Samsung SV-665B User manual

VIDE-V34632
PSAMSUNGg VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-665B SV-665X
SV-660B SV-660X
SV-460B SV-460X
SV-265B SV-260X
SV-260B
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-665B, SV-660B, SV-460B,
SV-265B, SV-260B, SV-665X, SV-660X, SV-460X and SV-260X. Before you start
reading this manual please check your model number. It is displayed on the rear
of the VCR. :
665B): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-665B._
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Features Chart
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@ VCR OVERVIEWS
a Front View of the VCR..... 6
m Rear View of the VCR. 7
a Infrared Remote Control.. 8
a Display Indicator... 9
= Accessories 9
@ CONNECTING YouR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER
m Deciding How to Connect Your VCR... 10
m Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable. 1
= Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable.. 11
ms Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR...... 12
w Plug & Auto Set Up...cccseececeecreees 13
= Tuning your Television for the VCR. 14
@ Settina Up Your Vineo CASSETTE RECORDER
a Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control... assddeinascfesssstsadiupeeesvensvear 15)
a Setting the Date and TiMe..........cececscsserssserssnsrnssecensesensscsnsercnssessesssnesnnens 15
= Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information . 16
m Choosing Your Language............ 16
= Setting the VCR Output Channel.. 17
m Presetting the Stations Automatically . 18
= Presetting the Stations Manually... 19
= Clearing a Preset Station... 20
ws Changing the Preset Station Table.. 24
@. RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS
w Selecting the Cassette Type 22
uw Selecting the Recording Speed... 22
m NICAM (SV-665X/SV-660X Only) 23
a Protecting a Recorded Cassette... 24
u Recording a Programme Immediately 24
u Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop.. 25
m Using the G-CODE Feature (SV-665B/665X/265B Only).. 26
= Modifying G-CODE Programming (SV-665B/665X/265B Only) .. 27
m Using the Timer Programming Feature .. 28
m Checking a Preset Recording... 29
m Cancelling a Preset Recording. 29
@ PLayina Back
a Playing a Cassette 30
= Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-260B/SV-260X Only) 30
= Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually
m Intelligent Picture Control
a Intelligent Picture Control (SV-260B/SV-260X Only).. 31
wm Selecting the Colour Mode .........sesscescsscceeetseeetertereees 32
m Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-665B/660B/665X/660X Only)........... 33
= Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-460B/265B/260B/460X/260X Only)... 33
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@ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE
m Playing a Cassette in SIOW Motion ........ccccsecessessstseseessessnessesnensererseeessees
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame.
Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind..
Searching for a Specific Sequence
Auto Repeat Play
Interval Repeat Play...
@ EAsy OPERATION
m Using the Tape Counter ......sccssssersesssessssessessnssssseseseseesisesesseesnenssee
@ ApvaANceD RECORDING FEATURES
= Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable (SV-665B/665X/265B Only).......
m Using the Assemble Edit Function..............
= Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder.
@ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS
m Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-665B/SV-660B/
SV-460B/SV-260B/SV-665X/SV-660X Only)
Auto Power Off.
Child door lock system .
ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption as
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a Problems and Solutions
w TV Frequency Table..
Symbols
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Press/push Hold down Important Note
@ = Step number
38
Option

Safety Instructions
The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.
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 place any objects on
the VCR or remote control.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
Do NOT expose the VCR to
direct suntight.
Do NOT expose the VCR to
any liquids.
!f the remote control is not
used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries and store
it in a cool, dry place.
During a storm and/or light-
ning, unplug the VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.
ENVIRONMENTS

Front View of the VCR
(SV-665B/665X)
STOP
VIDEO CASSETTE BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
EJECT
COMPARTMENT
BUTTON BUTTON
PAUSE/STILL
LINEIN
VIDEO
—_LINEIN
AUDIO
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PROGRAMME
RECORD
BUTTON
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VIDEO CASSETTE PAUSE/STILL PLAY
STANDBY/ON EJECT
BUTTON
BUTTON
COMPARTMENT:
BUTTON
BUTTON
PROGRAMME RECORD STOP REW FF
SELECTION BUTTONS BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON
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(SV-265B)
ERISA NESDIS SISA SSNS HSS
STOP PLAY
STANDBY/ON Errroa BUTTON BUTTON
BUTTON
LINE IN 2 VIDEO, AUDIO §=PROGRAMME RECORD PAUSE/STILL REW FF
INPUT SOCKETS. SELECTION BUTTONS BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON

(SV-260B/260X)
VIDEO CASSETTE
EJECT COMPARTMENT
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
PROGRAMME RECORD STOP REW FF
SELECTION BUTTONS BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON BUTTON
Rear View of the VCR
(SV-665B/660B/665X/660X)
AERIAL
IN
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AUDIO
L,
RINPUT
AERIALIN
VIDEO
INPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
CONNECTOR
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SOCKET
SOCKETS
CONNECTOR
SOCKET
SOCKET
(SV-460B/460X/265B/260B/260X)
OUT TOTV VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO L, R OUTPUT OUT. TO TY VIDEO OUTPUT AUDIO OUTPUT
CONNECTOR SOCKET SOCKETS CONNECTOR SOCKET SOCKET

TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON
VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SLOW BUTTON
*SV-665B/665X/660B/650X/460B/460X
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN.2 2H (SV-665X/
SV-665B/265B ONLY) SELECTION / REPEAT
SELECTION BUTTON
PROGRAMME SELECTION /
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
TV BUTTON
VCR BUTTON
VOLUME BUTTONS
‘AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON:
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“AUDIO. MUTE BUTTON (SV-460B/460X/26SB) TRANS CUT IONS
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REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON EASTER WARD EORWARD
RECORD BUTTON
MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
OK BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON TIMER BUTTON / G-CODE *(SV-655B/665X/:
‘SV-265B ONLY) BUTTON
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(SV-260B/260X)
STANDBY/ON BUTTON EJECT BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
AUTO TRACKING BUTTON TUNER, LINE IN 1SELECTION /
IPC BUTTON REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTON
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
DISPLAY BUTTON
STOP BUTTON PLAY/PAUSESSTILL BUTTON
FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD
SEARCH BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON MENU BUTTON
MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON
MENU SELECTION SUTTON MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON OK BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON TIMER BUTTON

Display Indicator
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1 Cassette loaded indicator
2 PLAY indicator
3 Multi-function display
4 Timer indicator
5 STEREO indicator
*(SV-665B/665X/660B/660X Only)! =
6 REC 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.

Deciding How to Connect Your VCR
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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.
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Connector Location Type Direction Recommended Use
LINE IN 4
AudioVideo RCA
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OUTTOTV Rear 762 Out @ Television
fo) coaxial
IN FROM ANT. Rear 76.Q In @ Aerial
fo} coaxial a) Cable television network
@ Satellite receiver
or 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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To receive television programmes a signal must be received from
one of the following sources:
@ An outdoor aerial
@ Anindoor aerial
@ Acable television network
@ Asatellite receiver
Ce Make sure that both the television and the VCR are
switched off before connecting the cables.
1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television.
2 Connect this cable to the 75Q coaxial socket marked “II on the
rear of your VCR.
3 Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket on your VCR.
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the connector
previously used for the aerial on the television.
5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on your television, you
can also connect your VCR to the television via the RCA cable
(see section below) if your television is equipped with this type of
connection.
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Aerial
You can connect your VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on the
television. You thus:
@ Obtain better quality sound and pictures
© Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR
or @ 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.
1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section.
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2 Connect one end of the RCA Audio/Video cable to the Video output and Audio output socket on the rear
of the VCR.
3 Plug the other end into the appropriate connector on the television

Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR
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.. You can connect other audio and/or video equipment to your VCR in different ways. The following
, illustrations give a few examples of the connection possibilities.
>> The RCA input/output connectors on the front of the VCR are used
for equipment, such as camcorders, VCRs or sound systems.
Camcorder
SV-665B/665X
FRONTOF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR
(SV-265B Only)

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.
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1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page 11.
(Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the Coaxial Cable)
2 Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
3 Select the required language by pressing the « or w buttons.
4 Press OK to store the language selected.
Result! | Amessage appears.
5 Press 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.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
7 This will only happen if you have tuned TV to VCR or AV cables
are connected and TV is switched to AV.
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>> —¢ Auto preset can be performed by pressing (STOP) on the
VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape
inserted.

You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using
a RCA cable
> To view pictures from your VCR when a RCA cable is
used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode
(AV).
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1 Switch on the television.
2 Switch on the VCR by pressing STANDBY/ON on the front of the
VCR or VCR STANDBY/ON (STANDBY/ON) on the remote
control.
3 Select a programme position on the television to be reserved for
use with your VCR.
4 Insert the video cassette in the VCR. Check that the VCR starts
reading the cassette; if not, press b>) button.
5 Start a scan on your television or set the television to UHF
channel 38.
6 Fine tune the television until the pictures and sound are obtained
clearly,
7 If 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 43).
8 When 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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Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote control when
you:
@ Purchase the video cassette recorder
@ Find that the remote control is no longer working
correctly
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1 Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release the battery
compartment cover on the rear of the remote control.
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2 Insert two AA, R6 or equivalent batteries, taking care to respect
the polarities:
# +on the battery with + on the remote control
@ -onthe battery with — on the remote contro!
3 Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of the remote
contro! and pushing it back into place.
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> Do not mix different battery types (manganese and
alkaline for example).
Your VCR contains a 24-hour clock and calendar used to:
@ Automatically stop programme recording
@ Preset your VCR to record a programme automatically
You must set the date and time when:
@ You purchase the video cassette recorder
®. The power supply remains off for more:
K(SV-665B/660B/665X/660X onl
he power supply remains off for mi
(SV-460B/265B/260B/460X/260,
or @ Do not forget to reset the time when you change
clocks from winter to summer time and vice versa.
in 1 hour.
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1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: | The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding a, wv or <, > buttons to select the
CLOCK SET option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result’ The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.
4 Press < or > to select the hour, minutes, day, month and year.
Result: — The option selected flashes.
5 Press the « or w buttons to increase or decrease the value.
Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.
> You can hold the a or w buttons down to scroll more
quickly through the values.
6 — Oncompletion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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Your VCR displays most information both on the VCR and the
television.
You can choose to display or hide this information on the television
screen (except for the index, Programming MENU and G-COD i
665B/665X/265B only) function, which cannot be hidden).
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1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result} The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding a, w or 4, > buttons to select the
USER SET option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result The USER SET menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding « or w buttons, until the OSD option is
selected.
5 To... Press < or >, until...
Display on-screen information ON isdepayed.
Hide on-screen information OFF is displayed.
6 On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
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You can change the language in which information is displayed on
the screen.
1 Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: — The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding a, v or 4, > buttons to select the
LANGUAGE SET option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result! The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
4 — Select the required language by pressing the « or w buttons.
Press OK to store the language selected.
6 Press MENU to exit the menu.
Result: From now on, all the on-screen information will be
displayed in the language selected.

Setting the VCR Output Channel =
Your VCR output channel may need to be changed if the pictures
suffer from interference or if your TV cannot find the pictures.
Also, you can change the VCR output channel to adjust the
frequency in which information is displayed on the screen.
Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menuis displayed.
2 Press the corresponding a, w or <4, > buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding « or w buttons, until the VCR OUTPUT
CH option is selected.
5 Select the required output channel by pressing the < or > buttons.
6 — Oncompletion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Then tune your television again (see page 14).
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Presetting the Stations Automatically
or You do not need to preset the stations if you have alread
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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
fone:
@ Plug & Auto Set up (see page 13)
@ Automatically
@ Manually (see page 19)
You can store up to 80 stations.
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1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 ‘Press the corresponding « , w or 4, » buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result! The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding « or w buttons, until the AUTO SET
UP option is selected.
Press the » button to select this option.
5 Press OK to start the auto scanning.
Result! The PLEASE WAIT indication flashes on the
television screen.
+ The first frequency band is scanned and the first
station found is displayed and stored.
The VCR then searches for the second station and
so on.
« When the automatic scanning procedure has
finished, the VCR switches automatically to
programme 1.
> The number of stations automatically stored by the VCR
depends on the number of stations that it has found.
6 If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the end, press the
MENU button three times to exit the menu.
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> @ 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).

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 18)
@ Manually
You can store up to 80 stations.
( Z You do not need to preset the stations manually if you
have already set them automatically.
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1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 ‘Press the corresponding 4, v or 4, > buttons to select the
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INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option. a : : :
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding « or w buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
5 Press the > button to select MANUAL SET UP option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6 Press the « or w buttons to select a programme number as
required.
7 Press the > button to preset the station.
Result! TheMANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
8 Press the < or > buttons to start scanning.
Result! The frequency band is scanned and the first station Aono ge GBS :
found is displayed.
If you know the number of the channel you want, press the : . VER QUTPDT.
numeric buttons on the remote control for example, for channel : :
06, first press “O” and then press “6”. (see age 44)
9 Press the « or w buttons until the NAME is selected.
10 Tochange the programme's name, press the > button.
Result! The first letter of the name flashes.
11° ‘To... _Then... cod
Select a character Press the « or w button until the
in the name required character i is. dis} ae
(letters, numbers or “-” character).
Move to the next or Press the > or < buttons
previous character respectively.
12 Ifyou... Then...
Wish to store the @ Press the corresponding « or w buttons,
station displayed until the MFT is selected.
@ Press the < or > buttons to adjust the
picture, if necessary.
@ Press OK to store the station .
Do not wish to @ Press the corresponding or w buttons,
store the station until the CH is selected.
displayed @ Press the < or > buttons to go on
scanning the frequency band and display
the next station
@ Go back to the beginning of Step 12
13 Repeat this procedure from Step 6 onwards, until all the required
stations have been stored.
14 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the menu.
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Hf you have stored a TV station:
® That you do not require
@ At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.
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1 Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2 Press the corresponding a, w or 4, > buttons to select the
INSTALLATION option.
3 Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4 Press the corresponding « or w buttons, until the MANUAL SET
UP option is selected.
5 Press the > button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is displayed.
6 Press the corresponding « or w buttons, until the required preset
TV station (PR) is selected.
7 Press the CLR/RST button.
8 Repeat the same procedure from Step 6 onwards until all the
required stations have been cleared.
9 On completion, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
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