Samsung SV-646I/XFA User Manual
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Instruction Manual
VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
Hi-Fi NICAM & A2 STEREO
SV-646I
www.samsungvcr.com
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Contents
◆ FOREWORD
■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 4
◆ VCR O
◆ C
◆ S
◆ R
VERVIEWS
■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 5
■ Rear View of the VCR................................................................................... 5
■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 6
■ Display Indicator............................................................................................ 7
■ Accessories................................................................................................... 7
ONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■ Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 8
■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. 9
■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable................................. 9
■ Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR................................................... 10
■ Plug &Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 11
■ Tuning your Television for the VCR............................................................... 12
ETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 13
■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 13
■ Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information..................................................... 14
■ Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 14
■ Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 15
■ Selecting the RF OUT sound Mode............................................................... 15
■ Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 16
■ Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 17
■ Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 18
■ Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 19
ECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 20
■ Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 20
■ NICAM........................................................................................................... 21
■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 22
■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 22
■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 23
■ Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 24
■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 25
■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 25
Contents (cont.)
◆ PLAYING BACK
■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 26
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 26
■ Intelligent Picture Control.............................................................................. 27
■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 28
■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode.................................................................. 28
◆ S
EARCHINGFORA SEQUENCE
■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 29
■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 29
■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 30
■ Searching for a Specific Sequence............................................................... 30
■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 31
■ Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 31
■ Using the Tape Counter................................................................................ 32
◆ A
DVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■ Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable.................................................... 33
■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 34
■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 34
■ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette....................................................... 35
◆ O
THER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control............................................... 36
■ Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 37
■ ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 37
■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 38
◆ S
OLVING PROBLEMS
■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 39
■ TV Frequency Table...................................................................................... 40
Symbols
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NoteImportantHold downPress/push
= Step number
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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
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET
INFRARED REMOTE
SENSOR
EJECT
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
Rear View of the VCR
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
RECORD
BUTTON
PROGRAM
SELECTION
BUTTONS
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
REW
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
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Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
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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.
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
AUDIO L, R INPUT
SOCKETS
AUDIO L, R OUTPUT
SOCKETS
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Infrared Remote Control
VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON
TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION /
TRACKING BUTTONS
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
Display Indicator
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Hi-Fi
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1 Cassette loaded indicator
2 ECO Mode display
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5 Hi-Fi indicator
6 Rec 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”
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
COAXIAL CABLE
6
RCA VIDEO & AUDIO
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
LINE IN 1 Rear Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Camcorder
Audio/Video Rear Audio/Video RCA Out ◆ Television
output ◆ Other VCR
LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio Hi-Fi system
OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial
☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that allelements are
switched off.
Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions
and associated safety precautions.
coaxial ◆ Cable television network
◆ Satellite receiver
◆ Other VCR
◆ Audio Hi-Fi system
◆ Camcorder
◆ 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.
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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 RCA 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 RCA Cable
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RF
coaxial
cable
You can connect your VCR to the television using the RCA 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
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2 Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio L, R output socket on the rear
of the VCR.
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
Aerial
off before connecting the cables.
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Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR
You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your VCR in different ways. The following
illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
➢ The RCA input/output connectors on the front of the VCR are used
for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
Camcorder
VCR
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
Sound system
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 9.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2 Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
3 Select the required language by pressing the or buttons.
4 Press OK to store the language selected.
Result: A message appears.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
◆ The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
AUTO SET UP
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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 RCA cable
➢ To view pictures from your VCR when a RCA 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 VCR 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
II
button
.
5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 36.
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 Solving Problems section of this
manual).
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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