Samsung DVD-V940K instruction manual 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 8).

3.Carry out the instructions “Setting the DVD-VCR output Channel” (see page 14), 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 8).

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-V940K Remote Control Overview Contents Safety Instructions Following illustrations represent precautionsDisc Type and Characteristics CharacteristicsAccessories Rear View of the DVD-VCRInserting Batteries in the Remote Control Display IndicatorsDVD Deck is active DVD, CD, VCD, or Svcd is loaded Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the AV Cable DVD-VCRPlug & Auto Set up ❷ buttonsDeck Control Keys Basic TV Tuner Operations Insert VHS Tape Copying from DVD to VCR Setting the Date and TimeInsert Disc Copy the DVD to VHS TapePress the corresponding Presetting the Stations AutomaticallyInstall option See11 To...Then Presetting the Stations ManuallyInstall option If you ThenPress the Clear button Clearing a Preset StationChanging the Preset Station Table Same time on the television screenSelecting the RF OUT Sound Mode G-K CH21 .. CH36 .. CH69Please refer to Selecting the Colour ModeOK or ❿, until Screen Messages Auto Power offIntelligent Picture Control On completion, press the Return buttonVHS Play Selecting the Cassette TypeRepeat Play DVD-VCR allows you to playback high quality S- VHS tapesProtecting a Recorded Cassette Recording a Programme ImmediatelyRecording a Programme with Automatic Stop You can check your preset recordings Using the Timer Programming FeatureChecking a Preset Recording Press ❿ to select the recording speedSelecting 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 ScanUsing the Assemble Edit Function Using the Tape CounterTape counter Score Function Using the Karaoke FunctionRecording from Another VCR or Camcorder Karaoke Search FunctionUse the ,❷ buttons to select ‘English’ Choosing a Connection Setting Up the Language FeaturesOK or ❿ button ListedPress 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 CompressionTV Aspect Setting Up the Display OptionsAdjusts the brightness of the screen.On/Off Black LevelThere are up to 8 rating levels on a disc Setting Up the Parental ControlAbout the Change Password About the Rating LevelSpecial Playback Features Receiver Connections Before You BeginWhat is Progressive Scan? Component Connections for DVDIf you are using a 169 TV Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ ViewTo play back using aspect ratio DVD If you are using a 43 TVWhen Playing a DVD/VCD/CD Using the Display FunctionTo make the screen disappear, press the INFO. button again Changing the Camera Angle Using the Angle buttonUsing the Subtitle button Selecting the Subtitle LanguageUsing the Audio button When playing a DVDRepeat Play Selecting the Audio Language Recalling a Marked Scene Using the Mark Function MP3/WMA PlayUsing the Mark Function DVD/VCD Clearing a MarkProgram/Random playback CD-R MP3/WMA discsProgram Play CD/MP3/WMA Program Play & Random PlayPicture CD Playback Random Play CD/MP3/WMAPress the OK button Return to the Album ScreenPress the button once to stop playback DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Special Playback FeaturesZoom MPEG4 Supported DivX/XviD/MPEG4 Feature TableDivX/XviD/MPEG4 Playback MPEGs containing DivX can be divided into Video and AudioBeginning Karaoke Functions Reserving a Song Key ControlGuide Melody Cancellation of reservationVocal Fader Types of Karaoke discInput Technical SpecificationsGeneral OutputProblems and Solutions VCR Problem Explanation/SolutionBefore requesting service troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide DVDProblem Action Schematic Diagrams A2/NICAMBlock Identification of Main PCB M.P.S Power Drive Display/Function System Control/Servo ENG-53 Hi-Fi A2/NICAM TM China/Hong Kong Only ENG-57 Input-Output Karaoke DVD AV Decoder DVD Servo DVD Audio/Video Memo This Appliance is Distributed by Electronics
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