Troubleshooting - Samsung SC-D6050 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting
✤ If your device fails to function as expected, please check the following before contacting
service personnel. Refer to the page numbers listed for further details.
Self Diagnosis Display
Blinking Informs that...
Display
Slow The battery pack is almost
discharged
TAPE END!
Slow When the remaining time on the
tape is less than 2 minutes
No Cassette has reached its end
TAPE END!
TAPE! Slow No cassette tape is inserted
PROTECTION! Slow The tape is Record Protected
Slow Camcorder has a mechanical fault
D,L,C,R
Moisture condensation
Slow
No memory card is inserted
NO CARD!
Slow
Not enough space for saving
CARD FULL!
Slow
pictures
NO IMAGE!
Slow There are no images recorded to
play
FILE ERROR!
Slow The image file has an error
CARD ERROR! Slow Memory card is formatted by other
device or has error in system folder
NOT
Slow Memory card needs to be
FORMATTED!
formatted
✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or
authorized service center/personnel.
Symptom Possible Causes
No power is supplied The power is not connected properly
The battery is dead
The battery is too cold
LCD monitor is blank Viewfinder is on.
Multi-AV cable is connected
Display option is turned off
DATE/TIME is wrong The DATE/TIME is not set
The built-in clock battery has
exhausted.
Action
Change to a charged one or connect to other power
source
Prepare a new cassette
Change to a new cassette
Insert a tape
Change to a new cassette or release the tape
record protection
1. Eject the cassette tape.
2. Set to off
3. Detach the battery.
4. Restart the camcorder
If problem continues, contact your local service
representative.
See page 11
Insert a memory card
Change to a new memory card or delete recorded
images
Record a new still image
Delete the image or format the memory card
Format the memory card using the camera menu
Format the memory card using the camera menu
Measure
Connect the AC adapter properly, page 27
Replace the dead battery pack
Warm up the battery or move to warmer place
Close the viewfinder
Remove the cable
Press the DISPLAY button to bring back OSD
Set the DATE/TIME, page 38
Replace the Li-ion battery for built-in clock,
page 24
Symptom Possible Causes
Cannot Record a video Protection tab is set to "SAVE"
Power Switch is set to PLAY
Power Switch is set to
Focus does not adjust Focus is set to manual mode
automatically Recording was done in a dark place
Lens is covered with condensation
Cassette tape will not load Cassette is in wrong position
properly The battery is exhausted
The memory card will not load
Memory card is in wrong position
properly
Something fills in the memory card slot
Color balance of picture is not White balance adjustment is required
natural
Digital zoom does not work
Digital special effect is applied
Files stored in the memory card
Memory card is protected
cannot be deleted File is protected
Images on the LCD monitor Ambient is too bright
appear dark
Ambient temperature is too low
Rear of the LCD monitor is hot
Prolonged use of LCD monitor
Play, rewind and fast Power Switch is set to REC
forwarding do not work
Memory card cannot be played
Power Switch is set to PLAY Mode
back (Camera mode)
Not enough free memory space is
No picture is taken when
remained
PHOTO is fully pressed
Memory card is formatted by different
devices
Built-in flash will not pop up or Flash is forced to cancel
fire Focus is set to infinity
AE lock is enabled
Taking the motion clips
Continuous shot option is turned on
Bracket shooting is enabled
Blocking the flash lid
Measure
Cancel the protection, page 48
Set the Power Switch to REC
(CAMERA) Set the Mode Dial to (MOVIE) mode.
Set focus to AUTO
Use strobe or lit the place
Clear the lens and check the focus
Insert the cassette tape properly, page 47
Charge the battery or use AC adapter
Insert the memory card properly, page 83
Clear the memory card slot
Set proper white balance, page 120
Turn off the digital special effects. page 57
Remove the protection tab of memory card
Remove the protection on the file, page
134
Adjust the brightness and angle of LCD
Low temperatures might produce a dark
LCD display
This is not a malfunction.
Close the LCD monitor to turn if off, or turn
your device off to cool down.
Set the Power Switch to PLAY
Set the Power Switch to (CAMERA)
Mode and set the Mode Dial to (PLAY)
Mode
Delete files from the memory card
Format the memory card
Select different flash mode, page 110
Select AUTO, EASYQ, or different MF
distance, page 109
Turn off the AE lock
Flash is not available for Motion clips
Turn off the continuous shot
Turn off the AEB, page 125
Clear obstructing object
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