Samsung SV-671F, SV-471F, SV-271F User Manual

VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

SV-675F SV-275F SV-671F SV-271F SV-471F

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-675F, SV-671F, SV-471F, SV-275F and SV-271F.

Before you start reading this manual please check your model number. It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.

Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are only relevant to one model.

Features Chart

Feature -675F -671F -471F -275F -271F

IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)

Format 16:9 Changing recording

speed (SP/LP) Connecting a Decoder for

scrambled PAY TV broadcasts

SHOWVIEW recording VPS (Video Programme

System) / PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable

A2/NICAM Dual VCR/TV remote

Control Hi-Fi

Model SV SV SV SV SV

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Contents

 Foreword

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

 VCR Overviews

Front View of the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Rear View of the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Infrared Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . 7

 Connecting Your Video Cassette Recorder

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the

Coaxial Cable and SCART cable . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using

the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting a Decoder for scrambled

PAY TV broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite

receiver or Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Plug & Auto Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

 Setting Up Your Video Cassette Recorder

Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information . . . . 10

Choosing Your Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . . 11

Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . . . . 13

Switching between the TV and VCR Modes . . 14

 Recording Television Broadcasts

Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Selecting the Recording Speed (SV-675F/

SV-671F/ SV-471F Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

NICAM (SV-675F/SV-671F Only) . . . . . . . . . . 15

Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . . . . 15

Recording a Programme Immediately . . . . . . 15

Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Using the ShowView Feature

(SV-675F/SV-275F Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Modifying ShowView Programming

(SV-675F/SV-275F Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . 18

Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . 16

 Playing Back

Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-671F/SV-471F/SV-275F/SV-271F Only) . 19

Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . . . . 19

Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Intelligent Picture Control (SV-671F/SV-471F

/SV-275F/SV-271F Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN)(SV-675GX/

SV-671GX/SV-475GX/ SV-275GX Only) . . . . 21

Selecting the Audio Output Mode

(SV-675GX/SV-671GX Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-471F

/SV-275F/ SV-271F Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

 Searching for a Sequence

Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . 22

Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . 22

Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind . . . . . . 23

Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . 23

Interval Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Auto Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

 Easy operation

ShowView EXTEND (SV-675F/SV-275F Only) . 24

Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

 Advanced Recording Features

Connecting an RCAAudio/Video Input Cable

(SV-675F/SV-671F Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . . . . 26

Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . 26

 Other Functions and Useful Recommendations

Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control

(SV-675F Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

 Solving Problems

Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G) . . . 30

TV Frequency Table (System-L/L’) . . . . . . . . . 31

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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 DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel.

Do NOT expose the DVD-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 DVD-VCR or remote control.

Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight.

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

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL

ENVIRONMENTS

Do NOT expose the DVD-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.

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Front View of the VCR

REW

F.F

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

AUX

PROG

REC STOP P/S

VIDEO L AUDIO R

PLAY

EJECT

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (SATELLITE IN)

SV-675F/SV-671F

SV-471F

STANDBY/ON

BUTTON

AUX VIDEO

INPUT SOCKET

EJECT BUTTON

AUX AUDIO L, R INPUT SOCKETS

SV-275F/SV-271F

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

STOP

BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

BUTTON

PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

PAUSE/STILL

BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

REW

STOP BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

F.F BUTTON

BUTTON

REW

PLAY BUTTON

F.F BUTTON

Rear View of the VCR

AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT

SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET

AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET

RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT SOCKETS

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(SV-675F/SV-671F ONLY)

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AERIAL IN CONNECTOR

OUT TO TV CONNECTOR

Infrared Remote Control

STANDBY/ON EJECT

SLOW

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

A.TRK IPC INPUT

REPEAT

TRK PROG

AUDIO

REC MENU

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

DISPLAY

VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON

SLOW

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

TV VCR INPUT

REPEAT

VOL PROG/TRK

AUDIO

REC MENU

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

DISP./

SELECT

-/--

SV-675F

VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON

SLOW BUTTON

SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK BUTTON

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

TV BUTTON

VCR BUTTON

AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON

VOLUME BUTTONS

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

STOP BUTTON

SEARCH BUTTON RECORD BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

SV-671F/SV-471F/SV-275F/SV-271F

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

SLOW BUTTON

TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX SELECTION /

REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION /

TRACKING BUTTONS DISPLAYBUTTON

PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD

SEARCH BUTTON

MENU BUTTON MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON

OK BUTTON TIMER/PROGRAMME VIDEOPLUS

BUTTON TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

AUTO TRACKING BUTTON

AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON

AUDIO MUTE BUTTON ★(SV-471F/

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

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SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK BUTTON

IPC BUTTON

TRACKING BUTTONS

★

(SV-671F ONLY)

SV-275F/SV-271F ONLY)

STOP BUTTON

SEARCH BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

(SV-671F/SV-471F ONLY)

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INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON TUNER, AV1, A V2, AUX ★(SV-671F ONLY)

SELECTION / REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON DISPLAYBUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON MENU BUTTON

MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON

OK BUTTON

TIMER/PROGRAMME VIDEOPLUS

★

(SV-275F ONLY) BUTTON

TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON

Display Indicators

VIDEO STEREO

(EURO AV)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (SATELLITE IN)

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable and SCART cable

1 2 3 4

5 6 7

1 Cassette loaded

indicator

2 PLAY indicator 3 Multi-function display 4 Timer indicator

5 VCR indicator 6 STEREO indicator

★

(SV-675F/

SV-671F ONLY)

7 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



OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

 COAXIAL CABLE

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

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

1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release

the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.

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.

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.

Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television.

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.

2 Insert 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

3 Replace 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).

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Connecting Your VCR to the TV

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (SATELLITE IN)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (SATELLITE IN)

using the SCART Cable

Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts

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.

: You wish to take advantage of the quality of

Example

your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a programme or recording via your VCR.

★

(SV-675F/SV-671F only)

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 RCAAudio cable with stereo system into

the Audio out socket on the rear of the VCR.

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(SV-675F/SV-671F only)

This VCR is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV broadcasts.

: CANAL+ or Premiere broadcasts.

Example

You can:

◆

Record a scrambled programme while watching

another channel

◆

Record another channel while watching a scrambled programme

☛

When the DECODER is connected to the AV2 socket, AV2 SET must be set to DEC.

1 Connect the VCR to the television as indicated on

page 7.

2 Plug the SCART cable with the decoder into the

AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the VCR.

3 Plug the other end into the decoder.

Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

Aerial Connector

SCART Cable

Aerial

SCART Cable

RF coaxial cable

SCARTC

Aerial

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able

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (SATELLITE IN)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (SATELLITE IN)

Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment

Plug & Auto Set Up

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 AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

When the satellite receiver or other equipment is connected to the AV2 socket, AV2 SET must first be set to EXT.Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) 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.

Aerial

Satellite Receiver or other Equipment

SCARTC able

Aerial Connector

SCART Cable

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 7.

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

2 Plug the VCR into the mains.

The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.

Result:

3 Select the required language by pressing the

❷

buttons.



4 Press OK to store the language selected.

Result: A message appears.

5 Press OK button. 6 Press the

☛



or ❷buttons to select your country.

The VCR searches for the stations according to a preset preference list corresponding to the country that you have selected.

7 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.

8 The current time and date are displayed

automatically. Check the date and time.

if it is :

◆

Correct, Press Menu button twice to exit the

menu.

◆

incorrect, see page 10.

➢

Auto preset can be performed by pressing

■

(STOP) on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.

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Setting the Date and Time

Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information

our 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

☛ ◆ Do not forget to reset the time when

you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding ,

select the CLOCK SET option.

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.

4 Press ➛ or ❿ to select the hour, minutes, day,

month and year. Result: The option selected flashes.

5 Press the

the value. Result: The day of the week is displayed

➢



or ❷buttons to increase or decrease

automatically.

You can hold the or ❷buttons down to

scroll more quickly through the values.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the

menu.

❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

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 Showview function

★

(SV-675GX/SV-475GX/SV-275GX only), which

cannot be hidden).

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

select the USER SET option.

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding

OSD option is selected.

5 To... Press

Display on-screen ON is displayed. information

Hide on-screen OFF is displayed. information

or❷

buttons, until the

➛or❿

, until...

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the

menu.

Choosing Your Language

You can change the language in which information is displayed on the screen.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding

select the LANGUAGE SET option.

,❷

or ➛, ❿buttons to

3 Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.

4 Select the required language by pressing the

or❷

buttons.

5 Press OK to store the language selected. 6 Press MENU to exit the menu.

Result: From now on, all the on-screen

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information will be displayed in the language selected.

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