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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.

Have you pressed the POWER button?

You cannot insert a video cassette

A video cassette can only be inserted with the window 
side up and the safety tab facing you.

The television programme was not recorded

Check the VCR aerial connections.

Is the VCR tuner properly set?

Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.

Timer recording was unsuccessful

Was the POWER button pressed to activate the timer?

Re-check the recording start/stop time settings.

If there was a power failure or interruption during timer 
recording, the recording will have been cancelled.

No playback picture or the picture 

Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape. 

is distorted

You cannot see normal broadcasts

Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on 
TUNER.

Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.

Noise bars or streaks on playback

Press the TRK (

or

)buttons to minimize this effect.

When the 

button is pressed

A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the 

during playback, the still picture

condition of the tape. Press the TRK (

or

)buttonsduring  

has severe “noise bars” streaks

SLOW motion to minimize this effect.

Incorrect operations or no display

Use a pencil to press the RESET button and reinitialize 
the VCR. All preset data is lost.

Video Head Cleaning 

If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video 
heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem 
and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned. 
When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions 
provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head 
cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.

If when tuning in your TV to the VCR test  

1. Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial  

pattern your TV does not find the test pattern 

symbol) on the rear of the VCR. 

or the pattern when found suffers from 

2. Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the VCR”

interference, it may be due to the VCR output

(see page 14).

channel clashing with the normal TV 

3. Carry out the instructions “Setting the VCR output Channel” 

transmissions in your area. To prevent this 

(see page 16), move the channel number several channels 

you will need to change the VCR output 

down from the original setting. (example:from 60 to 57). 

channel in the following way 

4. Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial symbol) 

on the rear of the VCR. 

5. Re-tune your TV to the VCR again by following instructions 

“Tuning Your Television for the VCR” (page 14). 

6. If the problem still exists repeat steps 1 to 5 moving several 

more channels away from the original setting.

If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

The model and serial number on the rear of your VCR

The warranty information

A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.

Technical Specifications

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Format

VHS PAL standard

Heads

Video: 4 rotary heads
Hi-Fi audio: 2 rotary heads
Audio/Control: 1 stationary head
Erase: 1 full track erase head

Receiving channel

UHF 21-69CH

Television system

STANDARD I-NICAM STEREO

Luminance

FM azimuth recording

Colour system

PAL: Down converted subcarrier phase shifted direct recording
NTSC PB on PAL TV

Tape speed

SP

23.39 mm/sec

LP

11.69 mm/sec

Recording/playback time

SP

3 hours (E-180 Tape)

LP

6 hours (E-180 Tape)

REW time

About 100 sec in REW with E-180

VIDEO
Input

0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced

Output

1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced

Signal-to-noise ratio

Better than 43 dB (SP)

Horizontal resolution

More than 240 lines (SP)

AUDIO
Input

-8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced

Output

-8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced

Wow and flutter (WTD)

0.4% max (SP)

Signal-to-noise ratio

68 dB min (IHF A filter)

Frequency response

20Hz - 20kHz

Power requirement

230V (AC 50-60 Hz)

Power consumption

Approx. 17 watts

Operation temperature

41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)

Operation humidity

10%-75%

Weight

3.3 Kg (net)

Dimensions (WxHxD)

360 x 285 x 94 mm

00007A SV-623B-GB4  9/5/56 7:51 AM  Page 40

Summary of Contents for SV-620B

Page 1: ...VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV 623B SV 620B Instruction Manual 00007A SV 623B GB1 9 5 56 7 48 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...er is required it must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug Replacement covers are available from your dealer If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power point you should obtain a suitable safety approved extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance However if there is no alternative to cutting off the ...

Page 3: ...Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable 11 Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment 12 Plug Auto Set Up 13 Tuning Your Television for the VCR 14 SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control 15 Setting the Date and Time 15 Displaying Hiding On Screen Information 16 Setting the VCR Output Channel 16 Presetting the Stations Automatically 1...

Page 4: ... VCR Refer to service personnel THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Safety Instructions Do NOT expose the VCR to extreme temperature condi tions below 5 C and above 40 C or to extreme humidity conditions less than 10 and more than 75 Do NOT expose the VCR to direct sunlight Do NOT expose the VCR to any liquids Do NOT place any objects on the VCR or remote control During a storm a...

Page 5: ...AL CABLE POWER BUTTON SLOW BUTTON SHUTTLE BUTTON V LOCK BUTTON EJECT BUTTON QUICK PROGRAMME BUTTON IPC BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS TRACKING BUTTONS AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON FAST FORWARD FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON STOP BUTTON MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON OK BUTTON CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON TUNER AV1 AV2 SELEC...

Page 6: ...eiver Other VCR AV2 IN Rear SCART In Satellite receiver Other VCR Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out Audio Hi Fi system OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out Television coaxial IN FROM ANT Rear 75 Ω In Aerial coaxial Cable television network Satellite receiver Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR ensure that all elements are switched off Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment ...

Page 7: ...ble Satellite Receiver or other Equipment 1 AV1 EURO AV By means of 21 pin Scart Cable Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV1 EURO AV socket on the rear of the VCR After making this connection select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton for the AV1 input sources 2 By means of RF Coaxial Cable After making this connection you must preset the station received ...

Page 8: ...eck that the VCR starts reading the cassette if not press button 5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF channel 60 6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained clearly 7 If you cannot find the pictures and sound or there is interference from nearby channels it may be necessary to change the setting of the VCR output channel see Setting the VCR Output...

Page 9: ...t The option selected flashes 5 Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the value Result The day of the week is displayed automatically You can hold the or buttons down to scroll more quickly through the values 6 On completion press MENU twice to exit the menu 3 2 2 1 CLOCK SET 12 01 1 JAN 1998 THU AUTO CLOCK ON END MENU You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you ...

Page 10: ...e 19 1 3 M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING USER SET INSTALLATION CLOCK SET EASY OPERATION END MENU INSTALLATION AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV STATION TABLE VCR OUTPUT CH CH60 E N D MENU YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST PRESS O KTO CONTINUE MENU TO EXIT AUTO SET UP PLEASE WAIT 3 0 END MENU Displaying Hiding On Screen Information Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the television You can choose to d...

Page 11: ...ly if you have already set them automatically 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control Result The programming menu is displayed 2 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the INSTALLATION option 3 Press the button to select this option Result The INSTALLATION menu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the MANU...

Page 12: ...n front of the INSTALLATION option 3 Press the button to select this option Result The INSTALLATION menu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the TV STATION TABLE option 5 Press the button to select this option Result The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed 6 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the required pr...

Page 13: ...ch the end of the tape while recording the cassette rewinds automatically 4 4 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 1 If you wish to protect a cassette break off the tab using a small screwdriver 2 To re record over a protected cassette safety tab broken cover the hole with adhesiv...

Page 14: ...r is displayed and the programme can be seen on the television 5 Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as many times as required see page 21 6 Hold the REC button down for a while to start recording Result The record indicator appears on the television screen and VCR display An index is recorded on the tape see page 35 7 Press the REC button several times to increase the recordin...

Page 15: ...t to be corrected is cleared Enter the correct digit 3 Press the MENU button Result The information concerning the programme is displayed When using the VIDEOPLUS function for the first time with stored stations the programme number flashes This one time you must enter the station number manually by pressing the or buttons Refer to the following page if The programme number or times flash You wish...

Page 16: ...le programme Using the Quick Programming Feature M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING USER SET INSTALLATION CLOCK SET EASY OPERATION END MENU CLOCK 9 OCT FRI 21 28 PR DAY START STOP V P 1 FR 9 12 00 12 50AUTO DELETE CLR RST MENU Modifying VIDEOPLUS Programming SV 623B Only If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements such as the recording speed you can do so before you press MENU...

Page 17: ...ing a Preset Recording Cancelling a Preset Recording M E N U TIMER PROGRAMMING USER SET INSTALLATION CLOCK SET EASY OPERATION END MENU CLOCK 9 OCT FRI 21 28 PR DAY START STOP V P 1 FR 9 12 00 12 50AUTO DELETE CLR RST MENU CLOCK 9 OCT FRI 21 28 PR DAY START STOP V P 1 FR 9 12 00 12 50AUTO DELETE CLR RST MENU 1 2 3 3 2 3 You can cancel any programmes that are Incorrect No longer required 1 Press the...

Page 18: ... tape on this VCR make a setting on the colour 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 1 Press MENU on the remote control Result The programming menu is displayed 2 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the USER SEToption 3 Press the button to ...

Page 19: ...y be seen on the screen Press the V LOCK buttons to minimize this effect 1 1 2 2 You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs The following options are available Option Description L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi Fi channel R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi Fi channel MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi Fi and norm...

Page 20: ...No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame 1 Press to start playing the cassette to stop the tape at a given frame F ADV to advance frame by frame 2 To return to normal playback press When you have been using the Frame by Frame function for more than about five minutes the VCR will auto matically play to protect the cassette and video heads Vertical stability When playing back frame by fra...

Page 21: ...nu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the NO OF INTERVAL REPEAT option 5 To Press until Interval repeat play 5 10 15 is displayed choose repeat time 5 times 10 times 15 times Cancel interval repeat play OFF is displayed 6 On completion press MENU twice to exit the menu 7 To select interval during playback press the INPUT REPEAT button at the de...

Page 22: ...sette while maintaining a very smooth scene change 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR 2 Press the button to start playback 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new recording press the button 4 Press the F ADV button again as often as necessary to advance frame by frame until the exact recording position is located 5 While the VCR is in still mode hold the REC ...

Page 23: ...tern when found suffers from 2 Carry out the instructions Tuning Your Television for the VCR interference it may be due to the VCR output see page 14 channel clashing with the normal TV 3 Carry out the instructions Setting the VCR output Channel transmissions in your area To prevent this see page 16 move the channel number several channels you will need to change the VCR output down from the origi...

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