Samsung SV-M30K User manual

VIDEO
CASSETTE RECORDER
SV-M620K
SV-M80K
SV-M30K
www.samsungvcr.com
Instruction Manual
PAL SECAM
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ENG-2
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-M620K, SV-M80K and SV-M30K.
Before you start reading this manual please check your model number.
It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.
-
★
(SV-M620K): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-M620K.
- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are only relevant to one model.
Features Chart
Feature SV-M620K SV-M80K SV-M30K
IPC (Intelligent Picture Control) ●●●
Format 16:9 ●●●
Changing recording speed (SP/LP) ●●
Connecting a Decoder for scrambled PAY TV broadcasts ●●●
Connecting an RCAAudio/Video cable ●●●
Dual VCR/TV remote Control ●●
Audio Dubbing a pre-recorded Cassette ●
Hi-Fi & A2/NICAM ●
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ENG-3
Contents
Foreword
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
VCR Overviews
Front View of the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Rear View of the VCR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Infrared Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Display Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . 8
Connecting Your Video Cassette Recorder
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using
the Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using
the SCART Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting a Decoder for scrambled
PAY TV broadcasts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Your VCR to the Satellite
receiver or Other Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Plug & Auto Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tuning Your Television for the VCR . . . . . . . . 11
Setting Up Your Video Cassette Recorder
Setting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen Information . . . . 12
Choosing Your Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting the VCR Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting the RF OUT Sound Mode
(B/G-D/K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Presetting the Stations Automatically . . . . . . . 14
Presetting the Stations Manually . . . . . . . . . . 15
Clearing a Preset Station . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Changing the Preset Station Table . . . . . . . . . 16
Switching between the TV and VCR Modes . . 17
Recording Television Broadcasts
Selecting the Cassette Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Selecting the Recording Speed
(SV-M620K/SV-M80K Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
NICAM (SV-M620K Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording a Programme Immediately . . . . . . 18
Protecting a Recorded Cassette . . . . . . . . . . 18
Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop . . 19
Using the Timer Programming Feature . . . . . 19
Checking a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Cancelling a Preset Recording . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing Back
Playing a Cassette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically
(SV-M30K Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually . . . . . . 21
Intelligent Picture Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Intelligent Picture Control (SV-M30K Only) . . . 22
Format 16:9 (Wide Screen) . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Selecting the Colour Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting the Audio Output Mode
(SV-M620K Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Selecting the Audio Mute Mode
(SV-M80K/SV-M30K Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Searching for a Sequence
Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion . . . . . . . . . 24
Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame . . . . . . 24
Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind . . . . . . 24
Playing a Sequence at Variable Speeds . . . . 24
Searching for a Specific Sequence . . . . . . . . 25
Auto Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Interval Repeat Play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Tape Counter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Advanced Recording Features
Connecting an RCAAudio/Video
Input Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Assemble Edit Function . . . . . . . . . 28
Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder . . . 28
Audio Dubbing a Pre-recorded Cassette
(SV-M620K Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Easy operation
Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control
(SV-M620K/SV-M80K Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Auto Power off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Solving Problems
Problems and Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
TV Frequency Table (System B/G-D/K) . . . . . 33
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Safety Instructions
ENG-4
The following illustrations represent precautions.
The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.
DO NOT OPEN THE DVD-VCR. Refer to service personnel.
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
extreme temperature conditions
(below 5°C and above 40°C) or to
extreme humidity conditions (less
than 10% and more than 75%).
Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
direct sunlight. Do NOT expose the DVD-VCR to
any liquids.
Do NOT place any objects on the
DVD-VCR or remote control. During a storm and/or lightning, unplug the DVD-VCR from the
mains socket and aerial.
If the remote control is not used for
a long period of time, remove the
batteries and store it in a cool, dry
place.
THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL
ENVIRONMENTS
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ENG-5
Front View of the VCR
SV-M620K
SV-M80K
REW F.F
AUX
PROG
REC STOP P/S
VIDEO L AUDIO R
PLAY
EJECT STANDBY/ON
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT PLAY
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON PAUSE/STILL
BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON REW
BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS F.F BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON STOP
BUTTON
AUX VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET AUX AUDIO L, R
INPUT SOCKETS
REW F.F
EJECT STANDBY/ON
AUX
PROG
REC STOP P/S
VIDEO AUDIO
PLAY
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT PLAY
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON REW
BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS F.F BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON STOP
BUTTON
AUX VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET AUX AUDIO
INPUT SOCKETS
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ENG-6
Rear View of the VCR
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
AV2 (SATELLITE) IN 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-M620K ONLY)
SV-M30K
VIDEO CASSETTE
COMPARTMENT PLAY
BUTTON
RECORD
BUTTON PAUSE/STILL BUTTON
EJECT
BUTTON REW
BUTTON
PROGRAMME
SELECTION BUTTONS F.F BUTTON
STANDBY/ON
BUTTON STOP
BUTTON
AUX VIDEO
INPUT SOCKET AUX AUDIO
INPUT SOCKETS
Front View of the VCR
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ENG-7
Infrared Remote Control
OK
STANDBY/ON EJECT
SLOW
SHUTTLE
V-LOCK
CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX
A.TRK IPC INPUT
REPEAT
TRK PROG
AUDIO
REC MENU
SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER
DISPLAY
SV-M620K/SV-M80K
SV-M30K
EJECT BUTTON
INDEX BUTTON
FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON
TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 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
STANDBY/ON BUTTON
SHUTTLE BUTTON
V-LOCK BUTTON
CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON
AUTO TRACKING BUTTON
IPC BUTTON
TRACKING BUTTONS
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE
SEARCH BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
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, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 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-M620K ONLY)
AUDIO MUTE BUTTON
★(SV-M80K ONLY)
REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE SEARCH BUTTON
STOP BUTTON
RECORD BUTTON
MENU SELECTION BUTTON
MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON
RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON
AUDIO DUBBING BUTTON
★(SV-M620K ONLY)
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ENG-8
Connecting Your VCR to the TV using
the Coaxial Cable
Display Indicators
To receive television programmes a signal must be
received from one of the following sources:
◆ An outdoor aerial ◆ An indoor aerial
◆ A cable television network ◆ A satellite receiver
☛ Make sure that both the television and the VCR
are switched offbefore connecting the cables.
1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from
the television.
2Connect this cable to the 75Ωcoaxial socket
marked on the rear of your VCR.
3Plug the coaxial cable supplied into the socket
on your VCR.
4 Plug the other end of the coaxial cable into the
connector previously used for the aerial on the
television.
5 To obtain better quality pictures and sound on
your television, you can also connect your VCR
to the television via the SCART cable (see
section below) if your television is equipped with
this type of connection.
You have just purchased a SAMSUNG Video
Cassette Recorder (VCR). Together with your VCR,
you will find the following accessories in the box.
 REMOTE CONTROL
 OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS
 COAXIAL CABLE
Accessories
VIDEO STEREO
1 2 3 4
5 6
1Cassette loaded
indicator
2PLAY indicator
3Multi-function display
4Timer indicator
5STEREO indicator
★
(SV-M620K Only)
6Rec indicator
TV
R
L
(EURO AV)
SATELLITE IN)
TV
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
34
2
Inserting Batteries in the Remote
Control
You must insert or replace the batteries in the remote
control when you:
◆ Purchase the video cassette recorder
◆ Find that the remote control is no longer
working correctly
1Push the tab in the direction of the arrow to release
the battery compartment cover on the rear of the
remote control.
2Insert two AA, R6 or equivalent batteries, taking
care to respect the polarities:
◆ + on the battery with + on the remote control
◆ –on the battery with –on the remote control
3Replace the cover by aligning it with the base of
the remote control and pushing it back into place.
➢ Do not mix different battery types (manganese
and alkaline for example).
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ENG-9
Connecting Your VCR to the TV
using the SCART Cable
Connecting a Decoder for
scrambled PAY TV broadcasts
SCART Cable
Aerial Connector
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-M620K 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 RCAAudio cable with stereo system into
the Audio out socket on the rear of the VCR.
★
(SV-M620K only)
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
1Connect the VCR to the television as indicated on
page 8-9.
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.
Aerial
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
SCART
Cable
RF coaxial cable
TV
4
2
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
TV
2
DECODER
SCART
Cable
3
Aerial
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ENG-10
Satellite Receiver or other
Equipment
Aerial
Aerial Connector
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
TV
1
2
SCART Cable
Satellite Receiver or other
Equipment
Aerial
Aerial Connector
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
SCARTC
able
TV
1
2
SCART Cable
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.
1AV2 IN: 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 input button for the AV1 input sources.
2By 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 36, which is used
by the VCR, e.g. re-adjust to channel 33.
1AV2 IN: By means of 21-pin Scart Cable
When the satellite receiver or other equipment is
connected to the AV2 socket.
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.
2By means of RF Coaxial Cable
After making this connection, you must preset the
station received through the satellite tuner.
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ENG-11
Plug & Auto Set Up
Your VCR will automatically set itself up when it is
plugged into the mains for the first time. TV stations
will be stored in memory. The process takes a few
minutes. Your VCR will then be ready for use.
1Connect the coaxial cable as indicated on page
8-9. (Connecting Your VCR to the TV Using the
Coaxial Cable)
2Plug the VCR into the mains.
Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
3Select the required language by pressing the  or
❷ buttons.
4Press OK to store the language selected.
Result: A message appears.
5Press OK to start the auto scanning.
6Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, to
select the your SYSTEM SELECT. Press the OK
button to select this option.
◆ The number of stations automatically stored by
the VCR
7The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.
(See Setting the Date and Time on page 9)
8On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
9This will only happen if you have tuned TV to VCR or
AV cables are connected and TV is switched to AV.
➢ Auto preset can be performed by pressing
■
(STOP) on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or
more with no tape inserted.
TV
TV
R
L
AV1 (EURO AV)
AV2 (SATELLITE IN)
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 13 and Problems and Solutions on page 32).
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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ENG-12
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 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.
Result: The option selected highlight.
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.
Displaying/Hiding On-Screen
Information
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
IPC :ON
❷ ❿ END:MENU
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:
◆ The power supply remains off for more than 1
hour
★
(SV-M620K only)
◆ The power supply remains off for more than 30
sec
★
(SV-M80K/SV-M30K only)
☛◆
Do not forget to reset the time when you
change clocks from winter to summer
time and vice versa.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to
select the CLOCK SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The CLOCK SET menu is displayed.
4Press ➛ or ❿ to select the hour, minutes, day,
month and year.
Result: The option selected flashes.
5Press the  or ❷ buttons to increase or decrease
the value.
Result: The day of the week is displayed automatically.
➢ You can hold the  or ❷ buttons down to scroll
more quickly through the values.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
Setting the Date and Time
❷ ➛❿ OK END:MENU
CLOCK
THU
AUTO CLOCK : ON
12:00 1/JAN/2004
➛❿ ❷ END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
CLOCK
CLOCK SET
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ENG-13
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 11).
Setting the VCR Output
Channel
Setting the VCR Output
Channel
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :K
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
❷ ❿ END:MENU
You can change the language in which information is
displayed on the screen.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to
select the LANGUAGE SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The LANGUAGE SET menu is displayed.
4Select the required language by pressing the ➛ or
❿ 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.
Choosing Your Language
❷ ➛❿ OK END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
LANG
LANGUAGE SET
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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 programme 1.
➢ The number of stations automatically stored by the
VCR depends on the number of stations that it has
found.
6If you wish to cancel the auto scanning before the
end, press the MENU button three times to exit the
menu.
➢ ◆ Once the auto scanning procedure has finished,
some stations may have been stored more than
once; select the stations with the best reception
and delete the ones no longer required (see page
16).
Presetting the Stations
Automatically
❷ ➛❿ OK END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
INSTALL
INSTALLATION
Activating the DECODER:
1Select the station using the PROG/TRK (  or
❷ ).
2Select the INSTALLATION option (see page
15).
3Select the Manual Set up option.
4Press the  or ❷ buttons to place the cursor
in front of the DECODER.
5Press the ❿ button to activate use of
DECODER for the TV station.
6Press OK to store the station.
7Press Menu three times to exit menu.
ENG-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.
5Press the ❿ button to select K or G.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the
menu.
Selecting the RF OUT Sound
Mode (B/G-D/K)
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :K
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
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☛
You do not need to preset the stations if you have
already set them automatically (see Plug & Auto
Set Up on page 11).
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 11)
◆ Automatically
◆ Manually (see page 15)
You can store up to 80 stations.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
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ENG-15
☛
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 a MANUAL SET UP
option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
displayed.
6Press the  or ❷ buttons to select a programme
number as required.
Presetting the Stations Manually
7Press the ❿ button to preset the station.
Result: The MANUAL TUNING menu is displayed.
8Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
CH is selected.
Press 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 33).
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
 , ❷ button until the
in the name required character is displayed
(letters, numbers or “-”character).
Move to the next or Press the
➛ or ❿ buttons
previous character respectively.
14 If you... Then...
Wish to store the
◆ Press the corresponding  ,
station displayed ❷ buttons, until the MFT is
selected.
◆ Press the ➛ or ❿ buttons to
adjust the picture, if necessary.
◆ Press OK to store the station
Do not wish to
◆ Press the corresponding  ,
store the station ❷ buttons, until the CH is
displayed selected.
◆ Press the ➛ , ❿ buttons to
go on scanning the
frequency band and display
the next station
◆ Go back to the beginning of
Step 12
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.
❷ ❿ SWAPPING: OK
DELETE: CLR/RST MENU
** MANUAL TUNING **
PR : 1
CH : ---
MFT : -
DECODER : OFF
NAME : ----
❷ ➛❿ MEMORY: OK
MENU
INSTALL
AUTO SET UP
MANUAL SET UP
TV SYSTEM :K
VCR OUTPUT CH :CH36
❷ ❿ END:MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME DEC
1 002 CAEB OFF
2 --- ---- OFF
3 --- ---- OFF
4 --- ---- OFF
5 --- ---- OFF
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You can rearrange the Station Table and give different
programme numbers to the stations listed according to
your own preferences.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the  or ❷ buttons to select MANUAL
SET UP option. And then press the ❿ button to
select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
displayed.
5Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
required preset TV programme is selected.
Result: The selected station is displayed at the
same time on the television screen.
6To change the programme number assigned to a
station press the OK button on the remote control.
(For example, To move a TV station in programme
1 to programme 3)
7Press the  or ❷ buttons to select required
position. And then press OK again to swap the
position.
8You can modify this station by repeating the same
procedure from Step 5onwards.
9On completion, press the MENU button three times
to exit the menu.
If you have stored a TV station:
◆ That you do not require
◆ At the wrong programme position
you can cancel it.
1Press the MENU button on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to
select the INSTALLATION option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The INSTALLATION menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
MANUAL SET UP option is selected.
5Press the ❿ button to select this option.
Result: The TV STATION TABLE menu is
displayed.
6Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
required preset TV station (PR) is selected.
7Press the CLR/RST button.
8Repeat the same procedure from Step 6onwards
until all the required stations have been cleared.
9On completion, press the MENU button three times
to exit the menu.
Clearing a Preset Station Changing the Preset Station Table
❷ SWAPPING: OK
MENU
** TV STATION TABLE **
PR CH NAME DEC
1 --- ---- OFF
2 --- ---- OFF
3 002 CAEB OFF
4 --- ---- OFF
5 --- ---- OFF
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The TV/VCR button allows you to record one
channel with the VCR while you watch another
channel on the TV.
When the VCR Your television...
indicator is...
On The television receives the
picture from the VCR and you
can select channels with the
PROG/TRK (  or ❷ ) / PROG
(  or ❷ ) buttons on the VCR or
the remote control.
Off (or the VCR The television receives the
is turned off) picture from your home aerial or
cable television system as it did
before you connected the VCR.
You can then use the
programme
(  or ❷ ) buttons on your
television to select the channels.
To switch the VCR indicator on and off, simply press
the TV/VCR button.
Switching between the TV and
VCR Modes
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 Cassette Type
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
IPC :ON
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Selecting the Recording Speed
★(SV-M620K/SV-M80K Only)
You can record a cassette at two different speeds:
◆ SP (Standard Play)
◆ LP (Long Play)
In Long Play modes:
◆ Each cassette lasts twice as long
◆ The recording is of a slightly lower quality
To record a cassette... Press the SPEED button on
the remote control, until...
In standard play mode SP is displayed.
In long play mode LP is displayed.
Type Recording Time (in SP)
E-180 180 mins. or 3 hours
E-240 240 mins. or 4 hours
E-260 260 mins. or 4 hours and 20 mins.
E-300 300 mins. or 5 hours
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ENG-18
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Recording a Programme
Immediately
Before recording a programme, you must have preset
the corresponding station (unless you are recording via
an external video source). If you have not done so,
refer to pages 14 or 15.
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 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-M620K/SV-M80K, 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 25).
6To stop recording, press
■
once.
➢ ◆ If your VCR ejects the cassette when you start
recording, check to make sure that the cassette’s
safety tab is intact or that the opening (created by
a broken safety tab) is covered with adhesive tape.
◆ If you reach the end of the tape while recording,
the cassette rewinds automatically.
Recording a Programme
Immediately
Video cassettes have a safety tab to prevent accidental
erasure. When this tab has been removed, you cannot
record on the tape.
1If you wish to protect a cassette, break off the tab
using a small screwdriver.
2To re-record over a protected cassette (safety tab
broken), cover the hole with adhesive tape.
Protecting a Recorded Cassette
NICAM programmes are divided into 3 types. NICAM
Stereo, NICAM Mono and Bilingual (transmission in
another language). NICAM programmes are always
accompanied by a standard mono sound broadcast and
you can select the desired sound.
Please refer to page 23.
1Press MENU on the remote control.
Result: The programming menu is displayed.
2Press the corresponding  , ❷ or ➛ , ❿ buttons to
select the USER SET option.
3Press the OK button to select this option.
Result: The USER SET menu is displayed.
4Press the corresponding  or ❷ buttons, until the
NICAM option is selected.
5To...
Press ➛or ❿, until...
Mono mode OFF is displayed.
OFF: Only set at this position to record
the standard mono sound during
a NICAM broadcast if the stereo
sound is distorted due to inferior
reception conditions.
NICAM mode ON is displayed.
ON: Normally set at this position.
6On completion, press MENU twice to exit the menu.
NICAM
★
(SV-M620K Only)
❷ ➛❿ OK END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
OPTIONS
USER SET
OPTIONS
OSD :ON
TAPE SELECT :E180
COLOUR SYSTEM :AUTO
FORMAT 16:9 :AUTO
NICAM :ON
IPC :ON
❷
❿
END:MENU
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Recording a Programme with
Automatic Stop
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/TRK
(  or ❷ ) / PROG (  or ❷ ) buttons
or
◆ The AV1, AV2 or AUX 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-M620K/SV-M80K, 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 25).
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
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
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.
Using the Timer Programming
Feature
PROG
❷ ➛❿
DELETE:CLR/RST MENU
1/JAN THU 21:28
PR DAY START
→ STOP
1 MO 1 12:00
→ 12:50SP
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
-- ---- --:--
→ --:----
❷ ➛❿ OK END:MENU
PROG OPTIONS INSTALL
CLOCK BONUS LANG
PROG
TIMER PROGRAMMING
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Cancelling a Preset Recording
Checking 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
1Insert 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
1Insert 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 broadcast will not be recorded.
4On completion, press MENU twice.
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-M620K/SV-M80K, 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).
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-M620K/SV-M80K
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.
Using the Timer Programming
Feature
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