VCR’s features. This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of dangerous voltage within the The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-623B and SV-620B. Before you product. start reading this manual please check your model number.
ASSETTE ECORDER Deciding How to Connect Your VCR... Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable... Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable... Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment... Plug &Auto Set Up...
The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel. Do NOT expose the VCR to Do NOT expose the VCR to extreme temperature condi- direct sunlight.
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON (MENU SELECTION BUTTON) OK BUTTON Accessories You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. REMOTE CONTROL & BATTERIES “AA” Cassette loaded indicator...
Aerial Cable television network Satellite receiver You can connect your VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus: Obtain better quality sound and pictures Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable supplied.
1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 IN socket on the rear of the VCR. After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton for the AV2 input sources.
9/5/56 7:48 AM Page 14 Tuning Your Television for the VCR You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a Scart cable To view pictures from your VCR when a Scart cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).
Do not mix different battery types (manganese and alkaline for example). Setting the Date and Time Your 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:...
On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu. Setting the VCR Output Channel Your VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. Also, you can change the VCR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
00007A SV-623B-GB2 9/5/56 7:49 AM Page 18 Presetting the Stations Manually Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can * * M E N U * *...
00007A SV-623B-GB2 9/5/56 7:49 AM Page 20 Changing the Preset Station Table You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own preferences: Programme number assigned to the station * * TV STATION TABLE * * NAME Name assigned to the station ---- - - - - - - - -...
To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used). O N is displayed. ON: Normally set at this position. 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.
Switch on the television. To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used). 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.
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Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature (SV-623B Only) Before presetting your VCR: Switch on both the television and your 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.
(SV-623B Only) Using the Quick Programming Feature The Quick 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.
On completion, press MENU twice. Playing a Cassette This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. Switch on both the television and your VCR. Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
: E 1 8 0 COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO Press the I P C : O N AUTO Set when you use a wide TV. The VCR detects wide TV FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO N I C A M : O N programmes and normal TV programmes automatically when playing back and recording.
To return to the normal speed, press the button twice. ) buttons to minimize this effect. When you have been using the Slow Motion function for more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically play to protect the: Cassette Video heads Vertical stability: When playing back slow motion, interference may be seen on the screen.
PLAY PLAY 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. 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: etc.
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.
Press the F.ADV ( advance frame by frame, until the exact recording position is located. While the VCR is in still mode, hold the REC button ( ) down for a while to activate the Assemble Edit function. Result: Record symbol flashes in the display.
3.3 Kg (net) Dimensions (WxHxD) 360 x 285 x 94 mm 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.
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00007A SV-623B-GB4 9/5/56 7:51 AM Page 42 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. Service facilities are return to base, however some agents may provide an in-home service (there may be a cost for call out).