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Samsung SV-5000W Owner's Instructions Manual

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WORLDWIDE VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-5OOOW
Owner's Instructions
Code No: AC68-00402A

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  • Page 1 WORLDWIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-5OOOW Owner's Instructions Code No: AC68-00402A...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Model Number To ensure proper warranty, please return your registration card within two weeks. Record Serial Number the serial number from the back of the VCR Date Purchased and the date of purchase in the space below. Dealer Keep your purchase...
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards, Water and Moisture...
  • Page 4 18, Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock, Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 19 Servicing-Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
  • Page 5 Quick Reference Guide 7b record a Program now lb record a Program 7b record a Program when let it stop automatically you're away Insert the cassette. Insert the cassette. Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button an the Select the channel by pressing the remote control.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents • FOREWORD • Safety Instructions ..................• Getting Started ....................• OVERVIEWS • Front View of the VCR ................... • Rear View of the VCR ................... • Display Indicators ..................• Infrared Remote Control ................• CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER •...
  • Page 7 Contents (cont.) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • REWINDING AND FAST-FORWARDING iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette ........... iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ..............iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii • Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame ............iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    Safety Instructions iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using this video cassette iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii recorder. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii _ The lightning flash with the arrowhead in the triangle is a warning sign alerting you to iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii daogNo°Tuo_VE°ltTg_ivcidethepr°duct"...

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Thank you for purchasing a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR). Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box. REMOTE CONTROL COAXIAL CABLE OWNER'S COAXIAL CABLE CABLES & BATTERIES "AAA" & RF ADAPTORS INSTRUCTIONS (EUROPE) &POWERADAPTOR...

  • Page 10: Front View Of The Vcr

    Front View of the VCR VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT RECORD RESET BUTTON POWER BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON PLAY EJECT BUTTON BUTTON V_DEO AUDIO CHANNEL SYSTEM STANDARD PAUSE/STILL STOP iNPUT JACK INPUT BUTTONS OUTPUT SELECTION BUTTON BUTTON JACKS BUTTONS Rear View of the VCR AUDIO AUDIO RC A VIDEO...

  • Page 11: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators Timer indicator Conversion indicator Multi-function display Recording speed ir_dicator Output select indicator Hi-Fi indicator Cassette in/out indicator SQPB Indicator Audio Level meter Input select indicator INDEX Indicator Infrared Remote Control SAMSUNG POWER REC.SPEED BUTTON PICTURE SEARCH BUTTON...

  • Page 12: Worldwide Vcr Background

    TV broadcasting systems around the world hinder the worldwide exchange of video tapes. The Samsung $V-5OOOW overcomes the incompatibility of different TV broadcasting systems through sophisticated digital technology, allowing any standard VHS tape to be played on any TV, anywhere in the world (with free voltage).
  • Page 13 Multi-System VCR vs Worldwide The Worldwide VCR is similar to the Multi-System VCR in that it will play back tapes recorded in any ....... iiiiiiiiiiiiiii _u,t,-_,_em_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The TV must correspond to the system of the tape being...

  • Page 14: System Conversion With The Worldwide Vcr

    System Conversion with the Worldwide System conversion is the most complex digital process undertaken by the Worldwide VCR, converting iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii the "input" into a different "output'; eg from NTSC to PAL, or from PAL to SECAM. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii...

  • Page 15: Vcr

    PAL'M SECAM SV_5000W ASA PLAYBACK V CR AS A PLAYBACK VCR Corresponding SAMSUNG Worldwide VCR 2ridVCR sv-g000W ASA RECORDING VCR ASA RECOROtNG VCR A.yVCR SAMSUNG...
  • Page 16 Adapter 8mm CAMCORDEB AS A PLAYBACK VCB 2nd VCR AS A PLAYBACK VCR Corresponding Carncolder Corresponding VCB iiii SV-5000W SV=5000W AS A RECORDING VCB AS A RECORDING VCR SAMSUNG Worldwide $AMSUNG Any VHS Tape...

  • Page 17: Deciding How To Connect Your Vcr

    Deciding How to Connect Your VCR You must take into account various factors when deciding how to connect your various audio and/or video systems. • Typesofconnectorsavailableonyoursystems. • SystemsconnectedpermanentlytotheVCR(satellitereceiverforexample)orfromtimeto time (camcorder for example). Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors. Connector Location Type...

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Vcr To The Tv

    Connecting Your VCR to the TV To receive television programs from an over-the-air or cable television network, a signal must be received from one of the following sources, _, An outdoor antenna, _, An indoor antenna, @ A cable television system, Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched...

  • Page 19: Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: • purchase the video cassette recorder ; or • 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.

  • Page 20: User Setl Setting

    USER SET1 Setting The user set is initially set at the factory. If you want to make any changes to the USER SET, please follow the instructions below. Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. Press the *,., ._ button to select user set.

  • Page 21: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Your VCR contains a 12H/24H clock and calendar used to: • preset your VCR to record a program automatically. You must set the date and time when: • you purchase the video cassette recorder; or •...

  • Page 22: Setting The Vcr Re Out System

    Setting the VCR RF out System The VCR RF out system and channel is used to connect the ................... SV-5OOOW to a TV with RF coaxial jacks. The RF out system is automatically set by country selection (See page 15). If your selection of the country set is CANADA, the RF out system is automatically...

  • Page 23: Setting The Rf Out Channel

    Setting the RF OUT CHANNEL The initial setting of the RF OUT channel is off. In order to view signals from the RF out connector on your TV, you must set the RF OUT channel on the VCR matches the TV channel. Press MENU on the remote control COUNTRY Result:...

  • Page 24: Presetting The Stations Automatically

    Presetting the Stations Automatically Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts, It can also receive cable television broadcasts, You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: • automatically;or manually (see page 21). •...

  • Page 25: Presetting The Stations Manually

    Presetting the Stations Manually Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television broadcasts, It can also receive cable television broadcasts, You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can be done: • automatically (see page 20) ; or •...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Cassette Type

    Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted. Press MENU on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. Press the ,=-or •...

  • Page 27: Recording A Program

    i Recording a Program Before recording a program, you must have preset the corres- ponding channel (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 20 and 21. Switch on the television. To monitor the program being recorded, select the television AV input.

  • Page 28: Recording A Program With Automatic Stop

    Recording a Program with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours of programs. Your VCR stops automatically after the preset length of time. i¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸_ a i¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸¸a Switch on the television. Select the AV input on the television for use with your VCR. Insert the cassette on which the program is to be recorded.

  • Page 29: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature enables you to preset the VCR to record a program up to one month before it is to be broadcast. Up to six programs can be preset. (_"_ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct, If not, refer to page 17.

  • Page 30: Vcr Plus+ Recording (America Only)

    VCR Plus+ Recording (AMERICA Only) VCR Plus+ selects programs to be recorded with a Plus Code number, usually found in most of the program listings. Before using VCR Plus+, you must set up your Guide Channel Set clock first (page 17). To enter a Plus Code, press the TIMER button.

  • Page 31: Vcr Plus+ Set Up (America Only)

    VCR Plus+ Set up (AMERICA Only) With VCR Plus+, each channel is assigned a VCR Plus+ guide number, which can be found in most TV program guides. If your VCR comes with VCR Plus+, you can use this system when recording.

  • Page 32: Checking A Preset Recording

    Checking a Preset Recording You can check your preset recordings: • whenyouhavefinishedpresettingtheVCR;or • if you have forgotten which programs will be recorded, Press the TIMER button and select STANDARD TIMER. Result: The preset programs are displayed. Press the • or w- button to select the required program. Press the ,_ button to select the CH.

  • Page 33: Playing A Cassette

    Playing a Cassette This function enables you to play back any pre-recorded cassette. Switch on both the television and your VCR. Select the television AV or AUX input. Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the cassette is intact, press PLAY (_).
  • Page 34 Receiving Stereo Broadcasts The VCR can receive and record stereo broadcasts. It can also be set to record the secondary audio program (SAP) of any broadcast with second language audio, The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi linear tracks on the tape.

  • Page 35: Sqpb (Super Vhs Quasi Playback)

    SQPB (Super VHS Quasi PlayBack) This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, not for recording. Press MENU on the remote control and select user set. Press the ,w-and ,_ buttons to select USER SE_2. Press the _- and ,_ buttons to set SgPEto o_. [_"...

  • Page 36: Adjusting Picture Sharpness

    Adjusting Picture Sharpness The Picture Sharpness feature enables you to adjust the sharpness of the image according to your own preferences, During playback, press the PICTURE button. Result: The picture bar appears. Press the _ and ._ buttons until the picture is adjusted to your liking.

  • Page 37: Rewinding And Fast-Forwarding A Cassette

    Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette You can: • rewind or fast-forward a cassette without seeing the picture on the television, • search for a given sequence forwards or backwards on the tape, press: rewind the tape without REW (_1) when the cassette is stopped. viewing the picture rewind the tape while REW (_1) when the cassette is playing...

  • Page 38: Playing A Sequence Frame By Frame

    Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame can: @ stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ; and @ advance one frame at a time. No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame, Press the PLAY (_) button to start playing the cassette. Press the P/Still button (11) to stop the tape at a given frame.

  • Page 39: Strobe

    STROBE You can see still images in succession. Press the STROBE button during playback. Result: "STROBE" is displayed on the screen. A Discrete image is displayed on screen similar to SLOW mode. Press the +/- button to vary the speed of the STROBE mode. To exit the STROBE mode, press the STROBE button.

  • Page 40: Searching For A Specific Sequence

    Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an "index" automatically marked on the tape when recording starts. POW£R The Search function enables you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows•...

  • Page 41: Using The Tape Counter

    Using the Tape Counter The tape counter: € indicates the elapsed time in the play and record modes (hours, minutes and seconds) ; € is reset when a cassette is inserted in the VCR; and € enablesyoutofindthebeginningofasequenceeasily. (_1" To enable the remaining time to be calculated correctly, you must indicate the type of cassette being used, See...

  • Page 42: Using The Assemble Edit Function

    Using the Assemble Edit Function This function enables to start a new recording at a specific position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene change. insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR. Press the PLAY button (_) to start playback.

  • Page 43: Connecting Other Equipment To Your Vcr

    I Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your VCR in different ways. The following illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities, The LINE 1 input connectors on the front of the VCR are used to input Camcorder signals from equipment such as camcorders, VCRs or stereo sound...

  • Page 44: Recording From Another Vcr Or Camcorder

    Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder You can copy a cassette on your Samsung VCR from another video source such as another VCR or a camcorder. It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecorded cassettes or to re-record...

  • Page 45: Tv System Conversion

    TV System Conversion You can convert the input signal into the desired TV system. Connect the RCA audio/video cable into the LINE 1 IN jacks on the front of the VCR. Press the INPUT SYSTEM button on remote control to select the input signal.

  • Page 46: Conversion Recording

    You can convert the signal recorded on a tape to another format on a second tape. Connect the RCA Audio/Video cable to the input on the front of the Samsung VCR (SV-5000W) Insert the tape to record. Connect the other end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the output connectors of another VCR (see page 39).

  • Page 47: Hi-Fi Audio System

    Hi-Fi Audio System To provide true Hi-Fi audio sound with video entertainment and, at the same time, compatibility with regular VHS tapes, your VCR employs a new(y-developed audio recording system. Hi-Fi audio signals (2-channel) are recorded deep into the tape's magnetic coating and the video signal is recorded on top of the audio signals in a shallower layer.

  • Page 48: Audio Dubbing A Pre-Recorded Cassette

    Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: a CD player; a microphone connected to a sound system ; or a cassette player. Note: Audio dubbing is applicable only to the linear audio track, Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate output on your sound system (CD/eassette player for example).

  • Page 49: Recording An Fm Simulcast Program

    Recording an FM Simulcast Program The FM Simulcast feature enables you to record: • the picture received on the VCR's tuner; • the sound received from an external source via the LINE 1 RCA input connectors on the front of the VCR. You wish to record a concert transmitted simultaneously on television and radio to take advantage of FM stereo sound,...

  • Page 50: Locking Your Vcr

    Locking Your VCR The playback functions on your VCR can be locked to prevent the VCR from being used by young children. You can still watch television programs via the VCR but you cannot insert or play a cassette. To lock the VCR, hold down the P/STILL (II) button for approximately five seconds.

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Recording system Rotary head azimuth recording, luminance signal FM recording system. Chrominance signal down converted phase shift recording system (NTSC, PAL, PAL-M). Chrominance signal down converted direct recording system (MESECAM). Chrominance signal 1/4 frequency countdown direct recording system (SECAM). Color system NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, SECAM Tuning system...

  • Page 52: Troubleshooting Guide

    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 ; and • . a clear description of the problem. Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG authorized service center,...

  • Page 53: Glossary Of Terms

    Glossary of Terms To help you understand the main technical terms used in this booklet and take full advantage of the features on your VCR, here are a few definitions. Tuner Element in the VCR used to decode the signals received via the antenna or cable A tuner can only receive one broadcast at a time but you can use the tuner in your VCR to record one program while watching a different program via the tuner in your television.

  • Page 54: World Broadcast Systems

    World Broadcast Systems iiiiii SECAM NTSC Gambia France Bahamas China Country Afghanistan Argentina Brazil Angola Egypt Bulgaria Barbados Korea Albania, Algeria Paraguay Botswana CIS (USSR) Bermuda Australia (North) Uruguay Hong Kong Iraq Congo Cambodia Bolivia South Africa Lebanon Austria, Azores Czech Republic Canada Bahrain...

  • Page 55: International Service Network

    Web site : http://www.samsungelectronics.com Web site : http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk • North & Latin America France Tel: 33-10-4938-6569 U.S.A (United States America) Tel: 973-691-6200/1-800-Samsung Web site : http://www.samsung.fr Web site : http://www.sosimple.com Germany Canada Te{ : 49-6196-66-1900 Tel: 905-819-5031/1-800-Samsung Web site : http://www.samsung.de Web site : http://www.samsungcanada.cam...
  • Page 56 ELECTRONICS...

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