Samsung DVD-V340, DVD-V540, DVD-V440 Problems and Solutions VCR, Problem Explanation/Solution

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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 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 9).

3.Carry out the instructions “Setting the DVD-VCR output Channel” (see page 15), move the channel number several channels down from the original setting. (example: from 36 to 37).

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 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 DVD-VCR

◆The warranty information

◆A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.

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Contents DVD-V540 DVD-V440 DVD-V340 Remote Control Overview DVD-V540DVD-V440/V340 Contents Following illustrations represent precautions Safety InstructionsCharacteristics Disc Type and CharacteristicsAudio VideoDVD-V540 Front View of the DVD-VCRRear View of the DVD-VCR AccessoriesDisplay Indicators Inserting Batteries in the Remote ControlDVD Deck is active DVD, CD, VCD, or Svcd is loaded Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the RCA CablePlug & Auto Set up Tuning Your Television for❷ buttons Deck Control Keys Your DVD-VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to Setting the Date and TimePress the corresponding Clock optionInstall option Presetting the Stations AutomaticallyInstall option Presetting the Stations Manually11 To...Then If you ThenChanging the Preset Station Table Clearing a Preset StationPress the Clear button Same time on the television screenSelecting the RF OUT Sound Mode B/G-D/K Setting the DVD-VCR Output ChannelCH21 .. CH36 .. CH69 Selecting the Colour Mode Please refer toOK or ❿, until Intelligent Picture Control Auto Power offScreen Messages On completion, press the Return buttonSelecting the Cassette Type Long play mode LP is displayedRepeat Play VHS PlayRecording a Programme Immediately Protecting a Recorded CassetteRecording a Programme with Automatic Stop Checking a Preset Recording Using the Timer Programming FeatureYou can check your preset recordings Result The Timer Programming menu is displayedAdjusting Picture Alignment Manually Cancelling a Preset RecordingSelecting the Audio Output Mode Playing a CassettePlaying a Sequence at Variable Speeds Playing a Cassette in Slow MotionPlaying a Sequence Frame by Frame Searching for a Specific SequenceGo To 00000 Stop Using the Tape CounterEnd Search Intro ScanHelp of a second VCR Using the Assemble Edit FunctionYou wish to play back and/or copy Pictures taken with a camcorderRecording from Another VCR or Camcorder Using the TV Buttons on Remote Control DVD-V540 OnlyBrand Codes Brand Codes Button FunctionFeatures Choosing a ConnectionDigital Audio out Jack OK or ❿button Setting Up the Language FeaturesPress the ,❷ buttons to select English RecordedDolby Digital Out Setting Up the Audio OptionsMPEG-2 Digital Out Dynamic CompressionAdjusts the brightness of the screen.On/Off Setting Up the Display OptionsTV Aspect Black LevelAbout the Change Password Setting Up the Parental ControlThere are up to 8 rating levels on a disc About the Rating LevelBefore You Begin Receiver ConnectionsComponent Connections for DVD DVD-V540/DVD-V440 What is Progressive Scan?To play back using aspect ratio DVD Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ ViewIf you are using a 169 TV If you are using a 43 TVUsing the Display Function When Playing a DVD/VCD/CDTo make the screen disappear, press the INFO. button again Using the Subtitle button Using the Angle buttonChanging the Camera Angle Selecting the Subtitle LanguageUsing the Audio button When playing a DVDPress OK Use the , ❿ buttons to select Stereo, or ❿ On VCD/CDUsing the Mark Function DVD/VCD Using the Mark Function MP3/WMA PlayRecalling a Marked Scene Clearing a MarkCD-R MP3/WMA discs Program/Random playbackProgram Play CD/MP3/WMA Program Play & Random PlayRandom Play CD/MP3/WMA Return to the Album ScreenCD-R Jpeg Discs Picture CD PlaybackZoom DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Special Playback Features DVD-V540/DVD-V440DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Playback DVD-V540/DVD-V440 DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Feature TableMPEG4 Supported MPEGs containing DivX can be divided into Video and AudioGeneral Technical SpecificationsInput OutputProblem Explanation/Solution Problems and Solutions VCRTroubleshooting Guide DVD Before requesting service troubleshootingProblem Action This Appliance is Distributed by Electronics
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