Page 2 - Note to CATV system installer; Model Number; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure proper warranty, please return yourregistration card within two weeks. Recordthe serial number from the back of the VCRand the date of purchase in the space below.Keep your purchase receipt with this manualfor easy reference. Note to CATV system installer : Th...
Page 3 - Outdoor Antenna Grounding-If an outside antenna or cable; result in a risk of fire or electric shock.; II
5. Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 6. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 7. Water and Moisture-Do not use this prod...
Page 4 - III
18. Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spillliquid of any kind on the product. 19 Servicing-Do not attempt to service this product...
Page 5 - To record a Program now; or; Quick Reference Guide
1 GB SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER ART INPUT 2 3 5 6 STROBE AUDIO REW PLAY F.F DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB REC P/S STOP VCRPOWER INDEX REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT PICT ART INPUT 6 9 CLR/RST CH PLAY F.F 6 9 CLR/RST CH PLAY F.F REW F.F DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB REC P/S STOP To record a Program now To record a Program a...
Page 6 - Contents; VCR O
2 GB Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 4 ■ Getting Started .............................................................................................. 5 ◆ VCR O VERVIEWS ■ Front View of the VCR .......
Page 7 - Symbols
3 GB ◆ R EWINDING AND F AST - FORWARDING ■ Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette................................................... 33 ■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ................................................................ 33 ■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame .........................
Page 8 - THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL; Safety Instructions
4 GB The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using this video cassetterecorder. The lightning flash with the arrowhead in the triangle is a warning sign alerting you todangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. H H 5 ° C (41 ° F) 40 ° C (104 ° F) 10% 75...
Page 9 - Getting Started; The manual is organized as follows:; REW
5 GB 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 wil...
Page 10 - Front View of the VCR
6 GB TV VIDEO OUT 2 R L AUDIO OUT 1 R - AUDIO - L VIDEO LINE 2 IN EURO AV VIDEOOUTPUT 2JACK VIDEOOUTPUT 1JACK RCA VIDEOINPUT 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 1JACKS RCA AUDIO L, R INPUTJACKS OUT TO TV RF CONNE...
Page 11 - Display Indicators
7 GB VCRPOWER EJECT INDEX REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER ART INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLR/RST 100 CH REW PLAY F.F DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB REC P/STILL INPUTSYSTEM OUTPUTSYSTEM AUTO MENU REV FWD STOP STROBE AUDIO OK T R AC KI NG SLO W VPS PDCSLP VCR L AUTONTSC4.43PAL-MNMESECAM CONVERSION STROBE ART ...
Page 12 - Comparison of TV color systems; Classification of TV color systems by country; PAL PAL-N SECAM MESECAM; “Worldwide Communication through VCR”
Worldwide VCR Background 8 GB Worldwide TV Color System Many countries have different TV signal formats, with no exchangeability between them. This makes itimpossible to play back or record tapes with different signal formats. This worldwide common VCRovercomes this problem by converting the signal ...
Page 13 - Multi-System VCR vs Worldwide VCR; With the Worldwide VCR:
9 GB Multi-System VCR vs Worldwide VCR The Worldwide VCR is similar to the Multi-System VCR in that it will play back tapes recorded in anyTV 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: ...
Page 14 - System Conversion with the Worldwide VCR; INPUT SELECTION; INPUT
System Conversion with the Worldwide VCR 10 GB System conversion is the most complex digital process undertaken by the Worldwide VCR, convertingthe “input” into a different “output”, eg from NTSC to PAL, or from PAL to SECAM. NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM ANY TV I INPUT S...
Page 15 - Tape Conversion with the Worldwide VCR; Any VHS Tape
11 GB Tape Conversion with the Worldwide VCR One of the most useful functions of the Worldwide VCR is the combination of tape duplication andsystem conversion, more simply known as “Tape Conversion”. This allows the user to copy, forexample, a SECAM tape and simultaneously convert it to PAL or NTSC....
Page 16 - LOCK; LOC; Any 8mm Tape
12 GB NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM PUSH S-VIDEO MIC LOCK STANDBY PUSH S-VIDEO MIC LOC K STAN DBY V HS- C 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 SAMSUN...
Page 17 - Deciding How to Connect Your VCR; Types of connectors available on your systems.; Connector
13 GB Deciding How to Connect Your VCR You must take into account various factors when deciding how to connect your various audio and/orvideo systems. ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems. ◆ Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or from time totime (cam...
Page 18 - Connecting Your VCR to the TV; A cable television system.; coaxial cable from the television.
14 GB Connecting Your VCR to the TV To receive television programs from an over-the-air or cabletelevision network, a signal must be received from one of thefollowing sources. ◆ An outdoor antenna. ◆ An indoor antenna. ◆ A cable television system. ☛ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are...
Page 19 - purchase the video cassette recorder or; – on the battery with – on the remote control.; LANGUAGE SET; and OK button to select your favorite language.; COUNTRY SET; button to select your country region.; Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control
15 GB You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control whenyou: ◆ purchase the video cassette recorder ; or ◆ find that the remote control is no longer workingcorrectly. 1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the batterycompartment cover on the rear of the remote contr...
Page 20 - USER SET1 Setting; USER SET1; USER SET2 Setting
USER SET1 Setting 16 GB The user set is initially set at the factory. If you want to make anychanges 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 ...
Page 21 - Setting the Date and Time
17 GB 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 ch...
Page 22 - Setting the VCR RF out System; INSTALLATION
Setting the VCR RF out System 18 GB 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 (Seepage 15). ➢ If your selection of the country set is CANADA, the RFout system is automatically set to CA...
Page 23 - Setting the RF OUT CHANNEL; MENU
19 GB Setting the RF OUT CHANNEL The initial setting of the RF OUT channel is off. In order to view signals from the RF out connector on your TV, youmust 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 th...
Page 24 - Presetting the Stations Automatically
20 GB Presetting the Stations Automatically Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive televisionbroadcasts. It can also receive cable television broadcasts.You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This canbe done: ◆ automatically ; or ◆ manually (see page 21). 1 Press the ME...
Page 25 - Presetting the Stations Manually
21 GB Presetting the Stations Manually Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive televisionbroadcasts. It can also receive cable television broadcasts.You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This canbe done: ◆ automatically (see page 20) ; or ◆ manually. 1 Press the MENU bu...
Page 26 - To record a cassette:; Selecting the Cassette Type; USER SET; Selecting the Recording Speed; Protecting a Recorded Cassette
22 GB 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 bu...
Page 27 - Recording a Program; Switch on the television.; Stopping a Recording Temporarily
23 GB Recording a Program Before recording a program, you must have preset the corres-ponding channel (unless you are recording via an external videosource). 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 ...
Page 28 - Recording a Program with Automatic Stop; INDEX DUB
24 GB 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...
Page 29 - Using the Timer Programming Feature; SET
25 GB Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature enables you to preset the VCR torecord a program up to one month before it is to be broadcast. Upto six programs can be preset. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date andtime are correct. If not, refer to page 17. ...
Page 32 - You can cancel any program that is:; The preset programs are displayed.; You can check your preset recordings:; Checking a Preset Recording
28 GB 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.Resu...
Page 33 - This function enables you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.; Playing a Cassette
29 GB 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 thecassette is intact, press PLAY ( ). Otherwise, the cassette is played autom...
Page 34 - Receiving Stereo Broadcasts; USER SET2
30 GB STEREO 13 SAP 6 1:23:28 L, R (stereo) ➝ L ➝ R ➝ MONO MAIN ➝ SAP ➝ MONO 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) ofany broadcast with second language audio.The VCR records...
Page 35 - Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
31 GB SQPB (Super VHS Quasi PlayBack) This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, notfor 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 pl...
Page 36 - Adjusting Picture Sharpness; Selecting the Audio Output Mode; Option; MIX
32 GB The Picture Sharpness feature enables you to adjust the sharpnessof 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 wit...
Page 37 - Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette; You can play a cassette in slow motion.; Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
33 GB Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette You can: ◆ rewind or fast-forward a cassette without seeing thepicture on the television. ◆ search for a given sequence forwards or backwards onthe tape. To: press: rewind the tape without REW ( ) when the cassette is stopped. viewing the picture rewind...
Page 38 - advance one frame at a time.; Instead of Step; The Shuttle function is available on the remote control.; No color modes : • Variable Speed play of LP recordings; Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds
34 GB 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 butt...
Page 39 - STROBE; You can see still images in succession.; To exit the STROBE mode, press the STROBE button.; ART; MONITOR; Original input signal is displayed on screen.
35 GB 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...
Page 40 - Searching for a Specific Sequence; Prev; To search for a specific index, press INDEX.
36 GB Searching for a Specific Sequence Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” isautomatically marked on the tape when recording starts.The Search function enables you to fast-forward or rewind to aspecific index and start playback from that point. Depending on thedirection selected...
Page 41 - Insert a cassette in your VCR.; Using the Tape Counter
37 GB 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 indicat...
Page 42 - Using the Assemble Edit Function
38 GB Using the Assemble Edit Function This function enables you to start a new recording at a specificposition on the cassette while maintaining a very smooth scenechange. 1 Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR. 2 Press the PLAY button ( ) to start playback. 3 When you reach the position fr...
Page 43 - Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR
39 GB Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR ➢ The RCA output connectors (OUT1 or OUT2) on the rear of the VCRare used to output signals to equipment such as a stereo soundsystem. REAR OF THE VCR Stereo sound system ➢ The LINE 1 input connectors on the front of the VCR are used to inputsignals from ...
Page 44 - Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder
40 GB You can copy a cassette on your Samsung VCR from another videosource such as another VCR or a camcorder. ☛ It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy prerecordedcassettes or to re-record them in any form without thepermission of the owners of the corresponding copyright. 1 Connect the VCR...
Page 45 - TV System Conversion; You can convert the input signal into the desired TV system.; the NTSC output signal.; Playback Conversion
41 GB 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 onthe front of the VCR. 2 Press the INPUT SYSTEM button on remote control to select theinput signal. (Initial mode is AUTO) ◆ When the Auto mode is sel...
Page 46 - Conversion Recording; Insert the tape to record.
42 GB ART INPUT 2 3 5 6 8 9 CH STROBE AUDIO AUDIO OUT (R) AUDIO OUT (L) VIDEO OUT Conversion Recording You can convert the signal recorded on a tape to another format ona second tape. 1 Connect the RCA Audio/Video cable to the input on the front of theSamsung VCR (SV-5000W) 2 Insert the tape to reco...
Page 47 - Hi-Fi and linear audio; Tape pattern recorded with your VCR
43 GB Hi-Fi Audio System To provide true Hi-Fi audio sound with video entertainment and, at the same time, compatibility with regularVHS 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 ...
Page 48 - a microphone connected to a sound system or; Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette
44 GB With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previouslyrecorded 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...
Page 49 - The FM Simulcast feature enables you to record:; SC; Select the television program by using the CH Up/Down buttons.; Recording an FM Simulcast Program
45 GB 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 transmittedsimultaneously on television and radio to ta...
Page 50 - Locking Your VCR; Resetting Your VCR
46 GB If you find that your VCR is not operating correctly, or noindications appear in the display, you can reset it. 1 Press the RESET button on the front panel with a pen or pencil, toreset the VCR.Result: All preset data will be erased and will need to bereprogrammed. 2 If the problem is not solv...
Page 51 - Technical Specifications
47 GB 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 frequenc...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting Guide; Problem; the model and serial number on the rear of your VCR
48 GB 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 vid...
Page 53 - Glossary of Terms
49 GB Glossary of Terms To help you understand the main technical terms used in this booklet and take full advantage of thefeatures on your VCR, here are a few definitions. Tuner Element in the VCR used to decode the signals received via the antenna or cableTV.A tuner can only receive one broadcast ...
Page 54 - World Broadcast Systems; Country
50 GB World Broadcast Systems SYSTEM NTSC PAL B/G D/K N M I B/G D/K I L SECAM ITEM Country Bahamas Afghanistan China Argentina Brazil Angola Egypt Bulgaria Gambia France Barbados Albania, Algeria Korea Paraguay Botswana Iran CIS (USSR) Bermuda Australia (North) Uruguay Hong Kong Iraq Congo Cambodia ...
Page 55 - International Service Network; North & Latin America
51 GB International Service Network ● Head Office (Korea) Tel : 82-331-200-5570Web site : http://www.samsungelectronics.com ● North & Latin America U.S.A (United States America) Tel : 973-691-6200/1-800-SamsungWeb site : http://www.sosimple.com Canada Tel : 905-819-5031/1-800-SamsungWeb site : h...
Page 56 - ELECTRONICS
