Page 2 About this manual Contents Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and OREWORD using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full Safety Instructions ..................
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 4 Safety Instructions LAYING Playing a Cassette..................The following illustrations represent precautions. Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-H35K Only) ......Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually ............Intelligent Picture Control ................The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. Intelligent Picture Control (SV-H35K Only)............
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 6 Rear View of the VCR Front View of the VCR (SV-H625K) (SV-H625K) EJECT SHARPNESS VIDEO CASSETTE RECORD BUTTON BUTTONS BUTTON COMPARTMENT BUTTON AUDIO L, R INPUT BUTTON AERIAL IN VIDEO INPUT STANDBY/ON SOCKETS BUTTON CONNECTOR SOCKET...
A.TRK INPUT AUTO TRACKING BUTTON TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 SELECTION / You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). IPC BUTTON REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON REPEAT Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 10 Deciding How to Connect Your VCR Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: An outdoor aerial You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: An indoor aerial Types of connectors available on your systems...
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 12 Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR Plug & Auto Set Up Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The process takes a few minutes.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB1 3/21/03 5:04 PM Page 14 Tuning Your Television for the VCR You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable (SV-H625K/SV-H85K) (SV-H35K) To view pictures from your VCR when a RCA cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 15 Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control 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 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 16 Setting the VCR Output Channel Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the Your VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures television. suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. You can choose to display or hide this information on the television Also, you can change the VCR output channel to adjust the screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU which cannot be...
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 18 Presetting the Stations Automatically Presetting the Stations Manually You do not need to preset the stations if you have already You do not need to preset the stations manually if you set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on have already set them automatically.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 20 Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table If you have stored a TV station: You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own preferences programme number assigned to the station. That you do not require At the wrong programme position Press the MENU button on the remote control.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 22 Selecting the Cassette Type NICAM (SV-H625K Only) If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language).
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB2 3/21/03 5:05 PM Page 24 Protecting a Recorded Cassette Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure. This function enables you to record up to nine hours of When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape. programmes.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB3 3/21/03 5:08 PM Page 26 Using the Timer Programming Feature Checking a Preset Recording The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to You can check your preset recordings: record a programme up to one month before that programme is to When you have finished presetting the VCR (SV-H625K/SV-H85K) be broadcast.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB3 3/21/03 5:08 PM Page 28 Playing a Cassette Intelligent Picture Control The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own preferences.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB3 3/21/03 5:08 PM Page 30 Selecting the Audio Output Mode Selecting the Colour Mode (SV-H625K Only) Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the When monitoring a TV programme or playing back a Hi-Fi required system standard. recorded video tape, press the AUDIO button to select a desired Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard sound output.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB3 3/21/03 5:08 PM Page 32 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. SLOW No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. SHUTTLE Press: ❿ II to start playing the cassette SLOW ( SLOW ) as many times as required to decrease or...
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 33 Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for a particular part of a tape. Press PLAY, the VCR will enter normal play mode. While in play, ❿...
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 34 Searching for a Specific Sequence Auto Repeat Play You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” is automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. beginning to end.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 36 Using the Tape Counter Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable The tape counter: You can connect other audio/video equipment to your VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (SV-H625K) equipment chosen.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 38 Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-H625K Only) Using the Assemble Edit Function This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change.
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control Auto Power Off (SV-H625K/SV-H85K Only) Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung televisions and The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your VCR if no compatible brands. signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time.
01823T SV-H625K/AFR-GB4 3/21/03 5:09 PM Page 42 Technical Specifications Problems and Solutions Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Problem Explanation/Solution No power Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.