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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) (depending on the model)
DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER, NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. Main voltage : 220V-240V~, 50Hz (or Indicated on the rear of the TV set). NEVER OPEN THE TELEVISION CAUTION DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead...
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.
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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 Cassette in Slow Motion ...
If you wish to subscribe to a cable network, contact your local dealer. Connecting a Decoder This COMBI VISION is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV broadcasts. Example: Premiere broadcasts. If you wish to connect both a decoder and an external...
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 (depending on the model) Some A/V devices shown on the right panel are option. This end can be fitted with a SCART connector or RCA connectors.
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.
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.
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...
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 -.
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.
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:...
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.
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...
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.
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...
Clearing the Stored Stations” on page 14. Activating the 3DB LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) Feature This function is very useful in the situation that the TV is used in weak signal. LNA amplifies the TV signal in the weak signal area, but not noise.
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:...
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.
Switching the Sound Off Temporarily (MUTE) V.MENU MUTE 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 switch the sound off temporarily.
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...
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)
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...
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.
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.
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.
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. Example: You wish to analyse a sportsperson’s technique, movement by movement. No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. During playback, press P/S ( ), followed by FF ( Result: flashes and the cassette is played back in slow motion.
If you have dual tuner model, you can record one programme while watching another. Select: Pre. The TV station to be recorded using the P The AV source using the INPUT ( external video source Result: 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.
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. Select: The TV station to be recorded using the P The AV source using the INPUT button ( external video source Result: The channel number is displayed and the programme can be seen on the television.
Using the EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP LANG.SEL CLEAR TV/TEXT SHOW VIEW CODE - - - - - - - - - CODE CORRECT V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD 15:07 06/04/00 THU PR. (NICAM ) : 01 (OFF) START...
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) to activate the timer. (Option) If you have a dual tuner model you don’t have to press POWER ( ), because you can watch TV while VCR is recording a different channel. Result: The Timer indicator on the front panel lights up.
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 --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/-- --:-- --:-- --/--...
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) to activate the timer. (Option) If you have a dual tuner model you don’t have to press POWER ( ), because you can watch TV while VCR is recording a different channel. Result: The Timer indicator on the front panel lights up.
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.
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.
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...
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...
It can button. button to return to normal viewing. Press... Once Twice V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP LANG.SEL CLEAR TV/TEXT V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP LANG.SEL CLEAR TV/TEXT...
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. Result: The current page number is incremented until the requested page is reached.
Press the coloured button corresponding to the pages to be recalled. Result: The corresponding Teletext page appears. to return to the FASTEXT mode. EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP LANG.SEL CLEAR TV/TEXT V.MENU MUTE EJECT CRYSTAL PB INDEX MEMORY SLEEP LANG.SEL CLEAR...
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)
“Before Contacting the After-sales Service” on the following page. ), followed by EJECT ( The actual configuration on your TV may be different, depending on your model. V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD...
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.
1 full RGB SCART on the rear 1 RCA input (audio and video) on the front (or side) Earphones output (3.5 mm mini-jack) 1 aerial/cable TV coaxial input 14” (368 x 390 x 381) 15” (411 x 401 x 417) 20”...
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.
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)
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...
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.
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.
Rear View of Your Combi Vision (depending on the model) SCART AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTOR COAXIAL CONNECTOR FOR AERIAL/CABLE NETWORK RCA AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTORS COAXIAL CONNECTOR FOR AERIAL/CABLE NETWORK...
STORED PAGE LINE SELECTION LIST/FASTEXT MODE SELECTION REVEAL HIDDEN TEXT SHOWVIEW PRESET RECORDING (UK:VIDEOplus) TELETEXT/PROGRAMME MIX DISPLAY ZOOM Operation of remote control may be affected by bright artificial light near to the TV set. INPUT Pre. V.MENU MUTE MENU DISPLAY P.STD...