Samsung SV-DVD540, SV-DVD440, SV-DVD545 manual Technical Specifications, Problems and Solutions VCR

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Technical Specifications

 

 

 

Rated voltage

AC 220 - 240V, 50Hz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power consumption

19Watts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

3.9 Kg

 

 

 

 

 

General

Size

430mm X 282mm X 82mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating ambient temperature

+5°C ~ +35°C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Installation conditions

Operation position : Horizontal,

 

 

 

 

Relative humidity : Below 75%

 

 

 

 

 

Input

Video input (Rear)

Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75Ω

 

 

 

 

 

Audio input (Rear)

Euro Scart socket : -8dBm, 47Kohm unbalanced

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF out

UHF 21-69 (Initial CH60)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio (DVD, VCR)

RCA jack, Euro Scart socket

 

 

 

 

Output

Audio (DVD only)

Digital audio out OPTICAL (SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545 Only)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COAXIAL, RCA jack

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video (DVD, VCR)

RCA jack, Euro Scart socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video (DVD only)

S-Video out

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RGB out : Euro Scart socket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tape format

VHS type video tape

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Colour system

PAL, NTSC4.43, NTSC playback on PAL TV

 

 

 

 

VCR

Tuning system

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video S/N

Above 43dB (standard recording)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Resolution

Above 240 lines (standard recording)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio S/N

Above 68dB (Hi-Fi), 39dB (Mono)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio frequency characteristics

20Hz - 20KHz (Hi-Fi)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc

DVD, CD (12cm), CD (8cm),

 

 

 

 

DVD

Audio S/N

95dB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Audio dynamic range

105dB

 

 

 

 

 

Problems and Solutions (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 programme was not recorded

◆

Check the DVD-VCR aerial connections.

 

 

 

◆

Is the 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 ) 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

) 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 DVD-VCR

1.

Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial

TV does not find the Screen

2.

symbol) on the rear of the DVD-VCR.

 

 

or the pattern when found suffers

Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the DVD-

from interference, it may be due to the

3.

VCR” (see page 11).

 

 

DVD-VCR output channel clashing with

Carry out the instructions “Setting the DVD-VCR output

the normal TV transmissions in your area.

 

Channel” (see page 16), move the channel number

To prevent this you will need to change the

 

several channels down from the original setting.

 

DVD-VCR output channel in the following

4.

(example: from 60 to 55).

 

 

way

Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial symbol)

 

5.

on the rear of the DVD-VCR.

 

 

 

Re-tune your TV to the DVD-VCR again by following

 

 

instructions “Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR”

 

6.

(page 11).

 

 

 

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 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-DVD440 SV-DVD540 SV-DVD545 Contents Safety PrecautionsVideo Safety InstructionsDisc Type and Characteristics AudioENG-7 AccessoriesFront View of the DVD-VCR Rear View of the DVD-VCR By means of RF Coaxial Cable Inserting Batteries in the Remote ControlENG-10 ENG-11 Connecting the Audio Output CablePlug & Auto Set up Tuning Your Television forENG-12 ENG-13 Open MenuSelect Language ENG-14 ENG-15 Install optionENG-16 ENG-17 Intelligent Picture ControlENG-18 Screen MessagesRepeat Play Protecting a Recorded CassetteENG-20 ENG-21 Length SET Length Press RECModifying VideoPlus Programming SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545Only Using the Timer Programming FeatureChecking a Preset Recording Playing a Cassette Cancelling a Preset RecordingAdjusting Picture Alignment Manually Selecting the Audio Output ModeENG-26 ENG-27 Searching for a Specific Sequence Using the Tape Counter20 0 +20 ❿❿ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input CableUsing the Assemble Edit Function Using the TV Buttons on the Remote ControlDolby Digital Decoder Digital Audio Input Jack Choosing a Connection Setting Up the Language FeaturesSelect Language Setup using press the OK or ❿ button TelevisionSetting Up the Display Options Setting Up the Audio OptionsOptical SV-DVD540/SV-DVD545 Only View the Display For 169 aspect ratio discs Letter BoxPan Scan Screen FitAudioacxz Angle View Subtitle To B RepeatMP3/WMA Play MarksENG-42 ENG-43 Program Play & Random PlayPicture CD Playback Problems and Solutions VCR Technical SpecificationsTroubleshooting Guide DVD Electronics
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