About this manual Contents Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and OREWORD using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full Safety Instructions ..................
Contents (cont.) Safety Instructions The following illustrations represent precautions. LAYING Playing a Cassette..................Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-G35K Only) ......Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ............The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. Intelligent Picture Control ................
Infrared Remote Control Front View of the VCR (SV-G85K/SV-G35K) (SV-G85K) EJECT STANDBY/ON VIDEO CASSETTE BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON COMPARTMENT VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON SLOW SLOW BUTTON SHUTTLE SHUTTLE BUTTON V-LOCK V-LOCK BUTTON CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX INDEX BUTTON CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON...
Satellite receiver Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that all elements are You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). switched off. Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
Plug & Auto Set Up Tuning Your Television for the VCR Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The a RCA cable process takes a few minutes.
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: television. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television Purchase the video cassette recorder screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU which cannot be Find that the remote control is no longer working...
Setting the VCR Output Channel Presetting the Stations Automatically Your VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures You do not need to preset the stations if you have already suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. set them automatically (see Plug &...
Presetting the Stations Manually Clearing a Preset Station If you have stored a TV station: You do not need to preset the stations manually if you That you do not require have already set them automatically. At the wrong programme position To enable the VCR to decode a scrambled TV station, the decoder must be switched on.
Changing the Preset Station Table Selecting the Cassette Type You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on preferences programme number assigned to the station. a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. This function enables you to record up to nine hours of programmes. (LP) When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.
Using the Timer Programming Feature Checking a Preset Recording The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to You can check your preset recordings: record a programme up to one month before that programme is to When you have finished presetting the VCR (SV-G85K) be broadcast.
Playing a Cassette Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences. Switch on both the television and your VCR. PROG Insert the video cassette to be played.
Selecting the Colour Mode Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the You can play a cassette in slow motion. required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard SLOW No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow when you select AUTO.
Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” is Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. a particular part of a tape.
Auto Repeat Play Using the Tape Counter You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from The tape counter: beginning to end. Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR Press MENU on the remote control.
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific You can connect other audio/video equipment to your VCR using position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the change.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-G85K Only) Auto Power Off Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your VCR if no compatible brands. signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time.
Technical Specifications Problems and Solutions Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Problem Explanation/Solution No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.