Samsung Electronics Co TWIN2000 VCR User Manual
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd VCR Users Manual
Users Manual
Video
Cassette Recorder
Owner’s Manual
SV-D142P
SV-D52P
Safety Instructions
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Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call CATV system installer's attention to
Article 820-40 of the National Electrical Code (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code, Part I) that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Caution: FCC regulations state that any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
may void the user's authority to operate it.
Caution: To prevent electric shock, match wide blade of plug to wide slot, fully insert.
Attention: Pour eviter les chocs electriques, introduire la lame le plus large de la fiche dans la borne
correspondante de la prise et pousser jusqu’au fond.
Important: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs is an
infringement of U.S. copyright laws.
Certain Canadian programs may be copyrighted and any unauthorized recording in whole or in part
may be a violation of these rights.
To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
This symbol indicates high voltage is present inside. It is dangerous to
make any kind of contact with any inside part of this product.
This symbol alerts you that important literature concerning operation
and maintenance has been included with this product.
As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Samsung Electronics America, Inc.
has determined that this product or product model meets the ENERGY
STAR guidelines for energy efficiency
Important Safety Instructions
1. Read Instructions-All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions-The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings-All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions-All operating and using instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this product near water-for example near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen
sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
8. Accessories-Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manu-
facturer.
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9. Cart Usage-A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.
10. Ventilation-Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources-This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
12. Power-Cord Protection-Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the product.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharg
e unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna
discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
14. Lightning-For added protection for this product during a lightning storm
or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
15. Power Lines-An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from
touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading-Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in
a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
18. Servicing-Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service-Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
aWhen the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
bIf liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.
cIf the product has been exposed to rain or water.
dIf the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation.
eIf the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
fWhen the product exhibits a distinct change in performance-this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts-When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
21. Safety check-Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
22. Heat-The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Antenna Lead-in Wire
Ground Clamp
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Section 810-21)
Grounding Clamps
Electric Service Equipment
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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Safety Instructions
Your New VCR
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Front Panel and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
VCR Setup
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Plug and Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using Menus and the Remote Control . . .9
Selecting the On-Screen Language . . . . .9
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Setting the Channels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
VCR Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
VCR Operation
Playing a cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Instant play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Tape Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Using the DISPLAY Button . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Tracking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
About Video Cassette Tapes . . . . . . . . . .19
Recording
Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
One Touch Recording(OTR) . . . . . . . . . .20
Audio
Timer Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Choosing Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Copying or Dubbing a Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Your New VCR
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• Auto Clock Set
• Plug and Play
• 24 Hours x 7 Days Timer Back-up
• Auto Power off
• Instant Play
• One Touch Recording (OTR) up to four hours
• Tri-lingual on-screen programming
(English/Spanish/French)
• Two Button Shuttle for various playback speeds
• Digital Auto Tracking
• Special effects playback, including slow motion
• Built-in HQ (High Quality) video circuitry
• One-month eight event timer programming
• Key Lock-disables all of the key functions
• Hi-Fi Stereo sound (SV-D142P only)
• Luminescent Universal Remote Control.
;Controls most TVs, Cable Boxes and DSS®Boxes.
(SV-D142P only)
• Auto Line2 Input Detect (SV-D142P only)
• Child Door Lock; Cassette Door Locking System
(SV-D142P only)
Check to make sure the following items have been included with your VCR.
SHUTTLE
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REPLAY F.ADV/SKIP
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Control Batteries for
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RF-Cable Conversion
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Owner’s Manual
Features
Accessories
Owner’s
Manual
Your New VCR
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TIMER Indicator
Light when a timer
Recording is set.
VCR Indicator
Light when a picture
source is VCR.
TAPE Indicator
Lights when a
tape is inserted.
Hi-Fi Indicator
Lights when the VCR
receives a Hi-Fi broadcast.
Number Display
Displays current channel number, clock
time, time remaining or tape counter.
MENU
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POWER
Press to turn the VCR on and off.
2
EJECT
Press to eject a tape or clear a timer program on the
menu screen.
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CASSETTE COMPARTMENT
Insert a video cassette.
4
REW (REWIND)
Press to rewind in stop mode or reverse search in play
mode.
5
F.F (FAST FORWARD)
Press to fast forward in stop mode or forward search in
play mode.
6
PLAY
Press to play tape.
7
STOP
Press to stop tape or press to move a cursor to the right on
the menu screen.
8
RECORD
Press to record or press to move a cursor to the left on
the menu screen.
9
MENU
Press to display or clear the menu screen.
10
CHANNEL ▼▲
Press to change channels or press to move a cursor
up or down on the menu screen.
11
LINE IN2
Input signal from another VCR or camcorder.
VCR
TIMER
Front Panel and Display
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MENU
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POWER
Press to turn your VCR, TV, Cable Box
or DSS®Box on and off.
VCR
Press to set remote to control the VCR.
CH
Press to change channels.
TRK
Press to adjust cassette tracking.
VOL UP/DOWN
Press to change the sound level of
yourTV.
V-LOCK
Press to lock the shaking screen in the
still mode.
F.ADV/SKIP
In play mode, press to skip ahead 30 seconds.
In still mode, press to advance one frame.
DISPLAY
Press for on-screen information
displays.
NUMBER BUTTONS
Press to select channels by assigned numbers.
REC
Press to start VCR recording.
REPLAY
Press to repeat last for 5 seconds of tape during
playback.
100
Press to select channels higher than 100.
(followed by up to two additional number buttons)
REC.SPEED
Press to select tape speed.
SEARCH/EXIT
Press to enter the variable search mode or to exit
the on screen menu.
STOP, PLAY, REW, FF
Press to control cassette playback
or to move a cursor in the on screen menu.
EJECT
Press to eject a video cassette.
SHUTTLE
Press to change speed during
playback.
LINE IN
Press to switch between line input or
antenna.
CABLE/DSS
Press to set remote to control a
CABLE Box or DSS®Box.
TV
Press to set remote to control the TV.
CLEAR
Press to set counter to zero or to clear
timer record programs.
MENU
Press to display menu screen.
SLOW
Press for slow-motion during playback.
AUDIO
Press to select audio.
PREV.CH
Press to see the previous channel.
TV/VCR
Press to switch between TV and VCR source or to
activate Lock function.(See pages 6, 16.)
ENTER
Press to save the OSP data of TV.
Universal Remote Control (For SV-D142P only)
Remote Control batteries
If you won’t use the remote for a long time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.
Batteries should last about a year. When replacing batteries, use all new batteries, and never mix alka-
line and manganese batteries.
1Remove the battery compartment lid by lifting
the cover.
2Insert two AA batteries as shown.
Match + and
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ends of the batteries as
indicated inside compartment.
3Replace the compartment cover.
Your New VCR
Brand Mitsubishi Sharp Zenith Daewoo Sanyo Emerson Sharp Panasonic 2
Controlling a Compatible TV, a Connected Cable Box and a DSS®Box.
You can program your VCR remote to control some functions of connected equipment:
1 Turn the TV on and point the VCR remote at the equipment.
2 Press and hold down the equipment button(TV or CABLE/DSS) on the remote control. At the same time,
press the appropriate number buttons according to the chart below. When the equipment turns off,
programming is completed. The remote now controls the equipment functions shown in the chart below.
This remote will not operate all equipment’s made by the manufacturers listed below. If your equipment does not
respond to any of the button combinations, the equipment probably cannot be controlled by this remote control.
Brand Sony Magnavox Sanyo RCA/GE Toshiba Hitachi JVC Panasonic 1
Samsung
old
Samsung
new Samsung
Latin
Sharp
new
Goldstar
new
Goldstar
Latin
Goldstar
old
NO 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12
NO 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Samsung
Latin
ANVISION 13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62
ARCHER 29,42,44
CABLESTAR 13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62
CABLE VIEW 42,44
CITIZEN 42,44
CURTIS 8,9,56,61
DIAMOND 29,44
EAGLE 13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62
EASTERN 28
GC BRAND 42,44
GEMINI 4,30
General Instruments
1,2,3,4,55,75,85
HAMLIN 14,15
HITACHI 31,79,80
JEROLD 1,2,3,4,55,75,83,85
MACOM 31,79,80
MAGNAVOX 13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62
MOVIETIME 32,38,39
NSC 38,39
OAK 10,11,12,13,46
OAK SIGMA 46
PANASONIC 6,8,16,17
PHILIPS 13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62
PIONEER 5,6
PULSER 43,44
RANDTEK 13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62
RCA 6,8,16,17
REGAL 14,23,41
REMBRANDT 32
SAMSUNG 4,6,42,44,78,86
Scientific Atlanta 8,9,61,56
SHERITECH 26,27,28
SL MARK 4,6,42,78
SPRUCER 6,8,16,17
STARGATE 4,6,42,44,78
SYLVANIA 19
TEKNIKA 74
TELECAPTION 77
TELEVIEW\ 4,6,42,78
TEXSCAN 18,19
TOCOM 33,34,48,49,73
TOSHIBA 36
UNIKA 20,21,29,42,44
UNIVERSAL 43,52,63,82
VIDEOWAY 7,45,50,59
VIEWSTAR 13,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,58,62
WARNER AMEX 6
ZENITH 7,45,50,59
Programming codes to control a Cable Box
Programming codes to control a DSS®Box
CODE BRAND
96 PANASONIC
97 RCA
98 SONY
99 TOSHIBA
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POWER
Press to turn your VCR on and off.
TV/VCR
Switch between TV and VCR source
or to activate Lock function.
(See pages 6, 16.)
CH
Press to change channels.
TRK
Press to adjust cassette tracking.
V-LOCK
Press to lock the shaking screen in still
mode.
F.ADV/SKIP
In play mode, press to skip ahead 30 seconds.
In still mode, press to advance one frame.
DISPLAY
Press for on-screen information dis-
plays.
NUMBER BUTTONS
Press to select channels by assigned numbers.
REC
Press to start VCR recording.
REPLAY
Press to repeat last for 5 seconds of tape during
playback.
100
Press to select channels higher than 100.
(followed by up to two additional number buttons)
REC.SPEED
Press to select tape speed.
STOP, PLAY, REW, FF
Press to control cassette playback
or to move a cursor in the on screen menu.
EJECT
Press to eject a video cassette.
SHUTTLE
Press to change speed during
playback.
LINE IN
Press to switch between line input or
antenna.
PREV.CH
Press to see the previous channel.
A.TRK
Press to adjust cassette tracking
automatically.
CLEAR
Press to set counter to zero or to clear
timer record programs.
MENU
Press to display menu screen.
SLOW
Press for slow-motion during playback.
AUDIO
Press to select audio.
SEARCH/EXIT
Press to enter the variable search mode or to exit
the on screen menu.
VCR Remote Control (For SV-D52P only)
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VCR Setup
Use the jacks on the rear panel to connect the VCR to other components and signals, including:
VCRs, TVs, stereo equipment, digital video components, antenna and cable signals.
75-ohm round
antenna lead
300-ohm flat
antenna lead with adapter
Cable/Antenna
IN TO VCR
VCR
OUT TO TV
Antenna Connection
If your outside antenna cable is a 300 ohm flat feeder, use
an adapter to connect the antenna to the VCR input termi-
nal. You can purchase an adapter at an electronics store. If
your antenna already has a round lead, simply connect it to
the terminal on the rear panel of the VCR.
Once your antenna is connected to the VCR, connect a
cable from the VCR to your TV from the “Out to TV”
terminal on the rear panel of the VCR.
Cable Connections
Basic Cable TV Connection
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This set-up will enable you to:
- Record an unscrambled channel.
- Watch an unscrambled channel while recording it.
- Record an unscrambled channel while watching
another (only when you connect a cable-compatible TV).
You will need to:
• Select TV channel 3 or 4 to receive video
signals.
• To record a channel while watching another, press
TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the “VCR”
indicator in the VCR display and select a desired
channel on the TV.
Rear Panel
Connections
SV-D142P SV-D52P
AUDIO OUT (L/R)
Used to output audio
signals to connected
equipment.
AUDIO IN (L/R)
Used to input audio
signals from connected
equipment.
IN FROM ANT
Used to input
cable or
antenna signals.
OUT TO TV
Used to output
VCR signals to TV.
VIDEO IN
Used to input video signals from
connected equipment.
VIDEO OUT
Used to output video signals from
VCR to connected equipment.
CH 3/4
Set to channel 3 or 4
to match the channel
selected at the TV.
AUDIO OUT
Used to output audio
signals to connected
equipment.
AUDIO IN
Used to input audio
signals from connected
equipment.
IN FROM ANT
Used to input
cable or
antenna signal.
OUT TO TV
Used to output
VCR signals to TV.
VIDEO IN
Used to input video signals from
connected equipment.
VIDEO OUT
Used to output video signals from
VCR to connected equipment.
CH 3/4
Set to channel 3 or 4
to match the channel
selected at the TV.
VCR Setup
Premium Cable TV Connection 3
This set-up will enable you to:
- Watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while
recording it.
- Record an unscrambled channel while watching another
unscrambled channel (only when you connect
a cable-compatible TV).
• A/B switch “A” : Record and watch an unscrambled
channel which bypasses the cable box.
• A/B switch “B” : Record and watch a scrambled or
unscrambled channel coming through the cable box.
Premium Cable TV Connection 2
This set-up will enable you to:
- Record an unscrambled channel.
- Watch an unscrambled channel while recording it.
- Record an unscrambled channel while watching
another (scrambled or unscrambled).
You will need to:
• Set TV channel to the output channel of the cable box.
• Turn on the cable box and select cable channel 3
or 4 according to the output channel of the VCR.
• To record a channel while watching another, press
TV/VCR on the remote control to turn off the
“VCR” indicator in the VCR display and select a
desired cable channel on the cable box.
Premium Cable TV Connection 1
This set-up will enable you to:
- Watch an unscrambled or scrambled channel while
recording it.
- Record any channels through the cable box.
You will need to:
• Set TV to channel 3 or 4 to receive video signals.
• Set VCR channel to the output channel of the cable
box, and select a desired cable channel on the
cable box.
• While the VCR is turned off or the “VCR” indicator
is not lit in the VCR display, set TV channel to the
output channel of the cable box.
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VCR Setup
External Stereo Connections (SV-D142P only)
Out to Audio System
Connecting your stereo VCR to an external amplifier
and speakers can improve the sound quality.
The sound from the VCR can be heard through the
stereo.
In from Audio System
If you want to record a stereo signal from external
audio equipment, you can send the audio signal from
the stereo to the VCR.
The VCR’s clock and tuner channels are set automatically when the VCR is plugged into the AC outlet.
If you use a cable box or DSS®box, plug & play will not function; see pages 10-12.
1
Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.
2
Don’t press any buttons on the VCR or remote
during auto setup.
3
“AUTO” blinks while the VCR automatically sets
the clock using information provided by the local
PBS channel.
While “AUTO” is blinking, channel memory is also set
automatically.
See page 10 for more information.
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When Auto Setting has been completed, the VCR
displays the current time. You can now use your VCR.
NOTES:
• If the time displayed in step 4 is incorrect or didn’t display, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure(refer to page 11).
• There are some PBS channels that do not transmit clock setting data. If your antenna cable is properly
connected and “- - : - -” is displayed, perform the Manual Clock Set procedure(refer to page 11).
Plug and Play
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VCR Setup
Your VCR has on-screen menus that allow you to access and control the VCR’s programmable features. You will use the
buttons on the remote control or on the front panel to work with the on-screen programming.
Each button works not only PLAY, STOP, F.F, REW but also as a shift cursor in the on screen menus.
: PLAY/Pause or ▲ cursor
: STOP or ▼cursor : MENU ON or OFF
: REW or Ãcursor : F.F or ¨cursor
1
Press the MENU button on your remote control. The
Main Menu will appear on screen.
2
Select the item you want to adjust using the ▼button
followed by the ¨button on your remote control.
If you want to exit any on-screen menu, simply press the button on the remote control.
If the main menu does not appear, make sure the TV is tuned to the same channel as the CH3/4 switch on the rear panel
of the VCR, and check for the VCR indicator on the front display. If the VCR indicator does not light, press the TV/VCR
button on the remote control to turn it on.
1
To select the language for the on-screen menu display,
press the MENU button on the remote control.
2
Press ▼ on the remote control to select “Language.”
3
Press ¨to select the language you want for the on
screen menus (English, Spanish, French).
MAIN MENU
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Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lengua/Langue
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MAIN MENU
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Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lengua/Langue
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MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
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Language/Lengua/Langue
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MENU PRINCIPAL
Programmation
Réglage de l’horloge
Réglage des chaînes
Réglage des fonctions
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Language/Lengua/Langue
[
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/
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MENU
MENU
Using Menus and the Remote Control
SEARCH/EXIT
Selecting the On-Screen Language
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VCR Setup
The VCR has an internal clock which is used to turn the VCR on and off for timer recording.
Automatically Setting the Clock
When the AUTO CLOCK SET feature is selected, the VCR automatically updates its internal clock using Coordinated
Universal Time information transmitted by some broadcast stations. If the VCR is connected to a cable box or DSS®box,
cable box or DSS®box setup must be completed first (see page 7) and it’s activated when the cable box is tuned to the
PBS channel.
1
Press MENU on the remote control. Press ▼ and ¨to
select “CLOCK SET/ADJUST.”
2
Press ¨to select AUTO.
3
Clock Data CH : If you select AUTO, the VCR will
automatically tune to a channel providing time data.
This may take the VCR up to 20 minutes. You can also
tune the VCR manually to a channel that you know
carries time information (PBS channel) with à ¨
buttons.
Time ZONE : If you select AUTO for your time zone,
the VCR sets the clock using the first Coordinated
Universal Time information it finds. If the time is not
correct, select another time zone.
Daylight Savings Time : If you select AUTO, the VCR
sets the clock using the DST information broadcast in
the signal (channel). If you select YES, Daylight
Savings Time is observed:
Spring : The clock changes forward one hour on the first Sunday in April.
Autumn : The clock changes back one hour on the last Sunday in October.
4
Press MENU when you finish setting the clock.
If you selected AUTO CLOCK, the VCR clock will be
set automatically when the VCR is turned OFF.
If AUTO CLOCK SET is unsuccessful, check local station listings for channels with Coordinated Universal Time. Tune the
VCR to one of these channels, and turn the VCR off. If the time does not set within 20 minutes, set the time and date
manually.
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
¨
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lengua/Langue
[
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] [MENU/EXIT]
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
¨
AUTO
MANUAL
Select [
¹
] and press [
¨
]
[
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/
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] [MENU/EXIT]
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
¨
Clock data CH: [AUTO]
Time zone : [AUTO]
Do you observe [AUTO]
DST in summer?
[
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Setting the Clock
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VCR Setup
Manually Setting the Clock
1
Press MENU on the remote control. Press ▼ and ¨to
select “CLOCK SET/ADJUST.”
2
Use ▼ and ¨on the remote control to select MANUAL.
3
The first clock setting display appears.
To enter the current time, press ▼or ▲and press ¨to
move to the the next setting.
4
To enter the current month and date, press ▼or ▲and
press ¨to move to the next setting.
5
To enter the current year, press ▲ or ▼.
The day of the week is automatically added after you set
the year.
6
Press the MENU button to start the clock.
Press the MENU button again when you finish setting
the clock.
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
¨
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lengua/Langue
[
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/
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] [MENU/EXIT]
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
AUTO
¨
MANUAL
Select [
¹
] and press [
¨
]
[
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] [MENU/EXIT]
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
A
M
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
P
M
CLOCK SET/ADJUST
P
M
TIME
DATE
YEAR
12:00
1/01
2000 SAT
[
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TIME
DATE
YEAR
9:00
5/05
2000 FRI
[
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TIME
DATE
YEAR
9:00
5/05
2000 FRI
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VCR Setup
Once the VCR memorizes all the available channels, you can use the CH ▼▲ buttons to select channels.
Setting the Source
Before the VCR can memorize available channels, you must set the signal source for your VCR.
1
With the VCR on, press the MENU button.
Press ▼ and ¨to select “CHANNEL SETUP.”
2
If you have a cable system hooked up to your VCR,
leave CABLE TV displayed in the Ant/Cable screen.
3
If you have an antenna hooked up to your VCR, press
¨until ANTENNA appears. Press the MENU button
when you have selected the correct signal source.
Memorizing the Channels
1
Press the MENU button. Press ▼ and ¨to select
“CHANNEL SETUP.”
2
Press ▼ and ¨to start Auto channel memory function.
3
Your VCR will begin memorizing all available channels.
To interrupt, press the MENU button on the remote con-
trol. When the channel number on screen stops chang-
ing, the VCR has finished.
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
¨
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lengua/Langue
[
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/
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] [MENU/EXIT]
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
¨
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lengua/Langue
[
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/
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] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL SETUP
¨
Ant/Cable
: [CABLE TV]
Auto channel memory
Channel add/delete
[
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] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL SETUP
¨
Ant/Cable
: [ANTENNA]
Auto channel memory
Channel add/delete
[
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] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL SETUP
Ant/Cable
: [CABLE TV]
¨
Auto channel memory
Channel add/delete
[
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] [MENU/EXIT]
Memorizing CH 02
. . . . . please wait . . . . .
Setting the Channels
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VCR Setup
Adding or Deleting Memorized Channels
You can add or delete channels that have been memorized with the Automatic Channel Memory function. The Auto
Channel Memory function must be performed before Channel Add/Delete can be used.
1
Press the MENU button. Press ▼ and ¨button to select
“CHANNEL SETUP.”
2
Press ▼ and ¨button to select “Channel Add/Delete.”
3
Press two number buttons or press CH ▼▲ for the
channel you want to add or delete. For numbers over
100, press the 100 button on the remote control first.
For example : To add channel 7, press 0 then 7 or use CH ▼▲ .
For example : To delete channel 121, press the 100 button,
then 2 and 1 or use ▼▲ .
4
To ADD the selected channel: Press ¨button on the
remote control.
To DELETE the selected channel: Press Ãbutton on
the remote control.
When you have finished, press the MENU button twice.
Note:
•
A deleted channel can be accessed with the number buttons, but the CH ▼▲ buttons skip past it.
•
To add the LINE input to channel memory, select LINE using the LINE IN button on the remote control,
then press ¨button on the remote control.
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
¨
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lengua/Langue
[
¹
/
¨
] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL SETUP
Ant/Cable
: [CABLE TV]
Auto channel memory
¨
Channel add/delete
[
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] [MENU/EXIT]
CHANNEL ADD/DELETE
¨
Select channel: [ 1]
and press
[
¨
] to ADD
press
[
Ã
] to DELETE
[
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CHANNEL ADD/DELETE
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Select channel: [121]
(in memory)
and press
[
¨
] to ADD
press
[
Ã
] to DELETE
[
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VCR Setup
To make all of the VCR’s features available, set the VCR functions before playing or recording a tape.
Tape length
1
Press the MENU button on the remote control. Press ▼to
select VCR Function Setup, then press ¨.
2
Press ¨to select the video cassette length.
This information is usually printed on the tape box.
The menu cycles through: T120, T160 or T180.
Once the type of cassette is set, the VCR can display the
amount of time remaining on the tape when you press the
DISPLAY button (see page 18).
3
Press the MENU button when you are finished.
Auto play
Access the “VCR FUNCTION SETUP” menu as described
above. Press ▼ to set the cursor to “Auto play”, then press ¨to
set ON or OFF. When “Auto play” is ON, the VCR will automati-
cally begin playing a video tape when it is inserted, as long as
the safety tab of the cassette has been removed (see page 18).
Press the MENU button on the remote control when you are
finished.
Auto repeat
Access the “VCR FUNCTION SETUP” menu.
Press the ▼ and ¨buttons to set “Auto repeat” ON or OFF.
In the VCR FUNCTION SETUP “Auto repeat” sets the VCR to
play a tape repeatedly [unless a tape control is activated (stop,
fast forward or rewind)] . Press the MENU button on the remote
control when you are finished.
MAIN MENU
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
¨
VCR function setup
Language/Lengua/Langue
[
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/
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] [MENU/EXIT]
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
¨
Tape length: [T120]
Auto play: [ON]
Auto repeat: [OFF]
Auto power off: [OFF]
[
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VCR FUNCTION SETUP
Tape length: [T120]
¨
Auto play: [ON]
Auto repeat: [OFF]
Auto power off: [OFF]
[
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] [MENU/EXIT]
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
Tape length: [T120]
Auto play: [ON]
¨
Auto repeat: [ON]
Auto power off: [OFF]
[
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VCR Functions
Auto power off
Access the “VCR FUNCTION SETUP” menu.
Press ▼ and ¨to set “Auto power off” to 1Hr or 2Hr.
“Auto power off ” sets the VCR to turn off automatically.
Note: VCR will shut off 1 or 2 hours after the last button is pressed.
VCR FUNCTION SETUP
Tape length: [T120]
Auto play: [ON]
Auto repeat: [OFF]
¨
Auto power off: [1Hr]
[
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VCR Operation
Playing a cassette
Instant play
1
Load a recorded cassette.
Power is automatically turned on.
2
Press PLAY to start playback.
When playback starts, the VCR automatically adjusts the
tracking for clear pictures and sound.
3
To stop playback, press STOP.
When the VCR has a tape loaded and power is off, simply press the PLAY button to start tape playback.
You don’t need to press the POWER button.
Play and Pause/Still
• Press the PLAY button on the remote control or on the front of the VCR to play a video. (If Auto play is
selected and the video tape has no safety tab, it will begin playing automatically when you insert it in the
VCR.)
• In play or slow motion mode, press the STILL button to stop the tape on a single still frame. Press the button
again to resume normal viewing.
Fast Forward and Forward Search
• Press FF when the tape is stopped to fast-forward the cassette at top speed.
• Press FF once while a tape is playing for forward search. Press PLAY to stop search.
• Press and hold to increase speed by 7 times for tapes recorded at SP speed and 21 times for tapes recorded
at SLP speed. Release button to play.
Rewind and Reverse Search
• Press Rewind when the tape is stopped to rewind the cassette at top speed.
• Press the Rewind button once while a tape is playing for rewind search. Press PLAY to stop search.
• Press and hold button while tape is playing to increase reverse speed by 7 times for tapes recorded at SP
speed and 21 times for tapes recorded at SLP speed. Release button to play.
Tape Controls
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VCR Operation
Frame Advance and Skip Search
• Press F.ADV/SKIP repeatedly to advance a video tape frame by frame in still mode.
Press PLAY to resume normal viewing.
• For Skip Search, press F.ADV/SKIP once to skip ahead 30 seconds. Press F.ADV/SKIP twice to skip ahead 60
seconds, three times to skip ahead 90 seconds and four times to skip ahead 120 seconds.
Slow Motion
Press the SLOW + or - button while a cassette is playing for slow motion. Press the SLOW buttons repeatedly to
vary slow motion speed from 1/5 to 1/30 of normal playback. Press PLAY twice to resume normal viewing.
Replay
Press REPLAY when a video is playing at normal speed or in slow motion, and the VCR will rewind for about
five seconds of material in SP mode or about fifteen seconds in SLP mode, then play back the section again.
Shuttle Buttons
Shuttle buttons on the remote control offer one-touch search speed playback. Press 6 to advance or 4 to
reverse playback in play mode. Playback speed is determined by how many times you press the shuttle button.
V-LOCK
During still mode, press the V-LOCK buttons to reduce picture “jitter” (bouncing up and down). A small amount of
“jitter” or some “streaks” are normal during still viewing.
V-LOCK
SHUTTLE
100
REPLAY
SLOW
F.ADV/SKIP
Tape Controls
Key Lock
If you do not want others to operate the VCR (for example if you have programmed a timer recording) you can set
the VCR to lock out all button controls.
1
Press and hold the TV/VCR button on the remote
control for 5 seconds. The VCR display will show
“SAFE” when the feature is activated.
2
To resume normal mode, press and hold the
TV/VCR button again for 5 seconds. “SAFE” will
disappear and the VCR will operate normally.
VCR
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VCR Operation
Variable Search System
Press the SEARCH/EXIT button to display or exit
the search screen.
When a program is recorded, the starting point is given
an Index mark for easy location. However, the VHS
Index Search System(VISS) cannot recognize index
marks made by old VCRs. If the VCR has trouble
finding a mark, it is probably because the cassette was
recorded on a VCR without VISS.
If you want to index two programs in a row, set your
VCR to stop. Then start recording each program.
Pause has no effect on index marks.
SEARCH/EXIT
1. Scan and play
Use scan and play when you don’t know exactly where a program is located on a cassette tape.
1. Press ¨for forward scan or Ãfor reverse scan.
2. The display will show “Scan and Play”.
3. When an index mark is found, the VCR plays for about five seconds.
4. Press PLAY to view that program.
If you don’t press PLAY, the VCR automatically searches for the next index, or until the end of tape is reached.
2. Go to 0:00:00 stop
Use this feature when you want to search for the 0:00:00 counter position on a cassette. Press CLEAR at the
point on the tape where you want to set the counter to 0:00:00. Later, while a cassette is playing or stopped,
press ▲button. The VCR will rewind or fast forward, searching for the 0:00:00 counter position, and then
automatically stop at that position.
3. End search
Use this feature when you want to search for a blank position to record a program on a cassette. While a cassette is
playing or stopped, press ▼button. The VCR will rewind or fast forward, searching to a blank position, and then
automatically stop at that position.
If the VCR reaches the end of the tape during end search, the tape will be ejected.
Scan and play:
press [
Ã
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Go to [0:00:00]:
Press [
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End search:
Press [
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0:00:00 SP
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VCR Operation
The display function gives you information about the status of your VCR.
Location on screen Display information
Upper left corner The VCR functions (play, stop or record).
Upper center Audio Status (SV-D142P only)
Upper right corner Channel VCR is tuned to.
Lower left corner Amount of time that has elapsed since
the counter was last reset.
Lower center Tape speed (SP and SLP).
Lower right corner Tape remaining graphic.
Accessing the DISPLAY screen
1
Press the DISPLAY button while the cassette is playing or
recording. After approximately 3 seconds, the display
automatically changes, then only the counter and graphic
displays are shown.
2
Press the DISPLAY button to switch the counter mode
between showing the time remaining on the tape and the
present time of day.
3
Press the DISPLAY button again to remove display from
the TV screen.
Note: In order for display information to be accurate, set up the tape length in the VCR Function Setup first (page 14).
0:01:30 SP
STOP ((MAIN)) 6
Rem 4:59
0:01:30
Using the DISPLAY Button
1:30
6
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For the best picture quality when playing a cassette, the video heads must be aligned with the recorded track. This alignment
is called tracking. When playing back a tape, your VCR automatically adjusts the tracking on a video tape, but occasionally a
cassette may require some manual adjustment. Keep in mind that picture distortion often occurs at the beginning of a tape.
Automatic Tracking
1
Turn the TV on and insert a cassette into your VCR. Press
the PLAY button, if necessary.
2
If the VCR indicator on the front panel does not light,
press the TV/VCR button. After a few seconds of auto
tracking, you will hear the sound from the video tape.
Manual Tracking
Press the TRK buttons on the remote control up or down until
the picture improves.
Note: Depending on the tape used, the noise on the screen
may not be completely eliminated, depending on the
tape used, especially when the tape was recorded on
another VCR.
Tape speeds
The VCR can record at two tape speeds. The slower speed (SLP) allows the VCR to record more program material on a
tape. Tapes recorded at standard speed (SP) provide a clearer picture. Press the REC.SPEED button on the remote control
to set the tape speed. You can refer to the following table:
TAPE SP (Standard Play) SLP (Super Long Play)
T-120 2 hrs 6 hrs
T-160 2 hrs 40 minutes 8 hrs
T-180 3 hrs 9 hrs
Record protect tab
Before recording on any video cassette, make sure the record protect safety tab is in place. To prevent accidentally recording
over a program, remove the record protect safety tab on the cassette case. To record on a tape with its tab removed, cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
VCR Operation
TRACKING
Tracking
About Video Cassette Tapes
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1
Insert a video tape, check the tape speed, and select the
channel you want to record, using the CH ▼▲ or number
buttons.
2
Press the REC button on the remote control or the front of
the VCR the number of times that corresponds to length of
record time you desire (see chart below). The Record
length time appears on the screen.
3
The VCR will turn off automatically at the end of the
recording time. To stop an OTR recording in progress,
press the POWER button on the remote control or on the
front of the VCR.
RECORD Display Record time
Press once Record Not timed.
Press 2 times 0:30 30mins
Press 3 times 1:00 1 hour
Press 4 times 1:30
1 hour + 30 mins
Press 5 times 2:00 2 hours
Press 6 times 3:00 3 hours
Press 7 times 4:00 4 hours
Press 8 times Record Not timed
Recording
Recording while you watch
1
Insert a video cassette with the record protect safety tab
intact. Check the tape speed. If the VCR indicator on the
front panel is not lit, press the TV/VCR button.
2
Select a channel to record by pressing CH ▼▲ or the
number buttons.
3
Press the REC button on the remote control or the front of
the VCR. The REC indicator will light.
4
If you want to edit out unwanted material during recording,
press the P/STILL button while recording and the VCR will
pause. To resume recording, press the P/STILL button
again.
5
To end recording, press the STOP button.
Separate Recording and Viewing
You can view a different program from the on you’re recording if your VCR is connected to your antenna or cable
system. When using a cable decoder box, use an A/B switch.
While recording on one channel, press the TV/VCR button on the remote control to select TV viewing. The VCR indicator
light on the front display shuts off. Select the channel you want to watch with the TV’s channel buttons.
Recording
One Touch Recording (OTR)
Record length 0:30 11
SP
VCR
VCR
VCR
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Recording
The Timer feature allows you to set the VCR to automatically record up to eight different programs.
Setting a timer recording
Your VCR can record on a specific day, or every day, Monday through Friday. Daily and weekly programs remain in the timer
until erased. A single program is erased after the program records.
1
To display a timer recording list, press MENU and ¨
on the remote control.
2
Press ¨and ▲▼ to set the channel.
Press ¨to move to the next setting.
3
Repeat step 2 to set start time, end time, date and record
speed. Date can be set for one time, daily or weekly
recording. See below.
4
Press the MENU button to complete programming the
timer recording. Stop the VCR or turn the power off. The
timer indicator comes on the VCR. The VCR will automati-
cally turn on and begin recording at the time you have set.
To stop a timer recording, press the VCR power button.
Note: When using a cable decoder box or DSS
®
, make
sure the decoder box is on and set to the correct channel
for timer recording.
CH START END
DATE
SPD
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Auto Speed Select
If you are not sure the tape is long enough for timer program recording in the SP tape speed, set the recording tape
speed to “AUTO”. Recording starts in the SP tape speed. If the tape length is not long enough, the tape speed
automatically changes from SP to SLP.
Daily/Weekly Date Programming
Weekly [SUN’S~SAT’S]: You can record TV programs on the same channel at the same time every week.
Daily [MO ~ FR] : You can record TV programs on the same channel at the same time every day Monday through
Friday.
Timer Recording
CH START END
DATE
SPD
¨
03
- : - - - : - - - - - - -
- - - : - - - : - - - - - - -
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- - - : - - - : - - - - - - -
- - - : - - - : - - - - - - -
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CH START END
DATE
SPD
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03
7:24 9:24 5/
10
AUTO
- - - : - - - : - - - - - - -
- - - : - - - : - - - - - - -
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- - - : - - - : - - - - - - -
[
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MAIN MENU
¨
Timer recording
Clock set/adjust
Channel setup
VCR function setup
Language/Lengua/Langue
[
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Audio
Changing or canceling a timer recording
TO CHANGE THE TIMER PROGRAM, repeat steps 1 to 4.
TO CANCEL THE TIMER PROGRAM, select the program you want to cancel in the timer recording list.
Press the CLEAR button twice on the remote or EJECT button on the VCR to clear the Timer Program settings.
The contents are then cleared.
The VCR can record a program in stereo. It can also be set to record the Secondary Audio Program (SAP) of any broad-
cast with second language audio. The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi and linear tracks on the tape.
Stereo Programs
1
Press AUDIO on the remote to select STEREO.
You can also select LEFT, RIGHT or MONO.
Note: When the stereo sound is poor, press the AUDIO
button to select MONO for sound without noise.
To Record SAP Programs
2
To select SAP, press the AUDIO button on the remote
control until “SAP” is displayed on screen. “SAP” will be
displayed on the TV screen when a SAP broadcast is
received. Press the REC button for SAP recording.
*When “MAIN” is displayed, stereo is selected.
Selecting Playback Sound with Hi-Fi Tapes
3
During playback, press AUDIO to set the Audio to HI-FI,
LEFT, RIGHT or to MONO. When playing a tape that is
not Hi-Fi, the audio button will have no effect.
((STEREO))
Choosing Audio (SV-D142P only)
((LEFT))
((RIGHT))
((MONO))
((SAP))
((MAIN))
((MONO))
((HI FI))
((LEFT))
((RIGHT))
((MONO))
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Copying or Dubbing a Video
To make a copy, or “dub” of a video, you need two VCRs and two RCA-type cables.
Warning: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted TV programs may be an infringement of
copyright laws.
1
Attach one end of the video cable to the Video OUT
jack of the playback VCR and the other end to the Video
IN jack of the record VCR.
2
Attach one end of the Audio cable to the Audio OUT
jacks on the playback VCR, and the other end to the
Audio IN jacks on the record VCR.
3
Set your new Samsung VCR to record, and the other
VCR to play back. You have a choice between using the
LINE 1 jacks on the rear of the VCR, or the LINE 2 jacks
on the front of the VCR. If you use the LINE 2 jacks on
the front, the VCR will automatically switch the input
mode to LINE 2. If necessary, you can change this by
pressing the LINE IN button on the remote control.
Note: If your VCR doesn’t have jacks on the front
[SV-D52P], “LINE” will be displayed
on the screen.
4
Press play on the playback VCR, and record on the
recording VCR.
Note: Rental tapes with Copyguard protection cannot
be copied. Before you copy a rental tape, check
first.
RECORD VCR PLAYBACK VCR
Audio signal
Video signal
Copying or Dubbing a Video
SV-D142P
SV-D52P
(Samsung)
(Samsung)
LINE1
((LINE2))
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Care and Maintenance
VCR
• Unplug your VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning.
• Use a dry cloth when dusting your VCR.
• Proper ventilation ensures that overheating will not damage electronic circuits. Don’t block ventilation holes.
• Take care of your remote control. Keep the remote with your VCR, where it is unlikely to be lost or damaged.
• Keep liquids away from your VCR, including beverages and cleaning liquids. Spilling any liquid on the VCR
can damage the electronics, resulting in an electric shock or fire.
• Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners that can accidentally get into the VCR, causing damage or creating a fire
hazard.
• Do not allow any object to be pushed into the cabinet slots. This includes coins, dusters, cleaning cloths,
papers and other objects. Any such objects can connect with a voltage point inside the VCR, causing danger-
ous shocks, or may short out parts and cause a fire or an electric shock.
Video Head Cleaning
If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video heads may need cleaning. This is not a common prob-
lem and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned. If necessary, purchase a head-cleaning cassette. If
the picture quality does not improve after cleaning, call for service.
When cleaning the video heads, read all the instructions provided with the head-cleaning cassette. Incorrect head
cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.
Video Cassettes
• High quality, brand-name cassettes often last longer and provide a better picture.
• Rewind your cassettes all the way so that the tape is not at a midpoint. This can extend the life of a cassette
tape.
• Do not touch or splice the tape. This can damage the tape, and playing such a tape can damage your VCR.
Do not take apart any cassette you plan to use again.
• Do not put any object inside a video cassette case and do not clean inside the cassette. This can permanently
damage the tape, making it unusable.
Warranty Information
To ensure proper warranty, please return your registration card within two weeks. Record the model number and
serial number from the back of the VCR and the date of purchase in the space on the right. Keep your purchase
receipt with this manual for easy reference.
Model Number
Serial Number
Date Purchased
Dealer
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Problem
No power
A cassette cannot be
inserted.
A cassette cannot be
ejected.
A timer recording did not
record.
No picture, or a distorted
picture on playback
No TV broadcast
picture
Streaks (noise) on a
recorded program
Streaks or jitter with the
VCR in P/STILL mode
The VCR will not PLAY,
RECORD, REWIND or
FAST FORWARD
No function
Troubleshooting
Possible Solution
• Make sure the VCR is on and plugged into an operating wall outlet.
• Press EJECT to see if a cassette is already in the VCR.
• Make sure the cassette is window side up, with the arrow facing toward the VCR.
• Make sure the VCR is not in Key Lock mode.
• Check if the VCR is in stand-by mode for timer recording.
• Check that your Timer Record settings are accurate.
• Check if there was a power failure or broadcast scheduling change.
• Check if the cassette recorded any picture.
• Press TRACKING to adjust the playback picture.
• Press TV/VCR for VCR viewing.
• Set the TV channel to match the VCR Output channel.
• Make sure the TV is working properly.
• Press TV/VCR for TV viewing.
• Check all cabling between VCR Antenna/Cable and TV.
• Make sure the TV is on.
• Press TRACKING to adjust the picture.
• Check all connections.
• View another cassette. If the problem persists, clean the video heads.
• Copy protection schemes can distort the picture.
• Press V-LOCK to adjust the picture.
• Check if the VCR is in record pause mode.
• Check if the cassette has been rewound.
• Check if the VCR is in Key Lock mode.
Before calling for service, check this list of possible problems and solutions to see if the problem can be solved
with a simple adjustment.
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Specifications
Antenna input/output terminals: UHF/VHF: 75 ΩF type connector
Signal system: Standard NTSC
Recording/Playback system: Recording: VHS format(SP, SLP)
Playback: VHS format(SP, LP, SLP)*
Video cassette with mark
Record/Play Time: 6 hours with T-120 in SLP mode
FF/Rewind Time: approximately 100 seconds
Power Source: 110/120/220/240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Output: SV-D142P App. 18 watts on; App. 3.8 watts off
SV-D52P App. 16 watts on; App. 3.8 watts off
Dimensions: 360mm(W) X 94mm(H) X 238mm(D)
14.2''(W) X 3.7''(H) X 9.4''(D)
Weight: 2.8kg/6.2lbs
Your VCR can receive 68 broadcast TV channels or up to 125 unscrambled cable channels. Check your local
cable company for complete compatibility requirements.
Type Number Channel List
of Channels
On Air 12 VHF (Channels 2~13)
56 UHF (Channels 14~69)
CATV 113 Channels 14~22 (A~I)
Channels 23~94 (J~W+58)and
100~125(W+59-W+84)
Channels 95~97 (A~5,A~4,A~3)*
Channels 98~99(A~2,A~1)*
Channel 01 (5A)*
Total 181
★: These channels are not available in Canada.
Printed in China
AC68-00605A