Samsung Cht 500 Instruction Manual

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You can either automatically or manually tune in to an FM or AM
station.
Press the FM/AM button.
Each time you press the button, the selection will toggle between
FM and AM.
Tune in to the desired station.
1 Automatic Tuning 1Press PROG    /     button. A preset station will be selected on
the front panel display panel of the DVD-VCR. 
2 Automatic Tuning 2Press and hold l➛➛or ❿❿lto begin automatic tuning.
3 Automatic Tuning 3Press l➛➛or ❿❿lto tune in to a lower or higher frequency.
Listening to the Radio
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Presetting Stations
You can store up to 30 stations (20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations).
Example: Storing an FM station of 87.50 MHz into the preset
station number 01
1Press the FM/AM button to select FM.
Each time you press the button, the selection will toggle
between FM and AM.
2Use ➛➛and ❿❿to tune in to FM 87-50.
3Press the button or the OK button on the remote control. FM1
will blink on the display. 
4Select the reception mode and then select the preset station 
number. 
5Press the or OK button again to store 87-50 to FM 1. 
6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other stations. You can store up to
20 FM and 10 AM stations by using the PROG    /     button.
➢If the station you tuned in to is broadcasting in stereo, 
STEREO will be displayed.
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Technical Specifications
Video input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75Ω
InputAudio input (Rear) Euro Scart socket : -8dBm, 47Kohm unbalanced
RF out  UHF 21-69 (Initial CH36)
Audio (DVD, VCR) RCA jack, Euro Scart socket
OutputAudio (DVD only) Audio out (RCA jack)
Video (DVD, VCR) RCA jack, Euro Scart socket 
S-Video out , Component out
Video (DVD only)
RGB out : Euro Scart socket
VHS type video tape, 
Tape format
S-VHS type video tape (Playback only)
Color systemPAL, MESECAM, SECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC playback on PAL TV
Tuning system SECAM-L, B/G
VCRVideo S/N Above 43dB (standard recording)
Resolution Above 240 lines (standard recording)
Audio S/N Above 68dB (Hi-Fi), 39dB (Mono)
Audio frequency characteristics20Hz - 20KHz (Hi-Fi)
CD, CD-R, CD-R/W, DVD-Video, CD-Digital Audio (5” and 3.5”),
DISC COMPATIBILITY
MP3 files on CD-ROM, WMA, Video-CD
DVD   S/N RATIO 110 dB
DYNAMIC RANGE 100 dB
POWER REQUIREMENT AC220~240V, 50 Hz, 95W
SYSTEMENVIRONMENT 41-104ºF (5-40ºC); 10%-75% humidity
WEIGHT 13.0 lbs (Combo) + 22.5 lbs (SPEAKER) = 35.5 lbs
FM   AM
RECEIVERSENSITIVITY
15 dB 64 dB
S/N RATIO 60 dB 35 dB
THD 0.5 % 2%
FREQ. RESPONSE 20 Hz ~ 20 kHz
AMPS/N RATIO 65 dB
CHANNEL SEPERATION 60 dB
SPEAKER SYSTEM5.1 CHANNEL SPEAKER SYSTEM
SPEAKERFRONT/CENTER/SURROUND SUBWOOFER SPEAKER
IMPEDANCE 6ΩX 5 3Ω
FREQ. RESPONSE 140Hz ~ 20000Hz 40Hz ~ 900Hz
SPL 77dB 83dB
SIZEFRONT 
SURROUND92(W)x153(H)x87.5(D)      
244(W) x 405(H) x 333(D)
CENTER       153(W)x104(H)x92(D)                                   
WEIGHTFRONT 
SURROUND   0.79Kg, 0.74Kg
6.7Kg
CENTER        0.83Kg
 
						

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Problems and Solutions (VCR)
Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, perform the following simple checks.
Problem Explanation/Solution
No powerCheck that the power plug is connected to a wall outlet.Have you pressed the STANDBY/ON button?
You cannot insert a video cassetteA video cassette can only be inserted with the window 
side up and the safety tab facing you.
The television programme was not recordedCheck 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 unsuccessfulWas 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 broadcastsCheck the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on 
TUNER.
Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.
Noise bars or streaks on playbackPress the TRK ( or  ) buttons to minimize this effect.
When the ❿IIbutton is pressedA still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the 
during playback, the still picturecondition 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 when tuning in your TV to the DVD-VCR   1.Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial  
TV does not find the Screen   symbol) on the rear of the DVD-VCR. 
or the pattern when found suffers  2.Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the DVD-
from interference, it may be due to the VCR” (see page 14).
DVD-VCR output channel clashing with 3.Carry out the instructions “Setting the DVD-VCR output 
the normal TV transmissions in your area. Channel” (see page 23), move the channel number
To prevent this you will need to change the    several channels down from the original setting.
DVD-VCR output channel in the following  (example: from 36 to 39). 
way4.Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial symbol) 
on the rear of the DVD-VCR. 
5.Re-tune your TV to the DVD-VCR again by following 
instructions “Tuning Your Television for the DVD-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 DVD-VCR
The warranty information
A clear description of the problem
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Troubleshooting Guide (DVD)
Disc does not play.
5.1 channel sound is not
being reproduced.
The       icon appears on
screen.
Playback mode differs from
the Setup Menu selection.
The screen ratio cannot be
changed.
No audio.
Forgot password
If you experience other
problems.
Ensure that the disc is installed with the label side facing up.Check the region number of the DVD.This player cannot play CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. Insert a DVD, a
CD.
5.1 channel sound is reproduced only when the following conditions
are met. : 
1) The DVD-VCR player is connected with the proper amplifier
2) The disc is recorded with 5.1 channel sound.
Check whether the disc being played has the “Dolby 5.1 ch” mark on
the outside.
Check if your audio system is connected and working properly.
The features or action cannot be completed at this time because:
1. The DVD’s software restricts it.
2. The DVD’s software doesn’t support the feature (e.g., angles).
3. The feature is not available at the moment.
4. You’ve requested a title or chapter number or search time that is
out of range.
Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work 
properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function.
The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVDs.
Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in the Audio
Options Menu.
Press power on from a cold start with no disc in the unit. Press the➛➛and ❿❿buttons simultaneously on the front panel for five
seconds. Switch off and on the DVD-VCR by pressing
STANDBY/ON button. The Parental Mode is now unlocked as
indicated on the display. You can now set your rating level and
change your password to a new number.
Go to the contents and find the section of the instruction book that
contains the explanations regarding the current problem, and follow
the procedure once again.
If the problem still cannot be solved, please contact your nearest
authorized service center.
Problem Action Page
P6
P46
P49
P47-65
P47-51
P51
P49
P50
Before requesting service (troubleshooting)
 
						

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