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Video Cassette Recorder: Instruction Manual
Video Cassette Recorder: Instruction Manual
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-6333X
SV-6332X
SV-2333X
SV-2303X
Instruction Manual
www.samsungvcr.com PAL
About this manual Contents
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Contents (cont.) Safety Instructions
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Do NOT place any objects on During a storm and/or light- If the remote control is not
Symbols the VCR or remote control. ning, unplug the VCR from the used for a long period of time,
mains socket and aerial. remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
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☛ ➢ ★
Press/push Hold down Important Note Option
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
1 = Step number
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Front View of the VCR Infrared Remote Control
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(SV-6333X/SV-6332X/SV-2303X)
STANDBY/ON
EJECT BUTTON VIDEO CASSETTE RECORD REW BUTTON F.F BUTTON
BUTTON COMPARTMENT BUTTON
STANDBY/ON EJECT
OUT AERIAL IN
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CONNECTOR
AV2(DECODER/EXT.) AUDIO
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TV
AV1(EURO AV)
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Display Indicator Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
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You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:
◆ Types of connectors available on your systems
◆ Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily
1 7 2 3 (camcorder for example)
AUDIO
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★(SV-6333X/SV-6332X only)
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
REMOTE CONTROL
☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that all elements are
switched off.
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts
★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X Only)
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To receive television programmes a signal must be received from
one of the following sources:
◆ An outdoor aerial Aerial
DECODER
◆ An indoor aerial
TV
ORTIE ◆ A cable television network
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◆
AV1(EURO AV)
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TV
☛ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are
switched off before connecting the cables.
3 SCART Cable
1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television. OUT Aerial Connector
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TV 3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the TV socket on your VCR. SCART Cable
SORTIE
AUDIO
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TV
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television. This VCR is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV broadcasts.
Example: CANAL+ or Premiere broadcasts.
5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you
3 You can:
4 can also connect your VCR to the television via the SCART cable
(see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of ◆ Record a scrambled programme while watching another channel
connection.
◆ Record another channel while watching a scrambled programme
☛ When the DECODER is connected to the AV2 socket, AV2 SET must be set to DEC (see page 22)
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable
1 Connect the VCR to the television as indicated on page 10.
2 Plug the SCART cable with the decoder into the AV2(DECODER/EXT.) socket on the rear of the VCR.
Aerial
3 Plug the other end into the decoder.
TV
OUT
R
AV2(DECODER/EXT.) AUDIO
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TV
RF coaxial cable
AV1(EURO AV)
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SCART Cable
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You can connect your VCR to the television using the SCART cable if the appropriate input is available on
the television. You thus:
◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures
◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR
☛ ◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable
supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the VCR is switched off.
◆ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.
You can connect your VCR to a Hi-Fi system.
Example: You wish to take advantage of the quality of your Hi-Fi stereo system when watching a
programme or recording via your VCR. ★(SV-6333X/SV-6332X only)
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Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment Plug & Auto Set Up
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Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the
You can connect your VCR to the Satellite receiver or other VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate
mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The
outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the
connection possibilities. process takes a few minutes. Your VCR will then be ready for use.
After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner. 3 The process will finish after a few minutes. Then the VCR
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 36, which is used by the VCR, automatically switches itself off.
e.g. re-adjust to channel 33.
Aerial 2
OUT
R
AV2(DECODER/EXT.) AUDIO
L
TV
AV1(EURO AV)
1
SCART Cable
Aerial
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
2 TV
AV1(EURO AV)
SCART Cable
OUT
R
AV2(DECODER/EXT.) AUDIO
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TV
AV1(EURO AV)
SCART Cable
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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using
a Scart cable
4 Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that the VCR starts
reading the cassette; if not, press ❿II button.
4
5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 36.
OK
6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained
clearly.
8 When the picture and sound are perfectly clear, store this channel
at the desired programme position on the television.
Result: That programme is now reserved for use with your VCR.
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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
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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 remote control. 1
☛
CLOCK BONUS LANG
◆ The date and time are set automatically from the UHR EINSTELLEN
broadcast signal, but this function will not operate if
there is no Teletext signal. "❷!!➛❿!! OK BEENDEN: MENU
◆ Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
2 You can choose to display or hide this information on the television Also, you can change the VCR output channel to adjust the MAN. SENDEREINST.
TV-SYSTEM :G
screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU and Showview frequency in which information is displayed on the screen. ❿HF-AUSGANG :CH36
2 OK 2 function ★(SV-6333X/SV-6332X/SV-2333X only), which cannot be AV2 :DEC.
INSTALL
AUTO-SENDERPROG.
"❷ ❿ BEENDEN: MENU MAN. SENDEREINST.
❿HF-AUSGANG :CH36
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Presetting the Stations Automatically Presetting the Stations Manually
CLOCK BONUS LANG ◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 13) 2 Press the corresponding ", ❷!or ➛, ❿!buttons to select the SETUP
SETUP option.
SETUP ◆ Automatically
◆ Manually (see page 19) 3 Press the OK button to select this option. "❷!!➛❿!! OK BEENDEN: MENU
Result: The SETUP menu is displayed.
"❷!!➛❿!! OK BEENDEN: MENU You can store up to 99 stations.
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is
➢ To enable the VCR to decode a scrambled TV station, the
decoder must be activated after the scan (see pages 19 or 21).
placed in front of the MAN. SENDEREINST. option. ★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X)
5 Press the ❿ button to select MAN. SENDEREINST. option.
★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X Only) Result: The SENDER-TABELLE menu is displayed.
LÄNDERWAHL ** SENDER-TABELLE **
PR CH NAME DECODER
BELGIQUE ÖSTERREICH
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 6 Press the " or ❷ buttons to select a programme number as ❿ 1 002 ---- AUS
DENMARK ❿!DEUTSCHLAND
ESPAÑA FINLAND required. 2 005 ---- AUS
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
ITALIA NETHERLANDS 3 009 ---- AUS
7 Press the ❿!button to preset the station. 4 011 ---- AUS
NORGE SCHWEIZ
SVERIGE ANDERE
2 Press the corresponding " , ❷! or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the Result: The MAN. SENDEREINST. menu is displayed. 5 025 ---- AUS
SETUP option.
"❷ ➛❿ AUSFÜHREN:OK
8 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to start scanning. "❷ ❿ SORT.:OK
3 Press the OK button to select this option. Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first station LÖSCHEN:CLR/RST MENU
Result: The SETUP menu is displayed. found is displayed.
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is placed numeric buttons on the remote control for example, for channel ★(SV-6332X/SV-2303X)
in front of the AUTO-SENDERPROG. option. And then press the ❿ E21, first press “0” and then press “2”, “1” (see page 42).
button to select this option.
Result: The country selection MENU is displayed. ★ With SV-6333X/SV-2333X, you can select DECODER. ** SENDER-TABELLE **
BEREITS GESPEICHERTE a. Press the ❷ button to place the cursor in front of the DECODER. PR CH NAME
SENDER WERDEN GELÖSCHT
5 Press the " or ❷ buttons to select your country. b. Press the ❿ button to activate or deactivate use of the decoder ❿ 1 002 ----
WEITER MIT OK ☛ The VCR searches for the stations according to a preset for the TV station, if necessary. 2 005
3 009
----
----
ABBRECHEN MIT MENU
preference list corresponding to the country that you have 9 Press the " or ❷ buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the 4 011 ----
NAME. 5 025 ----
selected.
The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal. "❷ ❿ SORT.:OK
6 Press OK button. LÖSCHEN:CLR/RST MENU
10 To change the programme’s name, press the ❿!button.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels
Result: The first letter of the name flashes.
already preset on your VCR will be deleted.
AUTO-SENDERPORG.
11 To... Then... ★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X)
7 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result: ◆ The BITTE WARTEN indication flashes on the Select a character Press the " or ❷ button until the
BITTE WARTEN
television screen. in the name required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character). ** MAN. SENDEREINST. **
3% ◆ The first frequency band is scanned and the first
I--------------------I station found is displayed and stored. Move to the next or Press the ❿ or ➛ buttons PR : 1
◆ The VCR then searches for the second station and so on. previous character respectively. ❿!!CH : ---
FEIN : -
BEENDEN:MENU ◆ When the automatic scanning procedure has DECODER : AUS
12 If you... Then... NAME : ----
finished, the VCR switches automatically to pro-
gramme 1. Wish to store the ◆ Press the corresponding " or ❷!buttons ➛❿ SPEICHERN: OK
➢ The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR station displayed to place the cursor in front of the FEIN.
"❷
BEENDEN:MENU
depends on the number of stations that it has found. ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to adjust the
(country, reception conditions, etc.) picture, if necessary.
8 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the ◆ Press OK to store the station . ★(SV-6332X/SV-2303X)
MENU button three times to exit the menu. Do not wish to ◆ Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons
store the station to place the cursor in front of the CH.
➢ ◆ The time and date are set automatically from the
broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting
displayed ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to go on
scanning the frequency band and display
** MAN. SENDEREINST. **
PR : 1
occurs, the time and date may not be set automatically. the next station ❿!!CH : ---
In this case, they should be set manually (see page 15). ◆ Go back to the beginning of Step 12 FEIN : -
NAME : ----
◆ Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some 13 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until all the required
stations may have been stored more than once; select stations have been stored.
"❷ ➛❿ SPEICHERN: OK
the stations with the best reception and delete the 14 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the menu. BEENDEN:MENU
ones no longer required (see page 20).
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Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table
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You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own
If you have stored a TV station:
preferences programme number assigned to the station. ★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X)
◆ That you do not require
◆ At the wrong programme position 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
INSTALL Result: The programming menu is displayed. ** SENDER-TABELLE **
you can cancel it. PR CH NAME DECODER
❿ 1 002 ---- AUS
CLOCK BONUS LANG
2 Press the corresponding " , ❷! or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the 2 005 ---- AUS
SETUP
SETUP option. 3 009 ---- AUS
1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. 4 011 ---- AUS
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
3 Press the OK button to select this option. 5 025 ---- AUS
"❷!!➛❿!! OK BEENDEN: MENU Result: The SETUP menu is displayed. "❷ ❿ SORT.:OK
2 Press the corresponding " , ❷! or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the LÖSCHEN:CLR/RST MENU
4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is
SETUP option. placed in front of the MAN. SENDEREINST. option.
★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X)
★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X)
3 Press the OK button to select this option. 5 Press the ❿ button to select this option.
** SENDER-TABELLE ** Result: The SETUP menu is displayed. Result: The SENDER-TABELLE menu is displayed.
** SENDER-TABELLE **
PR CH NAME DECODER
❿ 1 --- ---- AUS 4 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is 6 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is PR CH NAME DECODER
2 --- ---- AUS placed in front of the required preset TV programme. 1 002 ---- AUS
placed in front of the MAN. SENDEREINST. option. 2 005 ---- AUS
3 --- ---- AUS Result: The selected station is displayed at the same time on
4 --- ---- AUS 3 009 ---- AUS
5 5 Press the ❿ button to select this option. the television screen. 4 011 ---- AUS
❿ 5(025 ---- AUS )
Result: The SENDER-TABELLE menu is displayed.
"❷ ❿ SORT.:OK 7 To change the programme number assigned to a station (PR5 (SORT.: 5 ➛ 5)
LÖSCHEN:CLR/RST MENU instead of PR1 for example): "❷ AUSFÜHREN:OK MENU
6 Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is ◆ Press OK
placed in front of the required preset TV station. (PR) ◆ Press the " or ❷ buttons until the cursor is placed in front of
★(SV-6332X/SV-2303X) the programme to which the station is to be moved ★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X)
7 Press the CLR/RST button. ◆ Press OK again
8 Repeat the same procedure from Step 6 onwards until all the 8 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until all the required ** SENDER-TABELLE **
** SENDER-TABELLE **
required stations have been cleared. stations have been stored. PR CH NAME DECODER
PR CH NAME ❿ 1(025 ---- AUS )
❿ 1 --- ---- 2 005 ---- AUS
2 --- ---- 9 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the 9 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the 3 009 ---- AUS
3 --- ----
4 --- ---- menu. menu. 4 011 ---- AUS
5 025 ---- AUS
5 --- ----
(SORT.: 5 ➛ 1)
"❷ ❿ SORT.:OK "❷ AUSFÜHREN:OK MENU
LÖSCHEN:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X)
** SENDER-TABELLE **
PR CH NAME DECODER
❿ 1 025 ---- AUS
2 002 ---- AUS
3 005 ---- AUS
4 009 ---- AUS
5 011 ---- AUS
"❷ ❿ SORT.:OK
LÖSCHEN:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-6332X/SV-2303X)
** SENDER-TABELLE **
PR CH NAME
❿ 1 025 ----
2 002 ----
3 005 ----
4 009 ----
5 011 ----
"❷ ❿ SORT.:OK
LÖSCHEN:CLR/RST MENU
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Setting the AV2 Connection ★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X Only) Selecting the Cassette Type
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If you wish to use the AV2 socket for a PAY TV DECODER, you If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on
must change AV2 to the required position. a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. ★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X)
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
INSTALL
1 Press MENU on the remote control. 1 Press MENU on the remote control.
CLOCK BONUS LANG Result: The programming menu is displayed. Result: The programming menu is displayed. OPTIONS
Off (or the VCR is turned off) The television receives the picture from
your home aerial or cable television
OK system as it did before you connected
the VCR. OK
You can then use the programme (" or
❷) buttons on your television to select
the channels.
To switch the VCR indicator on and off, simply press the TV/VCR button.
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Protecting a Recorded Cassette Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop
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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. (LP)
Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.
1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small
screwdriver. 1 Switch on the television.
2 To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
1
the hole with adhesive tape. channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used)
3
4 1 Switch on the television. ★ With SV-6333X/SV-6332X, you can select the recording speed REPEAT MENU
CLR/RST F.ADV (SP/LP). Press the SPEED button. AU
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2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
TRK PROG channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used).
5 Hold the REC button (●) down for a while to start recording. 6
DUB TV/VCR
INPUT INDEX
Result: The record indicator appears on the television screen D
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and VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape SP
REPEAT MENU
3 Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,
4 with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening (see page 35). ★
AU
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B TV/V Result: The VCR is switched on automatically.
6 Press the REC button (●) several times to increase the recording
time in:
MENU
◆ 30-minute intervals up to four hours
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◆ The station to be recorded using the PROG (" or ❷) buttons
DU5
B TV/VCR
or Result: The length is displayed on the television displays. The
D ◆ The AV1 or AV2 ★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X only) source using selected programme is recorded for the length of time
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SP
the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or external video source requested. At the end of that time, the VCR stops
★ recording automatically. DAUER 2:30
Result: The station number is displayed and the programme
can be seen on the television. DAUER EINSTELLEN:
7 If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, press REC DRÜCKEN
STANDBY/ON.
OK
★ With SV-6333X/SV-6332X, you can select the recording speed
(SP/LP). Press the SPEED button.
5 Hold REC (●) down for a while to start recording. ☛ If the end of the tape is reached while recording:
Result: The record indicator appears on the television and VCR ◆ The recording stops
OK display. An index is recorded on the tape (see page 35). ◆ The VCR automatically turns off
6
➢ ◆ If the cassette is ejected when you start recording,
check that the safety tab is intact or the opening is
covered with adhesive tape.
◆ If you reach the end of the tape while recording, the
cassette rewinds automatically.
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Using the ShowView Feature ★(SV-6333X/SV-6332X/SV-2333X Only) Modifying ShowView Programming ★(SV-6333X/SV-6332X/SV-2333X Only)
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CODE:0-9 ÄNDERN:➛
➢ If you wish to correct the ShowView code that you are displayed.
WEITER:MENU entering:
Record a programme every week ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
◆ Press the ➛ button until the digit to be corrected is
on the same day and at the same time ◆ Press the # or ❷ buttons, until the W- (Week) value is
cleared
★(SV-6333X/SV-6332X) ◆ Enter the correct digit displayed, followed by the required day.
Example: W-SA (Weekly Saturday)
3 Press the MENU or Showview button.
PROG 1/JAN SA 13:08 Result: The information concerning the programme is displayed. Extend the recording time ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the STOP selection flashes.
PR TAG BEGINN→→ENDE V/P
❿ 1 JA 1 17:00→18:30SP ON ☛ When using the ShowView function for the first time with ◆ Press the # or ❷ buttons to increase or decrease the stop
-- ---- --:--→--:---- - stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one time.
-- ---- --:--→--:---- -
-- ---- --:--→--:---- - time, you must enter the station number manually by
Select VPS recording ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the V/P selection flashes.
-- ---- --:--→--:---- - pressing the # or ❷ buttons. Refer to the following page if:
-- ---- --:--→--:---- - ◆ Press the # or ❷ buttons until the ON or “-” indication is
#❷ ➛❿ ◆ The programme number or times flash
LÖSCHEN:CLR/RST MENU ◆ You wish to modify the programme displayed.
☛ Do not select VPS unless you are sure the programme you
4 If the programme and times are correct, press the MENU button. wish to record is broadcast with VPS. If you do set VPS ON
★(SV-2333X)
IPC + (by selecting “ON” in the right - hand column on the screen),
5 Press the STANDBY/ON button to activateV the timer. then you must set up the start-time EXACTLY according to
Result: The Record indicator ( ) is displayed.
the published TV schedule. Otherwise the timer recording
PROG 1/JAN SA
PR TAG BEGINN→→ENDE
13:08
V/P
☛ If no cassette has been inserted when Vyou press
NICAM IPC + won’t take place.
❿ 1 JA 1 17:00→18:30 ON STANDBY/ON the Record indicator ( ) flashes. If the
-- ---- --:--→--:-- - safety tab on the cassette has been broken, the cassette is Select the recording speed ◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the recording speed selection
-- ---- --:--→--:-- - ejected. Insert the appropriate cassette. ★NICAM
(SV-6333X/SV-6332X only) flashes.
-- ---- --:--→--:-- -
-- ---- --:--→--:-- - ◆ Press the # or ❷ buttons until the correct indication is
-- ---- --:--→--:-- - 6 Refer to page 29 if you wish to:
displayed:
#❷ ➛❿ ◆ Check that your VCR has been programmed correctly
LÖSCHEN:CLR/RST MENU ◆ Cancel a preset recording • AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 28
• SP (Standard Play)
☛ The numbers next to each TV programme listing are
ShowView code numbers, which allow you to
• LP (Long Play)
programme your videorecorder instantly with the remote
control. Tap in the ShowView code for the programme
STANDBY/ON EJECT you wish to record.
SHUTTLE IPC
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Using the Quick Programming Feature Checking a Preset Recording
The Quick Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to GB
record a programme up to one month before that programme is to
be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset. You can check your preset recordings:
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Playing a Cassette Intelligent Picture Control
For your convenience, you can playback tape with a 7 Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons until the picture is displayed according to
simple touch of the ❿II (PLAY) button. One Touch Play your preferences. #❷ ❿ BEENDEN: MENU
can be used even when the power is off but a cassette is
inserted.
➢ If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the BILD
menu disappears automatically.
8 On completion, press the MENU button again.
Result: ◆ The tracking bar appears. 2 Press the ❷ button to turn the IPC (intelligent picture control)
REPEAT MENU
AU ◆ The image is adjusted. option EIN and AUS. V-LOCK DISPLAY
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◆ The tracking bar disappears when you release the button. ➢ When intelligent picture control mode is EIN, the sharpness 1
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FORMAT 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN) ★(SV-6333X/SV-2333X Only) Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-6333X/SV-6332X)
Your VCR can automatically read a 16:9 signal from the AV2 input GB
or a prerecorded 16:9 tape. It can broadcast a 16:9 signal through
a 21 pin scart cable. You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the
loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed. PEAT MENU
Option Description AU
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OPTIONS
2 Press the corresponding # , ❷! or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel.
OSD :EIN
DUB TV/VCR
KASS. WÄHLEN :E180 EINSTELLUNGEN option. R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel.
FARBSYSTEM :AUTO D
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IPC :EIN 3 Press the OK button to select this option. SP
❿ 16:9 :AUTO
MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and normal
Result: The EINSTELLUNGEN menu is displayed. channels.
4 Press the corresponding # or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is MONO Used to listen to the sound on the normal mono channel.
#❷ ❿ BEENDEN: MENU
placed in front of the 16:9 option. LR Used to listen to Hi-Fi stereo sound on the left and right
5 Press the ❿ button to select AUTO ➝ EIN ➝ AUS. channels.
AUTO Set when you use a wide TV. The VCR detects wide TV ➢ When playing back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi, the
programmes and normal TV programmes automatically sound switches to Hi-Fi after five seconds of Mono.
L R MIX
when playing back and recording.
To select the sound mode, simply press the AUDIO button on the remote
EIN The VCR always plays back and records in the mode
control until the required option is displayed. LR MONO
compatible with 16:9 wide screen. Set if the VCR cannot
detect wide TV programmes with “AUTO” set.
AUS Set if you do not use a wide TV.
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Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
CLR/RST F.ADV
☛ When you have been using the Slow Motion function for
more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically
play to protect the:
TRK PROG
INPUT INDEX ◆ Cassette
◆ Video heads
REPEAT
➢
MENU
AU
RE
C DI
O
Vertical stability: When playing back slow motion,
interference may be seen on the screen. Press the
V-LOCK
V-LOCK ( ) buttons to minimize this effect.
You can:
◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)
◆ Advance one frame at a time
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Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds
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You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to
nine times the normal speed). SLOW
Example: You wish to analyze a sportsperson’s technique,
movement by movement.
The Shuttle function is available on the Remote control SHUTTLE
3 The VCR starts to search for the point you specified with the ➛➛ or
❿❿ buttons.
INDEX : - 6
Result: When the index is found, cassette playback starts. ➛➛!!
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Auto Repeat Play Using the Tape Counter
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You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from
beginning to end. The tape counter:
◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes
1 Press MENU on the remote control. (hours, minutes and seconds)
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL Result: The programming menu is displayed. ◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR
◆ Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily
CLOCK BONUS
BONUS LANG
2 Press the corresponding $ , ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the
ZUSATZFUNKTIONEN
ZUSATZFUNKTIONEN option.
☛ If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly, you
must indicate the type of cassette being used.
3 Press the OK button to select this option. 0:00:00
$❷!!➛❿!! OK BEENDEN: MENU Result: The ZUSATZFUNKTIONEN menu is displayed.
1 Insert a cassette in your VCR.
4 Press the corresponding $ or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is placed
in front of the WIEDERHOLEN option. 2 To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of a sequence: SHUTTLE IPC
BONUS ◆ Press DISPLAY twice to display the counter
AUTO-AUS :AUS 5 To... Press ➛ or ❿, until...
❿ WIEDERHOLEN :AUS
◆ Press CLR/RST when you want to set the tape counter to V-LOCK DISPLAY
BER. WIEDERHOLEN : 5 Repeat play EIN is displayed. zero
RST F.ADV
3 To fast-forward or rewind to the sequence at which the counter
Do not wish to repeat play AUS is displayed. 2
was set to zero, simply press ➛➛ or ❿❿.
❿ BEENDEN: MENU TRK PROG
$❷
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu. Result: The VCR stops automatically when the counter PUT INDEX
reaches zero.
V-LOCK
➢ Some VCR information, such as the counter, can be
displayed on the television screen (unless you have
DISPLAY
Interval Repeat Play deactivated the OSD mode; refer to page 16).
CLR/RST F.ADV
Press DISPLAY: 2
TRK PROG
INPUT INDEX
You can set interval repeat play to repeat the cassette several times ◆ Once to display the current function, programme
for special interval. number, recording speed ★(SV-6333X/SV-6332X only),
REPEAT MENU
date, time and counter AU
C DI
1 Press MENU on the remote control. ◆ Twice to display the counter only RE O
Result: The programming menu is displayed. ◆ Three times to display the time remaining on the
2 Press the corresponding $ , ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the cassette
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL ZUSATZFUNKTIONEN option. ◆ Four times to clear the display
CLOCK BONUS
BONUS LANG
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The ZUSATZFUNKTIONENN menu is displayed.
ZUSATZFUNKTIONEN
4 Press the corresponding $ or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is placed
$❷!!➛❿!! OK BEENDEN: MENU in front of the BER. WIEDERHOLEN option.
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Using the Assemble Edit Function Auto Power Off
This function allows you to start a new recording at a specific GB
position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene
change. The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your VCR if no
SP
signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected
1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR. time.
2
2 Press the ❿ll button to start playback.
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
OK 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new 1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
recording, press the ❿ll button. CLOCK BONUS
BONUS LANG
F.ADV
4 Press the F.ADV ( ) button again as often as necessary to 2 Press the corresponding $ , ❷ or ➛, ❿ buttons to select the ZUSATZFUNKTIONEN
advance frame by frame, until the exact recording position is ZUSATZFUNKTIONEN option.
located. $❷!!➛❿!! OK BEENDEN: MENU
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
5 While the VCR is in still mode, hold the REC button (●) down for Result: The ZUSATZFUNKTIONEN menu is displayed.
a while to activate the Assemble Edit function.
Result: Record symbol flashes in the display. 4 Press the corresponding $ or ❷ buttons, until the cursor is placed
in front of the AUTO-AUS option. BONUS
❿ AUTO-AUS :AUS
6 Select the source from which you wish to record by pressing:
WIEDERHOLEN :AUS
◆ The PROG ($ or ❷) buttons for television channels 5 Press the ❿ button, until you select the time of Auto Power off BER. WIEDERHOLEN : 5
◆ The INPUT button for the AV1 or AV2 ★(SV-6333X/ interval.
SV-2333X only) input sources AUS 2HOUR 3HOUR
7 Press the❿ll button to start recording. $❷ ❿ BEENDEN: MENU
8 When you have finished recording, press ■ . 6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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Technical Specifications Problems and Solutions
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Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Problem Explanation/Solution
MODEL SV-6333X/SV-6332X SV-2333X/SV-2303X
No power ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.
Format VHS PAL standard VHS PAL standard ◆ Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button?
Heads Video: 4 rotary heads Video: 2 rotary heads You cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window
Hi-Fi audio: 2 rotary heads side up and the safety tab facing you.
Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Audio/Control: 1 stationary head
Erase: 1 full track erase head Erase: 1 full track erase head The television programme was not recorded ◆ Check the VCR aerial connections.
Receiving channel VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, lnterband/ VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, lnterband/ ◆ Is the VCR tuner properly set?
Hyperband Hyperband ◆ Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.
Television system STANDARD B/G-D/K A2 STEREO STANDARD B/G
Timer recording was unsuccessful ◆ Was the STANDBY/ON button pressed to activate the timer?
Luminance FM azimuth recording FM azimuth recording
◆ Re-check the recording start/stop time settings.
Colour system PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down
◆ If there was a power failure or interruption during timer
converted subcarrier phase shifted converted subcarrier phase shifted
recording, the recording will have been cancelled.
direct recording direct recording
NTSC PB on PAL TV NTSC PB on PAL TV No playback picture or the picture ◆ Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.
Tape speed SP 23.39 mm/sec 23.39 mm/sec is distorted
LP 11.69 mm/sec
Recording/playback time SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape) 3 hours (E-180 Tape) You cannot see normal broadcasts ◆ Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on
LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) TUNER.
REW time About 60 sec in REW with E-180 About 100 sec in REW with E-180 ◆ Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.
Noise bars or streaks on playback ◆ Press the TRK ( or ) buttons to minimize this effect.
VIDEO When the ❿II button is pressed ◆ A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
Input 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced during playback, the still picture condition of the tape. Press the TRK ( or ) buttons
Output 1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced 1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced has severe “noise bars” streaks during SLOW motion to minimize this effect.
Signal-to-noise ratio Better than 43 dB (SP) Better than 43 dB
Video Head Cleaning ◆ If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video
Horizontal resolution More than 240 lines (SP) More than 240 lines
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
AUDIO provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head
Input -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.
Output -8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced -8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced
Wow and flutter (WTD) 0.4% max (SP) 0.4% max If when tuning in your TV to the VCR test 1. Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial
Signal-to-noise ratio 68 dB min (IHF A filter) 42 dB min (IHF A filter) pattern your TV does not find the test pattern symbol) on the rear of the VCR.
Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz 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”
Power requirement AC 230V 50/60 Hz AC 230V 50/60 Hz transmissions in your area. To prevent this (see page 17), move the channel number several channels
Power consumption Approx. 17 watts Approx. 15 watts you will need to change the VCR output down from the original setting. (example: from 36 to 33).
Operation temperature 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C) 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C) channel in the following way 4. Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial symbol)
Operation humidity 10%-75% 10%-75% on the rear of the VCR.
Weight 3.3 Kg (net) 3.3 Kg (net) 5. Re-tune your TV to the VCR again by following instructions
Dimensions (WxHxD) 360 x 94 x 285 mm 360 x 94 x 285 mm “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.
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TV Frequency Table (System-B/G)
002~012 :CCIR STD VHF 244~250 :MOROCO Germany Netherlands Belguim Moroco
013~020 :ITALY 251~255 :BELGUIM Spain Denmark Greece Yugoslavia
021~069 :CCIR STD UHF Italy Finland Portugal
071~075 :CCIR CABLE Austria Norway Slovenia
201~241 :CCIR STD CABLE Switzerlands Sweden Croatia
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