Samsung SV-645X User manual

VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-645X
SV-641X
SV-445G
SV-441G
SV-245G
SV-241G
Instruction Manual
PAL
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Contents
◆FOREWORD
■Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 5
◆VCR OVERVIEWS
■Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 6
■Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 6
■Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 7
■Display Indicator............................................................................................ 8
■Accessories................................................................................................... 8
◆CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
■Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 9
■Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. 10
■Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the SCART Cable ............................ 10
■Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts............................ 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
■Choosing Your Language.............................................................................. 16
■Setting the VCR Output Channel................................................................... 17
■Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)............................................. 17
■Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 18
■Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 19
■Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 20
■Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 21
■Switching between the TV and VCR Modes.................................................. 22
◆RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
■Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 23
■Selecting the Recording Speed (SV-645X/SV-641X/SV-445G/SV-441G).... 23
■NICAM (SV-645X/SV-641X).......................................................................... 24
■Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 25
■Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 25
■Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 26
■Using the ShowView Feature (SV-645X/SV-445G/SV-245G)....................... 27
■Modifying ShowView Programming (SV-645X/SV-445G/SV-245G) ............. 28
■Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 29
■Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 30
■Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 30
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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-645X, SV-641X, SV-445G,
SV-441G, SV-245G and SV-241G.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
Features Chart
- ★(SV-645X): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-645X.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are
only relevant to one model.
Feature SV-645X SV-641X SV-445G SV-441G SV-245G SV-241G
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) ●●●●●●
Format 16:9 ●●●●●●
Changing recording speed (SP/LP) ●●●●
Connecting a Decoder for scrambled ●●●●●●
PAY TV broadcasts
Child door Lock ●●●
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.)
◆PLAYING BACK
■Playing a Cassette......................................................................................... 31
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-641X/SV-441G/
SV-245G/SV-241G)...................................................................................... 31
■Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 31
■Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 32
■Intelligent Picture Control (SV-641X/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G)............. 32
■Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN) ...................................................................... 33
■Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 33
■Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-645X/SV-641X)................................. 34
■Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-445G/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G)... 34
◆SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
■Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 35
■Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 35
■Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 36
■Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 36
■Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 37
■Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 38
◆EASY OPERATION
■VPS/PDC Default (SV-645X/SV-641X)......................................................... 39
■ShowView EXTEND (SV-645X/SV-445G/SV-245G)..................................... 40
■Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 40
◆ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES
■ Connecting an RCA Audio/Video Input cable (SV-645X/SV-641X/SV-445G/SV-245G) .. 41
■Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 42
■Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 42
◆OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
■Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-645X/SV-445G).............. 43
■Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 44
■Child door Lock System (SV-645X/SV-445G/SV-245G)............................... 45
■ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 45
■Technical Specifications................................................................................ 46
◆SOLVING PROBLEMS
■Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 47
■TV Frequency Table (System-D/K + B/G)..................................................... 48
☛
➢
NoteImportantHold downPress/push
Symbols
11
1
= Step number
★
Option

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Front View of the VCR
Rear View of the VCR
Infrared Remote Control
(SV-645X)
(SV-445G/SV-245G)
(SV-441G/SV-241G) (SV-641X)
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
PLAY
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION
BUTTONS
REW
BUTTON
AUX VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
REC STOP
PROG
EJECT STANDBY/ON
VIDEO L AUDIO R
AUX
REW F.F
PLAY
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
AUX VIDEO/AUDIO INPUT
SOCKETS
EJECT STANDBY/ON
VIDEO AUDIO
AUX
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT
PLAY
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON
F.F
BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS
REW
BUTTON
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
PROG
REC STOP
PLAY
REW
F.F
VIDEO L AUDIO R
AUX
EJECT
STANDBY/ON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON
STOP
BUTTON
AUX VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
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-645X/SV-641X ONLY)
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-641X/SV-245G)
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 BUTTON
TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON
(SV-645X/SV-445G)
(SV-641X/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G)
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 BUTTON
TV/VCR SELECTION BUTTON
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 (SV-645X)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON (SV-445G)
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED 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-641X)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
(SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G)
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
★(SV-641X/SV-441G ONLY)

8
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/ONEJECT
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RSTF.ADVINDEX
A.TRKIPCINPUT
REPEAT
TRKPROG
AUDIO
RECMENU
SPEEDDUBTV/VCRTIMER
DISPLAY
REMOTE CONTROL
OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS COAXIAL CABLE RCA AUDIO CABLE
★(SV-645X/SV-641X only)
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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 Rear SCART In/Out ◆Television
◆Satellite receiver
◆Other VCR
AV2 Rear SCART In/Out ◆Decoder for scrambled Pay TV
broadcasts
Example: CANAL+.
◆Satellite receiver
◆Other VCR
OUT TO TV Rear 75 ΩOut ◆Television
coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 ΩIn ◆Aerial
coaxial ◆Cable television network
◆Satellite receiver
AUX Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆Audio Hi-Fi system
◆Camcorder
◆Hi-Fi Stereo VCR
★
(SV-645X/SV-641X only)
AUX Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆Audio system
◆Camcorder
◆Other VCR
★
(SV-445G/SV-245G only)
Audio output Rear Audio RCA Out ◆Audio Hi-Fi system
★
(SV-645X/SV-641X 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
VIDEO AUDIO
AUX
VIDEO L AUDIO R
AUX
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
1Cassette loaded indicator
2ECO Mode display
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5VCR indicator
6 Hi-Fi indicator ★(SV-645X/SV-641X only)
7REC indicator
VCR
5 6 7
12 3 4
VCR Hi-Fi

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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
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 10.
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.
➢If you connect the DVD player into the AV2(DEC./EXT.) socket on the rear of the VCR, you have
to select normal video output in the video display menu of DVD player.
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-645X/SV-641X 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-645X/SV-641X 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
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
SCART Cable
SCART Cable
DECODER
Aerial
TV
Aerial Connector
AV1 (EURO AV)
3
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 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.
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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
AV1 (EURO AV)
Antenne
Aerial Connector
2
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
SCART Cable
TV
1
SCART Cable
TV
TV
AV2 (DEC./EXT.)
AV1 (EURO AV)
R/D
L/G
AUDIO
OUT/SORTIE
2
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
60%
I
■■■■■■■■■■■■ -------I
END:MENU
CLOCK
MON
12:00 1/JAN/2001
➛❿!!!!!!!!!!! "❷ END:MENU

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Tuning Your Television for the VCR
You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using
a Scart cable
➢To view pictures from your VCR when a Scart cable is
used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode
(AV).
1Switch on the television.
2Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the
VCR or VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) on the remote
control.
3Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for
use with your VCR.
4Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that the VCR starts
reading the cassette; if not, press
❿
II
button.
5Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 36.
6Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained
clearly.
7If you cannot find the pictures and sound, or there is interference
from nearby channels, it may be necessary to change the setting
of the VCR output channel (see Setting the VCR Output Channel
on page 17 and Problems and Solutions on page 47).
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.
★(SV-645X/SV-445G) ★(SV-641X/SV-441G/
SV-245G/SV-241G)
OK
REC MENU
4
VCR STANDBY/ON
S
STANDBY/ON
S
22

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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
☛◆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.
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
OK
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
2
2
2
1
3
2
CLOCK SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
CLOCK
CLOCK
MON
12:00 1/JAN/2001
➛❿!!!!!!!!!!! "❷ END:MENU
1
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK 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 (CH21~CH69) by pressing the
➛ or ❿ buttons.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 14).
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.
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode (B/G-D/K)
Setting the VCR Output Channel
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information
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.
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-645X/SV-445G/SV-245G only), which cannot be
hidden).
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the OSD option is
selected.
5To... Press ➛ or ❿ , until...
Display on-screen information ON is displayed.
Hide on-screen information OFF is displayed.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
★(SV-645X/SV-641X)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
★(SV-445G/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷
❿
END:MENU
LANGUAGE SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
LANG
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :K
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"❷
❿
END:MENU
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :K
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"❷ ❿ END:MENU

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Presetting the Stations Manually
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 19)
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 19).
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 OK to start the auto scanning.
Result:◆The PLEASE WAIT indication flashes on the
television screen.
◆The first frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed and stored.
◆ The VCR then searches for the second station and so on.
◆When the automatic scanning procedure has
finished, the VCR switches automatically to pro-
gramme 1.
➢The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the
MENU button three times to exit the menu.
➢◆Once the auto scanning procedure has finished, some
stations may have been stored more than once; select
the stations with the best reception and delete the
ones no longer required (see page 20).
☛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 48).
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 the
in the name required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-”character).
Move to the next or Press the ❿ or ➛ buttons
previous character respectively.
14 If you... Then...
Wish to store the ◆ Press the corresponding " or ❷! buttons,
station displayed until the MFT is selected.
◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to adjust the
picture, if necessary.
◆Press OK to store the station .
Do not wish to ◆ Press the corresponding " or ❷! buttons,
store the station until the CH is selected.
displayed ◆Press the
➛ or ❿ buttons to go on
scanning the frequency band and display
the next station
◆Go back to the beginning of Step 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.
AUTO SET UP
PLEASE WAIT
2%
I--------------------I
END:MENU
YOUR DATA WILL BE LOST
PRESS OK TO CONTINUE
MENU TO EXIT
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :K
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME DEC
1 002 CAEB OFF
2 --- ---- OFF
3 --- ---- OFF
4 --- ---- OFF
5 --- ---- OFF
"❷
❿
SWAPPING:OK
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
** MANUAL TUNING **
PR : 1
CH : ---
MFT : -
DECODER : OFF
NAME : ----
"❷ ➛❿ MEMORY: OK
END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :K
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"❷ ❿ END:MENU

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Changing the Preset Station Table
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
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.
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.
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :K
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"❷
❿
END:MENU
INSTALLATION
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
"❷!! ➛❿!! OK END:MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME DEC
1 002 CAEB OFF
2 --- ---- OFF
3 --- ---- OFF
4 --- ---- OFF
5 --- ---- OFF
"❷ SWAPPING:OK
MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME DEC
1 --- ---- OFF
2 --- ---- OFF
3 002 CAEB OFF
4 --- ---- OFF
5 --- ---- OFF
"❷ SWAPPING:OK
MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME DEC
1 002 CAEB OFF
2 --- ---- OFF
3 --- ---- OFF
4 --- ---- OFF
5 --- ---- OFF
"❷ ❿ SWAPPING:OK
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :K
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
"❷ ❿ END:MENU

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SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
Selecting the Cassette Type
If you wish to use the tape counter to display the time remaining on
a cassette, you must indicate the type of cassette inserted.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷! or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the TAPE
SELECT option is selected.
5Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons as many times as required, until the
correct cassette length is displayed.
E180 E240
E 300 E260
6Press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Selecting the Recording Speed ★(SV-645X/SV-641X/
SV-445G/SV-441G Only)
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
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.
The TV/VCR button allows you to record one channel with the VCR
while you watch another channel on the TV.
When the VCR indicator is... Your television...
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 is turned off) The television receives the 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.
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
Switching between the TV and VCR Modes
★(SV-645X/SV-641X)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷
❿
END:MENU
★(SV-445G/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU

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Recording a Programme Immediately
Protecting a Recorded Cassette
Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental erasure.
When this tab has been removed, you cannot record on the tape.
1If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab using a small
screwdriver.
2To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab broken), cover
the hole with adhesive tape. 1
Before recording a programme, you must have preset the corres-
ponding station (unless you are recording via an external video
source). If you have not done so, refer to pages 18 and 19.
1Switch on the television.
2To monitor the programme being recorded, select the television
channel reserved for use with your VCR (or the AV input if used).
3Insert the cassette on which the programme is to be recorded,
with the window visible and the safety tab intact or the opening
covered with adhesive tape.
Result: The VCR is switched on automatically.
4Select:
◆ The station to be recorded using the
PROG/TRK (
" or ❷ ) /
PROG (
" or ❷ )
buttons
or
◆The AV1, AV2 or AUX
★
(SV-645X/SV-641X/SV-445G/
SV-245G 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-645X/SV-641X/SV-445G/SV-441G, 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 36).
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.
NICAM ★(SV-645X/SV-641X Only)
NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM Stereo,
NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in another language).
NICAM programmes are always accompanied by a standard mono
sound broadcast and you can select the desired sound.
Please refer to page 34.
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.
24
OPTIONS
USER SET
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
"❷!!
➛❿!!
OK END:MENU
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷
❿
END:MENU
TRK PROG
REC MENU
6
OK
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
★
5
VCR INPUT
REPEAT
OL PROG/TRK
DISP./
CT
IPC INPUT
REPEAT
R
K PROG DISPL
A
4
4
4
4
★(SV-645X/SV-445G) ★(SV-641X/SV-441G/
SV-245G/SV-241G)

26
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop
3
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-645X/SV-641X/SV-445G/
SV-245G 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-645X/SV-641X/SV-445G/SV-441G, 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 36).
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
LENGTH 2:30
SET LENGTH :
PRESS REC
OK
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
★
5
VCR INPUT
REPEAT
OL PROG/TRK
DISP./
CT
IPC INPUT
REPEAT
R
K PROG DISPL
A
4
4
4
4
★(SV-645X/SV-445G) ★(SV-641X/SV-441G/
SV-245G/SV-241G)

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Using the ShowView Feature ★(SV-645X/SV-445G/SV-245G 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 30 if you wish to
cancel a preset recording.
4Press 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 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
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 30 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
SHOWVIEW
CODE ---------
CODE:0-9 CORRECT: ➛
END:MENU
** TIMER METHOD **
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP V/P
1 MO 1 12:00
→ 12:50SP ON
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
"❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-645X)
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP
1 MO 1 12:00
→ 12:50SP
-- ---- --:-- → --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:-- → --:----
-- ---- --:-- → --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
"❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-445G)
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP
1 MO 1 12:00 → 12:50
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:-- → --:--
"❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-245G)

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Using the Timer Programming Feature
Modifying ShowView Programming ★(SV-645X/SV-445G/SV-245G Only)
The Timer Programming feature allows you to preset the VCR to
record a programme up to one month before that programme is to
be broadcast. Up to six programmes can be preset.
☛Before presetting a recording, check that the date and
time are correct.
1- Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the
" or ❷ buttons to select the STANDARD option and
then press the
❿! button or,
◆Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Press ❿!! to select the input source.
3Select the required station by pressing the " , ❷ buttons or
INPUT to select the AV1, AV2 or AUX ★(SV-645X/SV-641X/
SV-445G/ SV-245G only) input sources.
4Press ❿!! to select the recording day.
5Select the required day by pressing the " or ❷ buttons.
6Press ❿!! to select the recording start time.
7Select the required hour value by pressing the " or ❷ buttons.
8Press ❿!! to select the minutes.
9Select the required minute value by pressing the " or ❷ buttons.
10 Press ❿!! to select the recording end time.
11 Select the required recording end time by pressing the " or ❷!
buttons, following the same procedure as when selecting the
recording start time.
★ With SV-645X/SV-641X/SV-445G/SV-441G, you can select the
recording speed.
a. Press ❿ to select the the recording speed (AUTO/SP/LP).
b. Press the
" or ❷ buttons to switch between the AUTO, SP
(Standard Play) or LP (Long Play).
★ With SV-645X/SV-641X you can select the VPS or PDC recording
mode.
a. Press
❿ to select the VPS or PDC(V/P) recording mode.
b.Press the
" or ❷ buttons to toggle between the VPS or PDC
mode (marked ON) and the non-VPS/PDC mode (marked -).
12 When you have finished, press the MENU button.
13 Press the VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) button to activate
the timer.
Result: Before starting recording, the VCR compares the timer
duration with the remaining time on the cassette.
☛Auto Tape Speed Select
★
(SV-645X/SV-641X/SV-445G/SV-441G Only)
The VCR’s “Auto Tape Speed Select” function compares
the duration of the timer recording to the actual recording
time remaining on the tape loaded. If there is insufficient
tape to complete a timer recording in AUTO mode, the
VCR automatically switches to LP mode to record the
whole programme.
E.g. If there is a one hour Timer Recording in AUTO
mode to be started, and only 40 minutes tape
remaining, the VCR will record in SP for 20
minutes and switch to complete the remaining 40
minutes in LP mode.
** TIMER METHOD **
STANDARD
SHOWVIEW
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START → STOP V/P
1 MO 1 12:00 → 12:50SP ON
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
"❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-645X/SV-641X)
★(SV-645X/SV-445G/SV-245G)
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP
1 MO 1 12:00 → 12:50SP
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:-- → --:----
-- ---- --:-- → --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
"❷
➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-445G/SV-441G)
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START → STOP
1 MO 1 12:00
→ 12:50
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:-- → --:--
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
"❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-245G/SV-241G)
If you wish to correct the programme displayed or modify certain elements, such as the recording
speed, you can do so before you press MENU a second time to confirm.
If you wish to... Then...
Select an input source other ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the PR selection flashes.
than the tuner AV1, AV2 or AUX ◆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 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 VPS recording ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, 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 speed ◆Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons, until the recording speed selection
★
(SV-645X/SV-445G only) flashes.
◆Press the " or ❷ buttons until the correct indication is
displayed:
•AUTO (Auto Tape Speed Select) : see page 29
•SP (Standard Play)
•LP (Long Play)

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This function allows you to play back any pre-recorded cassette.
1Switch on both the television and your VCR.
2Insert the video cassette to be played. If the safety tab on the
cassette is intact, press
❿
II
.
Otherwise, the cassette is played automatically.
➢When a cassette is loaded, the tape position is optimized
automatically to reduce disturbance (Digital Auto Tracking).
When playing a cassette, if the end of the tape is reached,
the cassette is rewound automatically.
NTSC tapes can be played back but cannot be recorded
with this VCR.
3To... Then press...
Stop the playback
■
(STOP).
Eject the cassette (EJECT).
Playing a Cassette
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
The Picture Alignment feature allows you to adjust the alignment
manually to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust alignment
manually by pressing the PROG/TRK (
" or ❷ ) / TRK ( or ) buttons
until the picture is clear and stable.
Result:◆The tracking bar appears.
◆The image is adjusted.
◆The tracking bar disappears when you release the button.
Checking a Preset Recording
Cancelling a Preset Recording
You can check your preset recordings:
◆When you have finished presetting the VCR
◆If you have forgotten which programmes will be
recorded
1- Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the
" or ❷ buttons to select the STANDARD option and
then press the
❿! button or,
◆Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Press the " or ❷ buttons to select the required programme.
3Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to select and change any values as
required. For more details, refer to the previous page.
4On completion, press MENU twice.
You can cancel any programmes that are:
◆Incorrect
◆No longer required
1- Insert the cassette. Press the TIMER button.
Press the
" or ❷ buttons to select the STANDARD option and
then press the
❿! button or,
◆Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
◆Press the OK button to select TIMER PROGRAMMING option.
Result: The TIMER PROGRAMMING menu is displayed.
2Select the programme to be cancelled by pressing the " or ❷
buttons.
3Press the CLR/RST button to cancel the selected programme.
Result: All the recording information is deleted and the broad-
cast will not be recorded.
4On completion, press MENU twice.
Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically
★(
SV-641X/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G Only)
The Picture Alignment feature enables you to optimize the tape
position automatically to obtain the best possible picture.
When noise bars or streaks appear during playback, adjust picture
alignment by pressing the A.TRK button.
Result:◆The tracking bar appears.
◆The picture is automatically adjusted.
◆The tracking bar disappears when digital auto tracking has
been completed.
OK
TRK PROG
REC MENU
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REPEAT
L PROG/TRK
DISP./
A
.
TRK
IPC
TRK PRO
G
U
DIO
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO DISPLAY
★(SV-645X/SV-445G) ★(SV-641X/SV-441G/
SV-245G/SV-241G)
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP V/P
1 MO 1 12:00
→ 12:50SP ON
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:-- → --:---- -
-- ---- --:--
→ --:---- -
"❷ SET: ❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-645X/SV-641X)
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP
1 MO 1 12:00 → 12:50SP
-- ---- --:-- → --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
"❷ SET: ❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-445G/SV-441G)
PROG
1/JAN MON 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP
1 MO 1 12:00
→ 12:50
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:-- → --:--
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
-- ---- --:--
→ --:--
"❷ SET: ❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
★(SV-245G/SV-241G)

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Selecting the Colour Mode
Before recording or playing back a cassette, you can select the
required system standard.
Otherwise, the system automatically selects the reception standard
when you select AUTO.
➢ ◆When playing back a cassette, the standard is
automatically selected by the VCR.
◆When you playback an NTSC-recorded tape on this VCR
make a setting on the colour system according to your TV.
If your TV is a PAL system only TV, set NTPB.
If your TV is Multi System TV (NTSC 4.43 compatible), set
NT4.43 and you can record NT4.43.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷! or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
COLOUR SYSTEM option is selected.
5Press the ❿ button to select AUTO ➝ PAL ➝ MESECAM ➝ B/W.
AUTO When playing back a cassette, the system standard is
automatically selected by the VCR.
B/W Black and White
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
The Intelligent Picture Control Feature allows you to adjust the
sharpness of the image automatically, according to your own
preferences.
1During playback, press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷! or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the IPC option is
selected.
5Press the ❿! button to select the IPC (intelligent picture control)
option.
➢When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness
of the image is adjusted automatically.
6To adjust the sharpness manually, press the ❷
button to turn the
IPC mode OFF.
7Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons until the picture is displayed according to
your preferences.
➢If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the
PICTURE menu disappears automatically.
8On completion, press the MENU button again.
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 on the remote control.
2Press the ❷ button to turn the IPC (intelligent picture control)
option ON and OFF.
➢When intelligent picture control mode is ON, the sharpness
of the image is adjusted automatically.
3To adjust the sharpness manually, select intelligent picture control
mode OFF.
◆The horizontal picture adjusting appears.
4Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons until the picture is displayed according to
your preferences.
➢If you do not press a button within ten seconds, the
PICTURE menu disappears automatically.
5On completion, press the IPC button again.
Intelligent Picture Control
★(SV-641X/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G Only)
Format 16:9 (WIDE SCREEN)
Your VCR can automatically read a 16:9 signal from the AV2 input
or a prerecorded 16:9 tape. It can broadcast a 16:9 signal through
a 21 pin scart cable.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding " , ❷! or ➛ , ❿ buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding " or ❷ buttons, until the
FORMAT 16:9 option is selected.
5Press the ❿ button to select AUTO ➝ ON ➝ OFF.
AUTO Set when you use a wide TV. The VCR 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.
★(SV-645X/SV-641X)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
★(SV-445G/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷
❿
END:MENU
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO DISPLAY
1
** PICTURE **
IPC : OFF
SOFTEN SHARPEN
--------*-----
➛❿ ON/OFF: ❷
★(SV-645X/SV-641X)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
★(SV-445G/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
★(SV-645X/SV-641X)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU
★(SV-445G/SV-441G/SV-245G/SV-241G)
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
ECO. MODE :OFF
IPC :ON
"❷ ❿ END:MENU

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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:
◆ ❿
II
to start playing the cassette
◆SLOW ( ) as many times as required to decrease or
increase the speed respectively
◆To return to the normal speed, press the ❿
II
button twice.
2When playing back in slow motion, picture interference may occur.
Press the PROG/TRK (
" or ❷ ) / TRK ( or ) buttons to
minimize this effect.
☛When you have been using the Slow Motion function for
more than about five minutes, the VCR will automatically
play to protect the:
◆Cassette
◆Video heads
You can:
◆Stop the cassette at a given frame (image)
◆Advance one frame at a time
➢No sound is heard when playing back frame by frame.
1Press:
◆ ❿
II
to start playing the cassette
◆ ❿
II
to stop the tape at a given frame
◆F.ADV ( ) to advance frame by frame
2To return to normal playback, press ❿
II
.
☛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.
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame
SLOW
V-LOCK
F.ADV
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When monitoring a TV programme or playing back a Hi-Fi
recorded video tape, press the AUDIO button to select a desired
sound output. As the AUDIO button is pressed, the sound output
and the indicator change as below:
Selecting the Audio Output Mode ★(SV-645X/SV-641X Only)
You can select the mode in which the sound is mute.
To select the audio mute mode on and off, simply press the AUDIO button
on the remote control.
Selecting the Audio Mute Mode
★
(SV-445G/SV-441G/
SV-245G/SV-241G Only)
REPEAT
VOL PROG/TRK
AUDIO
REC MENU
DISP./
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO
REC MENU
DISPLAY
X
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
11
OK
REC MENU
1
VCR INPUT
REPEAT
PROG/TRK
DISP./
A
.
TRK
IPC
TRK PR
O
UDIO
2
2
2
2
★(SV-645X/SV-445G) ★(SV-641X/SV-441G/
SV-245G/SV-241G)
L R
MIX
MONO
L
R
Heard in stereo.
(left channel and
right channel)
Left channel heard
from both the left
and right
speakers.
Right channel
heard from both
the left and right
speakers.
Heard in
monaural.
Channel I(MAIN)
heard from the left
speaker, channel
II (SUB) heard
from the right
speaker.
Channel I (MAIN)
heard from both
the left and the
right speakers.
Channel II-(SUB)
heard from both
the left and the
right speakers.
Channel I (MAIN)
heard from both
the left and the
right speakers.
Heard in
monaural.
Heard in
monaural.
Heard in
monaural.
Heard in
monaural.
Sound mixed the left and right channels, and the
normal audio track.
OSD display
Sound type Stereo sound Bilingual sound Standard
sound
broadcast