User manual SAMSUNG TVCR-15

[. . . ] COMBI VISION COMBINED COLOUR TELEVISION and VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Owner's Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. CRYSTAL PLAYBACK (depending on the model) TM (depending on the model) Safety Instructions GB The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using and moving your COMBI VISION. 10% H 35° H 75% 5° NEVER OPEN THE TELEVISION Displaying any stationary images that exceed the long time, it can cause uneven aging of picture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, but permanent burned-in ghost images in the television picture. To avoid this, vary the programming and images, and primarily display full screen moving images, not stationary patterns or dark bars. Caution CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead in the triangle is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you to important instructions accompanying the product. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Main voltage : 220V-240V~, 50Hz (or Indicated on the rear of the TV set). WARNING: TO PREVENT DAMAGE WHICH MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD. [. . . ] You can also record a cassette at two different speeds: x SP (Standard Play) x LP (Long Play) - option In Long Play mode: x Each cassette lasts twice as long x The recording is of a slightly lower quality Type Recording Time (in SP) 30 mins. or 5 hours Type Playback Time (in SP) 60 mins. or 3 hours E-30 E-60 E-120 E-180 E-240 E-300 T-60 T-120 T-180 Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. 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 opening with adhesive tape. When you insert a video cassette in the COMBI VISION, playback starts automatically if the safety tab is broken (protected cassette); otherwise you must press PLAY ( ). If you try to record on a protected cassette (safety tab broken), the cassette is ejected. 25 Selecting the Video Standard (depending on the model) This function is not available on UK model. To play back a cassette correctly, the appropriate video standard must be selected. VCR MENU RECORD PROGRAMME REPEAT : PICTURE : TAPE SELECT : V. SYSTEM : OFF NORMAL E180/T120 AUTO 1 It is recommended that you select the AUTO option so that the standard is determined automatically by this unit and that you only change the setting if this unit is unable to identify the cassette automatically. ADJUST SELECT EXIT Press V. Select the V. SYSTEM option by pressing the P v or w button the required number of times. Select the required standard by pressing + or - one or more times. If you have not selected the correct standard, the picture may appear in black and white. When you are satisfied with the settings, press V. ) one or 2 3 4 GB Playing a Cassette To play back any pre-recorded cassette, proceed as follows. 1 V. MENU P MUTE Insert the cassette in the compartment, with the tape window visible (facing upwards) and the open side of the cassette towards the back. Result: The tape counter, current function and recording speed appear on the screen. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press PLAY ( cassette is played automatically. Otherwise, the 2 MENU P DISPLAY REC EJECT INDEX P/S MEMORY P. STD CRYSTAL PB SLEEP When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimised automatically to reduce disturbance (Auto Tracking). If the end of the tape is reached during playback, the cassette is rewound automatically. 3 If you wish to stop the playback temporarily, press P/S ( ). If noise bars appear in the picture, refer to the section entitled "Adjusting the Picture Quality during Playback" on page 27. When you have been using the Still mode for more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically play to protect the cassette and video heads. To return to normal playback, press PLAY ( ) again. 4 To. . . Stop the playback Eject the cassette Press. . . ). 26 When playing back a cassette, you cannot watch a television programme. Depending on the cassette tape, If the volume setting is 35 or greater, the picture may flicker on the screen. Reduce the volume. Using the Crystal PlayBack Press CRYSTAL PB to compensate a poor rental tape. 1 2 3 CRYSTAL PB Off Insert a tape and press PLAY. Press the CRYSTAL PB button on the remote control, and then CRYSTAL PB option is displayed with Off. To activate (to On) the feature, press the CRYSTAL PB button again. REC EJECT INDEX TRK LANG. SEL P/S MEMORY CLEAR CRYSTAL PB SLEEP x The Crystal Playback (IPC) activates only when a tape is being played. [. . . ] Clean the upper edge of the remote control (transmission window). Check that the remote control sensor on the front panel is not masked by any objects. Sound and picture interference Blurred or snowy picture, distorted sound You cannot insert a video cassette The buttons on the front panel have no effect The television programme was not recorded Timer recording was unsuccessful Noise bars or streaks on playback GB When the P/S button ( ) is pressed during playback, the still picture has severe "noise bar" streaks The rewind or fast-forward functions have no effect Remote control malfunctions 46 Technical Specifications The descriptions and characteristics given in this booklet are given for information purposes only and are subject to modification without notice. TELEVISION PART Colour systems TV standards Number of channels Reception range/cable TV Aerial input VCR PART Format Heads PAL(option) / SECAM(option) (UK;PAL) L/L'(option), B/G(option), D/K(option) (UK;I) 100 programmes Hyperband/interband tuner 75 Ohms, coaxial cable Luminance Colour FF/REW time Wow and flutter (WTD) Frequency response VHS standard (PAL / SECAM(option) / MESECAM(option) / NTSC in playback only) Video: 2 rotary heads, LP(option), 4 Heads(option) Audio/Control: 1 stationary head (linear) Erase: 1 full track erase head FM azimuth recording Down converted subcarrier phase shifted direct recording Less than 100 seconds in FF with E-120 0. 4% maximum (SP) 100 Hz - 8 KHz (Mono) 100 Hz - 20 KHz (Hi-Fi) GENERAL Power supply Consumption Audio output power Number of loudspeakers Tube size Tube type Sockets Dimensions (W x D x H) Weight Operating temperature Relative humidity 220-240V~, 50Hz (110-260V~, 50/60Hz; option) 14"/15" (50W) 20"/21" (60W) 14"/15"/ 20" (2W) 21" (1Watts x 2) 14"/15"/20" (1) 21" (2) 14" (37cm/34cmV) 15" (38cm/36cmV) 20" (51cm/48cmV) 21" (55cm/51cmV) BLACK MATRIX 1 full RGB SCART on the rear 1 RCA input (audio and video) on the front (or side) Earphones output (3. 5 mm mini-jack) 1 aerial/cable TV coaxial input 14" (368 x 390 x 381) 15" (411 x 401 x 417) 20" (486 x 473 x 485) 21" (520 x 495 x 508) 14" (11. 8kg) 15" (14. 8 kg) 20" (19 kg) 21" (23. 2 kg) 5°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F) 10% - 75% ? 47 Wiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only) IMPORTANT NOTICE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is indicated on the pin face of the plug and, if it requires replacing, a fuse approved to BSI1362 of the same rating must be used. Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover is detachable. [. . . ]