01722A SV-DVD1E/XEU-GB1 9/3/02 10:36 PM Page 2 Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. IMPORTANT NOTE The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse.
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01722A SV-DVD1E/XEU-GB1 9/3/02 10:36 PM Page 4 Contents (cont.) LAYING Playing a Cassette... Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically ... Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ... Intelligent Picture Control ... Selecting the Colour Mode ... Selecting the Audio Output Mode... Selecting the Audio Mute Mode... EARCHING FOR A EQUENCE Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ...
01722A SV-DVD1E/XEU-GB1 9/3/02 10:36 PM Page 6 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. 40°C 5°C Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature condi-...
VCR is in Pause mode. Accessories You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (DVD-VCR). Together with your DVD-VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. REMOTE CONTROL ➛...
01722A SV-DVD1E/XEU-GB1 9/3/02 10:36 PM Page 10 Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: Types of connectors available on your systems Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
01722A SV-DVD1E/XEU-GB1 9/3/02 10:36 PM Page 12 Connecting DVD-VCR to a Satellite Receiver or Other Equipment You can connect your DVD-VCR to a Satellite receiver or other DVD-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.
01722A SV-DVD1E/XEU-GB1 9/3/02 10:36 PM Page 14 Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a Scart cable To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video STANDBY/ON OPEN/CLOSE...
01722A SV-DVD1E/XEU-GB1 9/3/02 10:36 PM Page 16 Basic TV Tuner Operations The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. SHUTTLE TV/VCR Button VOLUME PROG Press to switch between your TV’s tuner and the VCR’s internal SVHS tuner.
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Purchase the DVD-VCR Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
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 13). Your DVD-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 &...
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. Press the SETUP button on the remote control. I N S T A L L A T I O N Press the corresponding E N T E R E N D...
Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. Press the corresponding USER SET option.
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. If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver.
Using the VIDEOPlus+ Feature Before presetting your DVD-VCR: Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR Check that the date and time are correct Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded (safety tab intact) Up to six programmes can be preset. To enter a VideoPlus, press the TIMER button.
Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the DVD-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 STANDARD TIMER time are correct.
Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. Switch on both the television and your DVD-VCR. Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically. When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
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 DVD-VCR. When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this DVD- USER SET VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your...
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. Press: ll to start playing the cassette ll button one more time to make STILL mode. to start SLOW mode.
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame You can: Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) Advance one frame at a time No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. Press: ll to start playing the cassette ll to still the tape at a given frame ) to advance frame by frame FRAME/STEP ( To return to normal playback, press...
Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this DVD-VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows: Prev etc.
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 DVD-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.
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. Insert the cassette to be edited in your DVD-VCR. Press the ll button to start playback. When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new recording, press the Press the FRAME/STEP (...
SQPB (Super VHS Quasi Playback) This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, not for recording. Inset the SVHS format tape that you want to see. Press PLAY ( ll ) to start playing the cassette. Press SVHS ( If the SQPB is on during normal playback, the video output is distorted.
Choosing a Connection The following show examples of connections commonly used to connect the DVD player with a TV and other components. It is only available for DVD. The DVD-VCR out can not watch by this connection. Connection to an Audio System Dolby Digital Decoder Digital Audio Input Jack SV-DVD1E...
Playing a Disc Stopping Playback. Press the STOP button during playback. Removing Disc. Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. Pausing Playback. Press the ll (PLAY/PAUSE) button on the remote during playback. Screen stops, no sound. To resume again, press again. Step Motion Playback (Except CD) Press the STEP button on the remote during pausing playback.
Using the Display Function (DVD) During playback, press the DISPLAY button on the remote. - Current title, chapter number and elapsed time will be displayed. Use the , Use the title or chapter number, then press the ENTER button. T:01 C:04 0:06:54 To enter the time from which you want to start, use the ,...
Repeat Play Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc (VCD/CD only). When Playing a DVD : Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the , button.
Program Play (DVD/VCD/CD) Press the MODE button. PROGRAM 01 Use the Chap. (T:01) Program Order button. -- -- -- 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 4 -- -- -- -- 0 5 0 6 0 7 0 8 -- -- -- -- Use the button to select the first chapter (or track) to add to -- -- -- --...
Selecting the Audio Language (Using the AUDIO button) You can select a desired language quickly and easily with the AUDIO button. Press the AUDIO button. Use the button to select the desired language on a DVD. - The audio and subtitle languages are represented by abbreviations.
Using the Mark Function (DVD/VCD) The Mark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD (MENU OFF mode) so that you can quickly find the section at a later time. E N T E R During playback, press the MARK button on the remote. A marker will be displayed.
Using the Setup Menu The Setup menu lets you customize your DVD player by allowing you to select various language preferences, set up a parental level, even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have. SETUP MENU 1 Player Menu English 2 Disc Menu...
Setting Up the AUDIO Language Features Using the Audio Language : With no disc playing, press the SETUP button. AUDIO LANGUAGE English Press the Français Deutsch Español Italiano Press the ENTER button. Nederlands Original Others Press the - Select “Original” if you want the default soundtrack language to be the original language the disc is recorded in.
Setting Up the Audio Options With no disc playing, press the SETUP button. AUDIO OPTIONS Use the 1 Dolby Digital Out 2 MPEG-2 Digital Out ENTER button. 3 DTS 4 Dynamic Compression Use the button to select the desired item. Then press the 5 2X Scan Audio button.
Audio S/N 115dB Audio dynamic range 105dB Problems and Solutions (VCR) 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 STANDBY/ON button?
If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest authorized service center. SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTERS In the event of warranty service being required, please contact your retailer first. If they cannot provide service, please contact your nearest service centre listed below.
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