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VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-623B
SV-620B
Instruction Manual
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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.
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.
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
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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
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SV-620B |
VIDEOPLUS+ Recording
AV2 IN socket
Format 16:9
Child Door Lock
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
Quick Programming
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FOREWORD |
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Safety Instructions......................................................................................... |
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VCR OVERVIEWS |
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■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... |
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■ Rear View of the VCR................................................................................... |
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Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ |
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Display Indicators.......................................................................................... |
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Accessories................................................................................................... |
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CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER |
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■ Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. |
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■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. |
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■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable............................ |
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■ Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment............. |
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■ Plug &Auto Set Up........................................................................................ |
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■ Tuning Your Television for the VCR.............................................................. |
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SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER |
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■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... |
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■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. |
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Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information..................................................... |
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■ Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... |
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■ Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ |
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■ Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... |
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■ Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... |
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■ Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ |
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RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS |
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■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... |
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■ Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... |
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NICAM........................................................................................................... |
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■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... |
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■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... |
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■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... |
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■ Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature (SV-623B Only)........................................ |
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■ Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming (SV-623B Only)............................... |
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■ Using the Quick Programming Feature......................................................... |
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■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ |
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■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... |
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■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... |
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■ Format 16:9 Wide screen.............................................................................. |
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■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ |
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■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode.................................................................. |
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SEARCHINGFORA SEQUENCE |
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■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ |
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■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... |
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■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... |
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■ Searching for a Specific Sequence............................................................... |
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■ Using the Tape Counter................................................................................ |
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■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. |
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■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. |
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OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. |
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Resetting Your VCR...................................................................................... |
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■ Child door Lock System................................................................................. |
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Technical Specifications................................................................................ |
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SOLVING PROBLEMS |
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Problems and Solutions................................................................................. |
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Service Centers List...................................................................................... |
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Safety Instructions |
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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 place any objects on the VCR or remote control.
Do NOT expose the VCR to direct sunlight.
During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the VCR from the mains socket and aerial.
Do NOT expose the VCR to any liquids.
If the remote control is not used for a long period of time, remove the batteries and store it in a cool, dry place.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
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AV2 IN SCART (EURO-21) |
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Infrared Remote Control |
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SLOW BUTTON |
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INDEX BUTTON |
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RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON (MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON)
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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 & |
AUDIO CABLE |
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS |
COAXIAL CABLE |
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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
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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 |
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AV1(EURO AV) |
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SCART |
In/Out |
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AV2 IN |
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Audio output |
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Audio RCA |
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Audio Hi-Fi system |
OUT TO TV |
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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.
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable
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A satellite receiver |
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1Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked 
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5To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable
Aerial
TV
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RF coaxial cable
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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 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.
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Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment
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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.
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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.
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SCART Cable
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Plug & Auto Set Up
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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.
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(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable) |
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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.
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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
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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.
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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
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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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