8Basic RecordingMaking your First Recording1.Connect a power source to the Camcorder.(A Battery pack or a AC Power adapter)Insert a cassette.2.Remove the Lens cover.3.Set the Power switch to CAMERA. Open the LCD screen. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.Make sure that STBY is displayed. If the write protection tab of the cassette is open (setto save), STOP and Protection! will be displayed.Release the write protection tab to record. Make sure the image you want to record appears on the LCD screen or Viewfinder. Make sure the battery level indicates that there is enough remaining power for your expected recording time.4.To start recording, press the Start/Stop button. REC is displayed on the LCD screen.To stop recording, press the Start/Stop button again. STBY is displayed on the LCD screen.MaintenanceCleaning and Maintaining the CamcorderCleaning the Video HeadsTo ensure normal recording and clear pictures, clean the video heads when the playback pictures displaysquare block-shaped noise or distortion, or a blue screen appears.1. Set the Power switch to PLAYER.2. Set the Mode switch to TAPE.3. Insert the cleaning tape.4. Press the (PLAY/STILL) button.5. Press the (STOP) button after 10 seconds.NoteDetach the Battery pack when you are finished recording to preventunnecessary battery power consumption.Notes Check the quality of the picture using a videocassette.- If the picture quality has not improved, repeat the operation. Clean the video heads with a dry type cassette cleaner. Some cleaning cassette products stop automatically.Refer to the cleaning cassette’s instructions for detailed information.If the problem continues after the cleaning, consult your nearestSamsung dealer or Authorized Service Center.(blue screen)4132√√