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Problems and Solutions
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Glossary of Terms
Before contacting Samsung authorized service center, perform the following simple checks.
Problem
Explanation/Solution
No power.
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Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
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Have you pressed the VCR STANDBY/ON button?
You cannot insert a video cassette.
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A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
side up and the safety tab facing you.
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Check that the VCR has not been safety-locked (
L O C K
displayed). If so, hold P/STILL ( ) down for at least five
seconds to release it.
The television program was not recorded.
◆
Check the VCR/antenna connections.
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Is the VCR tuner properly set?
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Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
Timer recording was unsuccessful.
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Was the VCR STANDBY/ON button pressed to activate the
timer?
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Re-check the recording start/stop time settings.
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If there was a power failure or interruption during timer
recording, the recording will have been cancelled.
◆
Check that the channel number selected with the
Timer Program code is correct.
No playback picture or the picture
◆
Press the TRACKING buttons (
or
) .
is distorted.
◆
Check to see if you are using a pre-recorded tape.
You cannot see normal broadcasts.
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Check that the source selected using the INPUT button is
the VCR’s tuner.
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Check the TV.VCR/antenna connections.
Noise bar or streaks on playback.
◆
Press the T R A C K I N G buttons (
or
) to minimize this effect.
No operation when the:
◆
Check that tape is not already fully wound.
• REW button is pressed ; or
• F.F button is pressed.
When the P/STILL ( ) button is pressed
◆
A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
during playback, the still picture has severe
condition of the tape. Press the TRACKINGbuttons
“noise bar” streaks.
(
or
) to minimize this effect.
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 ; and
◆
a clear description of the problem.
Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center.
To help you understand the main technical terms used in this booklet and take full advantage of the
features on your VCR, here are a few definitions.
Tuner
Element in the VCR used to decode the signals received via the antenna or cable
TV.
A tuner can only receive one broadcast at a time but you can use the tuner in your
VCR to record one program while watching a different program via the tuner in your
television. To receive a broadcast, the tuner must be set to the frequency of the
appropriate channel.
Station or Channel
Frequency assigned to a given broadcasting company to enable them to transmit a
series of broadcasts or programs.
Program
Number assigned to a given channel on the tuner in the VCR to help you select it
more easily.
Broadcast transmitted on a given channel.
Cable TV
Coaxial cable network transmitting broadcasts on a subscription basis. The cable is
connected to the same input as an antenna.
Broadcasting standard
Standard used to code pictures and sound. Different standards are used in different
or Color standard
countries. In the CANADA for example, the NTSC M standard is used.
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