Samsung SV-261GX User manual

Instruction Manual
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VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
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SV-665GX SV-461GX
SV-661GX SV-265GX
SV-465GX SV-261GX
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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-665GX/SV-661GX/SV-465GX/
SV-461GX).................................................................................................... 17
■NICAM (SV-665GX/SV-661GX).................................................................... 17
■Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 18
■Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 18
■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 18
■Using the ShowView Feature (SV-665GX/SV-465GX/SV-265GX)..................... 19
■Modifying ShowView Programming (SV-665GX/SV-465GX/SV-265GX)...... 19
■Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 20
■Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 20
■Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 20
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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-665GX, SV-661GX, SV-465GX, SV-461GX,
SV-265GX and SV-261GX.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number. It is displayed on the
rear of the VCR.
Features Chart
- ★(SV-665GX): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-665GX.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are only relevant to
one model.
Feature SV-665GX SV-661GX SV-465GX SV-461GX SV-265GX SV-261GX
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
●
Hi-Fi
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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.
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.
Contents (cont.)
☛
➢
NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
11
1
= Step number
★
Option
◆PLAYING BACK
■Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 21
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV-461GX/
SV-265GX/SV-261GX) ................................................................................. 21
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 21
■Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 21
■ Intelligent Picture Control (SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV-461GX/SV-265GX/SV-261GX) .. 21
■Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN) ...................................................................... 22
■Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 22
■Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-665GX/SV-661GX)........................... 22
■ Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-465GX/SV-461GX/SV-265GX/SV-261GX) .. 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-665GX/SV-465GX/SV-265GX)............................. 24
■Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 24
◆ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input cable (SV-665GX/SV-661GX) .................... 25
■Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 25
■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 25
◆OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-665GX)........................... 26
■Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 27
■ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 27
■Technical Specifications................................................................................ 27
◆SOLVING PROBLEMS
■Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 28
■TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G)..................................................... 29

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Front View of the VCR Rear View of the VCR
TV
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-665GX/SV-661GX ONLY)
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
PLAY
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
F.F BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS
REW
BUTTON
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
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON STOP BUTTON
AUX VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
AUX VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
(SV-465GX/ (SV-665GX)
SV-265GX)
(SV-461GX/ (SV-661GX)
SV-261GX)
II
REC STOP
PROG
I I P/S
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
REW F.F
II
VIDEO L AUDIO R
LINE IN
I I
I I
I I
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
VIDEO L AUDIO R
LINE IN 2
PROG REC STOP PLAY
REW F.F
EJECT
STANDBY/ON

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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.
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
REMOTE CONTROL
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE
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
EJECT BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, AV1, AV2, AUX ★(SV-661GX)
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-465GX/SV-265GX)
BUTTON
TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON
(SV-665GX)
(SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV-461GX/
SV-265GX/SV-261GX)
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
-/--
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-661GX)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
★(SV-465GX/SV-461GX/SV-265GX/SV-261GX)
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
★(SV-661GX/SV-465GX/SV-461GX 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
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-665GX/SV-661GX 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.
TV
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-665GX/SV-661GX 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-665GX/SV-661GX only)
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
4
2
TV
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
3
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
SCART Cable
Aerial
TV
2
4
RF coaxial
cable
3
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
★
(SV-665GX) ◆Camcorder
◆Hi-Fi Stereo VCR
★
(SV-661GX)
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆Audio Hi-Fi system
★
(SV-665GX/SV-661GX 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
II
II
II
VIDEO L AUDIO R
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
VIDEO L AUDIO R
LINE IN 2

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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  or ❷ buttons.
4Press OK to store the language selected.
Result: A message appears.
5Press OK button.
6Press the  or ❷ buttons to select your country.
★(SV-665GX/SV-661GX 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.
TV
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
2
CLOCK
WED
12:00 1/JAN/2003
➛❿ ❷ END:MENU
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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
2
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
SCART Cable
TV
1
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.
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
SCART Cable
SCART Cable
DECODER
Aerial
TV
Aerial Connector
3
2
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
II
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:
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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 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 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 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.
5Press the  or 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).
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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 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.
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 or ➛ , 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
 or 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 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
TV SYSTEM option is selected.
5 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-665GX/SV-465GX/SV-265GX 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 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-665GX/ SV-661GX
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...
On The television receives the
picture from the VCR and you
can select channels with the
PROG/TRK (  or ❷ ) / PROG
(
 or 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
(  or 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-665GX/SV-661GX/
SV-465GX/SV-461GX 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.
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
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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 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 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.
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 29).
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  or 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  or ❷ button until
in the name
the required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character).
Move to the next or Press the ❿ or ➛ 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 ➛ or 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 ➛ or 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.
16 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.

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Using the ShowView Feature ★(SV-665GX/
SV-465GX/SV-265GX Only)
Modifying ShowView Programming
★(SV-665GX/SV-465GX/SV-265GX 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
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
 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.
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 ➛ or ❿ buttons,
other than the tuner until the PR selection
AV1, AV2 or AUX flashes.
★
(SV-665GX) ◆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 ➛ or ❿ buttons,
every day (Monday to until the DAY selection
Sunday) at the same time flashes.
◆Press the  or ❷ buttons,
until the DLY (Daily) value
is displayed.
Record a programme ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
every week on the same until the DAY selection
day and at the same time flashes.
◆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 VPS recording ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons,
★
(SV-665GX) until the V/P selection
flashes.
◆Press the  or 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 ➛ or ❿ buttons,
speed
★
(SV-665GX/ until the recording speed
SV-465GX only) selection flashes.
◆Press the  or ❷ buttons
until the correct indication
is displayed:
•AUTO (Auto Tape Speed
Select) : see page 20
•SP (Standard Play)
•LP (Long Play)
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Recording a Programme Immediately
Protecting a Recorded Cassette
1
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
(
 or ❷ ) / PROG (  or ❷ ) buttons
or
◆The AV1, AV2 or AUX
★
(SV-665GX/ SV-661GX
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-665GX/SV-661GX/SV-465GX/ SV-461GX,
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
(
 or ❷ ) / PROG (  or ❷ ) buttons
or
◆The AV1, AV2 or AUX
★
(SV-665GX/ SV-661GX
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-665GX/SV-661GX/SV-465GX/ SV-461GX,
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.