Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product SV7000W Samsung
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WORLDWIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV -7000W Owner ’ s Instructions VCR POWER EJECT INDEX REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER ART INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLR/RST 100 CH R E W P L A Y F .
IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS T o ensure proper warranty , please return your registration card within two weeks. Record the serial number from the back of the VCR and the date of purchase in the space below . Keep your purchase receipt with this manual for easy reference.
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.
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.
1 GB EJECT TRACKING SPEED AUDIO OUT RESET NORMAL( VHS) SQPB ONLY VIDEO LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R PLAY STOP F.F REW REC PAUSE/STILL T H R O U G H NTSC NTSC4.43 MESECAM PAL-M S E C A M P A L -N AUTO SECAM PAL-M PAL-N POWER PAL NTSC P A L CHANNEL INPUT OUTPUT S PEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER ART INPUT 2 3 5 6 STROBE AUDIO R E W P L A Y F .
2 GB Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Safety Instruction s ......................................................................................... 4 ■ Getting Started ......................................................................................
3 GB ◆ R EWINDING AND F AST - FORWARDING ■ Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassett e ................................................... 33 ■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ................................................................ 33 ■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Fram e .
4 GB 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.
(EUROPE...) (AMERICA...) 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.
6 GB VIDEO OUT 2 R L AUDIO OUT 1 R - AUDIO - L VIDEO LINE 2 IN EURO AV TV VIDEO OUTPUT 2 JACK VIDEO OUTPUT 1 JACK RCA VIDEO INPUT JACK ANTENNA IN RF CONNECTOR Front V iew of the VCR Rear View of the V.
7 GB VCR POWER EJECT INDEX REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER ART INPUT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 CLR/RST 100 CH R E W P L A Y F . F DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB REC P/STILL INPUT SYSTEM OUTPUT SYSTEM AUTO MENU REV FWD STOP STROBE AUDIO OK T R A C K I N G S L O W VPS PDC VPS PDC SLP VCR SLP VCR L L AUTO AUTO NTSC4.
W orldwide VCR Backgr ound 8 GB W orldwide 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.
9 GB Multi-System VCR vs W orldwide VCR The Worldwide VCR is similar to the Multi-System VCR in that it will play back tapes recorded in any TV Broadcasting System.
System Conversion with the W orldwide VCR 10 GB 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. INPUT OUTPUT NTSC (3.
11 GB T ape Conversion with the W orldwide VCR 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.
12 GB NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM PUSH S-VIDEO MIC LOCK STANDBY PUSH S-VIDEO MIC L O C K S T A N D B Y V HS-C Any 8mm Tape 8mm CAMCORDER AS A PLAYBACK VCR Corresponding C.
13 GB Deciding How to Connect Y our 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).
14 GB Connecting Y our 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.
15 GB 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.
USER SET1 Setting 16 GB 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.
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.
The VCR RF out system and channel is used to connect the SV-7000W 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 U.S.A., the RF out system is automatically set to U.
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, you must set the RF OUT channel on the VCR to match the TV channel. 1 Press MENU on the remote control. Result : The programming menu is displayed.
20 GB 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).
21 GB 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.
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.
23 GB Recording a Pr ogram Before recording a program, you must have preset the corres- ponding channel (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 20 and 21. 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the program being recorded, select the television AV input.
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.
25 GB Using the Timer Pr ogramming Feature The Timer Programming feature enables you to preset the VCR to record a program up to one month before it is to be broadcast. Up to six programs can be preset. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct.
26 GB VCR Plus+ Recor ding (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.
27 GB 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.
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.
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 the cassette is intact, press PLAY ( ).
30 GB STEREO 13 SAP 6 1:23:28 L, R (stereo) ➝ L ➝ R ➝ MONO MAIN ➝ SAP ➝ MONO Receiving Ster eo Broadcasts Receiving SAP Br oadcasts 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.
31 GB SQPB (Super VHS Quasi PlayBack) This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, not for recording. 1 Insert the Super-VHS format cassette. 2 Set the SQPB selection switch to SQPB. 3 Press the PLAY ( ) button to play. Result: SQPB indicator illuminates.
32 GB 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.
33 GB 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.
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.
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 +/- to vary the speed of STROBE mode.
36 GB 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.
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 indicate the type of cassette being used.
38 GB 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.
39 GB Connecting Other Equipment to Y our 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.
40 GB 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.
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 on the front of the VCR. 2 Press the AUTO button on the VCR to select the input signal. (Initial mode is AUTO) ◆ When the Auto mode is selected, the input signal is automatically identified.
42 GB VIDEO LINE 1 IN AUDIO L R UTO NTSC INPUT ART INPUT 2 3 5 6 8 9 CH STROBE AUDIO AUDIO OUT (R) AUDIO OUT (L) VIDEO OUT THROUGH NTSC NTSC4.43 MESECAM PAL-M SECAM PAL-N PAL OUTPUT Conversion Recor ding You can convert the signal recorded on a tape to another format on a second tape.
43 GB 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.
44 GB 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 .
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 transmitted simultaneously on television and radio to take advantage of FM stereo sound.
46 GB 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.
47 GB T echnical 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).
48 GB T roubleshooting 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.
49 GB Glossary of T erms 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.
50 GB W orld 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 Kor.
51 GB International Ser vice Network ● Head Office (Korea) Tel : 82-331-200-5570 Web site : http://www.samsungelectronics.com ● North & Latin America U.S.A (United States America) Tel : 973-691-6200/1-800-Samsung Web site : http://www.sosimple.
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