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Problems and Solutions (VCR)

Before contacting the Samsung after-sales service, 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 STANDBY/ON 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.

The television programme was not recorded

Check the DVD-VCR aerial connections.

Is the DVD-VCR tuner properly set?

Check if the safety tab is intact on the cassette.

Timer recording was unsuccessful

Was the STANDBY/ON 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.

No playback picture or the picture 

Check to see if you are using a prerecorded tape. 

is distorted

You cannot see normal broadcasts

Check the TUNER/EXTERNAL setting. It should be on 
TUNER.

Check the TV/VCR aerial connections.

Noise bars or streaks on playback

Press the TRK (+or -) buttons to minimize this effect.

When the 

II button is pressed

A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the 

during playback, the still picture

condition of the tape. Press the TRK (+or -) buttonsduring  

has severe “noise bars” streaks

SLOW motion to minimize this effect.

Video Head Cleaning 

If poor pictures appear on a variety of cassettes, the video 
heads may need cleaning. This is not a common problem 
and unless it appears, the heads should not be cleaned. 
When cleaning the video heads, read all instructions 
provided with the head cleaning cassette. Incorrect head 
cleaning can permanently damage the video heads.

If when tuning in your TV to the DVD-VCR   

1. Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial  

test pattern your TV does not find the test  

symbol) on the rear of the DVD-VCR. 

pattern or the pattern when found suffers  

2. Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the DVD-

from interference, it may be due to the

VCR” (see page 13).

DVD-VCR output channel clashing with 

3. Carry out the instructions “Setting the DVD-VCR output 

the normal TV transmissions in your area.

Channel” (see page 19), move the channel number

To prevent this you will need to change the   

several channels down from the original setting.

DVD-VCR output channel in the following 

(example:from 60 to 57). 

way

4. Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial symbol) 

on the rear of the DVD-VCR. 

5. Re-tune your TV to the DVD-VCR again by following 

instructions “Tuning Your Television for the DVD-VCR” 
(page 13). 

6. If the problem still exists repeat steps 1 to 5 moving several 

more channels away from the original setting.

If you are unable to solve the problem after reading the above instructions, note:

The model and serial number on the rear of your DVD-VCR

The warranty information

A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.

Technical Specifications

Rated voltage

AC100 - 240V, 50/60Hz

Power consumption

32Watts

Weight

5.6Kg

General

Size

430mm X 357mm X 100mm

Operating ambient temperature

+5°C ~ +35°C

Installation conditions

Operation position : Horizontal,

Relative humidity :Below 75%

Input

Video input (Rear)

RCA jack : 1.0Vp-p (unbalanced) 75

Audio input (Rear)

RCA jack :-8dBm, 47Kohm unbalanced

RF out 

UHF 21-69 (Initial CH36)

UHF 28-69 (Initial CH38) : Australia model

Audio (DVD, VCR)

Headphones, RCA jack

Output

Audio (DVD only)

Digital audio out (OPTICAL, COAXIAL)

Video (DVD, VCR)

RCA jack

Video (DVD only)

S-Video out

COMPONENT out : RCA jack

Tape format

VHS type video tape, 

S-VHS type video tape (Playback only)

Color system

PAL, MESECAM, NTSC4.43, NTSC playback on PAL TV

Tuning system

B/G, D/K (OPTION)

VCR

Video S/N

Above 43dB (standard recording)

Resolution

Above 240 lines (standard recording)

Audio S/N

Above 68dB (Hi-Fi), 39dB (Mono)

Audio frequency characteristics

20Hz - 20KHz (Hi-Fi)

Disc

DVD, CD (12cm), CD(8cm), VIDEO-CD (12cm)

DVD

Audio S/N

115dB

Audio dynamic range 

105dB

01479A DVD-V5000/XSA-GB5  9/5/56 8:09 AM  Page 62

Summary of Contents for SV-DVD1E

Page 1: ...DVD VCR DVD V5000 SV DVD1E Instruction Manual www samsungvcr com 01479A DVD V5000 XSA GB1 9 5 56 8 02 AM Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...Mark Function DVD VCD 54 Recalling a Marked Scene 54 Clearing a Mark 54 Using the Zoom DVD VCD 55 3D Sound Function 55 Using the Setup Menu 56 Setting Up the Language Features 57 Using the Disc Menu Language 57 Contents FOREWORD Safety Instructions 5 DVD VCR OVERVIEWS Front View of the DVD VCR 6 Rear View of the DVD VCR 6 Infrared Remote Control 7 Display Indicators 8 Accessories 8 CONNECTING YOUR...

Page 3: ...D VCR to any liquids Do NOT place any objects on the DVD VCR or remote control During a storm and or light ning unplug the DVD VCR from the mains socket and aerial If the remote control is not used for a long period of time remove the batteries and store it in a cool dry place DVD FUNCTIONS Setting Up the AUDIO Language Features 58 Using the Subtitle Language 58 Setting Up the Parental Control 59 ...

Page 4: ... If you press DVD button the DVD is ligthining It means DVD mode ex If you press ll PLAY key the DVD will be play VCR Remote key active for VCR operation If you press VCR button the VCR is ligthining It means VCR mode ex If you press ll PLAY key the VCR tape will be play JOYSTICK Use for Up Down Left Right ENTER key MENU Use for DISC menu of DVD SETUP Use for SETUP menu of DVD or VCR Front View of...

Page 5: ...SUNG Video Cassette Recorder DVD VCR Together with your DVD VCR you will find the following accessories in the box REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES AUDIO VIDEO CABLE OWNER S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 1 The DVD Deck is active 2 A DVD CD VCD or SVCD is loaded 3 A disc with LPCM Linear Pulse Code Modulation audio is loaded 4 A DVD with a Dolby Digital is loaded 5...

Page 6: ...ble 3 2 You can connect your DVD VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on the television You thus Obtain better quality sound and pictures Simplify the setting up procedure of your DVD VCR 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 DVD VCR is swi...

Page 7: ...stations will be stored in memory The process takes a few minutes Your DVD VCR will then be ready for use 1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 10 Connecting Your DVD VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable 2 Plug the DVD VCR into the mains It will automatically tune itself in and store TV stations in the memory 3 The process will finish after a few minutes Then the DVD VCR automatically ...

Page 8: ...k 1 STANDBY ONButton Press the STANDBY ON button on the remote control or front panel to turn on the DVD VCR 2 DVD Button Press the DVD button on the remote control when you want to control the DVD deck The DVD indicator will light on the Front Panel Display to show that the DVD deck is selected 3 VCR Button Press the VCR button on remote control when you want to control the VCR deck The VCR indic...

Page 9: ...he DVD will go into Play mode and the VCR will go into Record mode If the DVD disc menu appears you may need to press the PLAY button manually to begin copying 4 Stop the Copy Process When the DVD is finished playing press the VCR button on the remote control and then press the STOP button to end the copy You must stop the Copy process manually when the DVD movie ends or the DVD may replay and rec...

Page 10: ...omatically You must set the date and time when You purchase the DVD VCR The power supply remains off for more than 60 minutes Do not forget to reset the time when you change clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa 1 Press SETUP on the remote control Result The programming menu is displayed 2 Press the corresponding or buttons to select the CLOCK SET option 3 Press the ENTER button to sele...

Page 11: ...reen except for the Index Programming MENU and Timer functions which cannot be hidden 1 Press SETUP on the remote control Result The programming menu is displayed 2 Press the corresponding or buttons to select the USER SET option 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option Result The USER SET menu is displayed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the OSD o...

Page 12: ... VCR OUTPUT CH CH38 DVD OUT COMPONENT E N D SETUP MANUAL SET UP P R 1 C H MFT NAME MEMORY ENTER END SETUP TV STATION TABLE P R CH NAME 1 2 3 4 5 SET SORT ENTER DELETE CLEAR SETUP You do not need to preset the stations if you have already set them automatically see Plug Auto Set Up on page 12 Your DVD VCR contains a built in tuner used to receive television broadcasts You must preset the stations r...

Page 13: ...N TABLE P R CH NAME 1 021 2 025 3 030 4 065 5 SORT 4 4 EXECUTE ENTER SETUP TV STATION TABLE P R CH NAME 1 065 2 025 3 030 4 065 5 SORT 4 1 EXECUTE ENTER SETUP TV STATION TABLE P R CH NAME 1 065 2 021 3 025 4 030 5 SET SORT ENTER DELETE CLEAR SETUP If you have stored a TV station That you do not require At the wrong programme position you can cancel it 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control...

Page 14: ... different speeds SP Standard Play LP Long Play In Long Play modes Each cassette lasts twice as long The recording is of a slightly lower quality To record a cassette Press the SPEED button on the remote control until In standard play mode SP is displayed In long play mode LP is displayed Selecting the Cassette Type If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on a cassette yo...

Page 15: ...SET LENGTH PRESS REC 4 4 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 Before recording a programme you must have preset the corres ponding station ...

Page 16: ...he cassette and press TIMER on the remote control Result The timer programme is displayed 2 Press to select the input source 3 Select the required station by pressing the buttons 4 Press to select the recording day 5 Select the required day by pressing the or buttons 6 Press to select the recording start time 7 Select the required hour value by pressing the or buttons 8 Press to select the minutes...

Page 17: ...nds the PICTURE menu disappears automatically 8 On completion press the SETUP button again OSD ON TAPE SELECT E180 COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO IPC ON NICAM ON RECORD SOURCE AUTO E N D SETUP OSD ON TAPE SELECT E180 COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO IPC ON RECORD SOURCE AUTO E N D SETUP OSD ON TAPE SELECT E180 COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO IPC ON NICAM ON RECORD SOURCE AUTO E N D SETUP OSD ON TAPE SELECT E180 COLOUR SYSTEM AUTO IPC O...

Page 18: ...ects the reception standard when you select AUTO When playing back a cassette the standard is automatically selected by the DVD VCR When you playback an NTSC recorded tape on this DVD VCR make a setting on the colour system according to your TV If your TV is a PAL system only TV set NTPB If your TV is Multi System TV NTSC 4 43 compatible set NT4 43 and you can record NT4 43 1 Press SETUP on the re...

Page 19: ... as many times as required to decrease or increase the speed respectively To return to the normal speed press the ll button twice 2 When playing back in slow motion picture interference may occur Press the TRK or buttons to minimize this effect When you have been using the Slow Motion function for more than about five minutes the DVD VCR will automatically play to protect the Cassette Video heads ...

Page 20: ...ons to minimize this effect REVERSE REVERSE REVERSE SLOW SLOW PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY STILL MOTION MOTION PLAY X3 X7 X9 X9 X7 X3 X1 10 X1 5 You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function up to nine times the normal speed Example You wish to analyze a sportsperson s technique movement by movement The Shuttle function is available on the Remote control No sound is heard when playin...

Page 21: ...ed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the REPEAT PLAY option 5 To Press or until Repeat play ON is displayed Do not wish to repeat play OFF is displayed 6 On completion press SETUP twice to exit the menu Auto Repeat Play EASY OPERATION ENTER E N D SETUP AUTO POWER OFF OFF REPEAT PLAY OFF NO OF INTERVAL REPEAT 5 E N D SETUP EASY OPERATION ENTER E N D SETUP A...

Page 22: ...eo Input Cable 1 3 3 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 DVD VCR Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly you must indicate the type of cassette being used 1 Insert a cassette in your DVD VCR 2 To set the tape counter to zero at...

Page 23: ...23 7 2 2 You can copy a cassette to your DVD V5000 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 DVD VCR fromwhich the cassette is to be copied to the appropriate RCA audio and video input connectors ...

Page 24: ...quality less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time VIDEO CD AUDIO CD 12 Cm 8 Cm 74 min 20 min 12 Cm 8 Cm 74 min 20 min Disc Types Logos Recording Types Disc Size Max Playing Time Characteristics DVD The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time 1 Press SETUP on the remote control...

Page 25: ...f unless the disc is removed the STOP button is pressed twice or the player is unplugged If the player is left for 2 minutes in pause mode it will stop This icon indicates an invalid button press Before using the DVD operation press the TV VIEW button on the remote control to watch and select DVD Playing a Disc 1 3 3 Choosing a Connection Connection to an Audio System Connection of S Video Jack Th...

Page 26: ...if you press the I NEXT SKIP button it moves to the next MENU or the next Track View display If you press the I BACK SKIP button it moves to the previous MENU or the previous Track View display See page 52 When in search mode 8X 16X 32X on a DVD or high speed playback on a VCD no sound will be heard When 2X SCAN AUDIO is set to ON in the SETUP MENU no sound will be heard on discs which are recorde...

Page 27: ...tton on the remote Current track number elapsed time and volume control will be displayed Use the button to select a track Use the button or Number buttons to enter a different track number then press the ENTER button To enter the time from which you want to start use the button to select then use the Number buttons to enter the time Press the ENTER button To make the screen disappear press the DI...

Page 28: ...ons to minimize this effect REVERSE REVERSE REVERSE SLOW SLOW PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY PLAY STILL MOTION MOTION PLAY X3 X7 X9 X9 X7 X3 X1 10 X1 5 You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function up to nine times the normal speed Example You wish to analyze a sportsperson s technique movement by movement The Shuttle function is available on the Remote control No sound is heard when playin...

Page 29: ...ed 4 Press the corresponding or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of the REPEAT PLAY option 5 To Press or until Repeat play ON is displayed Do not wish to repeat play OFF is displayed 6 On completion press SETUP twice to exit the menu Auto Repeat Play EASY OPERATION ENTER E N D SETUP AUTO POWER OFF OFF REPEAT PLAY OFF NO OF INTERVAL REPEAT 5 E N D SETUP EASY OPERATION ENTER E N D SETUP A...

Page 30: ...eo Input Cable 1 3 3 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 DVD VCR Allows you to find the beginning of a sequence easily If the remaining time is to be calculated correctly you must indicate the type of cassette being used 1 Insert a cassette in your DVD VCR 2 To set the tape counter to zero at...

Page 31: ...23 7 2 2 You can copy a cassette to your DVD V5000 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 DVD VCR fromwhich the cassette is to be copied to the appropriate RCA audio and video input connectors ...

Page 32: ...quality less distortion and less deterioration of audio quality over time VIDEO CD AUDIO CD 12 Cm 8 Cm 74 min 20 min 12 Cm 8 Cm 74 min 20 min Disc Types Logos Recording Types Disc Size Max Playing Time Characteristics DVD The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off your DVD VCR if no signal is received and you do not press any button for the selected time 1 Press SETUP on the remote control...

Page 33: ...f unless the disc is removed the STOP button is pressed twice or the player is unplugged If the player is left for 2 minutes in pause mode it will stop This icon indicates an invalid button press Before using the DVD operation press the TV VIEW button on the remote control to watch and select DVD Playing a Disc 1 3 3 Choosing a Connection Connection to an Audio System Connection of S Video Jack Th...

Page 34: ...if you press the I NEXT SKIP button it moves to the next MENU or the next Track View display If you press the I BACK SKIP button it moves to the previous MENU or the previous Track View display See page 52 When in search mode 8X 16X 32X on a DVD or high speed playback on a VCD no sound will be heard When 2X SCAN AUDIO is set to ON in the SETUP MENU no sound will be heard on discs which are recorde...

Page 35: ...tton on the remote Current track number elapsed time and volume control will be displayed Use the button to select a track Use the button or Number buttons to enter a different track number then press the ENTER button To enter the time from which you want to start use the button to select then use the Number buttons to enter the time Press the ENTER button To make the screen disappear press the DI...

Page 36: ... the point where you want the repeat play to stop B The A B Repeat that you set plays until you turn Repeat off 3 Press ENTER 4 To return to normal playback press REPEAT again then press the button to select Off and press ENTER DVD repeats playback by chapter or title CD and VCD repeat playback by disc or track Depending on the disc the Repeat function may not work If the title or track is complet...

Page 37: ...ng of each track for about 10 seconds Using the Disc View Function Index View VCD INDEX VIEW 04 07 02 05 08 03 06 09 01 example 1 Program Play DVD VCD CD 1 Press the MODE button 2 Use the button to select PROGRAM Press the ENTER button 3 Use the button to select the first chapter or track to add to the program Press the ENTER button The selection numbers appear in the Program Order box 4 Press the...

Page 38: ...e represented by abbreviations 3 Use the button to select STEREO R CHANNEL or L CHANNEL On VCD CD You can select a desired subtitle quickly and easily with the SUBTITLE button 1 Press the SUBTITLE button 2 Use the button to select the desired subtitle language 3 Use the button to determine whether or not the subtitle will be displayed Initially the subtitling will not appear on screen The audio an...

Page 39: ...or DOLBY DIGITAL However some of these discs do not contain rear channel sound signals Depending on the disc the Zoom and 3D Sound function may not work 3D Sound Function Using the Zoom DVD VCD Off 1 Using the Mark Function DVD VCD The Mark function lets you select parts of a DVD or VCD MENU OFF mode so that you can quickly find the section at a later time 1 During playback press the MARK button o...

Page 40: ...language preferences set up a parental level even adjust the player to the type of television screen you have 1 With no disc playing press the SETUP button on the remote PLAYER MENU Setup of the Display Language See page 57 Use the Player preference menu to select the language for the player s on screen displays DISC MENU Setup of the Menu Language See page 57 Use the Menu preference menu to selec...

Page 41: ...Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Kids Safe 1 Use Password No 1 Use Password Yes 2 Rating Level 1 3 Change Password CREATE PASSWORD Enter Password _ _ _ _ Setting Up the AUDIO Language Features Using the Audio Language 1 With no disc playing press the SETUP button 2 Press the button to move to AUDIO 3 Press the ENTER button 4 Press the button to select ENGLISH Select ORIGINAL if you want the default soundtr...

Page 42: ...em Then press the button DOLBY DIGITAL OUT MPEG 2 DIGITAL OUT PCM Converts to PCM 2CH 48kHz 16Bit audio Select PCM when using the Analog Audio Outputs BITSTREAM Converts to Dolby Digital BITSTREAM 5 1CH in case of MPEG 2 7 1CH Select BITSTREAM when using the Digital Audio Output NOTE Be sure to select the correct Digital Output or no audio will be heard DTS ON Outputs DTS BITSTREAM via digital out...

Page 43: ... found suffers 2 Carry out the instructions Tuning Your Television for the DVD from interference it may be due to the VCR see page 13 DVD VCR output channel clashing with 3 Carry out the instructions Setting the DVD VCR output the normal TV transmissions in your area Channel see page 19 move the channel number To prevent this you will need to change the several channels down from the original sett...

Page 44: ...quested a title or chapter number or search time that is out of range Some of the functions selected in the Setup Menu may not work properly if the disc is not encoded with the corresponding function The Screen Ratio is fixed on your DVDs Make sure you have selected the correct Digital Output in the Audio Options Menu Press power on from a cold start with no disc in the unit Press the and ll butto...

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