Samsung SV-620B User manual

VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-623B
SV-620B
Instruction Manual
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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-623B and SV-620B. Before you
start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
Features Chart
- ★(SV-623B): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-623B.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.
Feature SV-623B SV-620B
VIDEOPLUS+ Recording
AV2 IN socket
Format 16:9
Child Door Lock
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)
Quick Programming
Auto Clock Setting
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE REAR COVER. NO
USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The mains lead on this equipment is supplied with a
moulded plug incorporating a fuse. The value of the fuse is
indicated on the pin face of the plug. If it requires
replacing, a fuse approved to BS1362 of the same rating
must be used.
Never use the plug with the fuse cover omitted if the cover
is detachable. If a replacement fuse cover is required, it
must be of the same colour as the pin face of the plug.
Replacement covers are available from your dealer.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for the power points in your
house or the cable is not long enough to reach a power
point, you should obtain a suitable safety approved
extension lead or consult your dealer for assistance.
However, if there is no alternative to cutting off the plug,
remove the fuse and then safely dispose of the plug, Do
not connect the plug to a mains socket, as there is a risk of
shock hazard from the bared flexible cord.
IMPORTANT
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code: -
BLUE = NEUTRAL BROWN = LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as
follows: -
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the
terminal marked with the letter N or coloured BLUE or
BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to
the terminal marked with the letter L or coloured BROWN
or RED.
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE
EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE
LETTER E OR BY THE EARTH SYMBOL , OR
COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW.
This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of dangerous voltage within the
product.
IMPORTANT NOTE
DANGER
This symbol is intended to alert you to the
presence of important instructions
accompanying the product.
CAUTION
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
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Contents (cont.)
◆SEARCHINGFORA SEQUENCE
■Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 33
■Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 34
■Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds....................................................... 34
■Searching for a Specific Sequence............................................................... 35
■Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 36
■Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 36
■Using the Tape Counter................................................................................ 37
◆ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 38
■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 38
◆OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 39
■Resetting Your VCR...................................................................................... 39
■Child door Lock System................................................................................. 39
■Technical Specifications................................................................................ 40
◆SOLVING PROBLEMS
■Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 41
■Service Centers List...................................................................................... 42
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➢
NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
1 1
1
= Step number
★
Option
Contents
◆FOREWORD
■Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 6
◆VCR OVERVIEWS
■Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 7
■Rear View of the VCR................................................................................... 7
■Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8
■Display Indicators.......................................................................................... 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 Your VCR to the Satellite receiver or Other Equipment............. 12
■Plug &Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 13
■Tuning Your Television for the VCR.............................................................. 14
◆SETTING UPYOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control...................................................... 15
■Setting the Date and Time............................................................................. 15
■Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information..................................................... 16
■Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 16
■Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 17
■Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 18
■Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 19
■Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 20
◆RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 21
■Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 21
■NICAM........................................................................................................... 22
■Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 23
■Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 23
■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 24
■Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature (SV-623B Only)........................................ 25
■Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming (SV-623B Only)............................... 26
■Using the Quick Programming Feature......................................................... 27
■Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 28
■Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 28
◆PLAYING BACK
■Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 29
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 29
■Intelligent Picture Control.............................................................................. 30
■Format 16:9 Wide screen.............................................................................. 30
■Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 31
■Selecting the Audio Output Mode.................................................................. 32
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Front View of the VCR
PLAY BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
F.F BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS
REW BUTTON
Rear View of the VCR
AV2 IN SCART (EURO-21)
SOCKET RCA AUDIO L, R
OUTPUT SOCKETS
AV1(EURO AV) IN/OUT
SCART (EURO-21) SOCKET
RESET BUTTON
AERIAL IN
CONNECTOR
OUT TO TV
CONNECTOR
POWER
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
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.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
Safety Instructions
Do NOT expose the VCR to
extreme temperature condi-
tions (below 5°C and above
40°C) or to extreme humidity
conditions (less than 10% and
more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the VCR to
direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the VCR to any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on
the VCR or remote control. During a storm and/or light- ning, unplug the VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.
If the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT RECORD BUTTON
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Infrared Remote Control Display Indicators
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1 3
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1Cassette loaded indicator
2 Multi-function display
3 IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) indicator
4 Timer indicator
5 Record indicator
6 NICAM indicator
7 Hi-Fi 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.
REMOTE CONTROL &
BATTERIES “AA”
AUDIO CABLE
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE
POWER BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
EJECT BUTTON
QUICK PROGRAMME BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)
STOP BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON) OK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
TUNER, AV1, AV2 SELECTION BUTTON /
INDEX BUTTON
REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON)
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
(MENU SELECTION BUTTON)
RECORD BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
VIDEOPLUS+ BUTTON ★(SV-623B ONLY)
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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.
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Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable
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Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
You must take into account various factors when connecting audio or video systems:
◆Types of connectors available on your systems
◆Systems connected permanently to the VCR (satellite receiver for example) or temporarily
(camcorder for example)
Your VCR is equipped with the following connectors.
Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
AV1(EURO AV) Rear SCART In/Out ◆Television
◆Satellite receiver
◆Other VCR
AV2 IN Rear SCART In ◆Satellite receiver
◆Other VCR
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆Audio Hi-Fi system
OUT TO TV Rear 75 ΩOut ◆Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 ΩIn ◆Aerial
coaxial ◆Cable television network
◆Satellite receiver
☛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.
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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.
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.
Aerial
SCART Cable
RF coaxial cable
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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. It will automatically tune itself in and
store TV stations in the memory.
3The process will finish after a few minutes. Then the VCR
automatically switches itself off.
➢Now, you only have to switch the VCR on and it is ready
for use.
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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.
SCART Cable
SCART Cable
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
Aerial
TV
SCART Cable
Satellite Receiver or other Equipment
1. AV1(EURO AV): By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV1(EURO AV) socket on the rear of the
VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton for the AV1 input sources.
2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 65.
1. AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
Plug the SCART Cable with satellite receiver or other equipment into the AV2 IN socket on the rear of the VCR.
After making this connection, select the source by pressing the INPUTbutton for the AV2 input sources.
2. By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the station received through the satellite tuner.
RF output channel of the satellite receiver should be adjusted away from channel 60, which is used by the VCR,
e.g. re-adjust to channel 65.
TV
Aerial Connector
Aerial
Aerial Connector
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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a
Scart cable
➢ To view pictures from your VCR when a Scart cable is
used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode
(AV).
1Switch on the television.
2Switch on the VCR by pressing POWER on the front of the VCR
or POWER 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 button.
5Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 60.
6Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained
clearly.
7If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there is interference
from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting
of the VCR output channel (see Setting the VCR Output Channel
on page 16 and Problems and Solutions on page 41).
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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Setting the Date and Time
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 60 minutes
☛◆The date and time are set automatically from the
broadcast signal, but this function will not operate if
there is no Teletext signal.
◆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 or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the
CLOCK SEToption.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The CLOCK SETmenu is displayed.
4Press or to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.
Result: The option selected flashes.
5Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.
➢You can hold the or buttons down to scroll more
quickly through the values.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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* *CLOCK SET * *
12:01 1/JAN/1998
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AUTO CLOCK : ON
END:MENU
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you:
◆Purchase the video cassette recorder
◆Find that the remote control is no longer working
correctly
1Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery
compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
2Insert two AA, R6 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect
the polarities:
◆+ on the battery with + on the remote control
◆– on the battery with – on the remote control
3Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote
control and pushing it back into place.
➢Do not mix different battery types (manganese and
alkaline for example).
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
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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 18)
You can store up to 99 stations.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATIONmenu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the AUTO SET UPoption.
And then press the button to select this option.
Result: A message appears, indicating that any channels
already preset on your VCR will be deleted.
5Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result: ◆The PLEASE WAITindication flashes on the
television screen.
◆The first frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed and stored.
◆The VCR then searches for the second station and
so on.
◆When the automatic scanning procedure has
finished, the VCR switches automatically to pro-
gramme 1.
➢The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the
MENU button three times to exit the menu.
➢◆The time and date are set automatically from the
broadcast signal. If the signal is weak or ghosting
occurs, the time and date may not be set automati-
cally. In this case, they should be set manually (see
page 15).
◆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 19).
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* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION
END:MENU
* *INSTALLATION * *
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
E ND:MENU
YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST
PRESS O KTO CONTINUE
MENU TO EXIT
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
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END:MENU
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information
Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the
television.
You can choose to display or hide this information on the television
screen (except for the Index, Programming MENU and
VIDEOPLUS+ functions ★(SV-623B only), which cannot be
hidden).
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the USER SEToption.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The USER SETmenu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the OSD option.
5To... Press or , until...
Display on-screen information ON is displayed.
Hide on-screen information OFF is displayed.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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OSD :O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC :ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
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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 or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the
VCR OUTPUT CHoption.
5Select the required output channel (CH21~CH69) by pressing the
or buttons.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 14).
Setting the VCR Output Channel
* *INSTALLATION * *
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
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If you have stored a TV station:
◆That you do not require
◆At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the TV STATION TABLE option.
5Press the button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the required preset TV station. (PR)
7Press the CLR/RST button.
Result: PLEASE WAITis displayed.
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
* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION
END:MENU
* *TV STATION TABLE * *
P R CH NAME
1 021 ----
2 025 ----
3030 ----
4065 ----
5055 ----
PLEASE WAIT
* *TV STATION TABLE * *
P R CH NAME
1 021 ----
2 025 ----
3030 ----
4065 ----
5055 ----
SET: SORT:O K
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
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 (see page 17)
◆Manually
You can store up to 99 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 or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the MANUAL SET UPoption.
5Press the button to select a MANUAL SET UPoption.
6Press the button until the cursor is placed in front of the
channel number.
7Press the or buttons to start scanning.
Result: The frequency band is scanned and the first station
found is displayed.
8If you... Then...
Wish to store the ◆Press the button once to place the
station displayed cursor in front of the MFT .
◆Press the or buttons to adjust the
picture, if necessary.
◆Press the button until the cursor is
placed in front of the PR (Programme
number).
◆Press the or buttons to select
a programme number as required.
◆Press OK to store the station
Do notwish to ◆Press the or buttons to go on
store the station scanning the frequency band and display
displayed the next station
◆Go back to the beginning of Step 8
9Repeat this procedure from Step 6onwards, until all the required
stations have been stored.
10 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
Presetting the Stations Manually
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* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION
END:MENU
* *INSTALLATION * *
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV STATION TABLE
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH60
E ND:MENU
* *MANUAL SET UP * *
PR : 1
CH : 021
MFT : -
MEMORY:O K
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You can record a cassette at two different speeds:
◆SP (Standard Play)
◆LP (Long Play)
In Long Play modes:
◆Each cassette lasts twice as long
◆The recording is of a slightly lower quality
To record a cassette... Press the SPEED button on the
remote control, until...
In standard play mode SP is displayed.
In long play mode LP is displayed.
Selecting the Cassette Type
If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on
a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the or buttons, until the cursor is placed in front of the
USER SEToption.
3Press the button to select this option.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the TAPE SELECToption.
5Press the or buttons as many times as required, until the
correct cassette length is displayed.
E180 E240
E 300 E260
6Press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Selecting the Recording Speed
T ype Recording Time (in SP)
E-180 180 mins. or 3 hours
E-240 240 mins. or 4 hours
E-260 260 mins. or
4 hours and 20 mins.
E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours
* *USER SET * *
OSD :O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC :ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
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You can rearrange the preset TV stations according to your own
preferences:
◆Programme number assigned to the station
◆Name assigned to the station
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the TV STATION TABLE option.
5Press the button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the required preset TV programme.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the same time on
the television screen.
7To change the programme number assigned to a station (PR4
instead of PR1 for example):
◆Press OK
◆Press the or buttons until the cursor is placed in front of
the programme to which the station is to be moved
◆Press OK again
8To change the programme’s name, press the button.
Result: The first letter of the name flashes.
9To... Then...
Select a character Press the or button until the
in the name required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-” character).
Move to the next or Press the or buttons
previous character respectively.
10 Press the button again to confirm all your choices and move to
the next station; you can modify this station by repeating the same
procedure from Step 6onwards.
11 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
Changing the Preset Station Table
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* *TV STATION TABLE * *
P R CH NAME
1 021 ----
2 025 ----
3030 ----
4065 ----
5
SET: SORT:O K
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
* *TV STATION TABLE * *
P R CH NAME
1 065 ----
2 021 ----
3025 ----
4030 ----
5
SET: SORT:O K
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
* *TV STATION TABLE * *
P R CH NAME
1 021 ----
2 025 ----
3030 ----
4(065 ---- )
5
(SORT : 4
➛ 4 )
EXECUTE:O K MENU
* *TV STATION TABLE * *
P R CH NAME
1 (065 ---- )
2 025 ----
3030 ----
4065 ----
5
(SORT : 4
➛ 1 )
EXECUTE:O K MENU
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Recording a Programme Immediately
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Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corres-
ponding station (unless you are recording via an external video
source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 17 and 18.
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 ( or )
buttons
or
◆The AV1 or AV2 source using the INPUT button for a satellite
tuner or external video source
Result: The station number is displayed and the programme
can be seen on the television.
5Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 21).
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 35).
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.
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Protecting a Recorded Cassette
Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.
When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape.
1If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small
screwdriver.
2To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover
the hole with adhesive tape. 1
NICAM
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 32.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the USER SEToption.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The USER SETmenu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the NICAM option.
5To... Press or , 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.
* *USER SET * *
OSD :O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC :ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
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Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop
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This function enables you to record up to nine hours (LP) of
programmes.
Your VCR stops automatically after the requested length of time.
1Switch on the television.
2To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used).
3Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,
with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening
covered with adhesive tape.
Result: The VCR is switched on automatically.
4Select:
◆ The station to be recorded using the PROG ( or )
buttons
or
◆The AV1 or AV2 source using the INPUT button for a satellite
tuner or external video source
Result: The channel number is displayed and the programme
can be seen on the television.
5Select the recording speed by pressing the SPEED button as
many times as required (see page 21).
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 35).
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 POWER.
☛If the end of the tape is reached while recording:
◆The recording stops
◆The VCR automatically turns off
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LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC
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Using the VIDEOPLUS+ Feature ★ (SV-623B Only)
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PR DAY START
→ STOP V/P
1 FR 9 12:00 → 12:50AUTO -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
VIDEOPLUS
CODE ---------
CODE:0-9 CORRECT:
END:MENU
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 VIDEOPLUS+button.
Result: A message is displayed to allow you to enter the
VIDEOPLUS+ code.
☛If all six programmes have been set, the message TIMER IS
FULL is displayed. Refer to page 28 if you wish to cancel a
preset recording.
2Press the numeric buttons to enter the code opposite the pro-
gramme that you wish to record in your television magazine.
➢If you wish to correct the VIDEOPLUS+ code that you are
entering:
◆Press the button until the digit to be corrected is
cleared
◆Enter the correct digit
3Press 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 buttons. Refer to the following page if:
◆The programme number or times flash
◆You wish to modify the programme
4 If the programme and times are correct, press the MENUbutton.
5Press the POWER button to activate the timer.
6Refer to page 28 if you wish to:
◆Check that your VCR has been programmed correctly
◆Cancel a preset recording
☛The numbers next to each TV programme listing are
VIDEOPLUS+ code numbers, which allow you to
programme your videorecorder instantly with the remote
control. Tap in the VIDEOPLUS+ code for the programme
you wish to record.
™VIDEOPLUS+ is a trademark of Gemstar Development Corporation. The VIDEOPLUS+
system is manufactured under licence from Gemstar Development Corporation.
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The Quick 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 and press the Q-PRO button or
◆Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆Press the button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Press to select the input source.
3Select the required station by pressing the or buttons or
INPUT to select the AV1 or AV2 input sources.
4Press to select the recording day.
5Select the required day by pressing the or buttons.
6Press to select the recording start time.
7Select the required hour value by pressing the or buttons.
8Press to select the minutes.
9Select the required minute value by pressing the or buttons.
10 Press to select the recording end time.
11 Select the required recording end time by pressing the or
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
12 Press to select the recording speed.
13 Press the or buttons to select the SP (Standard Play), LP
(Long Play), AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) recording speeds.
14 Press to select the PDC recording mode.
15 Press the or buttons to toggle between the PDC mode
(marked ON) and the non-PDC mode (marked -).
16 When you have finished, press the MENU button.
17 Press the POWER 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.
Using the Quick Programming Feature
* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION
END:MENU
CLOCK: 9/OCT FRI 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP V/P
1 FR 9 12:00 → 12:50AUTO -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
Modifying VIDEOPLUS+ Programming ★ (SV-623B 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 buttons, until the PR selection flashes.
than the tuner (AV1 or AV2) ◆Press the INPUT button one or more times to change the
input source selection.
Result: The programme number is replaced by:
•The A1 or A2 ource using the INPUT button for a
satellite tuner or external video source
➢The input source must be selected before changing any
other value.
Record a programme every day ◆Press the or buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
(Monday to Sunday) at the same time ◆Press the or buttons, until the DLY (Daily) value is
displayed.
Record a programme every week ◆Press the or buttons, until the DAY selection flashes.
on the same day and at the same time ◆Press the or 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 buttons, until the STOP selection flashes.
◆Press the or buttons to increase or decrease the stop
time.
Select the recording speed ◆Press the or buttons, until the recording speed selection
flashes.
◆Press the or buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:
•AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 27
•SP (Standard Play)
•LP (Long Play)
Select the PDC recording ◆Press the or buttons, until the V/P selection flashes.
◆Press the or buttons until the
“ON” indication is
display.
☛ Do not select PDC unless you are sure the programme you
wish to record is broadcast with PDC. If you do set PDC ON
(by selecting “ON” in the right - hand column on the screen),
then you must set up the start-time EXACTLY according to
the published TV schedule. Otherwise the timer recording
won’t take place.
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The Picture Adjustment feature allows you to adjust the alignment
manually to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment
manually by pressing the
TRK ( or ) buttons until the picture is clear
and stable.
Result: ◆The tracking bar appears.
◆The image is adjusted.
◆The tracking bar disappears when you release the button.
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.
1Switch on both the television and your VCR.
2Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the
cassette is intact, press .
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).
➢One Touch Play.
For your convenience, you can playback tape with a
simple touch of the PLAY (
)
button. One Touch Play
can be used even when the power is off but a cassette is
inserted.
Playing a Cassette
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Checking a Preset Recording
Cancelling a Preset Recording
* *M E N U * *
TIMER PROGRAMMING
USER SET
INSTALLATION
CLOCK SET
EASY OPERATION
END:MENU
CLOCK: 9/OCT FRI 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP V/P
1 FR 9 12:00 → 12:50AUTO -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
CLOCK: 9/OCT FRI 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP V/P
1 FR 9 12:00 → 12:50AUTO -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
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DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
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You can cancel any programmes that are:
◆Incorrect
◆No longer required
1- Press the Q-PRO button or
◆Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆Press the button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the or
buttons.
3Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected programme.
Result: All the recording information is deleted and the broad-
cast will not be recorded.
4On completion, press MENU twice.
You can check your preset recordings:
◆When you have finished presetting the VCR
◆If you have forgotten which programmes will be
recorded
1- Press the Q-PRO button or
◆Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆Press the button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Press the or buttons to select the required programme.
3Press the or buttons to select and change any values as
required. For more details, refer to the previous page.
4On completion, press MENU twice.
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Format 16:9 (Wide screen)
The VCR automatically adjusts the image to fill the wide TV screen
when you play back a tape commercially available which is
recorded in the wide screen format or when you record or play
back a wide TV programme via the connect satellite, etc.
☛
Connect equipment compatible with wide screen, to the VCR
using the 21 pin SCART cable.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the USER SEToption.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The USER SETmenu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is
placed in front of the FORMAT 16:9option.
5Press the button to select AUTO ➝ ON ➝ 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.
* *USER SET * *
OSD :O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC :ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
E ND:MENU
Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
required system standard.
Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard
when you select AUTO.
➢ ◆When playing back a cassette, the standard is
automatically selected by the VCR.
◆When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this VCR
make a setting on the colour system according to your TV.
If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB.
If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set
NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is placed
in front of the USER SEToption.
3Press the button to select this option.
Result: The USER SETmenu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding or buttons, until the cursor is placed
in front of the COLOUR SYSTEMoption.
5Press the button to select AUTO ➝ PAL ➝ B/W .
AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system standard is
automatically selected by the VCR.
B/W Black and White
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Selecting the Colour Mode
* *USER SET * *
OSD :O N
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM:AUTO
IPC :ON
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
E ND:MENU
Intelligent Picture Control
The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the
sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own
preferences.
1During playback, press the IPC button.
Result: The PICTURE menu is displayed.
2Press the button to turn the IPC (intelligent picture control)
option ON and OFF .
➢When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness
of the image is adjusted automatically.
3To adjust the sharpness manually, select intelligent picture control
mode OFF .
◆The horizontal picture adjusting appears.
4Press the or 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.
* *PICTURE * *
IPC : OFF
SOFTEN SHARPEN
--------*-----
ON/OFF:
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Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion
You can play a cassette in slow motion.
➢No sound is heard when playing back a cassette in slow
motion.
1Press:
◆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 button twice.
2When playing back in slow motion, picture interference may occur.
Press the
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
➢Vertical stability: When playing back slow motion,
interference may be seen on the screen. Press the
V-LOCK.
( ) buttons to minimize this effect.
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2
2
You can select the mode in which the sound is reproduced on the
loudspeakers and AV outputs. The following options are available.
Option Description
L Used to listen to the sound on the left Hi-Fi channel.
R Used to listen to the sound on the right Hi-Fi channel.
MIX Used to listen to the mixed sound of the Hi-Fi and normal
channels.
MONO Used to listen to the sound on the normal mono channel.
L R Used to listen to Hi-Fi stereo sound on the left and right
channels.
➢When playing back tapes recorded in Hi-Fi, the
sound switches to Hi-Fi after five seconds of Mono.
To select the sound mode, simply press the AUDIO button on the remote
control until the required option is displayed.
Selecting the Audio Output Mode
L R MIX
L R MONO
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Searching for a Specific Sequence
Each time you record a cassette on this VCR, an “index” is
automatically marked on the tape when recording starts.
The Search function allows you to fast-forward or rewind to a
specific index and start playback from that point. Depending on the
direction selected, the indexes are numbered as follows:
etc. Prev
Seq. Seq. being played Next Seq. etc.
2 1 1 2
➢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.
1To search for a specific index, press INDEX.
2Enter the number of the index to be found using the numeric
buttons.
➢When entering a single digit number, do not forget to
precede it with a zero.
Example: 02.
Result: The index number is displayed.
3Select the direction in which the VCR is to search:
◆to search backwards
◆to search forwards
Result: When the index is found, cassette playback starts.
INDEX: --
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You can:
◆Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)
◆Advance one frame at a time
➢No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame.
1Press:
◆to start playing the cassette
◆to stop the tape at a given frame
◆F.ADV ( ) to advance frame by frame
2To return to normal playback, press .
☛When you have been using the Frame-by-Frame function
for more than about five minutes, the VCR will auto-
matically play to protect the cassette and video heads.
➢Vertical stability: When playing back frame by frame,
interference may be seen on the screen. Press the V-LOCK
( ) buttons to minimize this effect.
You can vary the playback speed using the Shuttle function (up to
nine times the normal speed).
Example: You wish to analyze a sportsperson’s technique,
movement by movement.
The Shuttle function is available on the Remote control
➢No sound is heard when playing a sequence at variable
speeds.
1Press:
◆during playback
◆SHUTTLE ( ) to play the cassette backwards
◆SHUTTLE ( ) to play the cassette forwards
2Each time you press a SHUTTLE ( ) button, the speed is
changed as shown in the following illustration.
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds
1
1
11
REVERSE
PLAY
X9
REVERSE
PLAY
X7
REVERSE
PLAY
x3
STILL
SLOW
MOTION
X1/10
SLOW
MOTION
X1/5 PLAY
PLAY
X3 PLAY X7 PLAY X9
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