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- Page 1 TV/VCR Combination Unit Owner’s Manual CXM1974 CXM1374...
- Page 2 To prevent damage which may result in fire or electric shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 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. MPORTANT...
- Page 3 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information, continued • Do not place the TV/VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The TV/VCR may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the unit. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recom- mended by the manufacturer or sold with the TV/VCR.
- Page 4 MPORTANT AFETY NSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Information, continued • Ground outdoor antennas. If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV/VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS Chapter 1: Learning About Your New TV/VCR ...7 List of Features........7 Checking Parts . - Page 6 ONTENTS Chapter 5: Special Features ...30 Using True Repeat ....... . 30 Using Block Repeat .
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Page 7: Chapter 1: Learning About Your New Tv/Vcr
HAPTER EARNING List of Features Your Samsung TV/VCR was • Quick-start, full loading designed and engineered using system the latest technology. This • High-speed rewinding TV/VCR is a full-featured, high- • High-quality video circuitry performance unit that not only • 181-channel capability... -
Page 8: Understanding The Controls
EARNING BOUT Understanding the Controls Front Panel Controls & Jacks The buttons on the front panel control basic features. For more advanced features, you will use the remote control. VIDEO and AUDIO IN jacks Connect components, such as a camcorder, to these jacks. -
Page 9: Rear Panel
EARNING ABOUT Understanding the Controls, continued Rear Panel TV/VCR VHF antenna mount VHF rod antenna mount. See page 12. Antenna terminal Use this terminal (VHF/UHF IN FROM ANT) to connect the TV/VCR to a 75-ohm outdoor antenna or cable system. See page 12. HAPTER TV/VCR EARNING ABOUT... -
Page 10: Remote Control
EARNING BOUT Understanding the Controls, continued Remote Control Use the remote control within 33 feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR and point it directly at the TV/VCR. POWER Press to turn the TV/VCR on and off. Number buttons Press to select specific channels. - Page 11 EARNING ABOUT Understanding the Controls, continued Remote Control Use the remote control within 33 feet (10 meters) of the TV/VCR and point it directly at the TV/VCR. EJECT Press to eject a tape. REC (record) Press to begin recording. TRK+, – (tracking) Press to adjust tape tracking.
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Page 12: Chapter 2: Installation
HAPTER NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas If you do not have cable TV, you Antennas With 300-ohm must connect an antenna to your Flat Twin Leads TV/VCR. First you need to identify If you use a different 300-ohm your antenna’s lead type: antenna with twin flat leads, •... -
Page 13: Connecting Cable Tv Systems To The Tv/Vcr
NSTALLATION Connecting VHF and UHF Antennas, continued Plug the combiner into the If you use a different 300-ohm antenna with twin flat leads, fol- low the directions below, but skip step 1. Push the stem of the rod antenna into the antenna mount. - Page 14 NSTALLATION Connecting Cable TV Systems to the TV/VCR, continued Connect one of the coaxial cables between the splitter and the input on the converter box. Connect a second coaxial cable between the output of the converter box and the “B” input on the RF (A/B) switch. Connect a third coaxial cable between the splitter and the “A”...
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Page 15: Installing Batteries In The Remote Control
NSTALLATION Installing Batteries in the Remote Control Open the battery compartment by pressing down on the back cover’s tab, then lifting up. Install two AAA size batteries. Make sure to match the + and – ends of the batteries with the diagram inside the compartment. Replace the cover. -
Page 16: Chapter 3: Tv Operation
TV O HAPTER HREE Viewing the On-screen Display The on-screen displays automatically appear on the screen when you turn the TV/VCR on or change its status (from stop to play, from play to stop, etc.). You can also activate the on-screen displays manually by using the remote control. -
Page 17: Selecting The Signal Source
TV O PERATION Selecting the Programming Signal Source the Channels The first step in programming Storing Channels in your TV/VCR is to select the Memory signal source of your antenna or Your TV/VCR can automatically cable TV system. memorize all the channels you Press MENU to display the receive. -
Page 18: Setting The Clock
TV O PERATION Programming the Channels, continued • When entering single-digit channels, press 0 first. For example, to select channel 8, press 0, then 8. • When entering three-digit channels, press the +100 button on the remote control first. For example, to select channel 104, press +100, then press 0, then 4. - Page 19 TV O PERATION Setting the Clock, continued Press VOL+ to select the Press VOL+ to select the minute digits. Press CH repeatedly until the correct minute appears. Time Set Clock 07:30pm Date 01/01/2002 Tue œ√Move Adj. Menu Press VOL+ to finish the Press VOL+ to select the day clock set.
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Page 20: Choosing Picture Settings
TV O PERATION Setting the Clock, continued Press CH until “Auto Clock Set” is selected. Press VOL+. Setup TV/Line : TV Air/Cable : Antenna Auto Program Add/Erase Auto Clock Set Language : English Move œ√Sel. Menu Press VOL+ to select Auto Clock Set “On”. -
Page 21: Resetting Standard Picture Settings
TV O PERATION Choosing Picture Settings, continued Press CH or CH to select Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Color, or Tint. Picture Mode : Custom Contrast Press CH Brightness Sharpness Color Tint G: 50 R: 50 Move œ√Adj. Menu Press VOL+ or VOL– to change the setting. -
Page 22: Setting The Sleep Timer
TV O PERATION Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer automatically turns off the TV/VCR at the time you select. This is convenient if you like to fall asleep with the television on. Press MENU to display the menu. Press CH until “Time Set”... -
Page 23: Chapter 4: Vcr Operation
VCR O HAPTER Inserting and Ejecting a Video Tape To insert a video tape: The TV/VCR loads the tape automatically. Hold the video tape window- side up, with the arrow If the power is off when you pointing away from you. insert a tape, the TV/VCR turns on automatically. -
Page 24: Using Picture Search
VCR O PERATION Playing a Video Tape, continued Using Picture Search Using Tracking Picture Search lets you quickly This feature automatically search a pre-recorded video adjusts tracking on video tapes. tape for a particular scene. Insert and play a video tape. While playing a tape, press and release FF or REW. -
Page 25: Using P.plus
VCR O PERATION Playing a Video Tape, continued Using P.PLUS To return to the scene you marked: Press P.PLUS to compensate for Press STOP. a poor rental tape. Press FF or REW to return to the scene you marked. The TV/VCR stops the tape when the counter reaches “00:00:00.”... -
Page 26: Editing While Recording
VCR O PERATION Recording TV Programs Using Advanced as You Watch, continued Recording Features Editing While Recording One-touch Recording You can edit while recording, One-touch Recording (OTR) lets selecting only those scenes you you record television programs want to record from the current with the touch of a button. - Page 27 VCR O PERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued Press CH until “Timer Record” is selected. Press VOL+. VCR Setup Timer Record Program Review True Repeat : Off Block Repeat : 1 Move œ√Sel. Exit Press VOL+. Press CH or CH to select the channel you want to record.
- Page 28 VCR O PERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued Press CH to select “MO/DAY.” Press VOL+. Timer Record 05/01/2002 Wed 05:30pm Channel : 11 Time : 06:30pm √ 07:30 MO/DAY : 05/01/2002 Wed Speed : SLP Select : One Time Clear :REC Cancel Move œ√Sel.
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Page 29: Using Program Review
VCR O PERATION Using Advanced Recording Features, continued Using Program Review Press CH Program Review allows you to Review” is selected. review all of the programmed Press VOL+. recordings currently stored in the TV/VCR’s memory and to remove a programmed recording quickly and easily. -
Page 30: Chapter 5: Special Features
HAPTER PECIAL Using True Repeat You can set your TV/VCR to VCR Setup automatically repeat a tape or a Timer Record section of tape. When you use Program Review True Repeat True Repeat, your TV/VCR will Block Repeat : 1 play until it reaches the end of a tape. -
Page 31: Viewing Closed Captions
PECIAL EATURES Using Block Repeat, Viewing Closed continued Captions When you reach the end of Your TV/VCR decodes and the “block,” press REPEAT displays closed captions. These again. captions are usually subtitles for The TV/VCR will rewind the the hearing impaired or tape to beginning of the translations into another block and repeat it. -
Page 32: Using Special Playback Features
PECIAL EATURES Using Special Playback Features Your TV/VCR provides you with Skip search special features that are Skip search allows you to available when you are playing quickly search through a short a tape. These features are section of tape. Frame Advance, Skip Search, and Slow Motion. -
Page 33: Copying, Or Dubbing, A Video
PECIAL EATURES Copying, or Dubbing, a Video To make a copy, or “dub,” of another video tape, you need: • your TV/VCR • a separate VCR (or camcorder) • two A/V cables with connectors. (You can find these at most electronics supply stores.) Important warning: One Federal Court has held that unauthorized recording of copyrighted... -
Page 34: Chapter 6: Troubleshooting
HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING Identifying TV Problems Identifying VCR Problems Poor picture, no picture, blurred Unit won’t turn on. picture, or blue screen. • Make sure the unit is plugged • Try another channel. Make sure the unit is plugged into a •... -
Page 35: Appendix
PPENDIX Caring for Your TV/VCR Cabinet Please follow these guidelines • Never open the cabinet or to get the maximum touch the parts inside. performance from your TV/VCR. • Wipe your TV/VCR with a Placement clean, dry cloth. Never use water, cleaning fluids, wax, •... -
Page 36: Specifications
PPENDIX Specifications Heads Format VHS Standard Video: Four rotary heads Audio/control: One stationary Recording system head Rotary, azimuth four-head helical Erase: One full track erase, one scanning system audio track erase Luminance: FM azimuth recording Video Color signal: Converted Input subcarrier phase shift recording VIDEO IN jack (RCA) 1.0 V p-p, 75-ohm unbalanced... - Page 40 AA68-02438A(ENG)