Samsung SV-H30K, SV-H620K User Manual
VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-H620K
SV-H80K
SV-H30K
Instruction Manual
www.samsungvcr.com
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Contents
◆ FOREWORD
■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 5
◆ VCR OVERVIEWS
■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 6
■ Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 7
■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8
■ Display Indicator............................................................................................ 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 a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts............................ 12
■ Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment............. 13
■ Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 14
■ Tuning your Television for the VCR............................................................... 15
◆ SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 16
■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 16
■ Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information ..................................................... 17
■ Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 17
■ Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 18
■ Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)............................................. 18
■ Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 19
■ Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 20
■ Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 21
■ Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 22
■ Switching between the TV and VCR Modes.................................................. 23
◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 24
■ Selecting the Recording Speed (SV-H620K/SV-H80K Only)........................ 24
■ NICAM (SV-H620K Only).............................................................................. 25
■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 26
■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 26
■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 27
■ Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 28
■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 29
■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 29
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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-H620K, SV-H80K and SV-H30K.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
Features Chart
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★
(SV-H620K): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example
SV-H620K.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.
Feature SV-H620K SV-H80K SV-H30K
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
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Format 16:9
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Changing recording speed (SP/LP)
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Connecting a Decoder for scrambled
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PAY TV broadcasts
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable
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Dual VCR/TV remote Control
● ●
SHUTTLE Dial
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Audio Dubbing a pre-recorded Cassette
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Hi-Fi & A2/NICAM
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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.
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.
Contents (cont.)
◆ PLAYING BACK
■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 30
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-H30K Only) ......................... 30
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 30
■ Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 31
■ Intelligent Picture Control (SV-H30K Only).................................................... 31
■ Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN) ...................................................................... 32
■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 32
■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-H620K Only)..................................... 33
■ Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-H80K/SV-H30K Only).......................... 33
◆ S
EARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 34
■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 34
■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 35
■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... 35
■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 36
■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 37
■ Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 37
■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 38
◆ ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input cable................................................ 39
■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 40
■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 40
■ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-H620K Only).......................... 41
◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-H620K Only)................... 42
■ Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 43
■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 44
◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS
■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 45
■ TV Frequency Table (System B/G-D/K)........................................................ 46
☛
➢
NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
1
1
1
= Step number
★
Option
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Front View of the VCR
Rear View of the VCR
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART
(EURO-21) SOCKET
AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT
SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET
RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT SOCKETS
★
(SV-H620K ONLY)
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
PLAY
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
REW
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
PROGRAM
SELECTION
BUTTONS
RECORD
BUTTON
(SV-H620K)
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
AUX VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
SHARPNESS
BUTTONS
TRACKING
BUTTONS
INPUT
SELECTION
BUTTON
RECORDING
SPEED
SELECTION BUTTON
(SV-H80K)
REC
PROG
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
STOP
R
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W
F
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F
PLAY
VIDEO AUDIO
AUX
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS
AUX VIDEO, AUDIO
INPUT SOCKETS
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
EJECT
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON
SHUTTLE
RING
SHUTTLE
RING
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
(SV-H30K)
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
PROG
STOP
REC
REW
PLAY
F
.F
AUX
VIDEO AUDIO
EJECT
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS
AUX VIDEO, AUDIO
INPUT SOCKETS
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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.
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REMOTE CONTROL
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
COAXIAL CABLE
Infrared Remote Control
EJECT BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON
(SV-H620K/SV-H80K)
(SV-H30K)
OK
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
-/--
VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
★
(SV-H620K ONLY)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
★
(SV-H80K ONLY)
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON
★
(SV-H620K ONLY)
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
TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
AUTO TRACKING BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
Display Indicator
1 Cassette loaded indicator
2 PLAY indicator
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5 REC indicator
6 STEREO indicator
VIDEO STEREO
STEREO
5 6
1 2 3 4 5
12 3 4
(SV-H620K)
(SV-H80K/SV-H30K)
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STANDBY/ON EJECT
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
AUDIO
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
TRK PROG
OK
REPEAT
DISPLAY
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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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TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
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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 Rear SCART In/Out ◆ Television
◆ Satellite receiver
◆ Other VCR
AV2 Rear SCART In/Out ◆ Decoder for scrambled Pay TV
broadcasts
Example
: CANAL+.
◆ Satellite receiver
◆ Other VCR
AUX Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio system
◆ Camcorder
◆ Other VCR
★
(SV-H620K Only)
AUX Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio system
◆ Camcorder
◆ Other VCR
★
(SV-H80K/SV-H30K Only)
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆ Audio Hi-Fi system
★
(SV-H620K Only)
OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial
coaxial ◆ Cable television network
◆ Satellite receiver
☛ 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.
TV
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
VIDEO AUDIO
AUX
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
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.
★
(SV-H620K 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 RCA Audio cable with stereo system into the Audio out socket on the rear of the VCR.
★
(SV-H620K only)
SCART Cable
Aerial
TV
2
4
RF coaxial
cable
3
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AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
OUT/SORTIE
TV
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
AUDIO
L/G
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
OUT/SORTIE
R/D
AUDIO
L/G
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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 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 36, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 33.
1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
When the satellite receiver or other equipment is connected to the AV2 socket.
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.
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
Antenne
Aerial Connector
2
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
SCART Cable
TV
1
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
Antenne
Aerial Connector
2
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
SCART Cable
TV
1
SCART Cable
Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts
This VCR is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV broadcasts.
Example
: CANAL+ or Premiere broadcasts.
You can:
◆ Record a scrambled programme while watching another channel
◆ Record another channel while watching a scrambled programme
1 Connect the VCR to the television as indicated on page 11.
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.
SCART Cable
SCART Cable
DECODER
Aerial
TV
Aerial Connector
3
2
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AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
OUT/SORTIE
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
AUDIO
L/G
TV
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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 VCR STANDBY/ON (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 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 Setting the VCR Output Channel
on page 18 and Problems and Solutions on page 45).
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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(SV-H620K/SV-H80K)★(SV-H30K)
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VCR STANDBY/ON
S
S
2
2
Plug & Auto Set Up
TV
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
2
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
60%
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MENU
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END:MENU
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.
Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
3 Select the required language by pressing the
or❷
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 preset can be performed by pressing
■
(STOP) on
the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no
tape inserted.
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STANDBY/ON
REC MENU
OK
CLOCK
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