Samsung SV-5000W manual Problems and Solutions, Problem Explanation/Solution

Problems and Solutions

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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.
				◆ Check that the VCR has not been safety-locked (LOCK
				displayed). If so, hold P/STILL (	) down for at least five
				seconds to release it.
The television programme was not recorded.				◆ Check the VCR/aerial connections.
				◆ Is the 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.
				◆ Check that the channel number selected with the
				Timer Programme code is correct.
No playback picture or the picture				◆ Press the TRACKING buttons (	or	).
is distorted.				◆ Check to see if you are using a pre-recorded tape.
				◆ Check the playback system in SET-UP Menu.
You cannot see normal broadcasts.				◆ Check that the source selected using the INPUT button is
				the VCR’s tuner.
				◆ Check the TV.VCR/aerial connections.
Noise bar or streaks on playback.				◆ Press the TRACKING buttons (	or	) to minimize this
				effect.
				◆ Check the SQPB in the USER SET2 Menu (see page 32).
No operation when the:				◆ Check that tape is not already fully wound.
• REW (		) button is pressed ; or
• F.F (	) button is pressed.
When the P/STILL (			) button is pressed	◆ A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the
during playback, the still picture has severe				condition of the tape. Press the TRACKING buttons
“noise bar” streaks.				( or ) to minimize this effect.
Incorrect operations or no display.				◆ Use a pencil to press the RESET button and re-initialize
				the VCR. All preset data is lost.

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

◆the model and serial number on the rear of your VCR ;

◆the warranty information ; and

◆a clear description of the problem.

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.

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Front View of the VCR

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			VIDEO CASSETTE
			COMPARTMENT
	RECORD	RESET	REW
STANDBY/ON			BUTTON
	BUTTON	BUTTON
BUTTON
			PLAY
	EJECT		BUTTON
	BUTTON

F.F

BUTTON

				OUTPUT SYSTEM
/I STANDBY/ON		EJECT	REC	THROUGH
				NTSC	REW	F.F
			RESET	PAL
	LINE 1 IN
VIDEO	L AUDIO R			SECAM
			CHANNEL	PAL-M
					P/S	STOP
				PAL-N

RCA VIDEO	RCA AUDIO	CHANNEL	SYSTEM STANDARD	PAUSE/STILL	STOP
INPUT	L,R INPUT	BUTTONS	OUTPUT SELECTION	BUTTON	BUTTON
JACK	JACKS		BUTTONS

Rear View of the VCR

RCA AUDIO L, R	RCA AUDIO		RCA AUDIO		RCA VIDEO	AERIAL IN
	L, R OUTPUT 1		L, R INPUT		INPUT
OUTPUT 2 JACKS						CONNECTOR
	JACKS		JACKS		JACK
			LINE 2 IN
			R - AUDIO - L	VIDEO
	OUT 2	OUT 1
		R
		AUDIO
		L	EURO AV		TV
		VIDEO

VIDEO OUTPUT 2	VIDEO	AUDIO/VIDEO IN/OUT	OUT TO TV
JACK	OUTPUT 1	SCART (EURO-21)	CONNECTOR
	JACK	SOCKET

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