Page 2 - VCR O; Symbols; Contents
2 3 GB B ◆ S PECIAL F UNCTION ■ STROBE ........................................................................................................ 36 ■ ART ............................................................................................................... 36 ■ MONITOR..........................
Page 3 - Getting Started; EJ; Safety Instructions
4 5 GB GB Getting Started You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and using your VCR.Please take the time to read them as they...
Page 4 - “Worldwide Communication through VCR”; With the Worldwide VCR:; OUTPUT SYSTEM; ANY TV
6 7 GB Multi-System VCR vs Worldwide VCR Background to the Worldwide VCR GB Worldwide TV Color System Many countries have different TV signal formats, with no exchangeability between them. This makes itimpossible to play back or record tapes with different signal formats. This worldwide common VCRov...
Page 5 - INPUT; INPUT SELECTION
8 9 GB Tape Conversion with the Worldwide VCR System Conversion with the Worldwide VCR GB System conversion is the most complex digital process undertaken by the Worldwide VCR, convertingthe “input” into a different “output”, eg from NTSC to PAL, or from PAL to SECAM. One of the most useful function...
Page 6 - Deciding How to Connect Up Your VCR; Connector; PUSH
10 11 GB Deciding How to Connect Up Your VCR You must take into account various factors when deciding how to connect up your various audioand/or video systems. ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems. ◆ Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or from time to...
Page 7 - LANGUAGE SET; Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control
12 13 GB GB You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control whenyou: ◆ purchase the video cassette recorder ; or ◆ find that the remote control is no longer workingcorrectly. 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the batterycompartment cover on the rear of the remote...
Page 9 - Tuning System
16 GB Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR andtelevision.You can choose to display or hide this information on the televisionscreen (except for the Index, Timer Programming function, whichcannot be hidden). 1 Press MENU on the remote control.Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2...
Page 10 - Setting the VCR RF out System
The VCR RF out system and channel is used for TV connection withRF coaxial cable. The RF out system is automatically setted by country selection. ➢ If your selection of the country set is U.K., the RF outsystem is automatically setted U.K-I system. You have no need to use this function except if the...
Page 12 - Clearing a Preset Station
If you have stored a TV station: ◆ That you do not require ◆ At the wrong programme position you can cancel it. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the INSTALLATION optio...
Page 13 - Changing the Preset Station Table; To record a cassette:; Selecting the Cassette Type; Protecting a Recorded Cassette
Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your ownpreferences: ◆ Programme number assigned to the station ◆ Name assigned to the station 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding or...
Page 14 - Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop; CONVERSION; INDEX DUB; Recording a Programme Immediately
GB 25 GB 24 This function enables you to record up to nine hours ofprogrammes.Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 Switch on the television. 2 Select the AV input on the television for use with your VCR. 3 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,wit...
Page 15 - Using the Timer Programming Feature
GB 27 GB 26 Using the VIDEOPLUS+/SHOWVIEW Feature Before presetting your VCR: ◆ Switch on both the television and your VCR ◆ Check that the date and time are correct ◆ Insert the cassette on which the programme is to berecorded (safety tab intact) 1 Press the TIMER button and select VIDEOPLUS+ or SH...
Page 17 - Playing a Cassette; USER SET; Checking a Preset Recording
GB 31 GB 30 This function enables you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your VCR. 2 Select the television AV or AUX input. 3 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on thecassette is intact, press PLAY ( ). Otherwise, the cassette is played...
Page 18 - Adjusting Picture Sharpness; Selecting the Audio Output Mode; Option; Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
GB 33 GB 32 The Picture Sharpness feature enables you to adjust the sharpnessof the image according to your own preferences. 1 During playback, press the PICTURE button.Result: The picture bar appears. 2 Press the SOFTEN ( ) and SHARPEN ( ) buttons until thepicture is displayed according to your pre...
Page 19 - Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds; Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette
GB 35 GB 34 You can: ◆ stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ; and ◆ advance one frame at a time. ➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. 1 Press the PLAY ( ) to start playing the cassette. 2 Press the P/STILL ( ) to stop the tape at a given frame. 3 Press the P/STILL ( ) again to...
Page 20 - STROBE; ART; MONITOR
GB 36 STROBE You can see discrete image in succession. 1 Press the STROBE during playback, AV, LINE input or stationmode received through the tuner. Result: “STROBE” is displayed in screen. Discrete image is displayed in screen like SLOW mode. 2 Press the +/- to vary the speed of STROBE mode. 3 To e...
Page 21 - Searching for a Specific Sequence
GB 37 Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” isautomatically marked on the tape when recording starts.The Search function enables you to fast-forward or rewind to aspecific index and start playback from that point. Depending on thedirection selected...
Page 22 - Using the Assemble Edit Function; Using the Tape Counter
GB 39 GB 38 Using the Assemble Edit Function This function enables you to start a new recording at a specificposition on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scenechange. 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR. 2 Press the PLAY button ( ) to start playback. 3 When you reach the posit...
Page 24 - TV System Conversion; Playback Conversion; Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder
GB 43 GB 42 TV System Conversion You can convert the input signal into the desired TV system. 1 Connect the RCA audio/video cable into the LINE 1 IN jacks onthe front of the VCR. 2 Press the INPUT SYSTEM button of the remote control to selectthe input signal identification. ◆ When the Auto mode is s...
Page 25 - Convert Recording
GB 44 LINE 1 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R ART INPUT 2 3 5 6 8 9 CH STROBE AUDIO AUDIO OUT (R) AUDIO OUT (L) VIDEO OUT NTSC PAL SECAM PAL-M Convert Recording You can convert recording from signal recorded on the originaltape to different signal. 1 Connect the RCA Audio/Video cable to input on the front of them...
Page 26 - Hi-Fi and normal audio; Tape pattern recorded with your VCR
GB 45 Hi-Fi Audio System To provide true Hi-Fi audio sound with video entertainment and, at the same time, compatibility with regularVHS tapes, your VCR employs a newly-developed audio recording system. Hi-Fi audio signals (2-channel) are recorded deep into the tape's magnetic coating and the video ...
Page 27 - SC; Recording an FM Simulcast Programme; Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette
GB 47 GB 46 The FM Simulcast feature enables you to record: ◆ the picture received on the VCR’s tuner ;and ◆ the sound received from an external source via the LINE 1 RCA input connectors on the front of the VCR. Example: You wish to record a concert transmittedsimultaneously on the television and r...
Page 28 - LOCK; Resetting Your VCR
GB 49 GB 48 Technical Specifications Recording system Rotary head azimuth recording, luminance signal FM recording system. Chrominance signal down converted phase shift recording system (NTSC, PAL, PAL-M). Chrominance signal down converted direct recording system (MESECAM). Chrominance signal 1/4 fr...
Page 29 - Front View of the VCR; Rear View of the VCR; Problems and Solutions; Problem
GB 51 Front View of the VCR TV VIDEO OUT 2 R L AUDIO OUT 1 R - AUDIO - L VIDEO LINE 2 IN EURO AV Rear View of the VCR AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET OUT TO TV CONNECTOR RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT 2 JACKS RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT 1JACKS AERIAL INCONNECTOR VIDEO OUTPUT 2 JACK VIDEOOUTPUT 1JACK RCA ...
Page 30 - World Broadcast Systems; Country; Display Indicators; Infrared Remote Control
GB 53 B 52 World Broadcast Systems SYSTEM NTSC PAL B/G D/K N M I B/G D/K I L SECAM ITEM Country Bahamas Afghanistan China Argentina Brazil Angola Egypt Bulgaria Gambia France Barbados Albania, Algeria Korea Paraguay Botswana Iran CIS (USSR) Bermuda Australia (North) Uruguay Hong Kong Iraq Congo Boli...
Page 31 - THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY; ELECTRONICS; International Service Network
B 54 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY AC68-00405A ELECTRONICS International Service Network ● Head Office (Korea) Tel : 82-331-200-5570Web site : http://www.samsungelectronics.com ● North & Latin America U.S.A (United States America) Tel : 973-691-6200/1-800-SamsungWeb site : http://www.sosimple...