02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page i VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-675F SV-275F SV-671F SV-271F SV-471F Instruction Manual www.samsungvcr.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 2 About this manual 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.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 3 Contents Foreword Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 VCR Overviews Front View of the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rear View of the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Infrared Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . .
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 4 Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above 40°C) or to extreme humidity conditions (less than 10% and more than 75%). Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to any liquids.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 5 Front View of the VCR SV-675F/SV-671F STANDBY/ON BUTTON EJECT BUTTON STANDBY/ON VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT STOP BUTTON PLAY BUTTON REW BUTTON EJECT REW VIDEO PLAY F.F L AUDIO R REC PROG STOP P/S AUX AUX VIDEO AUX AUDIO L, R PROGRAMME INPUT SOCKET INPUT SOCKETS SELECTION BUTTONS SV-471F RECORD PAUSE/STILL BUTTON BUTTON F.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 6 Infrared Remote Control SV-675F VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON SLOW SLOW BUTTON SHUTTLE SHUTTLE BUTTON V-LOCK V-LOCK BUTTON CLR/RST CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON F.ADV INDEX -/-- TV TV BUTTON VCR BUTTON VOLUME BUTTONS AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON SELECT VCR INPUT REPEAT AUDIO DISP.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 7 Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable and SCART cable Display Indicators 1 2 3 4 To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ An indoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite receiver VIDEO 5 1 Cassette loaded indicator 2 PLAY indicator 3 Multi-function display 4 Timer indicator ☛ STEREO 6 7 5 VCR indicator 6 STEREO indicator ★(SV-675F/ SV-671F ONLY)
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 8 Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts You can connect your VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: This VCR is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV broadcasts.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 9 Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment Plug & Auto Set Up You can connect your VCR to the Satellite receiver or other VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities. Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 10 Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information Setting the Date and Time our VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to: ◆ Automatically stop programme recording ◆ Preset your VCR to record a programme automatically You must set the date and time when: ◆ You purchase the video cassette recorder Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the television.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 11 Presetting the Stations Automatically ☛ You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 10). Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: ◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 10) ◆ Automatically ◆ Manually (see page 12) You can store up to 80 stations.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 12 Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ ➢ You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. To enable the VCR to decode a scrambled TV station, the decoder must be switched on. 14 Press the 15 To change the programme’s name, press the ❿ button. Result: The first letter of the name flashes. 16 To... Then...
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 13 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. Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own preferences programme number assigned to the station. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 14 Selecting the Recording Speed ★(SV-675F/SV-671F/ SV-471F Only) Switching between the TV and VCR Modes The TV/VCR button allows you to record one channel with the VCR while you watch another channel on the TV. When the VCR indicator is... Your television... On The television receives the picture from the VCR and you can select channels with the PROG/TRK ( or ❷) / PROG ( or ❷) buttons on the VCR or the remote control.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 15 NICAM ★(SV-675F/SV-671F Only) NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound. Please refer to page 20. Recording a Programme Immediately Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corresponding station (unless you are recording via an external video source).
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 16 Using the ShowView Feature ★( SV-675F/SV-275F Only) Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop BThis function enables you to record up to nine hours of programmes. (LP) Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 Switch on the television.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 17 Modifying ShowView Programming ★( SV-675F/SV-275F Only) Using the ShowView Feature ★( SV-675F/SV-275F Only) ☛ If no cassette has been inserted when you press VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) V the Record indicator ( ) flashes. If the safety tab on the cassette has been broken, the cassette is ejected. Insert the appropriate cassette.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 18 Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to record a programme up to one month before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct. 12. Press ❿ to select the VPS or PDC(V/P) recording mode. 13 Press the or ❷ buttons to toggle between the VPS or PDC mode (marked ON) and the nonVPS/PDC mode (marked -).
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 19 Checking a Preset Recording You can check your preset recordings: ◆ When you have finished presetting the VCR ◆ If you have forgotten which programmes will be recorded 1 Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button. Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any prerecorded cassette. 1 Switch on both the television and your VCR. 2 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press ❿II.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 20 Intelligent Picture Control ★(SV-671F/SV-471F/SV-275F/SV-271F Only) Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 21 Selecting the Audio Output Mode ★(SV-675F/SV-671F Only) Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN) Your VCR can automatically read a 16:9 signal from the AV2 input or a prerecorded 16:9 tape. It can broadcast a 16:9 signal through a 21 pin scart cable. When monitoring a TV programme or playing back a Hi-Fi recorded video tape, press the AUDIO button to select a desired sound output.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 22 Selecting the Colour Mode Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO. ➢ ◆ When playing back a cassette, the standard is automatically selected by the VCR. ◆ When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your TV. If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 23 Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for a particular part of a tape. 1 Press PLAY, the VCR will enter normal play mode. While in play, press and release the ❿❿ (or ➛➛) button. The VCR will search at 5 times the normal playback speed. Searching for a Specific Sequence ➞ Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 24 Interval Repeat Play Auto Repeat Play You can set interval repeat play to repeat the cassette several times for special interval. You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end. 1 Press MENU on the remote control. 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. Result: The programming menu is displayed.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 25 Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable ★(SV-675F/SV-671F Only) Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: ◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) ◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR ◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily ☛ If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette being used. 1 Insert a cassette in your VCR.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 26 Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. ou can copy a cassette to your VCR from another video source, such as another VCR or a camcorder. 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 27 Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ★(SV-675F Only) Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. You can then control the television using the following buttons. To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. Button 1 Switch your television on. TV STANDBY/ON Used to switch the television on and off. 2 Point the remote control towards the television.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 28 Technical Specifications Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 29 Problems and Solutions 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 VCR STANDBY/ON (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.
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 30 TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G) 002~012 :CCIR STD VHF 201~241 :CCIR STD CABLE 013~020 :ITALY 244~250 :MOROCCO 021~069 :CCIR STD UHF 251~255 :BELGUIM 071~075 :CCIR CABLE DISP 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 CH E02 E03 E04 E05 E06 E07 E08 E09 E10 E11 E12 A
02119C SV-675F/XEB-ENG 3/15/04 10:46 AM Page 31 TV Frequency Table (System L/L’) 001~004 :L’ 005~010 :L-VHF 021~069 :L-UHF 070~085 :CATV DISP 001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 068 069 CH FA FB FC1 FC F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 E21 E22 E23 E24 E25 E26 E27 E28 E29 E30 E31 E32 E33 E34 E35 E36 E37 E38 E39 E40 E41 E42 E43 E44
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