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Problems and Solutions (VCR)

Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.

Problem Explanation/Solution

No power ◆ Check that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.

◆ Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button?

You cannot insert a video cassette ◆ A video cassette can only be inserted with the window

side up and the safety tab facing you.

The television programme was not recorded ◆ Check the DVD-VCR aerial connections.

◆ Is the DVD-VCR tuner properly set?

◆ Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.

Timer recording was unsuccessful ◆ Was the STANDBY/ON button pressed to activate the timer?

◆ Re-check the recording start/stop time settings.

◆ If there was a power failure or interruption during timer

recording, the recording will have been cancelled.

No playback picture or the picture ◆ Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape.

is distorted

You cannot see normal broadcasts ◆ Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on TUNER.

◆ Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.

Noise bars or streaks on playback ◆ Press the TRK ( or ) buttons to minimize this effect.

When the ❿

button is pressed ◆ A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the

during playback, the still picture condition of the tape. Press the TRK ( or ) buttons

has severe “noise bars” streaks during SLOW motion to minimize this effect.

Video Head Cleaning ◆ If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video

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

provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head

cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.

If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

◆ The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR

◆ The warranty information

◆ A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.

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