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Samsung SV-7000W Owner's Instructions Manual

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Owner's Instructions
WORLDWIDE VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-7000W
VCR
POWER
EJECT
INDEX
REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT
PICTURE
TIMER
STROBE
AUDIO
1
2
3
ART
INPUT
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6
CH
7
8
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100
CLR/RST
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REC
STOP
P/STILL
DISPLAY
MONITOR
A.DUB
INPUT
OUTPUT
SYSTEM
SYSTEM
OK
AUTO
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  • Page 1 00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 1 WORLDWIDE VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER SV-7000W Owner’s Instructions POWER EJECT INDEX REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER STROBE AUDIO INPUT CLR/RST STOP P/STILL DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB INPUT OUTPUT SYSTEM SYSTEM AUTO MENU...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-0_sea 7/24/01 10:53 AM Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Model Number To ensure proper warranty, please return your registration card within two weeks. Record Serial Number the serial number from the back of the VCR Date Purchased and the date of purchase in the space below.
  • Page 3 00407A)SV-7000W-GB-0_sea 7/24/01 10:53 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cleaning-Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Attachments-Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
  • Page 4 00407A)SV-7000W-GB-0_sea 7/24/01 10:53 AM Page 3 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.
  • Page 5 00407A)SV-7000W-GB-0_sea 7/24/01 10:53 AM Page 4 Quick Look-Up Guide To record a Program now To record a Program and To record a Program when let it stop automatically you’re away INPUT SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER POWER EJECT STROBE AUDIO NORMAL(VHS)

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 2 Contents OREWORD Safety Instructions ..................Getting Started ....................VCR O VERVIEWS Front View of the VCR................... Rear View of the VCR ................... Display Indicators ..................Infrared Remote Control ................ONNECTING IDEO ASSETTE ECORDER Worldwide VCR Background ................
  • Page 7 00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 3 Contents (cont.) EWINDING AND FORWARDING Rewinding and Fast-forwarding a Cassette........... Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ..............Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame ............Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds ............PECIAL UNCTION STROBE......................

  • Page 8: Safety Instructions

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 4 Safety Instructions 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.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 5 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. (EUROPE...) (AMERICA...) COAXIAL CABLE REMOTE CONTROL OWNER’S COAXIAL CABLE...

  • Page 10: Front View Of The Vcr

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 6 Front View of the VCR SQPB RCA AUDIO PLAY VIDEO CASSETTE EJECT SELECTION L, R INPUT TRACKING BUTTON POWER COMPARTMENT BUTTON SWITCH JACKS BUTTONS BUTTON RECORDING RCA VIDEO SPEED SELECTION INPUT JACK BUTTON AUDIO OUT...

  • Page 11: Display Indicators

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 7 Display Indicators VPS PDC OUTPUT INPUT SQPB INDEX Hi-Fi CONVERSION SLP VCR AUTO THROUGH NTSC4.43 NTSC4.43 PAL-MN STROBE PAL-MN MESECAM MESECAM Timer indicator Conversion indicator Multi-function display Recording speed indicator Output select indicator Hi-Fi indicator...

  • Page 12: Y V C R Worldwide Vcr Background

    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-7000W 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).

  • Page 13: Multi-System Vcr Vs Worldwide 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. SV-7000W Worldwide VCR ANY TV NTSC SECAM With the Worldwide VCR: Tapes can be played on any TV monitor;...

  • Page 14: System Conversion With The Worldwide Vcr

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 10 System Conversion with the Worldwide VCR 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.

  • Page 15: Tape Conversion With The Worldwide Vcr

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 11 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.
  • Page 16 AS A PLAYBACK VCR 2nd VCR AS A PLAYBACK VCR Corresponding Camcorder Corresponding VCR SV-7000W SV-7000W AS A RECORDING VCR AS A RECORDING VCR SAMSUNG Worldwide VCR SAMSUNG Worldwide VCR Any VHS Tape Any VHS Tape NTSC NTSC PAL-M PAL-M SECAM...

  • Page 17: Deciding How To Connect Your Vcr

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 13 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).

  • Page 18: Connecting Your Vcr To The Tv

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

  • Page 19: U Y V C R Inserting The Batteries In The Remote Control

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 15 Inserting the Batteries in the Remote Control 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.

  • Page 20: User Set1 Setting

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 16 USER SET1 Setting 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. Press MENU on the remote control.

  • Page 21: Setting The Date And Time

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-1_sea 7/24/01 11:14 AM Page 17 Setting the Date and Time Your VCR contains a 12H/24H clock and calendar used to: AUTO MENU preset your VCR to record a program automatically. You must set the date and time when: you purchase the video cassette recorder.

  • Page 22: Setting The Vcr Rf Out System

    Page 18 Setting the VCR RF out System 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).

  • Page 23: Setting The Rf Out Channel

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-2_sea 7/24/01 11:16 AM Page 19 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.

  • Page 24: Presetting The Stations Automatically

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-2_sea 7/24/01 11:16 AM Page 20 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 ;...

  • Page 25: Presetting The Stations Manually

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-2_sea 7/24/01 11:16 AM Page 21 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 ** M E N U **...

  • Page 26: Selecting The Cassette Type

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-2_sea 7/24/01 11:16 AM Page 22 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. Press MENU on the remote control.

  • Page 27: Recording A Program

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-2_sea 7/24/01 11:16 AM Page 23 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.

  • Page 28: Recording A Program With Automatic Stop

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-2_sea 7/24/01 11:16 AM Page 24 Recording a Program with Automatic Stop This function enables you to record up to nine hours of programs. Your VCR stops automatically after the preset length of time. Switch on the television. POWER EJECT...

  • Page 29: Using The Timer Programming Feature

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-2_sea 7/24/01 11:16 AM Page 25 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.

  • Page 30: Vcr Plus+ Recording (America Only)

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-2_sea 7/24/01 11:16 AM Page 26 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.

  • Page 31: Vcr Plus+ Set Up (America Only)

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-2_sea 7/24/01 11:16 AM Page 27 VCR Plus+ Set up (AMERICA Only) 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.

  • Page 32: Checking A Preset Recording

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-3_sea 7/24/01 11:18 AM Page 28 Checking a Preset Recording You can check your preset recordings: when you have finished presetting the VCR ; or if you have forgotten which programs will be recorded. REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER STROBE AUDIO Press the TIMER button and select STANDARD TIMER.

  • Page 33: Playing A Cassette

    CHANNEL Selecting the PLAY SYSTEM Mode You can choose the PLAY SYSTEM if your system does not match the SV-7000W VCR. This function only needs to be used when there is no color or picture during playback. ** M E N U ** Press MENU on the remote control.

  • Page 34: Receiving Stereo Broadcasts

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-3_sea 7/24/01 11:18 AM Page 30 Receiving Stereo 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. STEREO The VCR records the same audio on both the Hi-Fi linear tracks on the tape.

  • Page 35: Sqpb (Super Vhs Quasi Playback)

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-3_sea 7/24/01 11:18 AM Page 31 SQPB (Super VHS Quasi PlayBack) This function is for playback of Super VHS format tapes only, not for recording. Insert the Super-VHS format cassette. NORMAL(VHS) SQPB ONLY Set the SQPB selection switch to SQPB.

  • Page 36: Adjusting Picture Sharpness

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-3_sea 7/24/01 11:18 AM Page 32 Adjusting Picture Sharpness The Picture Sharpness feature enables you to adjust the sharpness of the image according to your own preferences. REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT PICTURE TIMER During playback, press the PICTURE button. Result: The picture bar appears.

  • Page 37: Rewinding And Fast-Forwarding A Cassette

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-3_sea 7/24/01 11:18 AM Page 33 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. P/STILL STOP press: DISPLAY MONITOR A.DUB...

  • Page 38: Playing A Sequence Frame By Frame

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-3_sea 7/24/01 11:18 AM Page 34 Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame 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.

  • Page 39: Strobe

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-3_sea 7/24/01 11:18 AM Page 35 STROBE STROBE AUDIO You can see still images in succession. INPUT Press the STROBE button during playback. Result: “STROBE” is displayed on the screen. A Discrete image is displayed on screen similar to SLOW mode.

  • Page 40: Searching For A Specific Sequence

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-4_sea 7/24/01 11:20 AM Page 36 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. POWER The Search function enables you to fast-forward or rewind to a specific index and start playback from that point.

  • Page 41: Using The Tape Counter

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-4_sea 7/24/01 11:20 AM Page 37 Using the Tape Counter 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 REC.SPEED CLK/COUNT...

  • Page 42: Using The Assemble Edit Function

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-4_sea 7/24/01 11:20 AM Page 38 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. Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR.

  • Page 43: Connecting Other Equipment To Your Vcr

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-4_sea 7/24/01 11:20 AM Page 39 Connecting Other Equipment to Your 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. The LINE 1 input connectors on the front of the VCR are used to input...

  • Page 44: Recording From Another Vcr Or Camcorder

    7/24/01 11:20 AM Page 40 Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder 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.

  • Page 45: Tv System Conversion

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-4_sea 7/24/01 11:20 AM Page 41 TV System Conversion You can convert the input signal into the desired TV system. LINE 1 IN Connect the RCA audio/video cable into the LINE 1 IN jacks on the front of the VCR.

  • Page 46: Conversion Recording

    Press the PAL output system button on the front panel to select the PAL system. Result: The display panel shows PAL. Press the PLAY button of the other VCR. Press the REC button of the Samsung VCR for at least one STROBE AUDIO second. Result: appears on the display panel, and recording begins.

  • Page 47: Hi-Fi Audio System

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-5_sea 7/24/01 11:22 AM Page 43 Hi-Fi Audio System Hi-Fi and linear audio 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.

  • Page 48: Audio Dubbing A Pre-Recorded Cassette

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-5_sea 7/24/01 11:22 AM Page 44 Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: LINE 1 IN a CD player ; a microphone connected to a sound system ; or...

  • Page 49: Recording An Fm Simulcast Program

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-5_sea 7/24/01 11:22 AM Page 45 Recording an FM Simulcast Program The FM Simulcast feature enables you to record: the picture received on the VCR’s tuner ; LINE 1 IN the sound received from an external source via the VIDEO AUDIO LINE 1 RCA input connectors on the front of the VCR.

  • Page 50: Locking Your Vcr

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-5_sea 7/24/01 11:22 AM Page 46 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.

  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-5_sea 7/24/01 11:22 AM Page 47 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).

  • Page 52: Problems

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-5_sea 7/24/01 11:22 AM Page 48 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.

  • Page 53: Glossary Of Terms

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-5_sea 7/24/01 11:22 AM Page 49 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...

  • Page 54: World Broadcast Systems

    00407A)SV-7000W-GB-5_sea 7/24/01 11:22 AM Page 50 World Broadcast Systems SYSTEM SECAM NTSC ITEM Country Bahamas Afghanistan China Argentina Brazil Angola Egypt Bulgaria Gambia France Barbados Albania, Algeria Korea Paraguay Botswana Iran CIS (USSR) (North) Bermuda Australia Uruguay Hong Kong Iraq...

  • Page 55: International Service Network

    Tel : 44-1952-292-262 Web site : http://www.samsungelectronics.co.uk North & Latin America France U.S.A (United States America) Tel : 33-10-4938-6569 Tel : 973-691-6200/1-800-Samsung Web site : http://www.samsung.fr Web site : http://www.sosimple.com Germany Canada Tel : 49-6196-66-1900 Tel : 905-819-5031/1-800-Samsung Web site : http://www.samsung.de Web site : http://www.samsungcanada.com...
  • Page 56 00407A)SV-7000W-GB-5_sea 7/24/01 11:22 AM Page 52 ELECTRONICS SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA, INC 105 CHALLENGER ROAD RIDGEFIELD PARK N.J 07660-0511, U.S.A “FOR YOUR NEAREST SAMSUNG AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, DIAL 1-800-SAMSUNG” www.samsungvcr.com...

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