User manual SAMSUNG SV-255G

[. . . ] 01823M SV-919_HACO-GB1 4/1/03 6:12 PM Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-3000DS SV-919D SV-2000DS SV-929D SV-717D SV-718D Instruction Manual www. samsungvcr. com PAL PAL NTSC 01823M SV-919_HACO-GB1 4/1/03 6:12 PM Page 2 About this manual GB Contents GB Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Your Owner's Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage of your VCR's features. The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-3000DS, SV-2000DS, SV-919D, SV-929D, SV-717D, and SV-718D. [. . . ] ON: Normally set at this position. OSD TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM NICAM IPC :ON :E180 :AUTO :ON :ON 6 Press MENU twice to exit the menu. END: MENU END: MENU NICAM mode 6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu. Selecting the Recording Speed You can record a cassette at two different speeds: x SP (Standard Play) Type E-180 E-240 E-260 E-300 Recording Time (in SP) 180 mins. or 5 hours x LP (Long Play) In Long Play modes: x Each cassette lasts twice as long To record a cassette. . . In standard play mode In long play mode Press the SPEED button on the remote control, until. . . SP is displayed. LP is displayed. SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER 22 23 01823M SV-919_HACO-GB2 4/1/03 6:03 PM Page 24 Protecting a Recorded Cassette GB Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop GB Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. This function enables you to record up to nine hours of programmes. (LP) Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 2 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver. To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover the hole with adhesive tape. 1 2 3 Switch on the television. To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used) Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded, with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening covered with adhesive tape. Result: The VCR is switched on automatically. Select: x The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK ( or ) buttons or x The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or external video source The channel number is displayed and the programme Result: can be seen on the television. Select the recording speed (SP/LP) by pressing the SPEED button as many times as required (see page 22). Hold the REC button down for a while to start recording. The record indicator appears on the television screen Result: and VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape (see page 34). 5 3 1 TV SELECT VCR INPUT REPEAT Recording a Programme Immediately Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corresponding station (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 18 and 19. VCR INPUT REPEAT AUDIO VOL PROG/TRK DISP. / 4 4 AUDIO VOL PROG/TRK DISP. / TV SELECT 4 4 1 2 3 Switch on the television. 5 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used). REC MENU 6 OK 6 4 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded, with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening covered with adhesive tape. Result: 7 REC MENU 4 6 OK 5 SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER Select: x The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK ( or ) buttons or x The LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or external video source Result: The station number is displayed and the programme can be seen on the television. Press the REC button several times to increase the recording time in: x 30-minute intervals up to four hours x 1-hour intervals up to nine hours (LP) The length is displayed on the television displays. The Result: selected programme is recorded for the length of time requested. At the end of that time, the VCR stops recording automatically. If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, press VCR STANDBY/ON. SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER LENGTH 2:30 SET LENGTH : PRESS REC 8 5 Select the recording speed (SP/LP) by pressing the SPEED button as many times as required (see page 22). Hold REC down for a while to start recording. Result: The record indicator appears on the television and VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape (see page 34). [. . . ] If you encounter problems, operate the television directly. 41 01823M SV-919_HACO-GB4 4/1/03 6:04 PM Page 42 Technical Specifications GB Problems and Solutions GB Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Problem No power MODEL Format Heads Explanation/Solution x x x SV-3000DS/SV-2000DS VHS PAL/NTSC standard Video: 4 rotary heads Hi-Fi audio:2 rotary heads Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Erase: 1 full track erase head VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/ Hyperband STANDARD B/G, D/K, A2/NICAM STEREO FM azimuth recording PAL/MESECAM/NTSC: Down converted subcarrier phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PAL TV <PAL/MESECAM> <NTSC> SP 23. 39 mm/sec SP 33. 35 mm/sec LP 11. 69 mm/sec SLP 11. 12 mm/sec <PAL/MESECAM> <NTSC> SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape) SP 2 hours (E-120 Tape) LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) SLP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) About 60 sec in REW with E-180 SV-919D/SV-929D/SV-717D/SV-718D VHS PAL/NTSC standard Video: 2 rotary heads (SV-717D/SV-718D) Video: 4 rotary heads (SV-919D/SV-929D) Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Erase: 1 full track erase head VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/ Hyperband STANDARD B/G, D/K FM azimuth recording PAL/MESECAM/NTSC: Down converted subcarrier phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PAL TV <PAL/MESECAM> <NTSC> SP 23. 39 mm/sec SP 33. 35 mm/sec LP 11. 69 mm/sec SLP 11. 12 mm/sec <PAL/MESECAM> <NTSC> SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape) SP 2 hours (E-120 Tape) LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) SLP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) About 60 sec in REW with E-180 Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet. Have you pressed the VCR STANDBY/ON button?A video cassette can only be inserted with the window side up and the safety tab facing you. Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette. [. . . ]