Samsung Sv-251gx User manual

Instruction Manual

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VIDEO

CASSETTE RECORDER

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VIDEOREKORDÉR

SV-657GX SV-455GX

SV-655GX SV-451GX

SV-651GX SV-255GX

SV-251GX

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Contents

◆FOREWORD

■Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 5

◆VCR OVERVIEWS

■Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 6

■Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 7

■Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8

■Display Indicator............................................................................................ 9

■Accessories................................................................................................... 9

◆CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

■Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 10

■Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. 11

■Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable ............................ 11

■Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts............................ 12

■Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment............. 12

■Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 13

■Tuning your Television for the VCR............................................................... 13

◆SETTING UPYOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

■Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 14

■Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 14

■Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information ..................................................... 14

■Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 14

■Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 15

■Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)............................................. 15

■Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 15

■Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 16

■Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 16

■Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 16

■Switching between the TV and VCR Modes.................................................. 17

◆RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS

■Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 17

■Selecting the Recording Speed (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/

SV-455GX/SV-451GX).................................................................................. 17

■NICAM (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX).................................................. 17

■Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 18

■Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 18

■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 18

■Using the ShowView Feature (SV-657XG/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX) ... 19

■Modifying ShowView Programming (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/

SV-255GX).................................................................................................... 19

■Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 20

■Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 20

■Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 20

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-657GX, SV-655GX, SV-651GX, SV-455GX,

SV-451GX, SV-255GX and SV-251GX.

Before you start reading this manual please check your model number. It is displayed on the

rear of the VCR.

Features Chart

- ★(SV-657GX): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-657GX.

- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are only relevant to

one model.

Feature

SV-657GX SV-655GX SV-651GX SV-455GX SV-451GX SV-255GX SV-251GX

IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)

●●●●●●●

Format 16:9

●●●●●●●

Changing recording speed (SP/LP)

●●●●●

Connecting a Decoder for scrambled

●●●●●●●

PAY TV broadcasts

SHOWVIEW recording

●● ● ●

VPS (Video Programme System) /

●●●

PDC (Programme Delivery Control)

Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable

●●●

A2/NICAM

●●●

Dual VCR/TV remote Control

●●

Audio Dubbing

●

Hi-Fi

●●●

AV-LINK

●

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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.

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.

Contents (cont.)

☛

➢

NoteImportantHold downPress/push

Symbols

= Step number

★

Option

◆PLAYING BACK

■Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 21

■Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/

SV-255GX/SV-251GX) ................................................................................. 21

■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 21

■Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 21

■

Intelligent Picture Control (SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX)

.. 21

■Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN) ...................................................................... 22

■Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 22

■Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX)......... 22

■

Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX)

.. 22

◆SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE

■Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 23

■Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 23

■Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 23

■Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 23

■Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 24

■Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 24

◆EASY OPERATION

■ShowView EXTEND (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX)........... 24

■Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 24

◆AV-LINK FUNCTION OF THIS VCR (SV-657GX ONLY)

■AV-Link Function of this VCR........................................................................ 25

■TV Programme Download............................................................................. 26

■Direct Record (Setting).................................................................................. 26

■Direct Record (Procedure)............................................................................. 26

■Pictures and TV Picture Recording ............................................................... 26

◆ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES

■

Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input cable (SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX)

.... 27

■Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 27

■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 27

■Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette (SV-657GX).................................. 28

◆OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS

■Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-657GX/SV-655GX)......... 28

■Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 29

■ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 29

■Technical Specifications................................................................................ 29

◆SOLVING PROBLEMS

■Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 30

■TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G)..................................................... 31

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Front View of the VCR Rear View of the VCR

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

OUT/SORTIE

AV2 (DEC./EXT.) SCART (EURO-21)

SOCKET

AV1 (EURO AV) IN/OUT

SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET

AERIAL IN

CONNECTOR

OUT TO TV

CONNECTOR RCA AUDIO L, R OUTPUT SOCKETS

★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX ONLY)

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

EJECT

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

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

PROG

STOP

REC I I P/S

REW

PLAY

F.F

AUX

VIDEO L AUDIO R

EJECT

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

AUX VIDEO INPUT

SOCKET AUX AUDIO L, R

INPUT SOCKETS

(SV-657GX)

(SV-455GX/ (SV-655GX)

SV-255GX)

(SV-451GX/ (SV-651GX)

SV-251GX)

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Display Indicator

Accessories

You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video Cassette Recorder (VCR).

Together with your VCR, you will find the following accessories in the box.

STANDBY/ONEJECT

SLOW

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

CLR/RSTF.ADVINDEX

A.TRKIPCINPUT

REPEAT

TRKPROG

AUDIO

RECMENU

SPEEDDUBTV/VCRTIMER

DISPLAY

REMOTE CONTROL

OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

COAXIAL CABLE

Infrared Remote Control

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

EJECT BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON

FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON

TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX ★(SV-651GX)

SELECTION / REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON

DISPLAY BUTTON

PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD

SEARCH BUTTON

MENU BUTTON

MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

OK BUTTON

TIMER/SHOWVIEW★(SV-455GX/SV-255GX)

BUTTON

TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX)

(SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/

SV-255GX/SV-251GX)

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

-/--

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/SHOWVIEW BUTTON

TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

SLOW BUTTON

SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK BUTTON

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

AUTO TRACKING BUTTON

IPC BUTTON

TRACKING BUTTONS

AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON ★(SV-651GX)

AUDIO MUTE BUTTON

★(SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX)

STOP BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

SEARCH BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

★(SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX ONLY)

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-657GX ONLY)

VIDEO STEREO

5 6 7

12 3 4

1Cassette loaded indicator

2 PLAY indicator

3 Multi-function display

4 Timer indicator

5VCR indicator

6STEREO indicator

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX ONLY)

7Rec indicator

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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial 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.

5To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you

can also connect your VCR to the television via the SCART cable

(see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of

connection.

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable

You can connect your VCR to the television using the SCART 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 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.

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.

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.

2Connect one end of the SCART cable to the AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the VCR.

3Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television.

4Plug the RCA Audio cable with stereo system into the Audio out socket on the rear of the VCR.

★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

OUT/SORTIE

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

OUT/SORTIE

SCART Cable

Aerial

RF coaxial

cable

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 Rear SCART In/Out ◆Television

◆Satellite receiver

◆Other VCR

AV2 Rear SCART In/Out ◆Decoder for scrambled Pay TV

broadcasts

Example: CANAL+.

◆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

AUX Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆Audio Hi-Fi system

◆Camcorder

◆Hi-Fi Stereo VCR

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆Audio Hi-Fi system

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX 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 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

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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 11.

(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)

2Plug the VCR into the mains.

Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.

3Select the required language by pressing the

❷

buttons.

4Press OK to store the language selected.

Result: A message appears.

5Press OK button.

6Press the

❷

buttons to select your country.

★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

☛The VCR searches for the stations according to a preset

preference list corresponding to the country that you have

selected.

7Press OK to start the auto scanning.

◆The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR

depends on the number of stations that it has found.

8The 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 14.

➢Auto preset can be performed by pressing ■(STOP) on

the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no

tape inserted.

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

OUT/SORTIE

CLOCK

THU

12:00 1/JAN/2002

➛❿!!!!!!!!!!!

"❷

END:MENU

Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment

You can connect your VCR to the 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.

1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable

When the satellite receiver or other equipment is connected to the AV2 socket, AV2 SET must first be set to EXT.

Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

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.

Satellite Receiver or other Equipment Antenne

Aerial Connector

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

OUT/SORTIE

SCART Cable

Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts

This VCR is fully equipped to receive scrambled Pay TV broadcasts.

Example: CANAL+ or Premiere broadcasts.

You can:

◆Record a scrambled programme while watching another channel

◆Record another channel while watching a scrambled programme

☛When the DECODER is connected to the AV2 socket, AV2 SET must be set to DEC.

1Connect the VCR to the television as indicated on page 11.

2Plug the SCART cable with the decoder into the AV2 (DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the VCR.

3Plug the other end into the decoder.

AV2 (DEC./EXT.)

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

OUT/SORTIE

SCART Cable

DECODER

Aerial

Aerial Connector

Tuning Your Television for the VCR

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

button.

5Start a scan on your television or set the

television to UHF channel 36.

6Fine tune the television until the pictures and

sound are obtained clearly.

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).

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 15 and Problems and Solutions

on page 30p).

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.

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Selecting the RF OUT Sound

Mode (B/G-D/K)

Setting the VCR Output Channel

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

➛

❿

buttons to

select the INSTALLATION option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4Press the corresponding

❷

buttons, until the

VCR OUTPUT CH option is selected.

5Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69) by

pressing the

➛

❿

buttons.

6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Then tune your television again (see page 13).

Presetting the Stations Automatically

☛You do not need to preset the stations if you

have already set them automatically

(see Plug & Auto Set Up on page 13).

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 13)

◆Automatically

◆Manually (see page 16)

You can store up to 80 stations.

➢To enable the VCR to decode a scrambled

TV station, the decoder must be activated

after the scan (see pages 16).

1Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷!

➛

❿

buttons to

select the INSTALLATION option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4Press the corresponding

❷

buttons, until the

AUTO SET UP option is selected. And then press

the

❿

button to select this option.

5Press the

❷

buttons to select your country.

☛The VCR searches for the stations according

to a preset preference list corresponding to the

country that you have selected.

6Press 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 programme 1.

➢The number of stations automatically stored

by the VCR depends on the number of

stations that it has found.

7If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end,

press the MENU button three times to exit the menu.

➢◆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 16).

Displaying/Hiding On-Screen

Information

Inserting Batteries in the Remote

Control 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).

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

☛◆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

➛

❿

buttons to

select the CLOCK SET option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.

4Press

➛

❿

to select the hour, minutes, day,

month and year.

Result: The option selected flashes.

5Press the

❷

buttons to increase or decrease

the value.

Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.

➢You can hold the

❷

buttons down to

scroll more quickly through the values.

6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Choosing Your Language

You can change the language in which information

is displayed on the screen.

1Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷

➛

❿

buttons to

select the LANGUAGE SET option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.

4Select the required language by pressing the

❷

buttons.

5Press OK to store the language selected.

6Press MENU to exit the menu.

Result: From now on, all the on-screen

information will be displayed in the

language selected.

You can choose the sound mode (B/G or D/K)

according to the TV set connected to your VCR.

1Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷

➛

❿

buttons to

select the INSTALLATION option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4Press the corresponding

❷

buttons, until the

TV SYSTEM option is selected.

Press the

❿

button to select G or K.

6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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 Showview function

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX only),

which cannot be hidden).

1Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷

➛

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

❷

buttons, until the

OSD option is selected.

5To... Press

➛

❿

, until...

Display on-screen ON is displayed.

information

Hide on-screen OFF is displayed.

information

6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

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NICAM ★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/

SV-651GX Only)

Selecting the Cassette Type

Switching between the TV and VCR

Modes

The TV/VCR button allows you to record one

channel with the VCR while you watch another

channel on the TV.

When the VCR Your television...

indicator is...

The television receives the

picture from the VCR and you

can select channels with the

PROG/TRK (

❷

) / PROG

(

❷

)

buttons on the VCR or

the remote control.

Off (or the VCR The television receives the is

turned off) picture from your home aerial or

cable television system as it did

before you connected the VCR.

You can then use the

programme

(

❷

) buttons on your

television to select the channels.

To switch the VCR indicator on and off, simply press

the TV/VCR button.

Selecting the Recording Speed

★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/

SV-455GX/SV-451GX Only)

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.

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

Clearing a Preset Station

Presetting the Stations Manually

☛You do not need to preset the stations

manually if you have already set them

automatically.

➢To enable the VCR to decode a scrambled

TV station, the decoder must be switched on.

1Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷!

➛

❿!

buttons to

select the INSTALLATION option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4Press the corresponding

❷

buttons, until the

MANUAL SET UP option is selected.

5Press the

❿

button to select MANUAL SET UP option.

Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

6Press the

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

➛

❿

buttons to start scanning.

Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first

station found is displayed.

If you know the number of the channel you want,

press the numeric buttons on the remote control for

example, for channel E21, first press “0” and then

press “2”, “1” (see page 31).

9Press the

❷

button, until the DECODER is selected.

10 Press the

❿

button to activate or deactivate use of

the decoder for the TV station, if necessary.

11 Press the

❷

buttons until the NAME is selected.

12 To change the programme’s name, press the

❿!

button.

Result: The first letter of the name flashes.

13 To... Then...

Select a character Press the

❷

button until

in the name

the required character is displayed

(letters, numbers or “-” character).

Move to the next or Press the

❿

➛

buttons

previous character respectively.

14 If you... Then...

Wish to store the ◆

Press the corresponding

station displayed or

❷!

buttons, until the MFT

is selected.

◆Press the

➛

❿

buttons to

adjust the picture, if necessary.

◆

Press OK to store the station .

Do not wish to ◆

Press the corresponding

store the station or

❷!

buttons, until the CH

displayed is selected.

◆Press the

➛

❿

buttons to

go on scanning the frequency

band and display the next

station

◆Go back to the beginning of

Step 14

15 Repeat this procedure from Step 6onwards, until all

the required stations have been stored.

On completion, press the MENU button three times to

exit the menu.

Changing the Preset Station Table

You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your

own preferences programme number assigned to the station.

1Press the MENU button on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷!

➛

❿

buttons to

select the INSTALLATION option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4Press the corresponding

❷

buttons, until the

MANUAL SET UP option is selected.

Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.

5Press the corresponding

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

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.

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.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷!

➛

❿

buttons to

select the INSTALLATION option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

4Press the corresponding

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

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.

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!

➛

❿

buttons to

select the USER SET option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

4Press the corresponding

❷

buttons, until the

TAPE SELECT option is selected.

5Press the

➛

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.

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 22.

1Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷!

➛

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

❷

buttons, until the

NICAM option is selected.

5To... Press

➛

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.

01823H SV-657GX/EUR-GB2 4/19/02 5:01 PM Page 16

Using the ShowView Feature ★(SV-657GX/

SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX Only)

Modifying ShowView Programming ★(SV-657GX/

SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX 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

❷

buttons, until the

SHOWVIEW option is selected.

3Press the

❿!

button to select SHOWVIEW.

Result: A message is displayed to allow you to

enter the ShowView code.

☛If all six programmes have been set, the

message TIMER IS FULL is displayed.

Refer to page 20 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 ShowView 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 ShowView 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

❷

buttons. Refer to the following page if:

◆The programme number or times flash

◆You wish to modify the programme

If the programme and times are correct, press the

MENU button.

7Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)

button to activate the timer.

Result: The Record indicator ( ) is displayed.

☛If no cassette has been inserted when you press

VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) the Record

indicator ( ) flashes. If the safety tab on the

cassette has been broken, the cassette is

ejected. Insert the appropriate cassette.

8Refer to page 20 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 ShowView code numbers, which

allow you to programme your videorecorder

instantly with the remote control. Tap in the

ShowView code for the programme you

wish to record.

™ ShowView is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The

ShowView system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar

Development Corporation.

VIPC+

NICAM

VIPC+

NICAM

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 ◆Press the

➛

❿

buttons,

other

than the tuner

until the PR selection

AV1, AV2 or AUX

flashes.

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX) ◆Press the INPUT button

one or more times to

change the input source

selection.

Result: The programme

number is replaced by:

•A1, A2 or AU for a

satellite tuner or external

video input (used by

another VCR for example)

➢The input source must be selected before

changing any other value.

Record a programme ◆Press the

➛

❿

buttons,

every day (Monday to until the DAY selection

Sunday) at the same time flashes.

◆Press the

❷

buttons,

until the DLY (Daily) value

is displayed.

Record a programme ◆Press the

➛

❿

buttons,

every week on the same until the DAY selection

day and at the same time flashes.

◆Press the

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

➛

❿

buttons,

until the STOP selection

flashes.

◆Press the

❷

buttons

to increase or decrease

the stop time.

Select VPS recording ◆Press the

➛

❿

buttons,

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX) until the V/P selection

flashes.

◆Press the

❷

buttons

until the ON or “-”indication

is displayed.

☛

Do not select VPS unless you are sure the programme

you wish to record is broadcast with VPS. If you do set

VPS 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.

Select the recording ◆Press the

➛

❿

buttons,

speed

★

(SV-657GX/ until the recording speed

SV-655GX/SV-455GX only) selection flashes.

◆Press the

❷

buttons

until the correct indication

is displayed:

•AUTO (Auto Tape Speed

Select) : see page 20

•SP (Standard Play)

•LP (Long Play)

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.

This function enables you to record up to nine

hours of programmes. (LP)

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

(

❷

) / PROG (

❷

)

buttons

◆The AV1, AV2 or AUX

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/

SV-651GX 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.

★

With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/SV-455GX/

SV-451GX, you can select the recording speed

(SP/LP). Press the SPEED button.

5Hold 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 23).

6Press 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.

7If 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

Recording a Programme with

Automatic Stop

Before recording a programme, you must have

preset the corresponding station (unless you are

recording via an external video source). If you have

not done so, refer to pages 15 and 16.

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

(

❷

) / PROG (

❷

)

buttons

◆The AV1, AV2 or AUX

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/

SV-651GX 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.

★

With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/SV-455GX/

SV-451GX, you can select the recording speed

(SP/LP). Press the SPEED button.

5Hold 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 23).

6To stop recording, press

■

once.

➢◆If the cassette is ejected when you start

recording, check that the safety tab is intact

or the opening is covered with adhesive tape.

◆If you reach the end of the tape while

recording, the cassette rewinds

automatically.

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Playing a Cassette Intelligent Picture Control

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

❿

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).

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!

➛

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

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

➛

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.

The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you

to adjust the sharpness of the image automatically,

according to your own preferences.

1During playback, press the IPC button on the

remote control.

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

➛

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.

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.

The Picture Alignment 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

(

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 Automatically

★(SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/

SV-251GX Only)

Intelligent Picture Control

★(SV-651GX/

SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX Only)

Using the Timer Programming Feature Checking a Preset Recording

Cancelling a Preset Recording

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

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-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only) input sources.

4Press

❿!!

to select the recording day.

5Select the required day by pressing the

❷

buttons.

6Press

❿!!

to select the recording start time.

7Select the required hour value by pressing the

❷

buttons.

8Press

❿!!

to select the minutes.

9Select the required minute value by pressing the

❷

buttons.

10 Press

❿!!

to select the recording end time.

11 Select the required recording end time by pressing

the

❷!

buttons, following the same procedure

as when selecting the recording start time.

★

With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX/SV-455GX/

SV-451GX, you can select the recording speed.

a. Press

❿

to select the the recording speed

(AUTO/SP/LP).

b. Press the

❷

buttons to switch between the

AUTO, SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play).

★

With SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX you can

select the VPS or PDC recording mode.

a. Press

❿

to select the VPS or PDC(V/P) recording

mode.

b.Press the

❷

buttons to toggle between the

VPS or PDC mode (marked ON) and the non-

VPS/PDC mode (marked -).

12 When you have finished, press the MENU button.

13 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 ★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/

SV-651GX/SV-455GX/SV-451GX Only)

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.

E.g. If there is a one hour Timer Recording in AUTO

mode to be started, and only 40 minutes tape

remaining, the VCR will record in SP for 20

minutes and switch to complete the remaining

40 minutes in LP mode.

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

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

❷

buttons to select the required

programme.

3Press the

➛

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

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

❷!

buttons.

3Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected

programme.

Result: All the recording information is deleted and

the broadcast will not be recorded.

4On completion, press MENU twice.

01823H SV-657GX/EUR-GB2 4/19/02 5:01 PM Page 20

Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion

Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind

Searching for a Specific Sequence

Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame

You can play a cassette in slow motion.

➢No sound is heard when playing back a

cassette in slow motion.

1Press:

◆

❿

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

❿

button twice.

2When playing back in slow motion, picture

interference may occur.

Press the PROG/TRK (

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

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

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

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.

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

➛➛

❿❿

buttons depending on the

direction where your desired programme is located.

When 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.

If you want to watch the tape from a particular Index,

simply press

❿

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

➛➛

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

➛➛

To cancel an Index search simply press the

❿

■

button.

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:

◆

❿

to start playing the cassette

◆

❿

to stop the tape at a given frame

◆F.ADV ( ) to advance frame by frame

2To return to normal playback, press

❿

☛When you have been using the Frame-by-

Frame function for more than about five

minutes, the VCR will automatically 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.

SLOW

V-LOCK

F.ADV

21 1 2

etc. etc.

Seq. Seq. being

played Next

Seq.

➞

Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN)

Selecting the Audio Mute Mode

★

(SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/

SV-251GX Only)

Selecting the Audio Output Mode

★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX Only)

Selecting the Colour Mode

Your VCR can automatically read a 16:9 signal from

the AV2 input or a prerecorded 16:9 tape. It can

broadcast a 16:9 signal through a 21 pin scart cable.

1Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷!

➛

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

❷

buttons, until the

FORMAT 16:9 option is selected.

5Press the

❿

button to select AUTO

➝

OFF.

AUTO Set when you use a wide TV. The VCR

detects wide TV programmes and normal TV

programmes automatically when playing

back and recording.

ON The VCR always plays back and records in

the mode compatible with 16:9 wide screen.

Set if the VCR cannot detect wide TV

programmes with “AUTO”set.

OFF Set if you do not use a wide TV.

6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

You can select the mode in which the sound is

mute.

To select the audio mute mode on and off, simply press

the AUDIO button on the remote control.

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:

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!

➛

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

❷

buttons, until the

COLOUR SYSTEM option is selected.

5Press the

❿

button to select AUTO

➝

PAL

➝

MESECAM

➝

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.

L R

MIX

MONO

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

01823H SV-657GX/EUR-GB2 4/19/02 5:02 PM Page 22

Auto Repeat Play

ShowView EXTEND

★(SV-657GX/

SV-655GX/SV-455GX/SV-255GX

Only) Using the Tape Counter

Interval Repeat Play

You can set interval repeat play to repeat the

cassette several times for special interval.

1Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷

➛

❿

buttons to

select the EASY OPERATION option.

3Press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The EASY OPERATIONN menu is displayed.

4Press the corresponding

❷

buttons, until the

NO. OF INTERVAL REPEAT option is selected.

5To... Press

❿

, until...

Interval repeat play 5, 10, 15 is displayed.

(choose repeat time 5 times,

10 times, 15 times)

Cancel interval OFF is displayed.

repeat play

6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

7To select interval 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.

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-froward or rewind to the sequence at

which the counter was set to zero, press

➛➛

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 16).

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

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

➛

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

❷

buttons, until the

REPEAT PLAY option is selected.

5To... Press

➛

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.

To prevent delays or over-runs the VCR has a

function called ShowView 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

➛

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

❷

buttons, until the

SHOWVIEW EXTEND option is selected.

5Press

➛

❿

buttons to set the ShowView EXTEND

time by increments of 10 minutes.

6To turn off, press

➛

❿

buttons repeatedly until

OFF shows.

AV-Link Function of this VCR ★(SV-657GX 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.

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

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

VCR1

SCART cable

SATELLITE IN

AERIAL INPUT

AERIAL OUTPUT

AERIAL INPUT

AV2 (SATELLITE) IN

AV1 (EURO AV)

R/D

L/G

AUDIO

OUT/SORTIE

AERIAL IN

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

01823H SV-657GX/EUR-GB2 4/19/02 5:02 PM Page 24

TV programme Download ★(SV-657GX Only)

Direct Record Procedure ★(SV-657GX Only)

Pictures and TV Picture Recording

★(SV-657B Only)

TV Picture Record Setting ★(SV-657GX Only) Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input Cable

★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX Only)

Using the Assemble Edit Function

Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder

Preparation:

◆Turn on the TV.

◆Select the video channel or the video input

mode on the TV.

1Press the MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷

➛

❿

buttons to

select the INSTALLATION option.

And then press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

3Press the

❷

buttons to select AV-LINK

SETTING option. And then press the

❿!

button to

select this option.

Result: The AV-LINK menu is displayed.

4Press the

❷

buttons, until the TV CH

DOWNLOAD option is selected.

And then press the

❿

button to select this option.

5Press the

❿

button to start TV CH DOWNLOAD

function.

6When the downloading finished, then “TV CH

DOWNLOAD FINISHED”is displayed.

7Press the MENU button to exit.

➢◆

The available position numbers on the

VCR are 1 to 80.

◆When the TV’s channel position is

readjusted, the VCR automatically makes

“TV CH DOWNLOAD”.

1Load a cassette with the safety tab attached.

2Press the SPEED button to select the recording tape

speed.

3Press two REC buttons to start recording.

Result: The VCR automatically selects the same

picture as you are watching on the TV and

starts recording. Depending on the picture

sources, the recording switches the method.

See next page.

4To stop a recording, press STOP (

■

) once.

➢ ◆This recording is not available on the timer

programme recordings.

Preparation : turn on the TV.

1Press the MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷

➛

❿

buttons to

select the INSTALLATION option.

And then press the OK button to select this option.

Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.

3Press the

❷

buttons to select AV-LINK

SETTING option. And then press the

❿!

button to

select this option.

Result: The AV-LINK menu is displayed.

4Press the

❷

buttons, until the TV PICTURE

RECORD option is selected.

5To... Press

➛

❿

until...

Record the same picture ON is displayed.

as you are watching on the TV

when you press REC button (

●

)

on the your VCR remote control.

Record the selected picture on OFF isdisplayed.

your VCR when you press REC

button (

●

) on your VCR

remote control.

6Press the MENU button twice to exit.

➢If this option is in ON mode, you press the

REC button (●) on the your TV remote

control, your VCR records the same picture

as you are watching on the TV.

You can connect other audio/video equipment to your

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.

◆You wish to play back and/or copy pictures

taken with a camcorder.

☛◆Make sure that both the television and the

VCR are switched off before connecting

the cables.

1Connect one end of the RCA audio/video cable into

the VIDEO socket on the front of the VCR.

2Plug the other end of the audio/video cable into the

appropriate output connector on the other system

(VCR or camcorder).

3Connect one end of the RCA audio cable into the

AUDIO sockets on the front of the VCR.

➢Take care to respect the colour coding of the

left and right channels.

4Plug the other end of the audio cable into the

appropriate output connectors on the other system

(VCR, camcorder or Hi-Fi sound system).

You can copy a cassette to your VCR from another

video source, such as another VCR or a camcorder.

☛

It is an infringement of copyright laws to copy

prerecorded cassettes or to re-record them in

any form without the permission of the

owners of the corresponding copyright.

1Connect the VCR, from which the cassette is to be

copied, to the appropriate SCART audio and video

input connectors on the rear of your VCR.

. You can also use an RCA audio and video cable to

connect the AUX input on the front of your VCR.

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only)

2Insert a blank cassette in your VCR.

3Insert the pre-recorded cassette in the other video

source (VCR or camcorder).

4Press the INPUT button to select the appropriate

input on your VCR:

◆AV1 or AV2 for the SCART input

◆AUX for the RCA input

★

(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/

SV-651GX only)

Picture Channel selected on the TV. If you performed

“TV CH DOWNLOAD”(TV stations stored on

the VCR and the TV in the same position order).

If you did not perform “TV CH DOWNLOAD”(TV

stations not stored on the VCR and the TV in the

same position order).

Pictures of external equipment connected to the TV

Channel selected on the VCR

The VCR VCR channel of the same number as the TV

records: channel

AV1 (output of the TV)

VCR channel

During recording, if you change the channel or the input

mode on the TV, the recording will be:

Ex. TV channel 1 Continued.

Stopped.

Ex. VCR channel 1

Continued.

This function allows you to start a new recording at a

specific position on the cassette while maintaining a

very smooth scene change.

1Insert the cassette to be edited in your VCR.

2Press the

❿ll

button to start playback.

3When you reach the position from which you wish to

start the new recording, press the

❿ll

button.

4Press the F.ADV ( ) button again as often as

necessary to advance frame by frame, until the

exact recording position is located.

5While the VCR is in still mode, hold the REC button

down for a while to activate the Assemble Edit

function.

Result: Record symbol flashes in the display.

6Select the source from which you wish to record by

pressing:

◆The PROG/TRK (

❷

) / PROG (

❷

)

buttons for television channels

◆The INPUT button for the AV1, AV2 or AUX

★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX only) input

sources

7Press the

❿ll

button to start recording.

8When you have finished recording, press

■

F.ADV

5Start playing back the cassette to be copied.

6Hold REC down for a while to start recording on your

VCR.

7When you have finished recording, press

■

on both

VCRs.

➢If you wish to view the cassette being

copied:

◆Your VCR must be connected as usual to

the television (see page 10 for further

details)

01823H SV-657GX/EUR-GB2 4/19/02 5:02 PM Page 26

udio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette

★(SV-657GX Only)

Using the TV Buttons on the Remote

Control ★(SV-657GX/SV-655GX Only)

With the Audio Dubbing function, you erase the

previously recorded sound and replace it with a

new soundtrack from:

◆A CD player

◆A microphone connected to a sound system

◆A cassette player

Restriction:

Audio dubbing is applicable only to the longitudinal

audio track (normal audio).

1Connect an RCA audio cable to the appropriate

output on your sound system (CD/cassette player for

example).

2Connect the other end of the RCA audio cable to the

audio input connectors (L, R) on the front of your

VCR.

3Insert the pre-recorded cassette on which the audio

track is to be replaced, and press the

❿ll

to start

playback.

4Find the scene that you want to over-dub and press

❿ll

on the remote control.

5Press DUB.

Result: Your VCR is now in the Audio dubbing Pause

mode.

6On the sound system, locate the point on the CD or

cassette at which you wish to start playback.

Example: The track that you wish to record on the

cassette.

7When you are ready:

◆Start playback on the sound system

◆Press REC on the remote control.

Result:

The soundtrack is replaced on the pre-

recorded cassette.

➢The new sound will be recorded on the

normal sound track of the tape, and the

original sound will remain on the Hi-Fi

sound track.

To hear the new sound and original sound

mixed together, press the Audio button on

the remote control until the MIX option is

displayed (see page 33).

Your VCR remote control will work with Samsung

televisions and compatible brands.

To determine whether your television is compatible,

follow the instructions below.

1Switch your television on.

2Point the remote control towards the television.

3Hold down the TV button and enter the two-figure

code corresponding to the brand of your television,

by pressing the appropriate numeric buttons.

Brand Codes Brand Codes

SAMSUNG 01 to 06 PHILIPS 02, 20, 22

AKAI 09, 23 SABA 13, 14, 22 to 24

GRUNDIG 09, 17, 21 SONY 15, 16

LOEWE 02 THOMSON 13, 14, 24

PANASONIC 08, 23 to 27 TOSHIBA 07, 16 to 19, 21

Result:

If your television is compatible with the

remote control, it is switched off. It is now

programmed to operate with the remote

control.

➢If several codes are indicated for your television

brand, try each one in turn until you find one that

works.

☛

When you change the batteries in the remote

control, you must reprogramme the code,

following the same procedure.

You can then control the television using the following

buttons.

Button Function

TV STANDBY/ON

Used to switch the television on

and off.

TV or VCR Used to switch between the TV

and VCR modes. Only the VOL

(

+or –

)

and TV STANDBY/ON

buttons are operational in VCR

mode.

-/-- Used to enter a two-figure

programme number.

Example: For programme 12,

press -/-- followed by numeric

buttons 1 and 2.

INPUT Used to select an external

source.

VOL +or –Used to adjust the volume of the

television.

PROG/TRK Used to select the required

("or❷)

programme.

DISP./

Used to switch between an external

source and the television tuner.

➢The various functions will not necessarily

work on all televisions. If you encounter

problems, operate the television directly.

The Auto Power Off feature automatically turns off

your VCR if no signal is received and you do not

press any button for the selected time.

1Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷

➛

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

❷

buttons, until the

AUTO POWER OFF option is selected.

5Press the

❿

button, until you select the time of Auto

Power off interval.

OFF 2HOUR 3HOUR

6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

Auto Power Off ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power

consumption

Technical Specifications

Low Power Mode reduces the Standby power

consumption of the VCR when in Standby mode.

Useful, for example, when you are away from the

house on holiday. It saves actually turning the VCR off.

1Press MENU on the remote control.

Result: The programming menu is displayed.

2Press the corresponding

❷

➛

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

❷

buttons, until the

ECO. MODE is selected.

5Press the

❿!

button to turn LOW(3Watts) mode on.

Now, when the VCR is standby mode the front

display panel will shut off. Even the clock disappears.

By pressing the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)

button again the display panel will reappear.

6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.

MODEL SV-657GX/SV-655GX/SV-651GX SV-455GX/SV-451GX/SV-255GX/SV-251GX

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Format VHS PAL standard VHS PAL standard

Heads Video: 4 rotary heads

Video: 4 rotary heads (SV-445G/SV-441G)

Video: 2 rotary heads (SV-245G/SV-241G)

Hi-Fi audio: 2 rotary heads

Audio/Control: 1 stationary head Audio/Control: 1 stationary head

Erase: 1 full track erase head Erase: 1 full track erase head

Receiving channel VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/Hyperband VHF-I, VHF-III, UHF, Interband/Hyperband

Television system STANDARD B/G-D/K-A2/NICAM STANDARD B/G-D/K

Luminance FM azimuth recording FM azimuth recording

Colour system

PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down converted

subcarrier

PAL/MESECAM/NT4.43: Down converted

subcarrier

phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PAL TV phase shifted direct recording NTSC PB on PAL TV

Tape speed SP 23.39 mm/sec SP 23.39 mm/sec

LP 11.69 mm/sec LP

11.69 mm/sec (SV-445G/SV-441G)

Recording/playback time SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape) SP 3 hours (E-180 Tape)

LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) LP 6 hours (E-180 Tape) (SV-445G/SV-441G)

REW time About 60 sec in REW with E-180 About 60 sec in REW with E-180

VIDEO

Input 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced 0.5 to 2.0 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced

Output 1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced 1.0 ± 0.2 Vp-p; 75 ohm unbalanced

Signal-to-noise ratio Better than 43 dB (SP) Better than 43 dB (SP)

Horizontal resolution More than 240 lines More than 240 lines

AUDIO

Input -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced -8 dBm, 47 Kohm unbalanced

Output -8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced -8 ± 3 dBm, 1 Kohm unbalanced

Wow and flutter (WTD) 0.4% max (SP) 0.4% max (SP)

Signal-to-noise ratio 68 dB min (IHF A filter) 42 dB min (IHF A filter)

Frequency response 20Hz - 20kHz 100Hz - 8kHz

Power requirement 220-240V~ 50Hz 220-240V~ 50Hz

Power consumption Approx. 17 watts Approx. 15 watts

Operation temperature 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C) 41°F-104°F (5°C-40°C)

Operation humidity 10%-75% 10%-75%

Weight 2.8 Kg (net) 2.8 Kg (net)

Dimensions (WxHxD) 360 x 94 x 240 mm 360 x 94 x 240 mm

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Problems and Solutions

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 VCR STANDBY/ON (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 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 VCR STANDBY/ON (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 PROG/TRK (

❷

) /

TRK (

)

buttons to

minimize this effect.

When the

❿ll

button is pressed ◆A still picture may have “noise bars”, depending on the

during playback, the still picture

condition of the tape. Press the

PROG/TRK (

❷

) /

TRK (

)

buttons has severe “noise bars”streaks

during 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 VCR test 1. Remove the aerial input plug from the socket marked (aerial

pattern your TV does not find the test pattern symbol) on the rear of the VCR.

or the pattern when found suffers from 2. Carry out the instructions “Tuning Your Television for the VCR”

interference, it may be due to the VCR output (see page 14).

channel clashing with the normal TV 3. Carry out the instructions “Setting the VCR output Channel”

transmissions in your area. To prevent this (see page 17), move the channel number several channels

you will need to change the VCR output down from the original setting. (example: from 36 to 33).

channel in the following way 4. Replace the aerial plug into the socket marked (aerial symbol)

on the rear of the VCR.

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

“Tuning Your Television for the VCR”(page 14).

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 VCR

◆The warranty information

◆A clear description of the problem

Then contact your nearest SAMSUNG after-sales service.

TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G)

001~012 :OIRT 201~241 :CCIR STD CABLE

013~020 :ITALY 244~250 :MOROCO

021~069 :CCIR STD UHF 251~255 :BELGUIM

071~075 :CCIR CABLE

101~112 :CCIR STD VHF

CIS Romania

Czechoslovakia

Hungary

Bulgalia

Poland

DISP CH Band Fp STD DISP CH Band Fp STD DISP CH Band Fp STD

001 R1 V-L 49.75 OIRT

002 R2 V-L 59.25 OIRT

003 R3 V-L 77.25 OIRT

004 R4 V-L 85.25 OIRT

005 R5 V-L 93.25 OIRT

006 R6 V-H 175.25 OIRT

007 R7 V-H 183.25 OIRT

008 R8 V-H 191.25 OIRT

009 R9 V-H 199.25 OIRT

010 R10 V-H 207.25 OIRT

011 R11 V-H 215.25 OIRT

012 R12 V-H 223.25 OIRT

013 A V-L 53.75 Italy

014 B V-L 62.25 Italy

015 C V-L 82.25 Italy

016 D V-H 175.25 Italy

017 E V-H 183.25 Italy

018 F V-H 192.25 Italy

019 G V-H 201.25 Italy

020 H V-H 210.25 Italy

021 E21 UHF 471.25 CCIR

022 E22 UHF 479.25 CCIR

023 E23 UHF 487.25 CCIR

024 E24 UHF 495.25 CCIR

025 E25 UHF 503.25 CCIR

026 E26 UHF 511.25 CCIR

027 E27 UHF 519.25 CCIR

028 E28 UHF 527.25 CCIR

029 E29 UHF 535.25 CCIR

030 E30 UHF 543.25 CCIR

031 E31 UHF 551.25 CCIR

032 E32 UHF 559.25 CCIR

033 E33 UHF 567.25 CCIR

034 E34 UHF 575.25 CCIR

035 E35 UHF 583.25 CCIR

036 E36 UHF 591.25 CCIR

037 E37 UHF 599.25 CCIR

038 E38 UHF 607.25 CCIR

039 E39 UHF 615.25 CCIR

040 E40 UHF 623.25 CCIR

041 E41 UHF 631.25 CCIR

042 E42 UHF 639.25 CCIR

043 E43 UHF 647.25 CCIR

044 E44 UHF 655.25 CCIR

045 E45 UHF 663.25 CCIR

046 E46 UHF 671.25 CCIR

047 E47 UHF 679.25 CCIR

048 E48 UHF 687.25 CCIR

049 E49 UHF 695.25 CCIR

050 E50 UHF 703.25 CCIR

051 E51 UHF 711.25 CCIR

052 E52 UHF 719.25 CCIR

053 E53 UHF 727.25 CCIR

054 E54 UHF 735.25 CCIR

055 E55 UHF 743.25 CCIR

056 E56 UHF 751.25 CCIR

057 E57 UHF 759.25 CCIR

058 E58 UHF 767.25 CCIR

059 E59 UHF 775.25 CCIR

060 E60 UHF 783.25 CCIR

061 E61 UHF 791.25 CCIR

062 E62 UHF 799.25 CCIR

063 E63 UHF 807.25 CCIR

064 E64 UHF 815.25 CCIR

065 E65 UHF 823.25 CCIR

066 E66 UHF 831.25 CCIR

067 E67 UHF 839.25 CCIR

068 E68 UHF 847.25 CCIR

069 E69 UHF 855.25 CCIR

071 X V-L 69.25 CCIR

072 Y V-L 76.25 CCIR

073 Z V-L 83.25 CCIR

074 Z+1 V-L 90.25 CCIR

075 Z+2 V-L 97.25 CCIR

102 E02 V-L 48.25 CCIR

103 E03 V-L 55.25 CCIR

104 E04 V-L 62.25 CCIR

105 E05 V-H 175.25 CCIR

106 E06 V-H 182.25 CCIR

107 E07 V-H 189.25 CCIR

108 E08 V-H 196.25 CCIR

109 E09 V-H 203.25 CCIR

110 E10 V-H 210.25 CCIR

111 E11 V-H 217.25 CCIR

112 E12 V-H 224.25 CCIR

201 S01 V-L 105.25 CCIR

202 S02 V-L 112.25 CCIR

203 S03 V-L 119.25 CCIR

204 S04 V-L 126.25 CCIR

205 S05 V-L 133.25 CCIR

206 S06 V-L 140.25 CCIR

207 S07 V-H 147.25 CCIR

208 S08 V-H 154.25 CCIR

209 S09 V-H 161.25 CCIR

210 S10 V-H 168.25 CCIR

211 S11 V-H 231.25 CCIR

212 S12 V-H 238.25 CCIR

213 S13 V-H 245.25 CCIR

214 S14 V-H 252.25 CCIR

215 S15 V-H 259.25 CCIR

216 S16 V-H 266.25 CCIR

217 S17 V-H 273.25 CCIR

218 S18 V-H 280.25 CCIR

219 S19 V-H 287.25 CCIR

220 S20 V-H 294.25 CCIR

221 S21 V-H 303.25 CCIR

222 S22 V-H 311.25 CCIR

223 S23 V-H 319.25 CCIR

224 S24 V-H 327.25 CCIR

225 S25 V-H 335.25 CCIR

226 S26 V-H 343.25 CCIR

227 S27 V-H 351.25 CCIR

228 S28 V-H 359.25 CCIR

229 S29 V-H 367.25 CCIR

230 S30 V-H 375.25 CCIR

231 S31 V-H 383.25 CCIR

232 S32 V-H 391.25 CCIR

233 S33 V-H 399.25 CCIR

234 S34 V-H 407.25 CCIR

235 S35 V-H 415.25 CCIR

236 S36 V-H 423.25 CCIR

237 S37 UHF 431.25 CCIR

238 S38 UHF 439.25 CCIR

239 S39 UHF 447.25 CCIR

240 S40 UHF 455.25 CCIR

241 S41 UHF 463.25 CCIR

244 M4 V-H 163.25 Moroco

245 M5 V-H 171.25 Moroco

246 M6 V-H 179.25 Moroco

247 M7 V-H 187.25 Moroco

248 M8 V-H 195.25 Moroco

249 M9 V-H 203.25 Moroco

250 M10 V-H 211.25 Moroco

251 U1 V-H 226.25 Belguim

252 U2 V-H 234.25 Belguim

253 U3 V-H 242.25 Belguim

254 U4 V-H 250.25 Belguim

255 U5 V-H 258.25 Belguim

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