Samsung SV-DVD640 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 is distorted

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

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 12), 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 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 SV-DVD640 Remote Control Overview Contents Safety Instructions Following illustrations represent precautionsAudio Disc Type and CharacteristicsCharacteristics VideoFront View of the DVD-VCR AccessoriesRear View of the DVD-VCR Timer Recording is programmed or in progress Display IndicatorsInserting Batteries in the Remote Control DVD Deck is active DVD, VCD, CD or Svcd is loadedConnect the coaxial cable as indicated on By means of RF Coaxial CablePlug & Auto Set up AV2 in By means of 21-pin Scart CableTuning Your Television for Setting the Date and TimeSelect Language Setting the Menu LanguageOpen Menu Set menu LanguageSee Presetting the Stations ManuallyInstall option DVD-VCR then searches for the second station and so on13 To...Then Clearing a Preset StationIf you Then Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode B/G-D/K Changing the Preset Station TableSame time on the television screen CH21 .. CH36 .. CH69 Setting the DVD-VCR Output ChannelSelecting the Colour Mode Black and WhiteIntelligent Picture Control Press OK or ❿, untilScreen Messages ShowView Extend Auto Power offOn completion, press Return twice to exit the menu Repeat Play Selecting the Cassette TypeProtecting a Recorded Cassette Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Switch on the televisionRecording a Programme Immediately To stop recording, press onceUp to six programmes can be preset Using the ShowView FeatureBefore presetting your DVD-VCR Check that the date and time are correctModifying ShowView Programming If you wish to ThenYou can check your preset recordings Using the Timer Programming FeatureChecking a Preset Recording Speed Select recording speedsSelecting 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 Go To 00000 StopIntro Scan Index Skip Search Using the Tape CounterTo cancel an Index search simply press the ❿II or button Tape counterConnecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable Using the Assemble Edit FunctionBrand Codes Brand Codes Using the TV Buttons on the Remote ControlRecoding from Another VCR or Camcorder Button FunctionDigital Audio out Jack Choosing a ConnectionVCR out can not watch by this connection OK or ❿ buttonOK or ❿button Setting Up the Language FeaturesWith the unit in Stop mode, press the Menu button Press the ,❷ buttons to select EnglishMPEG-2 Digital Out Setting Up the Audio OptionsDolby Digital Out Dynamic CompressionBlack Level Setting Up the Display OptionsTV Aspect Ntsc Disc OutputThere are up to 8 rating levels on a disc Setting Up the Parental ControlAbout the Change Password Press the OK or ❿ buttonReceiver 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 TVUse the , ❿ buttons to make the desired setup Using the Display FunctionWhen Playing a DVD/CD To make the screen disappear, press the INFO. button againChanging the Camera Angle Using the Angle buttonUsing the Subtitle button DVD disc can contain up to 32 subtitle languagesUsing 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 MarkCD-R MP3/WMA discs Program/Random playbackYour MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet format Random Play CD/MP3/WMA Program Play & Random Play Picture CD PlaybackProgram Play CD/MP3/WMA Return to the Album ScreenCD-R Jpeg Discs Press 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 AudioInput Technical SpecificationsGeneral OutputProblems and Solutions VCR Problem Explanation/SolutionBefore requesting service troubleshooting Troubleshooting Guide DVDProblem Action Ellas Greece ZhmivaapovÚ se autovto proiovn pou proevrcetai
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