Problems and Solutions
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Before contacting the Samsung
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No power. | ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. | ||||||||||||
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You cannot insert a video cassette. | ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window | ||||||||||||
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| ◆ Check that the VCR has not been | ||||||
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The television programme was not recorded. | ◆ Check the VCR/aerial connections. |
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Timer recording was unsuccessful. | ◆ Was the STANDBY/ON button pressed to activate the | ||||||||||||
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| Timer Programme code is correct. |
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No playback picture or the picture | ◆ Press the TRACKING buttons ( | or | ). | ||||||||||
is distorted. | ◆ Check to see if you are using a | ||||||||||||
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You cannot see normal broadcasts. | ◆ Check that the source selected using the INPUT button is | ||||||||||||
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| ◆ Check the TV.VCR/aerial connections. |
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Noise bar or streaks on playback. | ◆ Press the TRACKING buttons ( | or | ) to minimize this | ||||||||||
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No operation when the: | ◆ Check that tape is not already fully wound. | ||||||||||||
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• F.F ( |
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during playback, the still picture has severe | condition of the tape. Press the TRACKING buttons | ||||||||||||
“noise bar” streaks. | ( or ) to minimize this effect. |
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Incorrect operations or no display. | ◆ Use a pencil to press the RESET button and | ||||||||||||
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If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:
◆the model and serial number on the rear of your VCR ;
◆the warranty information ; and
◆a clear description of the problem.
Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG
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Front View of the VCR
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| VIDEO CASSETTE | |
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| RECORD | RESET | REW | |
STANDBY/ON | BUTTON | |||
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F.F
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/I STANDBY/ON | EJECT | REC | THROUGH |
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| NTSC | REW | F.F |
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| RESET | PAL |
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| LINE 1 IN |
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VIDEO | L AUDIO R |
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RCA VIDEO | RCA AUDIO | CHANNEL | SYSTEM STANDARD | PAUSE/STILL | STOP |
INPUT | L,R INPUT | BUTTONS | OUTPUT SELECTION | BUTTON | BUTTON |
JACK | JACKS |
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Rear View of the VCR
RCA AUDIO L, R | RCA AUDIO | RCA AUDIO | RCA VIDEO | AERIAL IN | |||
L, R OUTPUT 1 | L, R INPUT | INPUT | |||||
OUTPUT 2 JACKS | CONNECTOR | ||||||
JACKS |
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| R - AUDIO - L | VIDEO |
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| OUT 2 | OUT 1 |
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VIDEO OUTPUT 2 | VIDEO | AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT | OUT TO TV |
JACK | OUTPUT 1 | SCART | CONNECTOR |
| JACK | SOCKET |
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