Samsung SV-231B User Manual

VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER

SV-633B
SV-630B
SV-6303B
SV-233B
SV-231B
SV-230B

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-633B, SV-630B, SV-6303B,
SV-233B, SV-231B and SV-230B.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.

Features Chart

- ★(SV-633B): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-633B.

- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are

only relevant to one model.

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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

Feature

Model

SV-633B

SV-630B

SV-233B SV-231B SV-230B

SV-6303B

VIDEOPLUS+ Recording

●●●

AV2 IN socket

●●

Format 16:9

●●

Child Door Lock

●●●●●

IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)

●●●●●

Quick Programming

●●●●●

Auto Clock Setting

●●●

PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

●●●

Changing recording speed (SP/LP)

●●●●●

Hi-Fi

●●

NICAM

●●

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Contents (cont.)

◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE

■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion (SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B Only)..... 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

■ Child Door Lock System................................................................................ 39

■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 40

◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS

■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 41

■ Service Centers List ...................................................................................... 42

☛

➢

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

■ Connecting the Audio Output Cable (SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B Only)... 13

■ Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 13

■ Tuning Your Television for the VCR.............................................................. 14

◆ SETTING UP YOUR 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 (SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B Only)................................................ 22

■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 23

■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 23

■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 24

■ Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature (SV-633B/SV-233B/SV-231B Only)......... 25

■ Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming (SV-633B/SV-233B/SV-231B 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) (SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B Only)................ 30

■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 31

■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B)............... 32

■ Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-233B/SV-231B/SV-230B).................... 32

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Front View of the VCR

Rear View of the VCR

AV2 IN SCART

(EURO-21) SOCKET

★

(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B ONLY)

RCA AUDIO L, R
OUTPUT SOCKETS

★

(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B ONLY)

AV1(EURO AV) IN/OUT

SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET

AV2 IN

AV1(EURO AV)

R

L

AUDIO

OUT

TV

AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR

OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR

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.

HH

5°C

40°C

10% 75%

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL

ENVIRONMENTS

Safety Instructions

Do NOT expose the VCR to
extreme temperature condi­tions (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 light­ning, 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.

(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B)

(SV-233B/SV-231B/SV-230B)

VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT

STOP

BUTTON

RECORD
BUTTON

EJECT
BUTTON

PROGRAM
SELECTION
BUTTONS

PLAY BUTTON

F.F

BUTTON

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

REW F.F

PLAY

PROG

REC STOP

STANDBY/ON

BUTTON

REW

BUTTON

VIDEO CASSETTE

COMPARTMENT

PLAY

BUTTON

RECORD

BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON

F.F

BUTTON

PROGRAMME

SELECTION

BUTTONS

REW

BUTTON

REC STOP

PROG

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

REW F.F

PLAY

STANDBY/ON

BUTTON

STOP

BUTTON

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Infrared Remote Control

Display Indicators

V

IPC

+

NICAM

5 6 7

1

3

2

4

1 Cassette loaded indicator
2 Multi-function display
3 IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) indicator
4 Timer 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.

STANDBY/ON EJECT

Q-PRO

S
L
O

W

IPC

DISPLAY

S

H
U
T
T
L

E

V

­L
O
C

K

CLR/RST F.ADV

INPUT INDEX

TRK PROG

R

E

C

M

E

N

U

A

U

D

I

O

S

P

E

E

D

REPEAT

OK

REMOTE CONTROL

AUDIO CABLE

★

(SV-633B/SV-630B/

SV-6303B Only)

OWNER’S

INSTRUCTIONS

COAXIAL CABLE

STANDBY/ON EJECT

Q-PRO

SLOW

IPC

DISPLAY

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

CLR/RST F.ADV

INPUT INDEX

TRK PROG

R

E

C

M

E

N

U

A

U

D

I

O

S

P

E

E

D

REPEAT

OK

5 Record indicator
6 NICAM indicator

★

(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B Only)

7 Hi-Fi indicator

★

(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B Only)

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

SLOW BUTTON ★(SV-633B/SV-630B/

SV-6303B ONLY)

SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK BUTTON

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON

TUNER, AV1, AV2 ★(SV-633B/SV-630B/

SV-6303B ONLY) SELECTION BUTTON /

REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

(MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON)

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH

BUTTON

(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)

STOP BUTTON

(MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON)

EJECT BUTTON

QUICK PROGRAMME BUTTON

IPC BUTTON

DISPLAY BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON

(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B) /
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
(SV-233B/SV-231B/SV-230B)

VIDEOPLUS+ BUTTON

★

(SV-633B/SV-233B/SV-231B ONLY)

FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD SEARCH
BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)

OK BUTTON

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.

1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked on the

rear of your VCR.

3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your VCR.
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector

previously used for the aerial on the television.

5 To 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

Aerial

SCART Cable

AV2 IN

AV1(EURO AV)

R

L

AUDIO

OUT

TV

RF coaxial cable

3

2

TV

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

OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television

coaxial

IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial

coaxial ◆ Cable television network

◆ Satellite receiver

AV2 IN Rear SCART In ◆ Satellite receiver

◆ Other VCR

★

(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B Only)

Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆ Audio Hi-Fi system

★

(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B Only)

☛ 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.

R

L

AUDIO

OUT

AV2 IN

TV

AV1(EURO AV)

D

G

AUDIO

ORTIE

TV

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TV

4

2

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.

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2 Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the VCR.
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.

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AUDIO
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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.

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11.

(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)

2 Plug the VCR into the mains. It will automatically tune itself in and

store TV stations in the memory.

3 The 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.

☛ Function for “Plug & Auto Set Up” is fixed already.

So if you want to change this fixed one, you can change
it by Presetting the Stations Automatically in OSD “ Auto
Set Up” menu. (see page 17)

R

L

AUDIO

OUT

TV

2

Connecting Your VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment

You can connect your VCR to a 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 INPUT button 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.

TV

Aerial Connector

Aerial

Aerial Connector

1

1

2

2

TV

1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable ★(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV-6303B Only)

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 INPUT button 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.

Connecting the Audio Output Cable

★

(SV-633B/SV-630B/SV -6303B Only)

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.

☛ ◆ 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.

1 Connect the coaxial cable or SCART as indicated on page 11.
2 Plug the audio output cable into the audio connectors on the rear

of your VCR.

➢ Respect the colour coding of the left and right channels.

3 Plug the other end of the audio cable into the appropriate input

connectors on your Hi-Fi stereo system.

AV2 IN

1(EURO AV)

R

L

AUDIO

OUT

TV

2

2

R

L

AUDIO

OUT

TV

1

AV2 IN

AV1(EURO AV)

OUT

R

AUDIO

L

TV

AV2 IN

AV1(EURO AV)

OUT

R

AUDIO

L

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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).

1 Switch on the television.
2 Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the

VCR or STANDBY/ON on the remote control.

3 Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for

use with your VCR.

4 Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that the VCR starts

reading the cassette; if not, press

❿

II

button

.

5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF

channel 60.

6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained

clearly.

7 If 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).

8 When 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.

OK

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4

2

STANDBY/ON EJECT

SLOW

SHUTTLE

Q-PR