Samsung SV-3000 User Manual [en, en]
VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-3000 SV-910
Instruction Manual
SV-900
SV-810
SV-800
www.samsungvcr.com
PAL NTSC
About this manual
Contents
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Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Your Owner’s Instructions contain much valuable information on setting up and
using your VCR. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full
advantage of your VCR’s features.
The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-3000, SV-910, SV-900,SV-810,and
SV-800.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
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(
SV-3000
): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example
SV-3000
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.
Features Chart
Feature
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
Changing recording speed (SP/LP)
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable
Dual VCR/TV remote Control
Front SHUTTLE
Hi-Fi
A2/NICAM
Audio Dubbing a
Pre- recorded Cassette
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◆ FOREWORD
■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 5
◆ VCR OVERVIEWS
■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 6
■ Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 7
■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8
■ Display Indicator............................................................................................ 9
■ Accessories................................................................................................... 9
◆ CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■ Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 10
■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. 11
■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable................................. 11
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■ Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR................................................... 12
■ Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 13
■ Tuning your Television for the VCR............................................................... 14
◆ SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■ Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 15
■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 15
■ Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information ..................................................... 16
■ Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 16
■ Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 17
■ Selecting the RF OUT sound Mode............................................................... 17
■ Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 18
■ Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 19
■ Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 20
■ Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 21
◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 22
■ Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 22
■ NICAM
■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 24
■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 24
■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 25
■ Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 26
■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 27
■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 27
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(SV-3000 only)................................................................................ 23
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Safety Instructions
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◆ PLAYING BACK
■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 28
■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 28
■ Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 29
■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 30
■ Selecting the Audio Mute Mode
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■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode
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(SV-910/SV-900/SV-810/SV-800 Only)
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(SV-3000 only)........................................ 31
◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
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(SV-3000/SV-910/SV-900 Only).................................................................. 32
■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 32
■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 33
■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds
■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 34
■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 35
■ Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 35
■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 36
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(SV-3000 only)............................ 33
◆ ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■ Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable.................................................... 37
■ Audio Dubbing a Per-recorded Cassette
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(SV-3000/SV-910/SV-900 Only).................................................................. 38
■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 39
■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 39
◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control ............................................... 40
■ Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 41
■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 42
◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS
■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 43
■ TV Frequency Table...................................................................................... 44
The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.
Do NOT expose the VCR to
extreme temperature conditions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the VCR to
direct sunlight.
Do NOT expose the VCR to
any liquids.
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Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.
During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.
If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
Symbols
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NoteImportantHold downPress/push
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Option
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
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Front View of the VCR
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO L AUDIO R
LINE IN 2
PROG
REC STOP PLAY
REW
F.F
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EJECT
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 2
PROG
REC STOP
I II P/S
REW
F.F
REC STOP
PROG
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EJECT
STANDBY/ON
REW
F.F
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VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN
Rear View of the VCR
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(SV-3000)
EJECT BUTTON
LINE IN 2 VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET
(SV-910/SV-810)
EJECT BUTTON
LINE IN 2 VIDEO
INPUT SOCKETS
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 AUDIO L,
R INPUT SOCKETS
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 AUDIO
INPUT SOCKETS
PROGRAM
SELECTION
BUTTONS
PROGRAM
SELECTION
BUTTONS
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
RECORD
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
RECORD
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
SHUTTLE RING
PLAY BUTTON
REW
BUTTON
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON
(SV-3000)
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
AUDIO L, R INPUT
SOCKETS
AUDIO L, R OUTPUT
SOCKETS
(SV-910/SV-900/SV-810/SV-800)
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
AUDIO INPUT
SOCKET
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(SV-900/SV-800)
EJECT BUTTON
LINE IN VIDEO
INPUT SOCKETS
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
LINE IN AUDIO
INPUT SOCKETS
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
PROGRAM
SELECTION
BUTTONS
RECORD
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
REW
BUTTON
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
PLAY
BUTTON
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
AUDIO OUTPUT
SOCKET
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SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
TV VCR INPUT
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
AUDIO
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
DISP./
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Infrared Remote Control
Display Indicator
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SLOW BUTTON ★(SV-3000 SV-910/SV-900
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
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(SV-910/SV-900/SV-810/SV-800 ONLY)
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
★
(SV-3000 ONLY)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON
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(SV-3000/SV-910/SV-900 ONLY)
ONLY)
TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION /
TRACKING BUTTONS
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
1 2 3 4 5
VIDEO STEREO
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1 Cassette loaded indicator
2 PLAY indicator
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5 REC indicator
6 STEREO indicator (
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SV-3000 Only)
Accessories
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
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REMOTE CONTROL
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
COAXIAL CABLE
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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
II
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 2
II
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
R L
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
R L
VIDEO L AUDIO R
LINE IN 2
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable
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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
(camcorder for example)
Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
LINE IN 1 Rear Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Satellite receiver
LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio system
Audio/Video Rear Audio/Video RCA Out ◆ Television
output ◆ Other VCR
OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial
coaxial ◆
☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that all elements are
switched off
Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions
and associated safety precautions.
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◆ Television
◆ Other VCR
◆ Camcorder
◆ Audio system
Cable television network
◆ Satellite receiver
To receive television programmes a signal must be received from
one of the following sources:
◆ An outdoor aerial
◆ An indoor aerial
◆ A cable television network
◆ A satellite receiver
☛ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are
switched off
before connecting the cables.
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1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked on the
rear of your VCR.
3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your VCR.
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television.
5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you
can also connect your VCR to the television via the RCA cable
(see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of
connection.
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TV
4
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable
TV
Aerial
SV-3000
2
RF
coaxial
cable
You can connect your VCR to the television using the RCA 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
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
2 Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio output socket on the rear
of the VCR.
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.
Aerial
SV-910/SV-900/SV-810/SV-800
before connecting the cables.
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Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR
II
VIDEO AUDIO
AUX
II
TV
LINE IN 1
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE OUT
Plug & Auto Set Up
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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 RCA input/output connectors on the front of the VCR are used
for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
SV-3000
VIDEO L AUDIO R
VIDEO AUDIO
AUX
LINE IN 1
LINE OUT
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
SV-910/SV-900/SV-810/SV-800
VIDEO AUDIO
LINE IN 1
LINE OUT
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
Camcorder
VCR
Sound system
Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the
mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The
process takes a few minutes. Your VCR will then be ready for use.
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2 Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result
: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
3 Select the required language by pressing the
4 Press OK to store the language selected.
Result
: A message appears.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
◆ The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
or❷
buttons.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
7 This will only happen if you have tuned TV to VCR or AV cables
are connected and TV is switched to AV.
◆
Auto preset can be performed by pressing (STOP) on the
➢
VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape
inserted.
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
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TV
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