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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD

AUTHORISED SERVICE CENTERS

In the event of warranty service being required, please contact your retailer first. If they cannot provide service, please contact
your nearest service centre listed below.  Service facilities are return to base, however some agents may provide an in-home
service (there may be a cost for call out).  Please refer to your warranty card or retailer for terms and conditions of the warranty.

AVON

BRISTOL
GOGGLEBOX TV
TEL: 01275 838083

BERKSHIRE

READING
A & W SOUND & VISION
TEL: 01734 872000
MAIDENHEAD
J F ASSOCIATES
TEL: 01628 25709
WARGRAVE
J F ASSOCIATES
TEL: 01734 401525

CAMBRIDGESHIRE

DRY DRAYTON
DRAYTON ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01954 211330
PETERBOROUGH
DEEPING TV SVCS
TEL: 01778 343831

CHESHIRE

CHESTER
H & H VIDEO & TV
TEL: 01244 379579
WARRINGTON
W L ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01925 764387

CORNWALL

BUDE
H B H WOOLACOTTS
TEL: 01288 352269
LAUNCESTON
H B H WOOLACOTTS
TEL: 01566 772096
NEWQUAY
GREENBANK ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01637 880576
WADEBRIDGE
H B H WOOLACOTTS
TEL: 01208 816155

CUMBRIA

BARROW IN FURNESS
KENNETH GARDNER
TEL: 01229 821202
SEARLE AUDIO
TEL:  01229 839692
PENRITH
CANNAN & BROWN
TEL: 01768 864829

DEVON

HOLSWORTHY
H B H WOOLACOTTS
TEL: 01409 253280
NEWTON ABBOT
TELLI-SCOPE ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01626 63907
PLYMOUTH
ARGYLE TV & VIDEO
TEL: 01752 779933
CTV ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01752 350950

DORSET

BOURNEMOUTH
M & G ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01202 523771

DURHAM

DURHAM
LEE TECH SVCS
TEL: 0191 371 1300
DARLINGTON
GAZE ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01325 482344

DYFED

CARMARTHEN
ADVANCE CONSUMER
TEL: 01267 236143
ST CLEARS
BEN EVANS & SON
TEL: 01994 231015

ESSEX

BRAINTREE
GWYNNE TV & ELECTRICAL
TEL: 01376 322567

ESSEX

WICKFORD
CENTRAL SERVICE
TEL: 01268 766333

MID GLAMORGAN

BRIDGEND
BRIDGEND SERVICE
TEL: 01656 663463

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

TEWKESBURY
SWITCH ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01684 850063
WESTON-SUB-EDGE
PROFESSIONAL ELECTRONIC
TEL: 01386 841773

HAMPSHIRE

FAREHAM
SOUND & VISION
TEL: 01329 286551
FARNBOROUGH
ICTV
TEL: 01252 510118
PORTSMOUTH
ICTV
TEL: 01705 653654
SOUTHAMPTON
OLYMPIC TV & AUDIO
TEL: 01703 703401

HEREFORD

HEREFORD
J P MICRO SVCS
TEL: 01432 356353

HERTFORDSHIRE

BALDOCK
TECHNICAL REPAIR SVC
TEL: 01462 491144
MARKYATE
TELETECH SVCS
TEL: 01582 841862

NORTH HUMBERISDE

GOOLE
HEADLAND ELECTRCS
TEL: 01977 661223

SOUTH HUMBERSIDE

GRIMSBY
RAYNERS SUPERSTORE
TEL: 01472 358766

KENT

CANTERBURY
BARRETTS OF CANTERBURY
TEL: 01227 766582
DARTFORD
BUDGET REPAIR CENTRE
TEL: 01322 227668
MAIDSTONE
AVERY ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01622 682138

LANCASHIRE

BLACKPOOL
KENNETH GARDNER
TEL: 01253 824047
LANCASTER
KENNETH GARDNER
TEL: 01524 64468
ROCHDALE
CTV SERVICES
TEL: 01706 654983

LEICESTERSHIRE

LEICESTER
SOUNT & VISION CENTRE
TEL: 01162 730444

LINCOLNSHIRE

BRANSTON
STUART WALLACE
TEL: 01522 791496

LONDON

HIGH HOLBORN
BERRYS OF HOLBORN
TEL: 0171 405 1157

LONDON

ARMSTRONG SERVICES
TEL: 0181 523 0023/0051
WEST EALING
BABBER ELECTRONICS
TEL: 0181 579 6315

LONDON

WILLESDEN
ATLANTIC ELECTRIC
TEL: 0181 451 6155

MANCHESTER

ASHTON UNDER LYNE
VIDEOTECH UK
TEL: 0161 308 4092
NORTHENDEN
G H SUMNER LTD
TEL: 0161 998 2705

MERSEYSIDE

ELLESMERE PORT
H & H VIDEO & TV
TEL: 0151 357 1011
LIVERPOOL
P & A AUDIO VIDEO LTD
TEL: 0151 924 7287

MIDDLESEX

HAYES
A & A REPAIRS
TEL: 0181 561 2900/4104

NORFOLK

AYLESHAM
CORTONS ELECTRICAL
TEL: 01263 733391
WATTON
JULIAN HORN
TEL: 01953 881440

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

KETTERING
INTEGRATED SVCS
TEL: 01536 516475

OXFORDSHIRE

BANBURY
HITECH
TEL: 01295 267415
BOTLEY
SPECTRUM  ELECTRON     
TEL: 01865 250199

SHROPSHIRE

TELFORD
W OWEN
TEL: 01952 613818

SOMERSET

TAUNTON
ARMTECH ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01823 279401
YEOVIL
M J THOMAS
TEL: 01935 477255

STAFFORDSHIRE

STOKE ON TRENT
TELEFAULTS (S.O.T.) LTD
TEL: 01782 813757

SUFFOLK

IPSWICH
GGN LTD
TEL: 01473 744300

SURREY

WALLINGTON
SERVICECARE
TEL: 0181 669 1145
HORLEY
D K AUDIO VISUAL SVCS
TEL: 01293 786459

EAST SUSSEX

SEAFORD
CLEARVIEW RENTAL & RELAY
TEL: 01323 898989
EASTBOURNE
STARTEC SVCS
TEL: 01323 412012

TYNE & WEAR

NEWCASTLE UPON  
TYNE
M SINGH RADIO & TV
TEL: 0191 226 0446

WEST MIDLANDS

COVENTRY
D & J HENRY
TEL: 01203 431393

WEST MIDLANDS

DUDLEY
J S STOREY ELECTRICAL
TEL: 01384 455608
WALSALL
BEAVER ELECTRONICS 
TEL: 01922 725554
WARLEY
MERRIVALE TV SVCS
TEL: 0121 544 6273/6350

WILTSHIRE

SWINDON
COLORITE TV LTD
TEL: 01793 641038

WORCESTERSHIRE

WORCESTER
THE HI FI CAR RADIO REPAIR
TEL: 01905 26623

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

SHEFFIELD
GRAPHIC ELECTRONIC SVCS
TEL: 0114 256 2791
BARNSLEY
ALTRA
TEL: 01226 207434

NORTH YORKSHIRE

YORK
DBS SERVICE CENTRE
TEL: 01904 789789

WEST YORKSHIRE

BRADFORD
GRAPHICK ELECTRON
TEL: 01274 862267
HUDDERSFIELD
GRAPHIC ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01484 451045
ILKLEY
R BEAUMONT
TEL: 01943 607021

CHANNEL ISLANDS

GUERNSEY
TELESKILL LTD
TEL:  01481 56508
JERSEY
ALTERNATIVE ELECT
TEL: 01534 68277
ISLE OF WIGHT
AUDIO VISION SVCS
TEL: 01983 752023

NORTHERN IRELAND

CO ARMAGH
CRAIGAVON TV SVCS
TEL: 0762 326119/322505

EIRE

CO CORK
TVAE REPAIRS
TEL: 00353 21 273457

GRAMPIANS

FRASERBURGH
RODGERS ELECTRICAL
TEL: 01346 518540

HIGHLANDS

ULLAPOOL
R & R ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01854 612608

LOTHIAN

EDINBURGH
RETEC AUDIO & VISUAL
TEL: 0131 478 7779

STRATHCLYDE

GLASGOW
DSC ELECTRONICS
TEL: 0141 941 3711

TAYSIDE

DUNDEE
ANCRUM ELECTRONICS
TEL: 01382 454511

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 VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) 
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 VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) 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 PROG/TRK (

œ

or 

❷

) / TRK (

or

) buttons to 

minimize this effect.

When the 

❿

II button is pressed

◆

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

during playback, the still picture

of the tape. Press the PROG/TRK (

œ

or 

❷

) /TRK (

or

)   

has severe “noise bars” streaks

buttons during SLOW motion to minimize this effect.

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 15).

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 17), 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 15). 

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.

Summary of Contents for SV-261I

Page 1: ...VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV 665B SV 662B SV 661B SV 262B SV 265B SV 661I SV 261B SV 261I Instruction Manual PAL www samsungvcr com ...

Page 2: ...s 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 plug remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug Do not connect the plug to a mains socket as there is a risk of shock hazard from the bared flexible cord IMPORTANT The wires in the mains lead are co...

Page 3: ...e Timer Programming Feature 28 Checking a Preset Recording 29 Cancelling a Preset Recording 29 PLAYING BACK Playing a Cassette 30 Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I Only 30 Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually 30 Intelligent Picture Control 31 Intelligent Picture Control SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I Only 31 F...

Page 4: ... VCR or remote control During a storm and or light ning unplug the VCR from the mains socket and aerial If the remote control is not used for a long period of time remove the batteries and store it in a cool dry place VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT PLAY BUTTON RECORD BUTTON PAUSE STILL BUTTON EJECT BUTTON F F BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS REW BUTTON II REC STOP PROG II P S EJECT STANDBY ON REW F ...

Page 5: ...TTON RECORD BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON TV STANDBY ON BUTTON INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON TUNER AV1 AV2 AUX SELECTION REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON PROGRAMME SELECTION TRACKING BUTTONS DISPLAY BUTTON PLAY PAUSE STILL BUTTON FAST FORWARD FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON MENU BUTTON MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON OK BUTTON TIMER PROGRA...

Page 6: ...SV 662B SV 661I Only Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out Audio Hi Fi system SV 665B SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I Only 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 for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions R D L G AUDIO OUT SORTIE AV2 SATELLITE IN TV AV1 EURO AV Display...

Page 7: ... Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector previously used for the aerial on the television 5 Connect one end of the scart cable to the AV1 EURO AV socket on the rear of the VCR You must connect your VCR to the television via the scart cable 6 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television TV Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable and SCART cabl...

Page 8: ...cting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable 2 Plug the VCR into the mains Result A message appears 3 Press OK button to start the auto scanning The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found The process will finish after a few minutes 4 The current time and date are displayed automatically Check the date and time if it is Correct Pre...

Page 9: ... OUTPUT CH CH60 END MENU SV 665B SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I GB 16 Setting the Date and Time 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 remot...

Page 10: ...PR 1 CH MFT NAME MEMORY OK END MENU TV STATION TABLE PR CH NAME 1 27 CAEB 2 3 4 5 SWAPPING OK DELETE CLR RST MENU GB 18 Presetting the Stations Automatically AUTO SET UP PLEASE WAIT 2 I I END MENU YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST PRESS OK TO CONTINUE MENU TO EXIT You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically see Plug Auto Set Up on page 14 Your VCR contains a built in tun...

Page 11: ...reset Station Table INSTALLATION PROG OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG INSTALL OK END MENU INSTALL AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP VCR OUTPUT CH CH60 END MENU TV STATION TABLE PR CH NAME 1 27 CAEB 2 3 4 5 SWAPPING OK MENU TV STATION TABLE PR CH NAME 1 2 3 27 CAEB 4 5 SWAPPING OK MENU GB 20 If you have stored a TV station That you do not require At the wrong programme position you can cancel it 1 Press t...

Page 12: ... at two different speeds SP Standard Play LP Long Play In Long Play modes Each cassette lasts twice as long The recording is of a slightly lower quality To record a cassette Press the SPEED button on the remote control until In standard play mode SP is displayed In long play mode LP is displayed Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cass...

Page 13: ...2B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I GB 24 Recording a Programme Immediately 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 ad...

Page 14: ...SV 265B Only Before presetting your VCR Switch on both the television and your VCR Check that the date and time are correct Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded safety tab intact Up to six programmes can be preset 1 Press the TIMER button Result The TIMER METHOD is displayed 2 Press the corresponding or buttons until the VIDEOPLUS option is selected 3 Press the button to se...

Page 15: ... can be preset Before presetting a recording check that the date and time are correct 1 Insert the cassette Press the TIMER button Press the or buttons to select the STANDARD option and then press the button or Press MENU on the remote control Result The programming menu is displayed Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option Result The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed 2 Press to se...

Page 16: ...R RST F ADV INDEX A TRK IPC INPUT REPEAT TRK PROG AUDIO DISPLAY 1 PICTURE IPC OFF SOFTEN SHARPEN ON OFF Intelligent Picture Control SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I Only SV 665B SV 661B SV 662B SV 661I SV 265B SV 261B SV 262B SV 261I GB 30 The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture When noise bars or streaks...

Page 17: ...T menu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the FORMAT 16 9 option is selected 5 Press the button to select AUTO ON OFF AUTO Set when you use a wide TV The VCR automatically detects if programmes being played back or recorded are in normal or Wide Screen format ON The VCR always plays back and records in 16 9 Wide Screen format Set if the VCR cannot detect Wide Screen TV program...

Page 18: ...al speed To return to normal playback mode press the II button 4 Whilst in Picture Search mode if you press the button again the VCR will enter normal Fast Forward mode 5 Likewise whilst in Picture Search mode if you press the button again the VCR will enter normal Rewind mode 6 If when Rewinding or Fast Forwarding you press the or button the VCR will enter the Picture Search mode GB Picture Searc...

Page 19: ... 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 This VCR uses a standard indexing system VISS As a result it will recognize any indexes marked by other VCRs using the same system and vice versa INTRO SCAN 1 To search for a specific index press INDEX 2 Press the or buttons depending on the directi...

Page 20: ...lect the EASY OPERATION option 3 Press the OK button to select this option Result The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the VIDEOPLUS EXTEND option is selected 5 Press or buttons to set the Videoplus EXTEND time by increments of 10 minutes 6 To turn off press or buttons repeatedly until OFF shows The tape counter Indicates the elapsed time in the play and ...

Page 21: ... 6 7 3 5 5 4 GB 40 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 Press the ll button to start playback 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new recording press the ll button 4 Press the F ADV button again as often as necessary to advance...

Page 22: ...V 661I Low Power Mode reduces the Standby power consumption of the VCR when in Standby mode Useful for example when you are away from the house on holiday It saves actually turning the VCR off 1 Press MENU on the remote control Result The programming menu is displayed 2 Press the corresponding or buttons to select the USER SET option 3 Press the OK button to select this option Result The USER SET ...

Page 23: ...WEST MIDLANDS COVENTRY D J HENRY TEL 01203 431393 WEST MIDLANDS DUDLEY J S STOREY ELECTRICAL TEL 01384 455608 WALSALL BEAVER ELECTRONICS TEL 01922 725554 WARLEY MERRIVALE TV SVCS TEL 0121 544 6273 6350 WILTSHIRE SWINDON COLORITE TV LTD TEL 01793 641038 WORCESTERSHIRE WORCESTER THE HI FI CAR RADIO REPAIR TEL 01905 26623 SOUTH YORKSHIRE SHEFFIELD GRAPHIC ELECTRONIC SVCS TEL 0114 256 2791 BARNSLEY AL...

Page 24: ...this warranty are the consumers sole rights and Samsung its subsidiaries and distributors shall not be liable for indirect or consequential loss or any damage to records compact discs videos or audio taper or any other related equipment or material SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS U K LTD Please ensure the form above is completed at the time of purchase and present it to the dealer to quality for guarantee ser...

Page 25: ...THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY www samsungvcr com AC68 01880C Rev 01 ELECTRONICS ...

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