Samsung SV-625B User Manual

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Instruction Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SV-623B SV-620B

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

IMPORTANT NOTE

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.

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.

IMPORTANT

DANGER

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product.

CAUTION

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of important instructions

accompanying the product.

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.

- ★(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.

Features Chart

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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Contents

◆ FOREWORD

■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 6

◆ VCR O

◆ CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

◆ S

◆ R

◆ P

VERVIEWS

■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 7

■ Rear View of the VCR................................................................................... 7

■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8

■ Display Indicators.......................................................................................... 9

■ Accessories................................................................................................... 9

■ 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

ETTING 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

ECORDING 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

LAYING 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

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

◆ A

DVANCED 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

◆ S

OLVING PROBLEMS

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

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

Symbols

1 1

= Step number

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➢

NoteImportantHold downPress/push

★

Option

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Safety Instructions

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.

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.

Front View of the VCR

POWER BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

PROGRAMME

SELECTION BUTTONS

Rear View of the VCR

VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

AV2 IN SCART (EURO-21)

SOCKET

RECORD BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT SOCKETS

REW BUTTON

F.F BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

AERIAL IN CONNECTOR

Do NOT place any objects on the VCR or remote control.

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL

During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the VCR from the mains socket and aerial.

ENVIRONMENTS

If the remote control is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store it in a cool, dry place.

RESET BUTTON

AV1(EURO AV) IN/OUT

SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET

OUT TO TV CONNECTOR

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Infrared Remote Control

POWER BUTTON

SLOW BUTTON

SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK BUTTON

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

TUNER, AV1, AV2 SELECTION BUTTON /

REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

(MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON)

INDEX BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

SEARCH BUTTON

(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)

STOP BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

QUICK PROGRAMME BUTTON

IPC BUTTON

DISPLAY BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

TRACKING BUTTONS

AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON

VIDEOPLUS+ BUTTON ★(SV-623B ONLY)

PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON (MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON)

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

OK BUTTON

Display Indicators

1 3

5 6 7

1 Cassette 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

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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)

AV2 IN Rear SCART In ◆ Satellite receiver

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

OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television

IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial

☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that allelements are

Rear SCART In/Out ◆ Television

coaxial

coaxial ◆ Cable television network

switched off. Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions

and associated safety precautions.

◆ Satellite receiver

◆ Other VCR

◆ Satellite receiver

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable

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.

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable

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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

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

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

programme or recording via your VCR.

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. 4 Plug the RCA Audio cable with stereo system into the AUDIO out socket on the rear of the VCR.

RF coaxial cable

SCART Cable

off before connecting the cables.

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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.

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.

A e r i a l

Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

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

Aerial Connector

SCART Cable

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.

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Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

Aerial Connector

SCART Cable

A e r i a l

SCART Cable

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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 POWER on the front of the VCR

or POWER 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

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.

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