Samsung SV-620B User manual

VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-623B
SV-620B
Instruction Manual
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About this manual
Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and
using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full
advantage of your VCR’s features.
The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-623B and SV-620B. Before you
start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
Features Chart
- ★(SV-623B): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-623B.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.
Feature SV-623B SV-620B
VIDEOPLUS+ Recording
AV2 IN socket
Format 16:9
Child Door Lock
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
Quick Programming
Auto Clock Setting
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a
moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is
indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires
replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating
must be used.
Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover
is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it
must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug.
Replacement covers are available from your dealer.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your
house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power
point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.
However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug,
remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug, Do
not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there is a risk of
shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code: -
BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows: -
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or
BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN
or RED.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of dangerous voltage within the
product.
IMPORTANT NOTE
DANGER
This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of important instructions
accompanying the product.
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Contents (cont.)
◆SEARCHINGFORA SEQUENCE
■Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 33
■Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 34
■Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... 34
■Searching for a Specific Sequence............................................................... 35
■Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 36
■Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 36
■Using the Tape Counter................................................................................ 37
◆ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 38
■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 38
◆OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 39
■Resetting Your VCR...................................................................................... 39
■Child door Lock System................................................................................. 39
■Technical Specifications................................................................................ 40
◆SOLVING PROBLEMS
■Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 41
■Service Centers List...................................................................................... 42
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NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
1 1
1
= Step number
★
Option
Contents
◆FOREWORD
■Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 6
◆VCR OVERVIEWS
■Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 7
■Rear View of the VCR................................................................................... 7
■Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8
■Display Indicators.......................................................................................... 9
■Accessories................................................................................................... 9
◆CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 10
■Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. 11
■Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable............................ 11
■Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment............. 12
■Plug &Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 13
■Tuning Your Television for the VCR.............................................................. 14
◆SETTING UPYOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 15
■Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 15
■Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information..................................................... 16
■Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 16
■Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 17
■Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 18
■Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 19
■Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 20
◆RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 21
■Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 21
■NICAM........................................................................................................... 22
■Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 23
■Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 23
■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 24
■Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature (SV-623B Only)........................................ 25
■Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming (SV-623B Only)............................... 26
■Using the Quick Programming Feature......................................................... 27
■Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 28
■Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 28
◆PLAYING BACK
■Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 29
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 29
■Intelligent Picture Control.............................................................................. 30
■Format 16:9 Wide screen.............................................................................. 30
■Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 31
■Selecting the Audio Output Mode.................................................................. 32
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Front View of the VCR
PLAY BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
F.F BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS
REW BUTTON
Rear View of the VCR
AV2 IN SCART (EURO-21)
SOCKET RCA AUDIO L, R
OUTPUT SOCKETS
AV1(EURO AV) IN/OUT
SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET
RESET BUTTON
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
POWER
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
Safety Instructions
Do NOT expose the VCR to
extreme temperature condi-
tions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the VCR to
direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the VCR to any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control. During a storm and/or light- ning, unplug the VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.
If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT RECORD BUTTON
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Infrared Remote Control Display Indicators
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1Cassette loaded indicator
2 Multi-function display
3 IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) indicator
4 Timer indicator
5 Record indicator
6 NICAM indicator
7 Hi-Fi indicator
Accessories
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
REMOTE CONTROL &
BATTERIES “AA”
AUDIO CABLE
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE
POWER BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
QUICK PROGRAMME BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)
STOP BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON) OK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
TUNER, AV1, AV2 SELECTION BUTTON /
INDEX BUTTON
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON)
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)
RECORD BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
VIDEOPLUS+ BUTTON ★(SV-623B ONLY)
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To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one
of the following sources:
◆An outdoor aerial
◆An indoor aerial
◆A cable television network
◆A satellite receiver
☛Make sure that both the television and the VCR are
switched off before connecting the cables.
1Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2Connect this cable to the 75Ωcoaxial socket marked on the
rear of your VCR.
3Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your VCR.
4Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television.
5To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you
can also connect your VCR to the television via the SCART cable
(see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of
connection.
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable
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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:
◆Types of connectors available on your systems
◆Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily
(camcorder for example)
Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
AV1(EURO AV) Rear SCART In/Out ◆Television
◆Satellite receiver
◆Other VCR
AV2 IN Rear SCART In ◆Satellite receiver
◆Other VCR
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆Audio Hi-Fi system
OUT TO TV Rear 75 ΩOut ◆Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 ΩIn ◆Aerial
coaxial ◆Cable television network
◆Satellite receiver
☛Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that all elements are
switched off.
Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions
and associated safety precautions.
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You can connect your VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on
the television. You thus:
◆Obtain better quality sound and pictures
◆Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR
☛◆Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable
supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the VCR is switched off.
◆Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
You can connect your VCR to a Hi-Fi system.
Example: You wish to take advantage of the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a
programme or recording via your VCR.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the VCR.
3Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
4Plug the RCA Audio cable with stereo system into the AUDIO out socket on the rear of the VCR.
Aerial
SCART Cable
RF coaxial cable
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TV
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Plug & Auto Set Up
Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the
mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The
process takes a few minutes. Your VCR will then be ready for use.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2Plug the VCR into the mains. It will automatically tune itself in and
store TV stations in the memory.
3The process will finish after a few minutes. Then the VCR
automatically switches itself off.
➢Now, you only have to switch the VCR on and it is ready
for use.
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Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment
You can connect your VCR to the Satellite receiver or other VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate
outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the
connection possibilities.
SCART Cable
SCART Cable
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
Aerial
TV
SCART Cable
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
1. AV1(EURO AV): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the
VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton for the AV1 input sources.
2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 65.
1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 IN socket on the rear of the VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton for the AV2 input sources.
2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 65.
TV
Aerial Connector
Aerial
Aerial Connector
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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a
Scart cable
➢ To view pictures from your VCR when a Scart cable is
used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode
(AV).
1Switch on the television.
2Switch on the VCR by pressing POWER on the front of the VCR
or POWER on the remote control.
3Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for
use with your VCR.
4Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that the VCR starts
reading the cassette; if not, press button.
5Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 60.
6Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained
clearly.
7If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there is interference
from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting
of the VCR output channel (see Setting the VCR Output Channel
on page 16 and Problems and Solutions on page 41).
8When the picture and sound are perfectly clear, store this channel
at the desired programme position on the television.
Result: That programme is now reserved for use with your VCR.
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Setting the Date and Time
Your VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:
◆Automatically stop programme recording
◆Preset your VCR to record a programme automatically
You must set the date and time when:
◆You purchase the video cassette recorder
◆The power supply remains off for more than 60 minutes
☛◆The date and time are set automatically from the
broadcast signal, but this function will not operate if
there is no Teletext signal.
◆Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the
CLOCK SEToption.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The CLOCK SETmenu is displayed.
4Press or to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.
Result: The option selected flashes.
5Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.
➢You can hold the or buttons down to scroll more
quickly through the values.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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* *CLOCK SET * *
12:01 1/JAN/1998
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AUTO CLOCK : ON
END:MENU
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you:
◆Purchase the video cassette recorder
◆Find that the remote control is no longer working
correctly
1Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery
compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
2Insert two AA, R6 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect
the polarities:
◆+ on the battery with + on the remote control
◆– on the battery with – on the remote control
3Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote
control and pushing it back into place.
➢Do not mix different battery types (manganese and
alkaline for example).
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
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Presetting the Stations Automatically
☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already
set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13).
Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television
broadcasts.
You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can
be done:
◆Plug & Auto Set up (see page 13)
◆Automatically
◆Manually (see page 18)
You can store up to 99 stations.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATIONmenu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the AUTO SET UPoption.
And then press the button to select this option.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels
already preset on your VCR will be deleted.
5Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result: ◆The PLEASE WAITindication flashes on the
television screen.
◆The first frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed and stored.
◆The VCR then searches for the second station and
so on.
◆When the automatic scanning procedure has
finished, the VCR switches automatically to pro-
gramme 1.
➢The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the
MENU button three times to exit the menu.
➢◆The time and date are set automatically from the
broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting
occurs, the time and date may not be set automati-
cally. In this case, they should be set manually (see
page 15).
◆Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some
stations may have been stored more than once; select
the stations with the best reception and delete the
ones no longer required (see page 19).
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* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION
END:MENU
* *INSTALLATION * *
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
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YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST
PRESS O KTO CONTINUE
MENU TO EXIT
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
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END:MENU
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information
Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the
television.
You can choose to display or hide this information on the television
screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU and
VIDEOPLUS+ functions ★(SV-623B only), which cannot be
hidden).
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the USER SEToption.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The USER SETmenu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the OSD option.
5To... Press or , until...
Display on-screen information ON is displayed.
Hide on-screen information OFF is displayed.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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OSD :O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC :ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
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Your VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures
suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures.
Also, you can change the VCR output channel to adjust the
frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the
VCR OUTPUT CHoption.
5Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69) by pressing the
or buttons.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 14).
Setting the VCR Output Channel
* *INSTALLATION * *
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
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