01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 1 VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-H625K SV-H85K SV-H35K Instruction Manual GB F www.samsungvcr.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 2 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 using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full advantage of your VCR’s features. ◆ FOREWORD ■ ■ The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-H625K, SV-H85K and SV-H35K. Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 4 Safety Instructions ◆ PLAYING BACK Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-H35K Only) ......................... Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ........................................................... Intelligent Picture Control ..............................................................................
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 6 Rear View of the VCR Front View of the VCR (SV-H625K) EJECT SHARPNESS BUTTON BUTTONS (SV-H625K) RECORD REW BUTTON BUTTON VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT F.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 8 Infrared Remote Control Display Indicator (SV-H625K/SV-H85K) (SV-H625K) 1 VCR STANDBY/ON 2 3 4 TV STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON SLOW SLOW BUTTON SHUTTLE SHUTTLE BUTTON V-LOCK STEREO V-LOCK BUTTON CLR/RST CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON TV TV BUTTON VCR BUTTON VOLUME BUTTONS SELECT STOP BUTTON INDEX INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON VCR AUDIO DISP.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 10 Deciding How to Connect 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: ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems ◆ Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) ☛ Your VCR is equipped
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 12 Plug & Auto Set Up Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR II Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes. Your VCR will then be ready for use. 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.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 14 Tuning Your Television for the VCR ★(SV-H625K/SV-H85K) You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable ★(SV-H35K) VCR STANDBY/ON ➢ To view pictures from your VCR when a RCA cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV). STANDBY/ON 2 2 S 1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the VCR or VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) on the remote control.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 15 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the video cassette recorder 1 ◆ 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.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 16 Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the television. PROG OPTIONS OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG You can choose to display or hide this information on the television screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU which cannot be hidden). USER SET ❷ ➛❿ 1 OK END: MENU 2 :ON :E180 :AUTO :ON GB ❿ Press the corresponding , ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the USER SET option.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 18 Presetting the Stations Automatically Presetting the Stations Manually ☛ PROG OPTIONS INSTALL INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG INSTALLATION ❷ ➛❿ OK END: MENU You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13). Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts. You must preset the stations received through the tuner.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 20 Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table If you have stored a TV station: You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own preferences programme number assigned to the station.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 22 NICAM ★(SV-H625K Only) Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. PROG OPTIONS OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding USER SET option. 3 Press the OK button to select this option.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 24 Protecting a Recorded Cassette Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours of programmes. (LP) Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small screwdriver.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB3 3/21/03 5:08 PM Page 26 Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer 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.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB3 3/21/03 5:08 PM Page 28 Playing a Cassette Intelligent Picture Control This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. TRK PROG 1 Switch on both the television and your VCR. 2 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press ❿II. Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB3 3/21/03 5:08 PM Page 30 Selecting the Colour Mode OPTIONS OPTIONS PROG CLOCK BONUS Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the required system standard. Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard when you select AUTO. INSTALL ➢ LANG ◆ USER SET ❷ ➛❿ OK END: MENU OSD TAPE SELECT COLOUR SYSTEM IPC :ON :E180 :AUTO :ON Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB3 3/21/03 5:08 PM Page 32 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ SLOW 1 SHUTTLE 1 1 V-LOCK Press: ◆ ❿II to start playing the cassette ◆ SLOW ( ) as many times as required to decrease or increase the speed respectively To return to the normal speed, press the ❿II button twice. ◆ ★(SV-H35K) ★(SV-H625K/SV-H85K) VCR INPUT A.TRK IPC 2 REPEAT UDIO PROG/TRK TRK SLOW When playing back in slow motion, picture interference may occur.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 33 Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for a particular part of a tape. 1 Press PLAY, the VCR will enter normal play mode. While in play, press and release the ❿❿ (or ➛➛ ) button. The VCR will search at 5 times the normal playback speed. 2 To return to normal playback mode, press the ❿II button.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 34 Searching for a Specific Sequence Auto Repeat Play Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. SHUTTLE 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: V-LOCK You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from beginning to end.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 36 Using the Tape Counter 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 ◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily ☛ 0:00:00 ★(SV-H625K/SV-H85K) CLR/RST F.ADV CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX -/-- TV SELECT VCR A.TRK INPUT 2 GB REPEAT DISPLAY TRK PROG/TRK 2 REC INPUT UDIO DISP.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 38 Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR. 2 3 Press the ❿ll button to start playback. 4 Press the F.ADV ( ) button again as often as necessary to advance frame by frame, until the exact recording position is located.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 40 Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ★(SV-H625K/SV-H85K Only) Auto Power Off Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and compatible brands. VCR STANDBY/ON To determine whether your television is compatible, follow the instructions below. TV STANDBY/ON SLOW 1 1 SHUTTLE V-LOCK 2 CLR/RST F.ADV TV SELECT VCR Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 1 Switch your television on.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 42 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.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 44 TV Frequency Table (System B/G-D/K) 002~012 :CCIR STD VHF 013~020 :ITALY 021~069 :CCIR STD UHF 071~075 :CCIR CABLE 201~241 :CCIR STD CABLE GB 244~250 :MOROCCO 251~255 :BELGUIM DISP CH Band Fp STD 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024 025 026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049 050 051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 V-L V-L V-L V-H V-H V-H
