Samsung CHT-500 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 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.

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 CHT-500 Contents Playing Back Symbols Safety Instructions Playback Region Number Disc Type and CharacteristicsDisc Markings 10 11 12 Front View of the DVD-VCRRear View of the DVD-VCR PROG/TRK Infrared Remote ControlShuttle 33 UP 34 OKDisplay Indicators AccessoriesDeciding How to Connect DVD-VCR Connector Location TypeSocket on your Connecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Coaxial CableConnecting DVD-VCR to the TV using the Scart Cable AV2 in By means of 21-pin Scart Cable AV1EURO AV By means of 21-pin Scart CableBy means of RF Coaxial Cable Plug & Auto Set up Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR Deck Control Keys TV/VCR Button Inserting Batteries in the Remote ControlBasic TV Tuner Operations Prog ButtonInsert a blank VHS videotape into the VCR deck Copying from DVD to VCRInsert VHS Tape Copy the DVD to VHS TapeOpen Menu Setting the Date and TimeSetting the Menu Language Select LanguagePresetting the Stations Automatically If you Then Presetting the Stations Manually13 To...Then Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table Press the # or ❷ buttons, until the TV System option is Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode G-KSetting the DVD-VCR Output Channel SelectedVCR Selecting the Colour Mode Press OK or ❿, untilIntelligent Picture Control Off 1Hour 2Hour 3Hour VCR Auto Power OffVCR ShowView Extend E180 E240 300 E260 Screen MessagesSelecting the Cassette Type Press Return twice to exit the menuVCR Repeat Play VHS PlaySelecting the Recording Speed VCR Protecting a Recorded Cassette VCR Recording a Programme ImmediatelyThis function is not available in DVD recording If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, pressRecording a Programme with Automatic Stop VCR Using the ShowView To enter a ShowView, press the Timer buttonModifying ShowView Programming If you wish to ThenUsing the Timer Programming Feature On completion, press Return three times Checking a Preset RecordingCancelling a Preset Recording Then press Adjusting Picture Alignment ManuallyPlaying a Cassette Stop the playback Eject the cassetteOption Description Selecting the Audio Output ModePlaying a Cassette in Slow Motion Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds Searching for a Specific Sequence This DVD-VCR uses a standard indexing system VissSearching for a Specific Sequence Intro ScanPress Info Using the Tape CounterIf the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you VCR Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette CD, DVDBrand Codes Button FunctionComponent Choosing a ConnectionConnection to an Television Setting Up the Language Features Using the Disc Menu LanguageUsing the Subtitle Language DVD Setting Up the Language FeaturesUsing the Audio Language Setting Up the Audio Options DVDAbout the Change Password DVD Setting Up the Parental ControlOk your password again. The Parental Setup screen appears About the Rating LevelVideo Connections for DVD Setting Up the Display OptionsSends Component Interlace signal from Connect S-Video Out to TVComponent Connections for DVD To Component Input on Your TVSpecial Playback Features If you are using a 169 TV For 169 aspect ratio discs Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ ViewTo play back using aspect ratio DVD For 43 aspect ratio discsFor 169 aspect ratio discs Letter Box Adjusting the Aspect Ratio EZ ViewIf you are using a 43 TV Pan ScanUsing the Display Function DVD/VCD/CD When Playing a DVDChanging the Camera Angle Using the Angle buttonUsing the Subtitle button Selecting the Subtitle LanguageUsing the Zoom DVD/VCD Repeat PlayRepeat Chapter/Title Selecting the Audio LanguageRecalling a Marked Scene DVD Using the Mark Function DVD/VCDUsing the Mark Function DVD/ VCD Clearing a MarkMP3-CD Playback MP3-CD PlaybackDVD WMA Play WMA Disc PlaybackYour MP3 or WMA files should be ISO 9660 or Joliet format MP3/WMA PlayCD-R MP3/WMA discs Do not try recording copyright protected MP3 filesDVD Program Play & Random Play Picture CD Playback Thumbnail screenDVD Picture CD Playback CD-R Jpeg DiscsSetting the Surround Speakers Setting the Delay TimeSetting the Center Speaker Distance of a m Setting ms Distance of B mSurround Speakers About Speaker SetupCenter Speaker Front SpeakersPress the Bass or Treble button Press the Speaker buttonStop mode, press the Test button Dolby Pro Logic Sound Mode FunctionSound Mode Listening to the Radio Automatic Tuning Press and hold l or ❿❿l to begin automatic tuning Press l or ❿❿l to tune in to a lower or higher frequencyPresetting Stations Output Technical SpecificationsInput Problems and Solutions VCR Problem Explanation/SolutionTroubleshooting Guide DVD Problem ActionElectronics
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