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

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    GB 3 GB 2 Contents (cont.) ◆ P LAYING B ACK ■ Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 30 ■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically.................................................... 30 ■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually................................................[...]

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    GB 5 GB 4 The following illustrations represent precautions. The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product. DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel. THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTS Safety Instructions Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to extreme temperature condi- tions (below 5?[...]

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    GB 7 GB 6 Infrared Remote Control STANDBY/ON BUTTON AUTO TRACKING, TRACKING +/- VOLUME +/- BUTTONS S-VHS BUTTON MUTE BUTTON 3D SOUNDBUTTON 0-9 / AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON DVD BUTTON REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH BUTTON SKIP BACK / RECORD BUTTON STOP BUTTON ZOOM / RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON ANGLE / TIMERBUTTON SETUP BUTTON JOYSTICK TITLE BUTTON MAR[...]

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    GB 9 GB 8 Deciding How to Connect DVD-VCR You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems: ◆ Types of connectors available on your systems ◆ Systems connected permanently to the DVD-VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily (camcorder for example) Your DVD-VCR is equipped with the following connectors[...]

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    GB 11 GB 10 Connecting Other Equipment to Y our DVD-VCR To receive television programmes a signal must be received from one of the following sources: ◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ An indoor aerial ◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite receiver ☛ Make sure that both the television and the DVD-VCR are switched off before connecting the cables.[...]

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    GB 13 GB 12 T uning Y our T elevision for the DVD-VCR You must tune your television for the DVD-VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable ➢ To view pictures from your DVD-VCR when a RCA cable is used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV). 1 Switch on the television. 2 Switch on the DVD-VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of[...]

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    GB 15 GB 14 The following buttons are used when watching television via the DVD-VCR’s built-in TV tuner. 1 TV/VCRButton This button does not active this model. It is only used for Europe Scart model. 2 PROG Up/Down Button Press to change to the next or previous channel. 3 0-9 Buttons Press to select channels directly. 4 Last Program Press to jump[...]

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    GB 16 Copying from DVD to VCR The DVD-VCR allows you to copy the contents of a DVD to a VHS tape with a press of the COPY button. If the DVD you are attempting to copy is copy protected, you will not be able to copy the disc. It is not permitted to copy Macrovision® encoded DVDs. 1 Insert Disc Insert the disc you wish to copy in the DVD deck and c[...]

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    GB 17 You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when you: ◆ Purchase the DVD-VCR ◆ 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 AA, R6 or equivalent batteries, taking care to r[...]

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    Your DVD-VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures. Also, you can change the DVD-VCR output channel to adjust the frequency in which information is displayed on the screen. 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corre[...]

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    GB 21 GB 20 ☛ You do not need to preset the stations manually if you have already set them automatically. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , or , buttons to select the I N S T A L L A T I O N option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option. Result: The I N [...]

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    GB 23 GB 22 You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences. 1 Press the SETUP button on the remote control. 2 Press the corresponding , or , buttons to select the I N S T A L L A T I O N option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option. Result: The I N S T A L [...]

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    GB 25 GB 24 NICAM(OPTION) NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language). NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound. Please refer to page 33. 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is[...]

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    GB 27 GB 26 This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of programmes. Your DVD-VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time. 1 Switch on the television. 2 To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television channel reserved for use with your DVD-VCR (or the AV input if used). 3 Insert the cassette on which th[...]

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    GB 29 Checking a Preset Recording Cancelling a Preset Recording You can cancel any programmes that are: ◆ Incorrect ◆ No longer required 1 Press TIMER on the remote control. Result: The timer programme is displayed. 2 Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the o r buttons. 3 Press the CLEAR button to cancel the selected programme. Res[...]

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    GB 31 Record Source You can set the DVD-V5000 to record from a variety of sources, including the Tuner, DVD deck, AV or AUX input. The Auto setting will record whatever is currently visible on-screen, as set by the TV VIEW button. 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , or , button[...]

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    GB 33 You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available. Option Description L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel. R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel. MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and normal channels. MONO Use[...]

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    GB 34 Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion You can play a cassette in slow motion. ➢ No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow motion. 1 Press: ◆ ll to start playing the cassette ◆ ll button one more time to make PAUSE mode. ◆ to start SLOW mode. ◆ or button as many times as required to decrease or increase the speed respectivel[...]

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    GB 35 You can: ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. 1 Press: ◆ ll to start playing the cassette ◆ ll to stop the tape at a given frame ◆ FRAME/STEP ( ) to advance frame by frame 2 To return to normal playback, press ll . ☛ When you have been us[...]

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    GB 37 GB 36 You can set Interval Repeat Play so that the cassette is repeated a number of times according to a specified set interval. 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , or , buttons to select the EASY OPERATION option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option. Result: T[...]

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    GB 39 GB 38 You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples: ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR (see page 40). ◆ You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder (see page 40). ☛ ◆ M[...]

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    GB 41 GB 40 With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: ◆ A CD, DVD ◆ A microphone connected to a sound system ◆ A cassette player Restriction: Audio dubbing is applicable only to the longitudinal audio track (normal audio). 1 Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate[...]

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    GB 43 GB 42 Disc T ype and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : * DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I, CD-R and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) ~ DIGITAL SOUND STEREO • Playback Region Number • PAL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, etc. • D[...]

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    GB 45 GB 44 Before Playback : ◆ Turn on a TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select video mode. ◆ Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD. ◆ Refer to your AUDIO User’s Manual. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray opens. 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facin[...]

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    GB 47 GB 46 During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. 1 During playback, press the or button on the remote. ◆ Press the or button on the remote and press again to search at a faster speed(2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/normal speed, in order) on the DVD. ◆ Press the or button on[...]

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    GB 48 1 During playback, press the DISPLAY button on the remote. - Current title, chapter number and elapsed time will be displayed. ◆ Use the , button to select a title or a chapter number. Use the , button or Number buttons to enter a different title or chapter number, then press the ENTER button. ◆ To enter the time from which you want to st[...]

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    GB 35 You can: ◆ Stop the cassette at a given frame (image) ◆ Advance one frame at a time ➢ No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame. 1 Press: ◆ ll to start playing the cassette ◆ ll to stop the tape at a given frame ◆ FRAME/STEP ( ) to advance frame by frame 2 To return to normal playback, press ll . ☛ When you have been us[...]

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    GB 37 GB 36 You can set Interval Repeat Play so that the cassette is repeated a number of times according to a specified set interval. 1 Press SETUP on the remote control. Result: The programming menu is displayed. 2 Press the corresponding , or , buttons to select the EASY OPERATION option. 3 Press the ENTER button to select this option. Result: T[...]

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    GB 39 GB 38 You can connect other audio/video equipment to your DVD-VCR using audio/video cables if the appropriate outputs are available on the equipment chosen. Examples: ◆ You wish to copy a video cassette with the help of a second VCR (see page 40). ◆ You wish to play back and/or copy pictures taken with a camcorder (see page 40). ☛ ◆ M[...]

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    GB 41 GB 40 With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the previously recorded sound and replace it with a new soundtrack from: ◆ A CD, DVD ◆ A microphone connected to a sound system ◆ A cassette player Restriction: Audio dubbing is applicable only to the longitudinal audio track (normal audio). 1 Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate[...]

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    GB 43 GB 42 Disc T ype and Characteristics This DVD player is capable of playing the following types of discs with the corresponding logos : * DO NOT play CD-ROM, CD-I, CD-R and DVD-ROM in this player! (CDGs play audio only, not graphics.) ~ DIGITAL SOUND STEREO • Playback Region Number • PAL broadcast system in U.K, France, Germany, etc. • D[...]

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    GB 45 GB 44 Before Playback : ◆ Turn on a TV and press the TV/VIDEO button to select video mode. ◆ Turn on your Audio System and select AUX, CD or DVD. ◆ Refer to your AUDIO User’s Manual. 1 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button. The STANDBY indicator light goes out and the tray opens. 2 Place a disc gently into the tray with the disc’s label facin[...]

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    GB 47 GB 46 During playback, you can search quickly through a chapter or track or use the skip function to jump to the next selection. 1 During playback, press the or button on the remote. ◆ Press the or button on the remote and press again to search at a faster speed(2X/4X/8X/16X/32X/normal speed, in order) on the DVD. ◆ Press the or button on[...]

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    GB 48 1 During playback, press the DISPLAY button on the remote. - Current title, chapter number and elapsed time will be displayed. ◆ Use the , button to select a title or a chapter number. Use the , button or Number buttons to enter a different title or chapter number, then press the ENTER button. ◆ To enter the time from which you want to st[...]

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    GB 49 Repeat the current track, chapter, title, a chosen section (A-B), or all of the disc (VCD/CD only). When Playing a DVD : 1 Press the REPEAT button on the remote. Repeat screen appears. 2 Select Chapter, Title or A-B using the , button. - A-B Repeat ◆ Press the REPEAT button. Select A-B on screen with the , button. Or press the A-B button on[...]

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    GB 51 GB 50 Using the Disc View Function (T rack View VCD) Displays the beginning view of each track and the track number. 1 During playback, press the TITLE button. 2 Press the , button to select TRACK VIEW. Press the ENTER button. 3 Select the desired view by pressing the , or , buttons. 4 Press the ENTER button. Displays the equally divided 9 vi[...]

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    GB 53 GB 52 When a DVD contains multiple angles of a particular scene, you can select the Angle function. Using the ANGLE button : Check to see if an ‘ANGLE ( )’ mark is present at the upper right hand corner of the screen. 1 When an ‘ANGLE’ mark is shown, press the ANGLE button. 2 Use the , button to select the desired screen angle. Then p[...]

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    GB 55 GB 54 1 During playback or pause mode, press the ZOOM button on the remote. A square will be displayed on screen. 2 Use the , or , button to select the part of the screen you want to zoom. 3 Press the ENTER button. - During DVD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/4X/normal in order. - During VCD playback, press ENTER to zoom in 2X/normal in o[...]

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    GB 57 GB 56 If you set the player menu, disc menu, audio and subtitle language in advance, it will come up automatically every time you watch a movie. Using the Player Menu : 1 With no disc playing, press the SETUP button. 2 Use the , button to select the PLAYER MENU. 3 Press the ENTER button. 4 Use the , button to select ‘ENGLISH’. 5 Press the[...]

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    GB 59 GB 58 The Parental Control function works in conjunction with DVDs that have been assigned a rating - which helps you control the types of DVDs that your family watches. There are up to 8 rating levels on a disc. 1 With no disc playing, press SETUP. The Setup Menu screen appears. 2 Use , to select Parental. Press ENTER. The Parental Control s[...]

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    GB 61 GB 60 1 With no disc playing, press the SETUP button. 2 Use the , button to select DISPLAY OPTIONS. Then press the ENTER button. 3 Use the , button to select the desired item. Then press the , button. ❶ TV ASPECT 4:3 LETTER BOX : Select when you want to see the total 16:9 ratio screen DVD supplies, even though you have a TV with a 4:3 ratio[...]

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    GB 63 GB 62 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 w[...]

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    GB 64 THIS APPLIANCE IS DISTRIBUTED BY www.samsungvcr.com AC68-01479A T roubleshooting Guide (DVD) Disc does not play. 5.1 channel sound is not being reproduced. The icon appears on screen. Playback mode differs from the Setup Menu selection. The screen ratio cannot be changed. No audio. Forgot password If you experience other problems. ◆ Ensure [...]