User manual SAMSUNG TX-20P1 INTRODUCTION

[. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ] 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 25. 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. . . ). 24 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 The Crystal Playback (IPC) activates only when a tape is being played. If the tape is reinserted, the CRYSTAL PB becames Off. Adjusting the Picture Quality during Playback This set has an inbuilt tape alignment system (A. TRK) that selects the optimum position for the tape automatically. If, however, noise bars (streaks) appear at the top or bottom of the picture during playback (particularly in slow motion), you can adjust the alignment of the image to obtain the best possible picture. Picture stability can be adjusted more easily in the Pause and Slow Motion modes. To adjust alignment, press the TRK and stable. or buttons until the picture is clear REC EJECT INDEX P/S MEMORY CLEAR CRYSTAL PB SLEEP TRK LANG. SEL Even if you cannot remove all noise bars, choose the setting that gives the clearest picture. Adjusting the Picture Contours When playing back a cassette, you can change the picture contours in line with your personal preferences. Three settings are available: Normal, Sharp, Soft V. MENU P MUTE 1 2 3 Press V. MENU ( ) to display the VCR menu. Select the PICTURE option by pressing the P or buttons the required number of times. Press + or - to select one of the following options: NORMAL SHARP SOFT for a standard picture for a crisper picture for a softer picture ) one or more VCR MENU RECORD PROGRAMME REPEAT : PICTURE : TAPE SELECT : V. SYSTEM : OFF NORMAL E180/T120 AUTO 4 When you are satisfied with the setting, press V. MENU ( times to return to normal viewing. 25 Selecting the Type of Cassette Tape If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. VCR MENU RECORD PROGRAMME REPEAT : PICTURE : TAPE SELECT : V. SYSTEM : OFF NORMAL E180/T120 AUTO 1 2 3 Press V. MENU ( ) to display the VCR menu. Select the TAPE SELECT option by pressing the P or buttons the required number of times. Press + or - to select type of cassette tape. E180/T120 E240/T160 E260/T180 E300 Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette You can: Rewind or fast-forward a cassette without seeing the picture on the television Search for a given sequence forwards or backwards on the tape To. . . Rewind the tape without viewing the picture Rewind the tape while viewing the picture (Reverse Search function) P10 2:19:43 SP Pre. GB V. MENU P MUTE Then press. . . REW ( REW ( ) when the cassette is stopped. ) when the cassette is playing. Switch from reverse searching to playback again Fast-forward the tape without viewing the picture Fast-forward the tape while viewing the picture (Forward Search function) Switch from forward searching to playback again REW ( ) while rewinding the tape with the picture displayed. FF ( FF ( ) when the cassette is stopped. [. . . ] 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 44 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 I 100 programmes Hyperband/interband tuner 75 Ohms, coaxial cable Luminance Colour FF/REW time Wow and flutter (WTD) Frequency response VHS standard (PAL/ NTSC-in playback only) Video: 2 rotary heads, LP 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 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% ? 45 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. [. . . ]