Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SV-643B Samsung
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VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-645B SV-643B SV-640B Instruction Manual PAL www .samsungvcr .com.
GB 3 About this manual Thank you for purchasing a Samsung V ideo Cassette Recorder (VCR). Y our 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.
GB 5 4 Contents (cont.) ◆ S EARCHING FOR A S EQUENCE ■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ................................................................ 33 ■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame ....................................................
GB 7 6 Front V iew of the VCR Rear View of the VCR The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
GB 9 8 Infrared Remote Contr ol Display Indicators Accessories You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. O K S T AN D B Y /O N E JEC T S L O W S H U T T L E V - L O C K C LR /R S T F .
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.
GB 13 12 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.
14 T uning Y our T elevision 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.
GB 15 Setting the Date and Time 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.
GB 17 GB 16 Presetting the Stations Automatically Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the television.
GB 19 GB 18 If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 2 Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the INSTALLATION option.
GB 21 GB 20 You can record a cassette at two different speeds: ◆ SP (Standard Play) ◆ LP (Long Play) In Long Play modes: ◆ Each cassette lasts twice as long ◆ The recording is of a slightly lower quality To record a cassette... Press the SPEED button on the remote control, until.
GB 23 GB 22 Recording a Pr ogramme Immediately Protecting a Recor ded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. 1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver.
GB 24 Recording a Pr ogramme with Automatic Stop 3 LENGTH 2:30 SET LENGTH : PRESS REC A.TRK IPC INPUT REPEAT TRK PROG AUDIO DISPLAY OK REC MENU 6 4 4 4 SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER 5 This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.
GB 25 Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature ★ (SV -645B/SV -643B Only) Before presetting your VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your VCR ◆ Check that the date and time are correct ◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset.
GB 27 26 Using the Timer Programming Featur e Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming ★ (SV -645B/SV -643B Only) TIMER PROGRAMMING PROG OPTIONS IN STALL CLOCK BONUS LANG PROG " ❷!! ➛❿!! OK END: MENU The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast.
GB 29 28 The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture. When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment manually by pressing the TRK ( or ) buttons until the picture is clear and stable.
GB 31 30 Format 16:9 (Wide Screen) Your VCR can automatically play Wide Screen format prerecorded tapes. It can also record Wide Screen format programmes received from sources such as a satellite receiver. ☛ Connect equipment compatible with Wide Screen to the VCR using the 21 pin SCART cable.
GB 33 32 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. 1 Press: ◆ ❿ ll to start playing the cassette .
GB 35 34 Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point.
Programme VPS/PDC is a system of telling the VCR when a programme actually starts. Typically, when you want to record a programme you will tell the VCR to start recording, probably, five minutes before the advertised starting time of the programme and to finish ten minutes or so after the programme is due to finish.
GB 39 VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND ★ (SV -645B/SV -643B Only) To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called Videoplus EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by up to 60 minutes. ➢ Only use if PDC is not available or set to OFF. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
GB 41 40 Low Power Mode reduces the Standby power consumption of the VCR when in Standby mode. Useful, for example, when you are away from the house on holiday. It saves actually turning the VCR off. 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result : The programming menu is displayed.
GB 43 42 Problems and Solutions Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Problem Explanation/Solution No power ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
ELEC Please ensure the form above is completed at the time of purchase and present it to the dealer to quality for guarantee service, otherwise your guarantee may be affected.
THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY www .samsungvcr .com AC68-01299A ELECTRONICS UNITED KINGDOM REPUBLIC OF IRELAND This Samsung product is warranted for the period of twelve (12) months from the original date of purchase, against defective materials and workmanship.
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