Samsung SV-DVD54T instruction manual Troubleshooting Guide VCR, Problem Explanation/Solution

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Troubleshooting Guide (VCR)

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.

 

◆ Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button?

 

 

You cannot insert a video cassette

◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window

 

side up and the safety tab facing you.

 

 

The television programmeme was not recorded

◆ Check the STB-DVD-VCR aerial connections.

 

◆ Is the STB-DVD-VCR tuner properly set?

 

◆ Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.

 

 

Timer recording was unsuccessful

◆ Was the STANDBY/ON button pressed to activate the timer?

 

◆ Re-check the recording start/stop time settings.

 

◆ If there was a power failure or interruption during timer

 

recording, the recording will have been cancelled.

 

 

No playback picture or the picture

◆ Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.

is distorted

 

 

 

You cannot see normal broadcasts

◆ Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on TUNER.

 

◆ Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.

 

 

Noise bars or streaks on playback

◆ Press the TRK ( or ❷) buttons to minimize this effect.

 

 

When the ❿II button is pressed

◆ A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the

during playback, the still picture

condition of the tape. Press the TRK ( or ❷) buttons

has severe “noise bars” streaks

during SLOW motion to minimize this effect.

 

 

Video Head Cleaning

◆ If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video

 

heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem

 

and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned.

 

When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions

 

provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head

 

cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.

 

 

If when tuning in your TV to the STB-DVD-VCR TV does not find the Screen or the pattern when found suffers from interference, it may be due to the STB-DVD-VCR output channel clashing with the normal TV transmissions in your area. To prevent this you will need to change the STB-DVD-VCR output channel in the following way

1.Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial symbol) on the rear of the STB-DVD-VCR.

2.Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the STB-DVD-VCR” (see page 9).

3.Carry out the instructions “Setting the STB-DVD-VCR output Channel” (see page 14), move the channel number several channels down from the original setting.

(example: from 35 to 38).

4.Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial symbol) on the rear of the STB-DVD-VCR.

5.Re-tune your TV to the STB-DVD-VCR again by following instructions “Tuning Your Television for the STB-DVD-VCR” (page 9).

6.If the problem still exists repeat steps 1 to 5 moving several more channels away from the original setting.

If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

◆The model and serial number on the rear of your STB-DVD-VCR

◆The warranty information

◆A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.

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Contents SV-DVD54T Remote Control Overview Contents DVD Functions Solving Problems STB FunctionsSafety Instructions Following illustrations represent precautionsDisc Type and Characteristics CharacteristicsRear View of the STB-DVD-VCR AccessoriesFront View of the STB-DVD-VCR DVD Deck is active DVD, CD is loaded Display IndicatorsInserting Batteries in the Remote Control Use same types of batteriesPlug & Auto Set up Select the required language by pressing Or ❷ buttonsTuning Your Television for Switch on the televisionSelect Language Setting the Date and Time Setting the Menu LanguageOpen Menu Presetting the Stations Automatically Install optionPresetting the Stations Manually Install optionPress the Clear button Clearing a Preset StationChanging the Preset Station Table Same time on the television screenCH28 .. CH38 .. CH69 Selecting the Colour ModeChannel Black and WhiteIntelligent Picture Control On completion, press Return three times to exit the menuAuto Power off Screen Messages Auto Power Off option is selectedProtecting a Recorded Cassette Selecting the Cassette TypeRepeat Play Hold the REC button down for a while to start recording Recording a Programme ImmediatelyRecording a Programme with Automatic Stop Up to six programmes can be preset Using the G-CODE FeatureBefore presetting your STB-DVD-VCR Check that the date and time are correctModifying G-code Programming If you wish to ThenYou can check your preset recordings Using the Timer Programming FeatureChecking a Preset Recording If you have forgotten which programmes will be recordedSelecting the Audio Output Mode Cancelling a Preset RecordingAdjusting Picture Alignment Manually Playing a CassettePlaying a Sequence at Variable Speeds Playing a Cassette in Slow MotionPlaying a Sequence Frame by Frame You can play a cassette in slow motionEnd Search Searching for a Specific SequenceGo To 00000 Stop Intro ScanIndex Skip Search Using the Tape CounterTo cancel an Index search simply press the ❿II or button Tape counterConnecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable Recording from Another VCR or CamcorderUsing the TV Buttons on the Remote Control With the unit in Stop mode, press the Menu button Choosing a ConnectionDigital Press the ,❷ buttons to select English Setting Up the Language FeaturesOK or ❿button RecordedMPEG-2 Digital Out Setting Up the Audio OptionsDolby Digital Out Dynamic CompressionBlack Level Setting Up the Display OptionsTV Aspect Ntsc Disc OutputUse ,❷ to select Change Password Setting Up the Parental ControlAbout the Change Password There are up to 8 rating levels on a discReceiver Connections Special Playback Features Before You BeginIf you are using a 169 TV Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ ViewTo play back using aspect ratio DVD If you are using a 43 TVTo make the screen disappear, press the INFO. button again Using the Display FunctionWhen Playing a DVD/CD Changing the Camera Angle Using the Angle buttonUsing the Subtitle button Repeat Play Selecting the Audio Language When playing a DVDUsing the Audio button Recalling a Marked Scene Using the Mark Function MP3/WMA PlayUsing the Mark Function DVD Clearing a MarkYour MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet format MP3/WMA Play Picture CD PlaybackCD-R MP3/WMA discs Return to the Album ScreenCD-R Jpeg Discs Seconds, the menu will disappearSTB Function Main Menu Volume ControlTo control the volume level Select SoundtrackProgramme Information Select VideotrackSelect Favorites SubtitleTo change the Teletext VBI InstallationTeletext VBI Use the ,❷ keys to select a Teletext VBI you wantAt the request window This cause your previous settings to be deletedChannel Organising Select a channel list to delete with ,❷ or ❿❿ keys Parental LockTo delete channels from Favorite Group Press the INFO. key again in order to cancel the lock Parental Lock System SetupTo cancel the lock This will take you to the following menuInput Technical Specifications VCR / DVDGeneral OutputRF Input Technical Specifications STBDemodulator Troubleshooting Guide VCR Problem Explanation/SolutionProblem Action Troubleshooting Guide DVDBefore requesting service troubleshooting Channel data Or Manual scanning menu Does not exist Troubleshooting Guide STBProblem Possible cause Solution of the problem AK68-00467C
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