Samsung VP-D6050S(i) VP-D6040(i) Benutzerhandbuch

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.

TAPE END!

TAPE END!

TAPE!

PROTECTION!

D,L,C,R

NO CARD!

CARD FULL!

NO IMAGE!

FILE ERROR!

CARD ERROR!

Slow

Slow

No

Slow

Slow

Slow

Slow

Slow

Slow

Slow

Slow

Slow

The battery pack is almost
discharged

When the remaining time on the
tape is less than 2 minutes

Cassette has reached its end

No cassette tape is inserted

The tape is Record Protected

Camcorder has a mechanical fault

Moisture condensation

No memory card is inserted

Not enough space for saving
pictures

There are no images recorded to
play

The image file has an error

Memory card is formatted by other
device or has error in system folder

Focus does not adjust
automatically

Cassette tape will not load
properly

The memory card will not load
properly

Colour balance of picture is not
natural

Digital zoom does not work

Files stored in the memory card
cannot be deleted

Images on the LCD monitor
appear dark

Rear of the LCD monitor is hot

Play, rewind and fast
forwarding do not work

Memory card cannot be played
back (Camera mode)

No picture is taken when
PHOTO is fully pressed

Built-in flash will not pop up or
fire

Focus is set to manual mode
Recording was done in a dark place
Lens is covered with condensation

Cassette is in wrong position
The battery is exhausted

Memory card is in wrong position
Something fills in the memory card slot

White balance adjustment is required

Digital special effect is applied

Memory card is protected
File is protected

Ambient is too bright
Ambient temperature is too low

Prolonged use of LCD monitor

Power Switch is set to REC 

Power Switch is set to PLAY Mode

Not enough free memory space is
remained
Memory card is formatted by different
devices

Flash is forced to cancel
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

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 121

Turn off the digital special effects. page 57

Remove the protection tab of memory card 
Remove the protection on the file, page
135

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 112
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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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

The power is not connected properly
The battery is dead
The battery is too cold

Viewfinder is on.
Multi-AV cable is connected
Display option is turned off

The DATE/TIME is not set
The built-in clock battery has
exhausted.

Protection tab is set to “SAVE”
Power Switch is set to PLAY
Power Switch is set to  

(CAMERA)

No power is supplied

LCD monitor is blank

DATE/TIME is wrong

Cannot Record a video

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

Cancel the protection, page 48
Set the Power Switch to REC 
Set the Mode Dial to     (MOVIE) mode

✤ If these instructions do not solve your problem, contact your nearest Samsung dealer or

authorised service center/personnel.

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