Samsung CXM 2785TP manual Learning About Video Cassette Tapes, Choosing the Proper Tapes

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A P P E N D I X

Learning About Video Cassette Tapes

Choosing the Proper Tapes

Use only video cassette tapes marked VHS with this VCR. Choose good quality tapes for best results.

Caring for Video Cassette Tapes

•Keep the tapes away from direct sunlight, heat or extreme cold.

•Insert tapes with the window side up and the arrow pointing away from you.

•Do not subject tapes to violent vibrations or shocks.

•Never try to take apart or splice a video tape.

•Do not open the cassette, touch the tape, or put anything inside the video tape cartridge.

•Read the instructions supplied with a video tape

Choosing the Correct Recording Speed

Your VCR is equipped with variable tape speed. You can play or record a tape at:

•SP (Standard Play)—the fastest speed,

•SLP (Super Long Play)—the slowest speed.

When you are playing a tape, your VCR automatically selects the proper speed, even if segments of the tape have been recorded at a different speed.

When you are recording, the slower the tape speed you use, the longer the tape runs and the more program material it holds. SP provides the clearest record/playback picture, but special effects such as still picture work best in the SLP mode.

Use this chart to determine which tape speed to select when you are recording:

TAPE	SP	SLP


T-60	1hr.	3hrs.
T-120	2hrs.	6hrs.

T-160	2hrs. 40 mins.	8hrs.

A.2 APPENDIX

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Contents

Owner’s Instructions AA68-02634B-00ENGRisk of Electric Shock Do not Open Thank You for Choosing Samsung Example Antenna Grounding TV Operation InstallationYour New 3Way Combination Unit DVD OperationTroubleshooting VCR OperationDVD Features List of FeaturesTV Features VCR FeaturesFamiliarizing Yourself with The 3way Combination Unit Front Panel ButtonsTimer indicator ˝ Remote Control Sensor∏ Stand by indicator Volume , + ’ REC indicatorRear Panel Jacks AUDIO-VIDEOVOL +, VOL Remote Control TV Function Buttons´ +100 STDDisc Menu Remote Control DVD Function Buttons Search´ Stop OPEN/CLOSESP/SLP Remote Control VCR Function ButtonsTRK+, tracking SLOW+Antennas with 75-ohm Round Leads Connecting VHF and UHF AntennasAntennas with 300-ohm Flat Twin Leads Separate VHF and UHF Antennas Connecting Cable TVConnecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles All Channels Cable without a Cable BoxANT IN, VHF IN, or simply, Connecting to a Cable Box that Descrambles Some ChannelsThis terminal might be labeled Connect this cable to a two-way splitterConnecting a Second VCR to Record from the TV Connecting a Camcorder Press the Menu button Connecting an Audio System When playing a DVDSetting the Optical jack On/Off Only DVD mode Press the Menu button to exitInstalling Batteries in the Remote Control Make sure to match the +Viewing the Menus Turning the TV On and OffViewing the Menus and On-Screen Displays Viewing the DisplaySelecting a Menu Language Selecting the Video Signal-source Memorizing the ChannelsStoring Channels in Memory Automatic Method TV automatically cyclesPress the Menu button to display the menu Adding and Erasing Channels Manual MethodYou can view any channel Using the Pre-CH Button to select the Previous Channel Using the Channel ButtonsDirectly Accessing Channels Changing ChannelsAdjusting the Volume Using MuteWill automatically disappear after about 3 seconds After adjusting an item, the gaugeCustomizing the Picture Using Automatic Picture Settings Alternate methodChanging the Color Tone Changing the Screen Size Fine Tuning Channels After you adjust the fine tuningDigital Noise Reduction Tilt For model CXM2785TP Customizing the Sound Using Automatic Sound Settings Choosing a Multi-Channel Soundtrack MTS Viewing a VCR or Camcorder Tape When selecting the hours, be sure Setting the ClockOption 1 Setting the Clock Manually You press the Display buttonSetting the Date Press the Right √ button Sequence ATL., EAST, CEN., MTN., PAC., ALAS., HAW Clock is set Press the Menu button to exitSet the TV’s clock. See Setting the Clock on Setting the On/Off TimerBefore using the timer, you must When you set the hours, makeSelect Off during this step When finished, press the Right √ buttonTo deactivate the On time Press the Right √ button to highlight OffPress the UP/DOWN Setting the Sleep TimerAfter about 3 seconds, the sleep Viewing Closed Captions Misspellings and unusualUsing the V-Chip Setting Up Your Personal ID Number PINHow to Enable/Disable the V-Chip How to Set up Restrictions Using the TV guidelinesGeneral audience TV GuidelinesTV-Y Young children TV-Y7 Children 7 and over Parental guidanceHow to set the FV, D, L, S and V sub-ratings NC-17No children under age Adults only NR Not rated Playback Pausing PlaybackPlaying a Disc Stopping PlaybackStep Motion Playback Except CD Slow Motion Playback Except CDSkipping Tracks Using the Search and Skip FunctionsSearching through a Chapter or Track Using the Display Function When Playing a DVDPress the Enter button When Playing a CD/VCDEnter button VCD Repeat Play To return to normal play- back, press the Repeat buttonRandom Playback Program Play and Random PlayProgram Playback Track View/Index View Using the Disc View Function VCDWhen pressing the TOP Menu Press the Enter button Track ViewThis function depends on what Using the Audio ButtonSelecting the Audio Language Using the DVD Setup Button When in the DVD mode Press the Subtitle button Using the Subtitle buttonSelecting the Subtitle Language Subtitle languages are represented by abbrevia- tionsSubtitle language to be the same Using the Master Volume Control FunctionSelect Automatic if you want As the language selected as the audioChanging the Camera Angle Using the Zoom Function DVD/VCDUsing the Angle button To turn off the display, press the Angle button againRecalling a Marked Scene Using the Bookmark FunctionUsing the Bookmark Function DVD/VCD Marker will be displayedClearing a Bookmark Program/Random playback MP3 PlayMP3 Play Function CD-R MP3 discs Your MP3 files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet formatSetting up the Language Features Using the Player MenuUsing the Disc Menu Language Setting up the Parental Control About the Rating Level ŒPressSetting up the Audio Options Digital outputUse to turn on-screen messages on or off Setting up the Display OptionsAdjusts the brightness of the screen.On/Off Inserting and Ejecting a Video Cassette Tape Don’t try to insert a tape upsidePlaying the Tape PausingPlaying a Pre-Recorded Video Cassette Tape Using Picture Search Using Automatic TrackingUsing the Time Counter If you want to remove the time Using Memory StopCancel the memory stop feature, just Counter memory from the screenPress the Stop but- ton Press the FWD or Using P.PLUSFor this feature to work, Insert a tape and pressRecording TV Programs As You Watch RecordingSee Editing While RecordingFor information on recording After ten minutes in the pauseUsing Advanced Recording Features Using One-Touch RecordingPress the Right √ button. The Starting hour will select Recording at a Later TimeClock must be set to the cor Press the Right √ button. The ending hour will select For more information on Timer indicator on the front panelTV illuminates when program Selecting tape speeds, see pages 5.6, 5.7, and A.2Information for the first program appears on the screen Using Program ReviewProgram Review is only available Press Menu to return to normal viewing Using True RepeatFor information on viewing Press the Stop button to end the repeatUsing Block Repeat MTS Recording / Monitor Mode Using the HiFi StereoSelecting the HiFi Mode Video Dubbing Making the ConnectionsButton. on the playback VCR or camcorder Video DubbingImportant Warning One Federal Press the Input button to return to normal TV view- ingSlow motion Using Special Playback FeaturesFrame Advance Identifying TV Problems Chapter SixIdentifying DVD Problems Identifying VCR Problems Cleaning and Maintaining Your 3Way Combination Unit Using Your 3Way Combination Unit in Another CountryCaring for Video Cassette Tapes Learning About Video Cassette TapesChoosing the Proper Tapes Choosing the Correct Recording SpeedSending Tapes to Another Country SpecificationsUsing the Record Safety Tab Watts/130 watts