Samsung SV-251B User manual

VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-657B SV-651I
SV-655B SV-251I
SV-651B
SV-255B
SV-251B
Instruction Manual
PAL
www.samsungvcr.com
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About this manual
Thank you for purchasing a Samsung Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
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
advantage of your VCR’s features.
The instructions in this manual are for models, SV-657B, SV-655B, SV-651B,
SV-255B, SV-251B, SV-651I and SV-251I. Before you start reading this manual please
check your model number. It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
Features Chart
- ★(SV-657B): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-657B.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a
moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is
indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires
replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating
must be used.
Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover
is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it
must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug.
Replacement covers are available from your dealer.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your
house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power
point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.
However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug,
remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug. Do
not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there is a risk of
shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code: -
BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows: -
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or
BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN
or RED.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of dangerous voltage within the
product.
IMPORTANT NOTE
DANGER
This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of important instructions
accompanying the product.
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Feature Model SV-657B SV-655B SV-651B SV-255B SV-251B SV-651I SV-251I
VIDEOPLUS+ Recording
●● ●
AV2 IN socket
●●● ●
Format 16:9
●●● ●
Child Door Lock
●●●●●●
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
●●●●●●●
Timer Programming
●●●●●●●
Auto Clock Setting
●●●●●●●
Changing recording speed (SP/LP)
●●●●●●●
Hi-Fi & NICAM
●●● ●
Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable
●●● ●
AV-Link
●
Audio Dubbing
●
Using the TV Buttons On the
●●
Remote Control
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Contents (cont.)
☛
➢
NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
11
1
= Step number
★
Option
Contents
◆FOREWORD
■Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 6
◆VCR OVERVIEWS
■Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 7
■Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 8
■Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 9
■Display Indicators.......................................................................................... 10
■Accessories................................................................................................... 10
◆CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 11
■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable and SCART cable ..... 12
■Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment............. 13
■Connecting the Audio Output Cable.............................................................. 14
■Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 14
■Tuning Your Television for the VCR.............................................................. 15
◆SETTING UPYOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 16
■Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 16
■Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information ..................................................... 17
■Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 17
■Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 18
■Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 19
■Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 20
■Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 21
◆RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 22
■Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 22
■NICAM (SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only).................................... 23
■Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 24
■Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 24
■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 25
■Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature (SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B Only)......... 26
■Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming (SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B Only).... 27
■Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 28
■Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 29
■Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 29
◆PLAYING BACK
■Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 30
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically.................................................... 30
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 30
■Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 31
■ Intelligent Picture Control (SV-651B/SV-651I/SV-255B/SV-251B/SV-251I Only) ...... 31
■Format 16:9 (Wide Screen) (SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only).... 32
■Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 32
■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
....... 33
■Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-255B/SV-251B/SV-251I Only)............. 33
◆SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion (SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only) ... 34
■Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 35
■Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 35
■Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 36
■Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 37
■Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 37
◆EASY OPERATION
■VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND (SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B Only)....................... 38
■Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 38
◆AV-LINK FUNCTION OF THIS VCR (SV-657B ONLY)
■AV-Link Function of this VCR........................................................................ 39
■TV Programme Download............................................................................. 40
■Direct Record (Setting).................................................................................. 41
■Direct Record (Procedure)............................................................................. 41
■Pictures and TV Picture Recording ............................................................... 42
◆ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input cable (SV-657B/SV-655B/
SV-651B/SV-651I Only)................................................................................. 43
■Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 44
■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 44
■Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-657B Only)............................. 45
◆OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-657B/SV-655B Only)...... 46
■Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 47
■Child Door Lock System (SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-255B/SV-251B
SV-651I/SV-251I Only).................................................................................. 47
■ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 47
■Technical Specifications................................................................................ 48
◆SOLVING PROBLEMS
■Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 49
■Service Centers List ...................................................................................... 50
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Front View of the VCR
The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.
HH
5°C
40°C
10% 75%
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
Safety Instructions
Do NOT expose the VCR to
extreme temperature condi-
tions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the VCR to
direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the VCR to any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control. During a storm and/or light- ning, unplug the 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.
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
PLAY
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON F.F
BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION
BUTTONS REW
BUTTON
REC
PROG
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
II P/S STOP REW
F.F
PLAY
AUX
VIDEO L AUDIO R
II
II
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
PLAY
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON F.F
BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION
BUTTONS
REW
BUTTON
II
II
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
PROG
STOP
REC I I P/S
REW
PLAY
F.F
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
AUX
VIDEO L-AUDIO - R
STANDBY/ON EJECT
PROG
REC IIP/S
REW
F.F
STOP
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
STOP
BUTTON
REW
BUTTON F.F
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
INFRARED REMOTE
SENSOR
PROGRAM SELECTION
BUTTONS PAUSE/STILL BUTTON PLAY BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
AUX VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
AUX VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
(SV-657B)
(SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I)
(SV-255B/SV-251B/SV-251I)
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Infrared Remote Control
OK
STANDBY/ON EJECT
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
DISPLAY
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
★(SV-651B/SV-651I ONLY)
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
AUTO TRACKING BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
★(SV-651B/SV-651I ONLY)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
★(SV-255B/SV-251B/SV-251I ONLY)
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
OK
VCR STANDBY/ON TV STANDBY/ON
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
TV VCR INPUT
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
AUDIO
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
DISP./
SELECT
-/--
VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON
★(SV-657B ONLY)
TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION /
TRACKING BUTTONS
DISPLAY BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER/PROGRAMME VIDEOPLUS BUTTON
(SV-657B/SV-655B)
(SV-651B/SV-255B/SV-251B
SV-651I/SV-251I)
Rear View of the VCR
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TV
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I ONLY)
AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT
SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT SOCKETS
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I ONLY)
EJECT BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX ★(SV-651B/SV-651I ONLY)
SELECTION / REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER/PROGRAMME VIDEOPLUS ★(SV-255B ONLY)
BUTTON
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Deciding How to Connect Your 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 VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily
(camcorder for example)
Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
AV1 (EURO AV) Rear SCART In/Out ◆Television
◆Satellite receiver
◆Other VCR
OUT TO TV Rear 75 ΩOut ◆Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 ΩIn ◆Aerial
coaxial ◆Cable television network
◆Satellite receiver
AV2 Rear SCART In ◆Satellite receiver
(SATELLITE) ◆Other VCR
★
(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
AUX Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆Audio Hi-Fi system
◆Camcorder
★
(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆Audio Hi-Fi system
★
(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
☛Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that all elements are
switched off.
Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions
and associated safety precautions.
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
AUX
VIDEO L- AUDIO-R
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
TV
AV1 (EURO AV)
Display Indicators
Accessories
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).
Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.
OK
STANDBY/ON EJECT
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RSTF.ADVINDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRKPROG
AUDIO
RECMENU
SPEEDDUBTV/VCRTIMER
DISPLAY
REMOTE CONTROL
OWNER’S
INSTRUCTIONS
COAXIAL CABLE
VIDEO STEREO
5 6
12 3 4
1Cassette loaded indicator
2 PLAY indicator
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5STEREO indicator
★
(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I ONLY)
6Rec indicator
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You can connect your VCR to a Satellite receiver or other VCR using the SCART cable if the appropriate
outputs are available on the equipment chosen. The following illustrations give a few examples of the
connection possibilities.
Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other
Equipment
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
AV1 (EURO AV)
Aerial
Aerial Connector
2
TV
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
SCART Cable
TV
1
SCART Cable
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 VCR are
switched off before connecting the cables.
1Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2Connect this cable to the 75Ωcoaxial socket marked on the
rear of your VCR.
3Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your VCR.
4Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television.
5Connect one end of the scart cable to the AV1 (EURO AV) socket
on the rear of the VCR. You must connect your VCR to the
television via the scart cable.
6Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the
television.
TV
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial
Cable and SCART cable
TV
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
5
TV
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
4
2
TV
TV
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
3
1. AV2(SATELLITE): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable ★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2(SATELLITE) socket on the rear of
the VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUT button for the AV2 input sources.
2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 65.
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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using
a Scart cable
➢To view pictures from your VCR when a Scart cable is
used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode
(AV).
1Switch on the television.
2Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the
VCR or VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) on the remote
control.
3Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for
use with your VCR.
4Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that the VCR starts
reading the cassette; if not, press
❿
II
button.
5Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 60.
6Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained
clearly.
7If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there is interference
from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting
of the VCR output channel (see Setting the VCR Output Channel
on page 17 and Problems and Solutions on page 49).
8When the picture and sound are perfectly clear, store this channel
at the desired programme position on the television.
Result: That programme is now reserved for use with your VCR.
OK
REC MENU
4
VCR STANDBY/ON
SH
STANDBY/ON
SL
O
SHU
T
V
-
LO
★(SV-657B/SV-655B)
★(SV-651B/SV-651I/
SV-255B/SV-251B/
SV-251I)
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Plug & Auto Set Up
Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is plugged into the
mains for the first time. TV stations will be stored in memory. The
process takes a few minutes. Your VCR will then be ready for use.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 12.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result: A message appears.
3Press OK button to start the auto scanning
◆ The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
◆ The process will finish after a few minutes.
4The current time and date are displayed automatically.
Check the date and time.
if it is :
◆ Correct, Press MENU button twice to exit the menu.
◆ incorrect, see page 16.
➢Auto preset can be performed by pressing ■(STOP) on
the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no
tape inserted.
☛Function for “Plug & Auto Set Up” is fixed already.
So if you want to change this fixed one, you can change
it by Presetting the Stations Automatically in OSD
“ Auto Set Up” menu. (see page 18)
Connecting the Audio Output Cable
★(
SV-657B/SV-655B/
SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
You can connect your VCR to a Hi-Fi system.
Example: You wish to take advantage of the quality of your Hi-Fi
stereo system when watching a programme or recording
via your 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 VCR is switched off.
◆Make sure that both the television and the VCR are
switched off before connecting the cables.
1Connect the coaxial cable or SCART as indicated on page 12.
2Plug the audio output cable into the audio connectors on the rear
of your VCR.
➢Respect the colour coding of the left and right channels.
3Plug the other end of the audio cable into the appropriate input
connectors on your Hi-Fi stereo system.
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
2
2
TV
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
1
TV
TV
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
2
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Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information
Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the
television.
You can choose to display or hide this information on the television
screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU and
VIDEOPLUS+ functions ★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B only),
which cannot be hidden).
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the OSD option is
selected.
5To... Press ➛ or ❿ , until...
Display on-screen information ON is displayed.
Hide on-screen information OFF is displayed.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Your 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 VCR output channel to adjust the
frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the VCR OUTPUT
CH option is selected.
5Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69) by pressing the
➛ or ❿ buttons.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 15).
Setting the VCR Output Channel
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I)
★(SV-255B/SV-251B/SV-251I)
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Setting the Date and Time
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you:
◆Purchase the video cassette recorder
◆Find that the remote control is no longer working
correctly
1Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery
compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
2Insert two AA, R6 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect
the polarities:
◆+ on the battery with + on the remote control
◆– on the battery with – on the remote control
3Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote
control and pushing it back into place.
➢Do not mix different battery types (manganese and
alkaline for example).
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
Your VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:
◆Automatically stop programme recording
◆Preset your VCR to record a programme automatically
You must set the date and time when:
◆You purchase the video cassette recorder
☛◆The time and date are set automatically from the
broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting
occurs, the time and date may not be set automati-
cally. In this case, they should be set manually.
◆Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
CLOCK SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.
4Press ➛ or ❿ to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.
Result: The option selected flashes.
5Press the " or ❷ buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.
➢You can hold the " or ❷ buttons down to scroll more
quickly through the values.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
OK
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
2
2
2
1
3
2
CLOCK SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
CLOCK
CLOCK
TUE
AUTO CLOCK : ON
12:00 1/JAN/2002
➛❿!!!!!!!!!!! "❷ END:MENU
1
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
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Presetting the Stations Manually
☛You do not need to preset the stations manually if you
have already set them automatically.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
5Press the ❿ button to select a MANUAL SET UP option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the " or ❷ buttons to select a programme number as
required.
7Press the ❿! button to preset the station.
Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
8Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to start scanning.
Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first station
found is displayed.
9Press the " or ❷ buttons until the NAME is selected.
The station name is set automatically from the broadcast signal.
10 To change the programme’s name, press the ❿! button.
Result: The first letter of the name flashes.
11 To... Then...
Select a character Press the " or ❷ button until the
in the name required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-”character).
Move to the next or Press the ❿ or ➛ buttons
previous character respectively.
12 If you... Then...
Wish to store the ◆ Press the corresponding " or ❷! buttons,
station displayed until the MFT is selected.
◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to adjust the
picture, if necessary.
◆Press OK to store the station
Do not wish to ◆ Press the corresponding " or ❷! buttons,
store the station until the CH is selected.
displayed ◆Press the
➛ or ❿ buttons to go on
scanning the frequency band and display
the next station
◆Go back to the beginning of Step 12
13 Repeat this procedure from Step 6onwards, until all the required
stations have been stored.
14 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
** MANUAL TUNING **
PR : 1
CH : ---
MFT : -
NAME : ----
"❷ ➛❿ MEMORY: OK
END:MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME
1 027 CAEB
2 --- ----
3 --- ----
4 --- ----
5 --- ----
"❷ ❿ SWAPPING:OK
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
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Presetting the Stations Automatically
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
2%
I--------------------I
END:MENU
YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST
PRESS OK TO CONTINUE
MENU TO EXIT
☛You do not need to preset the stations if you have already
set them automatically (see Plug & Auto Set Up on
page 14).
Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive television
broadcasts.
You must preset the stations received through the tuner. This can
be done:
◆Plug & Auto Set up (see page 14)
◆Automatically
◆Manually (see page 19)
You can store up to 80 stations.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the AUTO SET
UP option is selected. And then press the ❿ button to select this
option.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels
already preset on your VCR will be deleted.
5Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result:◆The PLEASE WAIT indication flashes on the
television screen.
◆The first frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed and stored.
◆The VCR then searches for the second station and
so on.
◆When the automatic scanning procedure has
finished, the VCR switches automatically to pro-
gramme 1.
➢The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the
MENU button three times to exit the menu.
➢◆The time and date are set automatically from the
broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting
occurs, the time and date may not be set automati-
cally. In this case, they should be set manually (see
page 16).
◆Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some
stations may have been stored more than once; select
the stations with the best reception and delete the
ones no longer required (see page 20).
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
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You can rearrange the Station Table and give different programme
numbers to the stations listed according to your own preferences.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the " or ❷ buttons to select MANUAL SET UP option.
And then press the
❿ button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
5Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the required preset
TV programme is selected.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the same time on
the television screen.
6To change the programme number assigned to a station press the
OK button on the remote control. (For example, To move a TV
station in programme 1 to programme 3)
7Press the " or ❷ buttons to select required position. And then
press OK again to swap the position.
8You can modify this station by repeating the same procedure from
Step 5onwards.
9On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
Changing the Preset Station Table
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME
1 027 CAEB
2 --- ----
3 --- ----
4 --- ----
5 --- ----
"❷ SWAPPING:OK
MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME
1 --- ----
2 --- ----
3 027 CAEB
4 --- ----
5 --- ----
"❷ SWAPPING:OK
MENU
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If you have stored a TV station:
◆That you do not require
◆At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
5Press the ❿ button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the required preset
TV station (PR) is selected.
7Press the CLR/RST button.
8Repeat the same procedure from Step 6onwards until all the
required stations have been cleared.
9On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
Clearing a Preset Station
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME
1 027 CAEB
2 --- ----
3 --- ----
4 --- ----
5 --- ----
"❷ ❿ SWAPPING:OK
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
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NICAM
★(
SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
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.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the NICAM option
is selected.
5To... Press ➛ or ❿ , until...
Mono mode OFF is displayed.
OFF: Only set at this position to record the
standard mono sound during a
NICAM broadcast if the stereo sound
is distorted due to inferior reception
conditions.
NICAM mode ON is displayed.
ON: Normally set at this position.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
OPTIONS
USER SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
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You can record a cassette at two 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, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the TAPE
SELECT option is selected.
5Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons as many times as required, until the
correct cassette length is displayed.
E180 E240
E 300 E260
6Press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Selecting the Recording Speed
T ype Recording Time (in SP)
E-180 180 mins. or 3 hours
E-240 240 mins. or 4 hours
E-260 260 mins. or
4 hours and 20 mins.
E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
OK
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I)
★(SV-255B/SV-251B/SV-251I)
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Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop
3
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC
OK
REC MENU
6
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
5
This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of
programmes.
Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.
1Switch on the television.
2To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used).
3Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,
with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening
covered with adhesive tape.
Result: The VCR is switched on automatically.
4Select:
◆ The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK ( " or ❷ ) /
PROG (
" or ❷ ) buttons
or
◆The AV1, AV2 or AUX
★
(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/
SV-651I only) source using the INPUT button for a satellite
tuner or external video source
Result: The channel number is displayed and the programme
can be seen on the television.
5Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 22).
6Hold the REC button down for a while to start recording.
Result: The record indicator appears on the television screen
and VCR display. An index is recorded on the tape
(see page 36).
7Press the REC button several times to increase the recording time
in:
◆30-minute intervals up to four hours
◆1-hour intervals up to nine hours (LP)
Result: The length is displayed on the television displays. The
selected programme is recorded for the length of time
requested. At the end of that time, the VCR stops
recording automatically.
8If you wish to cancel the recording before the end, press
VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON).
☛If the end of the tape is reached while recording:
◆The recording stops
◆The VCR automatically turns off
VCR INPUT
REPEAT
L PROG/TRK
DISP./
CT
IPC INPUT
REPEAT
R
K PROG DISPL
A
4
4
4
4
★(SV-657B/SV-655B)
★(SV-651B/SV-651I/
SV-225B/SV-251B/
SV-251I)
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Recording a Programme Immediately
Protecting a Recorded Cassette
Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.
When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape.
1If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small
screwdriver.
2To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover
the hole with adhesive tape.
1
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
TRK
PROG
REC MENU
6
5
7
Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corres-
ponding station (unless you are recording via an external video
source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 18 and 19.
1Switch on the television.
2To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used).
3Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,
with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening
covered with adhesive tape.
Result: The VCR is switched on automatically.
4Select:
◆ The station to be recorded using the PROG/TRK ( " or ❷ ) /
PROG (
" or ❷ ) buttons
or
◆The AV1, AV2 or AUX
★
(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/
SV-651I only) source using the INPUT button for a satellite
tuner or external video source
Result: The station number is displayed and the programme
can be seen on the television.
5Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 22).
6Hold REC down for a while to start recording.
Result:
The record indicator appears on the television and VCR
display. An index is recorded on the tape (see page 36).
7To stop recording, press
■
once.
➢◆If your VCR ejects the cassette when you start
recording, check to make sure that the cassette’s
safety tab is intact or that the opening (created by a
broken safety tab) is covered with adhesive tape.
◆If you reach the end of the tape while recording, the
cassette rewinds automatically.
VCR INPUT
REPEAT
L PROG/TRK
DISP./
CT
IPC INPUT
REPEAT
R
K PROG DISPL
A
4
4
4
4
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★(SV-651B/SV-651I/
SV-225B/SV-251B/
SV-251I)
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Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B Only)
If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording
speed, you can do so before you press MENU a second time to confirm.
If you wish to... Then...
Select an input source other ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes.
than the tuner (AV1, AV2 or ◆Press the INPUT button one or more times to change the
AUX
★
(SV-657B/SV-655B only) ) input source selection.
Result: The programme number is replaced by:
•The AV1, AV2 or AUX
★
(SV-657B/SV-655B only)
source using the INPUT button for a satellite tuner
or external video source
➢The input source must be selected before changing any
other value.
Record a programme every day ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time ◆Press the
$ or ❷ buttons, until the DLY (Daily) value is
displayed.
Record a programme every week ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
on the same day and at the same time ◆Press the
$ or ❷ buttons, until the W- (Week) value is
displayed, followed by the required day.
Example:W-SA (Weekly Saturday)
Extend the recording time ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the STOP selection flashes.
◆Press the $ or ❷ buttons to increase or decrease the stop
time.
Select the recording speed ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the recording speed selection
flashes.
◆Press the $ or ❷ buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:
•AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 28
•SP (Standard Play)
•LP (Long Play)
Select the PDC recording ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the V/P selection flashes.
◆Press the $ or ❷ buttons until the “ON” indication is displayed.
☛ Do not select PDC unless you are sure the programme you
wish to record is broadcast with PDC. If you do set PDC ON
(by selecting “ON” in the right - hand column on the screen),
then you must set up the start-time EXACTLY according to
the published TV schedule. Otherwise the timer recording
won’t take place.
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Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature ★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B Only)
Before presetting your VCR:
◆Switch on both the television and your VCR
◆Check that the date and time are correct
◆Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be
recorded (safety tab intact)
Up to six programmes can be preset.
1Press the TIMER button.
Result: The TIMER METHOD is displayed.
2Press the corresponding $ or ❷ buttons, until the VIDEOPLUS
option is selected.
3Press the ❿! button to select VIDEOPLUS.
Result: A message is displayed to allow you to enter the
VIDEOPLUS+ code.
☛If all six programmes have been set, the message TIMER
IS FULL is displayed. Refer to page 29 if you wish to
cancel a preset recording.
4Press the numeric buttons to enter the code opposite the
programme that you wish to record in your television magazine.
➢If you wish to correct the VIDEOPLUS+ code that you are
entering:
◆Press the ➛ button until the digit to be corrected is
cleared
◆Enter the correct digit
5Press the MENU button.
Result:
The information concerning the programme is displayed.
☛When using the VIDEOPLUS+ function for the first time with
stored stations, the programme number flashes. This one
time, you must enter the station number manually by
pressing the
$ or ❷ buttons. Refer to the following page if:
◆The programme number or times flash
◆You wish to modify the programme
6 If the programme and times are correct, press the MENU button.
7Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) button to activate
the timer.
8Refer to page 29 if you wish to:
◆Check that your VCR has been programmed correctly
◆Cancel a preset recording
☛The numbers next to each TV programme listing are
VIDEOPLUS+ code numbers, which allow you to
programme your videorecorder instantly with the remote
control. Tap in the VIDEOPLUS+ code for the programme
you wish to record.
™ VIDEOPLUS+ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPLUS+
system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
1
VIDEOPLUS
CODE ---------
CODE:0-9 CORRECT: ➛
END:MENU
** TIMER METHOD **
STANDARD
VIDEOPLUS
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
STANDBY/ON
S
S
H
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START → STOP V/P
1 MO 1 12:00 → 12:50SP ON
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
$❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
7
VCR STANDBY/ON
S
SH
7
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Checking a Preset Recording
Cancelling a Preset Recording
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START → STOP V/P
1 MO 1 12:00 → 12:50SP ON
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
$❷ SET: ❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START → STOP V/P
1 MO 1 12:00 → 12:50SP ON
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
$❷ SET: ❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
You can check your preset recordings:
◆When you have finished presetting the VCR
◆If you have forgotten which programmes will be
recorded
1- Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the
$ or ❷ buttons to select the STANDARD option and
then press the
❿! button or,
◆Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Press the $ or ❷ buttons to select the required programme.
3Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to select and change any values as
required. For more details, refer to the previous page.
4On completion, press MENU twice.
You can cancel any programmes that are:
◆Incorrect
◆No longer required
1- Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the
$ or ❷ buttons to select the STANDARD option and
then press the
❿! button or,
◆Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the $ or ❷
buttons.
3Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected programme.
Result: All the recording information is deleted and the broad-
cast will not be recorded.
4On completion, press MENU twice.
CLR/RST F.ADV
A.TRK IPC
AUDIO
3
CLR/RST F.ADV
TV VCR
VOL PROG
AUDIO
SELECT
-/--
3
★(SV-657B/SV-655B)
★(SV-651B/SV-651I/
SV-225B/SV-251B/
SV-251I)
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Using the Timer Programming Feature
TIMER PROGRAMMING
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
PROG
$❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to
record a programme up to one month before that programme is to
be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.
☛Before presetting a recording, check that the date and
time are correct.
1- Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the
$ or ❷ buttons to select the STANDARD option and
then press the
❿! button or,
◆Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Press ❿! to select the input source.
3Select the required station by pressing the $ , ❷ buttons or INPUT
to select the AV1, AV2 or AUX
★
(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/
SV-651I only) input sources.
4Press ❿ to select the recording day.
5Select the required day by pressing the $ or ❷ buttons.
6Press ❿ to select the recording start time.
7Select the required hour value by pressing the $ or ❷ buttons.
8Press ❿ to select the minutes.
9Select the required minute value by pressing the $ or ❷ buttons.
10 Press ❿ to select the recording end time.
11 Select the required recording end time by pressing the $ or ❷
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
12 Press ❿ to select the recording speed.
13 Press the $ or ❷ buttons to select the SP (Standard Play), LP
(Long Play), AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.
14 Press ❿ to select the PDC recording mode.
15 Press the $ or ❷ buttons to toggle between the PDC mode
(marked ON) and the non-PDC mode (marked -).
16 When you have finished, press the MENU button.
17 Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) button to activate
the timer.
Result: Before starting recording, the VCR compares the timer
duration with the remaining time on the cassette.
➢Auto Tape Speed Select. The VCR’s “Auto Tape Speed
Select” function compares the duration of the timer
recording to the actual recording time remaining on the
tape loaded. If there is insufficient tape to complete a
timer recording in AUTO mode, the VCR automatically
switches to LP mode to record the whole programme.
** TIMER METHOD **
STANDARD
VIDEOPLUS
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START → STOP V/P
1 MO 1 12:00 → 12:50SP ON
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
$❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B)
STANDBY/ON
S
S
H
17
VCR STANDBY/ON
S
SH
17
★(SV-657B/SV-655B)
★(SV-651B/SV-651I/
SV-225B/SV-251B/
SV-251I)
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Intelligent Picture Control
The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the
sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own
preferences.
1During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding $ , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding $ or ❷ buttons, until the IPC option is
selected.
5Press the ❿! button to select the IPC (intelligent picture control)
option.
➢When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness
of the image is adjusted automatically.
6To adjust the sharpness manually, press the ❷
button to turn the
IPC mode OFF.
7Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons until the picture is displayed according to
your preferences.
➢If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the
PICTURE menu disappears automatically.
8On completion, press the MENU button again.
1During playback, press the IPC button.
Result: The PICTURE menu is displayed.
2Press the ❷ button to turn the IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
option ON and OFF.
➢When Intelligent Picture Control mode is ON, the sharpness
of the image is adjusted automatically.
3To adjust the sharpness manually, select Intelligent Picture
Control mode OFF.
◆The horizontal picture adjusting appears.
4Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons until the picture is displayed according to
your preferences.
➢If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the
PICTURE menu disappears automatically.
5On completion, press the IPC button again.
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO DISPLAY
1
** PICTURE **
IPC : OFF
SOFTEN SHARPEN
--------*-----
➛❿ ON/OFF: ❷
Intelligent Picture Control ★(SV-651B/SV-651I/SV-255B/
SV-251B/SV-251I Only)
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I)
★(SV-255B/SV-251B/SV-251I)
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The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment
manually to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment
manually by pressing the PROG/TRK (
$ or ❷ ) / TRK ( or ) buttons
until the picture is clear and stable.
Result:◆The tracking bar appears.
◆The image is adjusted.
◆The tracking bar disappears when you release the button.
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.
1Switch on both the television and your VCR.
2Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the
cassette is intact, press
❿ll .
Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
➢When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized
automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
When playing a cassette, if the end of the tape is reached,
the cassette is rewound automatically.
NTSC tapes can be played back but cannot be recorded
with this VCR.
3To... Then press...
Stop the playback
■
(STOP).
Eject the cassette (EJECT).
Playing a Cassette
Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically
★(SV-651B/SV-651I/SV-255B/SV-251B/SV-251I Only)
The Picture Alignment feature enables you to optimize the tape
position automatically to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust picture
alignment by pressing the A.TRK button.
Result:◆The tracking bar appears.
◆The picture is automatically adjusted.
◆The tracking bar disappears when digital auto tracking has
been completed.
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO DISPLAY
OK
REC MENU
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A.TRK IPC
TRK PROG
DIO
VCR
INPUT
REPEAT
L
PROG/TRK
DISP./
★(SV-657B/SV-655B)
★(SV-651B/SV-651I/
SV-225B/SV-251B/
SV-251I)
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When monitoring a TV programme or playing back a Hi-Fi
recorded video tape, press the AUDIO button to select a desired
sound output. As the AUDIO button is pressed, the sound output
and the indicator change as below:
Selecting the Audio Output Mode ★(SV-657B/SV-655B/
SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
AUDIO
REC MENU
DISP./
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO
REC MENU
DISPLAY
L R
MIX
MONO
L
R
Heard in stereo.
(left channel and
right channel)
Left channel heard
from both the left
and right
speakers.
Right channel
heard from both
the left and right
speakers.
Heard in
monaural.
Channel I(MAIN)
heard from the left
speaker, channel
II (SUB) heard
from the right
speaker.
Channel I (MAIN)
heard from both
the left and the
right speakers.
Channel II-(SUB)
heard from both
the left and the
right speakers.
Channel I (MAIN)
heard from both
the left and the
right speakers.
Heard in
monaural.
Heard in
monaural.
Heard in
monaural.
Heard in
monaural.
Sound mixed the left and right channels, and the
normal audio track.
OSD display
Sound type Stereo sound Bilingual sound Standard
sound
broadcast
Selecting the Audio Mute Mode ★(SV-255B/SV-251B/
SV-251I Only)
You can select the Audio Mute mode.
To select the audio mute mode on and off, simply press the AUDIO button
on the remote control.
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Format 16:9 (Wide Screen) ★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
Your VCR can automatically play Wide Screen format prerecorded
tapes. It can also record Wide Screen format programmes received
from sources such as a satellite receiver.
☛
Connect equipment compatible with Wide Screen to the VCR
using the 21 pin SCART cable.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding $ , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding $ or ❷ buttons, until the
FORMAT 16:9 option is selected.
5Press the ❿!! button to select AUTO ➝ ON ➝ OFF.
AUTO Set when you use a wide TV. The VCR automatically
detects if programmes being played back or recorded
are in normal or Wide Screen format.
ON The VCR always plays back and records in 16:9 Wide
Screen format. Set if the VCR cannot detect Wide
Screen TV programmes with “AUTO”set.
OFF Set if you do not use a Wide Screen TV.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
required system standard.
Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard
when you select AUTO.
➢ ◆When playing back a cassette, the standard is
automatically selected by the VCR.
◆When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this 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.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding $ , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding $ or ❷ buttons, until the
COLOUR SYSTEM option is selected.
5Press the ❿ button to select AUTO ➝ PAL ➝ B/W.
AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system standard is
automatically selected by the VCR.
B/W Black and White
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Selecting the Colour Mode
OPTIONS
USER SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
$❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-651B/SV-651I)
★(SV-255B/SV-251B/SV-251I)
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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.
1Press:
◆ ❿ll to start playing the cassette
◆ ❿ll to stop the tape at a given frame
◆F.ADV ( ) to advance frame by frame
2To return to normal playback, press ❿ll .
☛When you have been using the Frame-by-Frame function
for more than about five minutes, the VCR will auto-
matically play to protect the cassette and video heads.
➢Vertical stability: When playing back frame by frame,
interference may be seen on the screen. Press the
V-LOCK ( ) buttons to minimize this effect.
Picture Search enables you to Fast Forward or Rewind and look for
a particular part of a tape.
1Press PLAY, the VCR will enter normal play mode. While in play,
press and release the
❿❿ (or ➛➛ ) button. The VCR will search at 5
times the normal playback speed.
2To return to normal playback mode, press the ❿
II
button.
3If you press and HOLD down the ❿❿ (or ➛➛ ) button the VCR will
search at 9 times the normal speed. Releasing the
❿❿ button will
return the VCR to search at 5 times the normal speed. To return to
normal playback mode, press the
❿
II
button.
4Whilst in Picture Search mode, if you press the ❿❿ button again,
the VCR will enter normal Fast Forward mode.
5Likewise, whilst in Picture Search ➛➛ mode, if you press the ➛➛
button again, the VCR will enter normal Rewind mode.
6If, when Redwing ( ➛➛ ) or Fast Forwarding ( ❿❿ ), you press the ➛➛
(or ❿❿ ) button, the VCR will enter the Picture Search mode.
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Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame
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Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion ★(SV-657B/SV-655B/
SV-651B/SV-651I Only)
You can play a cassette in slow motion.
➢No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow
motion.
1Press:
◆ ❿ll to start playing the cassette
◆SLOW ( ) as many times as required to decrease or
increase the speed respectively
◆To return to the normal speed, press the ❿ll
button twice.
2When playing back in slow motion, picture interference may occur.
Press the PROG/TRK (
$ or ❷ ) / TRK ( or ) buttons to
minimize this effect.
☛When you have been using the Slow Motion function for
more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically
play to protect the:
◆Cassette
◆Video heads
SLOW
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
1
1
A.TRK IPC
TRK PROG
DIO
VCR
INPUT
REPEAT
L
PROG/TRK
DISP./
★(SV-657B/SV-655B) ★(SV-651B/SV-651I)
2
2
2
2
TRK PROG
REC MENU
1
F.ADV
V-LOCK
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You can set repeat play to repeat the tape continuously from
beginning to end.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding $ , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
EASY OPERATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding $ or ❷ buttons, until the
REPEAT PLAY option is selected.
5To... Press ➛ or ❿ , until...
Repeat play ON is displayed.
Do not wish to repeat play OFF is displayed.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
You can set Interval Repeat Play so that the cassette is repeated a
number of times according to a specified set interval.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding $ , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
EASY OPERATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding $ or ❷ buttons, until the
NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT option is selected.
5To... Press ❿ , until...
Interval Repeat Play 5, 10, 15 is displayed.
(choose an interval repeat of
5, 10 or 15 times)
Cancel Interval Repeat Play OFF is displayed.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
7To select Interval Repeat Play during playback, press the
INPUT/REPEAT button at the desired start point.
Result:“INTERVAL REPEAT SETTING”is displayed.
Press the INPUT/REPEAT button one more time at the desired
end point.
Result: The tape is automatically rewound to the start point.
“INTERVAL REPEAT”is displayed.
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Interval Repeat Play
Auto Repeat Play
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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 allows 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:
➢This VCR uses a standard indexing system (VISS). As a
result, it will recognize any indexes marked by other
VCRs using the same system and vice versa.
INTRO SCAN
1To search for a specific index, press INDEX.
2Press the ➛➛
or
❿❿
buttons depending on the direction
where your desired programme is located.
3When an Index mark is found the VCR will playback the tape for 5
seconds, after which it will continue searching for the next Index
mark.
4If you want to watch the tape from a particular Index, simply press
❿
II
.
Index Skip Search:
This feature will enable you to fast forward/rewind to a specific
point on a tape: E.g. if you have recorded 3 different programmes
on a tape and you have rewound the tape to the beginning, by
using this feature you can go directly to the start of programme 2
simply by pressing the INDEX button.
1Press the INDEX to start the Index search.
2Press the ➛➛
or
❿❿
buttons twice more. This will take
you directly to the start of the desired programme is located.
3These Index searches can be made forwards: (press ❿❿ ) or
backwards: (press
➛➛ ).
4 To cancel an Index search simply press the ❿
II
or
■
button.
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➞
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
1
INDEX: ➛➛!!!!!❿❿
INDEX SEARCH: ❿❿!!!! +01
etc.
Prev
Seq. Seq. being
played Next Seq. etc.
VIDEOPLUS EXTEND :OFF
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
BONUS
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B)
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
BONUS
★(SV-651B/SV-651I/SV-251B/SV-251I)
EASY OPERATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
$❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
VIDEOPLUS EXTEND :OFF
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
BONUS
BONUS
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5
$❷ ❿ END:MENU
BONUS
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B)
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AV-Link Function of this VCR ★(SV-657B Only)
If your TV has “Easy Link / nexTViewLink / AV-Link” function, the VCR can automatically store stations
memorized in the TV in the same channel position as those of the TV.
Using a SCART cable (21 pins), a mutual control is available with the TV, VCR, SAT receiver, etc.
●The VCR automatically stores all your current TV stations in the VCR in the same position order as the
TV channels. (“TV CH DOWNLOAD”)
●Even if the TV is in standby mode, the TV automatically turns on and displays the video picture when
you start playback on the VCR.
●The VCR automatically selects the same picture as you are watching on the TV, and record it. (“TV
PICTURE”)
●The VCR takes in the data and turns to timer standby mode, after a program data reserved is
transferred to the VCR by a TV using such as a EPG (Electronic Program Guide). In this case, the TV’s
and the VCR’s channel position must be set to the same TV station. The position could be stored from
1 to 80. Also the VCR’s clock must be set.
Connection
Connect your EasyLink / nexTViewLink / AV-Link TV to the AV1 (EURO AV) socket on the rear of the VCR using the
SCART cable. Refer to your TV’s manual additionally.
TV
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
IN/OUT (SCART) SCART Cable
AUDIO/VIDEO AERIAL INPUT
AERIAL OUTPUT
AERIAL IN
TV
When connecting another VCR supporting EasyLink / nexTViewLink / AV-Link functions
The “nexTViewLink” system can connect 2 VCRs (VCR1 and VCR2) at the same time. This VCR is adjusted to
“VCR1”, so it should be connected to VCR2.
TV VCR2
this VCR
IN/OUT(SCART)
SCART cable
SCART cable
VCR1
SCART cable
SATELLITE IN
AERIAL INPUT
AERIAL OUTPUT
AERIAL INPUT
TV
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
AERIAL IN
TV
IN/OUT(SCART)
AUDIO/VIDEO
Satellite antenna
- Connection to your EasyLink / nexTViewLink / AV-Link TV and a satellite receiver
- Connection to your EasyLink / nexTViewLink / AV-Link TV
21 pins SCART cable
VIDEOPLUS+ EXTEND
★(SV-657B/SV-655B/SV-255B
Only)
To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a function called
Videoplus EXTEND allowing you to extend the recording time by
up to 60 minutes.
➢Only use if PDC is not available or set to OFF.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
EASY OPERATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The EASY OPERATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
VIDEOPLUS EXTEND option is selected.
5Press ➛ or ❿ buttons to set the Videoplus EXTEND time by
increments of 10 minutes.
6To turn off, press ➛ or ❿ buttons repeatedly until OFF shows.
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
◆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.
1Insert a cassette in your VCR.
2To set the tape counter to zero at the beginning of a sequence:
◆Press DISP./ or DISPLAY twice to display the counter
◆Press CLR/RST when you want to set the tape counter to zero
3When you are ready,
◆Start playback or Recording.
◆Press the
■
button.
◆To fast-forward or rewind to the sequence at which the
counter was set to zero, press
➛➛ or ❿❿ .
➢Some VCR information, such as the counter, can be
displayed on the television screen (unless you have
deactivated the OSD mode; refer to page 17).
Press DISP./ or DISPLAY:
◆Once to display the current function, programme
number, recording speed, date, time and counter
◆Twice to display the counter only
◆Three times to display the time remaining on the
cassette
◆Four times to clear the display
Using the Tape Counter
EASY OPERATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
PDC/VPS DEFAULT :OFF
VIDEOPLUS EXTEND :OFF
AUTO POWER OFF :OFF
REPEAT PLAY :OFF
NO. OF
INTERVAL REPEAT : 5
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
BONUS
BONUS
0:00:00
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
TV VCR INPUT
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
AUDIO
REC MENU
DISP./
SELECT
-/--
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
U
DIO
R
EC MENU
DISPLAY
2
2
2
2
★(SV-657B/SV-655B)
★(SV-651B/SV-651I/
SV-255B/SV-251B/
SV-251I)
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