COMBI VISIONCOMBINED COLOURTELEVISIONand VIDEO CASSETTERECORDEROwner’s InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and
Selecting a Menu OptionTo select a menu or sub-menu option, follow the procedure below.1 Press MENU ( ) or V.MENU ( ).Result: The corresponding menu i
11When you start using your television for the first time, you mustselect the language in which the various menus and indications aredisplayed.1 Press
Setting the Date and TimeYour COMBI VISION contains a 24-hour clock and calendar usedto: ◆ Preset the VCR to record up to six programmesautomatically
13You can scan the frequency ranges available on your television andin your country and store all the stations found automatically. Ifyou have a dual
Sorting and/or Clearing the Stored ChannelsThe Sort operation enables you to reassign programme numbers topreviously stored stations or to clear stati
15Once you have stored the channels on your COMBI VISION, you can select them easily via your remote control.To switch... Press...To the next station
Storing the Stations ManuallyYou can store up to 100 television stations, including those receivedvia the cable network. If you have a dual tuner mode
175 When the station to be stored appears on the screen, select the NEW PR.option by pressing P ▲ or P ▼ the required number of times.6 Enter the prog
18GBAdjusting the Picture and Storing Your PreferencesSeveral settings are available on your television to enable you tocontrol the quality of the pic
19Proceed as follows to adjust the volume via the remote control.To... Hold down the...Increase the volume + .Result:A horizontal bar is displayed and
Safety Instructions2☛Displaying any stationary images that exceed the long time, it can cause uneven aging ofpicture tubes (CRTs) that leave subtle, b
Setting the Combi Vision to Switch On AutomaticallyYou can set your COMBI VISION to switch on automatically everyday and stop after one hour if none o
21You can select a time period of between 15 and 180 minutes afterwhich the television automatically switches to Standby mode.1 Press the SLEEP button
Displaying Information on the ScreenYou can display various types of information on the screen to helpyou use your COMBI VISION: ◆ Television mode:-Se
Type Recording Time(in SP)E-30 30 mins. or 1/2 hourE-60 60 mins. or 1 hourE-120 120 mins. or 2 hoursE-180 180 mins. or 3 hoursE-240 240 mins. or 4 hou
Selecting the Video Standard (depending on the model)To play back a cassette correctly, the appropriate video standardmust be selected.➢It is recommen
25This set has an inbuilt tape alignment system (A.TRK) that selectsthe optimum position for the tape automatically. If, however, noisebars (streaks)
26You can:◆Rewind or fast-forward a cassette without seeing thepicture on the television◆Search for a given sequence forwards or backwards onthe tapeT
27Playing a Sequence Frame by FrameYou can:◆ Stop the cassette on a given frame (image)◆ Advance one frame at a time➢No sound is heard when playing ba
Recording a Programme DirectlyBefore recording a programme, you must have stored thecorresponding channel. If you have not done so, refer to page 13 o
29This function enables you to record up to four hours ofprogrammes.The VCR unit stops automatically after the requested length oftime.1 Insert the ca
ContentsFOREWORD Safety Instructions... 2 Caution ...
30Using the Feature (depending on the model)TMBefore presetting your VCR unit:◆ Check that the language, date and time are correct (if the clock has
317 If necessary, modify the stop time in the same way. When you aresatisfied, press the P ▼ button.8 If necessary, modify the date on which the recor
32This function enables you to preset the VCR unit to record aprogramme up to one month before that programme is to bebroadcast. Up to six programmes
33... a Programme Automatically7 Specify the stop time. When you are satisfied, press the P ▼ button.8 Indicate the date on which the recording is to
34GBChecking a Preset RecordingYou can check your preset recordings:◆ When you have finished presetting the VCR unit◆ If you have forgotten which prog
3501:28The tape counter:◆ Indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes(hours, minutes and seconds)◆ Is reset when a cassette is inserted in
36GBEach time you record a cassette, an “index” is automaticallymarked on the tape when recording starts.The Search function enables you to fast-forwa
3701:28This function enables you to play back:◆ The whole cassette◆ A specific sequence on the cassetteYou can specify any length between 1 minute and
38GBTeletext Feature (depending on the model)Most television channels provide a written information service viaTeletext. They provide such information
39Selecting Display OptionsWhen you have displayed a Teletext page, you can select variousoptions to suit your requirements.To... Press...Display the
4Contents(cont.)USING THE VCR FUNCTION (cont.) Using the Crystal Playback...
40You can enter the page number directly by pressing the numericbuttons on the remote control.1 Enter the three-digit page number given in the content
41Storing Teletext PagesYou can store up to eight times four Teletext pages, that is 32 pages,to display them later at leisure.➢ The button is used t
42If your remote control no longer works or you have lost it, you canperform the following operations using the controls on the frontpanel of the tele
43?Connecting EarphonesCleaning the Video HeadsIf you find that the quality of the pictures is poor, you can use aspecial cleaning cassette (purchased
44Before Contacting the After-sales ServiceBefore contacting the SAMSUNG after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.If you cannot solve
45?Technical SpecificationsThe descriptions and characteristics given in this booklet are given for information purposes only and aresubject to modifi
46GBWiring the Mains Power Supply Plug (UK Only)IMPORTANT NOTICEThe mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse.
47?SCART Connector WiringIf you wish to connect other equipment via the SCART connector on your COMBI VISION, contact yourdealer or a qualified techni
48Using Your Combi Vision AbroadYou can use your COMBI VISION in many countries. Each country has its own broadcasting standard.Refer to the following
49?GlossaryTo help you understand the main technical terms used in this booklet and take full advantage of thefeatures on your COMBI VISION, here are
5To view television channels correctly, a signal must be received bythe set from one of the following sources:◆ An outdoor aerial◆ A cable television
50GBFront View of Your Combi Vision(depending on the model)➣ Buttons and markings are subject to change.Top ViewŒ Earphone connector´ RCA Audio/Video
51?Rear View of Your Combi Vision75 Ω COAXIAL CONNECTORFOR AERIAL/CABLE NETWORKSCART AUDIO/VIDEO CONNECTOR02255A_eng4_mono 6/29/04 10:52 AM Page 51
52Teletext Control Buttons (Teletext Option Only)Pre.V.MENU MUTEDISPLAYRECTRK CLEAR S.MODES.STDTV/TEXTLANG.SELEJECTINDEX SLEEPMEMORYP/SCRYSTAL PBP.STD
Pre.V.MENU MUTEDISPLAYRECTRK CLEARLANG.SELEJECTINDEX SLEEPMEMORYP/SCRYSTAL PBP.STDMENUINPUTPP53?Infrared Remote Control (All Functions Except Teletext
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Connecting Other Video Equipment6➢ The RCA connectors are used for equipment, such as VCRs or camcorders.FRONT (or SIDE) OF THE TELEVISION(depending o
7The mains lead is attached to the right side of your COMBI VISION.☛ If you have purchased this set in the United Kingdom,refer to page 46 for further
Becoming Familiar with the Remote ControlSome buttons on the remote control are used for several commonfunctions. The following table presents the mos
9The most common functions are assigned a specific button on theremote control. To avoid having too many buttons on the remotecontrol however, the oth
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