User manual SAMSUNG VP-D15

[. . . ] Notes regarding the battery pack - Make sure that the battery pack is fully charged before starting to record. - To preserve battery power, keep your camcorder turned off when you are not operating it. - If your camcorder is in CAMERA mode, and it is left in STBY mode without being operated for more than 5 minutes with a tape installed, it will automatically turn itself off to protect against unnecessary battery discharge. - Make sure that the battery pack is fitted firmly into place. [. . . ] Do not pick up the camcorder from the viewfinder. Over pulling of the viewfinder may damage it. Notes regarding `Record' or `Playback' using the LCD 1. The LCD display has been manufactured using high precision tech- nology. However, there may be tiny dots (red, blue or green in colour) that appear on the LCD display. These dots are normal and do not affect the recorded picture in any way. When you use the LCD display under direct sunlight or outdoors, it maybe difficult to see the picture clearly. If this occurs, we recommend using the viewfinder. Direct sunlight can damage the LCD monitor. Notes regarding the hand strap - To ensure a steady picture during filming, check that the hand strap is properly adjusted. - Do not force your hand into the hand strap as you could damage it. 3 Getting to Know Your Camcorder Front & Left View 1. Notes I You may use an S-VIDEO (optional) plug to obtain better quality pictures if you have a S-VIDEO Video inputYellow Audio input (left)-White Audio input (right)-Red S-VIDEO input Connecting to a TV which has no Audio and Video input jacks You can connect your camcorder to a TV through a VCR. Connect the camcorder and VCR with the Multi-AV cable. I The yellow plug : Video I The white plug : Audio(L) - Mono I The red plug : Audio(R) 2. Set the power switch on the camcorder to PLAYER mode. ANTENNA VCR VIDEO AUDIO(L) AUDIO(R) S-VIDEO TV A/V OUT CAMCORDER TV 4. I Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE. I Select the channel reserved for your VCR on the TV set. Camcorder 5. Connect a power source and set the power switch to PLAYER mode. Using the (FF) and (REW) buttons, find the first position you wish to play back. I The images you recorded will appear on the TV after a few seconds. I If a tape reaches its end while being played back, the tape will rewind automatically. connector on your TV. I Even if you use an S-VIDEO (optional) plug, you need to connect an audio cable. I If you connect the cable to the Multi-AV jack, you will not hear sound from the Camcorder's speakers. Note I The playback mode (SP/LP) is selected automatically. 7 Basic Recording Making your First Recording 1. [. . . ] I Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner. 8 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before contacting a Samsung authorized service centre, perform the following simple checks. They may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary call. Self Diagnosis Display Display Blinking slow TAPE END!When the remaining time on the tape is about 2 minutes the tape reached its end. [. . . ]