Samsung SV-170N Owner's Manual

ELEC
OWNER'S MANUAL
Video Cassette Recorder (VCR)
- Line Recorder
SV-170N
STANDBY/ON
EJECT
Only cassettes marked can be used with the
VCR.
The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Accessories
You have just purchased a Video Cassette Recorder.
Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES "AA"

Connecting Your VCR to the TV

TV
Connect your VCR to the television using the RCA cable
Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
1
Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio output socket on the rear of the VCR.
2
Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
REW
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN
THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL ONLY.
RCA CABLE
2
LINE LINE
OUT IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
ENGLISH

Infrared Remote Control

AC68-02128B
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
COUNTER RESET BUTTON
PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
(INTERVAL REPEAT BUTTON)
(MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON)
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)
F.F
(MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON)

Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control

You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you:
Purchase the video cassette Recorder
Find that the remote control is no longer working correctly
1
Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery
compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
2
Insert two AA, R6 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect the
polarities:
+ on the battery with + on the remote control
– on the battery with – on the remote control
3
Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote
control and pushing it back into place.
Do not mix different battery types (manganese and alkaline for
example).

Playing a Cassette

This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.
1
Switch on both the television and your VCR.
2
Select the AV input on the television for use with your VCR.
3
Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on
the cassette is intact, press ❿ button.
Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is
optimized automatically to reduce disturbance
(Digital Auto Tracking). When playing a cassette, if
the end of the tape is reached, the cassette is
rewound automatically.
4
To...
Stop the playback
Eject the cassette
Adjusting Picture Alignment
Manually
The Fine Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the
alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust
alignment manually by pressing the TRK (
until the picture is clear and stable.
Result: The tracking bar appears.
The image is adjusted.
The tracking bar disappears when you
release the button.

Intelligent Picture Control

Intelligent picture control feature allows you to
adjust the sharpness of the image automatically
according to your own preferences.
1
During playback, press the MENU button on the remote
control.
Result: The menu is displayed.
2
Press the corresponding
the USER SET option.
3 Press the button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4
Press the corresponding
cursor is placed in front of the IPC option.
5
Press the button to select the IPC (intelligent picture
control) option.
Press the IPC button on the remote control.
Result: The PICTURE menu appears on the display.
When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the
sharpness of the image is adjusted automatically.
STANDBY/ON DISPLAY
CNT.RESET SPEED
TRK
IIP/S IPC
REC MENU
PLAY BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
Selecting the Appropriate
System Standard
Before recording a cassette, you can select the
required system standard. Otherwise, the system
automatically selects the reception standard when
you select AUTO.
automatically selected by the VCR.
Then press...
( STOP).
( EJECT).
1
Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2
Press the corresponding
the USER SET option.
3 Press the
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4
Press the corresponding
cursor is placed in front of the COLOUR SYSTEM option.
5
Press the
MESECAM
AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system
) buttons
or
B/W
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
6 To adjust the sharpness manually, press the
to turn the IPC mode OFF.
7
Press the
according to your preferences.
or buttons, to select
To adjust the sharpness manually press the
SHARPNESS
or buttons, until the
8
On completion, press the MENU button again.
DISPLAY BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION
BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS
IPC (INTELLIGENT PICTURE
CONTROL) BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)
1
When playing back a cassette, the standard is
When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this
VCR make a setting on the color system according
to your TV. If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set
NTPB. If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43
compatible), set NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.
or buttons, to select
button to select this option.
or buttons, until the
button to select AUTO PAL
B/W or NT4.43 NTPB.
standard is automatically selected by the VCR.
Black and White
button
or buttons until the picture is displayed
or button on the front of the VCR.
If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the
PICTURE menu disappears automatically.