Problems And Solutions (Vcr) - Samsung DVD-V642K Instruction Manual

Problems and Solutions (VCR)

Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
Problem
No power
You cannot insert a video cassette
No playback picture or the picture
is distorted
Noise bars or streaks on playback
❿ II
When the button is pressed
during playback, the still picture
has severe "noise bars" streaks
Video Head Cleaning
If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:
The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR
The warranty information
A clear description of the problem
Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.
Explanation/Solution
Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button?
A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
side up and the safety tab facing you.
Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
Press the TRK ( or
A still picture may have "noise bars", depending on the
condition of the tape. Press the TRK (
during SLOW motion to minimize this effect.
If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video
heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem
and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned.
When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions
provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head
cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.
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) buttons to minimize this effect.
or ) buttons