Samsung SV-5000W User Manual

WORLDWIDE VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER

SV-5000W

Owner’s Instructions

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EWINDING AND FAST-FORWARDING

■ Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette................................................... 33

■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 33

■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 34

■ Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... 34

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PECIAL FUNCTION

■ STROBE........................................................................................................ 35

■ ART ............................................................................................................... 35

■ MONITOR...................................................................................................... 35

◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE

■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 36

■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 37

◆ ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES

■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 38

■ Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR................................................... 39

■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 40

■ TV System Conversion.................................................................................. 41

■ Playback Conversion..................................................................................... 41

■ Conversion Recording................................................................................... 42

■ Hi-Fi Audio System........................................................................................ 43

■ Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette....................................................... 44

■ Recording an FM Simulcast Program............................................................ 45

◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS

■ Locking Your VCR......................................................................................... 46

■ Resetting Your VCR...................................................................................... 46

■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 47

◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS

■ Troubleshooting Guide.................................................................................. 48

◆ GLOSSARY

■ Glossary of Terms......................................................................................... 49

◆ WORLD BROADCAST SYSTEMS 50

◆ INTERNATIONAL SERVICE NETWORK 51

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Contents

◆ FOREWORD

■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 4

■ Getting Started .............................................................................................. 5

◆ VCR OVERVIEWS

■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 6

■ Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 6

■ Display Indicators.......................................................................................... 7

■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 7

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ONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

■ Worldwide VCR Background ........................................................................ 8

■ Worldwide TV Color System.......................................................................... 8

■ Multi-System VCR vs Worldwide VCR.......................................................... 9

■ System Conversion with the Worldwide VCR................................................ 10

■ Tape Conversion with the Worldwide VCR ................................................... 11

■ Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 13

■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV.................................................................... 14

◆ SETTING UP YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

■ Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control................................................ 15

■ Initial Setup.................................................................................................... 15

■ User Set1 Setting .......................................................................................... 16

■ User Set2 Setting .......................................................................................... 16

■ Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 17

■ To turn On-Screen Information on/off............................................................ 17

■ Setting the VCR RF out System.................................................................... 18

■ Setting the RF OUT CHANNEL..................................................................... 19

■ Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 20

■ Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 21

◆ RECORDING TELEVISION

BROADCASTS

■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 22

■ Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 22

■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 22

■ Recording a Program .................................................................................... 23

■ Stopping a Recording Temporarily................................................................ 23

■ Recording a Program with Automatic Stop.................................................... 24

■ Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 25

■ VCR Plus+ Recording (AMERICA only)........................................................ 26

■ VCR Plus+ Set up (AMERICA only).............................................................. 27

■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 28

■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 28

◆ PLAYING BACK

■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 29

■ Selecting the PLAY SYSTEM Mode.............................................................. 29

■ Receiving Stereo Broadcasts........................................................................ 30

■ Receiving SAP Broadcasts............................................................................ 30

■ SQPB (Super VHS Quasi PlayBack)............................................................. 31

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 31

■ Adjusting Picture Sharpness ......................................................................... 32

■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode.................................................................. 32

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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.

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 the VCR’s features.

The manual is organized as follows:

◆ A series of step-by-step procedures for each function available forms the main body of the

manual.

◆ You can consult the glossary on page 49, to obtain an explanation of the main technical terms

used throughout this manual.

◆ On pages 6 and 7, you will find illustrations of the VCR (front and rear), the display and the

remote control unit to help you find the buttons and understand the symbols displayed.

Preparing Your Video Cassette Recorder

Before being able to play and record video cassettes, you must prepare and connect your VCR.

◆ Insert batteries in the remote control.

◆ Connect your VCR to the television.

◆ Set the date and time used to display information on the television screen.

◆ Preset the stations.

All these operations are essential so you must follow the step-by-step instructions carefully.

REMOTE CONTROL
& BATTERIES “AAA”

OWNER’S

INSTRUCTIONS

& POWER ADAPTOR

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COAXIAL CABLE
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The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using this video cassette
recorder.

The lightning flash with the arrowhead in the triangle is a warning sign alerting you to
dangerous voltage inside the product.

DO NOT OPEN THE VCR.

HH

5°C (41°F)

40°C (104°F)

10% 75%

THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL

ENVIRONMENTS.

Safety Instructions

Do NOT expose the VCR to
extreme temperature conditions
(below 5°C(41°F) and above
40°C(104°F) 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.

Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.

During a storm and/or lightning,
unplug the VCR from the AC
outlet and antenna.

If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.

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VIDEO
OUTPUT 2
JACK

VIDEO
OUTPUT 1
JACK

RCA VIDEO
INPUT JACK

ANTENNA IN
RF CONNECTOR

Front View of the VCR

Rear View of the VCR

RCA AUDIO L, R
OUTPUT 2 JACKS

RCA AUDIO
L, R OUTPUT 1
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RCA AUDIO
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OUT TO TV

RF CONNECTOR

AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT

SCART (EURO-21) JACK

VPS PDC
SLP VCR

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MENU SELECTION SHIFT BUTTONS

AUTO TRACKING BUTTON

TRACKING BUTTONS

SLOW BUTTONS

MENU BUTTON

JOG/SHUTTLE RING

VCR POWER BUTTON

EJECT BUTTON

TIMER PROGRAM BUTTON

AUDIO OUT SELECTION BUTTON

TUNER, SC, AV, LINE 1, LINE 2
SELECTION BUTTON

CH UP/DOWN BUTTONS
STROBE, ART UP(+), DOWN(-) BUTTONS
CLR/RST BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD SEARCH BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON

OUTPUT SYSTEM BUTTON

MENU SELECTION UP/DOWN BUTTONS

PICTURE BUTTON

REC.SPEED BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON

CLK/COUNT BUTTON

NUMERIC BUTTONS

100 BUTTON

PLAY BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE

PICTURE SEARCH BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON

MONITOR BUTTON

INPUT SYSTEM BUTTON

OK BUTTON

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Display Indicators

Infrared Remote Control

1 Timer indicator
2 Recording speed indicator
3 Cassette in/out indicator
4 Input select indicator

5 Conversion indicator
6 Output select indicator
7 SQPB Indicator
8 INDEX Indicator

9 Multi-function display
10 Hi-Fi indicator
11 Audio Level meter

SYSTEM STANDARD
OUTPUT SELECTION
BUTTONS

CHANNEL
BUTTONS

RECORD
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RESET
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RCA VIDEO
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RCA AUDIO
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STOP
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PAUSE/STILL
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POWER
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VIDEO CASSETTE
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Multi-System VCR vs Worldwide VCRWorldwide VCR Background

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Worldwide TV Color System

Many countries have different TV signal formats, with no exchangeability between them. This makes it
impossible to play back or record tapes with different signal formats. This worldwide common VCR
overcomes this problem by converting the signal format of any tape into the format you desire.

Comparison of TV color systems

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Classification of TV color systems by country

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NTSC : Korea, U.S., Canada, Japan, Taiwan, and Philippines

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PAL : United Kingdom, Germany, Western Europe, China, and Singapore

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SECAM : France, Eastern Europe, and CIS

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PAL-M : Brazil

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PAL-N : Argentina (The tape is the same as that of PAL)

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NTSC4.43 : Pseudo NTSC signal which is made to use NTSC tape in the Middle East

(The tape is the same as that of NTSC3.58)

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MESECAM : The name of a tape which uses the SECAM signal recording method.

The output signal during playback is SECAM signal.

* SV-5000W accepts all worldwide Broadcasting systems except SECAM-L (France region).

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Worldwide Broadcasting system is B/G, I, D/K, M, N, L.

Number of
scanning lines

Field
frequency

Line frequency
Color signal

modulation
system

Color signal
frequency

Burst signal

NTSC NTSC4.43 PAL-M PAL PAL-N SECAM

MESECAM

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625

3.579545
MHz

Fixed phase Inverted by 1 H

DR.DB alternation

FM modulation

4.433619
MHz

3.575611
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4.433619
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3.582056
MHz

DB 4.25MHz
DR 4.40625MHz

60Hz 50Hz

15.734kHz

15.625kHz

Sub carrier suppression quadrature modulation

“Worldwide Communication through VCR”

Today, the Video Recorder is a major media and communication tool, used for both business and home
entertainment. Furthermore, the emergence of the camcorder has extended the versatility of video
enabling home video making.

Video communication is increasingly becoming a global medium, but different TV broadcasting systems
around the world hinder the worldwide exchange of video tapes.

The Samsung SV-5000W 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).

The Worldwide VCR is similar to the Multi-System VCR in that it will play back tapes recorded in any
TV Broadcasting System. However, there are a few key differences:

NTSC

PAL

SECAM

NTSC PAL SECAM

SV-5000W Worldwide VCR

Multi-System VCR

With a Multi-System VCR:

The TV must correspond to the system of the tape being
played, otherwise, a Multi-System TV is also required;

Tape duplication with system conversion (eg NTSC to PAL) is
not possible.

With the Worldwide VCR:

Tapes can be played on any TV monitor;

Recordings can be made in any TV Broadcasting System,
even if the tape is of a different system;

Tape duplication with system conversion is possible.

ANY TV

NTSC PAL SECAM

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System conversion is the most complex digital process undertaken by the Worldwide VCR, converting
the “input” into a different “output”, eg from NTSC to PAL, or from PAL to SECAM.

One of the most useful functions of the Worldwide VCR is the combination of tape duplication and
system conversion, more simply known as “Tape Conversion”. This allows the user to copy, for
example, a SECAM tape and simultaneously convert it to PAL or NTSC. This is particularly useful for
duplicating home video camcorder recordings and sending them to friends or relatives abroad.

NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM

NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM

ANY TV

I

INPUT SELECTION

II

OUTPUT SELECTION

III

SYSTEM CONVERSION

VCR automatically selects the

correct TV broadcast system of

the input signal:

INPUT OUTPUT

NTSC

(3.58)

NTSC 4.43

PAL
PAL-M
PAL-N

SECAM

NTSC (3.58)
NTSC 4.43

PAL
PAL-M
PAL-N

SECAM

MESECAM (TAPE ONLY)

VCR digitally converts scanning
lines, frequency fields and color
signal into the desired system as

selected in step ll.

A. When RECORDING

The ‘input’ is the external TV

signal or the output from a

second VCR or LDP

B. During PLAYBACK

The ‘input’ comes from the

tape loaded for playback

The broadcast system of the

tape - on which the recording is

to be made - is selected on

the VCR ‘output’ panel

Recording in the desired
TV system

The broadcast system of the
TV - on which playback is to

be viewed - is selected on

the VCR ‘output’ panel

Playback can be viewed
on any monitor

A. TV RECORDING

ANY TAPE

B. PLAYBACK

ANY TAPE

Output:

Input signal converted to the

system of the tape loaded

Input Output

LINE IN

Input signal to be
recorded

NTSC

PAL

PAL-M

SECAM

MESECAM

NTSC

PAL

PAL-M

SECAM

MESECAM

NTSC

PAL

PAL-M

SECAM

MESECAM

NTSC

PAL

PAL-M

SECAM

MESECAM

NTSC
PAL
PAL-M
PAL-N

SECAM
MESECAM

NTSC
NT4.43

PAL

PAL-N

PAL-M

SECAM

Any VHS Tape

Any VHS Tape

SV-5000W

AS A PLAYBACK VCR

SAMSUNG

Worldwide VCR

2nd VCR

AS A RECORDING VCR

Any VCR

SV-5000W

AS A RECORDING VCR

SAMSUNG

Worldwide VCR

2nd VCR

AS A PLAYBACK VCR

Corresponding VCR

VHS Tape

Corresponding

Any VHS Tape

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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.

◆ Types of connectors available on your systems.

◆ Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or from time to

time (camcorder for example).

Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors.

Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use

AV Rear SCART In/Out ◆ Television

LINE Rear Audio/Video RCA Out ◆ Television

◆ Other VCR

LINE 1 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio system

◆ Camcorder

◆ Other VCR

LINE 2 Rear Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio system

◆ Camcorder

◆ Satellite receiver

◆ Other VCR

OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television

coaxial

IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Antenna

coaxial ◆ Cable television network

☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that all units are

switched off

.

Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions
and associated safety precautions.

TV

EURO AV

VIDEO

OUT 2

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L

AUDIO

OUT 1

R AU

VIDEO

LINE1 IN

AUDIO

LR

R - AUDIO - L VIDEO

LINE 2 IN

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Any 8mm Tape

8mm CAMCORDER

AS A PLAYBACK VCR

Corresponding

Camcorder

Any VHS Tape

SV-5000W

AS A RECORDING VCR

SAMSUNG Worldwide

VCR

SV-5000W

AS A RECORDING VCR

SAMSUNG

Worldwide VCR

Any VHS-C
Tape

VHS-C Tape
Adapter

2nd VCR

AS A PLAYBACK VCR

Corresponding VCR

Any VHS Tape

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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.

1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery

compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.

2 Insert two AAA or equivalent batteries (supplied), taking care to

respect the polarities.

◆ + on the battery with + on the remote control.

◆ – on the battery with – on the remote control.

3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote

control and pushing it back into place.

The VCR automatically displays the initial setup MENU when the
VCR is plugged into the AC outlet for the first time.

1 Plug the VCR into the AC outlet.

Result

: The LANGUAGE SET is displayed.

2 Press the , and OK button to select your favorite language.

Result

: The COUNTRY SET is displayed.

3 Press the ,

,

button to select your country region.

Result

: The country list is displayed.

4 Press the ,

,

and OK button to select your country.

➢ If your country does not appear in the country list, then

select OTHERS.

Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control

Initial Setup

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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 off

before connecting the cables.

1 Remove the 75Ω coaxial 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 antenna on the television.

5 Connect one end of the RCA cable supplied to the output

jacks(OUT1 or OUT2) on the rear of the VCR.

➢ Respect the color coding of the Audio and Video In/Out

cable.

6 Connect one end of the SCART cable to the EURO AV socket on

the rear of the VCR.

7 Plug the other end (of the RCA cable or SCART cable) into the

appropriate connector on the television.

◆ 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.

* NOTICE:

Use the supplied RF adaptors as needed when making RF
connections.
[NTSC/PAL-M Region]

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LANGUAGE SET

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ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ITALIANO
ESPANOL
JAPANESE

#❷

MEMORY:(OK)

**

COUNTRY SET

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EUROPE

❿

AMERICA
ASIA/OCEANIA
MIDDLE EAST/AFRICA

#❷

❿

END:(MENU)

**

AMERICA

**

U.S.A.

❿

CANADA
MEXICO BRAZIL
ARGENTINA CHILE
COLOMBIA VENEZUELA
PERU PANAMA
OTHERS:M

#❷

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MEMORY:(OK)

VIDEO

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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

◆ the power supply remains off for more than 6 hours.

☛ ◆ Do not forget to reset the time when you change

clocks from standard to daylight savings time and vice
versa.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the or button, until the cursor is placed in front of the

CLOCK SET option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result

: The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.

4 Press or to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.

Result

: The option selected flashes.

5 Press the or button to increase or decrease the value.

Result

: The day of the week is displayed automatically.

➢ You can hold the or button down to scroll more quickly

through the values.

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Setting the Date and Time

To turn On-Screen Information on/off

Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and television.
You can choose to display or not to display this information on the

television screen (except for the Index, Timer Programming
function, Picture, which cannot be turned off).

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding or button, until the cursor is placed

in front of the USER SET option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result

: The USER SET1 menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or button, until the cursor is placed

in front of the OSD option.

5 To: Press or , until:

display on-screen information ON is displayed.
turn on-screen information off OFF is displayed.

6 After completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

USER SET1 Setting

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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.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the ,

,

button to select user set.

Result

: The USER SET1 is displayed.

3 Press ,

,

to select the USER SET1 item.

4 Check below to change the item.

* USER SET1

ITEM USAGE COMMENT

TAPE tape length select Select the recording tape type for
SELECT remaining time.

CLOCK 12H/24H mode Select your favorite clock type.
TYPE

PLAY play tape system The VCR automatically selects the
SYSTEM selection play system. If an auto detection

error occurs, then select the play

system manually.
OSD OSD display on/off Initial setting is on.
USER SET2 USER SET2 select Select to go to USER SET2 page.

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M E N U

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TIMER PROGRAMMING

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USER SET
INSTALLATION
LANGUAGE SET
CLOCK SET

#❷

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END:(MENU)

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USER SET1

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TAPE SELECT :E180/

T120
CLOCK TYPE :12H
PLAY SYSTEM :AUTO
OSD :ON
USER SET2

#❷

❿

END:(MENU)

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the ,

,

button to select user set.

Result

: The USER SET1 is displayed.

3 Press ,

,

to select the USER SET2.

4 Press ,

,

to select the USER SET2 menu item.

5 Check below to change the item.

* USER SET2

USER SET2 Setting

ITEM USAGE COMMENT
SAP SAP on/off Initial mode is SAP OFF.
COLOR COLOR or B/W Initial mode is on. Color off mode is

select B/W. If color distortion occurs in

the play or conversion mode, then
select color off mode.

BLUE BLUE SCREEN

Initial setting is blue screen on. If any

SCREEN on/off problem occurs with the blue

screen, then select off.
SQPB S-VHS Playback See page 31.
USER SET1 USER SET1 select Select to go to USER SET1 page.

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TIMER PROGRAMMING

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USER SET
INSTALLATION
LANGUAGE SET
CLOCK SET

#❷

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END:(MENU)

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USER SET1

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TAPE SELECT :E180/

T120
CLOCK TYPE :12H
PLAY SYSTEM :AUTO
OSD :ON

❿

USER SET2

#❷

❿

END:(MENU)

**

USER SET2

**

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SAP :OFF
COLOR :ON
BLUE SCREEN :ON
SQPB :OFF
USER SET1

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❿

END:(MENU)

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M E N U

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TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
LANGUAGE SET

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CLOCK SET

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END:(MENU)

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TIMER PROGRAMMING

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USER SET
INSTALLATION
LANGUAGE SET
CLOCK SET

#❷

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END:(MENU)

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USER SET1

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TAPE SELECT :E180/

T120
CLOCK TYPE :12H
PLAY SYSTEM :AUTO

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OSD :ON
USER SET2

#❷

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END:(MENU)

OUTPUT
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INPUT
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Setting the RF OUT CHANNELSetting the VCR RF out System

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The VCR RF out system and channel is used to connect the
SV-5000W 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 set to CANADA-M system.

If after making your country selection, you have picture distortion
or no sound, you must set the RF out system and channel manually.

Change the RF out system according to the table below.

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RF out

Broadcast

system

NATION

system

MM

U.S.A, CANADA, KOREA,

JAPAN, BRAZIL,--

N M URUGUAY, ARGENTINA,--

B/G G GERMAN, ITALY, SPAIN,--

I I U.K, HONGKONG,--

D/K K CHINA, CIS, --

➢ If you want to know the broadcast system of your

specific country, see the World Broadcast Systems
(page 50).

*SECAM-L(FRANCE) is not available on this VCR.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the or button to select installation.

Result

: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

3 Press the or button to select MANUAL SET UP.

Result

: The MANUAL SET UP menu is displayed.

4 Press the button until the cursor is placed in front of RF OUT

system.

5 Press the or button to change the RF OUT system.

Result

: The RF OUT system is changed.

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.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the or button to select installation.

Result

: The installation MENU is displayed.

3 Press the or button to select MANUAL SET UP.

Result

: The MANUAL SET UP menu is displayed.

4 Press the button until the cursor is placed in front of

RF OUT CHANNEL.

5 Press the or button to change the RF OUT CHANNEL.

Result

: The RF OUT CH is changed.

➢ Your VCR RF out channel may need to be changed if

there is no picture or the picture suffers from interference.
For better picture and sound quality, connect your VCR to

the TV using the RCA cable (if the appropriate RCA input
is available on your TV).

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INSTALLATION

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AUTO SET UP

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MANUAL SET UP

#❷

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END:(MENU)

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MANUAL SET UP

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GUIDE CH SET UP
CH ADD/DELETE

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RF OUT M/G/I/K :M
RF OUT CH 14-69:OFF

116-125

#❷

❿

(END:MENU)

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INSTALLATION

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COUNTRY
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AUTO SET UP

❿

MANUAL SET UP

#❷

❿

END:(MENU)

**

MANUAL SET UP

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GUIDE CH SET UP
CH ADD/DELETE
RF OUT M/G/I/K :M

❿

RF OUT CH 14-69:OFF

116-125

#❷

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END:(MENU)

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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).

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed and the cursor is

automatically placed in front of the AUTO SET UP option.

2 Press the button to select AUTO SET UP.
3 Press OK to start the Auto scanning.

Result

: The AUTO indication flashes on the VCR display.

➢ The number of channels automatically stored by the

VCR depends on the number of channels that have
been found (reception conditions, etc).

4 To exit AUTO TUNING, press the MENU button.

➢ Once the Auto scanning procedure has finished, some channels

may have been stored more than once. Select the channels with
the best reception and delete the ones no longer required.
(see page 21.)

AMERICA
CANADA

PRESS (OK) TO CONTINUE

(MENU) TO EXIT

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

CH 2

END:(MENU)

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INSTALLATION

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AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP

#❷

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END:(MENU)

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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

◆ manually.

1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding or button, until the cursor is placed

in front of the INSTALLATION option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result

: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or button, until the cursor is placed

in front of the MANUAL SET UP option.

5 Press the corresponding or button, until the cursor is placed

in front of the CH ADD/DELETE option.

6 Press the or button to select channel that you want to

memorize or delete.

If you:

wish to store the ◆ press OK button to memorize current
displayed channel channel.

wish to delete the ◆ press CLR/RST button to delete current
channel displayed channel.

7 Press OK button to memorize.

Result

: The selected channel is memorized.

8 Press CLR/RST button to delete.

Result

: The selected channel is deleted.

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M E N U

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TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET

❿

INSTALLATION
LANGUAGE SET
CLOCK SET

#❷

❿

END:(MENU)

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INSTALLATION

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COUNTRY
ANT./CATV:ANTENNA
AUTO SET UP

❿

MANUAL SET UP

#❷

❿

END:(MENU)

**

MANUAL SET UP

**

GUIDE CH SET UP

❿

CH ADD/DELETE
RF OUT M/G/I/K :M
RF OUT CH 14-69:60

116-125

#❷

❿

END:(MENU)

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CH ADD/DELETE

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CANADA

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CH : 3(ADDED)
MFT : -

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➛❿!!!!!!!!!

DELETE:CLR/RST

END:(MENU)

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Recording a Program

Before recording a program, you must have preset the corres­ponding channel (unless you are recording via an external video
source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 20 and 21.

1 Switch on the television.
2 To monitor the program being recorded, select the television AV

input.

3 Insert the cassette on which the program is to be recorded.

Result

: The VCR is switched on automatically.

4 Select:

◆

the desired channel to be recorded using the CH

( or )
buttons ;
or

◆ the AV source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or

external video source.

Result

: The channel number is displayed and the program can

be seen on the television.

5 Select the recording speed by pressing the REC.SPEED button as

many times as required (see page 22).

6 Press the REC button for at least one second to start recording.

Result

:

The record indicator appears on the television and VCR
display. An index is recorded on the tape (see page 36).

7 To stop recording, press STOP ( ) once.

➢ ◆ If the cassette is ejected when you start recording,

check that the safety tab is intact or the opening is
covered with adhesive tape.

◆ If you reach the end of the tape while recording, the
cassette rewinds automatically.

You can stop recording temporarily (pause mode), to avoid
recording commercials or to change channels for example.

To: press:

stop recording temporarily P/STILL ( ).
start recording again P/STILL ( ) or REC.

☛ If the VCR is left in pause mode for more than ten

minutes, recording will be stopped automatically to
protect the heads and the cassette.

Stopping a Recording Temporarily

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You can record a cassette at two different speeds:

PAL/SECAM/MESECAM NTSC/PAL-M

◆ SP (Standard Play) ◆ SP (Standard Play)

◆ LP (Long Play) ◆ SLP (Super Long Play)

In Long Play or Super Long Play modes:

◆ the recording is of a slightly lower quality.

To record a cassette: Press the REC.SPEED button on the

remote control, until:

in standard play mode SP is displayed.
in long play mode LP is displayed (PAL/SECAM/MESECAM).
in super long play mode SLP is displayed (NTSC/PAL-M).

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.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the or button, until the cursor is placed in front of the

USER SET option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result

: The cursor is set to the TAPE SELECT option.

4 Press the or button as many times as required, until the

correct cassette length is displayed.

E180/T120 E240/T160
E 300 E260/T180

5 Press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Selecting the Recording Speed

Type

Recording Time

PAL/ SECAM NTSC
E-180/T120 180 mins 120 mins
E-240/T160 240 mins 160 mins
E-260/T180 260 mins 180 mins
E-300 300 mins

Protecting a Recorded Cassette

Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.
When this tab has been removed, you cannot

record on the tape.

1 If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small

screwdriver.

2 To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover

the hole with adhesive tape.

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USER SET1

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TAPE SELECT :E180/

T120
CLOCK TYPE :12H
PLAY SYSTEM :AUTO
OSD :ON
USER SET2

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END:(MENU)

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DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB

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P/STILL

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REC

DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB

STOP

P/STILL

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Using the Timer Programming Feature

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This function enables you to record up to nine hours of programs.
Your VCR stops automatically after the preset length of time.

1 Switch on the television.
2 Select the AV input on the television for use with your VCR.
3 Insert the cassette on which the program is to be recorded.

Result

: The VCR is switched on automatically.

4 Select:

◆

the station to be recorded using the

CH

( or )

buttons ;

or

◆ the AV source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner or

external video source

Result

: The channel number is displayed and the program can

be seen on the television.

5 Select the recording speed by pressing the REC.SPEED button as

many times as required (see page 22).

6 Press the REC button for at least one second to start recording.

Result

: The record indicator appears on the television screen

and VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape
(see page 36).

7 Press the REC button several times to increase the recording time

in:

◆ 30-minute intervals up to four hours ; or

◆ 1-hour intervals up to nine hours.

Result

: The length is displayed on the VCR and television.

The selected program is recorded for the length of time
requested. At the end of that time, the VCR stops
recording automatically.

8 If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, press POWER.

☛ If the end of the tape is reached while recording:

◆ the recording stops ; and

◆ the VCR automatically turns off.

Recording a Program with Automatic Stop

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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. If the clock has
not been set, the Date/Time Setting function is activated
automatically.

1 Insert the cassette and press the TIMER button.

Result

: The Timer selection is displayed.

2 Press to select the standard timer.
3 Select the required channel by pressing the or button or

INPUT to select the SC, AV, L l or L2 input sources.

4 Press to select the recording day.
5 Select the required day by pressing the or button.

➢

DLY (daily program).

W-SU, W-MO,

....

, W-SA(weekly program).

6 Press to select the recording start time.
7 Select the required hour value by pressing the or button.
8 Press to select the minutes.
9 Select the required minute value by pressing the or button.
10 Press to select the recording stop time.
11 Select the required recording stop time by pressing the or

button, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.

12 Press to select the REC SYSTEM.
13 Select the required recording system value by pressing the

or button. The default value is THROUGH.

14 Press to select the recording speed.
15 Select the required recording speed value by pressing the

or button. The default value is SP.

Result

: If you select AUTO mode, the VCR compares the

timer duration with the remaining time on the cassette.
If the tape is not long enough, the speed automatically
changes from SP to LP/SLP.

16 When you have finished, press the MENU button.

Result

: SET is displayed, indicating that the VCR has been

programmed.

17 Press the VCR POWER button to activate the timer.

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POWER

INDEX REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE

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SET:

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DELETE:(CLR/RST) (MENU)

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STANDARD TIMER
VCR PLUS

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EXIT:(TIMER)

INDEX REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER

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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. Before using VCR Plus+, set the channel and VCR Plus+
numbers to match.
* VCR Plus+ is trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation.
Be sure to select the correct signal source (Antenna/Cable TV
depending on your hook-up) before performing Guide Channel
Setup.

1 Press MENU for the Main Menu. Press and to select

“INSTALLATION”. Press and to select “MANUAL SET UP”.

2 Press to select “GUIDE CH SET UP”.
3 VCR Plus+ Guide channel numbers appear on the top row.

Receiving channels are on the bottom.
Press or to select a VCR Plus+ Guide channel number.

4 Press or for the correct receiving channel number.

For example : If receiving channel 23 corresponds to the

VCR Plus+ Guide channel 45, press and until 45 appears in
the top row of numbers with the downward pointing arrow directly
below.
Press the and until 23 appears on the bottom row.
The channel number that changes is always the receiving channel
rather than the VCR Plus+ Guide channel.

5 Press or to select the next VCR Plus+ Guide channel

number. Enter all the receiving channel numbers and press MENU
to finish.

VCR Plus+ Set up (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).

1 To enter a Plus Code, press the TIMER button.

Press the and buttons to select “VCR Plus”.

2 Locate the program’s Plus Code in a local TV program guide.

Press up to eight number buttons to set the Plus Code. Use to
correct any mistakes.

3 Press OK to save the code. The channel number appears on the

left side. The start and end recording times, recording date and
speed also appear.

4 Press MENU to finish. Check whether there is enough time left on

the video tape to record the program.

5 To stop a Timer Recording, press the VCR POWER button. When

using a cable decoder box, make sure the decoder box is on.

STANDARD TIMER

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VCR PLUS

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EXIT:(TIMER)

VCR PLUS

CODE --------

CODE:0-9 CORRECT:

➛

END:(MENU)

VCR PLUS

CODE 12345---

CODE:0-9 CORRECT:

➛

COMPLETE:OK END:(MENU)

CLOCK: 10/JUL SAT 4:21P

CH DAY START

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DELETE:(CLR/RST) (MENU)

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INSTALLATION

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AUTO SET UP

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MANUAL SET UP

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END:(MENU)

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GUIDE CH SET UP
CH ADD/DELETE
RF OUT M/G/I/K :M
RF OUT CH 116-125:60

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END:(MENU)

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ENTER ACTUAL

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This function enables you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.

1 Switch on both the television and your VCR.
2 Select the television AV or AUX input.
3 Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the

cassette is intact, press PLAY ( ).
Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.

➢ When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized

automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
When playing a cassette, if the end of the tape is reached,

the cassette is rewound automatically.

4 To: press:

stop the playback STOP ( ).
eject the cassette EJECT ( ).

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Selecting the PLAY SYSTEM Mode

You can choose the PLAY SYSTEM if your system does not match
the SV-5000W VCR.
This function only needs to be used when there is no color or
picture during playback.

1 Press MENU on the remote control.

Result

: The programming menu is displayed.

2 Press the corresponding or button, until the cursor is placed

in front of the USER SET option.

3 Press the button to select this option.

Result

: The USER SET1 menu is displayed.

4 Press the corresponding or button, until the cursor is placed

in front of the PLAY SYSTEM option.

5 Press the or button until you select the appropriate system.

Case1 : NTSC or PAL-M Tape Playback

AUTO

➝

NTSC ➝PAL-M

Case2 : PAL, SECAM, MESECAM Tape Playback

AUTO

➝

PAL ➝SECAM ➝MESECAM

6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

☛ If you encounter a system error or the picture has no color

when in AUTO mode, select the play system manually.

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You can cancel any program that is:

◆ incorrect; or

◆ no longer required.

1 Press the TIMER button and select STANDARD TIMER.

Result

: The preset programs are displayed.

2 Select the program to be cancelled by pressing the or

button.

3 Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected program.

Result

: All the recording information is deleted and the broad-

cast will not be recorded.

4 On completion, press MENU twice.

You can check your preset recordings:

◆ when you have finished presetting the VCR ; or

◆ if you have forgotten which programs will be recorded.

1 Press the TIMER button and select STANDARD TIMER.

Result

: The preset programs are displayed.

2 Press the or button to select the required program.
3 Press the button to select the CH.
4 Press the or button to select and change any value as

required.

5 On completion, press MENU twice.

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Receiving Stereo Broadcasts

Receiving SAP 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.

1 Press AUDIO button on the remote control to select stereo.

You can also select left, right or mono.

2 When the stereo sound is poor, press the AUDIO button to select

mono for sound without noise.

1 Press MENU on the remote control and select user set.
2 Press the and buttons to select USER SET2.

3 Press the and buttons to set SAP to ON.
4 Press menu key twice to exit MENU.
5 To select SAP, press the AUDIO button on the remote control until

“SAP” is displayed on the screen.
“SAP” will be displayed on the TV screen when a SAP broadcast
is received.

6 Press the REC button at least one second for SAP recording.

❊ When main is displayed, stereo is selected.

SQPB (Super VHS Quasi PlayBack)

This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, not
for recording.

1 Press MENU on the remote control and select user set.
2 Press the and buttons to select USER SET2.
3 Press the and buttons to set SQPB to ON.

☛ If the SQPB is on during normal playback, the video

output will be distorted.

The Fine Adjustment feature enables you to adjust the alignment
manually to obtain the best possible picture.

When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment
manually by pressing the TRACKING

(

or)buttons until the picture

is clear and stable.
Result: ◆ The tracking bar appears.

◆ The image is adjusted.

◆ The tracking bar disappears when you release the button.

Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually

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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.

To: press:

rewind the tape without

REW ( ) when the cassette is stopped.

viewing the picture
rewind the tape while REW ( ) when the cassette is playing

viewing the picture (Reverse Search function).
switch from reverse search REW ( ) while rewinding the tape with

to playback again the picture displayed.
fast-forward the tape without F.F ( ) when the cassette is stopped.

viewing the picture
fast-forward the tape while F.F ( ) when the cassette is playing

viewing the picture (Forward Search function).
switch from forward search F.F ( ) while fast-forwarding the tape

to playback again with the picture displayed.

➢ The cassette is rewound automatically when the end of

the tape is reached.
If you press POWER while a cassette is being rewound,

the VCR switches off automatically when the beginning of
the cassette is reached.

You can play a cassette in slow motion.

➢ No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow

motion.

1 Press:

◆ PLAY ( ) to start playing the cassette ;

◆ SLOW ( or ) to start slow mode play ;

◆ SLOW ( or ) as many times as required to decrease or

increase the speed respectively ; and

◆ PLAY ( ) to return to normal speed.

2 When playing back in slow motion, picture interference may occur.

Press the TRACKING

(

or)buttons to minimize this effect.

☛ If the slow motion function is used for more than five

minutes, the VCR will automatically play to protect the:

◆ cassette ; and

◆ video heads.

Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion

The Picture Sharpness feature enables you to adjust the sharpness
of the image according to your own preferences.

1 During playback, press the PICTURE button.

Result

: The picture bar appears.

2 Press the and buttons until the picture is adjusted to your

liking.

➢ If you do not press a button within six seconds, the picture

bar automatically disappears.

3 On completion, press the PICTURE button again.

Adjusting Picture Sharpness

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Selecting the Audio Output Mode

You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the
LINE and AV outputs. The following options are available.

Option Description

L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel.
R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel.
MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and linear

audio. (For example, you can play back Hi-Fi audio sound
while at the same time listening to narration dubbed onto
the normal audio track. See pages 43 and 44 for further

details of the Audio Dubbing feature.)
MONO Used to listen to the sound on the linear mono channel.
L R Used to listen to Hi-Fi stereo sound on the left and right

channels.

➢ When playing back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi, the

sound switches to Hi-Fi after five seconds of Mono.

To select the sound mode, simply press the AUDIO button on the remote
control until the required option is displayed.

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STROBE

You can see still images in succession.

1 Press the STROBE button during playback.

Result

:

“STROBE” is displayed on the screen.
A Discrete image is displayed on screen similar to
SLOW mode.

2 Press the +/- button to vary the speed of the STROBE mode.
3 To exit the STROBE mode, press the STROBE button.

When in the ART mode, the picture contrast is changed to
resemble artwork.

1 Press the ART button during PLAY or STROBE mode.

Result

:

The contrast of the image is changed.

2 Press the +/- button to vary the contrast of the ART mode.
3 To exit the ART mode, press the ART button.

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You can see the original input signal during a conversion recording.

1 Press the MONITOR button during conversion.

Result

: ◆

Original input signal is displayed on screen.

2 Press the MONITOR button again.

Result

: ◆

The converted output signal is displayed on screen.

You 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.

1 Press the PLAY ( ) button to start playing the cassette.
2 Press the P/Still button ( ) to stop the tape at a given frame.
3

Press the P/Still button ( ) again to advance forward frame by frame.

4 Instead of Step 3 you can also turn the JOG to the left or right to

advance frame by frame backward or forward.

5 To return to normal playback, press the PLAY ( ) button.

☛ If the Frame-by-Frame function is used for more than five

minutes (except for JOG function), the VCR will auto­matically play to protect the cassette and video heads.

You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to
nine times the normal speed).

Example

: You wish to analyse an athlete’s technique, movement

by movement.

The Shuttle function is available on the remote control.

➢ No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable

speeds.

1 Press the PLAY ( ) button to start playing the cassette.
2 Turn the SHUTTLE RING to the left or right to vary the playback

speed.

3 Each time you turn the shuttle ring, the speed will change as

shown in the following illustration.

☛ When you activate Variable Speed play, there will be no

color in some modes. This is normal operation. Modes
with no color are shown below.

◆

No color modes : • Variable Speed play of LP recordings

on any system.

• X2 and Still/Slow play of SLP recordings in PAL-M mode.

☛ If the picture is noisy or distored during X2 play or other

variable speed play mode, adjust the tracking
manually for a cleaner picture.

Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds

Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame

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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

◆ enables you to find the beginning of a sequence easily.

☛ To enable the remaining time to be calculated correctly,

you must indicate the type of cassette being used. See
page 22.

1 Insert a cassette in your VCR.
2 Press CLK/COUNT twice.

Result

: The tape counter is displayed:

0:00:00.

➢ The tape counter does not necessarily start from zero at the

beginning of the tape.

3 Select the required operation (play, record, fast-forward, rewind).

Result

: The tape counter indicates how long the cassette has

been running.

4 To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of a sequence:

◆ press DISPLAY twice to display the counter ; and

◆ press CLR/RST when you want to set the tape counter to

zero.

5 To fast-forward or rewind to the sequence at which the counter

was set to zero, simply press

REW ( )

or F.F ( ).

Result

: The VCR stops automatically when the counter

reaches zero.

➢ Some VCR information, such as the counter, can be

displayed on the television screen (unless you have
deactivated the OSD mode; refer to page 17).

Press DISPLAY:

◆ once to display the current function, program

number, recording speed, date, time and counter ;

◆ twice to display the counter only ;

◆ three times to display the time remaining on the

cassette ; and

◆ four times to clear the display.

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Searching for a Specific Sequence

Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” is
automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.

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.

etc.

Prev
Seq.

Seq. being

played

Next

Seq.

etc.

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➞

➢ This VCR uses a standard indexing system (VISS). As a

result, it will recognize any indexes marked by other
VCRs using the same

system and vice versa.

1 To search for a specific index, press INDEX.
2 Enter the number of the index to be found using the numeric

buttons.

➢ When entering a single-digit number, do not forget to

precede it with a zero.
Example

:02.

Result

: The index number is displayed.

3 Select the direction in which the VCR is to search:

◆

REW ( )

to search backwards ; or

◆ F.F ( ) to search forwards.

Result

: When the index is found, cassette playback starts.

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Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR

➢ The RCA output connectors (OUT1 or OUT2) on the rear of the VCR

are used to output signals to equipment such as a stereo sound
system.

REAR OF THE VCR

Stereo sound system

➢ The LINE 1 input connectors on the front of the VCR are used to input

signals from equipment such as camcorders, VCRs or stereo sound
systems.

FRONT OF THE 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.

Camcorder

Stereo sound system

VCR

➢ The EURO AV connector on the rear of the VCR is used for equipment

with a SCART input/output such as a satellite tuner or VCR.

REAR OF THE VCR

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Using the Assemble Edit Function

This function enables you to start a new recording at a specific
position on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scene
change.

1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR.
2 Press the PLAY button ( ) to start playback.
3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new

recording, press the P/STILL button ( ).

4 Press the P/STILL button ( ) again as often as necessary to

advance frame by frame, until the exact recording position is
located.

5 While the VCR is in still mode, press the REC button at least one

second to activate the Assemble Edit function.
Result: The Record symbol ( ) flashes on the display.

6 Select the source from which you wish to record by pressing:

◆ the

CH

( or ) buttons for television channels ; or

◆ the INPUT button for the SC, AV, L I or L2 input sources.

◆ Perform necessary hookups and activate source. Refer to

page 39.

7 Press the P/STILL button ( ) to start recording.
8 When you have finished recording, press STOP ( ).

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TV System Conversion

You can convert the input signal into the desired TV system.

1 Connect the RCA audio/video cable into the LINE 1 IN jacks on

the front of the VCR.

2 Press the INPUT SYSTEM button on remote control to select the

input signal. (Initial mode is AUTO)

◆ When the Auto mode is selected, the input signal is

automatically identified.

◆ When the input signal is not automatically identified, select the

corresponding input system.

3 If you wish to convert the NTSC TV system into the PAL system,

select AUTO or NTSC system with the INPUT SYSTEM button on
remote control.
Result

: The display panel shows the NTSC input signal and

the NTSC output signal.

◆ If the input signal does not correspond to the input

button on the VCR, an abnormal signal is outputted.

4 Press the PAL output system button on the VCR.

Result

: The display panel shows the NTSC input signal and the

PAL output signal, and the NTSC signal is converted
into the PAL signal for output.

You can perform playback conversion of the signal recorded on the
tape into the appropriate format for the country.

1 If you wish to convert a PAL system tape into the NTSC system

for playback, then press the NTSC output button on the VCR.
Result

: The display panel shows NTSC output signal.

2 Insert the video tape into the VCR.

◆ is shown on the display panel.

◆ A video tape without the record protect (safety) tab intact will

play back automatically.

3 Press the PLAY ( ) button.

Result

: The TV system recorded on the tape is automatically

read, and the PAL signal is converted into the NTSC
signal for playback.

Playback Conversion

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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 them in any form without the
permission of the owners of the corresponding copyright.

1 Connect the VCR from which the cassette is to be copied to the

appropriate RCA audio and video input connectors on the front of
your Samsung VCR, as indicated on page 39.

➢ If the other video source does not supply stereo sound,

connect only the left audio input (L).
You can also use a SCART cable to connect to the EURO

AV on the rear of your VCR.

2 Insert a blank cassette in your VCR.
3 Insert the pre-recorded cassette in the other video source (VCR or

camcorder).

4 Press the INPUT button to select the appropriate input on your

VCR:

◆ LINE 1 or LINE 2 ; or

◆ AV for the EURO AV.

5 Start playing back the cassette to be copied.
6 Press the REC button for at least one second to start recording on

your VCR.

7 When you have finished recording, press STOP ( ) on both

VCRs.

➢ If you wish to view the cassette being copied:

◆ the VCR must be connected to your television

(see page 14 for further details) ; and

◆ you must select the television AUX input.

Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder

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Conversion Recording

You can convert the signal recorded on a tape to another format on
a second tape.

1 Connect the RCA Audio/Video cable to the input on the front of the

Samsung VCR (SV-5000W)

2 Insert the tape to record.
3 Connect the other end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the output

connectors of another VCR (see page 39).

4 If you wish to convert from a tape recorded on NTSC to a PAL

recorded tape, insert the NTSC tape into the other VCR.

5 Press the INPUT button on the remote control to select the L1

input.
Result

: The display panel shows L1.

6 Press the PAL output system button on the front panel to select

the PAL system.
Result

: The display panel shows PAL.

7 Press the PLAY button of the other VCR.
8 Press the REC button of the Samsung VCR at least one second.

Result

: appears on the display panel, and recording begins.

➢ Follow these steps to perform conversion recording to other

formats.

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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 newly-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. At the same time, another audio head records linear
audio signals (monaural) onto the normal audio track. With the Audio Dubbing function, it is possible to erase
the old monaural soundtrack and record a new one.

Hi-Fi and linear audio

Hi-Fi audio recording and reproduction are
available only from the Hi-Fi audio track,
while the normal audio track provides
normal audio.

The Hi-Fi and normal soundtracks are
recorded simultaneously and audio dubbing
is applicable only to the normal audio track.

Track Video track Normal audio track Hi-Fi audio track

INPUT button (mono) (2-channel)
TUNER TV picture TV sound (from built-in tuner)

(CH 10) (from built-in tuner)

SIMULCAST TV picture Audio signal from

(SC) (from built-in tuner) audio input connector (Line I)

LINE 1 (LI) Video signal from Audio signal from
LINE 2 (L2) video input connector audio input connector

EURO AV (AV) Video signal from Audio signal from

audio/video connector audio/video connector

Normal audio track
Video track (surface layer of

the magnetic coating)
Stereo Hi-Fi audio track (deep

layer of the magnetic coating)
Control track

Tape pattern recorded with your VCR

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The FM Simulcast feature enables you to record:

◆ the picture received on the VCR’s tuner ;

and

◆ the sound received from an external source via the

LINE 1 RCA input connectors on the front of the VCR.

Example

: You wish to record a concert transmitted

simultaneously on television and radio to take
advantage of FM stereo sound.

1 Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate output on your

sound system (radio for example).

2 Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable to the audio input

connectors (L+R) on the front of your VCR.

3 Select the SC Simulcast mode by pressing INPUT one or more

times until SC is displayed.

4 Select the television program by using the CH Up/Down buttons.
5 Tune the sound system to the appropriate radio station.
6

Press the REC button for at least one second when the broadcast
starts.

Result: The sound received on the LINE 1 input is recorded

with the pictures received on the tuner.

7 When you have finished recording, press STOP ( ).

➢ If you wish to view the pictures being recorded:

◆ your VCR must be connected to the television (see

page 14 for further details)

Recording an FM Simulcast Program

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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 .

1 Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate output on your

sound system (CD/cassette player for example).

2 Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable to the audio input

connectors (L+R) on the front of your VCR.

3 Insert the pre-recorded video cassette on which the audio track is

to be replaced.

4 Select the LINE 1 input by pressing INPUT until LI is displayed.
5

Locate the point on the cassette at which you wish to start dubbing.

6 Press P/STILL ( ).
7 Press A.DUB.

Result

: Your VCR is now in the Audio Dubbing Pause mode.

8 On the sound system, locate the point on the CD or cassette at

which you wish to start playback.
Example

: The track that you wish to record on the cassette.

9 Press the pause button on your sound system.
10 When you are ready:

◆ start playback on the sound system ; and

◆ press REC or P/STILL ( ) on the remote control.

Result

:

The soundtrack is replaced on the pre-recorded video
cassette.

11 When you have finished recording, press STOP ( ).

Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette

STROBE

AUDIO

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INPUT OUTPUT

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STOP

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DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB

REC

P/STILL

INPUT OUTPUT

STOP

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11

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ART INPUT

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STOP

ART INPUT

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OUTPUT
SYSTEM

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SYSTEM

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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 B/G, D/K, I, M, N

RF out M/G/I/K UHF 14-69, 116-125(M System only)
Tape recording/playback NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, SECAM, MESECAM

Tape speed NTSC 33.35mm/sec (standard recording : SP)

PAL-M 11.12mm/sec (three times recording : SLP)
PAL 23.39mm/sec (standard recording : SP)
MESECAM 11.69mm/sec (double speed recording : LP)
SECAM

Tape format VHS type video tape, S-VHS type video tape (Play back only)
Recording time Maximum 8 hours (with a T-160 tape/E-240)
Rewinding time Within 100 Seconds (high speed rewinding, T-120 or E-180 tape)
Video input 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 Ω
Video output 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75 Ω
Video S/N Above 43dB (standard recording)
Resolution

Above 220 (standard recording NTSC), 240 (standard recording PAL)
Audio input -8dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced
Audio output -8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced
Audio S/N Above 39dB (Mono), 68dB (Hi-Fi)
Audio frequency characteristics 20Hz-20kHz
Rated voltage 100V~240V AC
Rated frequency 50/60Hz
Power consumption APP. 24 watts on recording; 8 watts off
Operating ambient temperature 41°F-104°F (5°C - 40°C)
Installation conditions Operation position : Horizontal, Relative humidity : Below 80%
Outside dimensions

Width 430mm(16.9in) x Length 295mm(11.6in) x Height 98mm(3.86in)
Weight 4.3Kg(9.5 lbs)

If you find that your VCR is not operating correctly, or no
indications appear in the display, you can reset it.

1 Press the RESET button on the front panel with a pen or pencil, to

reset the VCR.
Result: All preset data will be erased and will need to be

reprogrammed.

2 If the problem is not solved after you have reset the VCR, refer to

page 48 for a list of simple checks to be performed before
contacting an authorized service center.

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.

1 To lock the VCR, hold down the P/STILL ( ) button for

approximately five seconds.
Result

: The lock indicator (LOCK) is displayed.

➢ If a cassette is in the VCR when you lock it, the cassette will

be ejected.

2 To unlock the VCR, hold down the P/STILL ( ) button again for

approximately five seconds.
Result

: The lock indicator (LOCK) is no longer displayed.

Resetting Your VCR

1

1

2

A

L

Y

P

W

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EC P/STILL

DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB

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DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB

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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

TV.
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. To receive a broadcast, the tuner must be set to the frequency of the
appropriate channel.

Station or Channel Frequency assigned to a given broadcasting company to enable them to transmit a

series of broadcasts or programs.

Program Number assigned to a given channel on the tuner in the VCR to help you select it

more easily.
Broadcast transmitted on a given channel.

Cable TV Coaxial cable network transmitting broadcasts on a subscription basis. The cable is

connected to the same input as an antenna.

Broadcasting standard

Standard used to code pictures and sound. Different standards are used in different

or Color standard countries. In the United Kingdom for example, the PAL I standard is used.

Troubleshooting Guide

Before contacting Samsung authorized service center, 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 VCR POWER 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.

◆ Check that the VCR has not been safety-locked (LOCK

displayed). If so, hold P/STILL ()down for at least five
seconds

to release it.

The television program was not recorded. ◆ Check the VCR/antenna connections.

◆ Is the VCR tuner properly set?

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

Timer recording was unsuccessful. ◆ Was the VCR POWER 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.

◆ Check that the channel number selected with the

Timer Program code is correct.

No playback picture or the picture ◆ Press the TRACKING buttons (or).

is distorted.

◆ Check to see if you are using a pre-recorded tape.

◆ Check the playback system in the USER SET Menu.

◆ Check the SQPB in the USER SET2 Menu. (See page 31)

You cannot see normal broadcasts. ◆ Check that the source selected using the INPUT button is

the VCR’s tuner.

◆ Check the TV

.

VCR/antenna connections.

Noise bar or streaks on playback. ◆

Press the TRACKING buttons ( or ) to minimize this effect.

No operation when the: ◆ Check that tape is not already fully wound.

• REW button is pressed ; or

• F.F button is pressed.

When the P/STILL ( ) button is pressed ◆ A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
during playback, the still picture has severe condition of the tape. Press the TRACKING buttons
“noise bar” streaks.

(

or ) to minimize this effect.

Incorrect operations or no display. ◆ Use a pencil to press the RESET button and re-initialize

the VCR. All preset data is lost.

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.

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