Samsung SC-D180-XAP User Manual

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Maintenance

Cleaning and Maintaining the Camcorder

Cleaning the VIEWFINDER

1. Pull the VIEWFINDER out.
2. As shown in the illustration, press the fix button located on the left side of

the camcorder section adjacent to the VIEWFINDER with a sharp object
and pull the VIEWFINDER out.

3. Clean the VIEWFINDER lens and the lens on the camcorder with

a soft cotton swab.

4. Once the cleaning is completed, place the VIEWFINDER back on to

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 if only
a blue screen appears during playback, as the video heads may be dirty.

1. Set the power switch to PLAYER mode.
2. Insert the cleaning tape.
3. Press the

(PLAY/STILL) button.

4. Press the

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(STOP) button after 10 seconds.

Notes

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Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.
If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation.
If the problem continues, contact your local authorized service center.

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Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner.

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This manual is related to the following products:

SC-D180-XAA