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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 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 

) / TRK (

or

) buttons to 

minimize this effect.

When the 

ll button is pressed

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

during playback, the still picture

condition of the tape. Press the PROG/TRK (

œ

or 

) /

TRK (

or

) buttons has severe “noise bars” streaks

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 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 17), move the channel number several channels 

you will need to change the VCR output 

down from the original setting. (example: from 36 to 33). 

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

MODEL                                        SV-L625K                                           SV-L85K/SV-L35K

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Format

VHS PAL/SECAM standard

VHS PAL/SECAM standard

Heads

Video: 4 rotary heads

Video: 4 rotary heads

(SV-L85K)

Hi-Fi Audio: 2 rotary heads

Video: 2 rotary heads 

(SV-L35K)

Audio/Control: 1 stationary head

Audio/Control: 1 stationary head

Erase: 1 full track erase head

Erase: 1 full track erase head

Receiving channel

VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/

VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/

Hyperband

Hyperband

Television system

STANDARD B/G-D/K

STANDARD B/G-D/K

Luminance

FM azimuth recording

FM azimuth recording

Colour system

PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43 : Down converted PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down converted
subcarrier phase shifted direct recording

subcarrier phase shifted direct recording

SECAM: 1/4 converted down subcarrier

SECAM: 1/4 converted down subcarrier

direct recording

direct recording

NTSC PB on PAL TV

NTSC PB on PAL TV

Tape speed

SP   23.39 mm/sec

SP   23.39 mm/sec

LP   11.69 mm/sec

LP   11.69 mm/sec (SV-L85K)

Recording/playback time

SP   3 hours (E-180 Tape)

SP   3 hours (E-180 Tape)

LP   6 hours (E-180 Tape)

LP   6 hours (E-180 Tape) (SV-L85K)

REW time

About 60 sec in REW with E-180

About 60 sec in REW with E-180

VIDEO

Input

0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced

0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced

Output

1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced

1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced

Signal-to-noise ratio

Better than 43 dB (SP)

Better than 43 dB 

Horizontal resolution

More than 240 lines

More than 240 lines

AUDIO

Input

-8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced

-8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced

Output

-8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced

-8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced

Wow and flutter (WTD)

0.4% max (SP)

0.4% max  

Signal-to-noise ratio

68  dB min (IHF A filter)

42 dB min (IHF A filter)

Frequency response

20Hz - 20kHz

100Hz - 8kHz

Power requirement

110-240V~, 50/60 Hz

110-240V~, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

Approx. 12 watts

Approx. 10 watts

Operation temperature

41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)

41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)

Operation humidity

10%-75%

10%-75%

Weight

2.8 Kg (net)

2.8 Kg (net)

Dimensions (WxHxD)

360 x 94 x 240 mm

360 x 94 x 240 mm

GB

GB

02004A SV-L625K/AFR-GB4  6/19/03 3:11 PM  Page 42

Summary of Contents for SV-L625K

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Page 2: ...Station 20 Changing the Preset Station Table 21 RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS Selecting the Cassette Type 22 Selecting the Recording Speed SV L625K SV L85K Only 22 NICAM SV L625K Only 23 Protecting a Recorded Cassette 24 Recording a Programme Immediately 24 Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop 25 Using the Timer Programming Feature 26 Checking a Preset Recording 27 Cancelling a Preset Recor...

Page 3: ... 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 ont e 28 Alignment Automatically SV L35K Only 28 Alignment Manually 28 Control 29 Control SV L35K Only 29 our Mode 30 io Output Mode SV L625K Only 31 io Mute Mode SV L85K SV L35K Only 31 ENCE e in Slow Motion 32 ce Frame by Frame 32 ast Forward Rewind 33 ce at ...

Page 4: ... AUDIO LINE IN 2 PROG REC STOP I II P S II REW F F REC STOP PROG I II P S EJECT STANDBY ON REW F F II II VIDEO AUDIO LINE IN STANDBY ON BUTTON STANDBY ON BUTTON STANDBY ON BUTTON LINE IN 2 AUDIO PUT SOCKETS LINE IN AUDIO NPUT SOCKETS PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTONS PROGRAM SELECTION BUTTONS PLAY BUTTON PLAY BUTTON F F BUTTON F F BUTTON REW BUTTON REW BUTTON STOP BUTTON STOP BUTTON PAUSE STILL BUTTON PAU...

Page 5: ...ECTION BUTTON DISPLAY BUTTON PLAY PAUSE STILL BUTTON FAST FORWARD FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON MENU BUTTON MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON OK BUTTON TIMER BUTTON OK VCRSTANDBY ON TVSTANDBY ON SLOW SHUTTLE V LOCK CLR RST F ADV INDEX TV VCR INPUT REPEAT VOL PROG TRK AUDIO REC MENU SPEED DUB TV VCR TIMER DISP SELECT TV STANDBY ON BUTTON INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON TUNER LINE IN 1 LINE I...

Page 6: ...t Television Other VCR Audio Video RCA In Audio system Camcorder Other VCR Audio Video RCA In Audio system Camcorder Other VCR 75 Ω Out Television coaxial 75 Ω In Aerial coaxial Cable television network Satellite receiver nect an audio or video system to your VCR ensure that all elements are entation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions ty precautions TV LINE IN 1 VIDE...

Page 7: ...art the auto scanning The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR depends on the number of stations that it has found 6 On completion press MENU twice to exit the menu Auto preset can be performed by pressing STOP on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted Other Equipment to Your VCR or video equipment to your VCR in different ways few examples of the connection...

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Page 10: ...CLOCK BONUS LANG INSTALL OK END MENU INSTALL AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM K VCR OUTPUT CH CH36 END MENU INSTALLATION PROG OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG INSTALL OK END MENU INSTALL AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM K VCR OUTPUT CH CH36 END MENU Hiding On Screen Information our Language You can change the language in which information is displayed on the screen 1 Press MENU on the remote...

Page 11: ...e menu INSTALLATION PROG OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG INSTALL OK END MENU INSTALL AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM K VCR OUTPUT CH CH36 END MENU TV STATION TABLE PR CH 1 002 2 3 4 5 SWAPPING OK DELETE CLR RST MENU MANUAL TUNING PR 1 CH MFT MEMORY OK END MENU the Stations Automatically You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically see Plug Auto Set Up on p...

Page 12: ...on by repeating the same procedure from Step 5 onwards 9 On completion press the MENU button three times to exit the menu INSTALLATION PROG OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG INSTALL OK END MENU INSTALL AUTO SET UP MANUAL SET UP TV SYSTEM K VCR OUTPUT CH CH36 END MENU TV STATION TABLE PR CH 1 002 2 3 4 5 SWAPPING OK MENU TV STATION TABLE PR CH 1 2 3 002 4 5 SWAPPING OK DELETE CLR RST MENU If you hav...

Page 13: ...layed In long play mode LP is displayed NICAM SV L625K Only NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types NICAM Stereo NICAM Mono and Bilingual transmission in another language NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound Please refer to page 31 1 Press MENU on the remote control Result The programming menu is displayed 2 Press the cor...

Page 14: ...ESS REC OK REC MENU SPEED DUB TV VCR TIMER 5 VCR INPUT REPEAT OL PROG TRK DISP CT IPC INPUT REPEAT RK PROG DISPLA 4 4 4 4 SV L625K SV L85K SV L35K a Programme Immediately 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...

Page 15: ...ressing the buttons or INPUT to select the LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 input sources 4 Press to select the recording day 5 Select the required day by pressing the or buttons 6 Press to select the recording start time 7 Select the required hour value by pressing the or buttons 8 Press to select the minutes 9 Select the required minute value by pressing the or buttons 10 Press to select the recording end...

Page 16: ...STOP Eject the cassette EJECT assette icture Alignment Manually The Picture Alignment feature allows you to adjust the alignment manually to obtain the best possible picture When noise bars or streaks appear during playback adjust alignment manually by pressing the PROG TRK or TRK or buttons until the picture is clear and stable Result The tracking bar appears The image is adjusted The tracking ba...

Page 17: ... can select the mode in which the sound is mute To select the audio mute mode on and off simply press the AUDIO button on the remote control Selecting the Audio Mute Mode SV L85K SV L35K Only X VOL P AUDIO REC TRK AUDIO REC SV L35K SV L85K When monitoring a TV programme or playing back a Hi Fi recorded video tape press the AUDIO button to select a desired sound output As the AUDIO button is presse...

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Page 20: ...e tape is automatically rewound to the start point INTERVAL REPEAT is displayed Interval Repeat Play AUTO POWER OFF OFF REPEAT PLAY OFF NO OF INTERVAL REPEAT 5 END MENU BONUS EASY OPERATION PROG OPTIONS INSTALL CLOCK BONUS LANG BONUS OK END MENU or a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this VCR an index is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts The Search function ...

Page 21: ...nd 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 If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly you must indicate the type of cassette being used 1 Insert a cassette in your VCR 2 To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of a sequence Press DISP or DISPLAY twice to display the counter Press ...

Page 22: ...rear input LINE IN 2 for the front input 5 Start playing back the cassette to be copied 6 Hold REC down for a while to start recording on your VCR 7 When you have finished recording press on both VCRs If you wish to view the cassette being copied Your VCR must be connected as usual to the television see page 11 for further details F ADV Audio Dubbing a Pre recorded Cassette SV L625K Only With the ...

Page 23: ...r television by pressing the appropriate numeric buttons Brand Codes Brand Codes SAMSUNG 01 to 06 PHILIPS 02 20 22 AKAI 09 23 SABA 13 14 22 to 24 GRUNDIG 09 17 21 SONY 15 16 LOEWE 02 THOMSON 13 14 24 PANASONIC 08 23 to 27 TOSHIBA 07 16 to 19 21 Result If your television is compatible with the remote control it is switched off It is now programmed to operate with the remote control If several codes...

Page 24: ...he 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 36 to 33 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 Te...

Page 25: ...4 V H 327 25 CCIR 125 S25 V H 335 25 CCIR 126 S26 V H 343 25 CCIR 127 S27 V H 351 25 CCIR 128 S28 V H 359 25 CCIR 129 S29 V H 367 25 CCIR 130 S30 V H 375 25 CCIR 131 S31 V H 383 25 CCIR 132 S32 V H 391 25 CCIR 133 S33 V H 399 25 CCIR 134 S34 V H 407 25 CCIR 135 S35 V H 415 25 CCIR 136 S36 V H 423 25 CCIR 137 S37 UHF 431 25 CCIR 138 S38 UHF 439 25 CCIR 139 S39 UHF 447 25 CCIR 140 S40 UHF 455 25 CCI...

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