when recording or v_ew_ng a 16:9-ratio image on a 4:3-ratio -IV..or vice
versa. For more details, see the display specification,
o A warning indicator or message appears on the screen, _pages 103-104
° This occurs if you disconnect the AC power adaptor or remove the battery pack
before turningthe power off.
o Check the lens cover. Open the lens cover if closed.
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