Samsung SV-450X, SV-250B, SV-655X, SV-650B, sv-450b User Manual

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VIDEO

CASSETTE RECORDER

SV-655B SV-655X SV-650B SV-650X SV-450B SV-450X SV-255B SV-250X SV-250B

Instruction Manual

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Contents

◆ FOREWORD

■ Safety Instructions......................................................................................... 5

◆ VCR OVERVIEWS

■ Front View of the VCR................................................................................... 6

■ Rear View of the VCR ................................................................................... 7

■ Infrared Remote Control................................................................................ 8

■ Display Indicator............................................................................................ 9

■ Accessories................................................................................................... 9

◆ CONNECTING YOUR VIDEO CASSETTE RECORDER

■ Deciding How to Connect Your VCR............................................................. 10

■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the Coaxial Cable............................. 11

■ Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable................................. 11

■ Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR................................................... 12

■ Plug & Auto Set Up........................................................................................ 13

■ Tuning your Television for the VCR............................................................... 14

◆ SETTING UP YOUR 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

■ Presetting the Stations Automatically............................................................ 18

■ Presetting the Stations Manually................................................................... 19

■ Clearing a Preset Station............................................................................... 20

■ Changing the Preset Station Table................................................................ 21

◆ RECORDING TELEVISION BROADCASTS

■ Selecting the Cassette Type.......................................................................... 22

■ Selecting the Recording Speed..................................................................... 22

■ NICAM (SV-655X/SV-650X Only) ................................................................. 23

■ Protecting a Recorded Cassette.................................................................... 24

■ Recording a Programme Immediately........................................................... 24

■ Recording a Programme with Automatic Stop............................................... 25

■ Using the G-CODE Feature (SV-655B/655X/255B Only).............................. 26

■ Modifying G-CODE Programming (SV-655B/655X/255B Only).................... 27

■ Using the Timer Programming Feature......................................................... 28

■ Checking a Preset Recording........................................................................ 29

■ Cancelling a Preset Recording...................................................................... 29

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-655B, SV-650B, SV-450B, SV-255B, SV-250B, SV-655X, SV-650X, SV-450X and SV-250X. Before you start reading this manual please check your model number. It is displayed on the rear of the VCR.

Features Chart

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(SV-655B): Exceptions only for a certain model, for example SV-655B.

- Gray shaded areas marked with a star indicate instructions that are only relevant to one model.

Feature

SV-655B SV-650B SV-655X SV-650X

SV-450B

SV-255B

SV-250B

SV-450X SV-250X

IPC (Intelligent Picture Control)

●●●●●●●

Changing recording speed (SP/LP)

●●●●●●●

G-CODE recording

●● ●

Connecting an RCA Audio/Video cable

●● ●

Hi-Fi and A2 STEREO

●●●●

NICAM Stereo

●●

Dual VCR/TV remote Control

●●●●●●

The following illustrations represent precautions.

The lightning bolt is a warning sign alerting you to dangerous voltage inside the product.

DO NOT OPEN THE VCR. Refer to service personnel.

THIS DEVICE IS NOT FOR USE IN INDUSTRIAL

ENVIRONMENTS

Safety Instructions

Do NOT expose the VCR to extreme temperature conditions (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 lightning, 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......................................................................................... 30

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Automatically (SV-250B/SV-250X Only)........... 30

■ Adjusting Picture Alignment Manually........................................................... 30

■ Intelligent Picture Control .............................................................................. 31

■ Intelligent Picture Control (SV-250B/SV-250X Only)..................................... 31

■ Selecting the Colour Mode............................................................................ 32

■ Selecting the Audio Output Mode (SV-655B/650B/655X/650X Only) ........... 33

■ Selecting the Audio Mute Mode (SV-450B/255B/250B/450X/250X Only)..... 33

◆ SEARCHING FOR A SEQUENCE

■ Playing a Cassette in Slow Motion................................................................ 34

■ Playing a Sequence Frame by Frame........................................................... 34

■ Picture Search, Fast Forward/Rewind........................................................... 35

■ Searching for a Specific Sequence ............................................................... 35

■ Auto Repeat Play........................................................................................... 36

■ Interval Repeat Play...................................................................................... 36

◆ EASY OPERATION

■ Using the Tape Counter ................................................................................ 37

◆ ADVANCED RECORDING FEATURES

■ Connecting RCA Audio/Video Input Cable (SV-655B/655X/255B Only)....... 38

■ Using the Assemble Edit Function................................................................. 39

■ Recording from Another VCR or Camcorder................................................. 39

◆ OTHER FUNCTIONS AND USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS

■ Using the TV Buttons on the Remote Control (SV-655B/SV-650B/

SV-450B/SV-250B/SV-655X/SV-650X Only) ................................................ 40

■ Auto Power Off.............................................................................................. 41

■ Child door lock system .................................................................................. 41

■ ECO Mode-Reducing Standby power consumption...................................... 41

■ Technical Specifications................................................................................ 42

◆ SOLVING PROBLEMS

■ Problems and Solutions................................................................................. 43

■ TV Frequency Table...................................................................................... 44

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➢

NoteImportantHold downPress/push

Symbols

= Step number

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Option

Front View of the VCR

Rear View of the VCR

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

R L

AERIAL IN CONNECTOR

AUDIO L, R OUTPUT SOCKETS

AUDIO L, R INPUT SOCKETS

VIDEO INPUT SOCKET

VIDEO OUTPUT SOCKET

(SV-655B/655X)

(SV-655B/650B/655X/650X)

REC

PROG

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

II P/S

STOP

REW

F.F

PLAY

AUX

VIDEO L AUDIO R

OUT TO TV CONNECTOR

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

AERIAL IN CONNECTOR

AUDIO OUTPUT SOCKET

AUDIO INPUT SOCKET

VIDEO INPUT SOCKET

VIDEO OUTPUT SOCKET

(SV-450B/450X/255B/250B/250X)

OUT TO TV CONNECTOR

EJECT BUTTON

VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

REW BUTTON

STOP

BUTTON

PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

FF BUTTON

LINE IN 2 VIDEO INPUT SOCKET

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

LINE IN 2 AUDIO L, R INPUT SOCKETS

PLAY BUTTON

(SV-250B/250X)

I I

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

PROG

STOP

REC I I P/S

REW

PLAY

F.F

EJECT BUTTON

VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

STOP

BUTTON

FF BUTTON

REW BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

PLAY BUTTON

(SV-650B/650X/450B/450X)

I I

REC

CHANNEL

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

STOP I I P/S

PLAY

REW

F.F

EJECT BUTTON

VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

PAUSE/STILL

BUTTON

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

FF BUTTON

REW BUTTON

CHANNEL SELECTION BUTTONS

PLAY

BUTTON

(SV-255B)

I I

EJECT

STANDBY/ON

PROG

STOP

REC I I P/S

REW

PLAY

F.F

AUX

VIDEO AUDIO

EJECT BUTTON

VIDEO CASSETTE COMPARTMENT

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

REW BUTTON

STOP

BUTTON

PAUSE/STILL BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

FF BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION BUTTONS

LINE IN 2 VIDEO, AUDIO INPUT SOCKETS

PLAY BUTTON

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.

O K

S T A N

D B Y

/ O N

E J

E C T

L O W

U T T

V-L

OCK

C L R

/ R S T

F . A

D V

I N D E X

A . T R K

I P C

I N P U

T R E P E

A T

T R

P R

O G

U D I O

R E C

M E

N U

S P E

E D

U B

V / V C

T I M E R

I S P L A

REMOTE CONTROL

OWNER’S INSTRUCTIONS

COAXIAL CABLE

1 Cassette loaded indicator 2 PLAY indicator 3 Multi-function display 4 Timer indicator 5 STEREO indicator ★(SV-655B/655X/650B/650X Only) 6 REC indicator

VCR

5 6

12 3 4

STEREO

Infrared Remote Control

EJECT BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON TUNER, LINE IN 1SELECTION /

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

STANDBY/ON BUTTON

SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK BUTTON

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

AUTO TRACKING BUTTON

IPC BUTTON

TRACKING BUTTONS

AUDIO MUTE BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

SEARCH BUTTON RECORD BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

(SV-655B/655X/650B/650X/450B/450X/255B)

(SV-250B/250X)

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

-/--

VCR STANDBY/ON BUTTON

SLOW BUTTON

★

SV-655B/655X/650B/650X/450B/450X

SHUTTLE BUTTON

V-LOCK BUTTON

CLEAR AND RESET BUTTON

TV BUTTON

VCR BUTTON

VOLUME BUTTONS

AUDIO MODE SELECTION BUTTON

(SV-655B/655X/650B/650X)

AUDIO MUTE BUTTON (SV-450B/450X/255B)

STOP BUTTON

REWIND/REVERSE PICTURE

SEARCH BUTTON

RECORD BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON

MENU SELECTION DOWN BUTTON

RECORDING SPEED SELECTION BUTTON

TV STANDBY/ON BUTTON

INDEX BUTTON FRAME ADVANCE BUTTON TUNER, LINE IN 1, LINE IN 2 ★(SV-655X/

SV-655B/255B ONLY) SELECTION / REPEAT SELECTION BUTTON

PROGRAMME SELECTION / TRACKING BUTTONS

DISPLAY BUTTON PLAY/PAUSE/STILL BUTTON FAST-FORWARD/FORWARD

SEARCH BUTTON MENU BUTTON MENU SELECTION UP BUTTON

MENU SELECTION BUTTON OK BUTTON TIMER BUTTON / G-CODE ★(SV-655B/655X/

SV-255B ONLY) BUTTON

STANDBY/ON EJECT

SLOW

SHUTTLE

V-LOCK

CLR/RST F.ADV INDEX

A.TRK IPC INPUT

AUDIO

REC MENU

SPEED DUB TV/VCR TIMER

TRK PROG

REPEAT

DISPLAY

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.

1 Remove the aerial or network input cable from the television. 2 Connect this cable to the 75Ω coaxial socket marked 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.

Connecting Your VCR to the TV using the RCA Cable

You can connect your VCR to the television using the RCA cable if the appropriate input is available on the television. You thus:

◆ Obtain better quality sound and pictures

◆ Simplify the setting up procedure of your VCR

☛ ◆ Regardless of the type of connection chosen, you must always connect the coaxial cable

supplied. Otherwise, no picture will be visible on the screen when the VCR is switched off.

◆ Make sure that both the television and the VCR are switched off

before connecting the cables.

1 Connect the coaxial cable as indicated in the above section. 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.

Aerial

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

R L

RF coaxial cable

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

R L

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

R L

SV-655B/655X/650X/650B

Aerial

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

RF coaxial cable

SV-450B/255B/250B/450X/250X

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

LINE IN 1 Rear Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Camcorder

◆ Satellite receiver

◆ Other VCR

Audio/Video Rear Audio/Video RCA Out ◆ Television output ◆ Other VCR

◆ Audio Hi-Fi system

LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio Hi-Fi system

◆ Camcorder

★

(SV-655B/655X only)

◆ Other VCR

LINE IN 2 Front Audio/Video RCA In ◆ Audio system

◆ Camcorder

★

(SV-255B only)

◆ Other VCR

OUT TO TV Rear 75 Ω Out ◆ Television

coaxial

IN FROM ANT. Rear 75 Ω In ◆ Aerial

coaxial ◆ Cable television network

◆ Satellite receiver

☛ Whenever you connect an audio or video system to your VCR, ensure that all elements are

switched off

Refer to the documentation supplied with your equipment for detailed connection instructions and associated safety precautions.

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE IN 2

VIDEO L AUDIO R

LINE IN 2

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

VIDEO AUDIO

R L

VIDEO AUDIO

R L

LINE IN 1

LINE OUT

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.

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

or❷

buttons.

4 Press OK to store the language selected.

Result

: A message 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.

LINE IN 1

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE OUT

AUTO SET UP

PLEASE WAIT

60%

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END:MENU

TUE

12:00 1/JAN/2002

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❷

END:MENU

➢

◆

Auto preset can be performed by pressing (STOP) on the VCR continuously for 5 seconds or more with no tape inserted.

Connecting Other Equipment to Your VCR

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.

VIDEO L AUDIO R

LINE IN 2

FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR

Camcorder

VCR

Sound system

SV-655B/655X

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE IN 2

FRONT OF THE VCR REAR OF THE VCR

(SV-255B Only)

Camcorder

VCR

Sound system

VIDEO AUDIO

R L

LINE IN 1

LINE OUT

VIDEO AUDIO

LINE IN 1

LINE OUT

CLOCK

Tuning Your Television for the VCR

You must tune your television for the VCR only if you are not using a RCA cable

➢ To view pictures from your VCR when a RCA cable is

used, the television must be set to the audio/video mode (AV).

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

❿

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.

★

(SV-250B/SV-250X)

★

(SV-655B/SV-650B/

★

(SV-450B/SV-255B/

★

(SV-655X/SV-450X/

★

(SV-650X)

VCR STANDBY/ON

STANDBY/ON

REC MENU

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