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MAINTENANCE
Your camcorder is a product of superior design and craftsmanship and should be treated with
care. The suggestions below will help you fulfill any warranty obligations and allow you to enjoy
this product for many years.
Cautions when storing
For safekeeping of the camcorder, turn off the camcorder.
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Remove the battery and AC power adaptor.
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Remove the memory card.
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LCD screen
Do not push it too hard or knock it on anything.
When using the camcorder in cold conditions, afterimage may appear on the LCD screen. This is not a
malfunction.
If you leave power on for a long time, the surface around the LCD screen becomes hot.
A LCD screen is manufactured by the advanced precise technology and has more than 99.99% of
valid pixels. Despite the fact, black or bright spots (red, blue, white) may rarely appear in the centre for
one spot and in the surround for up to two spots. These spots that can be normally occurred during
manufacturing process do not affect the recorded images.
Lens
Use an optional air blower to blow out dirt and other small objects. Do not wipe the lens with cloth or your
fingers.
When the lens gets frosty, turn the power off and leave it off for approximately an hour. When the
temperature of the lens is similar to the ambient temperature, the frost will disappear.
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maintenance & additional information
When there is dew condensation, put the camcorder aside for a while before using
What is dew condensation?
Dew condensation happens when a camcorder is moved to a place where there is a significant temperature difference
from the previous place. The Dew condenses on the external or internal parts of the camcorder, and on the reflection
lens. When this happens, it may cause a malfunction or damage to the camcorder when using the device with the power
on while there is dew condensation.
What can I do?
Turn the power off and detach the battery, and leave it in a dry area for 1~2 hours before using it.
When does the dew condensation occur?
When the device is relocated to a place with a higher temperature than the previous location, or when using it in a hot
area suddenly, it will cause condensation.
- When recording outside in cold weather during the winter and then using it in indoors.
- When recording outside in hot weather after being indoors or inside a car where the A/C was running.
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Use the camcorder after dew condensation is completely disappeared.
Be sure to use the recommended accessories supplied with the camcorder. For service, contact
your nearest Samsung authorised service centre.
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