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- Page 1 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)
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Page 2: Safety Instructions
Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using and moving your COMBI VISION. 5° 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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Selecting the Video Standard (depending on the model) ... Playing a Cassette... You have just purchased a SAMSUNG COMBI VISION combined colour television and video cassette recorder. Please take the time to read these instructions, as they will enable you to set up your COMBI VISION easily. - Page 4 SING THE EARCHING FOR A 01:28 SING THE ECOMMENDATIONS FOR Symbols Contents VCR F (cont.) UNCTION Using the Crystal Playback... Adjusting the Picture Quality during Playback ... Adjusting the Picture Contours ... Selecting the Type of Cassette Tape... Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette... Playing a sequence Frame by Frame...
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Page 5: Connecting The Aerial Or Cable Television Network
Connecting the Aerial or Cable Television Network To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received by the set from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial A cable television network Plug the aerial or cable network input cable into the socket at the bottom of the television’s rear panel. -
Page 6: Connecting Other Video Equipment
Connecting Other Video Equipment The A/V connector is used for equipment with an RGB output, such as VCRs, video games, video disc players, camcorders and personal computers. REAR OF THE TELEVISION Some A/V devices shown on the right panel are option. This end can be fitted with a SCART connector. -
Page 7: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control
Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: Purchase the television Find that the remote control is no longer operating correctly Remove the cover on the rear of the remote control by pressing the symbol downwards and then pulling firmly to remove it. -
Page 8: Automatic Degaussing To Remove Colour Patches
Automatic Degaussing to Remove Colour Patches A degaussing coil is mounted around the picture tube so that external degaussing after moving the receiver is normally unnecessary. If the receiver is moved or placed in a different direction, or, a coloured patch appears on the screen, the main power switch must be switched to the off position for 120minutes or the power cord must be unplugged for the same interval to allow the automatic degauss circuits to operate properly. -
Page 9: Becoming Familiar With The Menu System
Becoming Familiar with the Menu System The most common functions are assigned a specific button on the remote control. To avoid having too many buttons on the remote control however, the other functions can be selected by displaying one of two menus: Television menu VCR menu The television menu contains options and is displayed by pressing... -
Page 10: Selecting A Menu Option
Selecting a Menu Option V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD To select a menu or sub-menu option, follow the procedure below. Press MENU ( ) or V.MENU ( Result: The corresponding menu is displayed. Press P one or more times until the required option is displayed. To display the possible values of an option or its sub-menu, press + or -. -
Page 11: Choosing Your Language
Choosing Your Language When you start using your television for the first time, you must select the language in which the various menus and indications are displayed. Press the LANG.SEL button. Result: The list of available languages is displayed. Press P one or more times until the required language is selected. -
Page 12: Setting The Date And Time
Setting the Date and Time V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD MENU PICTURE TUNE SETUP --:-- ADJUST SELECT TIME : 15:07 DATE : 06/04/00 ADJUST SELECT Your COMBI VISION contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used Preset the VCR to record up to six programmes automatically over a period of one month Switch the set on or off automatically at a specific time You must set the date and time when:... -
Page 13: Storing The Stations Automatically (Depending On The Model)
Storing the Stations Automatically You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television and in your country and store all the stations found automatically. If you have a dual tuner model, the stations are stored for both tuners at the same time (television and VCR). The stations are stored in the order in which they appear in the frequency bands. -
Page 14: Sorting And/Or Clearing The Stored Channels
Sorting and/or Clearing the Stored Channels V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD MENU PICTURE TUNE SETUP --:-- ADJUST SELECT TUNE MANUAL TUNE AUTO TUNE ADJUST SELECT CURRENT PR. : P O NEW PR. : P 0 NAME : - - - - - SEARCH FREQUENCY : 192.00MHz... -
Page 15: Changing Stations
Changing Stations Once you have stored the channels on your COMBI VISION, you can select them easily via your remote control. To switch... Press... To the next station To the previous station To the station of your choice The appropriate numeric button(s); see the section below for further details. -
Page 16: Storing The Stations Manually
Storing the Stations Manually V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD MENU PICTURE TUNE SETUP --:-- ADJUST SELECT TUNE MANUAL TUNE AUTO TUNE ADJUST SELECT CURRENT PR. : P O NEW PR. : P 0 NAME : - - - - - SEARCH FREQUENCY : 192.00MHz... -
Page 17: Activating The 3Db Lna (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature
Storing the Stations Manually When the station to be stored appears on the screen, select the NEW PR. option by pressing P or P the required number of times. Enter the programme number to be assigned to the channel using the numeric, + or - buttons. -
Page 18: Adjusting The Picture And Storing Your Preferences
Adjusting the Picture and Storing Your Preferences PICTURE : CUSTOM CONTRAST BRIGHT SHARPNESS COLOR ADJUST SELECT CONTRAST Adjusting the Picture Setting PICTURE : CUSTOM CONTRAST BRIGHT SHARPNESS COLOR ADJUST SELECT DISPLAY P.STD EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP LANG SEL CLEAR Several settings are available on your television to enable you to control the quality of the picture:... -
Page 19: Adjusting The Volume
Adjusting the Volume Proceed as follows to adjust the volume via the remote control. To... Hold down the... Increase the volume Result: A horizontal bar is displayed and the volume increases until you release the button. The cursor moves to the right to indicate the volume. -
Page 20: Setting The Combi Vision To Switch On Automatically
Setting the Combi Vision to Switch On Automatically MENU PICTURE TUNE SETUP --:-- ADJUST SELECT SETUP PANEL LOCK : OFF ON TIMER : ON ADJUST SELECT TIME : 15:07 DATE : 06/04/00 ADJUST SELECT You can set your COMBI VISION to switch on automatically every day and stop after one hour if none of its functions are used. -
Page 21: Setting The Sleep Timer
Setting the Sleep Timer You can select a time period of between 15 and 180 minutes after which the television automatically switches to Standby mode. Press the SLEEP button ( ) once to display the current timer setting. If the timer is... symbol is displayed, followed by... -
Page 22: Displaying Information On The Screen
Displaying Information on the Screen MENU DISPLAY P.STD EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP You can display various types of information on the screen to help you use your COMBI VISION: Television mode: - Selected programme - Time (displayed for about 4~6 seconds) VCR mode: - Selected programme (when you switch back to the television mode) -
Page 23: Cassette Types And Recording Speeds (Option)
Cassette Types and Recording Speeds (Option) Only use high-quality VHS cassettes with your VCR. Cassettes can be of different lengths. You can also record a cassette at two different speeds: SP (Standard Play) LP (Long Play) - option In Long Play mode: Each cassette lasts twice as long The recording is of a slightly lower quality Type... -
Page 24: Selecting The Video Standard (Depending On The Model)
Selecting the Video Standard VCR MENU RECORD PROGRAMME REPEAT : OFF PICTURE : NORMAL TAPE SELECT : E180/T120 V.SYSTEM : AUTO ADJUST SELECT Playing a Cassette V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP To play back a cassette correctly, the appropriate video standard must be selected. -
Page 25: Using The Crystal Playback
Using the Crystal PlayBack Press CRYSTAL PB to compensate a poor rental tape. 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. The Crystal Playback (IPC) activates only when a tape is being played. -
Page 26: Selecting The Type Of Cassette Tape
Selecting the Type of Cassette Tape VCR MENU RECORD PROGRAMME REPEAT : OFF PICTURE : NORMAL TAPE SELECT : E180/T120 V.SYSTEM : AUTO ADJUST SELECT Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette V.MENU MUTE 2:19:43 If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. -
Page 27: Playing A Sequence Frame By Frame
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame You can: Stop the cassette on a given frame (image) Advance one frame at a time No sound is heard when playing back a cassette frame by frame. Press: PLAY ( ) to start playing the cassette P/S ( ) to stop the tape on a given frame P/S (... -
Page 28: Recording A Programme Directly
Recording a Programme Directly INPUT V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP Before recording a programme, you must have stored the corresponding channel. If you have not done so, refer to page 13 or 16 for more details. If you have 1 tuner model, you cannot record one programme while watching another. -
Page 29: Recording A Programme With Automatic Stop
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to four hours of programmes. The VCR unit stops automatically after the requested length of time. Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded, with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening covered with adhesive tape. -
Page 30: Using The Feature (Depending On The Model)
Using the EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP LANG.SEL CLEAR TV/TEXT VIDEO PLUS CODE - - - - - - - - - CODE CORRECT V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD 15:07 06/04/00 THU : 01 START : 16:50 STOP : 18:30 DATE : 08/04 SAT MODE... - Page 31 Using the If necessary, modify the stop time in the same way. When you are satisfied, press the P button. If necessary, modify the date on which the recording is to take place. When you are satisfied, press the P The month is displayed automatically, as follows.
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Page 32: Setting The Vcr Unit To Record A Programme Automatically
Setting the VCR Unit to Record ... V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD VCR MENU RECORD PROGRAMME REPEAT : OFF PICTURE : NORMAL TAPE SELECT : E180/T120 V.SYSTEM : AUTO ADJUST SELECT START STOP DATE --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/--... - Page 33 ... a Programme Automatically Specify the stop time. When you are satisfied, press the P Indicate the date on which the recording is to take place. When you are satisfied, press the P button. The month is displayed automatically, as follows. If the day entered is...
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Page 34: Checking A Preset Recording
Checking a Preset Recording VCR MENU RECORD PROGRAMME REPEAT : OFF PICTURE : NORMAL TAPE SELECT : E180/T120 V.SYSTEM : AUTO ADJUST SELECT START STOP DATE 16:50 18:30 08/01 SP 20:55 21:10 11/01 SP --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/--... -
Page 35: Using The Tape Counter To Search For A Sequence
Using the Tape Counter to Search for a Sequence 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 unit Enables you to find the beginning of a sequence easily Insert a cassette in your VCR unit. -
Page 36: Using The Indexes To Search For A Sequence
Using the Indexes to Search for a Sequence EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP LANG.SEL CLEAR V.MENU MUTE Scanning the Index Markings SCAN & PLAY Each time you record a cassette, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. The Search function enables you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. -
Page 37: Repeating Playback Of A Sequence Or Cassette
Repeating Playback of a Sequence or Cassette This function enables you to play back: The whole cassette A specific sequence on the cassette You can specify any length between 1 minute and 59 minutes. Press V.MENU ( ) to display the VCR menu. Select the REPEAT option by pressing P To... -
Page 38: Teletext Feature
Teletext Feature (depending on the model) Most television channels provide a written information service via Teletext. They provide such information as: Television programme times News bulletins Weather forecasts Sports results Travel information This information, which you cannot modify, is divided into numbered pages laid out as follows: Part Contents... -
Page 39: Displaying The Teletext Screen
Displaying the Teletext Screen You can display Teletext information at any time on your television screen. For Teletext information to be displayed correctly, channel reception must be good; otherwise: Information may be missing Some pages may not be displayed To activate the Teletext mode and display the contents page, follow the instructions below. -
Page 40: Selecting A Teletext Page
Selecting a Teletext Page V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP LANG.SEL CLEAR TV/TEXT You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numeric buttons on the remote control. Enter the three-digit page number given in the contents, by pressing the corresponding numeric buttons. -
Page 41: Storing Teletext Pages
Storing Teletext Pages You can store up to eight times four Teletext pages, that is 32 pages, to display them later at leisure. button is used to switch between the: LIST mode (L displayed on the status line) FASTEXT mode (F displayed on the status line) If you are in FASTEXT mode, select the LIST mode by pressing Result: Four 3-digit numbers are displayed in different colours on the... -
Page 42: Using The Buttons On The Front Panel
Using the Buttons on the Front Panel INPUT V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP Locking the Front Panel SETUP PANEL LOCK : ON ON TIMER : OFF ADJUST SELECT If your remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you can perform the following operations using the controls on the front panel of the television: Channel storage (Auto Programming Only) -
Page 43: Connecting Earphones
Connecting Earphones You can connect a set of earphones to your television if you wish to watch a television programme without disturbing the other people in the room. Plug a set of earphones into the 3.5 mm mini-jack socket on the front (or side) of the television. -
Page 44: Before Contacting The After-Sales Service
Before Contacting the After-sales Service Before contacting the SAMSUNG after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. If you cannot solve the problem using the instructions below, note the model and serial number of the television and contact your local dealer. -
Page 45: Technical Specifications
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 Luminance Colour... -
Page 46: Wiring The Mains Power Supply Plug (Uk Only)
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. -
Page 47: Scart Connector Wiring
SCART Connector Wiring If you wish to connect other equipment via the SCART connector on your COMBI VISION, contact your dealer or a qualified technician to wire the AV cable as illustrated below. Signal Audio output R Audio input R Audio output L Audio chassis return Video chassis return (RGB blue) -
Page 48: Using Your Combi Vision Abroad
Using Your Combi Vision Abroad You can use your COMBI VISION in many countries. Each country has its own broadcasting standard. Refer to the following table to determine in which countries you can use it. PAL B/G PAL I PAL D/K SECAM L SECAM B/G SECAM D/K... -
Page 49: Glossary
Glossary To help you understand the main technical terms used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your COMBI VISION, here are a few definitions. Tuner Element in the set used to decode the signals received via the aerial or cable TV. The tuner can only receive one broadcast at a time, but your COMBI VISION may contain two tuners (depending on the model) to enable you to watch one programme while recording another. -
Page 50: Front View Of Your Combi Vision (Depending On The Model)
Front View of Your Combi Vision Œ Earphone connector ´ RCA Audio/Video input connectors ˇ Stand-by indicator ¨ Timer indicator ˆ Record indicator Ø Remote control sensor ∏ Stop/Eject button (VCR mode) and Menu button (TELEVISION mode) (depending on the model) Buttons and markings are subject to change. -
Page 51: Rear View Of Your Combi Vision (Depending On The Model)
Rear View of Your Combi Vision SCART AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTOR 75 Ω COAXIAL CONNECTOR FOR AERIAL/CABLE NETWORK... -
Page 52: Teletext Control Buttons (Teletext Option Only)
Teletext Control Buttons (Teletext Option Only) NEXT PAGE INDEX RECALL STORED PAGE LINE SELECTION LIST/FASTEXT MODE SELECTION REVEAL HIDDEN TEXT VIDEOPLUS PRESET RECORDING TELETEXT/PROGRAMME MIX DISPLAY ZOOM Operation of remote control may be affected by bright artificial light near to the TV set. INPUT Pre. -
Page 53: Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext)
Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext) POWER/STANDBY BUTTON NUMERIC BUTTONS ONE/TWO-DIGIT CHANNEL NUMBER SELECTION VCR STOP VCR REWIND VCR MENU DISPLAY NEXT CHANNEL VOLUME DECREASE INFORMATION DISPLAY CASSETTE EJECTION RECORD INDEX SCAN/SEARCH TAPE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTMENT LANGUAGE SELECTION INPUT Pre. V.MENU MUTE MENU... - Page 54 Memo...
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