Samsung VP-W80 Owner'S Instruction Manual Download

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ENGLISH

Troubleshooting Check

Checking

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If you run into any problem using the camcorder, use the following table to try and resolve the problem.

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If these instructions do not allow you to solve the problem, take a note of:

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The model and serial number marked on the bottom of the camcorder.

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Your warranty, if applicable.

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Then contact your nearest authorized service centre.

Symptom

Explanation/Solution

You cannot switch the camcorder on.

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Check the battery pack (see page 19)
or the AC power adapter. (see page 18)

Start/Stop does not operate while

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Check the POWER set it to CAMERA.

shooting.

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You have reached the end of the cassette.

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Check the record protection tab on the cassette. (see page 22)

The camcorder goes off automatically.

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You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY
for more than 5 minutes without using it.(see page 24)

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The battery pack is fully used up. (see page 21)

The battery pack is quickly exhausted.

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The atmospheric temperature is too low. (see page 21)

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The battery pack has not been charged fully.(see page 19)

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The battery pack is completely dead, and cannot be recharged.
Use another battery pack.

You cannot eject the cassette from

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The battery pack is fully discharged.

the compartment.

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A mechanical fault may have occurred. (see page 57)

The DATE/TIME indicator flashes

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The lithium battery is not installed or is fully used up. (see page 17)

more than 2 times when you set the
camcorder to CAMERA.

The playback picture is in poor quality.

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The video heads might be dirty. (see page 55)

You can do nothing

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A mechanical fault may have occurred. (see page 57)

with the camcorder.

00606F VP-W80/W87 UK (45-64) 2/17/03 11:25 AM Page 58

Summary of Contents for VP-W80

Page 1: ...struction book thoroughly and retain it for future reference ELECTRONICS This product meets the intent of Directive 89 336 CEE 73 23 CEE 93 68 CEE ENGLISH START STOP SELF TIM ER ZERO RETURN STILL CO UN TER RESET WIDE TELE DIS PLAY GB VP W80U VP W80 W87 W87D Hi 00606F VP W80 W87 UK 1 19 2 17 03 11 22 AM Page 101 ...

Page 2: ...ing the First recording 23 Tips for Stable Image Shooting 25 Recording with the Viewfinder 25 Adjusting the Focus of the VIEWFINDER 25 Reviewing a recording 26 Viewing a Still Picture 27 Picture Search 27 Zooming In and Out 28 Digital Zoom 29 EASY mode for beginners 31 CUSTOM Creating your own customized recording settings 32 Basic Shooting Advanced Shooting Features 8 Descriptions Front View Side...

Page 3: ... Balance 47 Demonstration 48 Setting the Date TITLE Colour 49 Lighting Techniques 50 Playing back the Tape To watch on a TV monitor 51 Various Functions in PLAYER mode 53 DSE in PLAYER mode 54 Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder 54 Cleaning the Viewfinder 54 Cleaning the Video Heads 55 Storing the Camcorder 55 Maintenance Self Diagnosis Display 57 Checking 58 Moisture Condensation 60 Trouble...

Page 4: ...Precautions regarding the LENS Do not allow any metal objects to touch the terminals as this can cause a short circuit and damage the battery pack Keep the terminals clean The camera adapter or battery pack will not work properly if the terminals are dirty Check them before use and wipe them with a dry cloth or tissue if necessary 00606F VP W80 W87 UK 1 19 2 17 03 11 22 AM Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...you take the camcorder from cold temperatures outside to warm temperatures inside during the winter When you take the camcorder from cool temperatures inside to hot temperatures outside during the summer 2 If the DEW protection feature activates leave the camcorder in a dry and warm room with the cassette compartment open and the battery removed 3 If the DEW protection feature activates unexpected...

Page 6: ...Keep the LITHIUM BATTERY out of the reach of children Should the battery be swal lowed consult a doctor immediately The lithium battery maintains the clock function TITLE CUSTOM function and preset contents memory even if the battery pack or AC power adapter is removed The lithium battery for the camcorder lasts about 8 10 months under normal operation from time of installation When the lithium ba...

Page 7: ...era can be held steady see page 16 Do not insert your hand in the hand strap forcibly as it may result in damage to the buckle To ensure normal recording and clear pictures ensure that the heads are kept clean When playing back the pictures if they are noisy or hardly visible the video heads may be dirty If this happens clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner Do not use a wet type c...

Page 8: ...arious special effects see page 38 Program AE Auto Exposure The Program AE allows the shutter speed and aperture to be adjusted to the type of subject being filmed see page 36 DIS VP W87 W87D only The DIS compensates for unstable images caused by hand shake particularly at high magnification see page 33 22x High ratio zoom lens Zooming is a recording technique that lets you change the size of the ...

Page 9: ...ee page 53 5 DATE TIME STOP DATE TIME works in CAMERA mode see page 40 STOP works in PLAYER mode see page 52 6 TAPE EJECT see page 22 Used to eject the tape 7 EVF Electronic Viewfinder 8 MIC MIC works in CAMERA mode 9 Remote sensor VP W87 W87D only see page 15 10 EASY EASY works in CAMERA mode 11 CUSTOM CUSTOM works in CAMERA mode 12 VIDEO LIGHT VP W87 W87D only 3 PLAY STILL LIGHT 4 REC SEARCH FF ...

Page 10: ... CAMERA mode 18 DSE see page 38 DSE works in CAMERA and PLAYER mode 19 BLC see page 35 BLC works in CAMERA mode 20 FADE see page 44 FADE works in CAMERA mode 21 DC Jack see page 18 22 Recharging Indicator see page 19 23 S VIDEO out VP W80 W87 W87D only 24 Lithium Battery see page 17 Side View 24 Lithium Battery 14 MENU ON OFF 13 BATTERY EJECT 15 ENTER MF 16 UP DOWN Dial 21 DC Jack 22 Recharging In...

Page 11: ...see page 23 START STOP works in CAMERA mode 33 Battery pack compartment see page 19 34 D ZOOM SNAP SHOT D ZOOM works in CAMERA mode VP W80U W80 only see page 30 SNAP SHOT works in CAMERA mode VP W87 W87D only see page 46 35 External MIC see page 61 VP W87 W87D only 25 ZOOM 26 Cassette Compartment 28 AUDIO VIDEO out 29 LENS cap 30 Hand Strap 34 D ZOOM SNAP SHOT 27 Hooks for Shoulder Strap 32 START ...

Page 12: ... Indicates manual focus is on Auto Focus is not displayed e BLC see page 35 Indicates BLC is activating f Program AE see page 36 Indicates Program AE mode is activating g Self record waiting timer VP W87 W87D only see page 15 Indicates 10 seconds timer h Self record recording timer VP W87 W87D only see page 15 30 seconds or END i Date see page 40 Displays the date of the recording OSD in CAMERA mo...

Page 13: ... the EASY or CUSTOM mode is active q DEW condensation see page 60 Visable if moisture or condesation is detected within the camera r Digital zoom see page 29 Shows the digital zoom is active s Snap Shot VP W87 W87D only see page 46 Shows the remaining available time for Snap Shot recording t PB DSE see page 54 Shows that the PB DSE mode is active u Zero return VP W87 W87D only see page 53 Shows th...

Page 14: ... VP W87 W87D only see page 15 Lithium Battery for Clock TYPE CR2025 see page 17 Optional Accessory 9 Scart adapter see page 51 10 S VIDEO cable VP W80 W87 W87D only see page 52 Note Optional accessories may be included with the camcorder depending on the country in which it is purchased 1 AC Power Adapter 2 AC cord 3 Battery Pack 5 Shoulder Strap 4 AUDIO VIDEO Cable ST AR T ST OP SE LF TIM ER ZE R...

Page 15: ...corder The remote control doesn t work Insert Lithium Battery following the and markings Be careful not to reverse the polarity of the battery Self Recording with the Remote Control The Self Timer function on the remote control allows you to start and stop recording automatically Example recording yourself Two options are available WAIT 10S SELF 30S wait 10 seconds followed by 30 seconds of record...

Page 16: ...ART STOP SELF TIMER ZERO RETURN STILL COUNTER RESET WIDE TELE DISPLAY 3 START STOP SELF TIMER ZERO RETURN STILL COUNTER RESET WIDE TELE DISPLAY 2 WAIT 10S SELF 30S CAMERA 1 Set power switch to CAMERA 2 Press Self Timer button until the appropriate indicator is displayed on the Viewfinder WAIT 10S SELF 30S WAIT 10S SELF END 3 Press START STOP button to start the timer After approximately 10 seconds...

Page 17: ...from the base of the camera 2 Insert the side of the lithium battery toward the bottom of the holder 3 Reinsert the lithium battery holder into the slot on the base of the camera Note The battery holder will only fit one way to avoid possible incorrect insertion Warning Keep LITHIUM BATTERIES out of the reach of the children Should any battery be swallowed consult a doctor immediately Lithium Batt...

Page 18: ...ferent according to the regional conditions 3 Connect the other end of the DC cable to DC jack of the camcorder 4 To set the camcorder to CAMERA mode a Hold down the tab of the power switch and push the switch to CAMERA mode b Make sure that the Lens Cap is opened c Make sure that the image appears in the Viewfinder Note If the adapter is used next to the TV or the camcorder it may cause the TV or...

Page 19: ...indicating the battery is charging Flashing once a second the battery is less than 50 charged Flashing twice a second the battery is between 50 75 charged Flashing three times a second the battery is between 75 100 charged Constantly stays on Charging is complet On for a second and off for a second there is an error and the charger needs to be reset 5 If recharging is completed separate the camcor...

Page 20: ...n it is fully recharged The life and capacity of the battery pack will be reduced if the battery pack is left in temperatures above 40 C for a long period even when it is fully recharged Do not put the battery pack near any heat source fire or flames for example or left in direct sunlight Table of approximate continuous recording time based on model and battery type VP W80U W80 VP W87 W87D Approxi...

Page 21: ...ions The recording time becomes very short in a cold environment The continuous recording time in the operating instructions is measured using a fully charged battery pack in 77 F 25 C As environmental temperatures and conditions may be different when you actually use the camcorder the remaining battery time may not be the same as the approximate continuous recording times given in these instructi...

Page 22: ...s automatically Insert the cassette with the transparent window facing outward and the protection tab toward the top 2 Press the are labelled PUSH until the compartment clicks into place Note When you have recorded a cassette that you wish to keep you can protect it from being accidentally erased a Protecting a recording Slide the red tab on the cassette so that it covers the hole b Unprotecting a...

Page 23: ...f the red tab of the cassette is covering the hole STANDBY will not be displayed Have you removed the LENS CAP Make sure that the image you want to record is visable in the Viewfinder Make sure that there is enough remaining power for the expected recording time see page 21 We recommend that beginners who are using the camcorder for the first time switch the EASY mode on a To start recording press...

Page 24: ...ack to CAMERA This Auto Power Off feature is designed to save battery power and to protect the Tape Head and tapes STBY Y YY YY REC SEARCH REC SEARCH Press briefly REC SEARCH You can view a recorded picture with REC SEARCH function in STANDBY mode REC SEARCH allows you to reverse and REC SEARCH allows you to forward for as long as you keep the button pressed If you press REC SEARCH button briefly ...

Page 25: ...ace your left hand under the camcorder to support it Be sure to not touch the built in microphone 4 Choose a comfortable stable position for the shots You can lean against a wall or on a table for greater stability Do not forget to breathe gently 5 Put your eye firmly against the eyepiece 6 Use the viewfinder frame as a guide to determine the horizontal plane 7 Whenever possible use a tripod Adjus...

Page 26: ...o rewind the tape to the beginning To stop REWIND press the STOP button Camcorder stops automatically after rewinding 5 Press the PLAY STILL button to start playback You can see the video you shot in the Viewfinder To stop the PLAY operation press the STOP button Note You can also watch it on a TV screen once connecting the camcorder to a TV or VCR see page 51 1 2 3 4 5 PLAYER REW STOP PLAY STILL ...

Page 27: ...Y STILL button during playback To resume playback press the PLAY STILL button again Picture Search Press and hold FF or REW button during playback To resume normal playback release the button PLAY STILL REW FF 00606F VP W80 W87 UK 20 44 2 17 03 11 23 AM Page 27 ...

Page 28: ...DE TELE Use these features for different shots Please note that over use of the zoom feature can lead to a reduction of battery pack usage time 1 Move the zoom lever a little for a gradual zoom move it further for a high speed zoom Your zooming is monitored on the OSD 2 T Telephoto side Subject appears closer 3 W Wide angle side Subject appears further away Note MACRO If you cannot get a sharp foc...

Page 29: ...CAMERA mode 2 Make sure that the DIGITAL ZOOM feature is switched on see page 30 3 When you move the ZOOM lever to T side the picture will increase in size upto a maximum of 880 times VP W87D 990x 4 If you do not want to use the DIGITAL ZOOM set the DIGITAL ZOOM function to OFF in the MENU list see page 30 shows the digital zoom area shows the optical zoom area 880 x W T 880 x W T W T 3 T 880 x W ...

Page 30: ... the D ZOOM ON OFF button The DIGITAL ZOOM will be displayed on the screen and the DIGITAL ZOOM function will operate 3 To deactivate DIGITAL ZOOM function press the D ZOOM button again The DIGITAL ZOOM indicators disappear from the screen Note The D ZOOM ON OFF function will not operate in EASY mode MENU DIS OFF D ZOOM OFF PIP OFF DISPLAY ON WHITE BAL AUTO WL REMOCON ON CUSTOM SET EXIT MENU MENU ...

Page 31: ...ever the Date Time will only be seen if it has been previously set DIS will be displayed on VP W87 W87D only 3 Press the START STOP button to start recording Recording will begin using the basic automatic environment settings 4 Pressing the EASY button again turns the EASY mode off The camera will return to the settings that were set prior to the EASY mode being switched on Notes In the EASY mode ...

Page 32: ... follows 7 Press the START STOP button to start recording Recording will begin using the new CUSTOM settings 8 To switch Custom off press the CUSTOM button once The camera will revert to the settings that were set prior to the CUSTOM mode being switched on Notes The CUSTOM settings will be stored in the camera providing a good lithium battery has been installed Pressing the CUSTOM button displays ...

Page 33: ...NU ON OFF button The MENU list will appear 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial until DIS is highlighted 4 Press ENTER The DIS setting will change 5 Press MENU ON OFF button to end the setting When the DIS is set the DIS mark will displayed on the OSD Notes 1 It is recommended to deactivate the DIS function when using a tripod 2 The DIS function will not operate in DSE mode 3 The MENU ON OFF function will not ...

Page 34: ...nced with camcorders we recommend that you use the Auto Focus mode Manual Focusing In the following situations you should obtain better results by adjusting the focus manually a A picture containing several objects some close to the camcorder others further away b A person enveloped in fog or surrounded by snow c Very shiny or glossy surfaces like a car d People or objects moving constantly or qui...

Page 35: ... is darker than the background such as when The subject is placed in front of a window The person to be shot is wearing white or shiny clothes and is placed against a bright background the person s face is too dark to distinguish their features The subject is outdoors and the background is overcast The light source is too bright The subject is against a snowy background 1 Set the power switch to C...

Page 36: ...h very little blur 3 PORTRAIT mode For focusing on the subject and not the background The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors The shutter speed automatically varies from 1 50 to 1 1000 second depending on the picture 4 SPOTLIGHT mode To shoot correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture The shutter speed is 1 50 second 5 SAND SNOW mode For shooti...

Page 37: ...propriate symbol is displayed No Display Full Auto mode Notes The P AE mode chosen will be recorded on the tape To end the P AE function press the P AE button once or several times until the P AE Icon is no longer displayed The P AE function will not operate in EASY or CUSTOM mode The BLC function will not operate in P AE mode STBY 0 00 00 31 JAN 2003 00606F VP W80 W87 UK 20 44 2 17 03 11 23 AM Pa...

Page 38: ...ct on the image As a reference there are 50 fields in the normal picture VP W87 W87D only 4 SEPIA This mode gives the image a reddish brown pigment 5 B W Black White This mode makes the image black and white 6 NEG Negative This mode reverses the colour of the image creating a negative picture affect 7 MIRROR This mode cuts the image in half using a mirror effect 8 ART Adds a paint like effect call...

Page 39: ...tton until the desired mode is displayed 4 Press the START STOP button to start recording 5 To exit the DSE functions press the DSE button once or several times until no DSE mode is displayed on the Viewfinder Notes It is recommended that you set the DSE mode in STBY mode DSE functions will not operate in EASY mode STBY X XX XX SEPIA 00606F VP W80 W87 UK 20 44 2 17 03 11 23 AM Page 39 ...

Page 40: ...eded to maintain the clock 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 3 Press the MENU ON OFF button then the MENU list will appear 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial until CLOCK SET is highlighted 5 Press ENTER The DATE and TIME is displayed The area BLINKING indicates which part will be changed The year will be the first to blink 6 Turn the UP DOWN dial to set a desired year MENU DIS OFF D ZOOM OFF PIP OFF DISP...

Page 41: ...The entered date and time will then be displayed Recording a DATE TIME 1 Make sure that you have set the DATE TIME 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 3 Press the DATE TIME button To record the date only press the DATE TIME button once To record the date and time press the DATE TIME button twice 4 Press the START STOP button to start recording Notes If your date and time settings are not maintai...

Page 42: ... the language 1 Make sure that you have installed the LITHIUM BATTERY or have the adapter attached 2 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 3 Press the MENU ON OFF button The MENU list will be displayed 4 Turn the UP DOWN dial until TITLE SET is highlighted 5 Press ENTER Alist of available languages will appear MENU DIS OFF D ZOOM OFF PIP OFF DISPLAY ON WHITE BAL AUTO WL REMOCON ON NEXT MENU MENU CUS...

Page 43: ...ENU 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial until TITLE OFF is highlighted 4 Press ENTER to choose between OFF AUTO 10S and CONTINUE 5 Press the START STOP button to record the title with your recording If you want to change the title recording time select title recording time Select from OFF AUTO 10S CONTINUE on MENU Notes The title moves horizontally from the right side to the left side 10 seconds after you tur...

Page 44: ...release the FADE button Recording starts and the picture and sound gradually appear fade in To Stop Recording using FADE IN FADE OUT 3 When you wish to stop recording hold down the FADE button The picture and sound gradually disappear fade out 4 When the picture has disappeared press the START STOP button to stop recording a FADE OUT Approx 4 seconds b FADE IN Approx 4 seconds Gradual appearance b...

Page 45: ... DOWN dial until PIP OFF is highlighted 5 Press ENTER the PIP ON and a small screen should appear 6 Check which part you are shooting on the PIP screen and move the Zoom button to the T position to activate the DIGITAL ZOOM 7 Setting PIP ON to OFF in the MENU will make the small screen disappear and switch the PIP mode off Notes The PIP screen will be recorded if it is activated while recording Th...

Page 46: ...distinctly recorded 3 Once the SNAP SHOT button has been pressed your camcorder will automatically return to STANDBY mode after approximately 6 seconds You can check the remaining available SNAP SHOT space by looking at the time displayed on the screen To stop SNAP SHOT shooting press the SNAP SHOT button again Notes If the camcorder is knocked or shaken while taking a SNAP SHOT the image may be b...

Page 47: ... to the outdoor ambience Setting a White Balance Mode 1 Set the power switch to CAMERA mode 2 Press the MENU ON OFF button then the MENU list will be displayed 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial until WHITE BAL AUTO is highlighted 4 Press ENTER You can set it to INDOOR or OUTDOOR by pressing the ENTER button 5 Press MENU ON OFF button to exit the WHITE BALANCE setting screen Note The MENU ON OFF function wil...

Page 48: ...ERA mode 2 Press MENU ON OFF button then the MENU list will appear 3 Turn the UP DOWN dial so that DEMO is highlighted 4 Press ENTER to select ON Demonstration will start 5 Set the POWER switch to OFF to end the Demonstration Note The MENU ON OFF function will not operate in EASY or REC mode Demonstration MENU CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE OFF D TITLE COLOUR WHITE DEMO OFF EXIT MENU MENU CU...

Page 49: ...le and Date Time will appear in the colour you chose 49 ENGLISH MENU CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE OFF D TITLE COLOUR WHITE C RESET 0 00 00 DEMO OFF EXIT MENU MENU CUSTOM SET CLOCK SET TITLE SET TITLE OFF D TITLE COLOUR WHITE C RESET 0 00 00 DEMO OFF EXIT MENU DATE TITLE COLOUR SELECT WHITE WHITE YELLOW CYAN MAGENTA RED GREEN BLUE EXIT MENU DATE TITLE COLOUR SELECT YELLOW WHITE YELLOW CYAN ...

Page 50: ...cture quality is the level of brightness measured in lux The following table lists a few common situations the corresponding level of brightness and any associated recommendations Situations Brightness lux Recommendations Snow covered mountains or fields 100 000 ND filter recommended Sandy beach on a hot summer s day 100 000 On a sunny day in the middle of the afternoon 35 000 On a gloomy day an h...

Page 51: ...o The white one Audio L You can use a SCART adapter supplied optionally A provided SCART adapter will be one of the following two types Stereo type Mono type You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE The yellow one Video The white one Audio L You can use a SCART adapter supplied optionally To view the cassette on the television screen select the...

Page 52: ... battery or AC Power Adapter to the camcorder Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 3 Insert the tape you want to watch Make sure that STOP is displayed 4 Press the PLAY STILL button The recorded pictures should appear on the TV after 2 to 3 seconds Press STOP to stop playing If the tape reaches its end during playback the tape will rewind automatically Note This camcorder does not support LP record...

Page 53: ...nly The ZERO RETURN function works in STOP of PLAYER mode You can Fast Forward or Rewind to 0 00 00 automatically 1 Set power switch to PLAYER mode Make sure that STOP is displayed 2 Press ZERO RETURN button Z RETURN should displayed FF or REW works automatically Note The ZERO RETURN button does not work when the TAPE COUNTER reads 0 00 00 Notes Set the COUNTER RESET to C RESET 0 00 00 in MENU mod...

Page 54: ...LAYER mode Pressing the DSE button will scroll through the available settings Stop at the one you require Cleaning and Taking care of the Camcorder Cleaning the Viewfinder Releasing the Eyepiece 1 Pull the viewfinder up and then turn the screw counter clock wise 2 Pull the EYEPIECE away from the viewfinder 3 Clean the EYEPIECE and the VIEWFINDER screen with a soft cloth and cotton swab or a blower...

Page 55: ...ar pictures clean the video heads When the playback pictures are noisy or hardly visible the video heads may be dirty a Normal Picture b c Noisy Picture If this happens clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner 1 Set the power switch to PLAYER mode 2 Insert the cleaning tape 3 Press the PLAY STILL button 4 Press the STOP button after about 30 seconds Check the quality of the picture u...

Page 56: ... or to make a copy to a video cassette recorder the television or VCR must be PAL VP W80U W80 W87 W87D compatible and have the appropriate audio video jacks PAL compatible area Australia Austria Belgium Bulgaria China CIS Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Finland France Germany Greece Great Britain Holland Hong Kong Hungary India Iran Iraq Kuwait Libya Malaysia Mauritius Rumania Saudi Arabia Singapore ...

Page 57: ... TAPE END slow the tape has almost reached its end Prepare a new one TAPE END no the tape reached its end Change to a new one TAPE slow there is no tape in the camcorder Insert a tape PROTECTION slow the tape is protected from recording Check the red tab on the tape D EMG slow the camcorder has some 1 Eject the tape C EMG mechanical fault 2 Set to OFF R EMG 3 Detach the battery L EMG 4 Reattach th...

Page 58: ... off automatically You have left the camcorder set to STANDBY for more than 5 minutes without using it see page 24 The battery pack is fully used up see page 21 The battery pack is quickly exhausted The atmospheric temperature is too low see page 21 The battery pack has not been charged fully see page 19 The battery pack is completely dead and cannot be recharged Use another battery pack You canno...

Page 59: ...ion The contrast between the subject and the background is too great for the camcorder to operate normally Make the background bright to reduce the contrast or use the BLC function while you are shooting see page 35 The view finder lens has not been adjusted Turn the viewfinder focus ring until the screen comes into sharp focus see page 25 Set the POWER switch to PLAYER You have reached the beginn...

Page 60: ... the built in moisture sensor If there is moisture inside the camcorder DEW is displayed If this happens none of the functions except cassette ejection will work Open the cassette compartment and remove the battery for at least two hours in a warm dry room If the DEW protection feature unexpectedly activated and you want to override it Please make sure that the condensation has disappeared complet...

Page 61: ...rox 8 min Image device CCD Charge Coupled Device Optical zoom ratio 22x Focal length f 3 6 79 2 mm F 1 6 Filter diameter 46 mm Focus system Inner Macro Auto wide macro Min Illumination 0 3 lux visible Connectors Video out Mini jack 1 Vp p 75 ohms Unbalanced Audio out Mini jack 7 7 dBs imp less than 820 ohms External mic Monaural ø3 5 VP W87 W87D General Power requirement DC 8 4 V 1 5 A Power consu...

Page 62: ...NG 55 CONTENTS 2 CUSTOM 32 D DATE 40 DATE TIME 40 DC CABLE 18 DEMO 48 DEW 60 DIGITAL ZOOM 29 DIMENSION 61 DIS 33 DISPLAY 12 DSE 38 E EASY 31 EJECT 22 F FADE IN 44 FADE OUT 44 FF FAST FORWARD 53 FILTER DIAMETER 61 FOCAL LENGTH 61 G GHOST 38 H HAND STRAP 16 Hi8 52 L LENS 9 LITHIUM BATTERY 17 M MIRROR 38 MOISTURE 60 MONAURAL AUDIO 51 MOSAIC 38 N ND FILTER 50 NEG 38 NTSC 56 00606F VP W80 W87 UK 45 64 ...

Page 63: ...N 4 SAND SNOW MODE 36 SELF 30S 15 SELF END 15 SELF DIAGNOSIS 57 SELF RECORD 15 SELF TIMER 15 SEPIA 38 SHOULDER STRAP 17 SNAP SHOT 46 SPECIFICATION 61 SPORTS MODE 36 SPOTLIGHT MODE 36 START STOP 23 STILL 53 STOP 52 STROBE 38 SYSTEM 61 S VIDEO 52 T TAPE COUNTER 13 TAPE EJECT 22 TAPE END 57 TIME 40 TITLE 42 TROUBLE CHECK 58 TV MONITOR 51 V VIDEO 51 VIDEO HEAD 55 W WAIT 10S 15 WEIGHT 61 Z ZERO RETURN ...

Page 64: ...assistance However if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug Do NOT connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colours may not correspond to the coloured marking...

Page 65: ...ELECTRONICS THIS CAMCORDER IS MANUFACTURED BY Samsung Electronics Internet Home Page United Kingdom http www samsungelectronics co uk AD68 00606F 00606F VP W80 W87 UK 1 19 2 17 03 11 22 AM Page 100 ...

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