Samsung SV-7000W manual

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 . 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 00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14[...]

IMPORTANT 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. Note to CA TV system installer : This reminder is provided to call CA TV sys[...]

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. W ater and Moisture -Do not use this product near water -for example near a bath tub, w[...]

18. Object and Liquid Entry -Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 19 Servicing -Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may exp[...]

1 GB EJECT TRACKING SPEED AUDIO OUT RESET NORMAL( VHS) SQPB ONLY VIDEO LINE 1 IN AUDIO LR PLAY STOP F.F REW REC PAUSE/STILL TH ROUG H NTSC NTSC4.43 M ESECA M PAL-M SECA M PAL-N AUTO SECAM PAL-M PAL-N POWER PAL NTSC PA 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 . F DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB REC P[...]

2 GB Contents ◆ F OREWORD ■ Safety Instructions ......................................................................................... 4 ■ Getting Started .............................................................................................. 5 ◆ VCR O VERVIEWS ■ Front View of the VCR ............................................[...]

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 ........................................................... 34 ?[...]

4 GB The following illustrations represent the precautions to be taken when using this video cassette recorder. The lightning flash with arrowhead in the triangle is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. HH 5 ¡ C 40 ¡ C 10% 75% THIS UNIT IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS. Safety Instruct[...]

(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. Please take the time to read them as they will help you take full [...]

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 View of the VCR Rear View of the VCR RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT 2 JACKS RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT 1 JACKS RCA AUDIO L, R INPUT JACKS OUT TO TV RF CONNECTOR AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT SCART (EURO-21) JAC[...]

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 SLP VCR L AUTO NTSC4.43 PAL-MN MESECAM CONVERSION STROBE ART THROUGH NTSC4.43 PAL-MN MESECAM[...]

Worldwide VCR Background 8 GB 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. C[...]

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 any TV Broadcasting System. However, there are a few key differences: NTSC PAL SECAM NTSC PAL SECAM Multi-System VCR With a Multi-System VCR: The TV must correspond to the system of the tape being played, otherwise[...]

System Conversion with the Worldwide 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 (3.58) NTSC 4.43 PAL PAL-M PAL-N SECAM NTSC (3.58) NTSC 4.43 PAL PAL-M PAL-N SECAM MESECAM (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 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[...]

12 GB NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM NTSC PAL PAL-M SECAM MESECAM PUSH S-VIDEO MIC LOCK STANDBY PUSH S-VIDEO M IC L O C K S T A N D B Y V HS-C Any 8mm Tape 8mm CAMCORDER AS A PLAYBACK VCR Corresponding Camcorder Any VHS Tape SV-7000W AS A RECORDING VCR SAMSUNG Worldwide VCR SV-7000W AS A RECORDING VCR SAMSUNG Worldwide VCR Any VHS-C Tape VHS-C Tape A[...]

13 GB Deciding How to Connect Your VCR You must take into account various factors when deciding how to connect up 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[...]

14 GB 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 cabl[...]

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. 2 Insert two AAA or equivalent batterie[...]

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. Result : The USER SET1 is displayed. 3 Press , , to select the USER SE[...]

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. ◆ 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 savin[...]

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.S.A-M system. If after making your country selection, you have picture distortion [...]

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. 2 Press the or buttons to select installation. Result : [...]

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). 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Result : T[...]

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. 1 Press the MENU button on the remote control. Result : The pr[...]

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 button on the remote control, until: in st[...]

23 GB Recording a Program Before recording a program, you must have preset the corres- ponding channel (unless you are recording via an external video source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 20 and 21. 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the program being recorded, select the television AV input. 3 Insert the cassette on which the pro[...]

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 is switched on automatically. 4 Select: ◆ th[...]

25 GB Using the Timer Programming Feature The Timer Programming feature enables you to preset the VCR to record a program up to one month before it is to be broadcast. Up to six programs can be preset. ☛ Before presetting a recording, check that the date and time are correct. If not, refer to page 17. If the clock has not been set, the Date/Time [...]

26 GB 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[...]

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. * VCR Plus+ is trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. Be sure to select the co[...]

28 GB You can cancel any programs that are: ◆ incorrect. ◆ 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 delete[...]

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 ( ). Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically. ➢ When a cassette is loaded, the tape[...]

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) of any broadcast with second language audio. The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi lin[...]

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 ( ) to play. Result: SQPB indicator illuminates. ☛ If the SQPB selection switch is set to the normal playback position, the video o[...]

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. ➢ If you do not press a button within six seconds, the picture bar automaticall[...]

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. viewing the picture rewind the tape while REW ( ) when the cassette is[...]

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 button ( ) again to advance forward frame by fra[...]

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. 3 To exit the STROBE mode, press the STROBE button. When in the ART mode, the picture contra[...]

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. Depending on the direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows. etc[...]

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. See p[...]

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. 3 When you reach the position from which you wish to start the new recording, pr[...]

39 GB 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 stere[...]

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. 1 Connect the VCR from which the cassette is to be copied to t[...]

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 identification. (Initial mode is AUTO) ◆ When the Auto mode is selected, the input signal is automatically ident[...]

42 GB VIDEO LINE 1 IN AUDIO LR 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 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 t[...]

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. 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 signa[...]

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 . 1 Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate output on your sound [...]

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. 1 Connec[...]

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. 2 If the problem is not solved after you have reset the VCR, refer to pag[...]

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 frequency countdown direct recording system (SECAM). Color[...]

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 video cassette can only be inserted with the wi[...]

49 GB 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[...]

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 Uruguay Hong Kong Iraq Congo Bolivia Austria, Azores South Africa Lebanon Czech Republic Cambodi[...]

51 GB International Service 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.com Canada Tel : 905-819-5031/1-800-Samsung Web site : http://www.samsungcanada.com Mexico Tel : 52[...]

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