Samsung SV-270 User manual

Video
Cassette Recorder
SV-675
SV-670
SV-470
SV-275
SV-270
www.samsungvcr.com
Instruction Manual
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About this manual
ENG-2
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-675, SV-670, SV-470, SV-275 and SV-270. Before
you start reading this manual please check your model number. It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
-
★
(SV-675): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-675.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are only relevant to one model.
Features Chart
Feature SV-675 SV-670 SV-470 SV-275 SV-270
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) ● ●●●●
Changing recording speed (SP/LP) ● ●●●●
G-CODE recording ●●
Connecting an RCAAudio/Video cable ●●
Hi-Fi and A2 STEREO ●●
NICAM Stereo
★
(Newzealand Only)●●
Dual VCR/TV remote Control ●●●●
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ENG-3
Contents
Foreword
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VCR Overviews
Front View of the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear View of the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Infrared Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . 8
Connecting Your Video Cassette Recorder
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using
the Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using
the RCA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR . . 9
Plug & Auto Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Tuning Your Television for the VCR . . . . . . . . 10
Setting Up Your Video Cassette Recorder
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information . . . . 11
Choosing Your Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setting the VCR Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . 12
Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . . 13
Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . 14
Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . . . . 15
Recording Television Broadcasts
Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Selecting the Recording Speed . . . . . . . . . . . 16
NICAM (Newzealand SV-675/SV-670 Only) . . 16
Recording a Programme Immediately . . . . . . 17
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop . . . 17
Using the G-CODE Feature
(SV-675/SV-275 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Modifying G-CODE Programming
(SV-675/SV-275 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . 20
Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Playing Back
Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically
(SV-270 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . . . . 21
Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Intelligent Picture Control
(SV-270 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting the Audio Output Mode
(SV-675/SV-670 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting the Audio Mute Mode
(SV-470/SV-275/SV-270 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
(SV-675/SV-670/SV-470 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Searching for a Sequence
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . 24
Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind . . . . . . 24
Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . 25
Auto Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Interval Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Easy operation
Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advanced Recording Features
Connecting an RCAAudio/Video Input Cable
(SV-675/SV-275 Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . . . . . 28
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . . . 28
Easy operation
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control
(SV-675/V-670/SV-470/SV-275 Only) . . . . . . . 29
Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Solving Problems
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
TV Frequency Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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ENG-4
Safety Instructions
The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel.
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
extreme temperature conditions
(below 5°C and above 40°C) or to
extreme humidity conditions (less
than 10% and more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on the
DVD-VCR or remote control. During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the DVD-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.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
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ENG-5
Front View of the VCR
(SV-670) (SV-675)
(SV-470)
(SV-275)
(SV-270)
REW F.F
LINE IN 2
PROG
REC STOP P/S
VIDEO L AUDIO R
PLAY
EJECT STANDBY/ON
EJECT STANDBY/ON
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
LINE IN 2
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
LINE IN 2 AUDIO
L, R INPUT
SOCKETS
REW F.F
EJECT STANDBY/ON
PROG
REC STOP P/S
PLAY
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
LINE IN 2
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT PLAY
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON REW
BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS F.F BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON STOP
BUTTON
LINE IN 2
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
LINE IN 2 AUDIO
INPUT SOCKETS
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ENG-6
Rear View of the VCR
TV
LINE
IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE
OUT
R
L
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
AUDIO L, R OUTPUT
SOCKETS AUDIO L, R INPUT
SOCKETS
VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET
(SV-675/SV-670)
TV
LINE
IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE
OUT
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
AUDIO OUTPUT
SOCKET AUDIO INPUT
SOCKET
VIDEO OUTPUT
SOCKET VIDEO INPUT
SOCKET
(SV-470/SV-275/SV-270)
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ENG-7
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
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
-/--
(SV-675/SV-670/SV-470/SV-275)
(SV-270)
EJECT BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1SELECTION /
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
OK BUTTON
TIMER BUTTON
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
AUTO TRACKING BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION
BUTTON
VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
★(SV-675/SV-670/SV-470)
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
★(SV-675/SV-670)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON (SV-470/SV-275)
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 ★(SV-675/
SV-275 ONLY) 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 BUTTON / G-CODE ★(SV-675/
SV-275 ONLY) BUTTON
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ENG-8
Connecting Your VCR to the TV
using the Coaxial Cable
Display Indicator
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 offbefore connecting the cables.
1 Remove 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.
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the
connector previously used for the aerial on the
television.
5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on
your television, you can also connect your VCR
to the television via the RCA cable (see section
below) if your television is equipped with this
type of connection.
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video
Cassette Recorder (VCR). Together with your VCR,
you will find the following accessories in the box.
 REMOTE CONTROL
 OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
 COAXIAL CABLE
Accessories
VIDEO STEREO
1 2 3 4
5 6
1Cassette loaded
indicator
2PLAY indicator
3Multi-function display
4Timer indicator
5STEREO indicator
★
(SV-675/SV-670/
Only)
6Rec indicator
TV
LINE
IN 1
DIO
EO
LINE
OUT
R
L
TV
TV
LINE
IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE
OUT
R
L
34
Inserting Batteries in the Remote
Control
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).
2
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ENG-9
Connecting Your VCR to the TV
using the RCA Cable
Connecting Other Equipment to
Your VCR
SV-675/SV-670 Aerial
RF
coaxial cable
TV
LINE
IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE
OUT
R
L
TV
2
You can connect your VCR to the television using the
RCA 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.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above
section.
2Connect one end of the RCAAudio/Video cable to
the Video output and Audio output socket on the
rear of the VCR.
3Plug the other end into the appropriate connector
on the television.
You can connect other audio and/or video equipment
to your VCR in different ways. The following
illustrations give a few examples of the connection
possibilities.
SV-470/SV-275/SV-270 Aerial
RF
coaxial cable
TV
LINE
IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE
OUT
TV
2
➢ The RCA input/output connectors on the front
of the VCR are used for equipment, such as
camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
LINE IN 2
VIDEO L AUDIO R
LINE
IN 1
LINE
OUT
Camcorder
VCR
Sound system
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
LINE IN 2
LINE
IN 1
LINE
OUT
R
L
SV-675
SV-275
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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
You must tune your television for the VCR only if you
are not using a RCA cable
➢ To view pictures from your VCR when a RCA
cable is used, the television must be set to the
audio/video mode (AV).
1Switch on the television.
2Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on
the front of the VCR or VCR STANDBY/ON 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 38.
6Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound
are obtained clearly.
7If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there
is interference from nearby channels, it may be
necessary to change the setting of the VCR output
channel (see Setting the VCR Output Channel on
page 12 and Problems and Solutions on page 31).
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.
ENG-10
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
8~9. (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 to start the auto scanning.
◆ The number of stations automatically stored by
the VCR depends on the number of stations that
it has found.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
➢ Auto preset can be performed by pressing
■
(STOP) on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or
more with no tape inserted.
TV
TV
LINE
IN 1
AUDIO
VIDEO
LINE
OUT
R
L
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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 G-CODE
★
(SV-675/SV-275
only) function, which cannot be hidden).
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to
select the USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
OSD option is selected.
5To... Press ➛or ❿, until...
Display on-screen information ON is displayed.
Hide on-screen information OFF is displayed.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu.
ENG-11
Your VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:
◆ Automatically stop programme recording
◆ Preset your VCR to record a programme
automatically
You must set the date and time when:
◆ You purchase the video cassette recorder
◆ The power supply remains off for more than 1
hour
★
(SV-675/SV-670 only)
◆ The power supply remains off for more than 30
sec
★
(SV-470/SV-275/SV-270X only)
☛◆
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.
Setting the Date and Time
❷
➛❿
OK END:MENU
CLOCK
THU
AUTO CLOCK : ON
12:00 1/JAN/2004
➛❿ ❷ END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
CLOCK
CLOCK SET
❷ ➛❿ OK END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
OPTIONS
USER SET
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen
Information
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
IPC :ON
❷
❿
END:MENU
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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 by pressing the
➛ or ❿ buttons.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 10).
ENG-12
❷
➛❿
OK END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
INSTALLATION
Setting the VCR Output
Channel
Setting the VCR Output
Channel
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH38
❷ ❿ END:MENU
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.
4 Select the required language by pressing the
or ❷buttons.
5 Press OK to store the language selected.
6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Result: From now on, all the on-screen information
will be displayed in the language selected.
❷ ➛❿ OK END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
LANG
LANGUAGE SET
Choosing Your Language
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
❷ ❿ END:MENU
★Newzealand Only
★Australia Only
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ENG-13
5Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result: ◆ The PLEASE WAIT indication flashes on
the television screen.
◆ The first frequency band is scanned and
the first station found is displayed and
stored.
◆ The VCR then searches for the second
station and so on.
◆ When the automatic scanning procedure
has finished, the VCR switches
automatically to programme 1.
➢ The number of stations automatically stored by the
VCR depends on the number of stations that it has
found.
6If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the
end, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
➢ ◆ 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 15).
☛
You do not need to preset the stations if you have
already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto
Set Up on page 10).
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 10)
◆ Automatically
◆ Manually (see page 14)
You can store up to 80 stations.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
AUTO SET UP option is selected.
Press the ❿ button to select this option.
Presetting the Stations Automatically
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT 2%
I--------------------I
END:MENU
INSTALL
YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST
PRESS OK TO CONTINUE
MENU TO EXIT
❷ ➛❿ OK END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
INSTALLATION
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH38
❷
❿
END:MENU
★Australia Only
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
❷ ❿ END:MENU
★Newzealand Only
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ENG-14
Your VCR contains a built-in tuner used to receive
television broadcasts.
You must preset the stations received through the tuner.
This can be done:
◆ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 10)
◆ Automatically (see page 13)
◆ Manually
You can store up to 80 stations.
☛
You do not need to preset the stations manually if
you have already set them automatically.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
MANUAL SET UP option is selected.
5Press the ❿ button to select MANUAL SET UP option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the  or ❷ buttons to select a programme
number as required.
Presetting the Stations Manually
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 06, first press “0”and then
press “6”. (see age 32-33)
9Press the  or ❷ buttons until the NAME is selected.
10 To change the programme’s name, press the ❿ button.
Result: The first letter of the name flashes.
11 To... Then...
Select a character Press the
 or ❷ button until the
in the name required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-”character).
Move to the next or Press the
➛ or ❿ buttons
previous character respectively.
12 If you... Then...
Wish to store the
◆ Press the corresponding  ,
station displayed 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 ❷ buttons, until the CH is
displayed 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 12
13 Repeat this procedure from Step 6onwards, until
all the required stations have been stored.
14 On completion, press the MENU button three times
to exit the menu.
❷ ❿ SWAPPING: OK
DELETE: CLR/RST MENU
** MANUAL TUNING **
PR : 1
CH : --
MFT : -
NAME : ----
❷ ➛❿ MEMORY: OK
MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH38
❷ ❿ END:MENU
★Australia Only
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
❷ ❿ END:MENU
★Newzealand Only
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME
1 002 CAEB
2 -- ----
3 -- ----
4 -- ----
5 -- ----
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ENG-15
You can rearrange the Station Table and give different
programme numbers to the stations listed according to
your own preferences.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
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. And then
press the ❿ button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
displayed.
5Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
required preset TV programme is selected.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the
same time on the television screen.
6To change the programme number assigned to a
station press the OK button on the remote control.
(For example, To move a TV station in programme
1 to programme 3)
7Press the  or ❷ buttons to select required
position. And then press OK again to swap the
position.
8You can modify this station by repeating the same
procedure from Step 5onwards.
9On completion, press the MENU button three times
to exit the menu.
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.
Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table
❷ SWAPPING: OK
MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME
1 002 CAEB
2 -- ----
3 -- ----
4 -- ----
5 -- ----
❷ SWAPPING: OK
MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME
1 -- ----
2 -- ----
3 002 CAEB
4 -- ----
5 -- ----
❷ ❿ SWAPPING: OK
DELETE: CLR/RST MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME
1 002 CAEB
2 -- ----
3 -- ----
4 -- ----
5 -- ----
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ENG-16
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 23.
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.
NICAM
★
(Newzealand SV-675/SV-670 Only)
❷ ➛❿ OK END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
OPTIONS
USER SET
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
NICAM :ON
IPC :ON
❷ ❿ END: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.
Selecting the Recording Speed
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
To record a cassette... Press the SPEED button on
the remote control, until...
In standard play mode SP is displayed.
In long play mode LP is displayed.
Selecting the Cassette Type
Type Recording Time (in SP)
E-180 180 mins. or 3 hours
E-240 240 mins. or 4 hours
E-260 260 mins. or 4 hours and 20 mins.
E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
IPC :ON
❷ ❿ END:MENU
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ENG-17
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Recording a Programme
Immediately
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 13 and 14.
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 LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2
★
(SV-675/SV-275
only) source using the INPUT button for a
satellite tuner or external video source
Result: The station number is displayed and the
programme can be seen on the television.
5Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED
button as many times as required (See pate 16).
6Hold REC down for a while to start recording.
Result: The record indicator appears on the
television and VCR display. An index is
recorded on the tape (see page 25).
7To 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.
Recording a Programme
Immediately
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.
Protecting a Recorded Cassette
Recording a Programme with
Automatic Stop
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 LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2
★
(SV-675/SV-275
only) source using the INPUT button for
a satellite tuner or external video source
Result: The channel number is displayed and the
programme can be seen on the television.
5Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED
button as many times as required (See pate 16).
6Hold the REC button down for a while to start recording.
Result: The record indicator appears on the
television screen and VCR display. An index
is recorded on the tape (see page 25).
7Press the REC button several times to increase the
recording time in:
◆ 30-minute intervals up to four hours
◆ 1-hour intervals up to nine hours (LP)
Result: The length is displayed on the television
displays. The selected programme is
recorded for the length of time requested.
At the end of that time, the VCR stops
recording automatically.
8If you wish to cancel the recording before the end,
press VCR STANDBY/ON.
☛ If the end of the tape is reached while recording:
◆ The recording stops
◆ The VCR automatically turns off
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC
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6If the programme and times are correct, press the
MENU button.
7Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)
button to activate the timer.
Result: The Timer indicator ( ) is displayed.
☛
If no cassette has been inserted when you
press VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) the
Timer indicator flashes. If the safety tab on the
cassette has been broken, the cassette is
ejected. Insert the appropriate cassette.
8Refer to page 21 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 G-CODE code numbers, which allow you to
programme your videorecorder instantly with the
remote control. Tap in the G-CODE code for the
programme you wish to record.
™G-CODE is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The G-
CODE system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar
Development Corporation.
ENG-18
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
G-CODE option is selected.
3Press the ❿ button to select G-CODE.
Result: A message is displayed to allow you to
enter the G-CODE code.
☛
If all six programmes have been set, the
message TIMER IS FULL is displayed. Refer to
page 21 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 G-CODE code that
you are entering:
◆ Press the ➛ button until the digit to be
corrected is cleared
◆ Enter the correct digit
5Press the MENU button.
Result: The information concerning the programme
is displayed.
☛
When using the VIDEOPLUS+ function for the first
time with stored stations, the programme number
flashes. This one time, you must enter the station
number manually by pressing the  or ❷
buttons. Refer to the following page if:
◆ The programme number or times flash
◆ You wish to modify the programme
Using the G-CODE Feature
★
(SV-675/SV-275 Only)
** TIMER METHOD **
STANDARD
G-CODE
❷ ❿ END:MENU
G-CODE
CODE ---------
CODE:0-9 CORRECT: ➛
END:MENU
PROG
❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
1/JAN THU 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP
1 TH 1 12:00
→ 12:50SP
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
VIPC+
NICAM
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ENG-19
Modifying G-CODE Programming
★
(SV-675/SV-275 Only)
If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording speed, you can do so
before you press MENU a second time to confirm.
If you wish to... Then...
Select an input source other ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes.
than the tuner LINE IN 1 or LINE IN 2 input ◆Press the INPUT button one or more times to change the
input source selection.
➢The input source must be selected before changing any
other value.
Record a programme every day ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time ◆Press the  or ❷ buttons, until the DLY (Daily) value is
displayed.
Record a programme every week ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
on the same day and at the same time ◆Press the  or ❷ buttons, until the W- (Week) value is
displayed, followed by the required day.
Example: W-SA (Weekly Saturday)
Extend the recording time ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the STOP selection flashes.
◆Press the  or ❷ buttons to increase or decrease the stop
time.
Select the recording speed ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the recording speed selection
flashes.
◆Press the  or ❷ buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:
•AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 20
•SP (Standard Play)
•LP (Long Play)
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ENG-20
11 Select the required recording end time by pressing
the  or ❷ buttons, following the same procedure
as when selecting the recording start time.
12 Press ❿ to select the the recording speed
(AUTO/SP/LP).
13 Press the  or ❷ buttons to switch between the
AUTO, SP (Standard Play) or LP (Long Play).
14 When you have finished, press the MENU button.
15 Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON)
button to activate the timer.
Result: Before starting recording, the VCR
compares the timer duration with the
remaining time on the cassette.
➢ Auto Tape Speed Select
The VCR’s “Auto Tape Speed Select” function
compares the duration of the timer recording to the
actual recording time remaining on the tape loaded.
If there is insufficient tape to complete a timer
recording in AUTO mode, the VCR automatically
switches to LP mode to record the
whole programme.
E.g. If there is a one hour AUTO mode timer
recording to be started, but only 40 minutes of
tape remaining, the VCR will record in SP for
20 minutes and switch to LP mode for the
remaining 40 minutes.
Using the Timer Programming Feature
PROG
❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
1/JAN THU 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP
1 TH 1 12:00
→ 12:50SP
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
★(SV-675/SV-275)
** TIMER METHOD **
STANDARD
G-CODE
❷ ❿ END:MENU
The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset
the VCR to record a programme up to one month
before that programme is to be broadcast. Up to six
programmes can be preset.
☛
Before presetting a recording, check that the
date and time are correct.
1- Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the
 or ❷ buttons to select the
STANDARD option and then press the ❿ button or,
◆ Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆ Press the OK button to select TIMER
PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is
displayed.
2Press ❿ to select the input source.
3Select the required station by pressing the  , ❷
buttons or INPUT to select the LINE IN 1 or
LINE IN 2
★
(SV-675/SV-275 only) input sources.
4Press ❿ to select the recording day.
5Select the required day by pressing the  or ❷
buttons.
6Press ❿ to select the recording start time.
7Select the required hour value by pressing the 
or ❷ buttons.
8Press ❿ to select the minutes.
9Select the required minute value by pressing the
 or ❷ buttons.
10 Press ❿ to select the recording end time.
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