Samsung SV-DVD540 Problems and Solutions VCR, Troubleshooting Guide DVD, Tuner, Problem Action

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Problems and Solutions (VCR)

Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.

 

Problem

Explanation/Solution

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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.

Troubleshooting Guide (DVD)

Before requesting service (troubleshooting)

 

Problem

 

Action

Page

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◆ Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.

 

 

Disc does not play.

◆

Check the region number of the DVD.

P6

 

◆

This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CD.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

◆

5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions

 

 

 

 

 

are met. :

 

 

5.1 channel sound is not

 

1) The DVD-VCR player is connected with the proper amplifier

P45

 

 

2) The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.

 

being reproduced.

 

P48

 

◆

Check whether the disc being played has the “Dolby 5.1 ch” mark on

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the outside.

 

 

 

 

◆

Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

◆

The features or action cannot be completed at this time because:

 

 

The

icon appears on

 

1. The DVD’s software restricts it.

 

 

 

2. The DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles).

P46-64

 

screen.

 

3. The feature is not available at the moment.

 

 

 

 

 

4. You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is

 

 

 

 

 

out of range.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Playback mode differs from

◆

Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work

P46-50

 

the Setup Menu selection.

 

properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The screen ratio cannot be

◆

The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVDs.

P49

 

changed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No audio.

◆

Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in the Audio

P48

 

 

 

 

Options Menu.

 

 

If when tuning in your TV to the DVD-VCR TV does not find the Screen

or the pattern when found suffers from interference, it may be due to the DVD-VCR output channel clashing with the normal TV transmissions in your area. To prevent this you will need to change the 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 DVD-VCR.

2.Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the DVD- VCR” (see page 14).

3.Carry out the instructions “Setting the DVD-VCR output Channel” (see page 23), move the channel number several channels down from the original setting. (example: from 36 to 39).

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

5.Re-tune your TV to the DVD-VCR again by following instructions “Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR” (page 14).

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

◆

Press power on from a cold start with no disc in the unit. Press the

Forgot password

❿❿ and ➛➛ buttons simultaneously on the front panel for five

 

seconds. Switch off and on the DVD-VCR by pressing

 

STANDBY/ON button. The Parental Mode is now unlocked as

 

indicated on the display. You can now set your rating level and

 

change your password to a new number.

If you experience other ◆ Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction book that

problems.contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow the procedure once again.

◆If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized service center.

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-DVD540 GB Contents This manuel is divided into two sections Safety InstructionsStereo Disc Type and CharacteristicsFront View of the DVD-VCR Rear View of the DVD-VCRAccessories Infrared Remote Control Display IndicatorsConnector Location Type Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Scart CableYour DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors AV2 in By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug & Auto Set upAV1EURO AV By means of 21-pin Scart Cable By means of RF Coaxial CableVCR Button Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR Deck Control KeysSTANDBY/ON Button DVD ButtonButtons Setting the Date and TimeTV/VCR Button Prog ButtonSet menu Language Open MenuSelect Language If you Then Clearing a Preset Station13 To...Then To change the programme number assigned to a station press Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode B/G-D/KSetting the DVD-VCR Output Channel Press OK or ❿, until VCR Selecting the Colour Mode Intelligent Picture ControlIntelligent Picture Control Remote Control E180 E240 300 E260 VCR Auto Power Off Selecting the Cassette TypeVCR ShowView Extend Screen Messages Off 1Hour 2Hour 3HourDVD-VCR allows you to playback high quality S-VHS tapes VCR Repeat Play Selecting the Recording SpeedVHS Play STANDBY/ON VCR Recording a Programme ImmediatelyModifying ShowView Programming VCR Using the ShowViewIf you have forgotten which programmes will be Checking a Preset RecordingCancelling a Preset Recording PresetThen press Selecting the Audio Output ModePlaying a Cassette in Slow Motion Option DescriptionEtc Seq Played Seq. etc Searching for a Specific SequenceNext Intro Scan Using the Tape CounterRecoding from Another VCR or Camcorder Button Function Choosing a ConnectionConnection to an Television Brand CodesUsing the Subtitle Language DVD Setting Up the Language FeaturesUsing the Disc Menu Language Using the Audio LanguageDynamic Compression Dolby Digital Out PCMMPEG-2 Digital Out DTSDigital Audio Out DVD Setting Up the Parental Control Receiver ConnectionsAbout the Change Password About the Rating LevelSpecial Playback Features Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ View For 43 aspect ratio discs Normal Screen Using the Display FunctionWhen Playing a DVD/CD Pan ScanDVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languages DVD Changing the Camera Angle Repeat PlayAll of the disc Recalling a Marked Scene DVD Selecting the Audio Language Using the Mark FunctionUsing the Audio button Using the Mark Function DVDYour MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet format MP3/WMA PlayMP3/WMA Play Function Program/Random playbackRandom Play CD/MP3/WMA Program Play & Random PlayPicture CD Playback Program Play CD/MP3/WMAVCR Technical SpecificationsDVD Picture CD Playback Problem Action Problems and Solutions VCRTroubleshooting Guide DVD Before requesting service troubleshootingELE Eurwpaikh Egguhsh Euroelectric S.A This Appliance is Distributed by
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